Vegan
Take-out
Caribbean
Trinidadian
100% vegan traditional Trinidadian food restaurant offering doubles, coconut bake, oyster mushroom "fish" bake, jerk chik'n, plantains and more. Open Wed-Sun 11:30am-7:00pm.
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1534 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15212
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Last update on 14 Apr 2024 by lentils_af
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35 Reviews
First Review by VeggieKev
kwaltz11
Points +29
Great food and atmosphere! - Edit
We stopped in to try a few things and were blown away. The food is amazing. The crispy oyster mushroom sandwich is the perfect texture and so full of flavor. The coconut rice was great. The staff was also so knowledgeable and kind. We would definitely be back.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely atmosphere, Kind staff
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artracer
Points +48
Loved it - Edit
Small storefront with tables inside and picnic tables out front. We had a Bowl, the Two Hand Pie weekend special and a Tamarind/Ginger drink, all were great. Staff was helpful and friendly, restaurant was clean and bright.
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nlevine94
Points +976
Phenomenally Fresh and New - Edit
Thoroughly pleased with my first trip to ShadoBeni. Was first in line on a Saturday morning, ended up ordering the buss up shut with curried chickpeas and potato, okra, and baigon choka (eggplant stew). All fantastic - great flavor, balance of sweet and savory, and ever so filling. Had to also try the coconut bake with sorrel jelly for novelty sake, and it was a fluffy white bread with pungent sweet jelly, similar to hibiscus.
Read moreLovely staff answered all my silly questions, and pricing was perfect. Check em out!
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KaleSnail
Points +71
Standout of Our Pittsburgh Visit! - Edit
My boyfriend and I ended up here after visiting the "Mattress Factory" art museum in Pittsburgh and looking for something nearby. Little did we know we would be ending up at probably one of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to! Shadobeni specializes in Trinidadian cuisine, which features heavy African and South Asian influences. As you might expect based on all of that, it is very vegan friendly, and lends itself well to being the basis of this fully vegan restaurant! I ordered the "buss up shut"--a super flaky flatbread that ostensibly resembles a "busted up shirt"--with sides of chewy okra, piquant and cinnamon-y curried chickpeas, and creamy stewed eggplant (the special). My boyfriend opted for the burrito-like roti wrap, full of spinach and soya based mock meat. We also split an order of the coconut bake, a very light, biscuit-y bread served with a fruity tropical jam, and sipped on some delicious sorrel and hibiscus punch plus a very chunky and ice cold passionfruit smoothie. Frankly, all of the food was phenomenal here. The only thing I didn't care for was the pepper based sauce, which I found to be extremely and inedibly spicy! Much preferred the sour but complex tamarind sauce they offer. All of the other aspects of the restaurant were good--fast and pleasant service, cheerful interior space with some cool art books to leaf through, and reasonably affordable. I really don't think you can go wrong with Shadobeni!
Read morePros: Simple But Delicious Menu, Excellent Drinks, Charming Atmosphere
Cons: Pepper Sauce is VERY Spicy!
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stonecat
Points +757
Delicious - Edit
I had a rotti wrap, which was amazing. The mango sauce is perfection. Their wine was also very unique and delicious. My only regret is that I was too full for dessert!
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XOXO
Points +1836
Full of heat - Edit
And very flavorful. Caribbean gets hit by Indian influencers in a unique way. Enjoy.
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meesh1970
Points +65
Interesting - Edit
A very interesting selection. I got the Shepherd’s Pie on special. Tasty.
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daalai
Points +1703
Delicious food - Edit
The food was delicious and unique. I highly recommend it! We got the special (can’t remember the name) and oyster mushroom sandwich which had an amazing bread. We also got the sprinkle cookie. They don’t have any nuts or peanuts so that’s a relief for those with allergies.
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CaseyHale
Points +646
Delicious food and great service - Edit
They are amazing people! Very inviting and kind. The restaurant has a wonderful vibe. On top of that the food is delicious. Lots of healthy options and mostly healthy options(fried oyster mushrooms). The fried mushroom is delicious and not real oily.
Read morePros: Employees and overall vibe, Mostly healthy food, Delicious food
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lentils_af
Points +675
knew it’d be 5 ⭐️ on bite 1 - Edit
Yummmm. Go! Had the oyster mushroom sandwich, macaroni and coconut rice bowl. Everything was delicious.
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nthusa
Points +27
Great restaurant - Edit
The food, service, ambience were perfect.
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Casbrrrrr
Points +223
Great food - Edit
I had the oyster mushroom sandwich. I felt like they could have added more mushroom because the bun is very thick but it was still delicious. The plantains I could tell were a bit old however. The portion sizes are also a bit small. The sorrel drink I had was on point though. I definitely recommend this place I just think there’s opportunity to improve.
