Vegan
International
Organic
Salad bar
Delivery
Take-out
European
Fusion

Plant-based cafe and wine bar offering lunch and dinner foods. Extensive selection with everything from mezze and fusion bowls to soups and salads. One of several outlets in NYC and Belgium, this one est. 2019. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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45 Reviews

First Review by Plantpowereddan

PaulaHirst

Points +207

Vegan
28 Nov 2024

Best Food in NYC yet

This place is by far the best food I’ve had in NYC yet. All fully organic and the food is on display behind glass so you can see what you’re getting.
Well presented, good taste and nice atmosphere. Would 100% recommend.

Pros: Taste, Good choice, Organic

Cons: None

obenan

29 Nov 2024

Dear Paula, I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Le Botaniste! Your glowing review means the world to us, and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed our fully organic offerings and appreciated the transparency of our food display.

ranjeetrajan

Points +85

Vegan
17 Oct 2024

Tasty and quick

Great food options and quick service!

obenan

29 Oct 2024

Dear Ranjeet, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Botaniste, particularly our diverse food options and efficient service. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and I hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.

AnitaDollar

Points +4086

Vegan
23 Sep 2024

Lovely

Nice seating, nice food, nice staff.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-20

obenan

29 Oct 2024

Dear Anita,
I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Le Botaniste, from the seating to the food and our staff. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and I hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.

Elpaule

Points +34

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Lovely Restaurant with delicious food

It is the perfect spot for Dinner or Lunch, the store is so cute and the food options are perfectly balanced, you van chose pasta, salad, soup, bowls etc... All is so fresh and not really expensive for a store in New York. I liked the botanicql menu(half bowl, half soup of the day), the Bolo and the do it yourself bowl :)

zuendstoffel

Points +348

Vegan
07 Aug 2024

Great concept - tasty food

Very lovely place with nice people and tasty food. I love the pharmacy concept and how it all leads to being well.
The Chili sin carne was vers tasty and I really liked it. Interesting was the fact that they serve chilled red wine - just like in Paris.

CynthiaChilds

Points +30

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

We loved it!

Friendly, creative, interesting cafe. Great food.

Pros: The food, The staff, The decor

VeganbyChoice

Points +1763

Vegan
27 Jun 2024

Tasty Vegan

First time here. Nice ambience. Indoor dining available. Very clean. All the food looks absolutely amazing. Menu easy to read. I ordered the broccoli soup. It was good. Nothing out of this world or amazing but it was good and a very good serving size. Also had one of their bowls … the Tibetan Mama. A person working there told me that this is one of their most popular bowls. I can understand why. Good serving size, very good flavor. Definitely when I would get again. Really enjoyed this place and I would not hesitate to come back.

Pros: Nice portion sizes , Good flavor, Clean

Le_Botaniste

28 Jun 2024

Thank you. Come see us soon for more organic vegan meals.

sapientia

Points +1187

Vegan
19 May 2024

Unique upscale

Great fresh ingredients make the dishes here tasty. Service was quite good and restrooms were clean. Located on the corner, this is an airy establishment with plenty of sunlight to complement the food colors.

Le_Botaniste

27 May 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more healthy plant-based meals.

seremarlene

Points +568

Vegan
27 Apr 2024

Good ORGANIC, GLUTEN FREE and VEGAN!

Great and fresh food! Good portion size and tasty!!!
I will
Go back again!

Pros: Organic, Gluten free, Many option to choose

Cons: NYC is expensive so is this restaurant

Le_Botaniste

30 Apr 2024

Thank you for your review. Come see us soon for more organic plant-based meals.

DanielaCardillo

Points +18

Vegan
16 Dec 2023

Great quick vegan and gluten free haven

Super close to grand central! Highly recommend

Le_Botaniste

30 Dec 2023

Thank you for leaving such a positive review. We are delighted to hear that the central location of our hotel was convenient for you. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our guests, and your recommendation greatly motivates us!

jisephusjotta

Points +77

Mostly Veg
19 Nov 2023

Tibetan mama

Delicious bowl of brown rice, broccoli and the best coconut peanut sauce ever. Topped with kimchi and fresh herbs.

Le_Botaniste

24 Nov 2023

Thank you for your review. Looks like you discovered our Tibetan Mama. We hope to see you soon for more organic vegan meals.

CarlValentin

Points +532

Vegan
07 Nov 2023

Good

Food was served really fast and was pretty good. Nice it is organic and had brown rice and lots of healthy options.

Le_Botaniste

09 Nov 2023

Thank you and happy to see you had a great organic plant-based dining experience.

CliveHughes

Points +267

Vegan
09 Oct 2023

Fast and Tasty

I had dinner here yesterday evening after a long flight. It's a buffet style although they serve it to you so it's quick. I had a chilli bowl which was really good. Generous portion but not too much either.

Pros: Fast, Friendly , Tasty

veganqueenofqueensnyc

11 Oct 2023

Le_Botaniste

12 Oct 2023

Thank you for your lovely words. We are happy you enjoyed organic vegan dining experience with us.

MollyHurley

Points +27

Vegan
26 Sep 2023

super fresh & flavorful

loved everything! went here twice in a 5 day nyc trip. lots of clean, healthy, organic options. Enjoyed making my own bowl, the pasta bolo, and a chocolate chip pecan cookie.

Pros: healthy, organic, flavor

ADRIANPITTS

Points +191

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

Delicious and beautiful

Super tasty food, lovely staff and a gorgeous setting

Pros: Food, Choice, Service

Le_Botaniste

28 Aug 2023

Thank you and see you for more plant power.

portiii

Points +772

Vegan
02 Aug 2023

Delicious vegan bowls

The restaurant has delicious vegan and healthy bowls. I had the vegan chilli and enjoyed it a lot! Would have loved to try more dishes.

