Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

Had a delicious meal. Everything tasted fresh and new, even though I have been to the restaurant…read moreseveral times. The restaurant was not full so noise level was acceptable. Also appreciated the gratis birthday cake at the end of the meal.

Still great! This time I tried the Watermelon Lime and Basil mocktail and it paired perfectly with…read moreeverything. Make sure to get the matcha cheesecake if you can! Service was great and the restaurant was the perfect place to stop in for a weekend lunch. Heads up - they do brunch from 11am to 3pm

The food in this restaurant is amazing. It is all vegan and organic. You can mix and match. There…read moreare so many wonderful options to choose from. The service is excellent. There are no long waits to get your food. The staff is friendly, helpful and accommodating. I made the mistake of ordering a dish that had something in it that I was allergic to. After I had already ordered and placed it on my table I asked about the item in question. They checked, immediately whisked it away and made me a new dish with a substituted ingredient. I wish there was a Le Botaniste in every city in the world and that each was staffed with the likes of the wonderful staff at Le Botaniste on 42nd street.

First day after a red-eye flight from the West Coast, I was craving something truly healthy and…read morenourishing. We wanted to chill at Bryant Park while each of us grabbed whatever we felt like eating, and La Botaniste--right across from the park--was the perfect grab-and-go option for me. The colorful Dutch ovens filled with fresh, vibrant dishes and amazing aromas made it so hard to choose. I'm still kicking myself for not taking pictures because everything looked so mouthwatering. I finally went with the Botanical Salad, and it was AMAZING. Fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I was hoping for. Everything on the menu looked comforting and delicious while still being plant-based and health-conscious. Even though the line was busy, the staff was genuinely friendly. They took the time to answer questions, explain the dishes, and make recommendations without making us feel rushed.

This is HEAVEN....omg how do I explain the experience, we ordered 4 items - cream and celery soup,…read morespinach artichoke dip for appetizers...umm delicious and chicken pot pie and scallop paella for enterees and both are the BEST I ever had....absolutely loving this vegan heaven right in the heart of NYC, definitely give it a try. Okay so here is an update : we were in area for only 4 nights and after trying it once for our dinner we kept going back, we were there for 3 times total and tried all the things we wanted to - tried Broadway burrito, linguini Fini Alfredo, vegetable barley soup. For sweets we had vanilla bean pan a cotta and blueberry lemon shortcake and. a cappucino - can you tell we were obsessed with this place???? Everything we ate we licked our plates - so DAMN DELICIOUS.

This is a gem of a restaurant! From our host Hans to our waiter, David, everything was perfect!…read moreWe were seated upstairs. The music was a little loud for me, so it was hard to hear and to talk. But I still loved it.. David the waiter was so nice near the menu. He's a great server.!! and incredibly patient. Hans the host was really friendly, warm and engaging. We didn't have a reservation and he didn't mind. The bathrooms were clean. The presentation of the food was beautiful, and it was absolutely delicious every single dish.!! I had two Modelo beers, we had an order of vegan crabcakes with tartar sauce. Chicken wings, which were so good with a few few different types of sauces. Vegan steak came with rice and spinach, which is absolutely delicious. a vegan chicken pot pie. I personally think it should be a little bit thicker and not so soupy, but it was really really good. we had fries with black beans and Vegan cheese. espresso and for dessert, vegan tiramisu and a blueberry dessert. It was really good little sweet for me but very good all the same.. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be back!

Great experience at Sentir. I posted up at the bar alone and was immediately greeted with friendly…read moreservice by the bartender. I ordered a drink and a chile relleno. The drink came out right away and was good, but expensive. The chile on the other hand was excellent and filling. The flavor was surprisingly unique and the impossible meat filled the pepper perfectly. The ambiance was cool, definitely date night energy. I'll be back!

The missus and I stopped here on a Thursday evening, 5ish, for a drink and small nosh…read more Really nice happy hour options. Got two cocktails - the smoky Hedgehog Maize and the jalapeñoy De Vacaciones - at 50% off (so cost us $8.50 and $9.50, respectively). Service was great, the drinks were really nice. The Sentir Guac was quite tasty, lots of really fresh avocado. If in the neighborhood, try the happy hour.

The Artichoke pizza is beyond delicious . The atmosphere is warm and the service is wonderful! My…read moreHusband and I LOVE this restaurant!

I ordered delivery for lunch…read more The tofuego on the block sandwich was delicious. The tofu was crispy and firm. The toppings added nice flavor and texture, especially the pickles. The Korean BBQ oyster mushroom wings were also awesome. The mushrooms were tender, coated in a sweet sauce, and perfectly complemented by the accompanying gochugaru ranch. The buffalo cauliflower bites were satisfyingly crispy. The flavor of the scallions came through nicely. They also came with a tasty ranch sauce. The chocolate chip tahini cookie was moist and melty. The tahini flavor was subtle. Don't hesitate to give them a try for crave-worthy vegetarian dishes!

Got a custom chicken bowl with rice--food is solid and all of the sides are tasty. Portion is also…read moredecent value as the bowl, while shallow, is very dense with food. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was clean, very clean for right next to Moynihan station.

I keep seeing my co workers keep getting food from them , so I got curious. On a rainy day I went…read morethere for lunch . Only chicken is halal , so I have tried that . Funny thing is there not much chicken on the bowl lol , it's all salad & sauces . Hard to find chicken . I ended up with lots of rice & salad . Will I come back again ? Not sure . Customer service was not great either. It needs a lot of work . The place looks clean .

Soo many great food and drink options. Thank you to my…read moreserver (Dare) & the amazing service . He helped me out with the best selections. I tried the ginger beef dumplings, nutty buddy wrap & spicy tuna w/ Easter Garden mocktail. The ambiance is simply gorgeous. The greenery plus the lighting and fixtures was well put together. I will definitely be back to try the other great options in the menu. Thank youuu beyond sushi for satisfying my sushi cravings !

When I was visiting NYC a few weeks ago, I made sure I would have one meal at one of the City Roots…read morerestaurants. Beyond Sushi was in Midtown near where I was staying, so I ended up coming here---on Valentine's Day, which happened to be a mistake! Since I didn't have a reservation, the lady who checked me in told me I had to find a seat at the bar. Her attitude was not the best, as when I looked over the menu and made a decision on what I wanted to get, she dismissed me when I waved her over, saying she is not the person taking orders. Um, okay? Then who is? One guy at the bar was nicer, and was able to take my order. I started off with a hot tea since NYC was cold in February, and then decided to have as much as I could of two dishes---the "chicken" yakitori skewers and the Korean BBQ skillet. The skewers came in a set of two, with a white mayo-like sauce drizzle and pickled cucumber on the side. Super delectable, though very filling because of the protein! The skillet was made with classic Chunk Foods protein, the go-to plant-based option for all the meat dishes at City Roots restaurants as far as I know. This was incredibly filling, but the sauce and the texture were all around delicious as well. I could NOT bother to finish the brussels sprouts the skillet came with---way too much to stomach, and I was going to focus on the "meats" since I can always have brussels any other time! The bill by the end of it was PRICEY. That's why I only go to one of these restaurants as a special treat when I visit NYC. Watch out if you order hot tea...$13!! I guess that's the NYC way, but still!