Vegan
American
Indian
International
Fast food
Take-out
Casual cafe offering a concise fast food menu with an international flair. Choices include comfort food dishes, Beyond burger, and a few others. Est. 2019. Reported fully vegan April 2021. Reported closed September 2023.
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1511 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, 40205
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 30 Sep 2023 by Quin49
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32 Reviews
First Review by Beckiromans
lilbit
Points +373
Perfect Fast Food Twists - Edit
I love Shahar Cafe and their vegan takes on classic fast food meals such as burgers, animal style fries, and chicken wings and sandwiches!
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along112
Points +385
Vegan junk food and breakfast - Edit
We’ve been to this place twice since moving to Louisville. The description mentions something about Indian/International cuisine but I believe that’s old. They have junk/fast food like burgers and burritos and such. We went for breakfast both times. Their breakfast wrap and sausage, egg and cheese sandwich was delicious. The only reason I gave them a 4/5 was because we waited 45 minutes for 2 items the first time we went and the 2nd time, after signing up for their notifications and getting a 10% coupon, the cashier said they didn’t know how to apply that so we’d have to wait to use it.
Read morePros: Delicious junk food
Cons: Very long wait times, Staff not very helpful
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pkkellow
Points +189
fire - Edit
has sugar high baked goods in the case, everything is fire, new staff aren't that good but food is still great
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MikeDurham
Points +251
Nice stop in Louisville! - Edit
Gave this place a try when we passed through Louisville recently. Had a nice small cafe feel with some solid American style grub options. Highly recommend giving them a try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-10
Pros: fast service, selection
Cons: Parking
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jbittner87
Points +18
10 out of 10 would recommend - Edit
This place was so good!! Everything we tried was fresh and tasted amazing.
Read morePros: Extremely tasty , Friendly staff
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VeganDrainer
Points +1371
Plant-based junk food heaven - Edit
Very good fast-food style menu
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SparrowPraxis
Points +145
"Best Breakfast burrito ever - vegan or not" - Edit
My wife and I went damn near first thing as they opened. The ambiance is refreshing but retro, and the employees are nice without the saccharine exterior of so many customer service workers. My wife got a breakfast burrito and I got a philly cheese steak. I didn't try the burrito but I was promised it was divine - egg, bacon, hot sauce, and avocado. My philly was perfect - not trying to be more than a classic and hitting the mark with the yellow cheese, perfectly cooked onions and peppers, and meaty impossible grounds.
Read moreWe are definitely going back, and if you're looking for some good vegan food in Louisville, this is a must have.
Pros: Great ambiance, Fantastic food, Classic look and taste
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AndreaEdelen
Points +114
Best vegan burger in Louisville - Edit
Hands down the best vegan burger that I have ever had. I really struggle with vegan cheese. I just don’t like it, the cheeses that I have tried anyway. I heard good things about this place so went for it and was blown away at how delicious this cheeseburger was. The Legen-no-dairy fries and sauce were to die for. The fries came out piping hot! Shahar Cafe is my go to when I want vegan comfort food!
Read moreLogistics- you walk in, order at the counter, and food is brought to you. There is bar type seating, tables, and a couple of picnic table for outdoor seating.
Pros: All vegan
Cons: A little pricey but worth it!
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DukeLuke
Points +86
Great fries! - Edit
Staff is super friendly and the food is 100% vegan! Well worth a visit if you’re in the bardstown area. The fries are delicious!
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courtpline
Points +1182
Fast-food style - Edit
Everyone in my group liked their meals but me. I ordered the wings, which came with 2 sauce options (BBQ or Buffalo). There was an option for 50/50 which I thought meant 1/2 of the wings would be BBQ and half would be Buffalo. I was wrong. They mixed the sauces together. It was not good.
Read morePros: Decent number of options, Non-vegans will like it
Cons: No milkshake flavors
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ksolo5245
Points +141
It’s okay - Edit
Relies very heavily on Beyond/Impossible products. The sauces aren’t that great. I’ve definitely had worst but I’ve had much tastier dancing experiences. Wouldn’t be my first choice in Louisville.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive , Food is okay , Not worth the money
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jade.vegan
Points +2888
Prefer V-Grits - Edit
The food isn't bad, but the portion sizes are small for what you're paying. After visiting V-Grits, Shahar is a let-down. At V-Grits you get a side with your meal included in the price, their mac and cheese is better lmao, and you have more options for beverages. Not to mention their menu is broader overall. Cheese on my philly wasn't melted or mixed in with the protein :(
Read moreveganfoodisoverpriced
Yeah the prices just don’t equal to what you get anymore there
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AhmedFarah
Points +16
The best vegan joint - Edit
Shahar is probably one of my all-time (if not, top 1) favorite vegan places to eat! I always look forward to eating there. I have tried most of the items on the menu and they are all delicious. But, if I had to choose an item as a favorite it would be between the double burger and fries OR the Philly sandwich and fries.
