Vegan
American
Pizza
Organic
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Gluten-free bakery and vegan cafe opened Oct 2017 serving soups, wraps, sandwiches, pizza, calzone, and pastries. Relocated from Old Saybrook. Open Wed-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm.
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631 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, Connecticut, USA, 06498
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 Jul 2023 by Shaynabsbythesea
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73 Reviews
First Review by GinaMorin
long_egg
Points +368
Fantastic - Edit
Loved my desserts and entree. Veggies tasted fresh, and overall everything was awesome. Staff was really sweet too. Can't wait to pay them a visit again soon!
Read morePros: Great options, Awesome desserts
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Yumtum
Points +306
Quick and delicious! - Edit
Yummy and gluten free too (not all of us are, but the food was good for those who eat wheat too). Fresh baguettes! Ice cream, tons of cookies, bagels. One page menu for entree items (mostly cold, but great hot pizza).
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Outdoor covered seating (4 tables), Close to highway
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SueMedeiros
Points +147
Amazing find! - Edit
The staff was so personable and kind. The array of vegan options endless and tastes amazing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Too far away
SueMedeiros
We went back 2025 and the staff still amazing and friendly. Food does not disappoint.
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VeganPeaceFreak
Points +103
A-MAZE-ING!!! - Edit
We’ve eaten at three vegan restaurants in the last three days; one in Springfield, Ma, one in Hartford, CT, and finally at Shayna’s in Westbrook, Ct. Holy Happy Cow, this one is hands down one for the memory books. Little finds like this are what makes traveling so awesome. Gluten free and vegan and DELICIOUS. We had two pizzas - the chicken Caesar and the Hawaiian BBQ. They were to die for. We also got two everything bagels we are saving for the morning. I would say the pizzas were well priced for lunch entrees of this caliber and in line with the prices of the other two restaurants we visited. The bagels seemed a little steep at $22 for a half dozen so we only got two. Definitely stop here if you’re passing through. This is the kind of place you can take non-vegan friends and relatives and they will love it too!
Read moreLastly, they were super friendly and brought out ice water for my dog! 🥰🐩
Pros: All vegan, Delicious, Outdoor seating
Cons: None, can’t complain at all
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jschechter04
Points +195
Cozy Atmosphere and Delicious Food - Edit
The food here was delicious it all had so much flavor for a reasonable price. The staff was all super friendly and wonderful to talk to. I would 100% recommended this to anyone who is looking for a nice stop with good food
Read morePros: All Vegan, Wonderful/Friendly Staff, Beautiful Location
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oliviamckown
Points +36
I love this place - Edit
the food is so great, there are so many wonderful options, and their pizza crust is the best I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: everything is gluten free !!, it’s delicious , the people who work there are so kind
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perenialist
Points +178
Bakery rocks! - Edit
Loved all the many vegan bakery options! Pop tarts were excellent. We also had lunch - pizza, red lentil soup, and a Buddha bowl. All was excellent. Ate outside at one of the two cute wooden tables.
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leahk3
Points +566
Excellent - Edit
Loved it! So happy to have this in CT. I got vegan nachos and a brownie.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of desserts, Great regular meals too
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adube
Points +48
Everything looked amazing! - Edit
Stopped by because we were in the area and got the pizza and cheese cake. They were both delicious. Want to try everything but I live too far away. Will definitely make this a stop anytime I am in the area.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu
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Lufflylauraloo
Points +129
Handy little place - Edit
Visited here recently when visiting family in Old Saybrook. So nice to have a totally vegan cafe. Lots of options for food, staff were very helpful and the hot chocolate was yummy. Would visit again!
Read morePros: All vegan AND gluten free
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gpollak
Points +13
Awesome eats - Edit
I never thought I'd find a vegan restaurant that I could get enthusiastic about, but Shayna's does the trick. The entrees are excellent but the desserts are even better. You'd truly have no idea that what you're eating is vegan. Much of what they serve is as good as "mainstream" food.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Prices. Very reasonable given cuisine, Calvin & Hobbes book. Can't go wrong w/C&H-lol
Cons: They tend to mess up orders when busy., Could use better variety of drinks
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GirlByTheSea
Points +106
Vegan baked goods - Edit
Delicious, nice atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. I had the yummy pumpkin mini bundt/cupcake.
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plantbasedpower1
Points +24
Friendly and good pizza - Edit
I really enjoyed the hawaiian bbq pizza. Mostly enjoy their savory foods instead of the sweets. Food is fresh tasting not highly processed. Would have given 5 stars but drink selection is limited and some baked goods I did not care for. Owner/staff is extremely friendly and food is delivered in a timely fashion. Highly recommend this hidden gem.
