Le Botaniste

We got a few things to try and share, and they were also delicious the brownie with cashew cream, amazing! We both got the build your own bowl and the coconut curry is so good. If I lived in New York City, I would be eating here all the time. You can get gluten-free vegan deliciousness with a nice variety. The food feels healthy and nourishing.

Colorful fresh healthy warm food, lots of options to customise your own bowl. A friendly server, colorful wall art and some music, would come back if lived here! All plant based! The deserts look like pieces of art!

Gone are the days when Le Botaniste would serve their cozy vegan meals with a proper portion and nice service. We used to eat in & take out a lot from this location when we lived in the neighborhood. It was always a friendly service and portions were plenty. Just the other night, on the eve of thanksgiving, less than an hour before closing time, I stopped by for two bowls to-go. I ordered the Tibetan Mama & Pasta Bolo for my partner and I. The bowls were barely coated with their respective sauces, at best two light spoons of sauce were served upon the carbs, a small scoop of veggies, and a smaller spoon of “sour cream” for the extra charge of $2.50. I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable to say something… When I walked in, the staff were in mid conversation, they didn’t even look at me until I initiated a “hello” when I approached the glass. They took my order with an aloof attitude — granted, it was the end of the day but it felt like I was at a school cafeteria being served by a stoic grumpy person and you wouldn’t dare complain about anything because they just want you to move along. Except no one else was waiting. As if this wasn’t bad enough, upon arrival home, the food was spilled inside the paper bag and it leaked unto my newly bought leather bag, which now bears an unremovable stain (the paper bag with my food order was placed inside my shopping bag where my other items were to consolidate). This goes to show that the staff did not properly close the lids of the to-go containers, and it ruined the item that I had just bought and can’t even return now. My partner, still oblivious to my experience when I served the meals for us, asked me, “did the portions get smaller? I don’t remember the bowls being so meager.” We are completely disappointed with the lack of care and attention from this establishment. There’s no reason to be cheap with portions, especially given that the food station was full and closing time was coming soon, as there is no reason to treat customers with such below average hospitality. It was literally pouring rain outside and I made the effort to pick up some dinner at of what was once one of our favorite places. For what each bowl costs (about $17.37/each with taxes), both the service and the portion make this an overpriced meal option and I will no longer be recommending this place unless they attempt to remedy this and bring it back to how it used to be. Two bowls, an extra sour cream, and a beet juice came out to $48.78, might not sound like much for two people in NYC, but it left us feeling hungry, frustrated, and ruined my new $60+ leather bag.

Love the wide variety of vegan options that are not either deep fried nor bland. They have a good variety of ethnic and seasonal options to keep things interesting. It’s also a chill place to just grab a bite and not too overly pricey. Always happy when I drop by here.

Why is there not a line out the door and down the street for this place? Simply put, it is magical. Every single item we chose was delicious, expertly prepared, and nutritious. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside with a pleasing botanical-apothecary theme, plenty of seating, and whistle clean restrooms. Even the bowls were beautiful abs the trays were mesmerizing- we couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful they were. We loved our experience so much and will definitely return.

Le Botaniste was the first organic, plant-based, carbon-neutral restaurant in New York City. We enjoyed our first visit at Le Botaniste! It surprise us with delicious, satisfying, plant-powered organic meals that are good for the body and sustainable for our planet! I am not only appreciate the concept of this delicious restaurant, I like the interior design as well. You should try it, you will love it!

Amazing vegan restaurant!!! It is so easy to night out and drink every night in NYC but this restaurant offsets our eat outs. Love all the healthy and delicious items on the menu. The bowls are amazing. A mezze plate with two different hummus and coconuts is top notch. Wish this place opens in LA too!!!

I just loved again this place! The menu is short but with different types of dishes, and great great flavour! Also, very carefully and beutifully served. I tried this time the half soup of the day (squash) and the half bowl (I picked the bolognesa pasta), I really enjoyed my lunch! Also the place is very clean and lightened, very appealing to be and stay. And the personnel is very kind too! I talk to the colombian coocker who was serving, he was super kind!!

Super consistent, healthy, and fast. I love the options to add sauces to everything as well. Great for dine-in and takeout. Pricey, but the price is worth it. I'm very interested to try their selection of wines next time! A New York Gem.

I have been to Le Botaniste a many times and it never disappoints. An airy, fresh and greenery ensconced environment that caters to plant based food. Plant based bowls with make your own or they have variety of pre-selected options. Food is flavorful and quite delicious. They also offer a variety of drinks and desserts. Always have had good customer service experiences. You leave full and satisfied. Highly recommended.

