Best Vegan Waffles in Tokyo: Mute Milk Coffee and Bake

Josefa-Lisa
Jul 20
3 min read

Have you ever thought, "I rarely see a vegan version of this dish!"? If so, what dish was it?

For me, it's waffles. Since I became vegan over 11 years ago, vegan shops have greatly increased in both Germany and Japan, and I can find a vegan version of almost anything. However, despite it being relatively easy to make, I had not seen vegan waffles anywhere until recently.

So, I've found the best vegan waffle specialty shop in Tokyo, and I'm going to introduce it today!

mute milk coffee and bake

This café is located in Koto Ward, specifically in Ogibashi, and it feels as if you have time-traveled back to the Showa era. The name is "mute milk coffee and bake."

The interior is retro and stylish, giving you the genuine sensation of stepping into a coffee shop from the Showa period, with attention to detail evident throughout. Upon entering, you are greeted by a counter displaying scones and cookies. There are seats on the basement floor and the second floor. The café is adorned with various retro and interesting decorations, making it a very fashionable place to enjoy coffee.

The shop's specialties are coffee drinks made with plant-based milk and scones, but they have also been offering waffles for the past few months! The classic flavors include plain (with vegan butter and maple syrup), anko butter, and avocado soy egg waffles. Previously, I have also seen waffles served with curry! Additionally, there are always limited-edition waffles that change with the seasons! Furthermore, they also offer very delicious vegan cakes!

After selecting a seat, you have to place your order and make your payment at the counter. Once your order is ready, the staff will bring it to your table.

Concept of the Café

According to the staff, their aim is for those who don't like coffee to give it another try and change their opinion. To achieve this, they add plant-based milk to the coffee to soften the flavor and make it easier to drink.

Same goes for vegan sweet. They aim to "rovide delicious vegan sweets to those who have previously eaten unpleasant ones somewhere, in order to change their perception of vegan food.

By the way, if you REALLY don`t like coffee at all, they offer milk tea as well!

My Thoughts

Waffles

The waffles at mute have are crispy in the outside and a fluffy inside, and are very delicious without being overly sweet! Additionally, you can enjoy not only sweet waffles but also savory ones!

The savory waffle is topped with avocado, soy eggs, and tomatoes. It was my first time trying a savory waffle, and surprisingly, it pairs really well! The tomatoes, in particular, were rich in flavor and incredibly delicious!

Also, I haven't tried it yet, and it's not available every time, but there are waffles served with curry too!

For the sweet waffles, they offer plain, red bean paste and butter, and seasonal varieties. So far, I've tried the strawberry, cherry blossom, and cherry flavors! They're topped with plenty of whipped cream, fruits, and sauces, and sometimes even come with ice cream on top!

All of them were amazing, but so far I loved the cherry one most!

Since waffles are limited until 1 pm, better go early! In the afternon they get repaced by cakes.

Scones Scones are something you can enjoy there at any time! There are so many different flavours, including seasonal scones! The one I had was a cherry blossom scone. It looked cute and wasn’t too sweet, which made it delicious! However, it was a bit dry and crumbled quite a bit when I ate it, making it a little difficult to handle. It might be better to dip it in a drink!

Drinks

Since this is a specialty shop for milk coffee, I highly recommend trying their coffee-based drinks! Personally, I really enjoyed the mocha, which has a subtle chocolate flavor. If you're not a fan of coffee, they also offer tea lattes!

There are some interesting drinks here that you won't find at other places, making it a really fun spot! "Mute Milk Coffee and Bakes" offers a relaxing Showa retro atmosphere where you can enjoy exquisite vegan waffles and delicious milk coffee. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is sure to become a favorite. I encourage everyone to visit and have a wonderful time!