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    The Zenith

    4.1 (241 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Salad, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Hipster
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    They had me at these vintage water glasses!
    Cayla S.

    What an eclectic gem! Love the decor inside. It's busy yet comforting. The food was very tasty. I loved the pepper steak, such great flavor with the tomatoes and onions! Even better, a friend and I ate here with two slices of banana cake (wonderful btw) for $31! C'mon where can you find that these days?

    Chickpea hummus sandwich was very tasty!
    Neli R.

    Food was really good. I had the Buffalo hummus which was good but too salty. Then I had the chickpea sandwich and it was sooo good. I gave it a 4 out of 5 because of the salty hummus. The place was really cool. It looks like a thrift store. I'm not sure if the items there are for sale.

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    Sunny I.

    From the moment we walked into the restaurant, adorned with antique items, to the fantastic buffet spread, we had a wonderful experience. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere of dining among antique pieces while enjoying wholesome vegetarian and vegan food was delightful. It's very reasonably priced, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

    Setien steak and mushrooms
    Paige C.

    I had a chance to go here again with my friend and I got the seitan steak and mushrooms it was so good I finished the entire plate. It also came with a side salad and steamed broccoli. The inside was still decorated for Christmas and it looked so cute. I like how the menu is always changing and the Sunday brunch I am dying to go to it again.

    Karl D.

    What a fantastic and unique find for vegans! Very impressed with this 19 year vegan restaurant. The food and service was great and look forward to returning each time I am in the Pittsburgh area. Staff was very nice and the decor is very unique and hard to describe. The food quality is good and there is nothing negative to say about this great place.

    What a delightful space!
    Barbara B.

    On a scale of documentaries to romances, The Zenith is Alice in Wonderland. With an eclectic and thoughtfully laid-out collection of items sprawling from floor to high ceilings, The Zenith welcomes guests into an alternate reality. Walk deeper into The Zenith, and you'll arrive to the restaurant portion of the shop where they offer a weekly menu of Vegan and Vegetarian options. My partner and I ordered the Peanut Noodle Salad, Wedding Soup, Red Bean Tacos, and the Ratatouille. Every bite offered an explosion of flavor, and we were well pleased. Service was wonderful, but it's good to note that this is a more homey, mom-and-pop style restaurant. It's comfortable and intimate all at once. Pro Tip: Walk all the way into the back because they usually seat the far dining room before the mid-dining room.

    mongolian seitan
    dan g.

    I appreciate history and the OG vegetarian places across the country but my visit to the Zenith was a disappointment. The space itself is a strange but interesting combination vintage shop, cafe, and crazy Nana's house. This is a positive thing. Apparently there's a somewhat rotating menu. We had- Mongolian seitan Cold peanut noodle salad Burrito the seitan was homemade strips which were fine but they were over under cooked brown rice and the only other thing in the dish was an overly generous amount of scallions. My daughter had the noodles as an entree and liked them overall but didn't rave about them. The burrito was fine but basic. We wanted to try one of the 5 or 6 cakes they had on display but they told us they only had one flavor available for some vague unclear reason. We passed. We were the only customers in the entire place which the guy working ascribed to the vegan fest taking the business that day.

    Almond French Toast!
    Abby L.

    The Zenith is one of my favorite brunch spots ever. Not only is the food fantastic, but the restaurant doubles as a unique antique shop and there are tons of things to look at. If you have no attention span, you'll definitely be a fan! I've been going to Zenith for a few years now, and I even follow their Instagram account to peep the weekly menu. My favorites are their lentil burgers (best vegan mayo in town) and the almond pancakes. On my last visit a couple weekends ago I got almond French toast that came with some delicious, sweet blueberry syrup. The buffet is only $11.50 for tea or coffee, a buffet of cakes and different cold salads, and your choice of an entree. It's a steal for the amount of food you get. Also, who doesn't love a bar of cakes? Zenith is in the South Side of Pittsburgh, and if you are visiting the area it's a great place to shop around after eating. The antiques here are fun to look at and you may be able to take something unique home. Even if you don't adopt the vegan or vegetarian diet you'll leave here happy and full!

    Tofu sandwich
    Miriam B.

    When my friend suggested a vegan restaurant for brunch I was hesitant but she convinced me with the all you can eat salad bar and cakes. Came here on a weekend around noon for brunch. There's plenty of free street parking. The restaurant is attached to a thrift shop, you have to go to the back to put your name in for seating. It took about 20 minutes to get a table but there were plenty of sofas to sit and wait, or you can browse at their extensive collection of items in the store from clothes to jewelry. The brunch menu let's you choose an entree in addition to access to their salad bar which has hummus, fruit salad, Thai style noodles, etc, in addition to 5+ cakes they have on display and coffee/tea. All this for the price of $11. I chose the tofu style Philly cheesesteak and helped myself to a sampling from the salad bar. The sandwich I had came with this rice that was delicious. Honestly it was my favorite part of the whole meal. To top it off at the end, I tried various of their cakes. The winner was the almond poppy seed. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely come check this place out. You won't leave hungry, I promise.

