American-style burger joint featuring full bar and open kitchen and sports played on TV. Its signature dish is the "Superior burger” and there are also other burgers made with a house-made vegan patty and vegan cheese sauce. The owner will answer questions you have and also make local recommendations. Last food orders 9pm. Est. 2019 and switch to being fully vegan in 2020. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm. Closed Mon. Last order 7.30pm.
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3-27-4 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku (at Daiichi Carat Kawasu Bldg, 1st floor), Tokyo, Japan, 169-0051
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Last update on 25 Mar 2023 by Uncolored
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MarionBowie
Points +37
One of the best in Tokyo - Edit
My husband and I are huge fan of burgers and we really loved all the burgers.
Read moreThe fries and milkshake were delicious too !
It was tasty, the portion size were perfect and it's not expensive.
My husband is a big eater so he ate 3 and was really happy about everything.
We highly recommand the place, we often go back and we've never been disappointed.
Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious, Good size portion
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126 Reviews
First Review by HeidiDørrSkinstad
la.lari
Points +60
Current favorite vegan burger - Edit
I loved the homemade patty and vegan cheese. The burger tasty and juicy but the real star was the vegan ice cream with peanut butter bites. I'm still thinking about this meal to this day.
Read morePros: Tasty homemade patty, Good quality ingredients, Amazing dessert
Cons: Very small restaurant
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Tsukimi
Points +4913
Very good burger and shake! - Edit
Had the Ontario burger and the seasonal melon shake! 😋
Read moreVery yummy but I personally like the more juicy burgers with lots of sauce from 2foods. I love that they offer vegan milk shakes which are still soo rare in Japan!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-28
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itypewithmyhands
Points +124
Exceptional flavour - Edit
Best tasting burger I can remember having. Very simple, but absolutely delicious!
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somewherevegan
Points +86
A must visit for everyone in Tokyo - Edit
Great Lakes Tokyo is just off a main road in a small side street but not too difficult to get to. The shop is clean and cute. The staff were kind and the menu is in both English and Japanese. I had the double Michigan burger with fries and a vanilla milkshake. The portion size of the burger and fries were great. The milkshake was absolutely delicious. I wish it would have been bigger but I think it's probably best it's not too big. They have 2 milkshake flavors: vanilla and a speciality flavor that changes. I left totally satisfied and with a full belly.
Read moreAfter eating at Great Lakes, I definitely plan on coming back every time I'm back in Tokyo.
Pros: excellent food, nice atmosphere , easy to locate
Cons: limited shake flavors
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RyanHagel
Points +242
Delicious American style burger - Edit
Juicy and delicious. Loved this spot. Definitely lives up to the hype and good reviews
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DarkRequiem
Points +42
Incredible vegan burger - Edit
Really tasty food, I had the Ontario burger, with burger sauce and lots of fresh veggies. The patty was very savoury and the tater tots were delicious as well!
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kai36
Points +154
Solid Burger Place - Edit
Got lunch here, had the Michigan burger and the Ontario burger. The patty itself was incredible, especially since it was house-made. The tatertots were very good as well! There's not a lot of seating if you come with a large group (like many places in Tokyo) but it wasn't super busy when we went for lunch.
Read moreNot the absolute best burger I've had in Tokyo (that goes to 2foods), but I'll definitely be back!
Would've loved to try a milkshake but the only flavor they had when we went was melon, which didn't interest me.
**edit: have since been back to try the pumpkin spice milkshake and it was to die for. check their facebook page for updated seasonal flavors
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-21
Pros: Good food, AC and clean interior , English accommodating
Cons: Limited menu selection
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songshu
Points +16
Very Tasty and good atmosphere - Edit
This was my first meal in Japan, it filled me up really well. The host was very friendly, I felt at peace. The burger was so good I ordered another one for takeout to eat later at my hotel. Definitely worth visiting again!
Read morePros: Pleasant atmosphere, Tasty, Easy to find location
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CA89SS
Points +2123
Great burgers and tots - Edit
Burgers are simple but delicious. Love the option of 3 sides. Bottled beers were varied with a few drafts on tap. Tomato sauce, ketchup and 2 types of hot sauce available.
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DanielleBrännvall
Points +16
Amazing burgers - Edit
The burger "Superior" was one of the best burgers I have had. Also lovely milkshake!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Back alley street and up a stair, hard to find.
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Christine_Oosterhof
Points +94
Delicious plant based burgers made from scratch. - Edit
Great Lakes was a little hard to find because it was down an alley the proprietors were friendly and spoke English very well. The burgers are customizable and the restaurant states on their menu that life is too short to eat something you don’t like.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great staff, In house products
Cons: Closed at 7:30pm, A little hard to find
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Mechone
Points +44
Delicious Vegan Burgers - Edit
Exquisitely savory with a genuine touch of American authenticity, these burgers also delightfully cater to the vegan palette! They are beautifully complemented by thoughtfully paired sauces. The homemade patties won't disappoint, showcasing a superior quality. Moreover, the matcha shake stands out as the best matcha-infused creation I've experienced this month. Complemented by the courteous staff, this spot comes highly recommended!
