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Vegan cafe offering sandwiches, soup, salad, sweets, breakfast. Staff speak English. At 東京都港区南青山5-5-21. Affiliated with Eightablish vegan bakery. CLOSED MAY 2016 - REOPENED AS PURE DELI AND STORE JUNE 2016.
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Minami-aoyama, 5-5-21, Minatoku (at 1st floor of AVEDA), Tokyo, Japan
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44 Reviews
First Review by Baza
SabrinaP182
Points +80
great breakfast spot - Edit
Was having troubles finding breakfast in Tokyo but this cute little Cafe with window seats saved us for at least 1 morning. They even had snacks for sale which were life savers for the next day of adventuring.
Read morePros: to go snacks avail, desserts, easy to get to
Cons: price, small portions
Guest
Anastasi
Points +42
Very tasty - Edit
Good vegan food in Harajuku, expensive due to its location and the portion was a little bit small (I'm not a very big eater either!). But the food is very tasty, they do a really good home made soy lassi!
Read morePros: great location, soy lassi , all food can be take away
Cons: a touch pricey, not many seats
Guest
kateoc
Points +120
great snacks - Edit
Great spot to grad a bunch of take away snacks for a long day of exploring Tokyo.
Read morePros: healthy
Cons: expensive
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Origamiwolf
Points +225
Well worth the trip! - Edit
This cafe is located in Omotesando/Harajuku, one of my favourit places in the whole world with its vibrant dynamic culutre life, you´ll find design shops next to graffiti shops.
Read moreThe cafe has a lot of diffenret options and since I´m not a fan of salads myself I can recommend their sandwiches. Their smoothies and deserts are also great! This is a place I can highly recommend, the staff is super friendly and the place is super cozy, however, even though the food is great I´m missing that extra "wow" factor to it (the food) to give it a five star rating.
Pros: Great options, Great staff, Great deserts
Cons: a tiny bit too pricey, missing that "wow" factor on the food
Guest
Taipei Taurus
Points +20
Its a good restaurant that can be improved...:) - Edit
I dinned there with my wife two nights ago and it was a good experience. We were very hungry and the portions weren't small. The soup was good, the salad regular, the enchilada was good, it had avocado, my wife liked the tempeh burger ans loved the pudding fruit cake, but I didn't like the cheesecake, it was just a regular lemon and walnut taste. The deli isn't special, it's just regular beens, salad, boiled or fried vegetables but it is healthy. The drinks were overpriced indeed. Our only observations were that it was too cold inside, that the prices were too high for regular food and that you have to go order and pick up your food at the counter.
Read morePros: English and friendly speaking staff, good burger, great pudding cake, relaxing atmosphere
Cons: a little too expensive, a little too cold inside, the iterms for sale - small and pricey
Guest
FruitMonstar
Points +1136
Stylish place - Edit
I love the location and the ambiance of this place which fits to the neighborhood quite well.
Read moreGood place for a rest while in Omotesando area.
Pros: Location, Atmosphere
Guest
iokan
Points +1946
Too successful? - Edit
Based on the many happy reviews on this website we went to the Pure Cafe in Ometesando, Tokyo. It seems like this cafe is suffering from its own succes! During lunch it was so busy that people had to stand in line just to wait for a table to become available. The chef was working very hard to deliver all the orders, but the waiting time wasn't too bad.
Read moreI think the chef read the complaints about small portions on Happy Cow, because our lunches were huge and looked different from the photos on Happy Cow! We even had trouble finishing it all. The quality of the ingredients was top notch. The preparation, seasoning and presentation was also spot on. Prices are high, but considering the quality of the product it's worth it.
Although the Pure Cafe is a good restaurant, I still prefer the "Brown Rice Cafe" a few blocks away in the same neighbourhood (even higher quality, easier to get a table, even more relaxed atmosphere).
Pros: good quality food, easy to find, nice atmosphere
Cons: high prices, can be very busy (wait for a table)
Guest
SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1079
One of my favorites in Tokyo! - Edit
This is the cutest, nicest most wonderful place. First time I went I asked if it really was vegan because it seemed too good to be true! When i went for breakfast I had the banana bread with tofu cream, and the banana bread is so yummy! My friend got the home made granola which also was very nice! For lunch I tried the tempeh sandwich and OH MY, it's the best sandwich I've every had, absolutely incredible. My friend liked her cheesecake and their muffins are also really nice!!!
Read morePros: Yummy yummy yummy, Reasonable prices, Great place
Cons: Time limited menu which can be hard
Guest
NicoNico
Points +207
Tasty food - Edit
Fresh and tasty, easy to find!
