Vegan
International
Organic
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion

Plant-based cafe and wine bar offering lunch and dinner foods. Extensive selection with everything from mezze and fusion bowls to soups and salads. One of several outlets in NYC and Belgium, this one est. 2018. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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78 Reviews

First Review by Prufrock

andyjng

Points +5348

Vegan
08 Oct 2024

Beautiful Vegan Chain

La Botaniste is a local chain serving plant-based fare in the most gorgeous of settings. I met a friend here for dinner and we had a great time.

The aesthetics of this shop really lets you relax compared to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Upon entering, you either order and grab your food, or find a table to settle down first.

My dinner was the Tibetan Curry which was pretty good but was made much better when you added some baked tofu into the mix. I felt the depth of flavor could've been deeper but was still happy with having a great hearty bowl in the heart of Manhattan be so readily available.

They didn't have their full dessert options available so I'll have to try that the next time I'm back for another round.

chels2ocean

Points +1136

Vegan
16 Sep 2024

Surprisingly good

Just looking at the menu doesn't excite me, but I tried the bolognese pasta and was actually quite happy with it! The herby oil topping makes it extra good!

melodyg94

Points +52

Vegan
01 Jul 2024

Yummy and nutritious

I just stopped in for a snack, but all of the options looked amazing. Everything looked so fresh. The desserts had a lot of healthy ingredients but actually tasted way better than expected. The sushi also had a super great sauce to dip it in.

Le_Botaniste

04 Jul 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more amazing fresh plant-based meals.

LindavanNeerven

Points +272

Vegan
19 Jun 2024

Delicious!

Heerlijke gerechten, veel lekkere keuzes

Pros: Veel keuze, Vriendelijk

VeganMusicMan

Points +235

Vegan
19 Jun 2024

So good

Went in for a light snack, and it was so good! Vegan sushi roll followed with the omega 3 brownie with cashew cream. Delicious! I will be returning for the bowls, the aroma of the food was outstanding. Also, love the vibe with staff wearing lab coats.

Le_Botaniste

25 Jun 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for organic vegan meals.

briannamaphis

Points +4103

Vegan
15 Jun 2024

sooooo fresh

i was so upset that when we came here we only wanted drinks and were not hungry! this was such an adorable place. i’ve never seen a fancy vegan chipotle-like place where you build your own bowl. it was crazy. the vibes are sooo nice as well.

Le_Botaniste

18 Jun 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more organic plant-based bowls and desserts.

NayeliAbrego

Points +2987

Vegan
04 May 2024

Love the Tibetan Mama

So delicious! Sometimes they let you try samples before buying which I recommend :)

Le_Botaniste

09 May 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more delicious organic plant-based meals.

teabell

Points +271

Vegan
03 Apr 2024

Tibetan Mama rocks

So warm and yummy, perfect for a cold day! Also had the brownie which was incredible! Love how it’s counter service! Such a great location and fab healthy quick plant based food!

Pros: Taste, Location , Organic and plant based

Le_Botaniste

12 Apr 2024

Thank you for visiting our beautiful location on Grand street. Come see us for more organic vegan bowls.

veganqueenofqueensnyc

Points +1299

Vegan
28 Mar 2024

Love!

As with the other LB locations, the food here is healthy, satisfying and delicious 😋
In addition, the staff here is pleasingly friendly and upbeat and I appreciated the brief but friendly conversation while paying for my meal at the register (tell me you like my smile, and you just MIGHT get a bigger tip! 😀)

Pros: Healthy, delicious and satisfying , Friendly, upbeat staff, Great atmosphere

ultraviolet.gomez

29 Mar 2024

Walktell

30 Mar 2024

Le_Botaniste

01 Apr 2024

Thank you and see you soon for more plant-based meals.