Read morePros: fresh tasting food, on the healthy side, friendly
Cons: limited drink supply, some sweets were ok
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Vegpam11
Points +139
Hidden for good reason - Edit
Nestled between a liquor store and fire station, it’s easy to pass on the road, but pull in and be pleasantly surprised. Try everything.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Quiet , Has parking
Cons: Bit pricey , Easy to drive by, Limited seating
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McMallory
Points +2797
Adorable and delicious! - Edit
Stopped in here while driving through Old Saybrook on a road trip and was delighted. I’m vegan and my husband is gluten-free so we rarely find bakeries that cater 100% to both of us... and when they do, they’re not often all that good. He had an oatmeal cookie and I had a brownie and both were excellent. Additionally, the staff was friendly and brought us a bowl of water for our dog (and threw in a few head scratches). We will definitely try to swing through here again, maybe a little earlier in the day next time!
Read morePros: Everything vegan and gluten free, Best v/gf brownie I’ve ever found, Friendly staff, cute location
Cons: Stock thins a little toward the end of day
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AnneLawrie
Points +18
Happy Vegan Family - Edit
Amazing vegan, gluten-free bakery and cafe. Our family of 6 tried most of the yummy bakery items along with the brunch offering of tofu scramble and pancakes. My son can't stop raving about the tofu scramble, and the pancakes were amazing as well. We'll try the lunch offerings this week.
Read morePros: All items are vegan and gluten-free. Very friendly, Prices are in line with other vegan, gluten-free , restaurants.
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megdunn7
Points +76
Best Vegan Mac And Cheese - Edit
The vegan Mac and cheese is next level— one of the best I’ve ever had, order it u won’t regret it!
Read morePros: Delicious, Fast service
Cons: Limited seating, Limited open hours
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veggie_htx
Points +2153
Great bakery case - Edit
Bakery case with lots of options. I've had many of their cookies and always enjoyed them. The one entree I tried here I did not care for, but I think that's just my personal taste. They have my business because of the sweet treats.
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TheShadow
Points +283
Wonderful - Edit
Loved everything. The pizzas were great, as was the macaroni and cheese. The favorite desserts in my group were the peanut butter chocolate brownie and the raspberry chocolate scone. The service was super friendly.
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options1
Points +34
Excellent Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Shana bees by the Sea restaurant in Old Saybrook is awesome. From the adorable design of the restaurant, to the large variety of pizzas and wraps , sandwiches, soups and desserts, they were all very appealing. We had the Hawaiian pizza , lentil soup with a grilled cheese slider (which was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life even before I became a vegan), and my friend had a chicken salad wrap. We had to take some to go Plus added for desserts and also great coffee. One of my favorite things was meeting the owner ,Christine. She was pretty amazing too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-01-11
Pros: Delicious, Variety, Healthy
Cons: A little expensive, but not bad, Easy to miss from the street
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violettfem
Points +22
Amazing Gluten Free/Vegan Cafe Food - Edit
Exclusively vegan and gluten free. Healthy and delicious. I had the pesto pizza and my husband had the Hawaiian. Both were excellent, then we split a mac and cheese. Would definitely frequent weekly if I lived in the area.
Read morePros: All cegan and gluten free
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PatriziaSaterini
Points +72
Excellent food! - Edit
We’ve been surprised by the quality of food served in this place. It’s a paradise for vegans-gluten frees. We had a delicious lentil soup and the plate of the day. Everything was extremely tasty. Desserts are awfully good! Highly recommended.
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ole_ersson
Points +363
Good eating! - Edit
Our party of four enjoyed the Buddha bowl, burger, two paninis, and lentil soup. All were great and nicely presented. Recommended!
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carinatedeschi
Points +18
Great Vegan Food - Edit
The service was amazing and the staff was so nice to us! The BBQ jackfruit panini was delicious and my friend said the Hawaiian pizza with hot sauce was to die for. You wouldn’t even know the desserts were vegan. I will definitely come back soon!
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NicoP.
Points +78
5 Stars - Edit
The desserts are delicious and all vegan
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious desserts
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CherylM
Points +88
Wonderful vegan cafe - Edit
We live over an hour away, and drove here just to try it out. Well worth the trip! Phenomenal vegan food, and very friendly people. I had the Hawaiian pizza with the recommended hot sauce - what a great flavor profile that was. My husband had the calzone, which was also very good. Delicious baked goods as well. We'll definitely be making the trip again soon.
Read morePros: All vegan, Excellent food, Friendly staff
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katieveras
Points +20
Adorable cafe - Edit
The entire menu sounded delicious. I went with the pesto pizza. It was unique and tasty. Good portion. Warm and the gluten free crust was on point! Also ordered a selection of desserts — raw pie, cookie dough truffle & vegan hostess cupcake to go. The bagels looked delicious- will definitely try one next time
Read morePros: Everything is vegan and gluten free, Homey vibes + cute sitting area , Great dessert selection
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