Vegan grocer and takeaway deli opened 2017 in Manhattan Lower East Side. Offers bagel sandwiches, mock meat sandwiches, vegan soft serve, grab n go prepared food and salads. Store sells an array of specialty foods like vegan cheese, mock meat, dressing, snacks, and home cooking ingredients. Grocery delivery and pickup operating during Covid-19 restrictions. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm.
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78 Orchard St (at Lower East Side), New York City, New York, USA, 10002
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Last update on 30 Dec 2024 by themuppetlibrarian
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214 Reviews
First Review by GilShamgar
villain
Points +9271
Trendy - Edit
It's not actually too focused on the grocery part of things. There are a lot of trendy and expensive snacks for sale, though. I bought 2 dates filled with peanut butter for $7, and it says they were grown in Coachella Valley. Those were really good.. I also bought a snack that's just croutons covered in nooch for $8. Decent, kind of enjoyable. Some tiny poptarts for $8, which were so gross. Haha. I looked at some staples that I usually get, too, but they were also overpriced. The vibe I got is that this place exists for Instagram and to be vegan for trend. Dont come out of your way, but if you're already nearby, perhaps only come with the sandwiches in mind?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-31
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JahleelWasser
Points +1986
Good - Edit
The pastrami sandwich was super tasty. Never had vegan pastrami. But it was quite similar to what I remember several years ago when I wasn't vegan.
Read moreThis is considered a $ rather than $$, but I'd consider this more of a $$. The prices for the sandwiches are a bit high. But I guess this is new York, despite me seeing cheaper sandwiches elsewhere
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-27
Pros: Pastrami, The grocery options are good too.
Cons: Pricey
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MarthaGreally
Points +562
Great selection of vegan treats - Edit
I had the croissant with egg, bacon, cheese, spicy mayo and scallions and it was delicious but a bit sloppy so was quite hard to eat! My husband had the Cuban and which he also loved. Fully vegan with lots of great options and a shop which sells lots of fun vegan treats. Definitely recommend you go if you’re vegan in NY
Read morePros: All vegan , Great breakfast and brunch options , Fun shop
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bweaver5
Points +82
So many options! - Edit
I visited this weekend and was very impressed by all the selections they had. The soft serve was amazing too. The person who rang me up was a bit flat but maybe that’s just a New York thing. Def stop by if you’re in the area!
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taloskhaos
Points +76
Excellent place for vegan food - Edit
I had their breakfast sandwich on a croissant (the miles I think it was called). It was quite good, maybe just a little fatty for my tastes but it is a breakfast sandwich so I got what I ordered😄 It was very fresh and the croissant superb. They also had a great selection of vegan cheese, vegan snack food items, and quite a few other items in the store. They also have a vegan shoe shop next door.
Read moreMy only real critique (and the reason I almost considered 4 stars) is the price really was high, even for Manhattan. I think it ran me around 15 dollars for the breakfast sandwich alone, in Philly I can get something similar for about 8-9. I don't think NYC should be thatttt much more expensive. However, it was larger than most breakfast sandwiches so you do get a good portion, and its perhaps that one reason that saved it from a 4 star rating.
Pros: Breakfast sandwich was fantastic, Love there is a grocery section and vegan shoes, Staff was friendly
Cons: Pricier than I would like
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ChillWizard
Points +108
Great place to stop in - Edit
I always swing by when I’m in the neighborhood and almost always end up with a great new vegan find. Highly recommend the Bowery Sandwich and the pastries are amazing.
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Tmoss682
Points +3220
Half Eatery / Half Grocery (Bonus Vegan Clothes) - Edit
Orchard Grocer marries all vegan consumerism into one. You can get take-out, pick up something to cook later, and clothe yourself, all in one convenient place. We focused on the adult takes on vegan fast-food staples. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, Tiramisu shake, and mac and cheese.
Read moreAll the food is earthy. Simple but good. The fried chicken, a perfectly breaded tofu block. Something was missing: more buffalo sauce, more pickled veggies, more flavor in the tofu. It just fell a little short. The Mac and cheese was saucy, not exactly cheesy, and had a mushroom-like taste. Earthy is the best way to describe it. At the very least, this was a health-conscious mac. Finally, the Tiramisu shake was fantastic, creamy and sweet. We might have been given the wrong flavor (tasted more like salted caramel), but the (possible) mistake was my benefit.
Orchard Grocer offers a lot. I'd love to return for something else off the menu or some Dandies marshmallow spread or some vegan leather shoes. All I know is that I will be back for more.
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hnn1
Points +413
So glad I stopped in! - Edit
Great to pickup a quick breakfast! I got the Bowery at the counter and it was perfect! I also picked up these vegan marshmallows from the shelf. So yummy! Limited seating, obviously, because it is a storefront.
