Their wraps are amazing and their house cashew base sauce is even better! Not to mention best vegan milkshake I've ever had! Be prepared to wait a little because everything is made fresh, but it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Ordered the Nacho Supreme. It was definitely, different but very good. The "Jikoni Kush" is nothing but a grain they use and it is fulfilling. I ordered a small since I was not sure how it would taste. I had the sour cream and salsa on the side, both taste amazing. I wanted more of a nacho feel...if you know what I mean...so I added 2 six ounce small cups of their House Specialty Sauce-Nacho Cheese Sauce on the side...which comes warm and melted and then I poured it all over the nacho supreme. Now, we have a hit...then I added the salsa and sour cream on top...now we have a winner...BINGO!!! This was absolutely, delicious...the best vegan nachos ever!!!!! read more

First taste of pure vegan food and I loved it! Jamaican jerk Kush pocket, big eater but half pocket was filling. Kush is a cut of wheat grain imported from Cameroon. The jerk sauce was sweet with the right amount of kick! Add avocado and voila! I paired this spicy pocket with Spring Equinox smoothie, made of peaches and mangoes sweetened with agave nectar. Aaah feels like heaven when cooling your mouth from that jerk sauce heat. Will be a regular whenever I'm in Virginia read more

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Carrot cake is to die for along side of their smoothies yummy . Service was fast and friendly, will definitely be back!

I just moved to the area and was in the mood for some good vegan food. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a shot. There is so much to admire when walking in, from all vegan beauty products, homemade jewelry, local art, literature and movies. The only problem I had with the menu was just how good EVERYTHING looked. The food is nothing short of amazing. Tons of flavor and definitely filling. I cannot wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. This place is an absolute must try if you're in the area, especially if you're looking to support a small business. read more

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Loaded Alfredo and milkshakes are amazing! Portions are very large also, I will definitely be returning!

This place is delicious but expensive for no reason. I began eating here almost daily to jumpstart my vegan journey. I have enjoyed the pizza, pasta bowl, kush pockets, and salad bowls. All were very good. However, every time I visit I would spend $30 for one person. Just imagine two people. The price would continue to go up so I realized I can't afford to be healthier. read more

This place is the Bomb! I live way down at the oceanfront and I absolutely do not mind the drive to Norfolk to get this food!!! The cultural vibe, the welcoming environment, it's laid back and the food is well made and prepared with love. This is my new favorite joint and it's vegan !!!I will gladly support this local business anytime! read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD! Generous portions! I can't get this on lace off my mind! Going back this evening to pick up dinner. Again.

it looked like faze sway been there so i had to give this thing a go. i went in there with my freshest suit on and i was in heaven

It's so hard to find a vegan place. I was through the moon when I tried this one out for the first time. I'm obsessed with their milkshakes and day dream about them! We have tried a good about of their food as well and are always satisfied and impressed! Yum! read more

This place deserve every star available ! The portion of the food , the size of the smoothie, & the taste of everything was even better ! I thoroughly enjoyed the book section & natural products. I'll definitely travel across the HRBT more often to come visit. Great vibes ! read more

A refreshing vegetarian experience with an African cultural twist. The beast burrito was huge. Enough for myself and the wife. It was also flavorful, forgot I was eating a vegetarian dish. We also tried a smoothie, I forgot the name, but it was excellent. Very good experience and will definitely keep this place in mind when craving a vegetarian dish. read more

I enjoyed the unique atmosphere of this cafe. I ordered the beast burrito and it was delicious!! I didn't miss the meat at all and it was very filling. The customer service was great, the lady at the register was very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. While I was there I also had a bean pie for the first time which they made known that those are vegetarian and not vegan(fine with me). Much to my surprise the bean pie was excellent! I will definitely be back and look forward to trying other items on the menu! read more

Jikoni Cafe - Beast burrito! - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Soo good I had the rasta pocket and the vanilla latte milkshake and the flavor is so overwhelmingly good. every bite delicious, great ambiance, nice selection of books and natural goods to buy! read more

