Vegan-friendly
International
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Organic
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Really close to Shimokitazawa train station, this cafe is friendly and relaxed. A bit of a hippy vibe, complete with hammocks and a little shop selling incense, etc. Menu has a few vegan items, all clearly labeled. Address: Japan, 〒155-0032 Tokyo, Setagaya, 代沢2丁目29−14. Opening hours may vary, call ahead. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm. Closed every Tue and third Wed.
23 Reviews
First Review by Shauna333
betsalie
Points +146
Tasty and pleasant - Edit
I love the atmosphere of the place, it is very cozy. I had some cakes with a friend, the pity is that there were no vegan cakes left...
Read moreSo as a suggestion I propose that there be more vegan options, and I wish all the cakes they serve were!
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rebekka.merilainen
Points +15
loved it! - Edit
loved the food! I had vegan sandwich and iced latte with soy milk. the food and the drink were great and I love the vibe inside the cafe. very wholesome place💗 good selection of vegetarian/vegan options.
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willemijnv
Points +691
Cozy! - Edit
Cool place with lots of drink options (though a bit pricey), and multiple vegan food options to choose from. Lots of cozy seating spots inside, and the owners made a scrapbook on how the place came to be. If you plan to work here with a laptop, be aware you're required to order every 60-90 minutes -- and all foods require a drink order as well (gets quite expensive)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-07
Pros: Quite a few vegan options, So many teas! , Cozy seating
Cons: Can get quite pricey
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AyakaPaul
Points +590
Cool place - Edit
It was a Cafe with a really cool atmosphere and they had some good vegan options and nice tea to drink and relax with. Some of the staff were not as charismatic and friendly (one was really nice) and that took away from the experience for me slightly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-06
Pros: Some vegan options, Yummy, Cool atmosphere
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AnitaDollar
Points +4086
I love stay happy - Edit
The vibes are immaculate and there are always nice cake options (: the hammocks make it a perfect spot to relax after thrifting
Read morePros: Relaxed vibes , Vegan savoury food and sweets
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sasham
Points +4724
They encourage smiling faces! - Edit
This cafe encourages coming in with a smile, and in return they give you smiles back. They do this by encouraging you to not wear a mask if you don't want to (this is even written in the menu book) and staff have all naked faces and are very cheerful.
Read moreIve only been here for tea and cake, but would love to return for a bigger meal. Very cozy interior and clientele. Staffers are very kind and know about veganism. very delicious matcha with home made syrup.
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cico
Points +324
Good and relaxing atmosphere - Edit
They have some vegan option (they can also do pasta without bacon) and the place is really relaxing. You can sit in normal table or in a space with hammocks and tatami. Hippie vibes!
Read moreI like also the owner who is against the mask system.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-10
Pros: Some vegan options , So relaxing good vibes, Near the station
Cons: Little bit expensive , Not fully vegan
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Tokyoaussie
Points +53
5 STARS - Edit
I love this place, I smile so much here and I know the fantastic chef and service lady are too. Just good vibes. Food is delicious, we ate the vegan plates. Perfect size. AND best part of all, relax in a hammock between vintage shopping in Shimo.
Read moreGreat job, recommend!
Pros: Vegan Plate, Rice bowl, Soup
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XadrockX
Points +58
Buy, buy, buy or get kicked out! - Edit
Awesome ambiance, including hammocks, but they kicked us out after two hours because we wouldn't buy more things even though we already spent 2,500 yen and we were the only customers in their huge place. Very expensive and bullshit policy for a cafe, but beautiful place with some vegan options. They lost a lot of business from us.
Read morePros: Great ambiance
Cons: Keep emptying your wallet or be kicked out. , Expensive
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mochimochivegan
Points +397
Good cake! - Edit
Had one vegan cake option and almost all the drinks can be made vegan w a soy milk switch. They have some odd flavored coffees drinks that I tried that didn’t quite pan out though—recommend sticking w the basic type coffee w soy milk! Nice ambience.
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JackieJans
Points +1228
Cute place - Edit
I love the atmosphere, but they are quick to hustle you to order more food or drink every hour.
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2036
Great atmosphere, nice food, a bit pricy - Edit
Nice little spot away from the hustle and bustle of the street, where you can cozy up in a book lined nook with a hot meal. Not a 1 $ sign place though.
