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    Busy Bee Organics

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Breakfast Burrito
    Ellen L.

    Such a cute environment in here! We got the brekkie platter and breakfast burrito, both were delicious and fresh. The banana pancakes with the granola were so tasty. Great to see a full GF menu! I will be back.

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    Sandra M.

    The staff here is always so friendly. The food is delicious despite being healthy ingredients and some of it gluten-free. Whoever created these meals and dishes is a genius and apparently a lot of thought and testing probably went into these menu items. Came here for lunch with a friend once and she loved her burger. Great place to grab a breakfast that is delectable yet healthy as well as a lunch. That's delicious. When I went in the morning it was quiet and I had a table to myself, but when I came here once for lunch there were other folks who appear to be working on their laptops and all the tables were full.

    Sophia P.

    Great spot here in JC Heights, they have fresh juices in the fridge as well as organic lunch and food. We need more places like this in the Heights love it.!!!

    Lemon Kale Chickpea Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Samoas
    Lily K.

    Uber eats order so I don't know about bathrooms or parking. Very small portions. I got the kale chickpea salad and it was a tiny container. The dressing is highly acidic and I am someone who loves lemons and limes so much I would eat them on their own. The kale was more butter than normal because on their website it says they massage it with oil and lemon which is what helps cut the strong bitterness. It was fine it just was not what I was expecting. The gluten free carrot cake was in fact delicious. They are the reason for the stars. Very tasty a little on the dry side but not bad. I had the Samoa bar too. This is also very tiny. And the bottom crumbled out before it got me so it was mainly just the top chocolate piece. I also had the golden milk/turmeric latte. I loveee turmeric lattes. This one has lots of ginger and unfortunately was not hot when it got to me. Otherwise it was very good, close to how I make it at home. So it's nice that it's all gluten free, that is relaxing. But perhaps I just didn't order the right thing. The carrot cake and the turmeric latte were the best. The salad and the samoa bar had potential but weren't great. I'm sure they have other great things on their menu. But that's all I've tried.

    $78 for 3 coffees and 2 breakfast sandwiches one MINI muffin, a cookie and a shake.
    Ellen C.

    I'm giving two stars because the family liked the two sandwiches. They were VERY SMALL for the price. I spent $78 plus a tip for the driver. As you can see. I was really looking forward to bragging about the new vegan spot I found. Family members have dietary restrictions and we are foodies. I saw the shakes on the menu and I was all in. I even paid the extra $2.50 for speedy delivery. The delivery was not speedy. It took over 40 min but if the portions were generous and the order correct I would have overlooked it. Not the restaurant's fault. What was the restaurant's fault was the incomplete order and the disinterest in correcting the order. When I realized the shake was missing, the shake was the reason I wanted to order from Busy Bee in the first place, when I realized it was missing I called Uber Eats. They told me to contact the store. The manager asked me "what do you want me to do?" I was shocked. She proceeded to tell me to contact Uber. Did uber forget to pack my shake, I asked? "No, sorry about that but there's nothing I can do." I contacted Uber again and well you know what they told me. They said I needed to contact Busy Bee. I'm easy. I give everyone a break. But this will be the last $78.00 Busy Bee will see from my coin purse. They knew they messed up the order but if I didntvcall back they weren't going to say anything. $78? So here it is: The food is overpriced. Subia is pricey but they are kind and caring and the portions are generous. Have you triedtheir breakfast sandwich? ... VF is generous like Subia with their portions and somehow the food arrived hot. If this gets resolved to my satisfaction I'll let you know. Until then, get your coffee from Griot Cafe in the Heights or the Grind on Communipaw. Nurish is also clean eating on Communipaw and not as pricey.

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    Natty C.

    This is a very cute healthy food cafe. I just stopped in for a smoothie. It was pretty good but a little pricey. Their baked goods looked delicious.

    Couldn't resist drinking this rose superfood latte sorry
    Elizabeth B.

