IF YOU'RE A BIT BORED AND ADVENTUROUS: JUST SALAD
Why?
If you're sick of you're same old salad combo and looking to spice things up Just Salad's got you covered. The ingredients selection goes above and beyond typical salad bars, aiming to aid you in creating the combination of your tastebuds have been dreaming of. This chain offers an extensive protein selection including options like short ribs, seared tuna, barbbacoa, cilantro shrimp and more. Just Salad also offers 8 different base greens, both avocado and spicy avocado mash, and the option to use zucchini noodles as your base.
PERKS:
Salads tend to be less expensive than other chains
Yummy Smoothies on the menu
IF YOU'RE A PREPARATION PRINCESS:
CHOP'T
Why?
Ok I don't mean to be a brat about it but if I'm spending 10+ dollars on a salad I want every bite to be divine and no place mixes it like Chop't. Chop't is one of the few places I have found (definitely the only chain) in NYC that will chop my salad with a smile and no attitude (hence the name). This may not be important for some, but to those of us who have experienced the true decadence of each single bite consisting of your own Michelin star worthy salad creation it makes eating healthier a much more satisfying option.
MENU PERKS:
THEY ACTUALLY HAVE REAL BACON. I'M SICK OF THIS TURKEY BACON BS.
They have a dressing with BACON
They have 18 pre-created salads on the menu for when you're too lazy to think on your lunch break
IF YOU'RE AN EATING CLEAN MACHINE: SWEETGREEN
Why?
When it comes to food sourcing, Sweetgreen takes the cake. Sweetgreen prepares fresh produce daily sourced from farms all over the country depending on where the specific ingredient flourishes naturally. All farms are organic, local, and reputable and provide Sweetgreen with their best in-season produce. Although this chain tends to be on the more expensive side, I can honestly taste the difference in veggie and protein quality while chomping down on my meal. When I'm feeling sluggish or guilty after a weekend of feasting, Sweetgreen is my number 1 feel-fresh meal.
MENU PERKS:
SALMON on the menu
Parm Crisps aka healthy chips
IF YOU'RE NOT EVEN SURE YOU WANT SALAD: FRESH & CO
Why?
Fresh & Co is the perfect pit stop when you're craving greens and not everyone you're with is on the same boat. This chain offers a complete breakfast menu until 11am complete with parfaits, 5 different decadent toasts, quinoa breakfast bowls, and a ton of sandwich options (even gluten free bread and bagels). Besides the breakfast yummies, Fresh & Co offers tons of lunch sandwiches, soups, warm bowls, and a hefty side menu that even includes cauliflower mash, my personal fav. Fresh & Co is also one of the better choices if you're in a rush, considering they have a huge grab and go selection with side salads, bars, and sandwiches.
PERKS:
- Fresh & Co has its own app now, making a quick grab-and-go bite even easier
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