JaclynLlyn

Points +18

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Beautiful In Every Way

From the ambience, to the food, to the warmth of the staff, this place was gorgeous. I can understand why the mission statement is “food as medicine,” I honestly felt like the Moroccan stew had healing properties it was so delicious. A fantastic use of spices like saffron and tumeric, a commendable wine selection - highly recommend!

Pros: The menu, The staff, The ambience

Le_Botaniste

18 Mar 2024

Thank you for your great review. We are happy you have enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you soon for more organic vegan bowls.

VeganLens

Points +1342

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

So unique, healthy and delicious

This was an incredible find in NYC. I loved the whole entire concept. Let food be thy medicine! Everything at Le Botaniste is vegan and organic. They have bowls, salads, sushi, desserts, and a great wine bar. You can go down the line and create your own bowl. We got the Pasta Bolo, which was incredible! The food is also colorful and vibrant being in its natural state. Everyone was also super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere of the restaurant was wonderful.

Le_Botaniste

19 Feb 2024

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more plant power.

lulutmlnsn

Points +243

Vegan
26 Dec 2023

delicious cozy food

this is one of my favourite vegan spots. i often bring my non - vegan best friend here and she also loves it. i order the coconut ceviche as my side and for my main i love to have either the moroccan stew over rice [ with peas and pea shoots ] or the coconut curry over rice [ again , with peas and pea shoots lol ]. ive only tried those as well as the chocolate chip pecan cookie and i love tht as well. my bestie says she cannot tell the difference between this vegan cookie and any non - vegan cookie -- and she even took home the half of it tht i didnt finish. ive eaten here countless times but one time in particular rly stands out to me. my best friend and i were being chased and harassed by a group of men in a car while we were on the sidewalk. we were already on our way to le botaniste, but we had to run into the restaurant terrified for our safety. the staff were, as always, lovely and were looking out for us in this situation. their kindness prevented our night out from being ruined and we had a rly great experience thanks to them. me and my bestie feel safe in this restaurant and we love coming here. i suppose its just a plus that the food is also absolutely delicious loll☺️

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-25

Pros: rly rly yummy food, incredibly kind and supportive staff, relaxed atmosphere

Le_Botaniste

24 Nov 2023

Thank you for your review. We are happy to see you had a great organic plant-based dining experience. We hope to see you soon for more plant power.

GeminiDreamer47

Points +103

Vegan
17 Dec 2023

Tastes as good as it looks

Had the Omega 3 Brownie with the cashew cream, and a Quinoa Peanut Butter cookie. Both were absolutely gorgeous, but I'm not a big fan of the cashew cream. Might be worth trying to make it with Oatmilk instead.

Value for money's quite lovely. Have to say I'm a cheapskate when it comes to eating out, so I almost expected to walk in, look at the menu prices then walk straight back out haha =P
But that wasn't the case.

Staff were courteous and helpful too, cheers.

I'd already had a main meal with family at a Chinese restaurant nearby. Then I accidentally came across this Le Botaniste, and I regretted having the tofu bowl with plain rice LOL, when I could have basically walked a couple of streets over and gone here instead. At least I know what to look for now, because if I'm ever in the big apple again, I'll be sure to dine here ; )

Nice one.

Pros: Good range of lush starters, mains and desserts, Smart place with a chilled atmosphere, Courteous and helpful staff

Cons: Maybe a little tricky to find if you're new to NY

Le_Botaniste

20 Dec 2023

Hello there, happy to see you have discovered us. We have 5 locations in NYC and look forward to see you soon for organic vegan meals.

caoba

Points +24

Vegan
10 Dec 2023

Great food, friendly staff, good prices

In a matter of days, Le Botaniste has become my default place to eat in NYC

Le_Botaniste

12 Dec 2023

Thank you. We are thrilled you enjoyed your visits.

Fridaa

Points +104

Vegan
04 Dec 2023

Great food!

Friendly staff, lovely food and alot to choose from. You can even taste before you order. The lemonade is great and everything is really fresh!

