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A cafe that offers southern-inspired dishes including soup of the day, shrimp po'boy, waffles, grits as well as health shots and drinks. Black-owned. Open Mon 11:00am-6:30pm, Wed 11:00am-8:00pm, Thu 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm. Closed Tue.
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Added by aeichinger on 15 Mar 2020
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81 Reviews
First Review by aeichinger
MaritaMiller
Points +16
fav spot in buff! - Edit
been a fan of sunshine for years now! the staff is always so welcoming and helpful. i always get the mac and cheese it’s my favorite. the burgers have a lovely grilled flavor and the seasonal/specials are always changing. great spot for any local or traveler😄
Read morePros: friendly staff
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.Mariano
Points +48
Delicious - Edit
Will definitely come back the next time I’m in Buffalo. The breakfast was incredible—huge portion and VERY tasty. Cashew coffee was also fantastic.
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Foodking24
Points +50
What a gem! - Edit
My wife and I went out to eat there before a concert on 10/9/24 and had a great meal and an even better time! The food was delicious--the worst part was trying to decide what to choose (and what needed to wait until later)!
Read moreThe staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Portions were generous (which is great because my kids get frustrated when we don't bring them leftovers) and the texture on the ribs was unbelievable!
Can't wait to return!
Pros: Taste/texture, portions, price
Cons: not a lot of seating in the restaurant
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TheVeggieVA
Points +42
WILL BE BACK - Edit
It was such a cute place, and the food was so flavorful. There was so much food, and we had a hard time stopping eating!
Read morePros: Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Juice
Cons: Music was loud, made ordering hard
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djworley
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
We tried the ribs, meatloaf, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and yams. Everything was amazing, but the meatloaf along with the mac and cheese was heavenly! Nikki and her staff are wonderful as well! Don’t miss out on some of the best food in Buffalo!
Read morePros: Amazing staff, Huge portions , Incredible food
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ttnag
Points +102
So damn good - Edit
The rib plate was incredible. Great Mac, cornbread and sweet potatoes. Haven’t had ribs this good since before becoming a vegan
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taichu
Points +32
GOD TIER COMFORT FOOD - Edit
Oh my god. This place is UNBELIEVABLY good. I got the Jefferson shrimp po’boy and my partner got the chicken and waffles. AMAZING. They use oyster mushrooms for fried chicken, which is hands down my favorite meat substitute. Not too sure about how the shrimp is made, but it has a great texture. Pricing is great as well. 10/10 totally recommend will be back all the time.
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JulianneLavallee
Points +166
Very generous portions - Edit
We got the 893 fried chicken which came with fried oyster mushrooms, cornbread, peach cobbler, and 3 sides which we got mac and cheese, greens, and yams. It's literally the best vegan fried chicken you can get. Everything else was very good too! And they were huge portions
Read moreWe also got the big sunshine which was home fries, tofu scramble, grits, and toast. The home fries were a bit greasy but besides it was all very good!
The portions were generous and the staff seemed nice!
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Newbie1144
Points +176
Really bad - Edit
I picked this restaurant because it had so many good reviews.
Read moreFood was expensive, service was very slow, and the food did not taste good at all.
I ordered steak and rice, the broccoli were all mushy, the sauce was awful, tasted like corn starch mixed with water, that’s it. The looks of the dish was not appetizing. The steak was the only thing that was passable. I could have gone to KFC and bought a plant based burger that tasted better and much cheaper.
Cons: Long wait for food, Expensive , Food tasted awful
NikkiKeyshaSearles
Amazing Day
Read moreDid you alert the staff of your issues ??? Nope you come right 2 leave a review 😫😎
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JoanDionne
Points +32
Why did I wait so long to come here???? - Edit
I had a long wait for my friend’s Roswell appt & saw that Sunshine Vegan Eats is 3 minutes away…
Read moreWOW!!! soooo delicious!!
I had their special which was fried “chicken” with THREE SIDES!! And corn bread!! And peach cobbler !!!
And a ginger/tumeric cold drink!!!
The crispy breaded “chicken” was incredible!! The oyster mushroom inside was so good!! I’ll definitely be back, with friends & family in tow.
It is so nice to have a real vegan meal!!
Pros: Food is so delicious!, Folks behind the counter are super nice!, They have a nice patio AND free parking!
Cons: My only regret is not coming here years ago!!
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yung_batsy
Points +98
I love them!!! - Edit
The food is so yummy!!!! -savory, and delicious! We ordered a few plates to share. The staff was so friendly and kind!
Read morei can’t wait to come back next time i’m in town! if you love vegan soul food this is for you!
Pros: so many variations of dishes , they serve breakfast and lunch plates, lots of available seating inside or outside!
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Anastasia86
Points +18
Fresh and delicious! - Edit
Incredible flavors and textures are so carefully crafted- we got the ribs and meatloaf entrees. Sides of jalapeño cornbread, greens, mac n cheese and mashed potatoes were tasty classics. A shot of freshly juiced ginger and fresh cranberry lemonade were a bright end to a delicious meal. Easy to find location right off the highway too! We will be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-08
Pros: Fresh juices, Friendly service
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KadiHarmon
Points +8562
Wow! - Edit
The ribs were slammin!!! Idk what they used to make them.. seemed like a combo of impossible meat and veggies? Whatever it was, super flavorful and I loved the sides I picked too, mash potatoes and greens! Can’t wait to go back and try more!