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layla_martin
Points +160
Breakfast sets - Edit
We have had breakfast here before and enjoyed it so we went back. Staff are friendly, place has a great atmosphere- only detracted from by the rather odd EDM music that was playing at 9am! Last time we came here it didn't have that kind of music so maybe it was just a one-off. Portions aren't big by any means but the price is only around 650¥ for a set so it's very reasonable. We just bought a couple of homemade cakes afterwards.
Read moreMy set consisted of toast with a choice of either tofu cheese, peanut butter or tofu cream, with a drink and a side salad. My boyfriends set consisted of a small bowl of homemade granola (it had whole pecans and chopped dates/fresh banana in it) with rice milk and a drink.
They have 6 breakfast set options and loads of dinner options so I'm looking forward to going back.
Pros: Price, Staff and general atmosphere, Variety
Cons: Music was too pumped for the AM!
Guest
KayleighDixon
Points +81
so great - Edit
This is the first vegan place we have found that is open for breakfast in Tokyo!!!!!!!! Very reasonably priced and fresh and good! Highly recommend. Only had the breakfast but will defiantly go back for lunch and dinner
Read morePros: nice space and area, good prices, breakfast
Cons: none
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Jaghetertove
Points +19
Perfect! - Edit
Nice and cosy little restaurant with good food and helpful staff. We had an amazing dinner and have no complains at all. It's sort of a tapas place, you order a few dishes and share. We ate the brushetta and rainbow salad (so good!), wraps, fried tofu and fries. We will come again before our weak here in Tokyo has come to an end!
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MyVeganJoy
Points +583
Cute café in a great area - Edit
We had delicious sandwiches, soup, mini cake, and salad for our Lunch Set in Pure Café. We were both full, so the portions are definitely not small, but just right. The café was clean, and the service was friendly; they spoke English too. As someone suggested here, only 1 minute from the Omotesando station! Take exit B3, and turn immediately left - it's in Aveno building! Easy! The best part was looking out the window at all the dressed up Omotesando walkers as we were enjoying our lunch. It's an affluent and stylish area of Japan, and it's a whole sightseeing experience in itself. Great for a date :) Will be back to Pure Café - their dinner looked different, had burgers, so want to try that too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday September 13, 2015
Pros: 1 minute from station, good service, cool vibe
Guest
sarah m
Points +189
yum! - Edit
We had a delicious lunch set which consisted of a tandoori tofu sandwich, a soup, a salad and a small piece of banana bread - delicious! Will definitely visit again to try the other things on the menu. Nice and relaxed vibe with friendly staff.
Read morePros: easy to find, yum
Cons: not cheap but worth it
Guest
Vegbobi
Points +213
A lovely Tokyo vegan standby - Edit
This is one of the few places I know of in Tokyo where you can get vegan breakfast.. I'm talking muffins, scones, smoothies, soy yogurt with muesli, tofu spread or peanut butter on toast, etc and it opens early enough in the day to eat there for breakfast. It's also a fantastic spot for a top notch lunch or light dinner (think salads, sandwiches and soups) - I like sitting by the window and people watching! It's also in a great location for those planning on exploring Omotesando street! Downsides are that portions are a little on the smaller side and the desserts and drinks are especially pricey. The location, ambience, good hours, and high quality food still warrant giving this place 4 stars :)
Read morePros: good location, very close to station , chic, laid-back vibe , great hours
Cons: small portions, a bit pricey
Guest
Davelovesveggies
Points +16
great food - Edit
The food was great! The restaurant was clean! And the staff was very friendly and spoke great english!
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nanamagari
Points +42
one of the two best vegan places in Japan - Edit
the reviews already cover how great this place is.
Read moreive been coming here for years for dinner-
favorites are the deli plate, the vegan burger, tempeh, and enchiladas.
If you are looking for volume, you'll need to order more than one thing- forgivable considering the quality of food and the expensive location they are at.
Pros: Its basically all pro
Guest
Midorichan89
Points +70
Amazing food and super friendly staff! - Edit
Two words: Go. There. :D
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Fit_Fathers
Points +307
Pure Indeed - Edit
This classy cafe inside Aveda is dynamic and vibrational. I love places that serve pure foods opposed to fake, fried and processed proteins. Grain salads, smoothies, homemade granola, vege enchiladas, vegan, natural breads and much more are all at your disposal. The menus are English, the music is comforting and the staff also speak English. We went during lunch hour when the meals are served in sets such as the masterful Tempeh Sandwich and the scanty Salad Set. Everything was divine and fulfilling except the salad. The vibe is more sophisticated than nomadic and most of the customers were dressed very fashionably on this day. Next time I will arrive in proper style!