Stopped in to try the seasonal samosa bowl and was not disappointed. The saag is really tasty and served nice and warm. I love and appreciate that Le Botaniste is always evolving their menu and flavor additions. My coworkers who came with me were impressed at how fast we got our food and with how nice the interior is for a fast casual place.

What a beautiful and interesting concept and you know how much I love samples! They are expecting people to ask since it's a unique concept of plant based and healthy food combinations. The manager explained the process and I decided to build my own bowl with tofu and sweet potatoes. I wish I had some gluten free tamari to add but table salt was helpful to add flavor. The interior is beautiful and I love all of the old fashioned apothecary vibes. The line is getting long at 2 pm on a Monday afternoon!

I casually came across this beautiful place while picking up some stuff around the neighborhood. Although my husband and I are not vegan/plant-based only, we enjoy eating healthy wholesome food from time to time. It surprised us with delicious dishes like the Tibetan Mama Bowl and the Pasta Bolo. Both hearty and satisfying. The staff were great, it was our first time so they explained the different options on the menu and even let us tried some of the sauces. This is one of the many different locations around the city, so I hope you give it a try like I did!

This place was such a pleasant surprise to find. It's a vegetarian spot, but not just regular veggies on a plate, but rather, a creative blend of intriguing dishes I rested by the cooks here. I love the decoration as the motto is that food is medicine (which I totally agree with), and the restaurant is set up to look like an apothecary of sorts. The staff was friendly and informative about the food being served and fast with serving it as well. I hope to eat at one of their locations again, such a great place to try out!

SERVICE - one of many locations in new york city - located in soho near the canal street station - ambiance good for a semi casual meal or takeout - workers are friendly and explain menu options - food served quickly as it is made to order - focus on foods that are nutrient rich and balanced - can sample different sauces to see which one you like best MENU - vegetable focused bowls, starters, and desserts - all vegan/vegetarian and gluten free - average price ($16 per bowl) FOOD - saag bota (8/10): brown rice topped with a spinach eggplant chickpea curry, sweet potatoes, mixed herbs, curry hummus, mint dressing, and a crispy cracker. This was a winter special dish and it satisfied the need for a warming dinner on a cold night. The addition of eggplant to the saag adds an unexpected richness without making it heavy. My favorite part was the cracker with the curry hummus. The hummus is chunkier than regular hummus so it feels almost like the texture of an egg salad. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a great quick lunch or dinner option that is made with whole foods and is not super expensive.

Fun cool and unpretentious vegan restaurant and wine bar. Honestly super easy for non vegans to love too. Servers are super helpful with explaining dishes and the build your own options. I always mix it up and it's always delicious no matter the combination. Their soups are really great and the mint chutney and seed mix topping are a must!

The aesthetics were cool. You can sample before ordering. The Tibetan Mama is a popular choice, but it was a bit sweet for me. I had the Chili Sin Carne bowl, which was not very spicy, but tasty and filling. The lemonade was also refreshing and not too sweet or tart.

A cozy, plant-based and vegan-friendly restaurant not too far from China Town! Closest subway stop was Chandler St, and since I was in the area, a quick search for "vegan" eateries nearby led me here. It's like a fancier version of those build-your-own-bowl places. I got one of their special seasonal flavors, the saag bowl, which came with rice, curried spinach, chickpeas, sweet potato, spicy hummus, and a green sauce. It was definitely filling and was the perfect warm treat for all the cold weather NYC has experiencing lately. If I lived here, this would definitely be a healthy staple to frequently visit.

So great! I have been only eating meat twice a week. Today was supposed to be my meat day, but when I came across this place, I was like "nope, vegetarian it is." Just deliciousness. The location's vibe is so warm. And there are folks working in here, too. Will return.

This fast casual spot is so LA coded in the best way possible. I believe everything is vegan here and super super healthy. As someone who is sensitive to sodium, I never feel like the food is too salty, and I really like their whole philosophy of how food should be medicine. I feel like this has more soul and warmth than something like sweetgreen and I actually think the dishes here are more well balanced. I feel really good and well nourished after eating here and you can't really go wrong with any of the options. My personal favorite entrée is probably the saag because I love the spinach and eggplant for fiber as well as the young coconut ceviche. It is acidic and tangy, and the coconuts are really tender and high-quality. Love these two dishes together as well as the raw chocolate cake for a little sweet treat. Super hazelnutty and I don't feel bloated or sugar crashed after eating. The service is really quick even when the place is pretty busy and I would definitely recommend for a warm comforting meal.