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    Veggies N'at

    Veggies N'at

    4.9
    (7 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    I was introduced to Veggies N'at at a Garfield Community Farm fundraiser. Their food is absolutely…read moreamazing. The chef changed his diet in 2017, on a path to eating more healthy foods. Everything on the menu is connected to mindful eating, loving and appreciating yourself, and improving your health and the way you feel about yourself. That sounds pretty heavy, but I recommend that you try it. It may not change your life, but at least you can appreciate how delicious it is, and how vibrant and healthy you feel after eating it. All the ingredients are fresh and healthy, you couldn't ask for anything more. Bottom line, it tastes fantastic.

    I visited them last August while attending the VegFest and like many other places I've enjoyed over…read morethe years that I have yet to review I am just now getting around to leaving them one. So, actually a guy at the information booth was eating something from here and I asked him where he got it from because it looked very good and he recommended them to me. So we headed their way. Tbh: Every place that we wanted to eat at had a line 25-50 deep and we were super hungry and their line was only like 5-7 people deep which was a blessing. First off, the service in general was kind of crappy, but I understand as it was a hot and very busy day and from what they told my gf at the time they were getting low on food as well and only had a couple items that were left from the menu. After deciding what we wanted which was one of three things my gf at the time ordered us the Mac and Cheese and a container of ranch to take home while I looked for a place for us to eat. So after they handed her our food we headed over to an area with tables and chairs to eat the Mac and Cheese. I must say we both thoroughly enjoyed every single bit of it and my gf at the time isn't even vegan. So that says a lot! I highly recommended it :) FYI: The person who took her order also forgot to give her the container of ranch she paid for. I wasn't made aware that she purchased it until afterwards because my gf at the time wanted to surprise me but they didn't give her a receipt so she had no proof. Oh well, you live and learn, sadly! The vibe on this day was on point so we let the little things go in regards to the crappy service and the shorting us of an overpriced container of ranch fall to the wayside and continued on with our wonderful day, smiling and enjoying the amazing festival and area. If I decide to stop by your food trailer again this year at the festival or whenever I am somewhere you are posted up in front of, I hope you make up for your mistakes from last year because that's the right thing to do.

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    Loaded Nachos
    Delish :)
    Delish :)
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    EYV Restaurant

    EYV Restaurant

    4.7
    (53 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Amazing experience ! I like the small and seasonal menu. The way the vegetables are cooked and…read morecombined is really creative. It was original and tasty. I definitely recommend it for a unique culinary experience. The service was amazing, our waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and how the dishes are prepared

    There is a lot of hype surrounding this restaurant. It is super unique since the concept entails…read moreputting vegetables athe forefront of the meal. The restaurant is in the heart of the Northside on Ohio Street nestled among some other really great restaurants like Siempre Algo and Fig & Ash. Parking is a little tricky and the street is a little sketchy. Inside, the restaurant is small with the open kitchen on the first floor and additional seating and a bar on the second floor. When we visited the restaurant first, there was a power outage so we had to leave. The restaurant was accommodating and gave us our drinks for free and allowed us to easily reschedule. There's no doubt that the chef is excellent and classicly French trained. Every dish was exquisitely plated and flavors were intricately chosen that paired well and complimented each other. You could tell that the chef used different culinary techniques on each dish, and it did not go unnoticed. However, I really did not enjoy the food. Everything was super flavorful to the point where it was almost too overpowering. The flavors paired well together but often created an explosion of flavor in my mouth and not in a good way. I feel as though the chef compensated the lack of meat with extra flavor that really did not leave a lasting impression. Vegetables are naturally very bland and require a lot of flavoring to enhance the natural taste, so it makes sense why each dish was so flavorful. Nevertheless, it really just was not for me. I think this restaurant is unique and special and such a bright light to the restaurant scene in Pittsburgh, but I also feel like it's specialized for a certain type of eater, and it is not for everyone! I am super glad that I went outside of my comfort zone to try this restaurant, but I most likely will not be back. On a side note, the service was absolutely excellent. Our waiter was super attentive and willing to explain everything dish to us. It was refreshing and welcomed after we have had some horrific service experiences lately. Kudos to the chef for his excellent craftsmanship! He truly is what holds the restaurant together!

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    The kitchen
    The kitchen
    Cumin roasted beets
    Cumin roasted beets
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    Snack sampler
    The Fat Squirrel Ice Cream & Eatery

    The Fat Squirrel Ice Cream & Eatery

    4.4
    (39 reviews)
    50.3 mi

    Came out this way to spend a weekend in the woods. We passed this on the drive and figured we give…read moreit a shot and it was 100% worth the stop. Friendly staff, great seating outside and the food was the cherry on top. They preface it takes a while to make, and it did, but that was fine. The sweet potato fries were to die for, the best starter you can think of. Everything about it, crispy fries, flavorful meet and the sauce made the dish. The sandwich was decent, chicken was tender and it was fresh. I'd love to try another dish if we are ever in the area!

