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 14 Oct 2020 by boxelder
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192 Reviews
First Review by GilShamgar
vegan_of_reason
Points +66
Everything You Need (and then some) - Edit
Orchard Grocer has it all! As an Angeleno, I’m not used to finding grocery stores that are comparable to Besties…..Orchard does just that (and might even rival them)! The sandwiches are heavenly. The service is friendly. The variety is great. You gotsta check them out if you’re in NYC #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-11
Pros: Convenient , Tasty , Wide selection
Cons: Some items a bit pricey
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hungryvegan23
Points +738
Bland & disappointing - Edit
Huge disappointment. Reading all the 5 star reviews makes this place sound amazing - sadly not the case. I tried the Monty which sounded great but was pretty much the blandest sandwich I can remember eating. It tasted like a plain roll, just a bit saltier. I asked the staff member if they could put it in the grill for me (since warm food is tastier than cold food)and they refused on the basis that “that’s the way it’s supposed to be”.
Read moreDefinitely won’t be going back.
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angieblah
Points +267
Delicious! - Edit
This was the first place I stopped for food on my last trip to NYC after finding them on Instagram. I was not disappointed, it was some of the best food I had on my trip!! I had a Reuben and it was super tasty.
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just.a.vegan.girl
Points +1338
Delicious breakfast sandwich - Edit
Came here for a quick bite for breakfast. My sandwich was fantastic! The lady working the counter was also super nice and helped me pick out a few treats to bring home from the store.
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Jarhead
Points +50
Sensational - Edit
When you combine the coleslaw from the chicken sandwich with the strawberry soft serve, it tastes like a vintage bowling alley carpet. Please try
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IwaWella
Points +1249
Best Vegan Sandwiches - Edit
Definitely the best in New York may be the best in the world this is also the best vegan grocery store in New York City
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JoleeJosephs
Points +20
OMG - Edit
This is the BEST place in NYC, hands down. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for.
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mrk65
Points +172
Favorite vegan place in NYC - Edit
Good, easy sandwiches salads and sides. Rotating flavors of soft serve and different cookies and pastries. Their mac and cheese is amazing. Such a values-based company and I love supporting them and the next-door Moo Shoes, vegan shoe and accessory store.
Read morePros: All vegan, Nicest staff, Great location
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zolazk
Points +36
Good - Edit
I've tried the Francis, the Georgina, the Bowery and twice their day special. By far my favorite is the Francis and then the Georgina. The specials were really good too. The Bowery, not for me. The place is expensive!
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Notstevie
Points +1518
What’s not to love? - Edit
Incredible! Had the kale Caesar and it was amazing! Bought some other niche vegan groceries too! So happy this place exists.
Read morePros: Literally everything
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Jeremielouis
Points +66
Bacon Just Egg and cheese Yoo!! - Edit
First time here and wow!! The miles was soo good I’m literally going to come back to NY just to have it again! Unmatched!!
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GFGoldenLady
Points +2005
Great shop - Edit
I was thoroughly impressed with the selection of VGF items available here. Tons of artisan and run of the mill cheeses, baking goods, cereals, condiments and spreads. They even have VGF meat slices! And VGF mozzarella sticks.
Read moreI regret not trying the soft serve ice cream.
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SashaGui
Points +90
Sandwich was meh - Edit
Thought I would love my sandwich from here. I got a tuna sandwich on rye. It was super basic.
Read moreOverall I was disappointed after hearing all the hype from this place. Maybe I just ordered the wrong sandwich?
I also ordered the “chicken” tenders and those were hot and tasty (with bbq sauce on the side)!
Updated from previous review on 2021-10-03
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Bland
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drquayle
Points +738
Fun - Edit
I love that all vegan spots like this exist in New York – just one of the many reasons it's my favorite city😄
Read moreThat said, this is a place that focuses a lot on substitutes for dairy and meat instead of more natural plant based foods, so gotta be in the right mood for it.
The stuff I have had has been good, but not my favorite.