Le_Botaniste

14 Aug 2023

Hi there, thank you for visiting. We hope to see you for more organic vegan bowls.

Fortegao

Points +58

Vegetarian
07 May 2023

Excellent food

Very tasty food and good information about the dishes

Le_Botaniste

08 May 2023

Thank you Fortegao. Happy to see you enjoyed our organic plant powered menu.

IsabelaMonteiro

Points +635

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Not for coffee

We went there for coffee and deserts, and it was a mistake. Coffee was so bad that we didn’t finish it, I think the barista left our milk to burn while operating the cashier. Brownie was okay. Not very friendly staff, but I guess this is an issue overall in nyc.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-14

Le_Botaniste

24 Apr 2023

Hi Isabela, thank you for your review!
We have good news, we have a new drinks and desserts menu coming up and we are sure it will WOUAW you! Take care.

Angelo23

Points +282

Vegan
04 Apr 2023

Excellent flavors and value

We had lunch here 3 times during a recent trip since it was conveniently close to where we stayed. Each time we ordered different items and enjoyed them all. If I lived/worked nearby I'd probably eat here 3-4 times a week. Great prices for organic and vegan food that comes with plenty of flavor and nutrition.

Le_Botaniste

05 Apr 2023

Waouw! Thank you Angelo.
So happy we had contribute to your trip and you enjoyed our organic, plant-based food!

pauldub

Points +312

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Tasty desserts

A friend and I stopped in for dessert and we got the Omega 3 Brownie and Red Fruit Chia Pudding, both very nice.

The brownie was the size of a mini cupcake and came with a tasty vanilla cashew cream sauce. It had a rich chocolatey flavour and a nice consistency (leaning more towards cake-like than fudgey, FYI). The pudding had a great mellow coconut flavour contrasted nicely by the tangy fruit topping. I'd be happy getting either dessert again, or both!

Like the other locations, this one had a pretty interior and nice staff. One thing I really, really appreciate about Le Botaniste is their use of proper vessels and cutlery, not the throwaway kind which is becoming all too normal. Vegans spare animals by not eating them but that shouldn't give us a free pass to destroy their homes for our convenience!

Pros: Good variety of tasty whole foods options, Nice ambience and staff, Reusable vessels and cutlery

Cons: Dessert portions a bit small

MichaelJakubek

Points +450

Vegan
21 Feb 2023

Le Idealiste

$7.09 for a chia seed pudding with berries, $4.19 for 300ml of turmeric and agave lemonade. Other things, main meals, on the menu cost around $15. Finally a place in New York that deserves 5 stars without any context. This place by itself is just perfect at what it does. Most warm ingredients are kept warm at a frontal stove the customers can see and choose from, and fresh ingredients are kept in chilled bowls. This means you get the food fast, but it is not fast-food at all. They have beautiful dishes and silverware. No stupid plastic, paper, or straws. Everything is house-made and organic. The employees are young, energetic (I came at 7:30pm!), friendly, and willing to explain. The place is beautiful and has an atmosphere: the employees have a dress code and the place has a theme of an apothecary or an old-school drug store. Both the dessert and lemonade were very tasty and not too sweet at all. They actually tasted like home-made slow-made foods! Excellent!

Le_Botaniste

27 Feb 2023

Yeah! Thank you for this amazing review of your organic plant-based meal😄See you soon and thank you from our team!

VanessaFeitosa

Points +73

Vegan
29 Jan 2023

Lots of vegan options.

Delicious food, many choices, friendly service and reasonable prices.

They take their time to explain the options. I think it’s such a cute place to eat.

Just go! 😊 #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-29

Le_Botaniste

30 Jan 2023

Thank you for your review, and big up to our team.

klicciardi

Points +50

Vegan
06 Jan 2023

Absolutely love!

Fun “apothecary” concept. Every item is delicious and they have nice wines too. Non vegans enjoy it, you can take them here too.

Le_Botaniste

30 Jan 2023

Thanks a lot! Always happy to host the no-vegans crowds!

elisapDC

Points +37

Vegan
30 Dec 2022

Lovely fast dinner in midtown

Great vegan dinner on way to other events. We tried the tagine, chili and vegan bolognese, and the chili won the taste test.

Pros: Variety of vegan options great for families, Atmosphere conjures an old apothecary in best way, Dessert and tea

Cons: High tops meh for dinner, Need more tea options

Le_Botaniste

30 Jan 2023

Thank you for your review. Glad you tried so many delicious things and enjoy it all.

GrayHorwitz

Points +2012

Vegan
28 Dec 2022

Good food and nice cafe but too expensive

Nothing to complain about except the price feels way too high for what you get. Friendly service though.

WalterReed

Points +99

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Tasty!!

I was in NY on business and stumbled across this gem!! The Tibetan Momma (curry bowl) was delicious! Also, the Omega 3 brownie was so decadent (make sure you get the cashew crème)!!!” I only wish I was here longer so I could try other items!!

Pros: Delicious clean food, Great portions, Decent price

Cons: None that come to mind!

marky_mark

Points +22983

Vegan
16 Oct 2022

Too relaxed

In the middle of town at Grand Central. A little on the expensive side. Ratatouille should really not be served over salad as a bowl dish (but separately). Too much garlic; better ask repeatedly in case you dislike garlic. Around 70 seats inside. Staff *very* relaxed, better be super clear about your preferences. They will try to make a salad bowl which really makes no sense for chili sin carne & ratatouille at all (or put it over noodles). Also, tsasiki on ratatouille is weird. Why? Chocolate mud is good. Sushi seems not to be freshly prepared.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-16




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