Gluten-Free & Vegan Sweets in Fukuoka

Yes. Every single sweet and drink at SoyStories Yakuin is 100% plant-based (vegan). We never use meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, or gelatin in any product.

All of our products are made with 100% gluten-free rice flour or almond flour, and wheat, dairy, and eggs are never brought into our kitchen (including staff personal food for wheat). However, because we handle soybeans, almonds, sesame, Japanese yam, apples, peaches, and oranges in the same kitchen, complete elimination of trace allergens cannot be guaranteed. Guests with severe allergies or celiac disease are encouraged to review per-item ingredients and consult our staff before ordering.

You can use the interactive Allergen Checker and the Complete 26-Item Menu Table on this page, check the allergen badges on each menu category page, or view our Official FoodHug Allergy Disclosure Page. You can also ask our counter staff directly.

It depends on the product:
• Soybeans: Used in Bubble Waffles, Soy Soft Serve, Soy Whip, Baked Soy Donuts, and 4 Gelato flavors. Soy-free options include all 6 Glazed Cake Donuts (¥430) and 4 Fruit Gelato flavors (Berry Mix, Juicy Dragon Fruit, Refreshing Apple, Too Juicy Peach).
• Almonds (Tree Nuts): Used in Glazed Cake Donuts (¥430), Melting Chocolate Gelato, and the optional Okara Cookie topping. (Note: Certain seasonal/delivery items like vegan tiramisu may use cashew paste.)
• Sesame: Used in the Black Sesame Bubble Waffle and Black Sesame Soy Donut.
• Japanese Yam (Yamaimo): Used in the 6 Baked Soy Donuts (¥330) for chewiness.

We use no refined white sugar. Instead, our sweets are gently sweetened with beet sugar, organic agave/maple, or natural plant sweeteners depending on the item. Please note that this means they are free from refined white sugar, not zero-sugar / sugar-free.

We are open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (22:00), with Last Order at 9:45 PM (21:45) and no regular holidays. Any temporary hour changes or special holidays are announced on Instagram (@soystories_yakuin).

Bubble waffles and soy soft serve are prepared fresh until last order (9:45 PM), though specific donut or gelato flavors can sell out later in the evening. To reserve specific flavors or gift boxes, send us a DM on Instagram (@soystories_yakuin).

We have a compact dine-in space with 4 main seats plus wooden cube stools. Strollers and suitcases are welcome inside, there is no minimum order per person, and sharing items is welcome.

• Bubble Waffles & Soy Soft Serve: Available for takeaway, but because warm waffles melt soft serve quickly, we strongly recommend eating them immediately in-store or right outside.
• Glazed Cake Donuts (¥430): Keep for about 1 week at room temperature — our best choice for hotel snacks, bullet trains, and gifts.
• Baked Soy Donuts (¥330): Sold frozen (or warmed in-store). If carried at room temperature, they thaw naturally; keep refrigerated and enjoy within 3 days.
• Cup Craft Gelato (¥490): Sold frozen; cooler bags with ice packs are available (free when buying 4 or more items).

If you want to eat a Baked Soy Donut right away, ask our staff to warm it up in-store! If taking it back to your hotel or home, heat it in a 600W microwave for about 1 minute (or toast lightly after thawing) for a freshly baked mochi-chewy texture.

We accept Cash (JPY), major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club), Japanese transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken), iD, QUICPay, and PayPay. All menu prices include tax.

Take the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line to Yakuin-odori Station (薬院大通駅), take Exit 2, and walk 2–3 minutes (~160m) toward Yakuin Mutsukado. It is only ~4 minutes by subway from Tenjin-minami Station and ~9 minutes from Hakata Station. Look for our 1st-floor storefront with the glowing soft-serve sign.

We have printed English, Korean, and Traditional Chinese menus at the counter. Even if staff on shift speak basic English, you can tap the “Show staff” button on any item on this website to display a clear Japanese ordering card (with Eat-In / Takeout toggle) on your phone screen.