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Vegan
American
Pizza
Organic
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Gluten-free bakery and vegan cafe opened Oct 2017 serving soups, wraps, sandwiches, pizza, calzone, and pastries. Relocated from Old Saybrook. Open Wed-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm.
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631 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, Connecticut, USA, 06498
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 Jul 2023 by Shaynabsbythesea
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Added by Shaynabsbythesea on 07 Nov 2017
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73 Reviews
First Review by GinaMorin
KimDiRaffaele
Points +18
Wonderful! - Edit
Stopped by this cute little cafe and was shocked at the selections available. Delicious food and desserts! The GF Vegan bagel tasted like the real deal! Highly recommend and look forward to visiting them on Friday's at Madison's farmers market!
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PhilipBarr
Points +11
Awesomely great experience - Edit
Christine actually came and sat with us for a bit on our first visit as we asked all about her delicious food and the organic Farmers Market ingredients. Then we came back a second time with more family.
Read moreLoved the creative menu, delicious entree items and artsy pleasant seating. Quiet and nourishing. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Presentation was colorful and artful.
The highlight of Shayna B's however are the desserts. She really goes over the top with creativity, flavor, and choices.
Hint: Try the key lime pie!!
We will be back !!
Pros: Friendly, Delicious, Artsy
Cons: Small seating; could not handle a large party., Needs to make signage more visible., Really having a hard time finding cons.
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JJones315
Points +2355
Great baked goods - Edit
Stopped by on a trip to the area and got a selection of GF & vegan cookies. Mmm....they were all delicious. Next time I will come and try the food items in the cafe.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan items, Bakery & cafe, Great addition to the area
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ShanGilman
Points +24
Loved! - Edit
Tasty food, friendly staff and yummy treats. Lovely atmosphere
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Price is little high
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andriikawaii
Points +17
This place is amazing! - Edit
Amazing place! Thank you for the hard work and sharing such a great food with love and passion! Organic GF V restaraunt! You can find local art as well as handmade crafts.
Read morePros: People are nice, Entire facility is GF and V, Organic
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yendor
Points +21
Great - Edit
I've been here almost every weekend since they opened. A lady delicious. I especially like the soups.
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ZacharyN
Points +16
Good italian american vegan food - Edit
This place is legitimately good. Not just "good for vegan good", but actually good. My wife is vegetarian and is a pizza/cheese fiend. She also has a relatively picky palate and doesn't like a lot of vegetables and greens in her food. Despite that, she loved the pesto sunflower pizza. I tried a slice and it was very good. I had the calzone, which was also very good. The food is very high quality, I was impressed at how well they made all the ingredients work together. Will definitely be going back. The bread/crust was very tasty and had a good chew.
Read moreThe sole downside is, like lots of vegan places, is that the portions versus price is a little high.
Their desserts are also good.
Oh, and their signage is bad. You will easily drive by the restaurant a couple times. it's the unmarked 2 story green (i think it was green...) building with the dirt parking lot. Don't be fooled by the outside, it's sincerely good food.
Updated from previous review on 2018-02-24
Pros: Easily some of the best vegan food I've had., Staff (and owner?) were all very friendly., They seem to try to reduce their landfill waste
Cons: Like most vegan specialty places, cost is higher., No gluten options - it's all GF only., The seats have no back support.
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davidgeorge
Points +33
Tasty! - Edit
Never been disappointed! Fresh, wholesome, organic, vegan, gluten free, innovative. In addition to lunch and dinner options, they have a wonderful tea selection, coffee, and deserts.
Read morePros: Fresh, Vegan, Organic
Cons: Gluten free everything!, Uncomfortable seating
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MarcieMos
Points +223
Excellent - Edit
I absolutely love this place! Everything is delicious and they’re extremely accommodating!
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Sarah P
Points +9100
simply the best - Edit
My family and I ordered takeaway while I was visiting the area, and my goodness was the quality, service, and taste the best things ever! Collectively, we ordered the mac and cheese, kale lasagna, stuffed avocado special, and cookies, scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and biscotti for the following days. Everything was wholesome, delicious, and unique, and quite obviously lovingly prepared. The home-made sour cream for the avocado special was especially impressive, though every single thing was delicious and top-quality. What an absolute treat to have all vegan and gluten free gourmet in Connecticut! This place is very special.
