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 earns high praise for its vibrant atmosphere, flavorful modern Lebanese cuisine, and consistently attentive service, with guests noting generous portions and standout items like mezze dips and lamb dishes, shakshuka and baklava pancakes; brunch shines with creative twists such as shawarma eggs Benedict and labneh, while cocktails and a lively DJ vibe add to the welcoming, upbeat experience and make many say they will definitely return.
Fabulous brunch spot! Food was packed with incredible textures & flavor, the cocktails were divine, & those baklava pancakes were to die for. Will definitely be back to try their dinner menu!
Excellent experience for Brunch & cocktails! 👌🏻 From the unique menu to the explosion of flavors, the exceptional quality of service & staff recommendations. Everything was impeccable. If you're looking for a Middle Eastern inspired fusion cuisine, this is the place to go. Comfortable booths available for small groups, also nice idea for birthday celebrations. Just make sure to reserve in advance! Highlights on the menu: Shakshouka ; Lamb tacos ; Baklava pancakes ✨
Apr 12, 2025
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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
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.
Nov 24, 2024
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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 !
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.
Sep 19, 2024
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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.
