Never left on a sour note at Haitian Sensation! I've known Joseph since 2016 back when the Shenango Valley HALL was still standing. I remember the 6ft foldable table and the multiple crockpots filled with deliciousness. How beautiful it is to see what it has bloomed into! God has blessed his mission in supporting Haiti for sure. The employees are a blessing themselves, very down to earth and unusually nice, definitely fantastic! In my lifelong experience, you don't find many cheerful folks up north but it pays to know the One who provides joy! The food is never a miss. Poul Diri ak Pwa is beyond delicious and flavorful. It is a MUST to get the jerk chicken version. The Haluski, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Soup Joumou (when available) and Coffee Stir are favorites. read more

Excellent food, very clean and friendly staff. The food was also hot that needed to be hot and the ice cream and other desserts are outstanding. The cheese cake ice cream is worth walking for on a hot day. Prices are very fair and portions are a very nice size. Atmosphere is very warm and pleasant and the owners are not only great cooks but have such nice personalities. read more

Another great meal with my crew. Buffet was clean food was hot, and tasted great. Coffee was outstanding as well.

Great place with a great vibe. Super friendly and helpful staff. Buffet was fantastic and cheap $15. Spicy Pork, chicken, haluski, mac n cheese and two types of rice. Veggie Rice was tremendous as was all the meats, very flavorful in a good way (didn't overpower). Pulled Pork sliders were some of the best I've had. Almost forgot about my wife's meal...Ox Tail....YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE! Fall off the bone tender and meaty!!! The dessert selection is on point as well. I give this one a A+ Thank you read more

This review to make a comment, what I found to be a lack of the ingredients that is in haluska (cabbage and noodles) there needs to be more cabbage in the dish in my order I found a couple of pieces of cabbage. 98% noodles, I looked forward to this and was disappointed along with that it was too salty. Overall your restaurant is doing a great job, serving the community and your country. Keep up that good work. Thank you read more

Went on October 10 for lunch buffet food was col and everything was cold..After I paid nobody came to my table I just left

I had the goat with rice and beans. $13.00. Beautifully seasoned. Not the kind of dish I would expect in Sharon. Or PITTSBURGH or Cleveland for that matter. Short and sweet review. Place is hard to find, very near the Sharon Regional Hospital. Right next to a Subway in a plaza that is off the Main Street, east State street. Food is great. Great menu. And the goat is delicious nicely seasoned and fall off the bone tender. read more

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We just ate here yesterday afternoon. I lived for several years in Haiti as a missionary kid and it's awesome to live this close to an authentic place to get Haitian food. The owner is a great man and I consider him my friend. Definitely should try their bean sauce on a bed of white rice with a side of beef. Mmmm. The best! read more

Haitian Sensation - Entrance to Haitian Sensation in Sharon, PA - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sharon, Pennsylvania

Had food at heritage days in Greenville!! Awesome food. Got the combo box and the Haitian tea was amazing but what really got me and my heart was the message on the cup.. trust in God's plan.. that made a customer out of me.. I will travel the hour to come here now read more

I was getting my car serviced in Mercer and figured I might as well drive the extra 15 miles or so to go here again. I did have a bit of difficulty finding the place since they'd moved downtown right next to the Penn State branch campus. Right when I walked in, I was amazed by the size and openness of the new venue. It literally looks like a cafeteria in a large university, but much more appealing. The moment I walked in my mood, which was grumpy, improved immediately. It is also similar to a cafeteria in that you go to the counter to order, but then you take your seat and they bring you the food. I ordered the spicy beef with rice and beans, with a side salad with the house vinaigrette, fried sweet plantains as an extra side, and the cafe lacuya (with brown sugar). The young lady taking my order was very nice and pleasant although a bit flustered because it was very busy plus she was taking calls as well, and there were only two people up front. The salad was delicious and I really liked the house dressing. The main meal I'd give 4-stars which is still very good. Plantains were excellent and, as always the case, accompanied the main meal very well. I absolutely loved the coffee as it had the perfect sweetness and really perked me up. I really liked the Haitian motif especially the somber paintings and explanations of various tragedies around the disaster that struck some time back. For dessert, I ordered the banana cream cake, but they were out of most of the desserts, so I opted for two scoops of ice cream. One was the chocolate candy explosion, the other death by chocolate. The candy one was okay but the death by chocolate was delicious and so creamy. I'll add that I took most of my meal home as I've been trying to minimize my portions, and ended up tearing up the remainder for breakfast the following morning along with an omelet that I made. In summary, this place is so so so close to 5-stars. If I could have had that banana cream cake with a scoop of that death by chocolate, I think that would have done it for me. Will most certainly be returning next time my car needs serviced...note in Western PA we typically omit the auxiliary verb. read more

This place has some great food, sweetest owner you'll ever meet, and outstanding charity work.