I can't for the life of me figure out why this place has such high ratings. The one and only time I visited this establishment was in February. It's a little easy to pass up if you're driving and parking is on the street. I enter the cafe and a young man greeted me with a dull, unwelcoming "hello". There was also a little boy roaming about whom I assume was his son perhaps. At the time the guy was fiddling about the place situating what looked like kerosene heaters. They were. While I'm looking at the menu trying to make a decision, he lights the heaters. I am immediately overwhelmed with kerosene fumes. I almost left right then and there but I had just driven 20 minutes during my lunch break to check this place out so I decided to stay. I asked the guy to explain the different Kush pocket sauces and ingredients since it was my first time there. Just because a place claims to be "Vegan" or "Vegetarian" means nothing to me, I always ask for the ingredients. In a nutshell he explained that some sauces were sweet and some were spicy. Fair enough. I also wanted to try the burrito, so I asked him what was in the base of the 'vegan' sour cream. He wasn't sure but went to the fridge and checked the label of what appeared to be a store-bought container and said "soybeans". Got it. I place my order and he begins preparing the food which I tried to watch him do behind the counter. All the while, the kerosene fumes are killing me, and I kept thinking "I really hope my food does not taste like this place smells." I decided to look at the rest of the cafe which doubled as a bookstore and also looked like a lounge area and mini-library. There was art on the walls and for sale that looked like it may have been from local artists, as well as little trinkets, bookmarks and such. The place was filled with dust and the books in the front of the store looked like they had been on the shelves since the 90s, with yellowing pages and old faded covers. Books were not priced so I'm assuming they were charging full cover price. And I'm a bibliophile, so to see books in such condition was disappointing. After about 10 minutes I couldn't stand the kerosene smell anymore and went outside to wait for my order. When I went back inside I saw the young man preparing my burrito, I saw him take a huge bottle of commercial brand salsa out of the fridge (warehouse size, Costco's, Sam's or BJ's) and pour it on the burrito. I received my order in about 15 minutes and hurriedly left the store. Overall, the Kush pocket was okay. The main ingredients were couscous, lettuce, a precooked hashbrown, some spices and a sweet sauce. The burrito was pretty gross. It was a regular small sized white tortilla wrap filled with store-bought bottled salsa, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream. I took a small bite and threw it in the garbage. Unfortunately, I cannot give Jikoni's Cafe a good rating. I can only attribute the high ratings to folk who are not accustomed to real vegan or vegetarian food, which typically consists of dishes filled with fresh ingredients, served in establishments with a much more lighter and positive atmosphere. I gave it two stars because any place that has books and promotes literacy is a plus. Jikoni's is a good concept but needs major work. Get rid of the kerosene heaters and old dusty books. Include fresh salsa and other fresh options on your menu. Hire folk who are welcoming and are able to explain menu options. I have no intention on ever visiting this place again unless there is a major revamp. read more

All the way from Tucson, Arizona just for this. It was well worth making our first stop upon landing. This was so amazing we took one to go for tomorrow. The chef is a wonderfully sweet woman who made sure we loved her food. It's indescribable and am read more

Jikoni Cafe - Kuku chicken salad sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Was my first time in Norfolk and I knew I had to try a Black Owned Vegan spot. Trust me, I will be back!

1. The food is amazing. Comfort food all the way and wonderfully flavorful. 2. The people are super nice and the service is good. 3. The atmosphere is artsy, laid back, and welcoming. 4. The prices are very reasonable. I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu!! read more

Jikoni Cafe - Rasta kush over salad. One of the most delicious things I've ever put in my mouth. Creamy, savory, sweet, and a little spice. - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My husband, two grandchildren, and I dined at this establishment today; it was our very first time eating at an all-vegan cafe'. All I can say is that the food was scrumptious! We had no idea what 'kush' was when we ordered our food. I googled 'kush' after placing the order, hoping the ingredient was worth ordering. Admittedly, it was! Kush is an African grain used in meals, in lieu of meat. I could not tell the difference...really!! The reason I'm giving Jikoni 4 stars is because I feel that if one is eating in, a staff member should come to the table and receive our order instead of us having to place our order at the register, especially with our having two small children. Overall, my husband and I truly enjoyed the food at Jikoni Cafe and will return on a date night. And, the owners were very welcoming! read more

I have been trying vegan food for about a month now and this is one of my favorite places . I got the Swahili pizza and the winter solstice shake and I was impressed. I really enjoyed and loved the food . read more

Jikoni Cafe - Swahili pizza - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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When trying something new we can be skeptical. I made an advance call before visiting this eclectic Vegan restaurant/bookstore/health haven after seeing all the posts on Facebook. I have been lifelong carnivore with brief interludes of veggies only during Church consecration. I had one of the pasta dishes and it was so delicious it blew me away. I could not believe the flavors and the texture. It was so amazing the owners were so friendly and answered my many questions. I am looking forward to my next visit to try some of the other dishes. If you are contemplating a change in your diet for better health this is the place to start. I truly believe I can give up eating meat permanently and not miss it as I learn how to prepare and experience this Vegan lifestyle. If you know me. You already know that I only deal in absolute truth. You must check this spot out. read more

This place is freakin cool! I recommend ordering beforehand because the wait was about an hour for the food. The vegan pasta was super good. I also had the bakoko smoothie, which was delicious. I have tried the Kush "Supreme" burrito before and it was not very filling, it was more of a taco. The atmosphere is very chill, there are books and art to look at while you wait and also games to play. Yelp says they open at 11 but they actually open at 12. read more

