The brunch here is amazing. I love that they take credit card and that the front is a giant antiques store. When you're sitting down and eating, it's like being at someone's house. It's very homey. Overall, the brunch entrees were alright. The vegan buffet is where the true shining star is. Everything from the grape leaves to the tomato and cucumber salad were seasoned so well and kept me coming back for more. The fruit was also so fresh and tasty. read more

I can't believe I haven't stopped in before! This is definitely my new favorite spot. I live right down the road, but today was my first time stopping by. Not only did I get a cute, vintage outfit for only $10, but I also grabbed some vegan, spicy penne pasta while I was there. I will be coming back all of the time! read more

The zenith is easily the coolest restaurant I've ever been to. The food is also fantastic. I went for the sunday brunch - my god. $10 for a main course and all you can eat sides. The sesame cold noodles and 10 different types of vegan cakes, wow. I had the tofu tacos - perfect. I also had a bite of the ginger seitan - also delicious. If I lived close, it would be a weekly haunt. PLEASE OPEN A ZENITH IN PHILADELPHIA. thank you. read more

Finally made it back to Zenith's Sunday brunch over the weekend, oh man did I miss this place! It was just as delicious and eclectic as ever. We arrived a little before 1 PM on Sunday and the timing was perfect. We first helped ourselves at the coffee station to a warm, delicious cup of joe. They have a nice little coffee station with tons of mugs, warm coffee and a selection of non-dairy and dairy creamers + sugars, where you can help yourself while you wait for your table. We then got seated right away at a table with another couple. Reminder it's communal seating here so if you're with a smaller group they will seat you at a table with other patrons. During Sunday brunch, for $11.50 you get the choice of an entrée, buffet access, plus unlimited coffee, iced tea, or hot tea. What an incredible deal! Typically they'll have about six entrée options including both breakfast (pancakes, eggs, etc.) and lunch (house-made veggie burger, pasta, etc.) options. Zenith is 100% vegan/vegetarian establishment, they just serve eggs on Sunday brunch and do have cheese & milk creamer as options. I used to come to Sunday brunch years ago but this past Sunday showed not much has changed - and I loved it! The buffet includes tons of varieties of salads, like an orzo curry, mayo-based macaroni salad, potato salad, fresh strawberry spinach salad, a black bean Mexican salad, chick pea salad, Asian peanut salad, delicious hummus, a huge tray of bread, plus an entire table of Bundt cakes and pies, just to name a few things!! I can't get over the deliciousness of those Bundt cakes - grapefruit & ginger, chocolate & vanilla, almond poppy seed (just a few standouts) - every single one baked to perfection. Our waitress was so polite and very attentive, checking on us regularly and offering us fresh coffee refills. Our entrées came out very quick, everything was warm and cooked just right. I opted for the house-made chickpea patty and my boyfriend the French toast - I think I liked his better than the burger, but I will say, the fixins on the burger were SO fresh and just made the sandwich so tasty. Overall fabulous experience, first time for my boyfriend and I know we'll be back time and time again. Left very full and very happy. read more

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One of THE most unique restaurants i've ever been to. The Zenith is an old art gallery turned thrift shop, turned restaurant with all vegetarian food, and a weekly menu that's never the same. I saw this place on Yelp and online and had to give it a shot. The side salad i had was top notch, as was the portabella mushroom with mashed yams and an apple salsa. Worth a visit just to see the interior, but a delicious, filling, home-made meal as well. read more

The Zenith - Side salad, overflowing with veggies and chickpeas - Vegetarian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've read the reviews so knew pretty much what I was in for. Kind of like going on a roller coaster for the first time but knowing what to expect because you spent months talking to your friends about it. I thought the experience was pretty cool, perhaps ghoulishly cool. We parked around the corner, and once we were on the street we walked right past it. There isn't a sign or anything but because of all the pictures on yelp I recognized it just as I passed it. We walked in, and right into what could be an art exhibit. Or a garage sale, depending on your point of view. Even the bathrooms are loaded with stuff. Other restaurants that use pieces of Americana as decor are mere imitators of this place. The Zenith is the real McCoy. Now about the food: I was there on a Saturday, and had the wheat berry salad. It was large, and filled me up. It tasted good and I was pleased with it. I will be back to try other items. read more