    Whether good or bad I always give a fair review I've been to the fat squirrel many times I believe…read morethat the menu and the food is one of the most unique and delicious menus in Western PA but I had a very bad experience the last time I went we arrived there was four people in the restaurant the server took 15 minutes to come over to us so we ordered two meals and two drinks at the same time now 45 minutes later nobody checked to see if we needed a drink nobody told us why the food was so late the server then came over and said that they lost the ticket but the food will be right away well took another 20 minutes right away we should have have left then why wouldn't the server realize that they usually come over in 20 minutes and say your food will be out soon why would it take them 45 minutes to think about the order I think it was never put in so then we got our food and the server came over in a decent amount of time we got free dessert it came right out so then we're all finished for 5 minutes and we asked for a box I see our server coming through the door with our boxes and check a woman pokes her head in the door and says something to him now it would have taken one minute for us to pay and get the boxes the server turned around went back in and literally was in there 15 minutes getting and waiting desserts for the people that poked their head in finally we never saw the server again another girl I think the hostess had to come over and we paid our bill the only thing we got was a free dessert

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    Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
    Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
    Jamaican Jerk Crusted Tofu with grilled onions, sans rice due to diet restrictions
    Jamaican Jerk Crusted Tofu with grilled onions, sans rice due to diet restrictions
    Pan-Seared 8oz Steak Medallions with Brussel sprout risotto and fried Onion

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    Pan-Seared 8oz Steak Medallions with Brussel sprout risotto and fried Onion
    Sittay's Mediterranean Kitchen

    Sittay's Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.6
    (101 reviews)
    24.0 mi
    $$

    First time back in Greensburg in 4 years & stopped again at Sittays. The Sleek was so good last…read moretime, I had it again. Got it was garlic sauce on the side. Also added side of grilled chicken, which actually was on the side it was like a full plate of grilled chicken. So I definitely had a leftover box to take home in an entire second mail the next day. Service is always friendly. They have a credit card reader they bring to your table when you pay so it's pretty quick to check out. When I arrive there were only three other tables but by the time I left around 7 o'clock the restaurant was full and they were also having many takeout orders. I definitely recommend it if you like Mediterranean and Syrian food!

    This review pains me as I enjoy food not common to this area. I am a foodie and enjoy trying new…read morethings. Don't get me wrong in what I'm about to say, the food was great! The service was good! The pricing was good ! My problem is , I discovered ants in my drink! Kinda takes your taste buds out of the game when your brain says you drank bugs! Brought this to our waitress attention and she gave me another glass of of soda , that I had no intention of drinking. So we pressed on as the food was good. The waitress brought a sky tab for payment and brought more ants to the table. I called the waitress over and she apologized and took this to the owner or manager and came back to us with offering free baklava! The person in charge couldn't be bothered to come and address the situation even as we were the only people in the restaurant. I won't ever go back, even though the food was good. After standing up, I noticed VEVO insect lights plugged into every outlet around the dining room. So they know they have issues , Apparently Mediterraneans don't have people skills! Sorry! Just my experience at a restaurant of a cuisine I tried for the first time today! I wouldn't have given a negative review if this issue was addressed better! I don't blame the waitress, I blame the person in charge!

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    Sittay's Mediterranean Kitchen
    Chicken kabob with rice pilaf and hot sauce
    Chicken kabob with rice pilaf and hot sauce
    Sample appetizer

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    Sample appetizer
    Essence

    Essence

    4.7
    (11 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This Illy Philly is out on a dinner date in the Southside, and I've always wanted to experience…read moreEssence for their vegan and Caribbean fare. It was a Saturday and the restaurant had a nice ambiance. They don't have their liquor license yet, so it is BYOB! I wish I'd known because I would have definitely brought a bottle of wine! The server greeted me with a smile and knew the menu. She made the suggestions of the Fried Dumplings ( you can get them steamed) with spinach and tofu, and it was sooo good!!! Delicous!!! My date ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower, and it was definitely hot, but good. For dinner, I ordered the Black Bean Bowl, which was a rice bowl packed with black beans, grilled veggies, and corn with a cream sauce, but that is not quite what I got. It was rice and beans, mixed, corn with no cream sauce, broccoli, and two plantains. The rice was not too savory, the broccoli was a bit bland and there was no cream sauce on the corn....sad face. I will definitely give this place another go to try their other dishes because the Dumplings were so good. There is off street parking, the service was really good and next time I'm bringing some friends. A couple bottles of wine and a palate ready for some Caribbean vegan goodness!!!!

    I went to Essence for Mother's day brunch during Chef Earl's popup and even though it didn't have…read moregreat ambience due to the restaurant being completely empty, it had great food and service! We got the fresh juices, pineapple ginger apple and the mango one and both were super fresh and tasty. For appetizers we got the spinach sambosa and the no crab cake. The sambosa was great with the sauce and the no-crab cake was tasty but didn't hold its shape together. I really loved the jollof rice, falafel burger, and the ful madammas. Everything was vegan and really good. Even my mom loved it! Would recommend coming here and trying out some of everything! The waitress was really attentive and gave lots of recommendations and tips on what to get!

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    Complimentary bread with marmalade and oil
    Complimentary bread with marmalade and oil
    Essence
    Essence

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    The Zenith - vegetarian - Updated August 2026

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