This is a 100% organic, plant based place. There are several locations. I went to the one in Soho. I went with the Botanical Menu which is a cup of soup of the day and choice of one half portion bowl of your choice. I went w/ the Botanical Salad which was a salad mix, quinoa, superseed avocado, root veggies, tumeric onions, red sauerkraut, micro greens w/ some saffron aioli dressing. This contains nut/ cashew and their pea soup. I gotta say, this was one of the most freshest and flavorful plant based meals I've had! I also ordered a beet juice to wash everything down. So refreshing! The meal was so memorable that I came back later that day and picked up two desserts, the Raspberry Raw Cake which has dates, coconut, passion fruit, almond and cashew and their Omega 3 Brownie made of flax seeds, cocoa, brown sugar, buckwheat flour and corn flour. This was served w/ a side of cashew cream. I normally don't like super healthy desserts but these two were fantastic! This place is a winner for me! Place is clean and cute. Staff was nice and answered all my questions!

I didn't think I could like a fast casual place more than Digg but this place has won me over. I love le botaniste. Especially this SoHo location. It's clean, has good service, and I always feel good/healthy afterwards. Worth a visit even if you're not vegetarian/vegan and if you are you're in for a great time!

From the minute you open the door, the vibe shifts. It always smells amazing and the atmosphere's serene, the employees warm and knowledgeable about the menu without being sales-y or fake. I've tried about 3/4 of the menu and literally everything I've eaten is fantastic. The curries, the chili, the seasonal mushroom gravy, the various iterations of cold DIY salad bowls, and the bakery items. Whoever's minding the store knows what they're doing, from a culinary perspective and also store design. The seasonal menus are thoughtful, the proprietary hot sauce is perfect, and I feel good when I'm there. I was reluctant to try it because it's a chain. So glad I did. PS I'm not vegan. Not even vegetarian. I never leave feeling unsatisfied. When it's good, it's good. This is good!

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.

Yes to Le Botaniste. Yes to this light filled beautiful space, its embarrassment of vegetarian riches in gorgeous le creuset pots. Yes to coconut peanut sauce with lots of green veg and a little red garnish. Or the veg curry with lots of cabbage. Yes to dining alone or with a friend. Beautiful, charming, delicious. Encore.

We tried a different location and liked the food so much that we came here later in our trip. The samosa bowl was great and perfect for the cold weather!

Excellent across the board. I don't even eat Vegan food and this was delicious.. Service was beyond great. Ambiance was bright and lively. Clean establishment. Couldn't ask for anything better.

Clean and fresh tasting meal at a very decent rate for NYC! I enjoyed bites of the: Veggie sushi roll (a must try!) Mediterranean Salad Carrot juice My only reason for a 4/5 was the salad... not sure how ratatouille is Mediterranean. While I did eat it, I wouldn't say I overly enjoyed it. The tzatziki was delicious though!!! Inside there's plenty of seating to enjoy there, outside or to go! It's a little funky to order because you have to place the order before you can see the large menu. The people working the counter were super kind and friendly (also uncommon for NYC)!

My friend and I enjoyed a 5 night trip to NYC. We enjoyed eating at all the vegan restaurants. This one was so good, we ate here 3 times. They have several cafes throughout the city. Their food is healthy and organic and delicious and so fresh! I especially liked the Tibetan Mama. Stop in for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!

Such amazing vegan restaurant in the Center of SOHO where you can try each dish before you order. NYC never disappoints! The service was prompt and the seating area was calm and very comforting. I strongly recommend this restaurant!

This may be the only review that I feel fully qualified to write as I've tried nearly everything on the menu at Le Botaniste. This location is my favorite and it's quite lovely inside and it always smells so good. I would say the value for the price here is hit or miss, but if budget isn't a concern then the bowls here really are super fresh and delicious. My top three recommendations are: 1. Tibetan Mama: 10/10 I've had nothing quite like this and it hits every. time. try it. 2. Pasta Bolo: 8/10 Classic and solid choice, but heavier than I would prefer. 3. Spicy Chile con Carne: 7/10 By the end of the bowl, I'm usually tired of eating this. I would skip the desserts as they're quite small and don't taste as fresh as the mains. Hoping they provide rice options other than brown rice in the future!