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So after reading all the 5 star reviews about Zenith, I had to stop in and see what everyone was raving about. I'll skip the part about how cool it is, the hipster ambiance, and how the inside is like an A.D.D. person's wet dream. That's already been hammered to death in all of the other reviews on this site. I should also state up front that I am a carnivore, Yes, that's right, I like to eat dead animals. But I knew the Zenith caters to the vegan nitch when I went in and I was all good with that. Lastly, I should mention that I noticed that most of the rave reviews on here are for the brunch menu. I came here around 5:00 pm and ordered from the dinner menu. The guy that greeted me had a friendly demeanor, invited me to choose a table and he handed me a menu. I chose the Curry Chick Pea Burrito mainly because it boasted "curry spices" and I have a palate for spicy foods. It didn't take long for my burrito to come and it was piping hot when it arrived. I cut it in half and took a bite and it was just there. I was hoping for the flavor to jump out but it was just a bland burrito. I asked for some Sriracha sauce which gave it some kick but I thought the curry should have done that. If you're a die-hard vegan I suppose this is the place for you. But if you're looking for a burrito, check out one of the many Mexican restaurants in the South Side that use beef. read more

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Well this place is amazing. Had brunch and everything was so good! My suggestion is order something sweet as your main dish because most things on the buffet are savory (other than the table of cakes that is). That said I had a Malkin Melt as my main, it was delicious and I don't regret getting it. All of the pasta salads are wonderful, the potato salad is a little different but very tasty, dolmas are excellent. The cakes and pie are superb - my favorite was the hot chocolate (the spicy kick was so good!). Go with an open mind. The vibe reminds me of another off beat vegan spot in Connecticut named Bloodroot, though this place has a feeling all its own. If the decor doesn't keep you entertained the random people you may be seated with will. Oh and the price can't be beat! All this for $11.50 is incredible. read more

I was visiting my friend from out of town with another vegan friend, and she took us here for Sunday brunch. It is hands down my favorite place and I wish they had one in NY/CT! We got there early to make sure we could get a seat since the line apparently gets long. The brunch included an entree PLUS the brunch. That was definitely more food than needed, I would have been happy with just the brunch, but wanted to try the entree as well. So I tried to take tiny portions of the brunch food just to get a taste. The setting was super cute too! Very quirky and fun. The prices were a great deal too. I had to drive around a block for parking but found parking on the street. I hope to go back next time I'm in Pittsburgh! read more

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Fantastic vegan/vegetarian place hidden in the back of an antique shop. We went there for brunch and enjoyed the $10 entree/drink/buffet. Great layout on the buffet. Friendly service. Fast delivery of entrees. Great ambiance. Good music playing in the background. Cool antiques out front! read more

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YUMMMMMMOOO. food was fresh and homemade. great chat with the owners son. enough space to spread out and walk around and look at the fun and funky shop. read more

I enjoy good food, and vegan dishes fall in that category. We went for Sunday brunch. The sundries tomatoes were delicious! I enjoyed my entree option, stuffed pepper, sooooo good. The buffet dishes were delicious. We shared a table with another group, they had to be some of the best strangers on the planet. We were lucky to have been seated with them. The front half of the restaurant is an antique store. It's a neat personality of a place. read more

Came by on the basis of a lonely planet recommendation while passing through Pittsburgh. Ordered the vegan toficken, the spicy peanut noodle salad and the green potato salad. Thorough disappointment. Vegan tofiken--patties were bland, about half an inch too thick and rubbery. Spicy peanut noodle salad--not remotely spicy but drowned in peanut sauce. Potato salad--passable but not enjoyable. The bag of chips and bottled cream soda were great though. read more