    Highly recommend the rose superfood latte thank me later it's sooooo AMAZING !!! People who work here are very nice also recommend the tiramisu Cake ... perfect for the Holidays!!!!! Rose superfood latte 5 stars Tiramisu cake 5 stars Carrot cake 4.8 stars Peanut butter and banana Buffin 5 stars

    Lazarita P.

    The food here is sooooo good. The vegan desserts are amazing. The staff is so nice. We arrived not long before closing and they still let us sit down and enjoy our meal.

    S'mores Hot cocoa
    Quiana W.

    I've driven past this place quite a few times and it always looked like a cute spot to stop by for a snack. I recently decided to check it out after drooling over an Instagram post for their hot chocolate. So glad I stopped by because it's a cute quaint shop with some quality healthy foods. I got the hot chocolate which was just what I needed. It's hard to find a good quality hot chocolate and let me tell you this one took the cake. I had a vegan one and it was rich in chocolate but not too overbearing. It had a ginger cookie rim and a roasted marshmallow. Perfect for a cold day. I also grabbed some treats. I got a chocolate chip cookie and a banana buffin all made with almond flour and other healthy goodness. They have other foods made from organic ingredients as well which is perfect for a breakfast or lunch stop. Cant wait to return to try other foods!.

    Mocha Mushroom latte
    Alexandra V.

    New to the area so I wanted to see where I'll be getting my weekend coffee and treats. I started towards a cafe that was closed for vacation, so I made my way to a different street and stumbled upon this adorable vegan cafe. I cannot wait to try every single menu item. I started with a mocha mushroom latte with house made cashew milk. I've been smiling ever since. I picked up a vegan carrot cake muffin and Samoa bar! Delicious delicious delicious

    Chickpea cookie dough truffle
    Jamie S.

    So delicious!! I'd wanted to try their food forever and finally walked to the location in The Heights on Saturday. Ordered a carrot cake buffin (reminds me of Morning Glory muffins!!) and chickpea cookie dough truffle. I ate them outside then went right back inside to order more! I ordered 6 buffins, a Samoa cookie and a kale chickpea salad. All so tasty! And loved getting to know Jamie who was working that day and absolutely lovely :) Thinking of getting their delivery next!

    vegan mac'n' cheese
    Christina D.

    Lovely place and great addition to the area! Great offering of clean and healthy eating options, including vegetarian, vegan, GF and just generally good salads. We came here for a quick bite and had their falafel and vegan mac n cheese, along with their vegan hot cocoa. The falafel were good, nothing spectacular. The vegan mac n cheese and hot cocoa were so so. Mac n cheese was flavorless, I have definitely had better at other vegan places. The hot cocoa was watery and again, lackluster in flavor. It's fantastic that they have so many dietary options but the flavor is lacking.

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    11 months ago

    A gem of a vegan spot in the heights- have tried their bowls and they're fresh and tasty and look forward to trying drinks and baked goods

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    Love the tofu breakfast wrap from here! The tumeric latte is fabulous as well. This is one of my fav spots

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    This is a really great neighborhood cafe that caters to gluten free and health conscious eaters. Highly recommend.

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    Seven Valleys - Chicken Soltani (~$24 on UberEats)

    Seven Valleys

    4.2(214 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Came here for brunch, the food was really good and enjoyed the light decor. Service was decent but…read moreshe missed that we asked for the eggs over medium - all good though. It was also a shame they didn't have one of the items on the already short brunch menu but the chocolate tahini French toast was to die for! Not too sweet either. The tea was delicious, we really liked the saffron honeycomb touch. The platter was nice too, but it would've been nice if a meat option was available to come with it. Would love to come back for their dinner menu!