I'm so hooked on @le_botaniste since I tried it for the first time! This vegan fast food place has a few locations in the city (please open in the financial district) and is a solid option for plant based food. I love getting their botanical menu, which comes with a half-sized bowl and soup of the day. It fills up my tummy for sure! Tried their drinks too and those were also amazing.

Every year we go to NYC and stay around the corner from this place and get dinner there at least once. The food is remarkably good and satisfying each time and the staff are always kind and patient as it takes us forever to make our decisions. We usually take it back to our hotel room but the inside is cute and they have tables outside too if the weather is nice. If you're looking for great vegan food, this is your place and if you just want some tasty, healthy whole food you'll be just as happy.

Amazing food! Amazing delivery! Outstanding. Highly highly highly recommend. They delivered to us in Brooklyn from Manhattan. And fast too! We received the food faster than some restaurants closer to us. We were looking for a vegan restaurant and our daughter suggested Le Botsniste. OMG - the food did not disappoint! I ordered the miso soup and it was so filling. The vegetable rolls were a delicious appetizer. You cannot go wrong. We will definitely order from here again!

I've been coming to Le Botaniste since they opened and I keep seeing new locations pop up in the city. That made me so happy! But now I'm not sure.. I came in for a late lunch and ordered Pasta Bolo, which actually was called something different before and none of the employees knew that. Which is ok! I know staff constantly changes. When I got my bowl it looked much smaller than portions they used to serve. I was looking forward to nice hearty bowl instead of a puny appetizer size one. Super disappointing..

We first visited in April and when we returned in December we couldn't wait to come back. We had the Saag Bota, Tibetan Mama, and the Moroccan Tangine. The flavors were out of this world! I wish they were closer to my home in Los Angeles.

The food was amazing! We had the roasted vegetables on the side, the bowl, and a brownie. I can't stop thinking about how well the veggies were seasoned.

so cute!! We were headed towards Soho for drinks with a friend on a Monday night and walked past this cute lil place. Highlights: parklet to enjoy food outside on a pretty day, fun/healthy/fresh vegan menu, dessert and alcohol options. Price is reasonable - I'd say the portions are definitely not huge. Like enough to just fill you up. At least for the "magic miso" soup. The tofu in the soup was banging, and the broth was definitely savory. Not the best miso soup I've had but still pretty good. If I were to go again, I would build my own bowl. My partner got a preset salad with white beans, orange hummus, peas, greens, ginger sauce, grilled/roasted veggies. It was good! Staff were kind and efficient. In summary: It was a lovely date spot. Love supporting local vegan spots. It's a 4 for me personally cuz I love casual/filling more than nice/fancy. But for what it is, it's a 5 if that makes sense lol.

Lovely restaurant, pleasant staff, delicious food! Will definitely return, and happy to know about the other locations.

Heaven on earth for any conscious eaters! Whole, vegan ingredients, incredibly inventive menu. Every dish is wholesome and delicious and will leave you feeling clean and energized from the inside out. The team is lovely and very accommodating. If you have any dietary restrictions this is the place for you. In a beautiful old fashioned pharmacy.

Wasn't really thrilled about the food here. The food is already premade and you simply go down an assembly line. For the price that they were charging/ close to $20 a bowl, it wasn't worth it. Food was also lukewarm...

I love this place and hope they open up more locations (FiDi please thank you). Meat eaters, vegans, and vegetarians alike should all rush here. It's incredibly delicious and flavorful and PERFECT for a cold day. I always leave feeling warm and full, but also guilt free because it's pretty healthy. I'm already dreaming of the next time I get to come here. Yum yum.

Cool, delightfully tasty vegetarian fare in soho.. It's my lunch stop for a salad or bowl.. Always a number of soups, curries and other unexpected choices...

Good spot for a healthy, veg-friendly lunch to go. Botanical salad is full of fresh, flavorful ingredients like creamy avocado and crunchy sauerkraut. Staff is friendly. Fine choice for something fast.

