We lost this gem in Los Angeles, so whenever you are in NY this is a must visit! Always start off…read morewith the sweets because she did win Cupcake Wars but don't stop there! Dig into the Mac n cheese, the spicy cashew crunch and the guac burger. Already planning a trip back to eat through more of the menu. The aesthetics of the interior will make you want to hang out for a bit longer so grab another sweet after your meal, some coffee and bring your laptop to get some work done. Another plus is you'll always get to see Chloe running around the restaurant. Happy Munchies, Jae Greens

Haven't been to many vegan restaurants, but this is a nice spot that's clean and low key. You order…read moreat the counter and get a buzzer to pick up your food. They try to use compostable cutlery, straws, and bowls but unfortunately don't have a space to actually compost them in the restaurant. Butternut Mac n cheese - very mild flavor that's pleasant and subtly draws you in They also have a nice matcha latte (so popular in the city these days).

I'm here to answer your question: is Monkey Bar worth the hype?…read more1000000% YES. Forget trying to make a reservation - I arrived around 4 pm on a Friday to get my name on the list and we were seated around 5:30. The Cucumber Martini is one of the best martinis I've ever had - it's not too strong and has just the perfect amount of sweet and citrus. The food is equally as incredible: the Truffle Monkey Bread is an absolute must and truly blew me away. The Rigatoni Vodka is solid, and we had to pair it with some sides. The Button Mushrooms are tasty, the Creamed Spinach was unlike any spinach I've had before and is a must if you're a blue cheese lover, and the Truffle Mac - one of the best Mac & Cheeses I've had in the city. The Chocolate Cream Pie and Strawberry Meringue desserts are tasty - I do wish they had the Sticky Toffee Pudding like they do at their Chicago sister restaurant, Trivoli Tavern. Service was fantastic as well. Get in that line and get your table at Monkey Bar - you will NOT be disappointed!

Go for lunch, easier to get a res! Wowed by the truffle…read morebread and mushrooms Ambiance is super moody, the restaurant is darkly lit, it's automatically night when you walk in. Menu - we got steak, truffle bread, chicken parm, fries, and a pasta - solid portions, always tasty, they're reliably delicious

For anyone looking - it really isn't a gluten free friendly restaurant. But it comes up as such in…read moresearch. Fries have flour coating, the steak has gluten marinade. No bun or bread alternatives. If you can figure out the one or two things they do that doesn't contain gluten, the food is tastey.

A great, healthy restaurant everything is very tasteful. Absolutely loved my salmon with the…read moresautéed kale and garlic mash; such a good pairing. Many veggies options, and they all sounded so good was tough to choose since I love vegetables. My boyfriend got the beef bowl, & it was a good size & filling. Service was good & cute setting. Everything was at a good reasonable price. Super glad I found this nice healthier option spot.

Seems like Pura Vida has popped up in a lot of neighborhoods. We stopped by the Flatiron location…read morefor a weekend brunch. This location has several tables outside. The menu is large so there is something for everyone. Various eggs, smoothies, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, bowls and wraps to choose from. We ordered the falafel crunch wrap and chicken pesto sandwich. The wrap was stuffed with fresh veggies. The chicken sandwich was cooked well and quite filling. Both were very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. Great option for a healthy and quick meal!

stopped by on a weekday morning for a quick bakery treat. i decided to try the chocolate croissant…read more& there was only one left in the case. the croissant had a wonderful flaky, crispy texture that paired really well with the warm dark chocolate inside. compared to other chocolate croissants i've had, this one probably had a little less chocolate filling, but the taste was still great. the contrast between the flaky layers and the soft, warm center was superb. the staff was kind, and it took about 10 minutes to get my croissant warmed up. i would say it may take a little more time than expected to get your food, especially if you're in a rush like i was. otherwise, the space is really nice. they don't have many prepared grab-and-go items, but they do have a good selection of baked goods and the option to sit down and eat. i also noticed later that they had some lunch meals available to go, which is something i'd definitely look into trying next time.

I believe I've found a permanent solution for lunch upon my monthly haircut trip to lower…read moreManhattan. For a dairy-intolerant vegetarian, Le Botaniste offers safe, healthy, clean, diverse, and delicious food, and friendly service - why should one go anywhere else? When I entered its bright, spacious and nicely decorated premises, I was greeted right away by a staff, who most patiently explained all their food items and the process of ordering, answered my questions, and offered great suggestions. Everything on display was a feast for the eye and and enhancement for one's appetite. I chose the combo meal of half Longevity Bowl (I really wanted to try their Falafel!) and soup of the day (tomato soup). Everything comes with a pile of add-ons. I don't remember them all, but whatever they suggested and gave me, the combination tasted just awesome! The soup was thick in texture, rich in flavour, crunchy with the chopped nuts and seeds, and piping hot. Every bite of the Longevity Bowl was surprisingly delightful. I wasn't super hungry but somehow devoured everything as if starved. I didn't feel stuffed afterwards, just totally satisfied, but the actual "fullness" lasted much longer than I expected. Such is the magic of life-enriching organic produce. Upon departure, I was handed a card, which records one's visits, and after 5 visits, one gets a free bowl! I will certainly come back enough times for that :-)

