If you’re fortunate enough to have experienced a meal in the Middle East, you know all about their warmth, ambiance and extravagance. Whether it’s on a terrace accompanied by an afternoon tea, or sipping Arak in the evening, the “joie de vivre” can’t be missed.
Having successfully recreated the magic, our chef Joe Awad and his team have put together a menu featuring traditional flavours reimagined with a modern flare.
Our friendly and attentive staff will make you feel as though you’ve walked through the fabric of time to the other side of the world. Prepare your tastebuds, they’re in for an amazing experience!
SHAY delivers a warm, stylish Lebanese dining experience with a lively yet welcoming vibe and consistently attentive service. The menu shines with vibrant, well presented dishes and an array of mezze, lamb, kebabs, and brunch classics like shawarma eggs Benedict and baklava pancakes, all made with fresh ingredients. The brunch and dinner experiences are repeatedly praised for generous portions, bold flavors, and creative twists that honor tradition while feeling modern. The atmosphere, on both the dining floor and the terrace, is frequently described as beautiful and energetic, with knowledgeable staff guiding guests through thoughtful recommendations. Overall, SHAY stands out for reliable quality, standout dishes, and a memorable, friendly guest experience that makes it a go-to for meals with friends or celebrations.
La nourriture était bonne. Les pancakes incroyables!! Chicken & waffles, une première pour mois j'ai adoré.
Par contre, le cappuccino grosse déception.
Le shawarma lamb coûtait fort l'agneau. Pas ça à quoi je m'attendais, je pensais retrouver les épices du shawarma.
On a été oppressée dès le début sur le timing. Nous précisant qu'on avait une heure. Nos plats sont arriver à 11h40 vers 12h on nous a fait comprendre qu'on allait devoir partir.
L'endroit prend les réservations.
Je vous suggère de réserver pour éviter tout inconvénient.
Food is amazing! Especially the pancakes & the shawarma benedict 😍
Atmosphere is good with good music & servers always very nice, very friendly & accommodating! 10/10 recommend
Apr 7, 2025
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Meh! Je qualifierais l'endroit de club brunch. Tu rentres là, la musique est hyper forte, le bar tourne à plein régime & l'endroit est plein à craquer. Vous me direz que c'est bon signe que ce soit plein… j'ai plus vu ça comme un repaire d'influenceurs qu'un lieu paisible pour un brunch du dimanche matin. C'est populaire pcq ça pogne su' les réseaux.
Bouffe très très correcte… les cocktails sont faits à base de jus oasis mais coutent le prix d'un jus frais, le chai latte est fait d'un sirop cheap - paroles du serveur quand on lui a demandé c'était quoi le petit je-ne-sais-quoi qui donnait ce goût particulier au breuvage -. Les pancakes avaient un goût de mélange en boîte… c'est sur que les assiettes ont belle gueule, BREF! 50$ pour un brunch ça devrait pas être in.
The pancakes are beautiful, & the garnishing is a lovely touch. Unfortunately, their taste does not match their appearance - they were too dry & had a distinctly floury taste/texture, which was disappointing. If you're on the hunt for the best pancakes, I'd recommend trying Arthur's instead. Shay does redeem itself in its ambience & excellent service. Their lamb reuben is both a unique brunch offering & well-made; perhaps a savoury dish is safer to order at Shay? Still, given its inconvenient location & price point, I wouldn't consider Shay worth returning to. But I don't regret our decision to try it: it's worth checking off the list if you got it there!
Brunch menu. Let's start with the desserts. The baklava pancakes are unique & definitely worth trying-something different & enjoyable. The Nutella french toast isn't anything new, but if you love chocolate, it's a good choice. The labneh parfait is just yogurt with fruit & a small piece of baklava. In my opinion, it's not worth trying since it's quite common. Now for the savory dishes. The shawarma eggs benedict & chicken waffles are must-tries. The sweet & salty mix is perfect, & the flavors work really well together. The shakshuka had too much tomato & not enough eggplant, so the balance felt off. The avocado toast was a bit salty because of the halloumi but still okay. The soujouk omelet & sabich were tasty & satisfying. The service was great.