Ten bucks on a Sunday for an amazing buffet AND an entree, yes, please. Look, I think it's simple: I ate here before bowling a perfect game of duckpins. Woody Harrelson also ate here a few weeks after I bowled. Ergo, Zenith is for "Kingpin"'s. Eating here makes you stay on top of your game. It's game changing. Life changing, even. When can I go back? read more

The Zenith - Window of Zenith. - Vegetarian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Probably the best vegan place I have ever eaten! Zenith is located in the back of a vintage shop, which really confused me. After walking past all of the interesting, eclectic selection of things one could buy before or after a delicious vegan meal, you'll find the open seating area for the restaurant. They have unique decor that will keep your eyes wandering, and would certainly make for interesting conversations. The food is presented in a self-serve 'buffet' style. What can be frustrating is that things can run out, but their selection is so broad that you'll never find your plate empty less you've had your fill. Salads and desserts are incredible. I've only been twice and am always looking for more opportunities to take friends who have never been. Overall, a hidden gem that must be checked out, even if you're a carnivore!! read more

So pleased now that I have finally tried this place. I am rarely in this area but now I will go out of my way to come eat here for Sunday Brunch. I had vegan French toast and it tasted like the simple and wonderful classic before Veganism. But the buffet did me dirty. The overwhelming joy consumed me as I ate all the different sides. There was some Asian peanut noodle dish kinda thing that really stood out for me. I'm still so full, probably won't eat til next Sunday so I can come back with an even bigger appetite. read more

The Zenith - Vegan French toast - Vegetarian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very weird atmosphere, but charming. The restaurant sits in the back corner of a chaotic novelty/vintage/junk shop full of a ton of random items. The first thing that I noticed, that stuck with me through the night was that all the cloth textured items gave the restaurant a musky, hot smell. Like being in a carpet cocoon in humid weather. We had to seek out the small staff of husband and wife, but once we found them they were nice and attentive. We ordered the seitan meatloaf and stuffed mushrooms and both got the soup. Large portions, and the food came out quickly. The stuffed mushrooms weren't really stuffed as much as they were laying flat under a layer of rice and vegatables. The food was good, but not amazing. Seitan meatloaf and potatoes tasted like I expected. Gravy and potatoes is always pretty good. Mushroom and filling was flat. Good overall though! Soup was the best apart. read more

This place was NUTS. One of the coolest and mostly friendly restaurant experiences I've ever had. You walk through the vibin' thrift shop to get to the seating area, which is very large and contains an eclectic mix of seating and tableware. The menu was all vegetarian, which was SO cool, so I found it very hard to chose what to order (as normally I just chose whatever doesn't have meat). When the food arrived, it tasted wonderfully like a home cooked meal. If I ever return to Pittsburgh, I will definitely be bringing friends here! read more

Love this place! Can't believe it took me so long to get here. Came in on a Friday night. It was empty, which, compounded with the antiques everywhere, gave an initial creepy vibe. I would place the aesthetic right on the spooky/cute border. I dig it. The staff were extremely nice and attentive. Prices are very reasonable and portion size is great. I ordered the stuffed grape leaves and the seitan sandwich. In my opinion, I was taking a risk: eating grape leaves at a non Mediterranean place could be disastrous, and I'm quite picky about seitan. The risk totally paid off: the grape leaves were delicious, and the seitan sandwich was so good it's craveable. It invokes the taste and texture of a sloppy joe, with really great sauce and just the right amount of messiness. I know their menu rotates, so I'll be stalking it to see if the sandwich appears again. I finished my meal with raspberry vanilla cake. The cake was so moist and great, and they put a berry sauce on it (it had a funny name that I can't remember) that took it to the next level. In sum, a great spot for vegetarians/vegans and their omnivorous companions! read more

