Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant in Old San Juan specializing in Puerto Rican cuisine. Has extensive vegetarian/vegan menu offering appetizers, mains, and desserts. No red meat. Example of dishes include include bbq guava loaf, vegan burger with sauteed mushrooms, spicy tacos, malanga with mango salsa, gluten-free pizza, pancakes with berries. Rotating desserts include vegan cakes like carrot cake and tres leches. Serves cocktails, margaritas, beer, and juices. Food is prepared to order and takes time. Reservations suggested. Open Mon-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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407 San Francisco St (at Plaza Colon), San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Last update on 22 Feb 2023 by OldCityVvibes
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141 Reviews
First Review by VeganPike
Breah
Points +691
Good but not a home run - Edit
Walked from ocean park to VSJ for cafe Berlin and it was good, but a little underwhelming. The service was exceptional and the drinks were v tasty. The food was pretty good - we tried the vegan burger and the tofu criolla. I thought the rice was the true star of the tofu dish; the tofu itself was too soft. Overpriced for what you get.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Fresh juice/drinks, Great service
Cons: Expensive
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blessherheart
Points +75
Delicious! - Edit
Had the empanada last vegano and they were delicious. Then had the Mexican vegan GF plate which was soy shaving that my husband couldn’t believe it wasn’t chicken. (It wasn’t) the sauces were great with both of them and the pesto fried rice was so flavorful.
Read moreWe will have to come back for breakfast.
Pros: Good vegan and GF selections, Nice staff
Cons: Very slow. It took 40 min to get our food , Small cafe.
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persephoney
Points +20
Delicious vegan options - Edit
We had an excellent meal at Cafe Berlin!
Read moreFirst of all, there’s a number of vegan options including a dessert option, all clearly labeled, which I really appreciated. The entrees are on the pricier side, but portions are generous.
We ordered the passionfruit and guanabana fresh juices for drinks, and were not disappointed. My previous experience with the latter was one that was saccharine sweet, however, Cafe Berlin seems to be very conservative on the sugar in that regard, and the drink really let the flavors shine.
For food, we chose the criollo tofu and the spicy vegan tacos. The criollo tofu was good, the sauce was great, however, the rice and beans side that came with it was just fantastic (I’m still thinking about it two weeks after)! The spicy vegan tacos also came with a great spicy sauce and were overall pretty good.
Overall, I’d give this 5 stars just for the amazing drinks and the great rice/beans side that was just out of this world. Highly recommended for any veg*ns wandering around Old San Juan.
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gmartineau
Points +176
Good vegan options and good food - Edit
This was my second time visiting Cafe Berlin. The atmosphere is nice and the food is good. I had the veggie mofungo both times and it was good (but not great). I did order their vegan carrot coconut cream cake that is made by the owner, and that was delicious!
Read morePros: Lot of options , Well labeled , Good food
Cons: Not great food , Expensive
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KadiHarmon
Points +9033
Authentic and Amazing! - Edit
Cafe Berlin is def my go to for Puerto Rican vegan options! I’ve been for both breakfast and dinner menus and it’s always great! Great place to bring your non vegan friends…I’ve done so many times and everyone is always happy! For all the times I’ve been here idk why I only have pics of my most favorite healthy zucchini mint lime drink. I get it every time!
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rayanT
Points +136
Many options | okay food - Edit
We went here for brunch. They had a very large selection of vegan options. We had the two brunch options
Read more- vegan and gluten free pancakes
- vegan breakfast bowl
The food was okay. The service was good, with friendly and accommodating staff
Pros: Large Selection, Breakfast/brunch options, Centrally located
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nicolevidak
Points +309
So happy to find vegan options! - Edit
I'd leave five stars if I could. I got the vegan breakfast and really enjoyed it. Homemade vegan guava butter with my toast. Yummy!
Read morePost above is from my first visit in 2019. Came back in 2021 and it was even better than the first time! Photos are from 2021. I got the breakfast bowl and we shared the pancakes; both vegan and delicious. My favorite part was the garlic sauteed spinach but it was a tough choice! Cauliflower pita toast was my second favorite. We also tried a variety of mimosas.
