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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136 Reviews
First Review by VeganPike
Marvalitos
Points +18
vegan breakfast is amazing - Edit
The service is amazing and along with the great vegan options, this is the best vegan place I've eaten at in a while.
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Zoapfl
Points +45
Awesome - Edit
Me and my boyfriend came back to this restaurant 3 times. It is delicious! We had the vegan breakfast (awesome) the sesame tofu with pesto rice (my favorit), the vegan Pasta (not the best I had), the vegan Mofongo (keeps you satisfied for the rest of the day) and the vegetarian tacos (he really liked them). We even got the tofu rico wrap and the vegan burger to go for our trip today to the rainforest because we liked the food there so much. We were a little disappointed by the vegan chocolate cake but all in all it is a really really great restaurant. The interior is also very nice and the service was friendly too. Ah, and try the rum punch!
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stbenjam
Points +264
Best Mofongo We Had - Edit
Cafe Berlin is located in old San Juan, so we planned to go here for lunch while exploring that area.
Read moreI ordered the Pastelon - which was a puerto rican lasagna with mashed plantains instead of pasta. It was very good. My boyfriend order the veggie mofongo.
We had a bit of a mofongo marathon while in PR - we had a total of 5 from different places, and this was by far the best. It was the 2nd most expensive though.
Pros: mofongo
Cons: expensive
mkov16
Where else did you guys get the vegan mofongo in PR?
Read morestbenjam
Oh gosh! I don't know if I'll remember all of them.
Read moreEl Punto Vegano is a vegan restaurant that has rotating items, they have mofongo sometimes. We had one in El Yunque - at some random place on the side of the road, it wasn't on the menu, but they said they'd make me a vegan one. One in Vieques, I think. And another at Oceano in San Juan (*very* nice restaurant on the beach, but the mofongo wasn't very good)
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lamber611
Points +59
Great Food! - Edit
Food was so good we had to come back multiple times. Came here for breakfast and dinner twice. We first came here on Sunday for brunch. They did not have the vegan french toast, but the vegan breakfast was very good and worth coming back for another meal. On our second visit we had an amazing dinner with delicious cocktails. So glad we got to try vegan mofongo! None of their desert options were vegan, but they improvised and made us a desert of plantains with a sweet cinnamon maple glaze. It was so amazing we came back again. Great location in Old San Juan.
Read morePros: Food was delicious, Service was great
Cons: Veg-friendly only
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lpass809
Points +100
good food - Edit
Had a vegan sandwich and then went back and had vegan french toast for Sunday brunch. Very good food and very friendly.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, friendly staff
Cons: expensive
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XOXO
Points +1836
good for survival while visiting - Edit
As for the local vegan mofongo, a traditional dish that in this place will be vegan.
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HeatherDahman
Points +74
Soooooo many vegan options! - Edit
We were so excited to find CB while walking around Ild San Juan. They had soooooooo many vegan options that it was hard to decide so we ended up purchasing 5 dishes for 2 people and each was amazing. They had vegan breakfast options as well including scrambled tofu and French toast. The special was a vegan Benedict which I really should have tried! The spicy tacos with Caribbean rice were delicious! Definitely hit this spot. If you're short on time you may want to look elsewhere as it did take some time to get our food even though they weren't that busy but we fix the mind as we were enjoying the scenery on their patio. Great spot with something for everyone!
Read more( I would have given it 5 stars but Happy Cow won't let me since this restaurant sells meat.)
Pros: a lot of vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner option
Cons: a bit of a wait for food but just relax with a pas
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venugopadev
Points +154
Extremely long wait, decent veg options - Edit
I went there for an early dinner when it wasn't crowded at all. There are several vegetarian and vegan options, including a vegan mofongo (traditional Puerto Rico dish), which I ordered. It look over an hour for my meal to come, and each time I asked about the status, the server kept saying 5 minutes. He wasn't even apologetic. Because it wasn't crowded, it was unreasonable for the food to take so long. The food is overpriced, but good.
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Jeff81
Points +342
worth five stars even though not all vegan - Edit
We
Read moreHad a wonderful meal here with friends I ends. Pleasant service and comfortable atmosphere. Outside seating on the street was available but we ate inside. They gave a few specialty drinks which were good, but go there for the food. We ate two of the vegan specials, but there are also options for vegetarians and carnivores. We had the guava loaf and the vegan Puerto Rican mofongo.
