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πŸ₯— Best Whole Foods Restaurants in NYC

πŸ”„ Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated March 2026.73 active restaurants.

What is Whole Foods?

Whole foods restaurants emphasize unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients β€” real vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and quality proteins β€” over refined or heavily processed foods. These restaurants typically offer transparent ingredient sourcing and preparation methods.

Restaurants focused on whole, minimally processed foods are increasingly common across NYC, driven by a growing awareness of the link between food quality and health. This directory identifies restaurants that prioritize unprocessed, nutrient-dense ingredients in their cooking.

73 Whole Foods restaurants in NYC

Bareburger β€” hamburger restaurant β€” in Upper West Side β€” Manhattan β€” NYC⭐ Top Rated
Isla & Co. - Midtown β€” restaurant β€” in Midtown β€” Manhattan β€” NYC⭐ Top Rated
Bareburger β€” hamburger restaurant β€” in Upper West Side β€” Manhattan β€” NYC⭐ Top Rated
Union Square Greenmarket β€” farmers' market β€” in Flatiron District β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Downtown Brooklyn β€” Brooklyn β€” NYC
Bareburger β€” hamburger restaurant β€” in Hell's Kitchen β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Willowbrook β€” Staten Island β€” NYC
Bareburger SmashClub β€” hamburger restaurant β€” in SoHo β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Westville Dumbo β€” health food restaurant β€” in DUMBO β€” Brooklyn β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Lower East Side β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Breads Bakery β€” cafe β€” in Flatiron District β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Bareburger - Astoria (31st Ave) β€” hamburger restaurant β€” in Astoria β€” Queens β€” NYC
CAVA β€” mediterranean restaurant β€” in Gramercy Park β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Chopt Creative Salad Co. β€” salad shop β€” in Bayside β€” Queens β€” NYC
Urban Vegan Kitchen β€” restaurant β€” in Chelsea β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Villa Brazil CafΓ© Grill β€” brazilian restaurant β€” in Sunnyside β€” Queens β€” NYC
Olea β€” mediterranean restaurant β€” in Clinton Hill β€” Brooklyn β€” NYC
Zabar's β€” gourmet grocery store β€” in Upper West Side β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Lincoln Square β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Carnegie Diner & Cafe β€” diner β€” in Lincoln Square β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Gramercy Park β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Trader Joe's β€” grocery store β€” in Kips Bay β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Friedman's β€” gluten-free restaurant β€” in Hudson Yards β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Churrascaria Plataforma Steakhouse β€” brazilian restaurant β€” in Hell's Kitchen β€” Manhattan β€” NYC

Whole Foods Restaurants by Borough

FAQ

Whole Foods Restaurants in NYC β€” FAQ

Everything you need to know about finding whole foods restaurants across New York City.

A whole foods restaurant emphasizes unprocessed, minimally refined ingredients β€” fresh vegetables, whole grains, quality proteins, and natural fats β€” over processed or artificial ingredients.