Read morePros: all GF and vegan, everything is incredible, eco-conscious products and sources
Cons: I don't live closer
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susietopspin
Points +29
wish we lived closer - Edit
Delicious food and gluten free as well as vegan. Friendly service and freshly made. You won’t be disappointed.
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jopy
Points +115
100% Vegan and GF...what a nice surprise! - Edit
This cafe is absolutely amazing! The meals are excellent...yummy fresh ingredients all the way, and I was stunned by the baked goods, so much so that I grab a bunch to go. Try the Iced Dark Chocolate Cake (in the shape of a mini bunt cake)....it looks dry at first glance, but nothing could be further from the truth. It's rich yet somehow light at the same time (doesn't make sense, I know). The scone was velvety, and the coconut chocolate macaroons were just right for little sweetness after stuffing yourself on the mains. The seating area only offers stools, which can get uncomfortable fast, however the stools and tables are certainly lovely to look at. Regardless, I definitely hope to return!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-12-10
Pros: Everything is delicious, Desserts are AMAZING!
Cons: Too far from Central Connecticut, Stools can get a be uncomfortable to sit on
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BethanyLynch
Points +18
LOVE! - Edit
First, I was so excited that there's finally a vegan place in Old Saybrook! Second, I was so excited with how DELICIOUS everything was! I got the tikka masala and my brother got the hummus wrap. Our meals were full of flavor and the service was amazing. We felt so welcome. I can't wait to come back and try more!
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Jeffgena
Points +16
A Gem on the Shoreline - Edit
A quaint place on the shoreline. The food is fresh and delicious. The baguettes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Desserts are are moist and amazing. My daughter loves the “Mac and cheez”. I tried the polenta with mushrooms yesterday...unbelievabley good. Welcoming staff and the owner, Christine, is friendly and accommodating.
Read morePros: Friendly , A safe haven for those that are gluten free/vegan, Excellent food
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jessicataylor
Points +26
Amazing & Delicious! - Edit
Finally, a delicious and reasonably priced vegan place on the shoreline! Everything we tried was great; the cashew mac and cheese, calzone, cinnamon carrot cake, and apple crisp. Everything tasted so fresh and you could tell it was all homemade. I love how you can choose a meal based on what you're willing to spend, and I feel like the prices were reasonable for what you got. I will definitely be visiting Shayna B's regularly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-11-12
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Reasonable prices
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NM4Life
Points +38
Awesome Vegan Lunch Spot and Bakery - Edit
I am so pleased that there is now a vegan place in Old Saybrook. Not only that, but the food is delicious, as well as the baked items. Love the calzone, pizza, mac and cheese, soup, and the cookies. This will be our new regular weekend spot.
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Juliettevf
Points +18
Yummy little spot! - Edit
We were shocked to learn Shayna B's just opened because it was the perfect little spot to eat for our trip up north; it was just too good to be true! Ordered the Calzone, Spinach Pesto Pizza and the special, which was a Black Bean Borrito Bowl. My mom, 13 year old brother and I all loved our meals and not to mention loved all the desserts as well! Overall definitely check this place out (can definitely taste the love and effort in every bite!)!!
Read morePros: Gluten-Free, Friendly Staff, Nice Vibe
Cons: none
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Mialaci1
Points +13
Love it! - Edit
I have been waiting for Shayna B’s to open and yesterday my girlfriend and I went down for lunch. First of all the place is adorable and the owner is so sweet. We didn’t know what to try so we shared the pesto pizza and the calzone...both were incredible! We had the chocolate cookie, cinnamon cardamom cookie and fig cookie and will definitely be back for more. I am so impressed with everything and you can tell how much love goes into the food. We are so happy to have a place like this and will be back soon!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe, Fabulous food
Cons: None
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GinaMorin
Points +18
Delicious! - Edit
I was so excited to see Shayna B's open up in Old Saybrook! Her muffins, cookies, and loaves of bread are amazing and I was anxious to try her lunch meals. I had the cashew mac & cheese and also tried some of the calzone and both were delicious! Shayna B's never disappoints. I can't wait to go back again and try more!
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Friendly Atmosphere, Gluten-Free Friendly
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