Read morePros: Alkaline foods, Cozy environment
Cons: Lunch can only be ordered in sets , Many items are overpriced such as the $6 Lemonade
Guest
Tiggy
Points +14585
Great vegan breakfast/lunch spot - Edit
I was exhausted after my arrival in Tokyo and need to find a place to have breakfast at 1pm on a Sunday. I clumsily negotiated the subways do eventually made it there. I ordered a green hummus sandwich and the muffin with tofu cream - plus two organic fair trade coffees with soy milk. The sandwich was a fairly ordinary salad sandwich. The berry and pumpkin seed muffin was nothing exceptional either (and the cream was a bit thick), but in all it was good enough for me to think I'd like to come here regularly while I'm in Tokyo. It's nice to know everything's vegan and the service is really friendly. I'm plus I could use my foreign money card which was convenient. As for the coffee...I'll keep looking.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast that's not fried, Friendly staff, Organic and fairtrade foods
Cons: Coffee is not great
Guest
corrinalyon
Points +568
pure cafe - Edit
Attached to Aveda salon this place was super easy to find
Read moreVery fresh westernised style cafe
We got the sandwich sets which were ridiculously good
Please note if looking for caffeine, a lot of the drinks were caffeine free.
A lot of great takeaway items and vegan packaged food
Mid price for lunch
Pros: location
Cons: super busy
Guest
CharlotteDrene
Points +163
outstanding - Edit
Pure Cafe is out of this world good. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the food blew my mind. Those muffins. So goddamn it.
Read moreThey sell vegan bread items also, which I bought all of when I was there, and were dangerously good.
Guest
dagny70
Points +314
Delicious little place... - Edit
Another great place in the Omote-Sando area is Pure Cafe, in the Aveda store. This is more casual than Brown Rice and is a great place to grab lunch. I usually get the sandwich set, which includes soup of the day, salad (lovely dressing), whichever sandwich you chose, and a small piece of cake. The sandwiches are delicious, and, after avoiding Japanese bread & cakes (I read somewhere that they are made with lard) it's a great treat to have some "safe" bread! I've also been for dinner and had veggie enchilladas and a tempeh burger, both of which were fabulous! I'd read in previous reviews that this place was expensive and the portions were small, but that has not been my experience. I'm always full when I eat here, and I would say the price is average. My only problem is that I am tempted into the Aveda store, where I can spend a lot of money! Take metro (Chiyoda or Ginza lines) to Omote-sando station. Exit at B3, turn immediately left when you come out of station, down a small side street, walk for about 1 minute and you'll see Aveda is right in front of you.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great vibe, Inexpensive
Guest
Otani
Points +15
Most tasty vegan food in Tokyo - Edit
Im a very big fan of the Tempeh Katsuretsu (Deep Fried Tempeh) plate and the Avocado Enchiladas Plate. Each one of these alone does not fill me up so I always get both. Costs about 2400yen together. I am not a big fan of the white sauce they put on the Enchiladas so I always get it without the white sauce.
Read moreI usually get the above. However, once in a while, I go for their "deli plate" which comes with 3 dishes you can choose from approximately 6 offerings. You can see it right in front of you. So if you see 3 that look real appealing, you might want to consider that.
Also, their Tempeh burger is killer.
They sell books by the way with all their recipes (in Japanese).
Pros: Best Vegan food I know of in Japan, Like the location
Cons: pricy for the amount but still worth it., I sometimes wished they had waitresses
Guest
Jessica-Chickpea
Points +84
Pure Cafe... purely oishii! - Edit
Pure Cafe is a favourite for me in Tokyo. We've been many times and it never disappoints. Friendly staff, fresh, delicious, healthy vegan food. More Westernized than Japanese style food. Breakfast options include tofu spread or peanut butter on toast, or amazing granola. Lunch options include sets with a drink, soup, rice and a main. Dinner at Pure is the best as there are a few 'deli' choices, or a burger or enchiladas or the vegeholic with tahini sauce which is my personal favourite.
Read moreOnly a few minutes walk from Omotesando train station, exit B3. A great long walk from Harajuku station (20-25 minutes).
A must for vegans travelling Tokyo!
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Non-smoking
Guest
LiaTraballero
Points +1960
A pure must in Tokyo - Edit
We went to Pure Cafè three times and we tried many things: from burgers to soups! Everything was delicious and healthy. It was good to taste something different from what we're used to eat in Italy. It's not an "à la carte" place, there are some "combinations", that include a soup and water.
Read moreThey make breakfast and they also sell some goods (such as soy/rice milk, cookies, sauces...)
Nice atmosphere, quiet and friendly.
Pros: Quick service, Position, Staff can speak english
Guest
comarica
Points +113
Tasty Muffins - Edit
We were there two or three times during our Japan stay.
Read moreI especially loved their muffins and the chai latte.
Nice comfy atmosphere.
Pros: tasty muffins and tea, english menu, atmosphere
Cons: no wifi
Guest
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