    I had heard great things about Seven Valleys and wanted to give it a try…read more I stopped in for a late lunch and ordered with chicken kebab plate with an extra beef skewer plus a cherry soda. The cherry soda was presented beautifully and had a tasty flavor, but there was way too much syrup. It was very sweet. The plate comes simply with rice, a small dish of cucumber tomato salad, your protein and a lime wedge. You also get hummus or a piece of baklava. I chose the hummus that came in a very small ramekin. When I order a mix grill or Persian food, the plate usually looks a little more exciting and robust. This seemed paired down. I could have used a charred onion or a pickled vegetable. The cucumber tomato salad was good, the chicken was moist and the beef was tender. The rice was a little disappointing. The hummus tasted a bland, like it needed more tahini, garlic, salt and lemon. I know I was one of the last people in for lunch, maybe my timing was a bit off. I've heard rave reviews from other people!

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    Le Botaniste - Spicy Chili Sin Carne

    Le Botaniste

    4.7(21 reviews)
    2.8 miMidtown West

    A Hidden Gem That Completely Changed My Perspective on Vegan Food…read more Yesterday was my first visit to Le Botaniste, and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. The storefront and fresh drinks first caught my attention, so I thought it was mostly a juice or beverage spot. The moment I walked inside, I realized it was so much more. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere, and everything looked incredibly fresh. You can immediately tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The highlight of our visit was the exceptional customer service from Alan. He welcomed us with a smile, took the time to explain the menu, answered all of our questions, and gave us recommendations based on what we were looking for. His knowledge and enthusiasm made choosing our meals easy. Alan recommended their most popular bowl, the Pasta Bolognese, and mentioned it was also his personal favorite. After just one bite, I understood why. It was rich, hearty, full of flavor, and if no one had told me it was vegan, I never would have guessed. It has officially become one of my favorite plant-based meals. For my mother, Alan recommended the seasonal Mediterranean Bowl, and it was another excellent choice. I asked her if she enjoyed it, and her response was simple: "Yes... and I want more." That pretty much says it all. The drinks were also fresh, refreshing, and paired perfectly with our meals. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their drink menu. Even if you're not vegan, don't let that stop you from trying this place. Le Botaniste proves that plant-based food can be comforting, satisfying, and packed with incredible flavor. A huge thank you to Alan for making our first visit such a memorable one. Great food is important, but great hospitality makes people want to come back. Needless to say, I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu.

    I'm happy everytime I come here!! Some of the best vegan genuinely healthy and thoughtful food in…read morethe city. Never ever have a bad meal or bad service, I'll always come back. Beautiful plating and a cute lil place.

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    Salad bar and counter area

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    Spicy Chili Sin Carne

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    Red Bamboo - Mmm.... soul.

    Red Bamboo

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    2.5 miGreenwich Village
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    I have loved Red Bamboo ever since I went vegan over 10 years ago. It is perfect for date nights,…read morecelebrations, or even just a random Wednesday dinner. Their chicken parm sub goes down in history as the best vegan chicken parm sub, and I will stand by that. My daughter cannot get enough of their BBQ buffalo wings. I also love the popcorn shrimp and roti, and the southern fried chicken dinner is hearty with portions perfect for sharing. It is a tiny, cozy spot where you might be sitting right next to other diners, and it feels like one big family. The heart of this place is undeniable. The owner, Jade, has poured her blood, sweat, and tears into Red Bamboo, but also an incredible amount of love and care. You can feel it the moment you walk in. One of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city, hands down!

    My cousin's daughter is vegetarian and whenever they are visiting NYC, I want to make sure I choose…read morea place for dinner where she has lots of options. After reading some reviews on Yelp, I recommended Red Bamboo and a couple of other places and let them pick and they were really excited after reading the menu, so on a rainy Monday, my husband and I met them here for dinner and we're glad we did! The place is small so the tables are intimate but that adds to the ambiance. Our server was super friendly and professional and helped explain the menu to us. We got a variety of appetizers including coconut "chicken", spring rolls and fried zucchini slices (my fave). For my entree, I just ordered an appetizer portion of the "chicken" satay. Everything tasted really good! I don't eat at a lot of vegan places so I'm not clear on whether or not people who are vegan like eating things that are designed to mimic meat so that made for an odd sensation of eating something that was similar in taste and texture to a meat dish. Once I got out of my head, I was just able to enjoy everything for what it was....good tasting food served well in a comfortable restaurant. Even if you're not vegan, I think you'd enjoy this place. I definitely would like to go back.