Le_Botaniste

12 Dec 2023

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for more organic vegan bowls and drinks.

AlexiaL

Points +715

Vegan
18 Nov 2023

Let food be thy medicine, gluten free, whole food deliciousness

This is a great place where you can build to a bowl with organic, quality, thoughtful and healing options.

You must get the brownie.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-09

Pros: Gluten free, Clean, While food options

Le_Botaniste

18 Nov 2023

Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you soon for more organic vegan dining experience.

SoyKal-El

Points +4940

Vegan
20 Oct 2023

Delicious dessert

Tried the chocolate chia pudding from here and was very impressed. I’d definitely be open to trying more of the menu later.

Le_Botaniste

24 Oct 2023

Thank you and we hope to see you for more organic desserts.

DV30

Points +54

Vegan
03 Oct 2023

Great options

I love my meal, the place and the service. A must try in Soho!

Awake1234

Points +1468

Vegan
19 Sep 2023

So goood!

Creative organic plant based. Must come by when in SOHO!

Le_Botaniste

25 Sep 2023

Thank you and we hope to see you soon for some plant power!

San&Ruben

Points +110

Vegetarian
27 Aug 2023

Amazing food

We took the mediterian salade and the botenical salad. Great portions, amazing tastes!

Le_Botaniste

28 Aug 2023

Thank you and come see us soon for more organic plant-based menu.

johannes_1899

Points +1163

Vegan
22 Aug 2023

Nice place

Tasty, although partially a little bit bland

Le_Botaniste

28 Aug 2023

joalsmom

Points +16

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

Excellent and Unexpected

My son and I stopped by on a whim. Outstanding service and great food!!!

Le_Botaniste

28 Aug 2023

Thank you and happy to see you discovered us. Come see us soon for organic vegan dining experience.

Ameisherry

Points +10332

Raw
12 Jun 2023

Love the raw vegan options

Love the raw vegan options from this store , there’s no much raw vegan options but can pick the raw veggies from the bar and make your own bowls out of it😄

Le_Botaniste

19 Jun 2023

Thank you and happy to see you enjoyed our organic plant-based bowls.

laurenwildbolz.com

Points +16

Vegan
05 Jun 2023

really tasty

very cool to make the choice between warm
and raw dishes felt very nourished after this visit, I love it!

Le_Botaniste

19 Jun 2023

Thank you and see you for more plant power!

DineshAdhikari

Points +264

Vegan
28 May 2023

Okay Food

Food taste was ok but have small potions. I wont really call it as restaurant as food has to be ordered at country, wait there to carry yourself.

Pros: Fully Vegan, Good location

Cons: Small potion, Lack of protein in meal, Service

Le_Botaniste

23 Jun 2023

AnneB13

Points +94

Vegan
13 Apr 2023

Very friendly service and incredible food

Every time I come in to order I am greeted with the nicest servers and eat great food!!

Le_Botaniste

24 Apr 2023

Thank you Anne, will pass the message to our wonderful team. Take care and see you soon for more great organic food!

tbeanjean

Points +29

Mostly Veg
06 Apr 2023

Wow just wow

What can I say? Insanely fresh and delicious. Love how you can customize the bowls to your liking and go heavier or lighter depending on the day. My partner & I really loved the turmeric onions, Kimchi and Chili (especially the chili combined with the sauerkraut). Even the lettuce was insanely crisp and fresh- probably the crunchiest & most flavorful kale / romaine I’ve ever had. Veggie balls looked like they were going to be super crispy & crumbly like a falafel, but they were more wholesome and similar to a bread-like texture which was different than I expected, still really good tho. Can’t wait to go back and try more! Already dreaming of the day.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-06

Pros: Super fresh, Customizable

Cons: Expensive

Le_Botaniste

24 Apr 2023

WAOUW! Thank you for this stellar review. We hope to see you again soon for more plant-based delicious food and wines!




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