Healthy Food Options Near KBC
Top 10 Healthy Food Options Near KBC
Finding delicious healthy food options can be difficult nowadays, especially when every New York corner seems to be adding more and more unhealthy chains! Luckily for Kips Bay Court residents, we’ve made a list of 10 healthy eateries located near KBC, so that you don’t have to compromise your health when looking for your next meal, including a few that are Fitwel certified, meaning that they play a role in supporting healthy food access and behaviors that impact mental and physical health for NYC residents. That means less fried food, plant-based options, and an overall focus on our health.
Founded in 1933, Fairway Market is a small American grocery chain that also happens to be Fitwel certified, making it a great stop for any healthy meal. With four locations in Manhattan, Fairway is your one-stop-shop for delicious, fresh, and healthy groceries, as well as prepared foods that are prepped and ready to go!
On-site Fruit & Produce Vendor Stand
Staying healthy can be difficult when you must go out of your way to find fresh fruit, vegetables and produce, but for Kips Bay Court residents, the on-site Fruit & Produce Vendor Stand eliminates that concern. Stocked with a wide range of products from fresh apples and oranges to avocados, scallions and lychee, the Vendor Stand located in the heart of Kips Bay is the perfect one-stop shop for your next healthy meal.
Serving us as another Fitwel certified spot, Sam Sunny is an intimate Korean restaurant that’s conveniently located right in Kips Bay. Serving authentic Korean cuisine with a “modern twist,” Sam Sunny is a great option for delicious and flavorful healthy food. Make sure to try their Kimchi Shrimp Scallop Pancake, or any of their Specialized Rice Bowls.
Everyone loves a good local deli, and luckily for Kips Bay Court residents, Bassel Deli is right in their neighborhood and is Fitwel certified. If you’re looking for a quick bite, Bassel Deli is the place to go, serving up delicious sandwiches using premium deli products. Next time you’re craving a sandwich, stop by Bassel Deli.
Founded in 2006 by three college students who were looking for healthier food to eat, Sweetgreen has become one of the most popular and successful salad chains, having over 200 stores nationwide. With their extensive menu, you can choose from a variety of salads and warm bowls or get creative and build-your-own. Plus, with their seasonal menu that rotates 5 times a year, you can never get bored.
Eating healthy shouldn’t mean sacrificing food that we love, and at Pure Grit BBQ, customers are able to indulge in delicious BBQ and comfort food that is 100% vegan. With a menu featuring delicious BBQ smoked mains like their number one selling Impossible Cut, Jackfruit, Tofu and Daring Chicken and classic sides like potato salad, coleslaw and baked bean, it’s hard to believe that it’s all made from plants.
Eating healthy often means limited menu options, but at Candle that simply isn’t the case. Believing in vegan food with a mission, Candle provides only wholesome, healthy and cruelty-free meals through an extensive menu featuring tacos, dumplings, salads, sandwiches and more. Make sure to check out their Market Platter where you can choose any four sides, from tofu to wild mushrooms to fries, and any two dressings such as their Carrot Ginger or Oregano Vinaigrette.
Hoping to push the food industry in the right direction through better choices and better ingredients, EONS Greek is a fantastic healthy food option. Led by Chef George Georgiades, who has worked at some of the best Greek kitchens EONS is happy to bring quality and healthy Greek food that is served quickly, is customizable and affordable to everyone! Try one of their signature bowls or wraps or build your own.
Founded by three childhood friends who bonded in their Greek church’s Sunday School class, Cava is a healthy fast-casual restaurant that’s rooted in the entire Mediterranean meal experience. Cava’s mission statement is simple: To bring heart, health, and humanity to food, and with their delicious, customizable menu, they do just that. Choose from one of their bowls and pitas, such as their popular Balsamic Date Chicken bowl and their Sweet + Spicy Chicken Pita, or build your own.
Created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten with the goal of serving, informing and inspiring a cultural shift towards plant-based intelligence, through creativity and deliciousness, abcV is a great choice for your next healthy meal. Offering lunch, dinner and brunch, abcV’s menus span from items such as black quinoa & roasted winter squash to mushroom walnut Bolognese.
Created by City Roots Hospitality and Chef Guy Vaknin, Coletta is an intimate vegan and kosher dining experience that offers a fresh culinary perspective to Italian cuisine. With an expansive menu, Coletta offers their take on Italian classics such as Spaghetti Carbonara and Margherita Pizza, as well as their own unique flavors with dishes such as their Eggplant Lasagna and Wild Mushroom Truffle pizza.
Founded with the emphasis on four words, power, stamina, fortitude and motivation, Juice Healthy Food & Drink is a great juice shop fueled by the desire to nourish, strengthen, and energize NYC. From their juices to their sandwiches and wraps, Juice Healthy is a great place for a quick and healthy meal that’s sure to satisfy. Make sure to check out their Spicy Turkey Wrap, Harvest Bowl and Hulk Juice.
Written by Sabrina Rollings