The Ultimate Healthy NYC Delivery + Takeout Guide
In the age of the COVID fifteen and delivery everything, it’s important to know the healthy options for delivery in NYC. Sometimes you just want to order $50 worth of Chinese food and sometimes you want to hit certain health and wellness goals and just have it show up on your doorstep for a small fee and a good tip to your delivery driver. In the city where anything is possible, so are healthy delivery options. Healthy is a relative term, so understand that there are different options for everyone. Healthy to you may be organic, grass-fed everything, or healthy to you might be low carb, high-protein, or healthy to you after a night out of drinking might just be whatever food you can get your hands on. We’ve done our best to compile the best options for everyone’s version of healthy because taking care of yourself from the inside out is important, especially in the middle of a global pandemic.
There are so many things that are utterly out of our control right now, so taking hold of the things that we can control, like how we love and show up for ourselves, is essential. Remember to be kind to yourself and to extend grace to your humanity on the days where you just need the pasta or the cheap Chinese food with six appetizers and a bottle of red wine. Sometimes just making it through the day by whatever means possible is enough of a feat. So wherever you are on your journey, we’re here with you and you have our support. For the days where you’re in search of a healthy meal to show up on your doorstep, come back to this list because we’ve listed the best healthy options right here. Let’s get started.
Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill on West 23rd has an amazing menu of vibrant green-filled foods to choose from. Veggie Grill is a plant-based restaurant with options for high protein meals that are also gluten-friendly. This is a great spot if you’re vegan, too! Veggie Grill has amazing nachos, mac and cheese and best of all, they don’t charge for guac. No shade, but that alone is worth the delivery fee.
View their full nutritional menu here.
Banter
Banter, an Australian gem, is located in West Village and one in Greenwich and they’ve got delivery available on both Caviar and Seamless. They’ve got a small but mightly selection of salads and sandwiches with a few choices for something sweet, too! Banter is best at their coffee and they’re always serving up a consistent brunch. The avocado toast and granola are both things you should add to your cart ASAP.
Check out Banter’s menu here.
Made Nice
Made Nice offers a fresh, affordable twist on casual food, sourcing the best ingredients for a pretty wide menu. Their portion size is good for sharing and makes for a better bang for your buck which is always refreshing! People really favor the chicken and rice dish and the unique seasonings Made Nice uses. You can’t go wrong with their beet salad and if you’re looking to treat yourself, order some rosemary fries and some soft serve just ‘cause.
Check out Made Nice’s full menu here.
Ruby’s
Ruby’s is another marvelous restaurant inspired by Australian cuisines, offering a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu with unmatched drinks and espresso. If you’re a breakfast person, we’d love to steer you in the direction of the Big Breakfast from their Brekkie menu. There’s something for all salad and bowl lovers but the chicken avocado is our favorite. And for dinner? We’ve got you. Opt for the Bondi Burger and just pass on the bun if you’re wanting to miss a few carbs. Ruby’s has been going strong since 2003 and one order on Caviar will help you to understand why.
Check out Ruby’s full menu here.
12 Chairs
12 Chairs is an Israeli inspired cafe with Middle Eastern dishes, committed to freshness and quality from local and overseas markets. 12 Chairs flies in their pita bread from Israel and sources the best local ingredients for their dishes. You’ll love all of the omelets but the salmon omelet is elite. The lamburger is beyond delicious and you can add chicken, tuna, smoked salmon, and schnitzel to any salad for some extra protein. Add 12 Chairs to your rotation for a delivery experience that will have you ordering delivery back to back.
Check out 12 Chairs Cafe full menu here.
Westville
If you’re a true New Yorker, Westville is a household name. Westville is an American cuisine dream, bringing you fail-proof and completely satisfying foods from grilled salmon to sweet potato fries (or regular fries, let’s keep it real). Westville is a tried-and-true delivery option and there are so many healthy options to choose from on their menu. Best part? All of Westville’s locations are running free delivery within a radius. You read that right. Get to grubbin’.
Check out Westville’s full menu here.
Sweetgreen
If you’ve never heard the name Sweetgreen, allow us to introduce you. Sweetgreen is a place you’ll want to become familiar with if you’re not already. Known for their bowls and salads, Sweetgreen has amazing custom options where you can build your own salad or bowl, or you can choose from some menu options that they’ve carefully curated to be both healthy and absolutely delicious. They also list the calorie count for most menu items which can be really helpful if you’ve got number-specific health goals. The Sweetgreen app is great for pickup and delivery and they've got some great perks as well which is always nice if you’re a frequent customer.
Check out Sweetgreen’s full menu here.
Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop
Take your pick between a large salad or an unforgettable sandwich at Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop. Tiny’s Giant is offering 25% off of your first order through Seamless. Check out their menu and order on Seamless here.
Whole Bowl
If you’re looking for a vegetarian and vegan option where every bowl is under $12, look no further than Whole Bowl in Williamsburg. You can put together a dream bowl of your choice and do it all without crushing your bank account. Staying on top of your financial and health / wellness goals in one hit? Sign us up.
Check out Whole Bowl’s full menu here.
Nature’s Grill
Nature’s Grill is a hidden gem of sorts, tucked away in my neighborhood of Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn (BK in da hooouse) with two other locations in Staten Island and Bay Ridge. Nature’s Grill has a massive menu full of beautiful and healthy options, spanning from dreamy wraps, to salads, bowls, juices, I mean, you name it and they just might have it. My personal favorites are the amazing sweet potato fries (I’m a true sucker for them) and their rice bowls. Nature’s Grill is available on Seamless, holla. Check out their menu on Seamless here.