Pros: friendly , fresh made , vegan choices
Cons: high price
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Irynatango
Points +78
A gem in Old San Juan - Edit
A beautiful restaurant full of charm & character with a very good service & wonderful food( several vegan options & even a dessert!) Perfect for a date or a celebration. A price is a little high( though that's normal for that part of SJ) but the quality of food is well worth it. We loved everything about it!
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joey F.
Points +16
Excellent for Vegetarians - Edit
With a very clearly marked vegetarian/vegan area of their menu, and an expert staff, this is a highly recommended place. Outside seating overlooking a town square, great drinks, and good service benefit Cafe Berlin.
Read morePros: Vegetarian menu with great choices , Friendly and very knowledgable staff, Gorgeous and clean outside seating
Cons: A little pricey , Vegans beware- not always vegan breads , Not many gluten-fee options
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mmeghani
Points +552
Good vegetarian options - Edit
Cafe Berlin has a large & well marked vegetarian menu & staff are knowledgeable. Located in Old San Juan, it is close to things to see & do. We had Spicy Tacos, Criollo Tofu & a mojito, & were satisfied with the service & food. Prices are slightly on the high end. I recommend dining here.
Read morePros: good variety of food, good service
Cons: expensive
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sirena23
Points +77
Great Food, Great Atmosphere - Edit
Loved this place, perfect date night place. The ambiance is very nice and the food is great. LOVED the zucchini, lime, mint drink. There are a lot of vegetarian options on the menu, I was impressed.
Read morePros: Food quality, Location
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veganscorpio
Points +103
Wonderful! - Edit
We ate here three times during our stay in Puerto Rico. The coconut-tomato tofu was delicious as was the Mofongo. Also had the vegan breakfast and the vegan French Toast. Superb! First night I had the vinaigrette tofu sandwich. Also good, but nothing compared to breakfast and the coconut-tomato tofu dish.
Read moreEveryone was well versed in the vegan options and if they didn't know they asked the chef.
Last night eating here we wanted the vegan carrot cake to celebrate our anniversary. They were out; however, the chef was kind enough to make a special vegan crepe with fruit, dark chocolate and delicious coconut whipped cream.
Highly recommend! Great location too and about the only restaurant in Old San Juan that's open late and consistently throughout the week and weekend!
Pros: Vegan Options, Knowledgeable Staff, Food! Taste & presentation were superb!
Cons: Can be slow if busy.
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toscafr
Points +28
A Must Destination in Puerto Rico - Edit
As an extremely selective customer I am not easy to wow however, Cafe Berlin did.
Read moreExcellent service, exceptional food, in an old spainsh world town. it is hard to beat.
From plate presentation to taste the food was wonderful. Well worth the time searching for a parking spot.
Go and experince for yourself the fusion of tasty Puerto Rican spices with healthy entrees'.
Pros: Food, Service, Ambience
Cons: Parking
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jdestefanis
Points +41
Great brunch - Edit
The food there was great. We went 2 or 3 times in the couple days we were touring San Juan. Highly recommended.
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TraciC
Points +20
Vegetarians like tofu, right? - Edit
The veg section of the menu is mostly marinated tofu dishes. The one we got had uninspiring slices of soft tofu in a VERY good sauce. (I prefer tofu with more texture.) The bean & rice side was nicely seasoned - I could have eaten a whole bowl of that!
Read moreWe also got a wrap which was full of subtle flavors, none of which I could taste after the first bite, which included a large piece of very strong raw red onion. :(
We got a piece of vegan banana cake, too. It's not a sweet cake with icing; it's more of a moist spice cake. It was a fairly small piece, but reasonable pricing given what I've spent on other vegan treats, and better tasting than many.
Maybe it's not a go-out-of-your-way destination restaurant for vegans, but it is a good place to eat when you're in Old San Juan.