Updated from previous review on 2021-02-28
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OperationChowhound
Points +7282
No Bad Apples In This Orchard - Edit
I ordered The Miles breakfast sandwich. The heat made the croissant softer than I prefer, but it was still good. The "bacon" tasted realistic.
Read morePros: all vegan, cafe and store
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vegitalism
Points +217
Best breakfast sandwich in Manhattan - Edit
Orchard Grocer is unreal. A vegan grocery store and deli with the best breakfast sandwiches in Manhattan. Nothing else comes close. If I lived nearby I would try to do most of my groceries here. The occasional sandwich will have to do for now.
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csailor
Points +877
THE BEST - Edit
I love visiting Orchard Grocer- not only is their grocery selection awesome, but so is there food! I love their sandwiches, soft serve, mac and cheese, and of course all of the delicious pastries! This is a one of a kind place. If you're in NY, you have to make a stop here. If you live here, you gotta make it a weekly trip!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-07-09
Pros: Fantastic food, Many vegan grocery staples, ALL VEGAN
Cons: Small space, Long wait when its busy! but so worth it
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CaitlinLovesLife
Points +1643
Vegan Safe Haven - Edit
This was such a fun shopping experience! I came for a fried chikn tofu on a croissant with hollandaise sauce (it was THE best breakfast sandwich I have ever had). BUT, I left with marshmallows and carrot lox, as I hadn’t had them since going vegan. Something for everyone here!
Read morePros: Plethora of vegan options , Friendly staff , Outdoor seating
Cons: Easy to spurge
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Amazing sandwiches! - Edit
They have the most unbelievable fried tofu sandwiches on special every so often. Their breakfast croissant ones are unreal too!
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PHerz
Points +80
Great food, great soft serve - Edit
Every time I go here I leave satisfied. The miles and Bowery are my favorite sandwiches but I’ve never been disappointed in anything from here.
Read morePros: All vegan, amazing food, Can get specialty vegan grocery items , Palm oil free as well!
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gabandtonic
Points +3011
Too good to be true - Edit
I love orchard grocer. I typically swing by here when I’m heading to Riverdel. I get the same salad every time, but I have tried other items like the Mac and cheese which is out of this world! There’s also a super cute vegan leather shop next door.
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ltolentino
Points +58
Daily special sandwich - Edit
I ordered the tofu fried chick’n, avocado, spicy pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, & Alabama white bbq sauce sandwich. It was really good and filling! I would have preferred a little more sauce though.
Read moreOne con is that you can only order certain sandwiches if they’re being offered as a daily special. For example you cannot order today’s sandwich tomorrow, you would have to wait until it is on special again and that is only if it gets repeated.
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AroaDiazGonzalez
Points +56
Great bagel 😱😍 - Edit
I had the Edith bagel and some kombucha. I will definitely come back to try another one.
Read morePros: Staff was very helpful and nice.
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AndBae
Points +42
Never Disappoints - Edit
Two trips to NYC and both times we’ve made multiple trips to Brooklyn to try out more of their menu. “The Edith” - a bagel with house made cashew cream cheese, carrot lox, capers and chives & just the right amount of smoke - is a Favourite but we have never regretted any of our orders. Their little market is an aisle of floor to ceiling vegan products. This was where we loaded up in NYC gifts for friends and family. Delicious vegan food - you can’t go wrong 😉
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Creative, delicious recipes , Fresh house made ingredients
Cons: Call ahead if you’re in a hurry
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a7c
Points +513
Nice grocer - Edit
Nice little grocer with plenty of amazing sandwiches.
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frederickiv
Points +358
The best sandwiches!! - Edit
Never did I think I'd be able to try an authentic vegan NYC Reuben, but the Marlowe here is mind blowingly close! I need to know how they make seitan taste like that. And the bread was perfect!
Read morePros: Incredible vegan take on classic sandwiches, Groceries available too, Great staff
Cons: A little on the pricey side but not bad for nyc, Wish I lived closer!
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briseab
Points +119
The best - Edit
I’m from Buffalo and the Monty is the closest thing to a Wegmans sub I’ve had in NYC. Great ice cream. One of my fave places
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