Read moreCons: Expensive , Few vegan options
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LauraDG
Points +163
Super cute! - Edit
Cute bohemian style cafe with a lot of veg and vegan options for lunch and dinner. Owner speaks perfect English menu is in both English and Japanese.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Good price, Cute place
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jessinjapan
Points +35
Such a cool vibe! - Edit
I really enjoyed my first visit to Cafe Stay Happy today. They have an incredible range of teas, coffees, smoothies, cold drinks, craft beer, wine and the meals looked great too. I had a delicious soy chai tea and baked cheesecake. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Really extensive menu of drinks and food , English-speaking staff and menu, Quirky and cool vibe inside
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RuthAlice
Points +46
Chilled coffee and cake - Edit
I came here with a friend and had a really nice soy milk latte and a piece of vegan cake. Both were great.
Read moreThe cafe itself is chilled and amazingly decorated, with lots of wall hangings, hidden tables, bookshelves and many many beautiful things on the walls! You can choose to sit at a table or on the floor on a tatami mat.
The only negative was that it was really obvious the guy working there wanted me and my friend to kind of hurry up and pay and leave (we had been sitting chatting for a while) even though it was really quiet. But I still liked the vibe in general and I would still totally go back.
Updated from previous review on 2019-08-03
Pros: beautiful decoration
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NadiaSchofield
Points +46
A good place to stay happy! - Edit
The cafe has a Lovely chilled out feel and the food was good. I had the vegan organic vegetable curry that came with brown rice and a small side salad. Both tasted nice and fresh. Note this cafe doesn’t take card payment so make sure you take cash to pay. Nice food and relaxed environment.
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ReiAmber
Points +3168
Lovely place to relax - Edit
The hammock portion of the restaurant is divided into small areas, each with tatamis, small tables and cushions and one hammock.
Read moreI adored the tiny folding table made entirely of hardwood and the relaxing hammock.
My friends are taller people and I wasn't sure how they would do, but they were game for the experience, even though one of them had a bit of trouble eating pasta with thin carbonara sauce off a plate on a tiny table.
I had a falafel sandwich, iced soy latte and vanilla coffee shake and everything was great.
The owner speaks good English. The menu was marked clearly for both vegan and vegetarian options.
I would happily go back.
It looked kid-friendly- another area had a family seated there with their two very small children.
They have a blog showing the interior and menu: http://cafestayhappy.com/?page_id=16
Updated from previous review on 2018-08-20
Pros: vegan and vegetarian options marked separately, great food , child-friendly
Cons: serves meat
Guest
channellehazel
Points +353
Comfy and nice - Edit
I liked the food and I really liked the place itself. It was cosy and I was able to just chill out and draw and enjoy the food.
Read morePros: Nice interior, Food is yum
Cons: Not a huuuuge amount of vegan options
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susieandmichael
Points +37
Excellent vegetarian meal in Tokyo - Edit
Of the many vegetarian restaurants we visited in Tokyo, this was our favorite. Great, laid-back vibe, and menu changing daily. We especially loved the soup on a cold day. Make a reservation if you want one of the special tables.
Read moreI would happily give this 5 stars but it says that only 100% vegan/vegetarian restaurants can be rated 5 stars on Happy Cow!
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ZoeMackenzie
Points +64
Lovely! - Edit
A really great cafe! We had a set lunch menu and vegetarian nachos, everything was really tasty. There was a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options which were all labelled very clearly. The staff were really nice and made sure that we understood what we were ordering. Would definitely go back again!
Read morePros: Really tasty food, lots of vegan and vegetarian op
Cons: No cons!
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elainekirk
Points +24
Cozy Cafe - Edit
This cafe is so cute! They have multiple areas for seating including hammocks and traditional Japanese seating. The decorations are super cute and give a hippie vibe. The curry was amazing and the staff was very helpful (great English) when I was ordering as they even offered to vegan-ize other menu items for me. There are also vegan desserts. Try the teas!!! Can’t give full stars because it’s not fully vegan.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Nice Vibe, Great Food
Cons: Small menu
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Disappeared
Points +355
Good vegan food - Edit
Excellent food, and run by lovely people. They have an English menu and speak excellent English too.
Read moreThe soups are really good.
Pros: Lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians
Cons: Only takes cash, no credit cards
Guest
Shauna333
Points +676
Laid back place - Edit
I discovered Cafe Stay Happy last year when exploring Shimokitazwa. It is in a really convenient location, and pretty easy to find (see the picture of the exterior). They have a selection of vegan things, including onigiri, curry, bean croquettes and sandwiches. I always get the bean croquette sandwich, as I love it! It's so flavourful and just right for a light meal or snack. The curry is also really good. They always have vegan desserts, too, but I haven't tried them yet. The owner is really friendly and helpful. They also have DJ sets and events there, so check out their website for details. There are chairs and tables, also an area where you can sit on the floor, and a raised platform with hammocks.
Read morePros: Tasty food, all clearly labelled, Laid back
Cons: The vegan food selection isn't huge
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