Read morePros: Great food , Great service
Cons: Expensive, Portion sizes small , Crowded/Small Space
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anh000
Points +158
Lovely little lunch - Edit
Good flavours. Nice bread. Outside seating too. Nice ambiance.
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thebiglb
Points +183
I can’t stop thinking of this food - Edit
First stop in Pittsburgh and kind of a bummer because no other food lived up to how amazing this was! We split one of the daily specials and another plate with the okra, soya, and chickpeas…all amazing. Wish I had taken a picture before smashing all that food…
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amanda196
Points +580
Amazing food - Edit
Staff was super friendly and food tasted great. Highly recommend the sea moss punch, kind of like a chilled vegan version of spiced eggnog. Nice tasting coconut bake. Doubles had a good spiciness and I think the best food item we tried. I would go back to try more of the menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-10
Pros: Vegan desserts, Friendly staff, Good tasting food
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SharpVegan
Points +409
SHADOBENI Superiority! - Edit
Easily one of the best vegan restaurants in Pittsburgh!
Read moreThis place absolutely slays. The food is always brilliantly prepared. Fresh and stewed items raise the bar for the whole city. Classic dishes I have not had since traveling to other larger cities. Healthy, delicious, packed with nutrition.
The about us section on the website is an amazing story of the chef owners Journey and approach to vegan food.
The staff are absolutely a joy to interact with and are extremely knowledgeable about the dishes.
The space on the small side (approx 6 indoor tables and 2 outdoor tables)but is beautifully decorated.
Specials posted daily online as well as online ordering available.
It's a hidden gem of Pittsburgh. Family owned and operated.
Seriously this place raises the bar for vegan food in Pittsburgh. Go check them out if you haven't already.
Pros: Amazing Highly Delicious Nutritious Vegan Food!, Beautiful location with great staff, All Vegan Small Business!
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voyagerpma
Points +155
Excellent flavors! - Edit
Awesome flavors, the food was excellent. Each one of the specials were very enjoyable. Staff was super friendly and informative. Such a cool spot!
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ManyMoons
Points +20
A Must-Go - Edit
Definitely check out if you are in the area. Food is very flavorful with a good portion size. Location is on the smaller side but staff is super friendly. A great addition to the city of Pittsburgh
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TouchOfKali
Points +20
The sell sea moss! - Edit
The food and smoothies are delicious, sea moss is a must pick up! Great prices, good food.
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michelle_lynne14
Points +1214
Excellent! - Edit
You have to go here! The food was outstanding! There is sooooo much amazing flavor! There isn't a large menu but that's not needed. I can not wait to go back!!! #Veganuary
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ndines
Points +791
Unique vegan cuisine in Pitt! - Edit
High quality Trinidadian vegan food tucked into an unexpected corner of Pittsburgh. I had the special of the day and will definitely be back. Good prices, too!
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Raychel
Points +608
A must try - Edit
First time having Trinidadian food and everything was absolutely amazing. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about recommendations for us. Fresh healthy food with a lot of flavor.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Friendly staff
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guitargabe
Points +533
Perfectly seasoned, delicious, deeply satisfying brunch - Edit
We had an indulgent (and frankly cheap!) brunch here, getting the doubles, a coconut bake and their calypso rice special to split between us, and I was struck by how pleasantly full without feeling weighed down for the day. I was particularly taken by the calypso rice with creole tempeh, which was a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity and light but noticeable spiciness. Highly recommend!
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prb1001
Points +33
Incredible vegan Caribbean food; an instant favorite - Edit
Cute spot in the Northside standing out by being one of the few fully vegan restaurants in Pittsburgh. The plantains were caramelized and seasoned to perfection. The bowls were hearty and delicious, especially with the mango chutney sauce we each had. The sorrel was also delicious, would order everything again and will definitely be coming back.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Bomb ass plantains, Large portions
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lille_marille
Points +345
Loved it!! - Edit
It's a super nice and friendly place and the food is amazing! I had Masala rice with stewed soya slaw and sweet plantain. Absolutely delicious! The staff was very friendly and food arrived within minutes. I can highly recommend ShadoBeni! If I find the time, I will definitely go there a second time during my stay in Pittsburgh. So curious about the other dishes on their menu!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Short waiting time, Small and cozy place
lille_marille
Second time I went there was as good as the first time! I had a bowl with coconut rice, kale, stewed soya, pumpkin and okra. Very tasty!
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bunnysanford
Points +38
🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 - Edit
I picked up a big takeout order to bring to my mom’s house so we could try a little bit of (almost) everything. All of it was so flavorful, fresh and delicious, and now my car smells great from the hour-long drive.
Read morePros: everything is vegan!, spices on spices
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SeeShaw
Points +141
Great food - Edit
Great Trinidadian food, unique flavors and great service. Have been there a 3 times and the food has been delicious every time.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly service , All vegan
Cons: Limited menu
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