The interior of this restaurant is ridiculously nice -- this is the perfect spot for meeting up with friends. There's ample seating inside and it's appropriately spaced out. It has coffee shop vibes, making you feel like you can sit here for a while comfortably. Noise level is fairly low. Will definitely be back. Tibetan Mama with Veggie Balls - With a nice amount of rich curry coating everything, the Tibetan Mama has plenty of flavor and substance. At the same time, adding Veggie Balls is almost necessary to feel completely satisfied. The bowl comes with a variety of fresh veggies and greens, but certainly not an abundance; I found the Veggie Balls really the star of the dish. Mixed with the curry, the Veggie Balls were great (but I probably wouldn't recommend them as a standalone item). Value: 4/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

Really impressed with Le Botaniste! I was shopping and found this place at random. Really delicious food. I got the Vegetable Tajine. It was well seasoned and hearty. The harissa sauce was a great acidic balance. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu!

most flavorful and delicious vegan food ever!!! quick lunch that filled us up and kept us warm for a great day in the city :)

Absolutely LOVE this place!! A Vegan/plant-base oasis! Food is truly mouthwatering! The service is top tier, the indoor decor is top tier & the food is deliciously TOP TIER!! I also love that they have free water & a point system(with every purchase you can scan a QR code & earn points for future purchases). Lastly I appreciate & love how sweet, attentive & patient the restaurant associates are(every single time I've gone) Hands down a perfect place to dine in or take out!

Amazing service food and overall experience. 10 out of 10. Recommend the food. Here is absolutely astonishing. It's giving chipotle vibes only 10,000 times better and healthier. If you are in town, definitely come check this place out.

Our First "day" in SoHo, we were looking for our first Vegan meal, and Le Botaniste was on our to-do list. Upon entering it, you feel like you are stepping into a botanical shop, or even a apothecaries from long ago. The food is laid out in ceramic lined cast iron pots. Plenty of beautiful colors and fragrances, that one cannot be anything else but hungry. The food flavors were all on point, nothing too powerful or overbearing. Enjoyed some of the NY City's finest tap water, with our delicious meal. The Veggie Bites were nothing to write home about, and the green pea hummus, was, well...different? On the way out I met with one of the founders of this deliciously fun place to eat. I wish they were in Los Angeles, I think in West Hollywood they would thrive... for what they were offering.

A place to go for a light vegan meal (eg soup) I was not overly enthusiastic about the "sushi" which isn't sushi but a macrobiotic interpretation, but service was good, staff personable, gorgeous seating area, and good simple soups,

Wow! I have to say this place surpassed ALL expectations! Randomly was looking for somewhere vegan and good near me, and ended up going with this amazing place! Since it was the first time, my friend and I asked for advice in terms of what to pick to try. The staff was very friendly, atmosphere was super cute! It felt like a laboratory in a vintage chic space! What we ordered: Vegan chili with a side of vegan curry jackfruit: 5/5 Everything was Delicious! The chili was bursting with flavors, and it tasted exactly like a homemade cozy bowl of chili. The jackfruit had a very nice texture and flavor as well. Vegan bolognese: 5/5 Superb!! The sauce was bursting with flavor, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the vegan meat tasted like non vegan food! Definitely would come here again! A great place to go for a date night or casual outing. Food also seemed very healthy and filling!

This restaurant is beautiful inside. We got the spicy chili sin carne. It was really good, not so spicy. The servings are so large, I feel like you could split it between 2 people. I loved the mismatched bowls and the water on the table. Easy place for a quick bite. Lunch can be easily customizable. We also ordered a side of the pea hummus and it was not palatable, it tasted like chalk, in my opinion. I also noticed there was a separate area for door dash/caviar/Uber eats.

The food was decent. The chili was good. The yellow curry lacked something to be desired. The service and ambience were excellent and we enjoyed the wine. It wasn't bad at all, just nothing to write home about.

As a celiac & pescatarian diner, this was just the type of food my gut was craving after eating healthy at home, but traveling around NYC for 5 days. Thank you for being vegan and gluten free and creating a celiac safe environment with fresh foods to heal my gut.

I was blown away!! Food was amazing and everyone was super nice. The lady even let me fill up my waterbottle with their tap water no questions asked!! The interior was beautiful as well. They have a nice outdoor space and all the tables come with water and glasses (a big plus for me!) 1) Salad: Young coconut ceviche, edamame, avocado (with seeds and nuts), noodles. Super good! The dressing was delicious and it felt very refreshing 8/10 2) Veggie Sushi: It was pretty solid, but regular sushi is definitely better... Wish there was a bit more flavor, it sort of just tasted like rice and veggies. The sauce was good, but also just tasted a bit one dimensional for my liking. 6/10 3) Botanical Lemonade: pretty solid. not too sweet which was nice and had an interesting flavor pallet. 7/10

One of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city, I always stop here when I'm in Lincoln Center. The food is delicious and fresh and the service is great! I always get the Superseed avocado and a fresh juice. The organic wines are also very good! 10/10 recommend for vegans and omnivores alike.