Read morePros: Excellent vegan food, Friendly staff, Good vibes
Cons: price is a little high
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veganfoodisoverpriced
Points +70
Great food… but at a price! - Edit
Really great burgers but super expensive. I used to eat here all the time but, my wallet and waistline can’t afford to anymore. Add a bigger salad guys! I loved the Caesar
Read morePros: Good quality
Cons: Very expensive , Bring back the Caesar as a full item!
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AlainaBrauer
Points +98
Love these people!! - Edit
Owners are so nice and the food is so good. They are so good at running this place I have never once had a bad experience. My favorite is the loaded tots. Going to be sad when I don’t live in louisville anymore and won’t get to see them as often😒
Read morePros: Soooo gooood, Everything vegan and tastes good, Excellent flavors and sauces
Cons: None!!!!
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pikelloww
Points +52
AMAZING - Edit
I have never had a bad experience here and have been eating here for two years at least once a week, i have tried everything on the menu and it's all unique and tasty. They also sell deserts from small vegan businesses in louisville!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Appropriate price , Friendly service
Cons: Far from campus for students
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WiderVistas
Points +1738
Try the cheesesteak! - Edit
Husband had a breakfast burrito. I had cheesesteak, and because I'm on a mission to find the best vegan cheese fries, cheese fries too. It was definitely pricey, and my husband wished his burrito was bigger, but also said it was the tastiest vegan wrap/burrito he's ever had. He talked about it a lot the rest of the afternoon.😄 My cheesesteak was a generous portion and full of still slightly crunchy pepper and onions. There was also the perfect amount of mayo and cheese to make it a gooey delight without being a mess. Cheese fries were not what I expected - they melted slices of cheese on top rather than serve with cheese sauce. Fries themselves were crispy and clean and yummy. I really enjoy going to restaurants and studying the menu of options (especially at vegan restaurants) so it's disappointing that so many restaurants switched to QR codes/online menus during the pandemic. They didn't even have a menu board in the restaurant, which I also fear is not inviting to people walking by who may consider trying them for the first time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-27
Pros: food served in baskets (not to-go containers), water station with (cold) metal cups, friendly staff
Cons: out of toaster pastries when we visited, No menu board or physical menu
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bcloui
Points +18
Very good - Edit
Very good comfort food and fast friendly service.
Read morePros: All vegan, Food is done fast , Good latte
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
Amazing options - Edit
We got blueberry and strawberry poptarts, and oatmeal creme pie and a cinnamon roll to go, all of which were amazing. We did have a look at their hot food options too which was amazing I wish we had time to go back and try them. Plus the shakes!! I love a good milkshake. Its a bit dark inside and also a bit expensive are the only things.
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caroline_thevegan
Points +141
So good! - Edit
I had the breakfast burrito and it was amazing! Perfectly seasoned, a good sized portion and fast service.
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afox3493
Points +59
Breakfast burrito - Edit
Loved it. Great food, great music. Perfect stop for breakfast/brunch. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Good vibes, Vegan breakfast, Delicious
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Brookiecrisp
Points +26
GoodBurger - Edit
If you’re a 90s kid like me and dream of GoodBurger burgers, this is the place to go!
Read moreThe Not-Shrimp with zesty dipping sauce were delicious.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-26
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TerrenceSurles
Points +73
Best vegan sweets! - Edit
Good food. The Philly was amazing. Excellent desserts! My wife loved the oatmeal crème pie.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-03
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OneChillDude
Points +46
Great decor. Great food. Great cafe. - Edit
First thing you will notice when you walk in is the wall covered with colorful portraits of famous peoples heads. Scattered throughout the space are nice creative artifacts and lovely pastel colored furniture.
Read moreI arrived around 2PM on a Wednesday and it was not crowded. The food came out in timely fashion.
As for food I was in the mood for breakfast and ended up taking the servers recommendation and getting the breakfast burrito. Although the burrito was tiny it was mighty filling. I topped it off with a vanilla ice latte and a homemade peanut butter strawberry jelly pop tart—they also have blueberry jelly flavored pop tarts too.
Pros: Simple selections for each meal , Homemade pop tarts , Good vibes
Cons: Limited drink options , Website was tough to read on iPhone
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MadeiTmA
Points +39
Yes please! - Edit
This is another spot to visit for some great food, the burgers are amazing and if you are a sweets person. Make sure you try one of their poptarts or two if you feel like it. The seating is limited but you can always find somewhere to enjoy the food.
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MorganZach
Points +681
Great comfort food! - Edit
I got takeout, cute inside! The food was really good, but a little pricey for the portion size. I really enjoyed it though and happy Louisville has so many vegan-friendly restaurants. My bf said their shrimp was wayyyy too realistic lol
Read morePros: Lots to choose from
Cons: Expensive for portions, Street parking
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Quin49
Points +31
Best vegan breakfast sandwiches! - Edit
This place is a must try for everyone. It’s the best breakfast sandwich I have had and comes wrapped like an old fashioned burger.
Read morePros: All vegan, Best taste
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