Little Beet

Good fast lunch spot. Usually in and out within a few minutes for takeout. The employees have been very kind and efficient each time I’ve gone in.

$15 for basically two-thirds of a lunch. Nah. Nope. Next.

Discovering The Little beet was a happy accident that left me wanting more. So I returned recently for round 2. The good: I focused on the chefs soup bowl, a mix of herbed basmati, dark meat chicken, and sautéed greens doused in a butternut squash soup (that becomes much more a sauce than a soup) garnished with a swirl of chimichurri. It’s honest and healthy and a great combination of flavors, with one exception. Certain foods (like beets!) are polarizing. Raisins are another and should always be made optional. Unfortunately they are sautéed into the greens and provide an unwelcome punctuation of sweetness in an otherwise harmonious spectrum of flavors. Needs work: While on my first visit I was served by a welcoming, friendly, and informative server, today, just after opening (and as is often the case, nowowdays) there was zero hospitality on the menu. Upon entering the nearly empty store, not one of three or four employees looked in my direction. There was neither a smile nor a single word spoken by the server (unless one considers a chin nod akin to a “what’s up bro?” as a proper greeting) until I asked for no raisins. The stools at the window bar are so low you’ll think you’re at a children’s table. And finally, the to-go bags are perfectly sized to unsettle the lid on their soggy, compostable bowls, meaning by the time I got home, most of my lunch was spilled at the bottom of the bag, negating the save-some-for-later value of the hearty portion, as I dumped the dripping mess into the trash. I will probably return based on the flavor. But there are some rough edges this store and brand need to address before The Little Beet becomes a go-to for a $20 lunch.

Stale, overcooked food.

Had eaten at a different location during my last visit to NYC and was so impressed with the Beet Falafel bowl that I had to order it again for lunch during my work trip. It was as good as I remembered it. The choice of ingredients are not something that I would think of (black beans, broccoli, and falafel), but they make a very tasty combo, especially with the turmeric tahini sauce and the beet hummus that comes with it. This is one I’ll have to attempt to make at home since I don’t know when I’ll be back to NYC. Being gluten and dairy free, this was a convenient, quick, and reasonably priced option for lunch during a busy week. Highly recommend it! Dietary restrictions: Entirely gluten free with dairy free/vegan options

Good food for a good price. Nice place if you want some healthy option.

Friendly service and clean atmosphere with some good vegetarian options. We ate towards the end of the day and the ingredients seemed a little tired, so I'd recommend going during the day when I expect the turnover is fresher.

Taste was okay, asked for the price of an extra thing they told me “$3 dollars” ended up being $6. Paid $25 for a meal that didn’t fill me up. Rip off. Could’ve gotten a much cheaper and better lunch literally at any other fast casual option.