Pros: Convenient tourist location, Good flavors
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kmilitello
Points +725
AMAZING food - Edit
Cafe Berlin was an amazing find in Old San Juan, especially for veg eaters. It's at a beautiful location, and we sat outside and ate several meals there. They have many vegetarian food options, and many vegan options on the menu. They even offered to veganize their "mofongo" (make it without butter and no animal products). Food items included several tofu dishes, grilled veggie options, marinated portobello mushrooms, amazing stuffed vegetarian wonton appetizer, vegetarian loaf entrée made of lentils and brown rice that's served with fresh sautéed veggies, etc.. It was wonderful to find a restaurant that combined traditional puertorican cuisine with vegan friendly options. They also offered a vegan dessert. They do not serve red meat, but they do serve chicken and seafood. The non-vegans with us thoroughly enjoyed their meals there too. Loved. Loved. Loved Cafe Berlin.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday April 25, 2013
Pros: Nice outdoor seating, Vegan dessert option, Large vegetarian menu
Cons: Pricey, Closed mondays
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Old Town location - Edit
Cafe Berlin is conveniently located in Old Town close to the cruise port. We were on the Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise and while visiting the forts, it was easy to pop over for lunch. It was really busy, so we had to wait awhile for a table, but it was worth it. The menu has a separate vegetarian section and the waiter was very knowledgeable about what was vegan. Their homemade bread is not vegan (due to eggs), so we didn't order any sandwiches, but nearly all of the entrees were vegan (or could be made vegan). We got the coconut tomato tofu which had a great flavor and the soy steak Argentino where we swapped out the mashed potatoes (not vegan) for the plantains based on the server's recommendation. He was right...very tasty. We wanted to get the vegan carrot cake as well, but they were already sold out (likely due to others on the holistic cruise eating there as well). Overall, the place is very nice with an outdoor patio and friendly staff.
Read morePros: separate veggie section, knowledgeable staff, convenient location
Cons: not vegan, wait for tables
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rdr1
Points +41
Can't wait to go back. - Edit
We went there a few years ago. We still rave about it. Although we live 3,000 miles away. Cafe Berlin just might be worth the trip back.
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aleal
Points +247
Vegetarian Menu, good location - Edit
This restaurant is located in Old San Juan, on the edge of Cristobal Square. They have quite a few vegetarian/vegan soy and tofu options, including an Argentinian Soy steak.
Read moreThe service is great and they also have a great selection of drinks.
Pros: lots of veg options, location, service
Cons: price
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Islandgirl
Points +28
great veg friendly place in Old San Juan - Edit
This was our go to place while visiting Old San Juan. There are great choices for vegetarian food. The service was excellent, the location perfect, and the vegetarian food choices were numerous. I was also impressed with their dessert menu!
Read morePros: choices, flavorful, location
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bhenrich
Points +98
Great location- good food - Edit
Cafe Berlin could not be in a better location. Right next to a busy park in Old San Juan and the people watching is terrific. Indoor and patio seating and a full bar inside. They are not strictly vegetarian but do have a full section in the menu for vegetarians and it has a great variety of Puerto Rican inspired dishes and the usual comfort foods. Almost all the vegetarian items are vegan or can be slightly modified to be vegan. The dessert menu is not very vegan friendly- offering only Carrot Cake. The staff was very friendly and informative.
Read moreAs I often do, I asked the waiter what the best vegetarian dinner was. He recommended the meatloaf so I tried it. It was a little too realistic for my tastes- it looked and tasted exactly like real meatloaf but upon close inspection you could tell it wasn't. It was covered with a great mango sauce and lots of sauteed vegetables and came with mashed potatoes. I did enjoy the food but would elect something less meat-like next time, and I will most certainly be returning to Cafe Berlin- it is the only vegetarian food in Old San Juan.
Prices are high, but all food in Puerto Rico is very expensive because they import almost everything except plantains.
Pros: Excellent location in Old San Juan, Freindly staff
Cons: They serve meat
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MikeyMike
Points +36
Loved it - Edit
I went with a meat eater and we both loved this place. It is the Square at Old San Juan and it's beautifully situated. The veggie menu is limited, but it is the most extensive in all of Old San Juan (and most of Puerto Rico I think). The staff was knwledgeable and very helpful with menu selections. It's a bit pricey, but everything is in Old San Juan (tourist spot). I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Great food., Outdoor seating, Staff
Cons: none
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tsap
Points +73
just okay - Edit
The vegetarian choices are limited primarily to tofu based dishes. Unfortunately there are not a great deal of options in the area. A bit pricey for what you get but that is generally true for the area. Service was good - not very busy when we were in.
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melimarz
Points +26
Awesome fod & ambience - Edit
This restaurant/internet cafe is beautiful and laid back. The food was great and not too pricey at all. I got the philly "steak" sandwich. They were really friendly, too.
Read morePros: beautiful place, great food, friendly ambience
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gr8vegan
Points +2369
Awesome vegan friendly place in Old San Juan - Edit
The bread isn't vegan so skip the lunch menu down to the huge selection of Tofu Entrees. Get the second one down. It comes with awesome Yuca and a delicious marinara sauce. The Plantain appetizer is veg, too! A must. They have soy ice cream as well. You won't be disappointed while in Old San Juan! Go for dinner if you're staying in the area.
Read morePros: vegan friendly
Cons: bread isn't vegan
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