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.
12 seats on wooden cube stoolsEvery waffle is baked to orderSoy milk soft serve, swirled freshWaffle cups with gelatoBaked donuts on the wooden shelfWaffle & a warm drink
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12 indoor seatsWooden cube stools
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No minimum orderSharing is welcome
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Strollers & suitcasesWelcome inside
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Power outletAvailable at 1 seat
Menu
What to order
All prices include tax. Not sure how to order in Japanese? Tap “Show staff” and hold your phone up at the counter.
Warm, crispy-outside, chewy-inside rice flour waffle wrapped around creamy soy milk soft serve. Comes with a free tray of 6 toppings. Also available with soy whip.
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“Their cake donuts are the best donuts I've ever had in my life, vegan or otherwise. Perfectly dense, moist, and sweet.”
“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”
“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)!”
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
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