HEALTHY BRUNCH
We have all been there, you wake up from a night of drinking and think to yourself, “Wow, I really don’t wanna be THAT person who suggests we go for a healthy brunch and force others to forego their eggs benny and bloody cravings.” Now, you don’t have to be. The key to a healthy brunch is finding dishes with hearty veggies and proteins playing the star of the show. Here are some brunch spots where the healthy options reign so supreme you won’t regret your meal, feel like your only option is another avo toast, or lose any new friends
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Citizens of Chelsea
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401 W 25th St
New York, NY 10001
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When you see the menu at Citizens of Chelsea it’s no wonder why Aussies have the best beach bods around. This Australian inspired cafe has healthy menu items that are far from bland. The Beetroot Hummus Toast has a vibrant color and even more vibrant, fresh, and creamy flavors. The Porridge Bowls vary depending on the season, but are packed with nutrients (and chocolate). In addition, the classic steamy Baked Eggs are served in a cast iron skillet filled with lots of protein and your veggie fix for the morning.
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Two Hands
164 Mott St
New York, NY 10013
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Two Hand’s menu is filled with tons of fresh and hearty ingredients, but they are nothing shy of delicious. The Cauliflower CousCous is a veggie based twist on a filling grain bowl, the Homemade Granola and Yogurt parfaits can satisfy any sweet tooth, and the cured salmon bowl is the perfect balance of umami and omega 3.
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Westville
246 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(multiple locations)
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Westville is the type of place that’s perfect for even the pickiest of eaters. With hipster-diner vibes, everything on the menu is a classic, but with a healthier modification. Whether it’s just a piece of grilled salmon, a giant breakfast bowl, or their notorious market plates with veggies cooked so well you’ll question eating your greens in any other way, everyone will leave happy.
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Foragers
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233 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
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Foragers is founded upon the notion of local ingredients, like, own-their-own-farm-kinda-local. While the menu seems pretty farm-fresh standard, the quality ingredients really shine through. With a Smoked Salmon Tartine seasoned to Perfection, a tart, homemade greek yogurt, a super green omelets, and a whole wheat wrap filled with organic greatness, you really can’t go wrong anything on this menu.
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Cafe Clover
10 Downing St
New York, NY 10014
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At Cafe Clover the motto is great food that’s great for you. You can indulge at this upscale cafe with guilt free quinoa pancakes, poached eggs over spaghetti squash and chia latkes, a pasture braised beef burger with sweet potato bun, or honestly anything else. If it sounds good, it probably is.
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BEC
148 8th Ave
New York, NY 10011
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While bacon may deceive you from being a go-to healthy option, BEC has quite the delicious and nutritious brunch up its sleeves. The Chelsea Lo-Cal is everything and more you could want from a breakfast sandwich made with eggs, turkey bacon, walnut pesto, greek yogurt, broccoli rabe on multigrain. Other items that think outside the bun include the Shaved Broccoli and Cauliflower salad, and the fully-loaded avocado toasts. BEC is sure to convince any pessimist this spot can be both tasty and healthy.