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marshuck
Points +204
Can’t wait to go back - Edit
Excellent lunch here! The burgers are phenomenal. The homemade patties, cheese and sauces are delicious. Also can’t forget that bun- whoa! I wish they had one of these in my hometown in the U.S.!
Read moreNice touch having Lithuanian beer available as my family is from Cleveland, on a Great Lake (Erie) and my family is Lithuanian. 😊
Super friendly host/chef who also speaks English.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-21
Pros: Delicious burger , Good location
Cons: No burger named after Lake Erie
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osnatbollag
Points +58
Nice - Edit
All vegan burgers. Meat tasted like vegan. I ate better vegan burgers before. A bit expensive, but tasty.
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SonnenWind
Points +61
Burger place - Edit
Normally i dont Like burgers but they did a great job!
Read moreThe offer different ones but my fav was vegan Melon milkshake, absolutely yummy!
Pros: Easy to find , Nice interior, Good food
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RobertSantiago
Points +63
Amazing made in house burger - Edit
These were so tasty and made fresh and with love, I ended up having two. The melon shale was like nothing else I’ve ever tasted. 100/100 on all aspects
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bongobums
Points +102
Great restaurant! - Edit
A small restaurant located in a side street. The burger was very tasty and the employee was up for a little chat. I would come right back when I'm around.
Read morePros: Tasty burgers, Friendly staff, Cozy
Cons: The side dishes could be bigger, Not exactly cheap compared to local restaurants
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Sire
Points +62
Really good American style vegan burgers - Edit
Great Lakes had the best vegan hamburgers in all of Tokyo! I really liked the burgers and animal style fries. I will definitely stop by again anytime I visit Tokyo.
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catandcupcake
Points +4581
Tasty but expected larger portions - Edit
The staff member was really nice!! Simple menu with three burgers to choose from, and different set options to include sides of drinks. I went for the Michigan burger - it was nice but didn't taste like I was expecting from a burger with pickles and caramelised onions. I had a side of tater tots which were tasty and well salted. I also had the rosemary lemonade which was nice but had so much ice there was barely any drink. My partner had the Ontario burger - the raw onion was very strong! He had a side of fries which were good and a vanilla milkshake (nice but had expected larger). Picked up a veggie/vegan guide to Tokyo there that I hadn't seen before!
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JessicaEnglish
Points +112
Incredible burgers! - Edit
So good we ate here twice! And it’s a bit of a walk from where we were. Delicious burgers, fries and mint chocolate chip milkshakes! The burger sauce is amazing.
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YokeMunLim
Points +979
Yummy burgers - Edit
Really yummy burgers! One of my faves in Tokyo.
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SandiMB
Points +13
The best burgers we’ve had anywhere! - Edit
What a find on our last night in Tokyo! My husband (who loves his meat), daughter (vegan) and and I (predominantly veg) all agreed that they were the tastiest burgers we had tasted. The accompanying milkshakes were out of this world too. A tiny place tucked away up some stairs on the outskirts of Shinjuku, with lovely, friendly staff. Please open lots more branches!
Read morePros: The burgers!, The milkshakes!, The staff!
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SamViolet
Points +23
Absolute gem - Edit
Incredible food at amazing prices
Read morePros: Great options, Large portions , Great taste
Cons: Small seating area but makes it cosy
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lucylooster
Points +21
Amazing service, freshly cooked - Edit
The burgers and fries were freshly cooked, it was quiet when we came and very quick service. Server spoke very good English and we were able to have a lovely conversation with him.
Read moreNot many easy to find places in Tokyo but this will definitely be one we go to from now on!
Pros: The service , The prices , The burgers
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StaaziChan
Points +102
Great Lakes offer super great burgers. - Edit
Lovely small place where you come for your burger fix. A place with a small menu who does what they do; best. Nothing fancy just good honest delicious burgers. Take the train trip to support this fully vegan business.
Read morePros: All vegan. All delicious
Cons: Was so good, we overate!!! 😂
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vegan_dalf
Points +55
Favorite burger place - Edit
As I am still coping with Ripples by Ain Soph being closed now (it was the best cheesy vegan burger I ever had), but now found this place. And it's amazing. They make their own fermented cheese sauce as well as patties/buns and everything tastes great. Price is not cheap but okay (burger ~1100¥, set with side and drink at ~1700¥). I recommend getting the potato chips as a side!
Read moreAlso, it's a nice little restaurant in a friendly neighbourhood, close to Waseda University.
Pros: Amazing burgers and chips, Nice owners, Good location between Shinjuku and Ikebukuro
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JohannesHattendorf
Points +342
Finger lickin good! - Edit
Nice little trip with a local bus from our hotel in Shinjuku. Totally worth it. Burgers and sides are great and I love the matcha shake.
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