Vegan
American
Mediterranean
Take-out
Bakery
Fusion
Middle Eastern
Breakfast

Vegan cafe opened 2016 in Upper Lawrenceville. Offers a fusion of American and Middle Eastern cuisine, house baked goods, and a full service espresso bar. There is seating for 35, including a bar, and a to-go section. During the week breakfast is served until 11am, on the weekend brunch. Reported closed April 2022.


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61 Reviews

First Review by patocentron

Joannaterri

Points +126

Vegan
17 Apr 2022

What a great time!

It was worth the wait. I recommend getting there early to have the full menu option. Food was fresh and delicious. We ordered the breakfast sandwich, falafel wrap, French fries and the papaya guava kombucha. Loved every single thing.

Pros: Vegan vegan vegan, Fair pricing , Fresh food

Cons: Small establishment, Wait time

SeeShaw

Points +129

Vegan
04 Apr 2022

Breakfast Sammie

Not a big place, so can sometimes have a wait for seating, however we’ll worth the wait in my opinion. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. Staff is very friendly.

Pros: Food is delicious , Unique options

Cons: Limited seating

BeBr

Points +36

Vegan
30 Mar 2022

Perfect Food

I had the avocado sandwhich. The portion was good, the flavors and textures were well balanced. To drink I had the house-made kombucha, also very good.

Pros: Great menu, Flavorful food

Cons: Busy

AlexisNelson

Points +31

Vegan
03 Feb 2022

Tofu scramble is so delicious!! Staff was super friendly and helpful! Will be ba

Loved the options available! Also very happy that the cashier was able to recommend their favorite! Ps, loved what they recommended!! #Veganuary

Pros: All vegan, Coffee and breakfast options

Cons: Pricy, Take out only

Davesw

Points +3378

Vegan
30 Jan 2022

Awesome breakfast!

Passing through Pittsburgh, we got breakfast and sandwiches to go. Both breakfasts were excellent, the sandwiches were just okay. (The toum is way too much garlic for me, I should have had it held off.)

Tofu scramble has amazing texture but the flavor is pretty mild. It was good mixed with things and harissa sauce.

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-30

Cons: Pricey

SableStrout

Points +1258

Vegan
05 Dec 2021

Excellent!

This was hands down the best tofu scramble I’ve ever had. I have no idea how they get the tofu to be so fluffy and creamy like real cheesy scrambled eggs. I could eat this every day!

Pros: Entirely vegan, Amazing tofu scramble

goldentopaz

Points +90

Vegan
02 Oct 2021

Great

Coffee was amazing, food wonderful, they even had places for people to wait and not be too close

CaseyHale

Points +626

Vegan
23 Sep 2021

Great breakfast place

Good delicious food and coffee

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Pricy for the food

Veg-GG

Points +282

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

Order one of everything and take your time.

Clean restaurant with friendly, informative staff.

Pros: Small plates, Tons of options, Clean and modern

Michaella

Points +183

Vegan
18 Jun 2021

Delicious 🤤

Take out & pick up only. All vegan and everything I got was a 10/10!!! ❤️

Pros: All vegan , Cool and nice staff , DELICIOUS

janna33

Points +120

Vegan
13 Jun 2021

Ran out of avocado

My friend and I came Saturday about 9:30 and they were out of avocados. Big bummer. The portion of tofu scramble feed us for three meals for me because I was traveling I was disappointed because I wanted to pay less get less and explore more. For a hungry person that needs lots of calories they would love it. There was no seating and the wait was long. The coffee with orange cinnamon and vanilla was awesome! Staff was king and they were able to give me GF bread. We got breakfast and lunch which was a huge plus. The food was all really delicious!

Pros: Vegan and GF, Friendly staff, Delicious

Cons: Cost was high, Portion size , Ran out of food.

10gone2

Points +58

Vegan
05 Jun 2021

Delicious

Came 10 minutes before they closed, but they were kind and not annoyed at all like some places could be. Food was delicious.

TejaSays

Points +24

Vegetarian
03 Apr 2021

Falafal Salad

Cozy cafe, ordered falafal salad, real tasty and huge quantity.. they offered me a free oats cookie 🍪. Would recommend to anyone..