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Tom1973
Points +684
An Institution - Edit
This place is an institution in the vegan food community. The sandwiches are to die for and you can the obscure vegan grocery items including vegan bacon brands you didn't even knew existed.
Read morePros: Amazing sandwiches , Cool vegan grocery items
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Nattyy
Points +3310
A must !! - Edit
In a 5 day trip, we visited here 3 times !!So so good and they sell loads of items in there as well such as crisps, sweets and chocolate, they do have a fridge and freezer section if you are a local. Definitely the best breakfast you will get in New York. Small seating area so you can eat in.
Read moreCons: No wifi
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hannearts
Points +4204
Great options - Edit
Lovely place for a quick pitstop. Good stock of vegan goodies and many sandwich options (as well as cakes and pastries). We tried the Bowery and the monty. As we took them to the airport with us, they got a bit soggy (especially the monty because of the amount of mayonnaise, whereas that Bowery held up a bit better). Hard to judge the quality because we ate them 6 hours later, but overall good and I preferred the Bowery (though the monty was bigger and more filled. This also made it slightly sickly by the end).
Read morePros: Interesting sandwich mock meat/fish options, Fun items in the shop
Cons: The monty was quite intense
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MegFin
Points +130
Delicious! - Edit
Lots of great grocery items and a delicious sandwich and salad menu. I had the Bowery breakfast sandwich with tofu egg, tempeh bacon, and vegan provolone on a roll. It was very good and filling! Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Friendly service, Lots of options!
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Katecatt
Points +75
Good breakfast - Edit
I visited Orchard Grocer in November and it was really good! I had the vegan bagel with cream cheese and lox and it was lovely. The store also had so many options, a lot of things we can’t get in the UK so we bought a few things to bring back with us! Definitely head over there if you are looking for a proper vegan bagel 🥯
Read morePros: Bagel options, EVERYTHING in the store
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vegandinosaur
Points +525
Go here for everything vegan - Edit
Lots of unusual products! Don’t forget to check out Moo Shoes next door 🐱
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MichaelGov
Points +74
Great sandwiches and so many snacks - Edit
The Romey (fried tofu sandwich) is incredible!
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michal360
Points +248
Good and yumi - Edit
Great sandwich, good cookie and really tasty salads
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emilyr24
Points +267
Soft serve! - Edit
Vanilla and PB soft serve! Creamy and delicious!
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seal
Points +1324
Great sandwiches - Edit
Got a couple of sandwiches here and they were very good. Just a small counter with two stools for customers, so plan to eat elsewhere. Appreciate a vegan store with some convenience foods and special treats. Moo Shoes is right next door!
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Kristen23
Points +107
Delicious! - Edit
We had two sandwiches, potato salad and Mac and cheese, because it all looked so good we couldn’t decide! I’m pretty sure you can’t go wrong, everything we had was great! And the staff was so nice! There is also a great vegan store next door that sells shoes.
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Sampholland8
Points +94
Incredible sandwiches and specials - Edit
The Miles croissant with just scramble and seitan bacon was unbelievable.
Read moreThe Romey roll with tofu fried chicken and pickles/slaw was also really good.
Their specials are can't miss- only wish I could have one every single day.
Pros: Specials , Croissants, Everything bagel
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Scottanderson
Points +126
Yes - Edit
Yes, yes, and -I can’t stress this enough- yes
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AnitaDollar
Points +5675
I love everything - Edit
The selection, staff, and sandwich were amazing!! They have so many interesting things on the menu, especially the bread variety will definitely make me Come back!!
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happyvegan0815
Points +1414
Delicious vegan croissants and sandwiches - Edit
Tried the pastrami sandwich and some pastries. Loads of all vegan choices there
Read moreINTJ_mara
Omg what is that purple thing? 🤩
Read morehappyvegan0815
Something with sweet potatoe...I forgot the name 😬😄
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Ad3le
Points +248
Amazing soft serve - a highlight - Edit
This soft serve is the stuff of LEGENDS. Our flavour of the season was peanut butter and oh my gosh was it delicious.
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ChloeCollins
Points +414
Favorite Vegan Spot in NYC - Edit
Orchard Grocer is a vegan haven. Every single hot food item they sell is amazing. I love the Miles the most, but nothing has ever disappointed. There is an all vegan grocery store with a ton of hard to find vegan items! The staff is amazing, and while it’s pricey, it is worth every penny. The pastries they have by the register are also always on point.
Read morePros: Delicious , Great staff, So many options
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JordyVeg
Points +44
A true vegan NYC breakfast sandwich - Edit
One thing I wanted while in NYC was a true New York staple — the breakfast sandwich — done vegan. The Bowery at Orchard Grocer delivered!
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NickAnderson
Points +170
First Rate Eatery - Edit
Found this little gem by accident as the place I was looking for was closed. The cream cheese bagel was delicious, my wife had the gluten free bagel option and she said it was the best she had ever tasted
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