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    Red Bamboo - Hidden treasures vaguely visible from across the street.

    Hidden treasures vaguely visible from across the street.

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    Oh, how nice.

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    Green Symphony - 3 goodies made from natural ingredients. Yum!

    Green Symphony

    4.1(506 reviews)
    3.1 miMidtown West, Theater District
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    Yeeks. Found this in my drafts! This is from my visit on March 30, 2025! It's definitely time to…read morego back! **** I'm almost sad to share this place because I love it so much. Went on a Sunday around 1pm and it wasn't so busy. The son who was behind the counter took after his Dad's business and they made it through the pandemic. So kudos just for that. I love the modern renovation. There is a sitting nook that could maybe fit two groups of four. While we were there the takeout orders were coming out swiftly despite made on the spot. Korean style dishes that are vegan, filling, and so very flavorful! The price is about the norm for a quality lunch in midtown. Plenty of cold and hot drinks to choose from! The best part to me were the sorbettos! Some unique ones that I have to go back and try them. I was too full to even attempt it that time!!!

    Lots of really tasty-looking vegetarian options! I went with the Yummy Vegetarian Wrap and I'm…read morepleased to say that it was, in fact, yummy! However, it kind of fell apart as I was eating it - the wrap wasn't strong enough to hold the contents without ripping apart. Would definitely still order again, though! Just giving a heads up that it might be a bit of a messy eating experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful! They gave recommendations, which I always love hearing. Tip: they have MINIMAL seating here! So if you show up during lunch hour, plan to take your meal to-go. They can probably seat a maximum of 12 people in their seating area.

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    Green Symphony - From the buffet. Eat your kale

    From the buffet. Eat your kale

    Green Symphony - Cold Salads Buffet

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    Red Onion - Stir fry cauliflower peas, turmeric, Indian spices.

    Red Onion

    4.6(177 reviews)
    3.4 miEast Village, Alphabet City
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    The best Indian food I've ever had. The very best. I considered shedding a tear at the lamb…read morerajasthini. The lamb was perfect. The food was perfect. The interior might not be up to HGTV standards but we can't all be the property brothers. Some of us need to just go with the flow and that's exactly what the owners did here. The furniture is cute, inoffensive, and nothing special. The service? Immaculate. Mostly because they gave our table a free mango lassi. That's how FREAKING kind and friendly the staff are!! They are tremendous. Best place ever.

    Most abysmal service I have experienced in NYC. There's long waits, wrong dishes, or slow service,…read moreand then there's the racist owner who straight up lies to you. After an hour of waiting for our food, the three tables around us who arrived after us already got their food and were nearly done with their meal. We ask about this twice, and each time the owner says all three tables "pre-ordered" their food. I was confused and asked every table if this was true and obviously it was not. Before leaving, we confront the owner about the inconsistencies in his story, but he just double downs on his lie, alleging that we don't understand how a restaurant is run. For some reason, he even started to yell at the busgirl who was trying to get him to apologize? In addition to holding us hostage for an hour and continued lying, he tries to make the racist point that Indian food is more sophisticated and takes longer to prepare than other types of Asian food. I feel there are certain standards in the NYC service industry given the competition, and this was a confusing and unacceptable experience. The food was admittedly good, but not good enough for them to have the attitude they had.

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    Red Onion - Fresh garlic topped naan.

    Fresh garlic topped naan.

    Red Onion - Fresh spinach and spices ground and cooked with cubed homemade cheese

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