My brother had been encouraging me to check this place out for quite some time. Finally I popped in for lunch today. On the outside, you can barely tell that this place exists. It's in a small Plaza and very unassuming in the outside. On the inside, it's a small, warm, restaurant/coffee shop with some great personality. The menu is very overwhelming at first, because it was all written on a board behind the register. Since it was my first visit, I was trying to take it all in, which was tough. I ordered the Haitian mac and cheese with beef on top. The lunch special came with a drink and a side salad. This was just under $7, a great deal. The food was delicious, even though I get the feeling that the rice and beans are really the shining star at this place. I originally wasn't planning on eating inside because I didn't expect to see inviting seating. However the booths were calling my name so I decided to stay and eat. The service was very friendly and conversational. In my conversations with the employee, I learned that this is a mission restaurant, which means all the proceeds and profits go towards mission trips to Haiti. In fact, all of the artwork hanging in the restaurant comes from Haiti as well. This is absolutely a place I will visit again. read more

Haitian Sensation - Mac & cheese with beef - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sharon, Pennsylvania

Delicious and served hot! New location 76 Shenango Avenue Sharon, PA 16146 Try the Haitian Mac and Cheese! read more

Excellent, great-tasting food, especially convenient if you work near downtown. I have tried the pulled pork sandwich, salad, beans and rice, and mac and chi over the last few weeks. Not only is the food flavorful and satisfying, but it is reasonably priced too. The lunch specials here are only $8 and come with a can of pop and side salad. There are not too many good takeout options around here, so it's great that they are near downtown. I would recommend ordering ahead since it does take about 20 minutes to prepare takeout orders. My only mild criticism is that the coffee is a bit on the pricey side, but it does taste wonderful too. read more

I love Haitian Sensation. This was our 4th or 5th time here and it is so good. We ordered chicken, rice, & beans and Fried pork, spicy coleslaw, & fried plantains. We also ordered a chocolate chai tea, an iced coffee, and a banana chocolate chip cookie. Everything was absolutely delicious. The spicy coleslaw was my fav thing and I don't usually like coleslaw. It takes a while to get your food, but it's all so fresh that you don't mind at all. It's also super cheap- the bill only came to $26.24! read more

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Very good food. Very good people. Very good service. Different from the traditional foods. Highly recommend giving this place a try.

What a gem!!! amazing food, lovely staff, delicious coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. if you're in the mood to try something different from the usual american dining fare, definitely eat here. the food is incredibly fresh, and they donate some of their proceeds towards haiti relief. highly recommend!! read more

This is probably the best restaurant I've been to in a long time. The food was amazing! I can't remember the last time I was able to have authentic Haitian food at a restaurant. You won't regret going there. Have some patience, service is a tad slow. After we received our meals it became clear why. Everything was fresh and delicious, well worth the wait! The atmosphere is relaxing with artwork, inspirational quotes and scriptures throughout. The staff was amazing, we even meet the chef! Part of the proceeds for the restaurant go to fund mission trips to Haiti. If anything go for the great cause and be delighted by the food. We were bit disappointed by any of our meals, but I'd recommend the fish and Mac and chesse. Already planning our next trip back. read more

Hidden gem in Sharon. This place has amazing, flavorful food. If you're short on time, order ahead because they are a little slow. Jerk chicken, fried fish sandwich, spicy coleslaw, Mac n cheese and haluski are all delicious. I'd pass on the patties (like empanadas or Jamaican patties) because they aren't super memorable. And don't forget to order dessert. Lastly, they have a food truck! read more

I live about 4 hours from here and gladly add an hour on my commute back home to PA just to stop by here. Their chicken rice and beans is absolute perfection each time! The fish pieces on their sandwiches are often large and juicy, and their Mac and Cheese is the perfect level of spice. This is the one restaurant that makes me miss living in NW PA. read more

I am very particular when it comes to Haitian and Cuban food, having lived there and had authentic meals... I am so glad we come to this restaurant! The food was delicious and authentic! It is a small business started by people who care for the welfare of the Haitian residents. If you are in the area, I highly recommend this place. The service was fantastic!!! I will come again!!! read more

Where do I start...wholesome, authentic, friendly and absolute knock out food. Came in from out of town and a quick search allowed us to stumble upon this gem of a restaurant. The owner and the waiter were both extremely friendly and helpful in pointing us in the right direction. We got the chicken rice and beans along with the Jerk Mac and cheese. The flavors are extremely complex and take you on a small adventure through Haiti. Both the Ice tea and coffee were unique and captivating. This is a must stop place for the atmosphere and food! Will be back ANY and EVERY time I am in the area! read more

Sharon has a lovely secret with this place! The food is good and the prices are better. There is a nice cafe for people who are looking to get together for coffee (and maybe a homemade sweet treat). But if you are looking for lunch or dinner, look no further. We ordered the rice and beans, one pork and one chicken. The flavor was, well, sensational! And while our meal was delicious the table next to us got a pulled pork sandwich that looked delicious as well. The portions were very generous. I got a small and left feeling very full but wish I had a large so that I could have had it for breakfast. The only things I hope to see is music. There was no music for background noise and we felt like we had to whisper. The server wasn't very nice either. She wasn't mean but she wasn't pleasant either. But the food makes all of those things trivial and we will be back as soon as possible. ***side note, the proceeds go to Help Heal Haiti because this is a missionary restaurant*** read more