Service was slow but worth it. We're going to try to go again for dinner during our stay in PR. Highly recommend Cafe Berlin!
Updating a second time for 2021, as the vegan breakfast was so good that we had to come back for a vegan dinner later in the week! I got the vegan empanadas as an appetizer. They were absolutely delicious! I also got the Criollo tofu which came with a huge serving of rice and beans and tostones. We were so stuffed from our dinner that we could not eat dessert but got the carrot cake to go. Also shout out to the two vegan ladies from New York that we met while at Cafe Berlin! We exchanged vegan dining experiences and we all agreed that Cafe Berlin is amazing!
Updated from previous review on 2021-10-24
Pros: Several vegan options, especially for dinner
Cons: Slow service
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JOSETTECRUMBLE
Points +20
Excellent Authentic Puerto Rican food - Edit
This restaurant is a MUST if you're looking for veganized authentic Puerto Rican food. Nice portion size. Very flavorful. Great presentation and customer service! This app won't let me give it 5 stars, but it's definitely 5 stars!
Read morePros: At least 8 vegan meals on the menu
Cons: The hours of operation
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Veganfoodie_liv
Points +1268
Disappointed - Edit
I ordered the vegan mexican platter which had soy curls in a taco. It was very bland, not spicy at all, and the fried rice that came with it was very bland as well. I did enjoy the empanadas, which is why I gave two stars instead of zero, but Id prefer if they came with the sauce from the mexican platter. I told the manager how dissatisfied I was with the meal, I only had one bite of it, and she only compensated me $4 out of the $26 it cost. Again disappointed about everything. I was looking forward to Cafe Berlin because of the amazing reviews it got, very sad.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-26
Pros: Delicious empanadas
Cons: Mexican platter was bland, Fried rice was bland, Had to pay for a meal I ate one bite of
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shineonyou
Points +941
Check hours - Edit
I went here in the past, years ago and enjoyed it. I tried to go during my current trips, but they were closed when they were supposed to be open (according to the internet), and there were no hours posted in the door. There’s currently a labor shortage apparently, so you’re likely to need a reservation to know you’ll be able to eat here (or many other spots).
Read moreLilacHippy
Hello, I checked and the hours we had posted were not correct, I've updated them now. :)
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GloriaOrtiz
Points +42
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Great service and food. Went 3 times out of the 5 days I was in Puerto Rico. Plan on going back ASAP! Staff was friendly and worked hard to meet everyone’s needs!
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Delicious food, Creative vegan spin on Latin dishes
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TylerLePard
Points +40
Terrific food - Edit
We had a delicious dinner at Cafe Berlin. Our server was new/inexperienced and they were out of the vegan empanadas, but the mojitos were strong and the tofu criollo and vegan mofongo were delicious. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Great atmosphere, Strong drinks
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Alyzibou
Points +672
Cute location - Edit
I had the vegan mofongo, is was filling and tasted delicious. The numerous vegan options are clearly stated on the menu. The staff is very kind and the location is perfect, we sat outside on the terrace overlooking the square. The prices are a bit steep, but there wasn’t much that was cheaper in the area.
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Jennifer.mke
Points +22
Vegan Mofongo - Edit
Stopped here based on Happy Cow reviews while in port from a cruise. Very delicious! The vegan empanadas were light and crispy, and with fresh spinach and mushrooms. The vegan Mofongo was sooo good. I was bummed I couldn’t bring leftovers with me (no microwave on the ship or I would have!) I was excited to see they had vegan desserts too since dessert was hard to come by on the cruise. But they only had carrot cake available. Bought it to go. This was the only disappointing part of the meal. It’s not typical carrot cake—No frosting and it’s more like a spice cake. Would have skipped that had I seen it before paying. One star off because of the dessert and $. It’s pretty expensive. Mofongo is advertised all over Old San Juan for under $10 and its $22 at Cafe Berlin. Worth it as part of my cruise experience though. The staff are also very friendly.
