• Westerly Health Foods

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Offers selections in organic produce, vitamins, plus juice bar and deli foods including salads, sandwiches, soup, raw desserts. Nutritionist-herbologist on staff. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-12:00am, Sat-Sun 8:00am-12:00am.


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19 Reviews

First Review by JenniferF

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Points +17394

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

Westerly Health Foods

They have everything you could possibly want here… This is a massive health food store. I personally think the pricing is fair given the quality of products.

I was looking for vegan protein powder and was surprised to see they had a very small selection compared to the massive vitamin and supplement offerings they carried. Nevertheless, there were so many vegan foods and products here that it was impressive. I’d recommend this place over Whole Foods any day.😄

Nattata

Points +365

Vegan
11 May 2023

Good for grabbing a quick late bite

Has a large variety of refrigerated/frozen vegan meals and desserts in the back and they're open until midnight. if you're hungry late and want more than just convenience store snacks this is a great option.

GiannaRizzotti

Points +435

Vegan
08 Mar 2023

Amazing variety

This store has anything your vegan heart could wish for. I have never seen a store SO stocked

JasonManias

Points +1341

Vegan
15 Jan 2023

Insane selection

Ridiculous amount of great vegan options in here

AllyVeganalicious

Points +232

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

They always have good options

I’ve been going here for awhile and they always have what I need.

Pros: Options - healthy and otherwise , Decent prices , Nice staff

Poundie

Points +13129

Vegan
28 Jun 2021

Large, health-oriented grocery store

This place in a mainstay in Hell's Kitchen. It is a large, well-kept, clean store--much larger than your typical health food store, yet not as humongous as Whole Foods. The store is well stocked, and the prices are on the par of other such stores in NYC. They also have a juice bar in the store.

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-28

SamanthaVictoria

Points +769

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

I find everything here!

This is definitely the market I come to when I’m looking for something a bit more unusual (tea, supplements, CBD oil, personal care, and bath and body)... And I always find it too!

SteffanyPel

Points +74

Vegan
09 May 2019

Love all the fresh soups

Great selection of fruits and veg and soup bar in the back. A bit expensive but hey it’s New York what do you expect? Lots of options for vegans in the packaged foods, great staff. Sometimes food samples. Great price on organic bananas right at front door.

rosalindnyc

Points +525

Vegan
28 May 2018

Great local health food store

Wonderful bulk selection, great soups, and a smoothie and juice bar in the back with fresh kombucha. Friendly staff and a huge inventory for a small space. Great vitamins as well.

veganrunning

Points +566

Vegan
13 May 2018

Best Health Food Store in NYC Theater District

Best Health Food Store in NYC with great variety in options. Fantastic smoothie bar.

Pros: Lots of Vegan Options , Open till Midnight , Awesome smoothie bar

RachelJenkins

Points +2512

Vegan
01 Feb 2018

Favourite health food shop in New York!

Found this place by chance and was absolutely amazed by how much choice there was- the shelves are packed and so high! They have pre made vegan sandwiches which were delicious and I can’t wait to go back to New York to try them again!

martint

Points +7560

Vegan
22 Apr 2017

Better selection than at Whole Foods

This store is awesome. I have found many vegan cheeses and other produces that are not available at NYC Whole Foods. The selection is very wide, not only for vegan cheeses and faux meats, but also sweets, herbs and supplements. The prices are better, too!

Pros: vegan cheeses not availables at Whole Foods, prices

Cons: narrow space between shelves

DaniM

Points +2021

Vegan
02 Aug 2015

You'll get everything

It seems that this grocery store is not too big. But don't let yourself be fooled by the outer front. This health store carries almost everything you can imagine for your healthy lifestyle. From cold pressed juices, over smoothies and raw food to ready-to-eat food. Just an amazing store!

robpaterson

Points +136

Vegan
25 Feb 2015

My Favorite Grocery Store in Manhattan

This is just about my favorite grocery store in NYC. It's much cozier and intimate than Whole Foods (read: crowded, small isles), but less crowded and more relaxed. The selection is excellent for the size of the place, and they have all of the main staples any vegan or vegetarian could ask for, including a nice selection of the typical pre-made selections you find throughout the city: dumplings, mock chicken sandwiches, a hot food bar, a raw section, etc. Perhaps the best part is the produce: always exceptionally fresh, mostly organic, and lovingly displayed.