The buffet on Sunday is the only reason why I go here. The price is very reasonable and rings up to about $12.31 including tax. I really enjoy how I am able to choose from an entree, coffee or tea and the lovely spread of vegetarian side dishes for a low price. The food always tastes super fresh and the decor is so wonderfully kitschy. The service is a little slow and we had to wait about 20 minutes to get our bill. read more

I visited the Zenith yesterday for Sunday brunch with fellow Yelper Chelsea S. We'd been wanting to do brunch together for awhile, so I suggested the Zenith, since I knew it was near where she lives and I'd heard it was a really unique and cool brunch venue. Although neither of us are vegetarian or had tried a vegetarian brunch before, we're both game to try new things, so we decided to check it out. The first thing you notice when walking into the Zenith is the interesting kitschy antiques everywhere--including suspended from the ceiling. Unlike the Beehive coffeeshop further down Carson St., which has similar interesting decor, it's my understanding that these items--as well as the tables, chairs, flatware, etc.--can be purchased. I'm not sure of the range of prices, since I didn't inquire, though. The second thing that became apparent, which I didn't realize from reading previous reviews, is that parties of two are mostly seated together with other pairs (i.e., communal/family style seating). That wasn't a problem for us, since our tablemates were interesting conversation partners, but if you're a couple looking for an intimate/romantic brunch venue, you may wish to look elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you're game for meeting new people, by all means, check it out! As for ordering, the setup is a hybrid of a prix fixe and a brunch buffet. All of the entrees, which change on a weekly basis, are the same price ($11.50), which also includes coffee or tea with unlimited refills. (I had herbal tea.) Once you order, you have access to the buffet tables, one of which focuses on salads and fruit/vegetable side dishes, and the other of which contains an assortment of bundt cakes. For my entree, I ordered the pumpkin pancakes. I was expecting wafer-thin flapjacks, but they turned out to be quite thick, moist, and cakey--in a good way. This entree was proof that vegetarian fare can be quite filling! I wasn't as much of a fan of the side dish that came with it (not sure what exactly it was), but it added some welcome savoriness. As it were, my selections from the vegetable buffet table added the savoriness I needed to offset the sweetness of the pancakes. They included pasta salad, thai peanut noodles (?), chickpea salad, spinach salad, a piece of bread, and some fruit, as well. All of them were quite good, and also filling in their own right. Finally, I sampled several of the bundt cakes (double chocolate, vanilla blueberry, poppy seed lemon, and orange lavender (?)). While I enjoyed all of them, too, my favorite was the double chocolate, due to its moistness. If you don't have as much of a sweet tooth as me, you may prefer some of the other flavors, which were less sweet. I'm definitely glad that I tried the Zenith's brunch buffet, since it's one of the most unique brunches in PGH, for sure. Even if you're leery of vegetarian food, I'd encourage you to check it out--I daresay you'll be pleasantly surprised! And, of course, it was great to share the experience with a fellow Yelper (Chelsea S.), as well as our table mates, and make some new friends while enjoying a delicious brunch! read more

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Seriously, one of thee most unique places to eat in the Burgh! Big thing here is, it's an antique shop that also has awesome vegetarian food! So being a antique shop, they draw upon that for all their decorations in the dining room area. It's like walking into your quirky grandma or aunt's house. The food could stand alone, without the antiques shop. I ordered the lentil burger for the first time ever. I can happily report back that it was absolutely delish! It was HUGE and packed full of goodies (what I found out was, lentils, bread crumbs, potatoes, etc.). The burger kinda fell apart after a few bites so I opted to eat with a fork. No worries, it still tasted good! It also came with a side of chips, but I opted out because of my lame diet and ended up getting a side salad. The side salad acted more like a full salad, it was served in a tiny bowl stuffed full of fresh lettuce, peppers and grapes! Since I'm a huge fan of tea I was also super excited to see such a massive tea list. I choose the Almond Spice black tea and am happy to report it was super tasty. Loved that it came out in a pot all for myself! I love my own personal tea parties! The antique side is, of course, filled with a plethora of chachkies. But there's many many treasures to be found! I totally dug a couple of awesome 70's style dresses that inspire me to find some kind of 70's themed party (or throw one!). I thought the vintage costume jewelry selection was awesome though! It was a win win for me walking out of there with a full belly and a $12 vintage bracelet! Don't be fooled, this place is legit awesomeness! read more

