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Welcome to Joyheart Cafe

Joyheart Cafe, located in San Jose, offers a unique blend of vegan Taiwanese cuisine with a cozy cafe atmosphere. With a focus on vegetarian and vegan options, Joyheart Cafe provides delicious dishes like Japanese Style Eel Rice and Three Cup Chicken that have garnered praise from customers for their flavorful and satisfying qualities. The restaurant's clean and zen-like ambiance, friendly staff, and generous portions make it a hidden gem for those looking for simple, healthy, and tasty meals. With a range of options for both vegans and vegetarians, Joyheart Cafe is a must-visit for anyone seeking a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary preferences.

Joyheart Cafe: Reviews & Ratings

Thomas T.
Thomas T.

The food was great. SUper friendly people and I like their vegan and vegetrian dishes they have. The location is not far from my home, so I do come here often and like it. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Emily K.
Emily K.

Super cute, very fast service, and delicious food. I got the vegetarian minced pork, which was lovely. The vegetables and side seaweed salad made it nicely balanced and not too heavy, and the minced pork had a lovely texture. The winter melon tea was also nice, though maybe a little too sweet. I've been looking forward to trying this place after seeing all the lovely photos of the meal bowls, and I'll definitely be back!

KS S.
KS S.

I like the food here.... it's clean, not oily, and yummy. We usually order the white fish and the noodle... all tastes so good.

Chester V.
Chester V.

Thank you Yelpers. This place is located deep in a business park. No where near regular retail areas but it has the best vegetarian food around. I think it's associated with the temple next door. In either case the food was both filling, delicious and very healthy. I didn't feel run down like I do eating fast food or a quick burrito. The staff is super friendly and it's quiet with plenty of parking. Place is clean, spacious and had a very strong zen feel. Overall, a wonderful find with many more visits to come.

John G.
John G.

If you're into vegetarian food, this is a nice little spot only open for a few hours during lunch. The food here is amazing. We tried at Eel Rice and fried Chicken rice plates. All plates come with some vegetable sides. Service in here is decent, I believe it's mostly volunteers from what I've heard.

Elisa C.
Elisa C.

This place is super clean and the aunties working there are so sweet. Had plenty of seating when we came in a Saturday for lunch. We got the minced pork with rice and the japanese eel with rice. Both were delicious and the proportions were generous. All the food is vegetarian/vegan so it was simple but still tasty, comes either a side of veggies too. We will be back when we are craving a simple, healthy meal! They also have a little shop inside with healthy teas, sauces, snacks, etc. I believe the shop is cash only but the restaurant takes card.

John L.
John L.

Food is well served! Combined options are well distributed. Freshness of ingredients are well prepared.

Cindy L.
Cindy L.

One of our fav veg restaurants. Not many items on the menu, but we like whatever we ordered. Yes, a little oily, but the combination of the rice and veggie is very satisfying. We don't go very often as it only opens during lunch (11-2) M-Sat. I wish they would offer vegan options for some of the vegetarian dishes, such as the eel and 3 cups chicken.

Thalia M.
Thalia M.

Growing up I've always gone to the temple once in awhile with my family and was able to try the wide variety of vegetarian dishes that were available. My mom also cooked up some dishes at home as well! This was my first time trying different vegetarian dishes as I've always been used to the Vietnamese cuisine. What we ordered: Japanese Style Eel Rice: 4/5 Right off the bat, this dish looked almost exactly like freshly grilled eel. It was mind-blowing. I also absolutely enjoy bok choy and was so glad that it came with it as well as some stir fried bean sprouts (just like my mom makes)! The "eel" itself was very meaty and flavorful, however, it had a slight sour taste to it. I enjoyed this dish nonetheless. Three Cup Chicken: 4.6/5 The "chicken" looked like sweet and sour chicken from Chinese takeout which was so cool. The texture was quite similar to the "eel" as well. I enjoyed the seasoning and glaze on this much more! I would order this again.

Casidy C.
Casidy C.

I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm really glad I finally did! Located in a very unassuming plaza, this place has a cute cafe set up that reminds me of the run of the mill lunch spots in Taiwan and Asia- Chinese/Taiwanese Pop playing, clean decor, staff and customers speaking Mandarin and Taiwanese. We tried the Three Cup Chicken ($13), and Vegan Eel ($13)- both came with veggie side dishes that were well seasoned and yummy! The rice was topped with vegan "pork" sung which was a nice touch too. Portion sizes were decent, my boyfriend and I both couldn't finish all our food, and we felt full but not heavy like some fried foods or meat might feel. The "chicken" was savory and really absorbed the 3-cup flavor, and the eel was visually very convincing (not so much in taste, but still delicious!). Both meat substitutes seemed to be soy-based, and we were satisfied with the taste. Wintermelon tea was nice and refreshing with the food! Easy parking and service is maybe a little brisk, but friendly enough.

Location

  • Joyheart Cafe
    1344 Ridder Park Dr San Jose, CA 95131 Hotline: (408) 649-6134

Welcome to Joyheart Cafe, a hidden gem in San Jose serving up delicious vegan Taiwanese cuisine. Located at 1344 Ridder Park Dr, this cozy cafe offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options that will leave your taste buds satisfied.

Customers rave about the friendly staff and the clean, zen-like atmosphere of the restaurant. The menu features dishes like Japanese Style Eel Rice and Three Cup Chicken, which have received high praises for their flavorful and meaty textures. The side dishes are well seasoned and complement the main dishes perfectly.

One standout dish is the Vegetarian Minced Pork, which customers describe as lovely and well-balanced. The Wintermelon tea is a refreshing beverage option that pairs well with the flavorful meals.

Joyheart Cafe is known for its generous portions, ensuring that you leave feeling full but not weighed down. The combination of fresh ingredients and creative meat substitutes, like vegan eel and chicken, make this cafe a must-visit for veggie lovers.

Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, Joyheart Cafe will impress you with its simple, healthy, and delicious vegan fare. Don't miss out on this culinary experience that will leave you craving more.