GabPegg

Points +86

Vegan
29 Mar 2021

Danish and coffee and shawarma

I like when I can get breakfast and lunch at the same place. I had a whole day of driving ahead of me so I got coffee a danish and the shawarma and it was all amazing. The danish was flakey and not too sweet. The seitan int he shawarma was nice and thin. Delicious.

Pros: Sweet and savory options , Quick service , so good

JaredSmith

Points +173

Vegan
28 Mar 2021

Really good

I had the seitan shawarma was super good and it filled me up very happy with my meal

Pros: All vegan menu , Large portions

froessc

Points +995

Vegan
03 Aug 2020

Wonderful food

I used to go here weekly, but then they cut the even hours. Now it’s a rare treat.

Pros: So many tasty options, In a great location

Cons: They keep reducing hours

SummerLee

Points +1677

Vegan
13 Jul 2020

Covid take out

Came in for take out. The staff was so helpful and everything was delicious. Can not wait to come again in better times

erikala

Points +22

Vegan
07 Mar 2020

Yummy Mediterranean and brunch

I often come to Pittsburgh on business and since finding this place I always make sure I have a meal here. The babba is delicious and smoky. Their sandwiches are yummy, the coffee is delish, great sauces, and desserts.

Pros: Mezze are great for sharing, Delicious flavors

Cons: Small restaurant, could have a bit of a wait

111artsgallery

Points +1091

Vegan
22 Feb 2020

Saturday brunch

Packed house they moved us in fast friendly to everyone and food was fast delicious service a plus coffee was hood and or baby loved it

Pros: Lots of street parking , Brunch specials on weekend

Cons: None

ccas37

Points +32

Vegan
14 Jan 2020

Favorite vegan restaurant in Pitts!

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Reasonable pricing. We are never disappointed!

Cons: None

TeddyRitchie

Points +110

Vegan
22 Dec 2019

Lovely Vegan spot

A wonderful dedicated Vegan establishment in Pittsburgh

Pros: Dedicated Vegan spot with heaps of options , Great selections , Home made kombucha’s and milk options

Cons: Short waiting time , Relatively small dining space , Not much to complain about

barnyardbob

Points +390

Vegan
13 Sep 2019

Delicious Breakfast in Lawrenceville

I ate breakfast here. The avocado toast is excellent, and I also ordered some homemade kombucha and a side of shiitakes and kale. Everything was tasty, so I also got a peanut butter cookie. It did not disappoint. The staff was nice, the interior was nice. I wish I had had more time to go back for another meal. All in all, a great vegan restaurant in Pittsburgh.

Pros: Great atmosphere, Perfect avocado toast

JosephD

Points +116

Vegan
22 Aug 2019

Amazing spot in authentic neighborhood

I was in Pittsburgh for one day and went to the closest vegan spot. What a good surprise. This place reminds me of a European cafe with an almost Asian twist. Good people, excellent nutritious food and relaxed atmosphere

veggie666

Points +627

Mostly Veg
22 May 2019

Love

My favorite is the avocado toast and the yogurt w fruit & granola. I really wish they had a substantial Hotsauce. I'm only in it for the breakfast menu which is not all day

Cons: Breakfast menu not all day

PierceFrauenheim

Points +84

Vegan
04 May 2019

Fine ingredients and love @ b52

Some of the best fermented cashew cheese I have ever had. You can’t go wrong with this menu. Everyone there is lovely especially the assistant manager up front. He is always so warm to greet everyone as they enter/exit the space and he is quite adept at problem solving. He is so meta. Must try: cashew cheese mannakish.

ShelbieMoser

Points +238

Vegan
27 Apr 2019

in love

This place is ahhhhhazing. Everythingso good. #eatingwithshelbie

doomedtocollide

Points +21

Vegan
14 Apr 2019

Bomb

B52 makes my heart explode. I have never had a bad experience here. Carrot cake! Seitan shwarma! Tofu scramble! All the delicious dips. Kombucha. Their fries are absurdly good. Their regular-ass salad is absurdly good! Get the cauliflower thing. Go for burger night on Wednesdays. Go right now.




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