My new favorite brunch spot in the 'burgh! It's all vegetarian, and sooo good. Definitely worth waiting in the line that forms before this place opens up on Sunday. You pick an entree, usually there are french toast and scramble options--last time I went, there was even a BBQ seitan sandwich. I went with lemon artichoke stew, which was heavenly. There are also different herbal teas, juices, and coffee to choose as a beverage. The best part is the buffet line--close to 30 different salads (veggie, pasta, and fruit) to choose from and a whole table full of pies and cakes. The dishes are fiestaware and different antique pitchers and glasses from the Zenith's antique store. The atmosphere is cute and kitschy, and you can buy any of the art on the walls. I will definitely be back for brunch on future Sundays, I might even try lunch or dinner here as well. The Zenith is a great little place! read more

I actually can't get over it. It's been almost 24 hours and I'm still struggling with the fact that I paid just $10 for this brunch experience. I say "experience," because it truly is one! The front of Zenith is bursting with antiques from floor to ceiling. Nothing life-changing, but a delightful assortment to peruse while waiting for a table. We waited 40 minutes on a Sunday afternoon, but it flew by amongst the racks of vintage clothing, jewelry, housewares and hipsters. Our party of four was seated at a roomy 6-top that you'd swear came straight outta Grandma's kitchen. I had no idea what to expect from the brunch and was very excited to learn that we were given an option of one of many mouthwatering entrees AND the buffet. I asked what type of food was on the buffet and I absolutely stopped listing when our server said "Well, we have a cake buffet..." A CAKE BUFFET? I mean, why...haven't...I...been...here....before?! Yes, a cake buffet; chock full of a variety of bundt cakes including Banana Chocolate, Raspberry Almond, Chocolate Coconut and just too many more to mention. The buffet also included a salad section featuring peanut noodles, macaroni salad, hummus, potato salad and again - too many more to mention. After stuffing my face with much of the aforementioned I received my entree of Seitan Gyro (vegetarian gyro). It was fine, but I wouldn't order it again. Let me be clear though - nothing WRONG with the gyro. It just turns out I don't love Seitan. Also included in the massive $10 charge is your choice of hot or iced tea. I opted for the raspberry/peach iced and DAMN, it was good! I liked the glass so much, I asked if I could buy it and they obliged, for the super-fair price of $3. So, for $16 (including glass and tip) I walked out of Zenith with my fill of gyro, bundt cakes galore, delicious salads-o-plenty and a really big smile. I can't wait to return!!!! read more

Wow! It's A LOT to visually take in, but that's what makes it cool and unique! Everything is for sale and if you are into the antique and nostalgic, it's a blast to browse through. I'm sorry I'm an absolute clean freak and I personally was impressed by the level of clean all things considered. The previous mention of dust, I gotta say it wasn't like that in the eating area and honestly not much in the shop either. Now what I am always most concerned about... THE FOOD....Delicious! The bean and rice soup was fantastic! The jarkata wrap was mouth watering! The combo of perfectly marinated and texture of the tofu, the peanut sauce and the touch of sunflower seeds and raisin - yummy! Can not wait to go back for brunch. The server was sweet and a pleasure to speak to. Oh that cranberry and chocolate cake - OH MY...moist and delicious! Not overly sweet and just perfect. read more

