Japanese
Take-out
Bakery
French

Vegan bakery offering breads to desserts and savory snacks. Open Wed-Sun 8:30am-6:00pm.


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66 Reviews

First Review by JackieJans

StefanZingerle

Points +133

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Fantastic

Well worth a visit. Great selection of interesting flavoured pastries and all delicious!

fabiane

Points +1135

Vegan
21 Feb 2022

Tasteful

I just tried the chocolate framboise bread, but it was delicious, the coffee(drink) isn’t too tasty, but the breads yes, and so many nice options.

AnitaDollar

Points +5797

Vegan
27 Nov 2021

Best Bakery in the world

I love Universal so much, each piece is made with love and care

Pros: Huge choice, Amazing place to sit

Ruzha

Points +4230

Vegan
22 Nov 2021

My Favorite Bakery in Tokyo

I had been holding off writing a review for Universal Bakes, as I don't even know where to begin. As a bread lover, it is by far one of my top favorite places in Tokyo! It is a bit pricy, but I go there quite often, and I love how I can always be surprised by a new daily/weekly/seasonal special. They are not afraid to experiment with different flavors, and that's truly something that is missing in other vegan and veg-friendly places around. I definitely have my favorites among their items, but even if they don't currently make them, I know that another tasty bread or pastry will satisfy me. Their soups are always excellent, the French toast is *chef's kiss* amazing! One thing that's missing is some kind of a rewards program for frequent customers to make me feel a little bit better about all the money I keep spending there!

Pros: Always new flavors

Cons: French toast is only available in the afternoon

mochimochivegan

Points +440

Vegan
03 Apr 2021

Cute

A taste! The kind of stuff I rly feel like I couldn’t make myself. Highly recommend their burger!

kimmoz

Points +23

Mostly Veg
05 Nov 2020

Lovely little bakery

Lovely little bakery with a delicious
but small selection of products. Love the matcha hazelnut scone. Would be nice if they had a few more savoury options.

GrayHorwitz

Points +2105

Vegan
22 Oct 2020

Come out of your way to eat here!

I hear earlier is better if you want a wider selection. Indeed, I came at 9 on a Thursday and left with a big bag of a huge variety of breads and pastries. The lovely neighborhood bakery welcomed me a block away with intoxicating smells, and the staff was helpful and delightful. The food is divine.

YoshieAgata

Points +30

Vegan
25 Jul 2020

Beautiful and amazing bakery cafe ♥️

The stuff were super nice and the Melon-pan and other bakeries were really tasty 🙏 I haven't had these bakeries since I came back to Japan so it was so nice to have them 😋 French toast and soup? are available from 2 pm and I went in the morning so that was a bit disappointing but I'll definitely go again after 2 pm!

Pros: All vegan

JenniferDavies

Points +258

Vegan
16 Jul 2020

Worth the visit!

I'd recommend Shimo-kitazawa to everyone who goes to Japan and now there's more of a reason to go here! Really tasty breads. I loved the azuki bean bun!

Pros: All vegan!!!, French toast with ice cream option

Cons: A tiny bit pricey for the size, but not expensive

TofuChicken

Points +1595

Vegan
07 Jul 2020

Amazing little bakery

Our first visit was on a Sunday afternoon, so not many products were left. We tried two different buns, both delicious and an ice soy latte. The taste of coffee was strong and well balanced with the soy milk. Definetly going back to try more stuff. The bakery is located in a nice neighbourhoud, perfect for walking around.

ZbtSullivan

Points +134

Vegan
28 Jun 2020

Finally - vegan ‘melon pan’!

Staff: friendly
Atmosphere: relaxed
Coffee: delicious
Story time:
I’ve lived in Japan for almost three years and this was the first time I got to experience vegan melon pan! It was so delicious! Please visit this place if you can

Pros: Entirely vegan, So many different types of bread and sweets, Nice place

JackieJans

Points +1228

Vegan
11 Jun 2020

Best vegan bakery!!

So happy there is an all vegan bakery in Shimokitazawa! Their gratin pizza like things are incredible and I love their scones and croissants.




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