Hale & Hearty Soups

I prefer their salads over Fresh and Just Salad (yuck.) You can get unlimited cucumbers, croutons, red onion, and carrots. You then pick 5 other toppings and it comes out to around $ 10.
But the best part of this place vs. all other Hale and Hearty locations is the stellar customer service. The associates are extremely fast-​paced and always have a smile on their face.
They deserve recognition for their service!

I found a hair in my salad and two colleagues each found a staple in their salad two separate times. Enough said.

Not only are all of the soups incredible, but the customer service is unmatched! I can’t even tell you how many people greeted me when I walked in, and also when I left. They genuinely care about the customer experience. I’ll return here again and again!

Was just there — today is 1÷5÷2016 — first REALLY cold day in NYC since last winter. Wall to wall people, but the nasty part is that while I was there it appeared as though a pipe burst in the ceiling over the soup counter, water was leaking down all over the place including into some of the soups through the ladle hole in the top of the hot pots. They moved quickly to remove the soups, but some of the water got into the soup regardless yet they continued to serve it!
Needless to say, I walked out without any soup along with many others.

I been here a couple of times for lunch. Their space is a bit bigger than one near 41^st and 5^th (rough estimate). It has a couple of chairs to sit and enjoy your food but there isn’t any space for groups of 4 and more. When we went around 4pm ET, there weren’t many soups or sandwiches left but there wasn’t any lines either :) Some of the soups, they had available wasn’t on the chalkboard and some of the sandwiches didn’t have prices or stickers denoting what they were. The staff was nice and the place was really clean.

I really don’t eat salads for lunch, but recently I’ve been coming by this spot with coworkers. First of all, Hale & Hearty beats Chop’t any day of the week. It’s cheaper, the lines are shorter, and the staff is generally nice. With that being said, you’re still paying upwards of $ 10 for a salad. This particular location tends to get pretty hectic during lunch hours because of all the nearby businesses. The lines here are split into two: one for salads, and one for soups/​sandwiches.
Like a production plant, you wait in line, grab your salad bowl, and have the staff scoop in your toppings and chop up your salad. If you’re a pretty basic salad eater, then you can opt for their basic toppings and pay ~$ 5. Otherwise, if you’re the fancy type, then you can do a Pick-​5 and get any 5 toppings you want for $ 10.
For those of us who get tired of salads, Hale & Hearty does have a large assortment of soups, but don’t get ahead of yourself. A lot of these soups are high in fat and sodium. However, if you get a small soup, and pair that with a half sandwich, you’re actually pretty full and you spend less than $ 10. I wouldn’t say that the sandwiches here are phenomenal, but they’re decent enough to not make you puke.
Hale & Hearty is great for those who want a fast and healthy lunch. I don’t know how folks can eat this 5 days a week, because after day 3, I’m ready to devour a cow.

Hale & Hearty is perfect for lunch time if your undecided. They have soup salads and sandwiches that are all tasty. This location is somewhat small so there is always a line but they move quickly, dont be so quick to leave. Also here are some tips i had to figure out from visiting because most ppl are in a rush the staff dont really have time to explain to you:
1. They will asked if u want your salad chopped or tossed. chopped means they chop up the lettuce in smaller pieces
2. Get the green card (salads) or the soup card so after 10 stamps You can get a free soup or salad
3. Its ok to ask for samples of the soup. My first time reading the menu I thought wth is a sweet corn chowder. So ask for a sample
4. And if you are still undecided just get the soup and sandwich combo u cant go wrong!

This is the first time I’ve earn at a hale and heart before. Let me say that it won’t be the last.
I walked in, thankfully there were no customers, so I had time to think.
The staff offered samples-​which was totally cool because I had no idea what I was getting! Their lentil chili is great but I stuck to chicken noodle for the meat and am trying the couscous with it.
Definitely a great experience. The staff really made it awesome :)

I love Hale & Hearty, and this location is great! The workers are friendly and efficient even though it gets super crowded. I still had to give it four stars because their soups are somewhat over priced, even for the city. They raised their prices a bit last winter and now you can easily pay over $ 8 for a medium soup alone. I guess there are a lot of Hale & Hearty fans like me so they can charge whatever they want.
In my opinion, the best bang for your buck is a small salad with the four basic toppings that you’re not charged for (carrots, cucumbers, onions, and croutons) and maybe one additional topping like a hard boiled egg or avocado. It will end up being about $ 7.70-$ 8 which is a pretty good deal for a freshly made salad in the city. You can add a soup (Tuscan white bean is great and not too pricey!) and you get a dollar off. Also, I love their oyster crackers :)
Overall, a great place for soup, salads, and sandwiches. If you go a lot, I recommend downloading their app and/​or asking for a reward card.