This review is long overdue. I was visiting Norfolk for two weeks and my friend told me about this place. As I walked in I was so intrigued by the select ion of books and the natural health products. I was immediately greeted by a handsome man with dreads. I was indecisive on what to order so the cashier recommended the chili. Boy, was it delicious! I also ordered the praline shake. It was to die for!!! And everything is vegan!!! The place have been around for years and I'm disappointed that I'm just now hearing about it! I will definitely stop by if I'm in the area. read more

Great vegan food and full vegan so no worries of meat being cooked in the same dish. People are great, friendly and willing to talk. The restaurant is inside of House of Consciousness and makes for an interesting vibe. (Good interesting) My goal is to try everything on the menu. Price is great too. read more

Jikoni Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Very cool atmosphere. Food was great and they even made a little custom kids dish for my picky 3 year old. read more

Jikoni Cafe - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This place is great! The beast burrito is so tasty and fresh - I cant wait to try the pizzas and jerk sauce. Visiting Norfolk - will absolutely be back read more

The service was unacceptable. Waited 50 minutes for food...only for the individual that took my order give it to another waiting customer. The customer who arrived after I did ....I had to walk over to the confused customer and explain that it was my order. The poor customer service overshadowed the food. read more

Great food but don't go if you are in a rush. The cooks' moments of affection get kind of awkward as well. read more

Today was my fist time visiting. The staff was knowledgeable and very helpful. The recommended smoothie and pasta were very good, both had lots of flavor. I will definitely be back to explore other menu items! read more

The food was really good, wholesome and abundant! Portion sizes are big. A friend and I tried the Beast Burrito and a half Kush Pocket w curry sauce - was big and really good!! Will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food, good customer service, fantastic environment to relax and eat. The almond joy milkshake is very good i highly reccomend. Menu is very versatile so there should be something for everyone read more

This place is awesome. They have quite an eclectic menu that is both satisfying and relatively health (vegan nachos and pizza more?? Yes please!!). I got the Supreme Kush Pizza, and it was mighty tasty. Kush (which is a delicious meat-like dish made from grains and herbs) piled high on a crispy thin crust with veggies and some vegan cheese to finish it off. I was going to save some since it was a lot of food, but ended up destroying the whole thing. Definitely the most unique pizza in the area, and better than your average American pizza from the other places around, especialy if you're vegan, but even just for people who like good food. The kush pockets look awesome too. Their smoothies are delicious and have no fillers, just fruit and good stuff, and there are local pressed juices and vegan cookies available as well. There is so much to try I will definitely be coming back for more! Keep in mind, everything is baked fresh so it takes a lottle longer to prepare (15-30 mins or so on average it seems), so order before, or go and explore the cool House of Consciousness (lots of interesting books and art). read more

Jikoni Cafe - Kush Supreme Pizza 10" (vegan). Sooooo good!! - Vegan Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My daughter got nachos, son got chili, and my husband & I each got the loaded jibini pasta. Two in the family are vegetarian & 2 are vegan. All enjoyed their meals. We are vacationing in Va. Beach & very happy to have ventured over to Norfolk to try Jikoni Cafe. Definitely other menu items we'd like to try. read more

I took a friend here recently because I love Norfolk, small businesses, great food and we needed a vegan option due to life threatening food allergies. The staff was extremely informative and accommodating, and the food was fantastic! We ordered a couple different items to share and had more food than we could eat. Looking forward to going back as soon as possible. read more

If you do not eat animal products like me, THIS IS A MUST STOP IN, SIT AND EAT!!!!! You will not be disappointed!!! Your taste buds will THANK YOU!!!! At first passing by the restaurant, I was like nah I'm not stopping there, then I kept looking at the pictures and reading the reviews so I changed my mind an gave it a try. I ordered the half KUSH POCKET. OMGOSH!!!! IT WAS A PARTAY IN MY MOUTH!!! Very flavorful and so delicious!!! My son ordered the BEAST BURRITO. It was so good! I need this restaurant to franchise and open up in Birmingham, Alabama !!!! NOW!!! The staff is so nice and friendly. The music soulful and smooth. I will visit again before I leave Norfolk,Virginia and I will come again when I return. Everyone, even if you do eat animal products, you should still come here, I promise, you not miss the meat. They also have good books , soaps and other vegan and healthy products. read more

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We tried the nachos, the pocket and I had the burrito. The burrito had the best flavor but wasn't full enough. I think if they put three times the amount it'd be better and then I'd order that again. I didn't care for the nachos because they didn't melt the cheese and the chips were heavily salted. The pocket was ok and would've been better if they'd served the yellow sauce on the side. I didn't know it came with sauce and it was unexpectedly spicy. read more

Guys. I've been to HUNDREDS of vegan spots. Ask them what is most popular and get that. Their stuff is amazing

I just dont know what to say...i've been back in Norfolk for all of 2 months and IM HOOKED!! No worries, I'll bring more lovers!!

As soon as you walk in, you feel the energy. I'm big on energy! The service was great and the food was top tier. I'll definitely be back soon. read more