Vegan
American
Fast food
Juice bar
Take-out
Cafe inside The House of Consciousness community center. Offers savory mains like curry pocket, vege steak in pita, and nachos; also smoothies and cookies. Informal and casual. Also a bookstore on the premises. Sep 2017 reported fully vegan. Black-owned. Open Tue-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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35 Reviews
First Review by 20fresh
MorrisChap
Points +15
Wonderful all vegan discovery in Norfolk. - Edit
We had the Kuku and Samaki sandwiches. The Kush filling (a blend of grains with seasoning and vegan mayo) was new to us but was delicious and very satisfying. Having grown up enjoying deserts with dairy I have really missed the richness of those desserts until I visited Jakoni Café. The banana pudding was AMAZING and easily as good as the dairy desserts I remember. The shakes were equally amazing.
Read moreOur wait for the food was a little longer than we expected but the owner saw us waiting and was very engaging and welcoming.
We tried the Jikoni Café while visiting Norfolk and plan to make it a stop EVERY time we pass through Norfolk. It was only a mile from the Chrysler Museum of Art.
Pros: Delicious food., Amazing desserts and shakes, Friendly staff.
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Jessica_Marie
Points +416
Tasty and Unique - Edit
Friendly place, maybe a bit more variety in the menu would be appreciated
Read morePros: Tasty food, Very friendly and attentive staff, Comfy, spacious seating area
Cons: Limited menu, Pricy shakes
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VeganWarriorFTA
Points +168
One of my favorite vegan spots!!! - Edit
My fiancé and I cannot get enough of this place!!! Every time we go there the food is incredible and the staff is amazing! We also love supporting 100% vegan restaurants! I’m so glad we only live 10 minutes away!
Read morePros: Absolutely delicious food , Amazing staff , Great vibes/warm atmosphere
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JosephAndrew269
Points +179
Big portions. Great atmosphere. - Edit
Looking to get an amazing oatmeal smoothie? Want some amazing revolutionary literature? Need some essential oils? This is your spot for all of it. Absolutely check this place out and plan to hang out and play chess. Totally loved it.
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CloutJumper
Points +24
Great Vegan Option w/creative menu - Edit
The food was great! The Tamu Thai sauce was surprisingly good, I could easily eat this every day. The milk shakes are expensive, but the rest of the food is priced well. This is a great Vegan option in the area. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Taste, Options, Did I mention taste?
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jenvth
Points +396
So many vegan possibilities - Edit
The customer service was great when ordering. The jibini (Alfredo) sauce was flavorful, but the peppers, onions and other ingredients were weird and not necessary. My food came out cold. The chocolate milkshake was delicious. Originally I was going to give 4 stars, but the raw onion and bell peppers and the other ingredients make the leftovers inedible. The ingredients have soaked up the sauce making it a thick paste. The sauce and pasta by itself would have been a better option.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-12
Pros: All vegan options , Great flavor , Nice person at the counter
Cons: Expensive , Extra veggies not necessary
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LotusStarr
Points +96
Flavor in the air - Edit
Just the smell of spices in the air of this place will make your mouth start watering. If you like good food, eat here.
Read morePros: All vegan menu , This food has flavor , Filling
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SmokeSmoke
Points +33
Best Vegan Burrito - Edit
Although I can't claim that I've had all that many, the jikoni kysh inside their burrito is next level!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Black-owned business
Cons: 'Kush' on the menu caused drug test paranoia
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theveganreg
Points +394
Pretty good - Edit
The sandwich was nice but not what I was expecting but pretty good. The carrot cake was awesome too. I’d try something else next time probably
Read morePros: Unique menu
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AllisonRallison
Points +146
Weirdest experience of my life - Edit
I’ve never felt more unwelcome at a place in my life. I walked in, after driving for like 20 minutes to get here, excited to try this new place that my friend recommended, and walked to the food counter. No one was there so I waited patiently for maybe 5 minutes, and when no one came over I went to the other counter where there was a guy standing and asked him how to order. He then directed me to talk to another lady because “she might know”. I wasn’t even irritated at this point, just confused.
Read moreSo I walked over, where she was talking to another person, and waited. Once she was done I went to ask her and she says, in the rudest possible way, “I’ll be with you in a second” and goes and does something else. She turns back to me and I finally get to ask how ordering food works, and she shoots daggers at me with her eyes and says “I’m busy right now I’ll get to you when I can.”
Its hard to communicate tone here, but when I say I’ve never been talked to like that in a place of business, I mean it. So I just said ok, waited another minute or two, and decided to leave because if you can’t be respectful to people who walk in, I really don’t want to support your business. I am pretty much always a 5 star reviewer but walking into this place just left me feeling like crap, aside from the fact that I didn’t even get food because no one wanted to serve me 😂
Its understandable to be busy but you could at least be respectful when you deliver the message.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-30
Pros: Idk I couldn’t get food
Cons: Ruuuuude people
AllisonRallison
Lol being treated like garbage makes me a Karen now?
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AtomEve
Points +25
Perfect - Edit
Wish you could order ahead but I understand not everyone can do that. Had their nachos and they were delicious. Going to try the pizza and pasta next!
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Great Customer Service
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Walktell
Points +963
The Rasta sauce will blow your mind! - Edit
Passing through Norfolk a bit after 7pm and there was a beacon in the night! Jikoni Cafe was the ONLY vegan restaurant open and we were so happy to find it! The woman who helped us was super nice and we ordered the Nacho Supreme and a full Major Jikoni Kush Pocket, the portions are huge!! The Rasta sauce that came with our sandwich was mind-blowingly delicious, I put it on everything! I will definitely be back for the nachos and rasta sauce next time we're in town.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-04
Pros: Super delicious vegan food., Friendly staff, Open late
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GingerKrick
Points +300
Unique vegan comfort food - Edit
Amazing variety of vegan comfort foods. Hard to choose!
