Fast-casual chain of vegan cafes founded 2015 in New York City as By Chloe and re-branded in 2021 as Beatnic under new ownership. Serves quick meals and bakery treats. Menu offers burgers, hotdogs, subs, fries, salads, grain bowls, mac n' cheese, and brunch foods. Beverage selection include lemonade, tea, and fresh juices. This one est. 2017. No cash taken. Formerly known as By Chloe. Reported closed March 2024.
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1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, New York, USA, 10020
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 19 Mar 2024 by apaige7
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Added by HappyCow on 29 Oct 2017
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186 Reviews
First Review by The London Vegan
renatapereyra
Points +221
rite of passage - Edit
I feel like By Chloe has been the go-to spot for vegan fast casual in recent years. Most of my friends have tried their first ever veganized food item thanks to By Chloe! But as overpriced/overhyped as it gets for vegans that know better options in NYC (thanks HappyCow!), By Chloe holds a special place in my heart for whenever I'm downtown and looking for food that even my omni friends won't detest. Anyway, the Quinoa Taco Salad, Kale Artichoke Dip, and Mac n' Cheese have made it in our rotations. My personal favorites, however, are the Air Baked Fries with their dipping sauces, and their Smoothie Bowls.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-06-15
Pros: many locations, tasty food, something for everyone
Cons: generally unhealthy, very long lines, pretty crowded
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MartaDoNascimento
Points +48
Sooooo good!! 🤩😛🌱 - Edit
Tried it today and will certainly come back before flying home to Stockholm! Dreaming of the menu already 😋
Read morePros: Lots of great vegan options! , Nice personnel 👏🏻
Cons: Difficulty in choosing 😆
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rusty728
Points +45
Was Decent - Edit
After a long day of walking my cousin and I decided on going here for a quick bite. I ordered the Mac and Cheese. I didn’t like the “bacon” bits on top but overall it was a decent meal. It was surprisingly creamy for being vegan and the cheese wasn’t repulsive. I’d recommend giving it a try, and it’s good in a pinch, but there is also better.
Read morePros: 100% plant-based, Fun ambience
Cons: Not super budget friendly (but it’s NY so duh), Breakfast ends at 11am
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athompsonphoto
Points +44
Very Excellent - Edit
So I entered into Rockefeller Plaza and found my way walking down the steps to get to the location which wasn’t a big deal but the entrance that way could’ve been a bit easier. Having said that I decided to try the Guac Burger which wasn’t that big but it’s the best veg burger I’ve ever had. It wasn’t hard and was easy to eat. They sell everything separate so if I wanted to get fries I’d need to order from the sides menu. I think they should have meal options.
Read moreThe food was pricy but that’s what you get when eating in NYC and midtown at that.
5 star for me!
Pros: Everything’s vegan, The Guac Burger , Nice folks
Cons: Expensive as heck
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JuliaPolizhai
Points +63
There are better places around - Edit
Sadly, I would not recommend this place. Prices do not correspond to the quality comparing to other vegan places around. Shiitake mushrooms were burned completely. Pancakes were undercooked. Giving one star for a pesto meatboll sandwich.
Read moreCons: Food quality and taste
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vegan_vancouv
Points +246
“Meh” - Edit
Was pretty disappointed with my plain/dry $10 veggie burger. Wouldn’t go back when there are so many other vegan places in NY that blew me away!
Read morePros: Quick, convenient
Cons: Pricy for quality , Fast food vibes , Underwhelming food
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RebeccaBlowes
Points +367
Vegan comfort food - Edit
Delicious selection of vegan comfort food. We had the Mac and cheese, meatball sandwich and BLT. All delicious and tasty - the shiitake bacon is WOW. And the Mac and cheese was better than any I had before going vegan. Loads of delivery companies stopped by so it’s obviously a popular place with locals too. Not only that but the service was good. There was a mix up with our order but the manager went out of her way to make things right. A
Read morePros: All your favourite comfort foods - but vegan!, Awesome ambiance - fresh bright decor, Good service
Cons: None
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stephenco
Points +556
Fast delicious and inexpensive food served by lovely people - Edit
Fast delicious and inexpensive food served by lovely people.
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LunaPimentelPadilla
Points +48
Variado y bien servido - Edit
Normalmente tienen empleados muy amables, tienen muchos platillos para cualquier hora del día.
Read moreLos desayunos acaban a las 11 am.
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dmcknerney
Points +171
Pleasantly Surprised. Worth the visit - Edit
Looking for a vegan place in NYC that would be quick and wouldn’t break the bank. I have never tried Vegan fast food and was skeptical.
Read moreWe arrived right before their lunch rush. There are paper menus you can grab at the door (or not). Seat your self. Immediately I noticed how open, clean and airy it was. A large community table in the middle and more intimate tables along the perimeter.
There was a line but it went quick. The staff are all super nice, respectful, helpful and efficient. Once you order, you have the option to pass along your cell number so you can receive a text when your order is ready. A plus!
We had the of the minestrone soup, a GF Guac burger, and some treats. All were delicious and fresh. The food was served in bio degradable paper based wrappings. The only negative is that drinks are still in plastic, plastic straws and the “to go” orders were placed in plastic bags (all which can be avoided). I challenge the company to be more sustainable in these areas. Besides this, it was a great experience with a young vibe. I would definitely recommend this to a friend and will return.
Oh, They also had “home” baked PB bones for Fido. Another nice touch.