I've only ever been to the brunch but - my god, I would eat here every Sunday morning if I could get my lazy butt out of the house on time... Zenith is where hipster goes to die (I mean- it's connected to an antique store, there are Christmas lights all year round, local artists decorate the walls with their art, etc.) The service is fast and the entree is usually good! If it's your first time I'd stay away from the bottom of the menu where they get more "adventurous." And hey - if the entree isn't good there's an entire side buffet and bundt cake buffet awaiting your hungry selves. I could go on, but you'd have to experience the hipster glory of Zenith yourself. read more

As a meat-eater with a vegetarian sister and a vegan best friend, I often find myself searching for places that will satisfy both me and the ones I love. Let me tell you--Zenith is it! Best time to go is on Sunday mornings for their enormous brunch-y buffet!! Peanut sauce noodles, stuffed grape leaves, delicious green beans (how do they make them taste so good!??) and a huge assortment of cakes for dessert. You will not leave hungry! Just about everything is vegan and I do not miss the meat/dairy at all. All the food is full of flavor and truly tasty! The owner also get a special coffee blend from La Prima that is awesome. Did I mention this place is also an antique shop? As if it couldn't get any cooler, you can browse and peruse the extensive shop before or after you eat, or you can come in just to shop! I could easily spend a whole day in Zenith, shopping, eating, shopping again--and maybe then some more eating. Great place to take anyone who is looking for an out-of-the-box Pittsburgh experience. read more

Zenith is seriously one of the best places that I have ever been. On Sundays there is an all you can eat vegetarian buffet. There is hummus, macaroni salad, tabbouleh, and about five different dessert items to choose from. I think that all the desserts are vegan too. That would be enough for $10, but no, you get to choose a hot entree and a tea. I got blueberry pancakes that were to die for. It's such a great concept. Also progressive is their seating policy. If you have 3 people in your party and another party has two in their party and a table for five happens to open up, you may be sat with another group. It was a wee bit awkward at first but we started talking and made food friends. I seriously loved this place and I'm so glad that Natalia took me there. Since there is generally a long wait, the fact that the waiting area doubles as an amazing thrift store makes it an easy wait. The awkward part is carrying all the stuff you want to buy into the dining area and then finding a safe place for it until you pay. Few things have prices on them but it's not an arm and a leg for most things. I wound up with some Japanese owl coffee cups from the 70's and some vintage wild floral printed fabric. read more

Walk in, wait five minutes..but hey look at cool antiques/vintage items. I was excited! Sit down with others at one table. Okay, I'm chatty. My friend and I tried to sit next to the couple and were informed that we should leave a seat in between...hmmm...social? Really? Told the waitress we had never been there. My friend wasn't really that hungry, so the idea of a full entree for brunch didn't appeal to her. I ordered almond french toast with raspberry sauce...we were going to share (didn't understand it was a buffet). The waitress "kindly" informed us that we would have to be charged for two people. Okay, fine, that's legit. So my friend and I decided to eat what we could...get our money's worth! We're eating the french toast...the waitress scurries over..."I'm going to have to charge you for two if she keeps eating". What? We thought you were anyway. Apparently my friend and I go from restaurant to restaurant trying to cheat them out of as much money as possible. Soggy french toast and a catty waitress...no thanks...I'm good. P.S. I really tried to give it a chance...but I suppose my hipster status isn't solid enough. read more

The Zenith is a hidden gem. If you like antiques, this place is paradise. If you like quality vegetarian food, this place is paradise. If you like antiques and quality vegetarian food, then might as well pack your bags and move into the store. I came here for Sunday brunch. To be honest, the antiques (especially the mannequins) kind of freaked me out a little bit. I'm not a huge antiques fan, so thought the atmosphere was a little bit stuffy. However, once I got over that and focused on the food, I had an amazing experience. For ~$10, you get an entrée of your choice and access to an all you can eat buffet filled with delicious appetizers and desserts (cake galore). I got the soft tacos for my entrée. I'm not a vegetarian, but I thought the vegetarian tacos were delicious. I couldn't even tell they were vegetarian. For those who are vegans, there are plenty of options too. I think I focused on the buffet more than the entrée itself. Atmosphere is great! People are friendly and so much to look at while you eat. Overall, this place is absolutely amazing. It has a lot of exotic dishes and perfect for vegetarians/vegans. Even a meat eater like myself thought the vegetarian options were phenomenal. A little warning though, you have to be a little adventurous with food and be willing to try unusual sounding choices. read more

