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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Featured Review
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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159 Reviews
First Review by HeidiDørrSkinstad
ElectricVegan-EVManJp
Points +799
Amazing - Edit
Tucked away in Waseda, Great Lakes Vegan Burger Restaurant is a slice of American-style comfort food heaven—completely plant-based and seriously satisfying. The star of the show is their Superior Burger, a mouthwatering, stacked creation that comes in a double patty version for just 1,500 yen. It’s rich, juicy, and expertly seasoned, with a texture that hits the perfect balance between hearty and tender. The burger is paired with crispy golden tater tots, which are dangerously addictive and bring all the nostalgia of classic diners.
Read moreBut the real surprise? Dessert. Their cherry chocolate chip ice cream is simply on another level—creamy, sweet, and dotted with bursts of tart cherry and decadent chocolate. It rounds out the meal beautifully and leaves you planning your next visit before you’ve even left your seat.
Whether you’re vegan or just craving a comfort food fix without the guilt, Great Lakes nails it on every level. The prices are reasonable, the portions generous, and the flavors unforgettable. This isn’t just one of Tokyo’s best vegan spots—it’s one of its best burger joints, period.
Pros: The burgers of course
Cons: Closes strictly at 2, watch out
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13stairs
Points +1036
Best burgers in Tokyo - Edit
The burgers at this place were delicious and their vegan cheese sauce was to die for!
Read moreThe portion sizes were quite generous.
Fries were nothing special and I thought the sides were a bit pricey.
Apparently they do animal style fries too even though they are not listed on the menu but I heard someone else ask for them.
I would go back to this place for sure but one thing I did not like was that their kitchen extractor fan did not seem to be working as we were drenched in a fried smell, from our clothes to our hair. This did not happen in any other restaurant we went to. They did provide fabric freshener in the bathroom but it was not enough.
Pros: Delicious, Customizable , Staff was nice, quick and spoke English
Cons: You will leave smelling like fried food
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ced1891
Points +22
Best Vegan Burger Spot in Town! - Edit
This place was so good! The burger was not only super tasty but also really generous in size — definitely satisfying. Great flavors, great portions. Highly recommend for anyone craving a solid vegan meal!
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Le_Stef_Botté
Points +44
Top 3 burger ever - Edit
Le double steak, la confiture de tomates et le faux-mage fait maison sont excellents !
Read morePros: All vegan , Fait maison
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Croissance
Points +2641
its ok - Edit
i was surprised that the tater tots are rice balls and not potato tots. burgers were smallish and ok, ice cream didnt really have a taste and the prices were a bit high. it is a small place with three tables and three seats on the counter. nothing special really
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Shoytze
Points +520
Best Vegan Burger in Tokyo - Edit
This is our new favorite burger shop in the city. Food was quick, filling, and delicious. The shop has limited seating, though, so be prepared to wait.
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snozwanger
Points +681
Yum! - Edit
Staff were so lovely and the food was great! Very reasonably priced too!
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AlexanderDietrich
Points +16
Best vegan Burger - Edit
Best vegan Burger I ever had.
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arbouine95
Points +93
Best burger going - Edit
Amazing burgers
Read moreAmazing cheese sauce
The caramelised onions a game changer in the burgers
Perfectly fried French fries
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Amyc26
Points +226
Best vegan burgers - Edit
You'll find the best vegan burgers in Tokyo here, if not in the world! It is fully customisable to suit your preferences, including single of double patties. Several options of sides and shakes either vanilla or a seasonal flavour. I tried the black sesame, which is one of my favourite flavours. It was delicious 😋 Make sure you stop by when you visit Tokyo. Super friendly team.
Read morePros: Delicious burgers , Everything made in house, Friendly staff
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taleahstaines
Points +52
Best burgers in Japan - Edit
We went here twice it was that good. We got the Ontario burger with tater tots and fries. Everything is so fresh and full of flavour, highly recommend if you’re in Tokyo!!
Read morePros: Service, Quality , Cost
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bluekurisu
Points +28
Very tasty - Edit
Literally heaven, the Superior Burger and the vanilla milkshake were excellent.
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matkong123
Points +85
Good burger - Edit
Solid burger in Tokyo, only one that is better in taste is nuts exchange but size to price is much better here
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jujuchatia
Points +53
Owner and food are awesome - Edit
I came in on a whim after not being able to decide where to eat for dinner, and I am happy to report that it was a great choice. The owner was super kind and made sure to let me know if I wanted anything changed, I could just ask and let me know to ask about anything.
Read moreAlmost all the ingredients like the buns, patties and cheese are made in house w natural ingredients, which can be rare when looking for “American Style” food. There was no trade off in the taste though, and was absolutely delicious!
Pros: Cost
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Noahhh
Points +88
Great Lakes, Great Burgers, Great People - Edit
This place is amazing. Ate 2 and a 1/2 burgers it was that good 😂
Read moreStaff and owner are super nice.
They’re happy to customize which I love.
The rosemary lemonade was delicious.
Tried all three burgers, first and third were my favourites but they were all great.
Highly recommend.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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haruenatcharanchaiku
Points +33
Amezing burger - Edit
We are came here twice time so amazing, Love it
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-10
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Vegan.ginenGuåhan
Points +53
Best house made burgers - Edit
This is the best house made burgers I’ve ever had! They got the texture and flavor down. A nice spot with a simple vegan menu. I had the Superior burger and Michigan. The Michigan won with those caramelized onions! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Simple & delicious menu, Great staff and service
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vheegan2
Points +564
Not a burger person but this was great - Edit
As stated, usually I don’t like burgers. However I’m glad my partner wanted to try this place because it was really nice. The seasonal milkshake was a stand out. They also have a bunch of maps that show all the vegan places in Tokyo. Can be a nice change up from eating Japanese food.
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LAsagneRaiders
Points +58
Great food, fun atmosphere - Edit
Really great burger. House made. So much onions being chopped. Maybe the best vegan burger I’ve had?
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highlandmoo
Points +304
Must Visit Place in Tokyo - Edit
The Michigan Burger was super delicious, it was nice that there were many available seats during the lunchtime on the weekend.
Read moreThe patties, cheese and the buns are hand-made in the restaurant in front of you, which makes this place very unique! ✨
The prices are also very reasonable for a vegan place: This set cost me only 1.200 yen which is hard to find in Tokyo!
I would love to come here again! 😍
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-30
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jay98
Points +60
Great food - Edit
Very good burgers and fries! Staff also very friendly
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LarsMueller
Points +473
Great Burger and nice staff - Edit
I payed 1500円 for the single burger and fries (and Water). Very polite staff and delicious burger (the fries were good but nothing special so maybe 4,5 stars but overall really good)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-22
Pros: Delicious burger, Nice staff, English speaking/ English/ japanese menu
Cons: Thin fries, Expensive
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gggggggggg
Points +134
Burger! - Edit
I love burger. This burger is a good burger. I am happy and my belly is full. Excellent fries.
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KyleVannoy
Points +92
Peace & Burgers - Edit
Best v burgers in Tokyo, and all made in house! The fries were excellent too. Exactly what I’m looking for.
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN, Single patty burger, Fries
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RomyDir
Points +41
truly the best burger ever - Edit
the burger is definitely the best I ever had
Read morePros: ontario burger, burger sauce, stuff
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tombriggs
Points +40
Better than most burger spots in North America - Edit
This place has some of the best burgers you’ll eat anywhere, period. Everything was great, be got two different burgers, tots and milkshakes and it was all top tier. Highly recommend.
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9017
Fabulous burgers and shake - Edit
Had a late lunch here after our train ride. I wanted to try the pumpkin spice milkshake and I tried the Michigan burger with a double patty. The burger was delicious. I love pickles and caramelised onion. The cheese sauce they served with it was really nice.
Read moreThe pumpkin spice milkshake with cream and ice cream was really good! It had a nice flavour and consistency.
My partner enjoyed the superior burger.
Nice staff and cute little space. The description above makes it sound like a sports bar which it isn’t.
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