Does it have everything Whole Foods has? Of course not. WF is huge, and has a TON of stuff, a lot of it not healthy at all. There's just something about Westerly that makes me feel good about shopping for food. Good vibes all around.

My only wish is that they had a little more space, and the produce prices are not cheap, but amazing organic produce isn't inexpensive. For us, the little bit of extra cost is worth for such great quality.

Pros: Wide Variety, Nice Atmosphere

Cons: Slightly Pricey Produce, Isles a little cramped

Babette

Points +2101

Vegan
12 Mar 2014

Not to be missed

Cheaper than WholeFoods, lots of clearly identified vegan meals to go, vegan jerky, etc.

Pros: Great hours, Good Value, Large Selection

sglcklch

Points +2815

Vegan
04 Jul 2013

Fantastic place

This store happened to be just two blocks away from our hotel near Time Square. It was really convenient for us to pop in on the way out/back to get some supplies. Their selection was amazing, lots and lots of vegan-friendly goodies-grocieres, munchies, prepared meals, desserts, chocolate, ice cream, you name it. Basically it's like a Whole Foods, although much smaller and more local. Store was cramped with narrow aisles (understandably so considering how much they try to fit in the tiny space), but it was neat and tidy so browsing wasn't a problem. Loved the store hours as well!

Pros: hours, selection

Cons: cramped

NatashaLovesGranola

Points +20

Vegan
31 Dec 2010

Health Food Store Almighty

My all time favorite health food store in the world! Westerly has EVERYTHING. Great organic produce, vegan whole wheat options for EVERYTHING (they make vegan whole grain lasagna, dumplings, pad thai, etc, that you can buy already prepared and take away), raw foods, tons of beautiful ice creams, all the frozen products you could imagine, vitamins, and beauty products. I go here at least once a week (usually 3 times) when I am in New York.

Pros: LOTS of selection

soysass

Points +71

Raw
22 Dec 2009

A Health Food Haven

This place is the shangri-la I envisage! Covered with several different DNA samples(sweat) and nearly asphyxiated by a packed-like-edamame crowd, my friend and I had just left a concert at the Roseland Ballroom. Somewhat disappointed, we strolled around the nocturnal city until we stumbled upon this glowing palace! It was nearly 11:00pm and we were quite surprised that it was still open. It was certainly a beautiful sight, as we entered, we were greeted by an aisle filled with luscious produce, reasonably priced as well. The aisles are narrow and items are stacked until they reach the sky, it was as if being in someone's personal library. There was such a selection, I could have stayed in there all day to bask in its glory, but unfortunately, my friend didn't share the same enthusiasm over health food! There were aisles of vitamins, snacks, a section in the back dedicated to raw food, raw desserts, a bulk section, etc. I should have photographed its splendor, the image lingers in my mind. They also had quite a few sales when I went, like hemp milk for 2.99$! It's just unbelievable how much more affordable everything was, especially considering its location. I dream of the day I return, and definitely plan on visiting on my next trip to the city :D.

Pros: great selection, good value

JenniferF

Points +60

Mostly Veg
17 Dec 2008

support small business

Hi, I love Westerly - it's a great alternative to whole foods, with the same food at better prices. and it's got a wide variety of health foods from different disciplines, from raw food, to macro food, to vegan food, to food for people who juice, etc. Sometimes I think the selection of packaged food is better than Fairway - and I always find this so with the organic produce. things actually go on sale there, too. It's a small but densely packed store.

Pros: good prices, wide selection, fresh food counter




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