Pros: Young Vibe, Extremely courteous staff , Quick and great Tasting
Cons: Use of plastic bags for their to go meals, Use of plastic utensils
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13RUN5
Points +274
Fast service. The Guac burger was phenomenal. - Edit
Fast streamlined service, will likely stop by again before end of our trip to NYC.
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Luproch
Points +393
Great location, one of the best vegan places in NYC - Edit
I love their paper straws, beet ketchup and chipotle aioli. Yes, it is always busy, but they have a great system to serve well walk-in customer and to customer who ordered online. The service was on point and fast (no cash transactions!). Refreshing lemonade, guac burger and Mac n’ Cheese made perfect picnic in Central Park.
Read moreThey have their app you can use to pay, order and collect points and rewards.
Pros: Delicious food, Organized , Modern
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SarahE_
Points +46
Go here stat! - Edit
Ok, go here! Then, buy a tiramisu cupcake and a pesto meatball sandwich. Your life will forever be changed.
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Ciad
Points +1515
Creative Take on Classic Dishes - Edit
An interesting take on mac n' cheese, burgers, salads, etc. This location didn't have much left in their kitchen, I guess, so the options were a little limited. We liked the beet ketchup!
Read morePros: Tasty, Right By Rockefeller
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +7567
Great - Edit
We tried a lot of different things and they where almost perfect, but the Mac n cheese was pretty bland and the Caesar salad didn’t have enough dressing. But it’s a really pretty place with delicious food in general. I loved my bbq burger!
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imogenmichel
Points +2748
Love the food, shame about the disposables - Edit
I came here for lunch today (I had the Whiskey BBQ burger with sweet potato fries, lemonade and a rainbow cookie) - the food was delicious and the cookie was one of the best I’ve ever eaten, but I was really disappointed that even food for eating in came with disposable plates, cups and cutlery.
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LindyElson
Points +18
Fabulous food! - Edit
Deliciously scrumptious food
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!!!!!! 😝, Gorgeous chocolate cup cakes mmmmmm!
Cons: Expensive, Unfriendly if not rude serving person
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CiaraSebecke
Points +127
Mostly Good Vegan Food - Kind of Hit or Miss - Edit
I work near this location so often go with coworkers for lunch. It is a very popular lunch spot so can get very crowded for lunch sometimes. If you are visiting NYC and want to stop by By Chloe I would recommend one of the other locations due to the business.
Read moreThe cupcakes are awesome! Some of my favorite lunch items are the sweet potato fries with chipotle sauce, guac burger, taco salad and Caesar salad with tempeh. I haven't had the pesto pasta or mac and cheese but have heard good things!
Some items are a little over seasoned or over sweetened in my opinion. For example, the Thai salad is way too sugary and the beet ketchup is not great. Overall I would recommend By Chloe, just maybe try a few different menu items to see what works for you!
Updated from previous review on 2019-01-15
Pros: Quick service, A lot of different menu items, Mostly good food
Cons: Very expensive, Crowded, Can be hit or miss
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FranciscaAlves
Points +23
Great food, but pricey. Should ditch plastic. - Edit
The employees were very nice!
Read moreI find the burgers too pricey for the size and quality and the restaurant doesn't offer vegan cheese.
The avocado pesto pasta is incredibly good!
I was very disappointed that byCHLOE only serves in disposables and plastic cutlery.
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martint
Points +9685
The food is delicious - Edit
Delicious as in every "By Chloe" place. This one I liked least because of its location (next to Rockefeller Plaza, a lot of random tourists) and the decoration (the restaurant is very big but with a lot of empty space, it reminded me McDonalds a bit...)
Read moreWorth visiting if you are in the area, but if you can better get to other by Chloe.
(I still love their food!!)
Pros: best food in NYC
Cons: location and decoration
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JoshHyatt
Points +522
Great, fast Americana food - Edit
The food was delicious and was pure Americana foodness. The BBQ sandwich was life affirming!
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Jahangiri
Points +143
Great food and very fast - Edit
Food was very good. Burger, sandwich and artichoke dip were all very good. Fries could use some work. Wish there was one in Oregon.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Fast service , Many options
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Emma1201
Points +409
Really yummy - Edit
I ate here twice on my recent trip to NYC and I loved it. The food was great and so were the staff. The location is also really convenient.
Read morePros: Vegan fast food , Nice staff , Great location
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Paulinepocketfit
Points +322
Great food, location is OK - Edit
The food was great! Get the pesto pasta and the meatball sub
Read morePros: Very creative menu, Fun beet ketchup!, Dessert case !!
Cons: Location in cold, Employees are so NOT into the brand , A bittt expensive relative to the portion size
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AbigailAnnaFoster
Points +471
Always great - Edit
By Chloe is always great food and fast. So many options and perfect place for non vegans as well. My dad is a big meat eater and he loves this place so we always go. I love the Mac and cheese as well as the guac burger. Their CBD infused brownie is also yummy.
Read morePros: Fast, Yummy, All vegan
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GrnsRGood
Points +198
Comfort food - Edit
Good location and tasty burgers.
Read morePros: Vegan & gluten-free , Burgers and fries
Cons: No mustard , Needs to be cleaned up throughout the day
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malli
Points +133
Devious food and great location! - Edit
I had a "meat" ball sandwich and a cupcake and both was super delicious
Read morePros: Great location , Delicious food
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