Best Grab and Go Food in New York

November 5, 2017 - 

As a college student who is not on a meal plan, I sometimes find myself having to pick up a super quick meal when I’m on the go.  Over the past few months, I’ve found a few places that are great to stop at when I’m looking for something that is both quick and fairly healthy.

Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is definitely one of my favorite places to grab food when I’m in a rush. This salad bar has just about every ingredient you could possibly need in order to customize the perfect salad, as well as an extensive menu.  It’s basically a chipotle for salad.  Although typically pretty busy, the line always moves fast and I’m usually in and out within 10 minutes or so.  If you order through their app, you can have your salad ready to go and waiting for you when you get there.  At the moment, my favorite salad is the curry cauliflower bowl.  Not only is sweetgreen have great food options, but it is also super environmentally friendly.  All of the containers and utensils are compostable, and the produce is locally sourced.

Juice Generation

If you’re looking for a great juice or smoothie, Juice Generation is definitely the place to go.  With tons of locations throughout the city, this is there perfect place to satisfy any smoothie craving.  Like sweetgreen, this chain is super environmentally conscious, and they are committed to using ingredients that are locally grown and organic.  I love juice generation because not only are their smoothies healthy and delicious, but they are also super filling and could easily replace a meal if you’re in a hurry.

Pokéworks

Poké is one of the hottest food trends these days, and you can find tons of restaurants that serve it all throughout the city.  Pokéworks happens to be about two blocks from where I live, so if I’m craving a bowl, this is where I’ll go.  Similar to sweetgreen, this place has a menu as well as a build your own bowl option.  It’s super quick, and a great place to go if you’re looking for more of a treat.

Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is definitely the place to go if you’re a juice lover.  With tons of different options that satisfy just about every palate, these juices are a great option if you’re looking for something that will make you feel energized and refreshed.  Also, if you have a sweet tooth, definitely try pressed juice freeze.  This healthy take on frozen yogurt is the perfect way to indulge without overloading your body with sugar and preservatives.

-sb