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It's hard to survive solely off of heavy pastas, loaded pizzas and indulgent desserts... That's one of the many reasons why we love the New York City food scene. Here, you can find decadent and delicious food that isn't all that bad for you. From quick-service style salads, to quinoa pasta, dairy-free soft serves & Californian cafes, ...this is your ultimate guide to HEALTHY-ISH food in NYC.

 

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SIT-DOWN RESTAURANTS

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AMERICAN • $$

abc Kitchen

Chic New American eatery via Jean-Georges Vongerichten sourcing local, organic ingredients in a beautiful Flatiron space.

LOCATION

35 E 18th St, Gramercy

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Bluestone Lane Collective Cafe

Melbourne-inspired coffee shop/ cafe serving up Australian style drinks & healthy fare all day long.

LOCATIONS

West Village, UES, UWS

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AMERICAN • $$

Creative, health-conscious American cooking & seasonal cocktails in a casually stylish space

LOCATION

10 Downing St, West Village

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AMERICAN • $$

Westville

A rotating menu of farm-to-table, vegetable-oriented dishes offered up in a casual space.

LOCATIONS

Chelsea, East Village, West Village, Financial District, Dumbo

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MEXICAN • $$$

Trendy Mexican restaurant with vegan and vegetarian options, plus awesome drinks

LOCATION

Chinatown

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AMERICAN • $$

Casual Meatpacking restaurant serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Cocktails with a focus on healthy-ish cuisine in a laid back vibe

LOCATION

53 Little W 12th St, Meatpacking

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VEGAN • $$

Vegan spot by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten for seasonal plates, juices & cocktails inside the beautiful ABC Carpet & Home space.

LOCATION

38 E 19th St, Gramercy

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Banter

Australian cafe on a quiet Greenwich Village block serving up delicious fare with many healthy & vegan options + full bar

LOCATION

169 Sullivan St, Greenwich Village

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CAFE • $$

De Maria

Chic all-day cafe serving colorful salads, grain bowls & other healthy 'New American' dishes.

LOCATION

19 Kenmare St, SoHo

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Jack's Wife Freda

A lively NYC bistro with a delicious menu of American-Mediterranean food that serves breakfast, lunch & dinner in chic settings

LOCATIONS

Soho, West Village

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CAFE • $$

Healthy brunch spot with cute decor and trendy menu.

LOCATION

401 W 25th Street, Chelsea

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VEGETARIAN • $$$

Vegetable-focused menu by Michelin star chef, John Fraser serving up modern dishes accompanied by cocktails & boutique wines.

LOCATION

72 University Pl, Greenwich Village

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AUSTRALIAN, CAFE • $

Two Hands

A full-service, all-day restaurant with friendly Australian vibes, top-notch coffee, and a tasty healthy-yet-hearty menu

LOCATIONS

Tribeca, Soho

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Cafe Mogador

Mediterranean spot specializing in delicious & filling brunch plates served alongside some of the best people-watching in the city

LOCATIONS

East Village, Brooklyn

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CALIFORNIAN CAFE • $$

Dimes

Eclectic, inventive and delicious health-driven Californian cuisine in an airy, artful Chinatown space.

LOCATION

49 Canal St, Chinatown

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SEAFOOD • $$

Seamore's

Nautical, seafood-focused spot serving sustainable "Catch of the Days" in enjoyable preparations like tacos, pasta, salads & more + beer, wine & cocktails in relaxed neighborhood digs

LOCATIONS

Soho, Chelsea, Dumbo

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Small coffee shop and cafe with a West-coast-inspired menu.

LOCATION

100 Stanton St, Lower East Side

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AMERICAN, ITALIAN • $$$

Hearth

Casual Meatpacking restaurant serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Cocktails with a focus on healthy-ish cuisine in a laid-back vibe

LOCATION

401 E 12th St, East Village

FAST- CASUAL

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CALIFORNIAN • $$

West~Bourne

A rotating menu of farm-to-table, vegetable-oriented dishes is offered up in a no-frills space.

LOCATION

137 Sullivan St, Soho

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Clean-eating market plate spot offering a variety of creative dishes to keep you from getting bored. They follow the classic protein+2 sides model for a satisfying non-salad option.

LOCATIONS

SoHo, Gramercy, DUMBO

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VEGAN • $

Wholesome, 100% plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction

LOCATIONS

Multiple

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CALIFORNIAN • $$

Chic casual cafe with delectably fresh market plates, sandwiches & pastries. Many farm-to-table, vegan & Gluten Free options.

LOCATIONS

SoHo, Gramercy, DUMBO

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SOUP SHOP • $$

Brodo

Chef Marco Canora’s takeout spot serving nourishing, customizable, sip-able bone broths out of coffee cups & smoothies.

LOCATION

East Village, West Village, Soho

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GF BOWLS • $

Wholesome, 100% plant-based food that fuels and energizes without compromising flavor, taste or satisfaction

LOCATIONS

Multiple

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MEDITERRANEAN • $

Israeli-inspired vegetable Mezes, ideal for sharing, chef-crafted Salads, Bowls, and Pita Sandwiches plus soft serve desserts, beer & wine

LOCATIONS

227 Mulberry St, SoHo

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COUNTER/ MARKET • $$

Fast-casual spot serving a wide variety of healthy breakfast and lunch options, all made with high-quality ingredients.

LOCATION

78 5th Ave, Greenwich Village

dessert

Dessert
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.Specializing in dairy-free, made-to-order "Nice Cream"soft serves, Mike & Daves is packed with protein and delicious ingredients to help you crush your sweet-tooth craving the healthy way; they also have vegan Nice Cream sandwiches!

LOCATION

120 Macdougal St, Greenwich Village

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Pressed Juicery

Juice Shop which serves, Freeze, their soft-serve made from 100% fruits, nuts, and vegetables (its non-dairy, gluten-free, and has no refined sugars). You can add toppings just like at ice cream bar, the likes of which include: blueberries, strawberries, shaved almonds, coconut, chia seeds, almond butter, cacao drizzle, honey, and other fruits, seeds, and nuts.

LOCATIONS

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SOFT SERVE • $

Soft Serve shop that serves frozen dairy-free fruit treats such as sundaes & smoothies made from just fruit, water & cane sugar. You can add toppings like fresh fruit & their signature warm peanut butter.

LOCATIONS

25 E 17th St, Flatiron

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