Here it is my 100th review here on my favorite website. If any place is deserving of being my big milestone review it's Zenith. While I'd been there more than once before, it had been too long and I didn't think I could accurately review it without more recent research being done. (Which is a great excuse for me to go back and have brunch again and again and again. I am a research assistant extraordinaire.) Let's take two things I love thrifting/antiques and brunch and smash them all together into one Sunday morning good time. The interior of this store/restaurant is so full of interesting bits that there are things literally hanging from the ceiling. When you walk into the main room it's almost a feeling of sensory overload. So many fun items to look at and touch. You can buy everything, right down to the chair you sit in while you eat and the dishes you use. It's not particularly a perfect place for preschoolers though as some pieces are precariously perched and practically praying to be pushed over. (Like that alliteration I used there? Priceless!) Just one hiccup, a lot of items have no prices on them and I'm not really sure where you take an item you want to purchase. It's best to get there before they open at 11am as a line begins to form immediately. For $10 you get to pick an entree (of which they have 5 or 6 options which change each week), hot or cold tea or coffee, and access to the buffet. The options are vegan or vegetarian and they always have fresh fruit and fresh baked breads. The dessert table is usually various pies and bundt cakes. The flavors are great and subtle too. It's a small space so if you're claustrophobic or don't like beat sat with strangers this most likely isn't for you. They do take cards or cash so you're safe either way. If you're looking for a unique brunch experience you'll want to make the Southside a stop off. read more

A friend took me to The Zenith yesterday for brunch. After hearing about it for awhile and how much of a hipster mecca it was, I was a bit apprehensive and had flashbacks of the morning brunch sketch from Portlandia. Thankfully there was no line wrapped around the building and we only had about a 10 minute wait. We were seated at a table with two other couples. I didn't realize it would be communal dining, but luckily the other diners were cool and kept to themselves. I could see it being a problem for some, though (groups with kids, etc). The deal for Sunday brunch was incredible: coffee or tea, an entree, and the buffet all for only $10. The entree I had (Almond Pancakes) wasn't anything remarkable. In fact, I didn't even finish it because they were dry and missing that sort of richness I usually crave in a good pancake. HOWEVER, the brunch buffet was FANTASTIC! There was a homemade baked cake/bread table, full of yummy looking bundt-cake type of things. I'm not into sweets, but I tasted a small piece of banana raspberry bread and it was delish. I got my fill on the savory side of the buffet: spicy asian flavored green bean salad, a rotini pesto salad, the homemade hummus that is probably the best I've ever tasted, and much much more. In the future, I think I may skip the entree and just veg out (excuse my pun) on the buffet. I was certainly full after leaving here, and not in the gross way that sometimes comes from places where they use a bunch of processed canned nonsense from Sysco. This place certainly did fresh vegetarian food correctly, unlike it's competitors across town (ahem, Quiet Storm). The only thing that would make this place better is air conditioning. I will certainly be back! read more

This is one of Pittsburgh's hidden gems. It is tucked away in the Southside and most people probably walk right by not knowing it is a restaurant. We went here based on a recommendation and I was glad I knew that I should walk to the back of the shop and around the corner to get to the restaurant. Otherwise, I may have though I was in the wrong place. There is usually only one person working there during the day (probably not the case for brunch), so be prepared to wait a while, although you may not have to. If you have to, definitely walk around and check out the antiques. I believe everything (even the table you are sitting at while you eat) is for sale. The food is fantastic. I have tried a number of different items on the menu, and have been blown away every time. They seem to switch their menu up often enough, and I have heard great things about their brunch. I will be back soon to try it! read more