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Claudiak11
Points +449
Love to support an all-vegan business - Edit
This restaurant does have a small seating area, but I ordered online for pick up. I got the Niyah sandwich, which is the closest vegan thing I’ve ever eaten to a steak sub. Huge portion! Looks like they have so many other things to try so will be back.
Read morePros: All vegan
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sherrim77
Points +26
Always a fav!! - Edit
We travel from Canada over to Sunshine eats for some good eats. This place is amazing! Staff is great and food is delicious! We haven’t tried something we didn’t like!
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theveganMD
Points +38
So satisfying! 😋 - Edit
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was! Recently moved to the area and am struggling to find good vegan restaurant food options!
Read moreWe ate the loaded fries and buffalo wings and it was the best after a long day. Can’t say it was healthy but it was good for the soul (haha).
It is more of a take-out atmosphere though!
Pros: Portion size , Unique menu
Cons: Size of dine-in area , Close kind of early
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Elizak
Points +63
DELICIOUS food, great service! - Edit
For our entrees we got: the Jefferson (shrimp po boy), Cajun cheesy shrimp and grits. As sides: tofu scramble and ribs. Good lord, this food was good. The ribs were the best vegan ribs we’ve ever had, they tasted just like pork ribs with a slightly different texture. It’s been a long time since I’ve had cheesy grits, so I can’t say if they were comparable to the non vegan version, but they were delicious. Tofu scramble and po boy were yummy too! Plus, we got a free (delicious) smoothie and side of broccoli pasta salad seemingly because the person running the place was just super nice?? The portions were large and well priced, I would highly recommend!!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Big portions, Kind workers
Cons: Plastic cutlery
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PeggyMeggieSalazar
Points +43
So freaking yummy! - Edit
I had the kickass burger with loaded fries and I'm fluffed and stuffed. The burger was good. But damn, those fries were impressive. I'm in love with them.
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Comfort Vegan Food served with a smile - Edit
1st time here. Parking available in lot. Indoor dining available. Variety of items available. I tried the street tacos which come in a group of three. Good serving size reasonably priced. I would say they lack a little bit of flavor. I also had the sliders. Again good serving size reasonably priced. Comes with fries. Again a little bit lacking in flavor. Nothing bad about them at all. Just nothing extraordinary. I would come back here next in the area because it smells great, they have a variety of food options, and what I tasted so far I was happy with. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-20
Pros: Service with a smile, Good serving size, Reasonably priced
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RachelK77
Points +35
The Meatloaf ! - Edit
I have not had meatloaf in many years and they NAILED IT! Awesome with mashed potatoes and the jalapeño cornbread too. I’ll be craving this.
Read morePros: Cornbread , Easy, Affordable
Cons: Didn’t love the Mac and Cheese
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Tolivarestolivares
Points +28
Really tasty soul food - Edit
We got the 893 fried chicken with 3 sides. The chicken was great. Brilliant idea to use the oyster mushrooms the way they do and the batter was perfect. By far the best vegan fried chicken I’ve had. We got mashed potatoes, greens, and Mac n cheese. All were great. Combining the greens and Mac n cheese made for a super tasty bite. The price was reasonable. Plenty of food for two hungry people.
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black4eva2005
Points +40
Slammin’ - Edit
Had to break out the old school term because the food was that good. Service was nice too. I did take out of a special, peach cobbler, and purple pie!
Read morePros: Tastiness of food, Kindness of staff, Quickness of prep
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amysee
Points +43
Plantain tacos! - Edit
My partner and I dropped by, looking for a quick lunch before crossing into Canada. So glad we stumbled on this place!! We both had the plantain tacos and loved them. The portion was generous, the sauce was plentiful. I doubt I’ll have occasion to be back in Buffalo anytime soon, but I will be thinking about those tacos for a while. Yumm.
Read morePros: Sauce, Portions, Plantains
Cons: The menu didn’t clearly name the meat substitutes, Very casual vibe
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daalai
Points +1820
Amazing - Edit
I seriously love this place. Their food was spot on. I ordered the buffalo sandwich and the wings. Definitely stop by!!
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drea1981
Points +1103
Tasty soul food !! - Edit
Delicious food !!! Great price for the portions
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DonaldR
Points +38
Fantastic - great food & great service - Edit
Everything we ordered was great! We live two hours away, and the vegan wings alone were worth the trip. Where else but Buffalo would you expect to get great wings?
Read moreThis was our first visit here, so we wanted to try out a lot of things. Besides the wings, we got an Impossible Pastelillo as an appetizer, for entrees we got The Legendary Fish Sandwich and The Jefferson - their 'shrimp' Po'boy, and for a side got the Mac & 'Cheese.'
We could have made a meal alone with all the wings, but the entrees were good sized with a generous helping of hand-cut French fries. The service was fast and the staff very friendly.
This is definitely on our list for future visits, and we're going to recommend it to our local vegan dinner group.
Pros: Excellent food, Generous portions, Good prices
Cons: Not a great atmosphere - but who cares?
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CanadaGirl81
Points +84
So delicious - Edit
Very yummy food. Everything we got was bangin! Worth the stop! Mmm!
Read morePros: Great music , Super friendly , Delicious food!
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