The soups are always incredible and the selection is fantastic. The employees are so kind, funny and efficient. Everyone who works there has been amazing — especially under the pressure of midtown lunch hour. I go here everyday just about!

I love Hale & Hearty! I’m a soup lover so this place is like heaven to me! There are so many choices!!! And the best part is that they will let you try before you buy!
They also offer great accompaniments for their soup selections such as bread, sandwiches and salads, Of course oyster crackers come with your meal for free.
This place is just perfect on a cold night when you want something warm and comforting. They even have vegetarian options as well! So many flavors and so little time! Definitely come here for a little comfort and goodness!

if you’re in the mood for an asian themed salad, i suggest asking them to mix the thai peanut dressing with the reduced fat sesame dressing. potential ingredients to include in this salad: romaine, avocado, carrots, edamame & cucumbers. the combined flavor is DIVINE.
the soups here are always 100%. their broken lasagna, meatball stroganoff, cream of broccoli, chicken marsala w/​mushroom soups… drool… i can literally go on forever. they are all amazing!
sandwiches are solid as well. the combo deals are always the best bang for the buck.
staff at this location is a great bunch! super helpful and lines move quickly.

Hale & Hearty is a great spot to get food for a quick meal during your work break. It is healthy and super affordable and the best part is that the lines move SUPER fast! I always get a sandwich and soup and the meal is still under $ 10. Salads are always a solid choice as well and the guacamole is delicious! If you are ever near Bryant Park and you need a quick healthy bite, Hale & Hearty is your choice!

Tomorrow will be my 487^th consecutive lunch at this particular Hale & Hearty. LOVE the staff, the energy and of course the food. Great soups (Portuguese Kale is my fav), sandwiches, and an awesome salad bar. I mean my salad is expensive (thank you beats and avocado) but worth it. Packed shoulder to shoulder during lunch time, but runs as efficient as a Starbucks at 8:30 am. In and out in under 10 mins.

This is like the best soup I ve ever tasted… I mean they just have soooo many choices. My favorite is cream of tomato, chicken and broccoli or sweet corn chowder. Best ever! Oh and the wraps?
Omg chicken and guacamole wrap! Recommended forever lol

I used to go here almost daily when I worked down the street. The soups (especially Chicken Pot Pie and Chicken & Dumpling) are great, although you can do better on salads elsewhere nearby. The staff are friendly and competent, and although it gets extremely crowded at lunchtime, the lines move at a steady enough pace. I always got my lunch to go because seating is limited and usually full — but in the summer, you can usually find somewhere to sit outside! If you go (or plan to go) often, don’t forget to start a punch card — free soup!

Their soups have this weird plasticy taste that I do not like. I’ve tried a bunch of them just for the sake of giving it a fair shot but they taste like plastic! Sandwiches are allright. You can get a half or a whole. The chicken salad isn’t bad. I wish the food was better because the service is so nice. But the food is so bleh.

Hale & Hearty is a great, reliable lunch spot during the work week. I love to come here any time of the year really; you can never go wrong with good soup, I don’t care how hot it is outside.
I love that the variety of soups change daily, and they have some really interesting and flavorful soups here that you won’t find anywhere else. Many of the soups on their permanent menu are consistently good, such as the chicken & vegetables with noodles or couscous, three bean chili, and tuscan white bean. Some of the rotating soups are much more interesting, and I’m a big fan of the Portugese kale chock full of sausage, vegetarian split pea, and spiced lentil & spinach. I’ve yet to have a soup I didn’t like, but then again they do allow you to sample any soup before you commit so your risk of getting something less than desirable is very low. Sandwiches here aren’t too shabby either, especially the balsamic chicken and avocado which is surprisingly balanced and fresh. The small soup & half sandwich combo for $ 7 – 9 is a pretty good deal for midtown standards.
The only downside is that this H&H store is pretty small and the line for soup (which is usually the longest compared to that for salad and sandwiches) winds in a weird fashion so that it’s often awkward trying to avoid knocking into people. Of course this is midtown, so chaotic lunchtime crowds are to be expected. This is also the closest location to my office, so I like to come here when I don’t want to think too much about my lunch options on any given day.

They’ve arbitrarily stopped delivering to my office. The reasoning: a new location will be opening up nearby. New location still hasn’t opened. Manager wouldn’t help. Fail.

Hale & Hearty is my go-​to lunch spot, especially during the cold winter months. I’m a huge soup person. My favorites are the jambalaya, clam chowders, chicken pot pie, and tons of others. I love that the soups change daily and they have a new sandwich every month. It keeps things changing so I can always try new things. I’ve only had one thing I wasn’t a fan of here in the many many many times I take out. Its hard to go wrong when they have so many choices and they let you try the soup before you buy.
This location is less crowded than the one on Bryant Park, which is why it gets an extra star.