The country of Burgers, fries and hotdogs, do they even know what a salad is? Well hell yes, New York City is exploding with healthy food restaurants and it seems like there's a never ending story to it.... Here I created a short list with restaurants you can't miss out on while living, having vacation or studying in the Big Apple.
Jajaja
Jajaja just opened it’s doors in 2017 and is a vegan new bee in the big city, but it is already well known under all New Yorkers. Their first location is on East Broadway in Chinatown and they opened up another pop up in Brooklyn and from what I’ve heared they’re opening up another location in Manhattan soon! What is New York without Mexican food right!?
Healthy stars: 4/5
Menu: GF, Vegan
Recommendation: Empanada
Charley St
Next to their amazing coffees, super cute toilet wallpaper and Australian accents, serves Charley St. those delicious veggie bowls filled with veggies, grains and proteins. The whole menu is created by chef Dan Churchill who wants to focus on locally sourced ingredients and colorful food. The more color you have, the more flavor and nutrition you get, this is the most important thing at Charley St.
Healthy stars: 5/5
Menu: GF, DF, vegan, vegetarian
Recommendation: Tahini time
Info: http://www.charleyst.com
The Butchers Daughter
Who is the Butchers daughter would a lot of us think? Well here is the answer: Heather Tierney. Heather was always passionated about health food and juices, so she got inspired after coming up with ideas for exotic cocktails for Apothéke, her cocktail bar in New York’s Chinatown. When she opened her first location she knew the menu had to have one staple item - the best avocado toast in the city.
Healthy stars: 4.5/5
Menu: GF, DF, vegan, vegetarian
Recommendation: spicy kale Caesar salad
By Chloe
By Chloe is committed to maintaining a sustainable and vegan lifestyle by lowering their carbon footprint and having a 100% plant based menu. It’s all about having a delicious wholesome, plant-based menu that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction. By Chloe switches a big fat burger to a vegan bean patty with fresh homemade guac and beetroot ketchup. Nobody can’t say no to that right!?
Healthy stars: 4/5
Menu: GF, vegan
Recommendation: Airfried sweet potato fries
Info: https://eatbychloe.com
Le Botaniste
Le Botaniste was one of my first healthy spots I went to when I got in New York for the very first time, and I’ve been a big fan since day one. Their food is so pure and it’s all organic and botanical. They care about the planet and our health, and that’s what counts.
Healthy stars: 5/5
Menu: GF, vegan
Recommendation: Tibetan mama or Chili sin carne
Info: http://lebotaniste.us
The Little Beet
The Little Beet was founded with one simple tought to serve real delicious food that makes you feel good about yourself while eating it and feeling even better after All their ingredients are carefully sourced from farmers and purveyors we trust, so we can too. All of The Little Beet’s menu items are gluten-free. But more importantly, they are also guiltin’ free. Good food never tasted so good!
Healthy stars: 5/5
Menu: GF, DF, vegan, vegetarian, meat, fish
Recommendation: Charred Sweet potato, delicate squash with smoked paprika.
Broken Coconut
Broken Coconut was born from the laid back luxe and beauty of the beach, fueled by the bohemian spirit. Diets are restrictive and listless, eat well is fresh and vibrant. Broken Coconut serves sun-kissed ingredients beach to bowl in a modern urban oasis. Next to poke bowls they serve salads, acai, toast or eggs, so they have something for everyone!
Healthy stars: 5/5
Menu: GF, DF, vegan, vegetarian, meat, fish
Recommendation: Vegan delight
Seamores
The most amazing freshest fish I’ve ever had in New York was at Seamores for sure. The vibe of the restaurant reminded me a lot of home, since I live on the coast side. The reel deal is a big recommendation, you get your daily veggies, carbs, proteins and nutrition in one bowl. The bowl is satisfying and filling!
Healthy stars: 4.5/5
Menu: fish, vegan, vegetarian, DF, GF
Recommendation: The Reel Deal
Info: https://www.seamores.com
Two Hands
Two Hands is one of my favorite brunch places in Soho/Nolita. They have a second location in Tribeca which is bigger than the one in Soho. They're an Aussie inspired cafe with very good coffee and definitely focussing on being a nice spot to get a good omelet with veggies or an Acai bowl to get you through the week!
Healthy stars: 4/5
Menu: GF, DF, Vegan, Vegetarian, meat, fish
Recommendation: The banana Bread
Citizens of
Citizens is an Australian Cafe which opened it’s first location in Chelsea, NYC, back in 2016. Now they recently opened a second location in Gramercy and the third freshly opened location on Bleecker st, in the West Village. They aim to create a social environment which feels welcoming to everyone. They serve Australian based cuisine, so expect fresh, healthy eats and drinks.
Healthy stars: 4/5
Menu: GF, DF, Vegan, Vegetarian, meat, fish
Recommendation: Curry braised lentils
