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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5202 Butler St (at Upper Lawrenceville), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15201
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Last update on 19 Apr 2022 by artoonie
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61 Reviews
First Review by patocentron
GJS
Points +189
Great Food - Edit
The food was really good, the baba ghanoush was simply amazing.
Read morePros: Great food, Nice interior
Cons:
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nhadams10
Points +25
Excellent Food! - Edit
The food was all high quality and tasted very fresh. We got the tofu scramble, avocado salad, spinach pie, sour cherry kombucha and lentil soup. All great, but my favorite was definitely the spanikopita (spinach pie)!
Read morePros: All vegan, Homemade kombucha
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Paigecs
Points +609
Sorry to be the bearer of bad reviews - Edit
Had the seitan kofta tofu on my way out of town. The harissa sauce perked it up a bit but ultimately I found it to be pretty bland, watery, and undersalted. Either I went on an off day or people are grading on the vegan curve.
Read moreService ok but none too friendly
Pros: All vegan, serviceable brunch, great atmosphere
Cons: Meh food
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sarahbednar
Points +18
yummy :-) - Edit
The hummus & gluten free bread was AMAZING!! My girlfriend and I then had the Falafel salad and the Tofu scramble. Can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu!!! 💓
Read morePros: All Vegan, Gluten free options
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h24+
Points +20
Favorite Restaurant in Pittsburgh - Edit
We’ve been eating here 3 times a week on average. Staff is wonderful and helpful. Week nights we usually get the Moghrabieh w/Kofta and a side of Fried Cauliflower off the Mezze portion of the menu. On the weekends our favorites are the Tofu Scramble and the Sourdough Buckwheat Pancakes. If you enjoy Lattes the Cafe Rico is sure to please!
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PaulMcg
Points +51
Great vegan Mediterranean food - Edit
We both ordered their sandwiches (more like large wraps) and enjoyed them. Both were full of lots of greens/slaw. Having split a bowl of lentil soup first, we each saved half of the sandwich for later, but if we had gotten just the sandwich we would have been satisfied by the good sized portions. Lentil soup was delicious and the homemade kombucha is quite good too. If you are looking for spicy, the harissa wasn't hot at all but I didn't miss it thanks to the spices used in the food. Overall great spot and glad we visited.
Read morePros: Great sized wraps, Delicious homemade kombucha, Lentil soup is tasty
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gsteiner
Points +376
Great Vegan Breakfast - Edit
We had breakfast here and loved everything. Blueberry pancakes were among the best we've ever had. Tofu scramble with a simulated ground meat was also excellent. Great coffee and baked goods; the cinnamon rolls were especially fun.
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KristenClemens
Points +30
Phenomenal - Edit
Incredible food, and great service!! I only wish I lived closer so I could eat here again!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Very friendly service, Large portions
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yuduke
Points +44
Flavorful - Edit
My first time eating hear was great. We shared several small plates, which were all bursting with flavor. The fried cauliflower was perfectly cooked. The hummus was delicious. I had moussaka was very good and filling. I can’t wait to return and try other dishes. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Reasonable prices, Delicious
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MeredithDavis
Points +70
Yum!! - Edit
The seitan schwarma is amazing!!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Small dining room
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michelle_lynne14
Points +1202
Great spot - Edit
I stop here every time in am in Pittsburgh!!! This place makes me so happy! The hot chocolate is one of my favorites!!! All their food is so good!! I always get the cashew cheese toast with jam. Wow!! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Even some of my non-vegan friends said this place was so delicious!
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MBO'Frank
Points +115
in-freakin-credible - Edit
Best falafel in Pittsburgh! Oh my gosh! Ben dying to go here for sooooooo long, finally took a day to find it and feast! Starters of fried cauliflower and sauteed shitakes w/ kale and lunch of spicy tofu and falafel wraps, with fries and lentil chowder! Magnifique!!!!! All for $40!!!!! Wil def be back. All Vegan - All the time!!! Cute surroundings and atmosphere!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-11
Cons: none!
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Livyanna
Points +34
Amazing breakfast! - Edit
We ordered our food through Grubhub. It arrived on time and was still hot and fresh when it arrived. We had the tofu scramble and kofta scramble. They were both delicious. Even the kale was great. We also ordered the latkes and cashew cheese toast. Everything was fabulous!!!
Read morePros: Excellent food., Prompt delivery.
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AprilvNicole
Points +90
Great Falafel! - Edit
Definitely very good vegan Mediterranean food, the spinach pie was divine, we also had a falafel sandwich, and the Kebab, we got some chocolates to go and the salted caramels were SO tasty.