So I went with a friend for brunch my first time at Shay on Sunday at noon. The place is very modern, clean & chic without being pretentious about. Staff & vibe were very chill & music was good too so ambience was great . We sat at the bar as all the tables were full but it's very comfortable regardless. Ordered the lamb Reuben & their baklava pancakes which they are kind of known for & it's well merited. More a dessert than a meal but still excellent as was the lamb sandwich which came with roasted potatoes & Cole slaw sides. Bonus in summer they have a terrace but it was too cold when I went.
Excellent restaurant si vous y allez, je vous recommande d'être servi par Nizar. Malgré un problème avec nos boissons, il a su être super aidant. Un must en termes de professionnalisme & de qualités humaines. Pour la nourriture, tout est sorti vite & tout était excellent, je recommande FORTEMENT les pancakes au Baklava. Encore merci à Nizar pour son bel accueil & à la cuisine pour la qualité de la nourriture.
Delicious brunch & ideal for sharing! A great blend of traditional flavors & popular dishes, like the baklava pancake. Also recommend the mushroom benedict !
Oct 13, 2024
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Incroyable expérience les oeufs 65⁰ sont 11/10 quelle idée extraordinaire. Les pancakes baklava sont aussi délicieuses. Ça vaut vraiment la peine de prendre plusieurs plats à partager pour les brunchs. Le staff est aussi très professionnel & attachant. Kat, Pam & Audrey je les engage n'importe quand !! Seule chose que j'ajouterais est un DJ.
I heard so many good things about Shay & it really lived up to the hype. Our serve Dom was great - super super friendly & helpful when we couldn't decide what to eat because everything sounded amazing. We popped in on a Saturday for a much needed hangover brunch & we lucky enough to be sat immediately without a reservation. It was pretty busy though. This was the perfect mix of savory carbs & sweet treats. We had the sausage hash & lamb eggs Benedict first & then moved to the baklava pancakes to finish. Definitely recommend sharing these because they are super decadent.
Food was a nice modern take on Lebanese cuisine. Inventive & tastes really good. The Shawerma Benedict & Baklava Pancakes were very well done. However, the matcha latte was pretty weak, too milk heavy despite the price tag. Our server, Dom, was really friendly & attentive.
Slow & inattentive service. Can't get a water refill unless you ask for it & it took forever & multiple people to get our bill. Food is fine for the price, although I found the pancakes to be very dense & dry without the added syrup.
Loved this new place. Not only they have good Taouk Sandwiches with sumak Fries but also great desserts in the donut & Pistachio Canoli. Will definitely come try it again when restaurants open, the decor looked awesome Since went twice for brunch & dinner. Brunch is nice with some good stuffs to try a mix of Mediterranean touch with local food. Tried the shakshooka & pancake baklava. Went for dinner lately & tried a mix of appetizers: The coliflower zaatar is the best Tuna tartare is great with fattoush style bread crumbles gives is a nice touch The basturma with Melon & labneh has a nice touch. Shish barak with a nice yogurt sauce is a must The batata harra & grilled asparagus are a nice addition to the main meals of Lamb, shish taouk & Fish we tried.
Our family decided to visit this place because it was rated highly on google. To our disappointment, it didn't meet our expectations. We got the baklava pancakes, avocado toast, the shawarma eggs benedict & the makanek hash. I have a peanut allergy & I ordered the baklava pancakes. I'm not allergic to pistachios so I thought it'd be safe. It had big pieces of peanut. Even worse, when we ordered, none of the staff or waitresses asked for any dietary restrictions, unlike all the other restaurants I've been to. Also, some of my family members got a bad stomach ache after eating their meals. Plus, the Avocado Toast was, in my opinion, very over salted. The only positive part is the staff is friendly. The, I assume, manager saw us taking photos & offered to take a group photo. As well as the other staff members who were glad to speak to us in English since we didn't know how to speak French.