I love coming to this organic and healthy eatery, especially since you can earn points on purchases…read morethat can be redeemed for discounts and free products. You don't need to download an app, just sign up for Le Botaniste Rewards at the register before making a payment. This is the healthiest meal I can find in SoHo, Manhattan. Everything is gluten free, and many items are also dairy free and soy free. Good service from the eatery staff. The place wasn't busy. Just note, there are restrooms available for customers only. I love the comfortable and cozy atmosphere. The Moroccan Veggies are delicious and healthy! The Omega 3 Brownie is to die for. On top of that, drinks come with ceramic cups and meals are served in ceramic bowls along with stainless steel utensils.

So good and so fresh. They season the chicken so well, I love getting a plate with the carrot…read moresalad, chicken, zucchini, and brown rice. I add pesto to the rice and it's so good! Love that it's minimal ingredients and healthy.

SERVICE - ordered take out from here so cannot comment too…read moremuch on the service - catered towards a healthier to-go lunch option MENU - build your own plate with a variety of side dishes - vegan/vegetarian options available - slightly pricey FOOD - 5 bounty box (5/10): for my 5 items, i got the gigante beans, sweet potato, spaghetti squash, broccoli, and cabbage slaw. I got the chipotle aioli for my sauce. I really wanted to like the as the concept of minimal ingredients was appealing. However, the entire box felt like it was missing something. It felt like a collection of side dishes that was looking for a main starch to be paired with. Had the box come with a pita bread or a base of grains and greens, I would have been able to better justify the price. Out of the sides, the one I liked the best was the spaghetti squash. The other ones lacked flavor and mostly tasted like salt. WOULD I GO BACK? Likely not.

I have been to cava locations across the country and this one is the most impressive by far. The…read morefood quality is incredibly consistent and the staff goes above and beyond to create a welcoming environment and accommodate for me even if I come near closing. 5 stars!

Really nice employees and fast service. I come here often a and the food is always good and I have…read morenever had a bad experience with any of the employees.

Service was so amazing. Liz was the best, definitely coming back soon. Also--the drinks are so good…read moreget the marg trust me.

There is a particular kind of disappointment reserved for places that should know better…read more The avocado toast arrived looking the part, but the bread was toasted to a brick. I paid extra for the poached egg add-on and received one single egg. Not two. One. The latte was mostly milk with a whisper of espresso somewhere in it. Nothing here was catastrophically bad. Everything just landed just slightly below good, and together the effect was cumulative mediocrity. For a chain, where you'd expect consistency and standards, that's a quiet failure. With no shortage of brunch options competing for your time and money, this one doesn't earn a return visit.

Wish this was in my neighborhood. I remembered it from last year, when I attended a nearby concert…read more Staff is still amazing! I'm currently living for the chicken ramp special!! Had it on a wrap. Absolutely divine! I probably shouldn't wait a year to return!

I would give this a 2.5/5, honestly. I do not wish any ill…read moreupon anyone associated with business, just want to give my constructive feedback on my food/experience! Decor/actual restaurant: This particular location is very small and tight with limited in-store seating. The interior is cute, I like the blue color theme they have here. For a restaurant designed for to-go orders, I believe that there could be more waiting room and a couple less chairs. Service: Like many "fast food adjacent" restaurants, the people who work there have good customer service but I imagine deal with the worst. I know they're doing great with the situation they're in. Kudos to them. Food: this is probably my harshest critique. I ordered a pesto chicken sandwich, and it was fine. I don't believe it was worth the $16 I spent though. The chicken was kind of bland, tasted similarly to frozen grilled chicken pieces you buy from a grocery store. I do wish there was more sauce. The pesto tasted good but overall there was too much bread. I fear you would be better off making something like this at home for a comparable price. The bread was good, just too much. I don't want to base the menu on this sandwich alone, a lot of the menu options sounded delicious, but this was just the experience I had!

Great lunch spot! I…read moregot the summer chicken bowl. The restaurant was very cleaned and the was super friendly as well.

Went here for lunch on Sunday! Staff were all very friendly there and they got cute interiors :) I…read moregot the tuna poke wrap and it was amazing! The raw tuna was really fresh and soft which is rare to see in poke places in America. The veggies in the wrap were really fresh and the rice was flavourful. I was full after half a wrap, 2 people could probably share a bowl or a wrap.