Read moreThe service was also fantastic and the place itself was super cute and comfortable. Might go back again before we leave Pittsburgh!
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zombiesoybot
Points +92
all vegan, all right! - Edit
Fancy vegan place but worth it. Haven’t had a bad meal here. You won’t be disappointed.
Read moreCons: pricey but worth it
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Emily93
Points +34
Amazing! - Edit
Great food. I have never been disappointed in coming here.
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MarCuz
Points +32
excellent food - Edit
fast & frendly service , plus great vegan choices.
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MartinLyons
Points +149
right on! - Edit
I come here every time I'm in Pittsburgh, today I had for brunch a fabulous broccoli and 'cheese' soup together with toast piled with the best cashew cheese, a mouth-watering olive tapenade and tomato, plus one of their signature lattkes (like a hash brown). And their blood orange with basil, and their tamarind sodas, are superb.
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GenevieveJackson
Points +38
our favorite haunt - Edit
We go about once a week. The vegan moussaka is perfect. My kids love the pancakes and lentil soup. The fries are delicious!
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EatGoodVegFood
Points +92
Holy %#!*! - Edit
I'm obsessed with this place. High quality ingredients. Everything is made from scratch. Best falafel ever. Best baba on the continent. Coffee is awesome. Kombucha wasn't my thing...UNTIL I tried it here on tap. This place impresses me more every time I go. Best of all - the whole place is vegan!
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sfaulkiner
Points +154
Vegan Delight - Edit
My SO and I ate here one Sunday while in Pittsburgh. There are no strictly vegan restaurants where I live, so I'm always happy to find one when out and about. He had the tofu scramble and I had babaganouj and the cashew cheese flatbread. It was all delicious. We sat at the communal table and the other diners were so friendly. We had a great experience. The truffles and desserts looked delicious too but we were too stuffed to try any. We'll be back for that though. Highly recommend checking this place out.
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runmore
Points +159
Best Vegan food we had in Pittsburgh - Edit
Although this place is small, it came through with great vegan vittles. There were only 2 seats left at lunch time when we arrived. I had the scrambled tofu (which came with 2 latkes (potato pancakes) and sauted kale and shiitake mushrooms.) while my wife had baba ganoush, falafels and fried cauliflower with pita. We both agreed that the tofu scramble was the better of the two, but enjoyed all the food as the best vegan we had in Pittsburgh.
Read morePros: ample vegan options, very good food, all vegan restaurant
Cons: very small, limited seating
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Best Meal in Pittsburgh - Edit
I was really blown away by my dinner at B52. I had expected to like it as I always enjoy this style cuisine and it is often quite vegan friendly as-is, but this was amazing. My husband and I ordered way too much food and devoured it all. We started by splitting the fried cauliflower with tahini sauce and the labneh (fermented cashews, mint, za'tar) with pita. The labneh in particular was fabulous. I have never had the non-vegan version, but this was so good.
Read moreWe also split the seitan kabob plate and the cashew cheese flat bread. The seitan in particular was very well seasoned and fantastic, but everything was very good. We were too full for dessert, but they had chocolates and cake available.
Pros: Food is fantastic, Great takes on traditionally non-vegan dishes
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LizzyHaynes
Points +38
Amazing - Edit
I've gotten everything on this menu and it is all amazing!!! There baklava is amazing!!!
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Lizzy16
Points +16
very good !! - Edit
Staff is extremely nice , small place but worth the wait and very good food. Their baklava is amazing !!!!
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Rjames2017
Points +22
Great Experience and Atmosphere - Edit
I spent part of an afternoon/evening studying and enjoying the B-52 Cafe. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I'm not vegan, but my boyfriend is. I personally love cheese, so that has been the biggest food that I "miss." The cashew cheese here is amazing. Seriously. I bought some to take home because it was so lovely. I ordered one of their pitas and enjoyed it immensely.
Read moreThe other cool thing that they have is house made sodas and flavored kombucha.
I highly recommend checking this place out.
Pros: friendly staff, great food, cute vibe
Cons: pricey for a poor college student
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andreathinks
Points +324
Elegant Comfort - Edit
Amazing Sunday brunch! We shared the Tofu Kafta Scramble and from the Mezze menu: Fried Cauliflower, Labneh, and Falafel. We couldn't be happier. But next time we come through town, maybe we will get all 6 items on the Mezze menu. The coffee is delicious, and so is the Cafe Rico, an almond milk latte with cinnamon and orange. I also asked them to wrap us up a couple vegan truffles for later.
Read morePros: Delicious Eastern European and all Vegan!!
Cons: Busy and a bit loud; totally worth it
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