My daughters and I were craving Asian food while visiting Juneau, so we decided to try the Lemon Tree Café. It’s a small, casual spot with eclectic furniture and bright decor. The food and service were excellent. The owner was friendly and he even spoke Cantonese with me. We ordered the shrimp dumplings, beef stew with rice, and the Old Friend Noodle Soup with pork. Although the shrimp dumplings were a bit pricey for just five pieces, they were delicious. The noodle soup had just the right level of spiciness, and the pork was very tender. The beef in the stew was also tender and flavorful. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy some Chinese/Vietnamese comfort food in Juneau!
Vegan Restaurant
Lemon Tree Café
· $$$$ · juneau · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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My daughters and I were craving Asian food while visiting Juneau, so we decided to try the Lemon Tree Café. It’s a small, casual spot with eclectic furniture and bright decor. The food and service were excellent. The owner was friendly and he even spoke Cantonese with me. We ordered the shrimp dumplings, beef stew with rice, and the Old Friend Noodle Soup with pork. Although the shrimp dumplings were a bit pricey for just five pieces, they were delicious. The noodle soup had just the right level of spiciness, and the pork was very tender. The beef in the stew was also tender and flavorful. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy some Chinese/Vietnamese comfort food in Juneau!
Omg this place is so good. Growing up in Seattle this place is better than some of Vietnamese restaurants I’ve had in Seattle. This place has great food. They’re super friendly. I had the beef noodle soup and my bf had the wonton soup and we also ordered a side of the shrimp dumplings. Im not even kidding the flavors are so incredible.
Omg this place is so good. Growing up in Seattle this place is better than some of Vietnamese restaurants I’ve had in Seattle. This place has great food. They’re super friendly. I had the beef noodle soup and my bf had the wonton soup and we also ordered a side of the shrimp dumplings. Im not even kidding the flavors are so incredible.
We were in Juneau for a day off a cruise ship and wanted to grab dinner somewhere less touristy, and more so where the locals eat year-round. This was exactly that! Dumplings and staple Vietnamese soups make up most of the menu. The shrimp dumplings and chicken steam bun were both quite tasty and good quality. For soup, I had the chicken hometown mystery (medium spice). The portion was generous, it had an excellent broth, and the noodles were super tender. It had a good amount of heat if you have some spice tolerance. This place definitely has a hole-in-the-wall vibe, but we loved the guy who was running that place -- good vibes and pretty quick service. I'd highly recommend if you find yourself looking for some good local food.