Read morePros: All vegan so no need to worry., Shakes are off-the-charts good.
Cons: You will eat too much, guaranteed.
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RyanKP
Points +155
Unique food and culture - Edit
The menu was small but had diverse options, most based on the kush grain as its base. The restaurant doubles as an African-culture bookstore and general store with really cool art and info-posters about the continent's history and people. Overall the food was good but not great. Still worth a look!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-14
Pros: Whole menu is vegan per whiteboard , Burritos!, More than just food
Cons: Incense in store a bit overpowering
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SCG
Points +156
Vegan - Edit
Nice concept and environment. Poor execution. Ingredient combinations in dishes were all over the place. Plenty of parking and staff was nice.
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kayakstern
Points +235
Excellent - Edit
First time here, wanted as close to whole food plant based as possible
Read moreHuge portions
Very tasty
Very friendly
Pros: Lots of vegan options , All vegan , Reasonable prices
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believe.in.yourself.
Points +287
It was okay. - Edit
Ok so the business itself is wonderful. They sell stones, jewelry, sage, natural products. Great stuff, Great energy but my burrito was not the best aswell as the pizza. I will try something different next time. Don't get me wrong it was good but it could be better. Now the shakes and smoothies is where it's at. Absolutely love shakes. They also sell CDB products and super helpful people. Definitely recommend this place. It's a unique gem here in Norfolk.
Read morePros: It's all vegan 💜
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KellyJeffers
Points +24
Delicious! - Edit
Went there to pick up dinner but ended up staying to eat there as we really wanted to try the shakes (hooray - all vegan)! So very happy we did. Husband had a burrito & I had the chilli special, both super tasty. Even better were the shakes... butter pecan & salted caramel. Yum! 😋 Highly recommend you indulge as well!
Read morePros: 100% Vegan
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LaDera
Points +54
Amazing - Edit
Love the environment and atmosphere in the store I tried the burrito and now I'm hooked can't wait to other items. The staff is friendly and can help with any questions.
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CarolineAngelHutto
Points +151
Everything is vegan - Edit
I order the nachos every time. I’ve also tried the pockets, pasta, and burritos! I would come here more often but it’s a little bit of a drive for me. If you’re in Norfolk definitely give this place a shot
Read morePros: So many options! , They also sell cbd and organic toiletries
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AmandaBannikov
Points +18
Really great food! - Edit
This was seriously a delicious meal. I got a vegan milkshake and the jikoni kush pocket. The milkshake was super yummy and not too sweet, which I like. I got the cheesecake flavor.
Read moreThe pocket was huge and enough for two meals. It was super flavorful. I made it Rasta, which was both the jerk sauce and the “Alfredo” sauce. Excellent combination.
The staff was also very friendly, and since it was my first time, were happy to make recommendations. They also sell vegan bakes goods from local bakeries.
I would definitely give this place a try, and hope to get back there before I head back home up north.
Pros: Excellent food, Large portions, Great options
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Amanii46
Points +20
PLEASE DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE!!! - Edit
PLEASE DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE!!!
Read moreOn April 9th 2020. I ordered $98.00 worth of food from this establishment and never got it!!! I called many times to see what was the problem, however the lady in charge kept blowing me off!!! Long story short…I came out on the short end of the stick and Jikoni’s kept my money and I never got my food!!! So, I am WARNING you…DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE!!!!
Pros: The food is just ok.
Cons: THE PLACE WAS DIRTY AND THE SERVICE WAS THE WORST!
Amanii46
Today I went back to Jikoni's to see if they had cleaned up their act. Nope, sure didn't !!! AS A MATTER OF FACT...THEY GOT WORST !!! Well, all I can tell you is do not go to this place!!!! It is not worth your time and effort.
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Tropicallady
Points +46
Would never go back 😒 - Edit
Went with a group of five people and we ordered four different things including the burrito and pizza which had great reviews. Pizza was the weirdest thing - like a crust topped with a bunch of tasteless rice. Everyone disliked their food with the exception of the burrito being neutral? The one Smoothie was pretty good but too sweet. Everything seemed way overpriced. When we went there was some sort of sermon going on, which made it way too loud for us to eat there. People were not friendly. Yuk - wanted to really like this place!
Read moreCons: Overpriced, No taste, Unfriendly
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ElizabethWadeKeplar
Points +91
Awesome nachos - Edit
They rival only burrito perdito for the best vegan nachos!
Read morePros: Delicious!
Cons: Takes a while- call ahead
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QuietCoastline
Points +55
New favorite place! - Edit
I had the nachos supreme and it was so good that while I was demolishing it someone from another table had to come over and ask what it was so they could order it too. My husband devoured the Jamaican jerk kush pocket without ever even putting it back down. The portions are huge and more than enough for the price. They also have a big list of vegan milkshakes we want to try next time!
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lrachelr
Points +54
Pretty good! - Edit
the burrito i got was pretty good besides the fact that i wasn’t a huge fan of some of the seasonings in it. i also go a chocolate chip cookie (they sell them prepackaged) and it was TO DIE FOR!! it’s dope that they’re a fully vegan cafe and the ambience is very cool
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HoptownFamily
Points +132
Very enjoyable - Edit
Unique atmosphere, delicious and inventive food, can’t wait to try more!
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