Yinz I will miss this place. I have eaten so many Sunday brunches here its kind of ridiculous- I went to a lovely bridal shower hosted here on a Saturday (they do private parties too)- and also happy food times were had. Two words: PIE TABLE. Thats right your $10 brunch buys you an entree, coffee, a buffet of side dishes and a buffet of cake/pie. I'm shedding tears right now about how $10 will buy me two cups of coffee in NYC read more

Went here for the first time and it really is all about the atmosphere! I loved it because its vegetarian and its hard to find a menu you can order anything off of. My favorite part: the deserts!!! SUUUPER YUMMMM!!!! Anyway, go to zenith, it's not boring and the food is good. read more

The Zenith - zenith! - Vegetarian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I really wanted to LOVE Zenith because as a pretty harcore carnivore, eating vegetarian is one way for me to try having an exotic culinary experience every now and then. So one weekend when my veggie loving Mom was in town, we decided to hit the famed Sunday brunch at Zenith. I must not have read the reviews here before I went, because I was shocked to see a line. I didn't bother me though because I figured with a line that long waiting for the restaurant to open, it must be worth the wait! What did truly dissapoint me was the seating arrangement. I'm a perfectly sociable, friendly person and chatting with strangers of my own choice at a bar is great fun to me. But one thing I was not prepared or excited to do was spend Sunday morning and the last morning of my mom's visit making small talk with strangers. I realize this is Zenith's way of maximizing business and satisfying the long lines of people at the door. But I would have appreciated at least some sign on the wall or something "you will be making akward small talk with strangers over breakfast" to warn me so that perhaps we could have headed to Tom's Diner instead where my mom and I could gossip about our crazy relatives in relative privacy. I'm probably not the best judge being that I'm not vegan nor vegetarian, but I thought the food was delicious and so did my mom. I don't remember what she ordered, but I had french toast with strawberries, I believe. It was better than good...not awe-inspiring, but yummy. What really delighted me was all the salads, the dolmatas, and the cakes. My god, the cakes were delicious. I could have had nothing but cake for brunch that day. Overall, it was an interesting experience and I enjoyed the food. The atmosphere...eh. The service....eh. I haven't been back since that visit which was a few months ago, and I don't really plan to go back in the very near future. read more

So great!!! I'd been wanting to go for awhile, just based on the reviews and the tales that spoke of an all vegetarian brunch place with an antique store in the waiting area (my dream come true?). The Zenith lived up to every wild expectation I could have. They sat us fairly quickly considering we came during the busiest Sunday brunch time. Interestingly, we could've been sat immediately if we agreed to share a table with another couple who were regulars. The hostess explained some people love it, others would rather eat alone; personal preference! Excellent, attentive service. You order a main dish, which is accompanied by a buffet to the side with all the delicious side dishes you could want! Ridiculously quickly our server brought us out our entrees. I got the banana pancakes with syrup which was paired with an Indian tasting rice. Such an unusual, surprisingly perfect combination! I will admit the coffee was not good, but the rest more than made up for it!! I will absolutely be going on the regular. read more

Good tasting food sweet people the atmosphere is extremely eclectic though kinda hit or miss. Feels like you're eating home cooked vegan meals in a antique haunted mansion. read more

Came here for lunch - the ambiance and vibes were super warm and homey. I had their tortilla soup and side salad. The tortilla soup was good in the same way your mom, friend, or someone who isn't necessarily a professional chef makes food that feels and tastes good, if that makes sense. The side salad was pretty standard and consisted of raw veggies and a homemade dressing. Everything was super affordable. I do wanna come back to try the brunch here, for sure! read more

An eclectic, funky place that is so cool!! I'm not a vegan but the place has wonderful food and great tea!!!! I highly recommend the Zenith!! BYOBand enjoy the decor!!! read more

The Zenith - Vegetarian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania