A freshly baked bubble waffle and a warm drink on a wooden tray inside SoyStories

Open daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Yakuin, Fukuoka · 3 min from Yakuin-odori Stn

100% Gluten-Free & Vegan Sweets Café

Freshly baked rice flour bubble waffles, soy milk soft serve, donuts & gelato — all made in our dedicated gluten-free, plant-based kitchen.

4.7 Google (250+) · 5.0 HappyCow

Inside the café

Warm wood, bright light & waffles straight off the iron

A bright little café in Yakuin. Sit on our wooden cube stools, watch your waffle bake, and take a slow break from sightseeing.

Bright café interior with wooden cube stools and a guest enjoying a drink
12 seats on wooden cube stools
A bubble waffle being baked on the waffle iron
Every waffle is baked to order
Staff member holding a soft serve at the wooden counter
Soy milk soft serve, swirled fresh
Two bubble waffle cups topped with gelato on a wooden tray
Waffle cups with gelato
Wooden shelf displaying baked donuts
Baked donuts on the wooden shelf
A bubble waffle and a warm drink on a wooden tray
Waffle & a warm drink
  • 12 indoor seatsWooden cube stools
  • No minimum orderSharing is welcome
  • Strollers & suitcasesWelcome inside
  • Power outletAvailable at 1 seat

Allergen checker

Check what’s right for you

100% dedicated kitchen

Wheat, dairy, eggs and other animal-derived ingredients are never brought into our kitchen. We also use no honey and no gelatin.

  • No wheat / gluten
  • No dairy
  • No eggs
  • No honey
  • No gelatin

I need to avoid…

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  • Waffle & soft serve / whipContains soy. Optional okara cookie topping contains almond.
  • Bubble waffles — Plain, Matcha, CocoaContains soy
  • Bubble waffle — Black SesameContains soy, sesame
  • Soy soft serveContains soy
  • Soy donuts — 5 flavorsCranberry, Yame Matcha, Kinako, Earl Grey, Chocolat · Contains soy, Japanese yam
  • Soy donut — Black SesameContains soy, Japanese yam, sesame
  • Glazed cake donuts — 6 flavorsSoy-free · Contains almond, apple
  • Gelato — Berry Mix, Juicy Dragon FruitFree from the 28 major allergens listed in Japan
  • Gelato — Refreshing Apple, Too Juicy PeachSoy-free & nut-free · Contains apple / peach
  • Gelato — Matcha, Hojicha, Vanilla CoconutContains soy
  • Gelato — Melting ChocolateContains soy, almond

Seasonal items may differ — please ask our staff. Read our full allergy policy →

Seasonal

Something new every season

Besides our regular menu, we offer a variety of seasonal limited-edition sweets and drinks.

Seasonal soft serve cup with sweet potato on a wooden tray
Seasonal soft serve
Bubble waffle cup with a scoop of pink gelato and red sauce
Seasonal waffle cup
Box of four donuts topped with cream and a strawberry
Seasonal donuts
Five colorful drinks in glasses
Drinks

Takeout & souvenirs

Take a little Fukuoka home

Gift box of colorful glazed cake donuts
Keeps ~1 week at room temp

Boxed cake donuts — the perfect souvenir

Our colorful glazed cake donuts keep for about a week at room temperature. Soy-free; contain almond.

  • Every item can be taken outWaffles, soft serve, donuts & gelato
  • Cooler bags for ice creamFree, with an ice pack, when you buy 4 or more
  • Soy donuts can be warmed in-storeSold frozen. At your hotel: microwave 600W for ~1 min
  • Pre-order / hold donutsDM us on Instagram — the most reliable way
Pre-order via Instagram DM

“I have celiac and visited with my husband and son who are not. We all enjoyed the bubble waffles, soy ice cream & donuts ALOT! You would never know the ice cream was dairy-free with how creamy it was & the flavors were outstanding. Worth the taxi ride for sure!”

Jodi ClayGoogle Maps · Celiac

“The waffle and pure soy milk soft serve is particularly delicious, offering the perfect balance of warmth and creaminess. Ordering is a breeze thanks to their convenient English menu, and the staff is incredibly courteous and helpful!”

MoolooboolooHappyCow

“This is not your typical western bland soy flavored ice-cream. This place takes it to another level! Coupled with the crispy made-to-order waffle and a complimentary tray of toppings to try, I felt I was in heaven. Friendly English-speaking staff!”

Traveling SkyGoogle Maps

“I dare you to find an item on the menu that's not absolutely delicious! SoyStories allows people with allergies and special diets to experience sweet treats. It was such a pleasure being able to get vegan desserts after a late dinner.”

Dominik JersabeckGoogle Maps

“Waffles were very crunchy and not too sweet. Highlights for me was the matcha ice cream and the custom toppings tray (I recommend the brown sugar syrup!). We also had a lemon donut which was moist and delicious with an almond flour batter.”

PlantChomperHappyCow

“You can't even tell the ice cream is made of soy milk—it is delicious and the waffles are to die for. I had the matcha ice cream with waffle twice during my stay, couldn’t stop myself! Very friendly owner and peaceful ambience.”

Poonam ParekhGoogle Maps

“I had the waffle with whipped cream while my partner had the large waffle with soft serve. They brought out toppings and a menu in English. We came back a second time and got cake donuts for our hotel. Reasonably priced, lovely staff!”

KittybiscuitHappyCow

“I'm not on a gluten-free or vegan diet, but I really enjoyed the desserts I tried. Between myself and my parents, we tried the black sesame, strawberry, and chocolate bubble waffles. Very flavorful and creamy. Highly recommended for everyone!”

Merrick ClayGoogle Maps

“This ice cream is SOOOOO good. We are 13-year vegans from the USA and honestly, the matcha ice cream was probably my favorite vegan ice cream ever! I will be dreaming of this place when I go back home. Wish we had this where I live.”

Audrey PriceGoogle Maps

“Their cake donuts are the best donuts I've ever had in my life, vegan or otherwise. Perfectly dense, moist, and sweet.”

Rebecca v.Google Maps

“This place is incredible. Best strawberry ice cream that I’ve ever had, vegan or not! The strawberry sauce and the crispy ‘egg’ bubble waffle—yum yum yum! With love from New York City <3”

Lauren BakerGoogle Maps

“Had a chocolate waffle and plain waffle with soy milk soft cream and drinks. Everything was delicious! We also grabbed donuts and soy treats for our road trip through Kyushu. We felt very yumemitai (dream-like)!”

crescentmoonHappyCow

Excerpts from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow.

Our craft

Simple ingredients, made with care

  • Fresh soy milkAdditive-free, processed within 48 hours of pressing
  • Niigata rice flour100% domestic — crispy outside, chewy inside
  • Okara (soy pulp)Fiber and plant protein for a moist texture

FAQ

Good to know

Is it safe for celiac disease?

Our kitchen is 100% dedicated: wheat, dairy, eggs and other animal-derived ingredients are never brought in. We also use no honey or gelatin. For other allergens, use the allergen checker above or see our allergy policy.

How many seats? Can I bring a stroller or suitcase?

We have 12 indoor seats on wooden cube stools. Strollers and suitcases are welcome, there’s no minimum order, and sharing is fine. One seat has a power outlet.

What time is last order?

We’re open daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Last order is 9:45 PM.

Can I take sweets back to my hotel or home as souvenirs?

Yes, every item can be taken out. Boxed glazed cake donuts keep about 1 week at room temperature. Soy donuts are sold frozen — we can warm one for you in-store, or microwave at 600W for about 1 minute (or thaw naturally, keep refrigerated and enjoy within 3 days). For ice cream we have cooler bags, free with an ice pack when you buy 4 or more.

Can I reserve or pre-order?

You can pre-order / hold donuts and other items. Sending us a DM on Instagram (@soystories_yakuin) is the most reliable way.

Payment methods? English menu?

We have an English menu at the counter. We accept cash (JPY), credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club), transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken, etc.), iD, QUICPay and PayPay. All prices include tax.

Is there parking?

We don’t have our own parking lot, but there are many coin-operated parking lots right next to the shop.

Access

Find us in Yakuin

Hours
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
Last order 9:45 PM · No regular holidays
Station
3-min walk from Yakuin-odori Stn, Exit 2 (Nanakuma Line)
~9 min from Hakata Stn · ~4 min from Tenjin-minami Stn
Address
Chisan Mansion Dai-3 Hakata 1F, 2-2-24 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0022
SoyStories entrance at night with a glowing soft serve sign

Look for the glowing soft serve sign at the 1st-floor entrance.

Show this to your taxi driver

〒810-0022
福岡市中央区薬院2丁目2-24
チサンマンション第3博多 1階
SoyStories 薬院店(地下鉄七隈線「薬院大通駅」2番出口近く)

Payment

  • Cash (JPY)
  • Visa / Mastercard / JCB / Amex / Diners
  • Suica / PASMO / ICOCA / SUGOCA
  • iD / QUICPay
  • PayPay