The first time I ate anything from Haitian Sensation was at a craft fair. I instantly fell in love with the food. I have since been there several times. I have had their haluski (Cabbage and noodles) and their jerk chicken. I love them both. I have eaten Haitian Sensation at Sharon Waterfire as well. I have spoken with the owners. The man at Waterfire and his wife at the crafting event. They are both immensely friendly. If you want the jerk chicken made milder just ask. The restaurant is located across from the hospital next to Subway. They serve great cappuccinos. The atmosphere is filled with decor from Haiti. read more

The location that is on yelp is incorrect. The place is now located next to subway. Stopped in on a whim while going to subway. Decided eating local was better. Ordered beef sandwiches and a fish sandwich and payed $8. Excellent. I was extremely impressed at the authenticity of the food coupled with the very reasonable lunch prices. I will only be in town for a couple days but I will certainly eat here again while I can! read more

This review is a long time coming. I don't know what else I can say in this review that hasn't already been said about this place. The tea, a delight! The coffee stirs and chai teas...OMG! So good, but the real delight here is the food. Word of warning, do not use the house hot sauce unless you relish adding extra spice to your meal. It can range from a mild spice to "oh my, why did I put so much on!" That being said, even at it's hottest, the food is so good that you'll push through the heat. And the hot sauce tastes amazing. I usually get the spicy pork rice and beans. A small will fill you up, but treat yourself to some leftovers and get the large. Strangely enough, it tastes amazing the next day. (Heated up or if you're odd like me perfect cold!) But something a lot of people don't know about is the black bean sauce. It is so perfect on the side. Lathering up my pork and rice with this makes the already amazing dish out of this world! The staff are very friendly, the owner is awesome too! Don't forget to get some Inspiration out of the fishbowl when you leave! (It's by the front door and has awesome little quotes that will inspire you for the rest of your day!) All in all, best place to eat in Sharon. Mercer County. Heck, maybe even this half of PA. read more

This place is EPIC. You will love the Haitian food and coffee. It's truly a sensation to the palette. Service is amazing and I loved the waiters enthusiasm and Faith. I ordered the Hatian coffee, pulled pork, rice, slaw and Mac-n-cheese (their signature dish). All was yummy and good. The spices were great. I can't wait to get back to try the rum cake and beef pies. It's a must stop. DO NOT miss this place for excellent food, fellowship, and sensational food. read more

Interesting flavors compliment good food! The people are awesome. I definitely recommend!

Came here on a recommendation and glad I did. Had the spicy cole slaw, fried plantains, fried pork. The sandwiches and menu look complete and would definitely give a shot to each of them. Good prices and awesome interior. Clean and well kept including bathrooms. Cheers! read more

Great food. Worth the trip. Food was full of flavor and the flavored teas are exceptional. Additionally your purchase helps fund a worthy cause. read more

Don't be afraid of trying something new here!!!!! Best Mac n cheese, pulled pork, haluski, coffee and more!!!! The owner, Joseph, is the definition of hard working and honest business man. You will not be disappointed - please try!!!!! read more

The drinks here are to die for! The staff is very friendly. It feels very homey. It's also feels like you are a part of a family. I love that they have a little prayer box so they can pray for you. This is a top notch restaurant/ coffee house and I highly recommend you to visit! read more

Very good unique food aomething different for a change. Owner is very friendly nice atmosphere. Its worth a visit to try you will not be disappointed read more

The homemade banana chocolate chip and pretzel chocolate chip cookies are delicious! 2 for $1.50. I hope they have nonfat milk soon. Not a fan of creamer. Looking forward to eating lunch here soon. read more

Awful sums it up. The owner was very pleasant and accommodating, but this was not a place that I will revisit. The food was bad, the location worse.... Although the restaurant itself is decorated nicely inside. read more

Joseph Altenor is the owner who is driven to Help heal Haiti one cup at a time. Great authentic Haitian food and Blue Mountain coffee. They also have art for sale that was made by Haitian families. If you need a place to hold a meeting, they have plenty of space in the back room for about 30 people. If you're looking to have an event catered at your location, they do that too. read more

Best coffee in the area & the food is top notch as well! So many great things on there menu..... Great people doing great things

Food was great and oh the staff was very professional! I also enjoyed the pop up they have in the Shenango Valley Mall!

Absolutely loved it! Had lunch with my wife. Get the beans and rice for sure with a side of the spicy slaw. Mix it in together... so good! Coming back in the morning for another Cafe Lecaye too! read more

I have ate at Haitian Sensation many times and only have had one bad experience. Spicy pork with rice and beans is my go to! Lunch menu is where it's at! I live and work near the business and when I need a quick bite it's the easiest place! Call and order ready in 10mins! read more