Read morePros: Vegan local Puerto Rican dish, Delicious , Close to cruise port (walkable)
Cons: Limited dessert options , Expensive
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LaurieLee
Points +24
Wonderful food!! - Edit
We had dinner here while on our 12 hour stop while on a cruise. The food was awesome and very tasty. The portions were very generous and the staff was very friendly!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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meroe05
Points +822
Fresh food. Vegan memu - Edit
I love how fresh everything tasted. I got the vegan breakfast. It wad tofu scramble (needed salt), potatoes and toast with guava butter that rocked my world! Note: the online menu has the banana pancakes listed as vegan, but they're not. Service is slow, but lovely people. Oh and their coffee is fabulous.
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jabakal
Points +76
first food experience in PR - Edit
friendly staff and waitress. I ordered the guava juice - so fresh and not too sweet, the vegan empanadas- perfectly crisp crust and delicious filling and the vegan mofongo. the mofongo was so tasty and filling and was enough for my husband and I to split. I would definitely recommend checking this place out!
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francia
Points +307
Yummy vegan breakfast - Edit
Only a couple of vegan options but willing to modify and create new dishes.
Read morePros: Friendly service , Outdoor eating, Yummy tofu eggs
Cons: Bit pricy for the amount, Not enough options
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ChristopherInfantry
Points +263
Tasty & Great Location - Edit
Nice place to eat with good food and dedicated vegan menu
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heyyy_maaa
Points +28
Long wait time - Edit
I was really excited to check out this gem as they offered vegan and vegetarian meals. They only had about 1/4 of the meals available on a sat morning. I’m sure there was a good explanation for that but it was a little disappointing. My friend has ordered eggs Benedict and I got an omelette with vegan cheese that was suppose to be served with mushroom and veggies. After a 35 minute wait we have finally gotten our eggs and to my disappointment the only veggies that were in my omelette were raw onions that were just recklessly thrown in there. I asked the waitress what happened and she said they only had zucchini that they could put in there. I politely said thank you and didn’t eat the omelette. My friends food was cold but he just sucked it up and ate it. I went around the corner to bien papayas and got an Omelette there that I waited 5 mins for.
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AroonDuncanson
Points +19
Vegan Mofongo - Edit
They had a bunch of great vegan options that still allow you to have some of the Puerto Rican inspired dishes. They have a vegan mofongo with tofu and a red sauce, and other options. The location is beautiful and you can just see a portion of the fort from the outside tables. Great service and good atmosphere.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan mofongo, Good atmosphere and location
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gagliarg@yahoo.com
Points +70
Service and options - Edit
The nicest people in the the nicest location, sesame tofu was good, mofongo was a rock that needed salt and the sweet potato side yummy, tons of vegan options, we are going back tonight
Read morePros: Location service and the many options
Cons: I had too high expectations
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gizelle617
Points +1613
Delicious vegan Puerto Rican food - Edit
We arrived at 8pm, and despite the unfriendliness from staff, we had a great time. The staff was extremely busy so we didn’t mind waiting for our food- it was well worth it.
Read moreWe ordered vegan mofongo, guava “loaf, empanadillas, a Mojito, and a Bloody Mary. Everything was delicious and filling. We had leftovers for breakfast.😄
Pros: Vegan options , Great drinks , Outdoor seating
Cons: A bit pricy , Busy, reservations might be best
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winnibug
Points +67
Amazing food!! The mofongo might be the best thing you ever eat! - Edit
Great menu choices, traditional Puerto Rican Foods. All our meals were super flavorful. We did wait a little, but the place was busy and everything is made from scratch. The service was friendly and fun. Worth the price! Did I mention the Mofongo?? TRY THE MOFONGO!!
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Great service, Vegan Mofongo!
Cons: A tad expensive but worth it!
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anutthar
Points +823
half the menu is missing - Edit
Visited a second time literally for the waiter to come back three times each time saying the dish we ordered is not available. It’s not like the restaurant was busy either - the cook said he doesn’t want to make it! Ridiculous. Had the mofongo and vegan pizza. Pretty great!
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MichaelRox
Points +26
Absolutely amazing. - Edit
The chips and salsa and the vegan mofongo were my favorites
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MartynaKościuszko
Points +32
Hummus! - Edit
Very cozy restaurant with very nice staff. Menu with a lot of vegan options even from local cuisine. And best hummus ever! 🤩
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