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My husband and I have been vegan for 6 years; and the veggie scene in Pittsburgh is getting so exciting. The first time I came to B52, no one even told me it was vegan. My friend just told me that it was Mediterranean; which was totally cool, because I knew that I could at least get hummus and veggies. But when I saw the menu, I died of sheer joy. I could eat EVERYTHING!!!
To my pleasant surprise, the owner is also the head chef, and runs the kitchen; not just someone who saw a great location and wanted to capitalize on real estate and pander to the demographic. Meaning, the food is MADE with love, care, and attention to detail. Not frozen food simply heated up and assembled.
They make everything IN-HOUSE. Their almond milk, hummus, cashew "cream" cheese, and baked goods. At this point, I have tried everything on the menu, and have NEVER been disappointed.
During Sunday Brunch, if you get there right at 9am, you'll get seated right away. However, the place is also a small café, so groups larger than 4 may have to wait even longer. The place also fills up quick. BUT - worth the wait for the Sourdough Buckwheat Pancakes, which we always get with Blueberries (or you can add bananas, or both). My husband and I always tend to split the Tofu Scramble as well, to satisfy our savory side. Whatever they do to their scrambled tofu is pure magic. The Latkes are also better than any of our old family recipes (but PLEASE do not tell that to my Aunts and Great-Aunts - they might keel over).
Also, even if you just go for a coffee (Café Rico - hot - is totally worth a try!!) and Thick Cut Toast, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how full you may be.
For lunch - anything on the menu is totally awesome. But the Falafel or Seitan Schwarma sanwiches (with Fries - TOTALLY get the fries!!!) are tied for my favorites. Ever since Station Street Hot Dogs disappeared, I couldn't find a worthy falafel contender. But this falafel is better than anything I've had anywhere. Again - don't tell my Aunts that.
Dinner starts at 5pm, and you can't go wrong with a Mezze platter, flatbread, or entree. No matter what I have tried - I roll my eyes back into my head and think, "How do they do it?!"
Desserts - pick ANY of them. And if you don't say, "this isn't vegan?!" then you can call me any dirty name that you want to. Seriously. My favorites are the Cinnamon Roll and Baklava, but the cookies and brownies are worth sharing as they are dense and delicious. I'm not sharing my Cinnamon Roll though. Get you're own.
They also have a quick Grab and Go section at the front to take home any of their great items. We have taken some cashew cheese, hummus, and pitas with us on road trips or for a picnic in the park, and it's the perfect snack to keep us going.
On top of the great food, and friendly staff, B52 always seems to be playing kick ass music as well. My husband and I joke that B52 feeds both our stomachs and our souls, as we are usually SoundHounding what's playing through the speakers. Our favorite find - Os Mutantes "A Mehia Menina" - 60's Brazilian Pop Song. Super fun and catchy.
Overall, B52 has replaced the hole in our hearts that Quiet Storm left. Yet, in letting any old things go, you make room for the better.
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