Mulberry & Vine

Very similar to Dig Inn, but I liked it better. More/​better options, and I felt less frazzled and rushed. Pricy, yes ($ 14.50 for a meal and drink) but portions are large and filling, ingredients are fresh and tasty, and I don’t feel like I’m eating unhealthy crap. Do not get the Drink More Water orange flavor, btw — way too much cardamom (not sure why I thought that would be tasty in the first place).

Love it! Exactly the nutritious and delicious lunch I needed. Amazing selection of hot and cold options to make up a dish of vegetarian only or mix of veggie & protein options. Not inexpensive, but absolutely worth paying slightly more for a quality, nutritious meal. Can’t wait to go back! I will absolutely recommend this spot.

Interesting concept! I liked the push for healthy, well-​rounded meals. The food was pretty good; I got sweet potato which was well roasted but a bit bland, charred avocado which was AMAZING and full of flavor and peanut noodles which were very meh and felt out of place. I was surprised at how full I was after the meal but it held me over for 5 – 6 hours and I felt super clean after eating it! Service was efficient and the décor of the restaurant is nice and bright. The location was full (top and bottom level seating) but we were able to outside the storefront and enjoy our food. The tray holding the food is compostable which is great. I would definitely go back — especially for the charred avocado!

AH. MAY. ZING. This place is so freaking good! I’m so happy I stumbled on this place. They have cold salads that are unique and delicious. They have hot items that are full of flavor. They have vegan, vegetarian, and meat options. You can pick 3 or 4 items and believe me, that will be tough. I settled on the kale and black bean salad, the roasted sweet potatoes, and the spring onion and pea cous cous. Everything was so incredibly delicious. Tons of flavor, just the right amount of filling, good to the very last bite. I basically inhaled this because it was so incredibly good. The people that worked there were fast and friendly. It was a bit on the expensive side, but it’s worth it believe me. And it’s TriBeCa so I feel like people are probably used to the prices. GO HERE! Believe me.

The food was very good — and cheap, for the city! — but the people working that day definitely did not want to be there. And it showed.
I liked all the healthy options they had, and that you could get yourself a «sampler» of two or three. I went with the three item sampler, of course. Item one was the arugula, goat cheese and strawberry salad. Item two was the charred avocado. Item three was the beet salad.
They also have various gluten-​free baked items and different drink options. Incredibly, I ignored the bready stuff and made my way to a table by the windows.
They have a self-​serve water station (broken that day) and a spot for you to grab utensils and napkins.
I made my way back to the table only to realize that the guy hadn’t given me a dressing for my salad. Hadn’t even asked! Who gives a person a salad without even an option for dressing?
So, back up to the line I went to ask him for the missing dressing, and would you believe he scowled at me? For asking for something that he should have provided from the get-​go!
Anyway, the food was fresh and tasty. It was a nice change from the heavy, fatty and rich foods we’d consumed before stopping here, and for less than $ 12, it was quite the bargain.
Just a shame their employees didn’t have much pride in their work environment.

I wouldn’t claim myself as a healthy food enthusiast as I’ve much rather spend my money on a good juicy burger and fries, but I’ve always wanted to try the «American 4 choice, 1 soup» concept (except the American version is pick 3 veggie sides or 2 veggie sides and a protein). Though Dig Inn is more known this as they have more store fronts, Mulberry and Vine has been on my to try list instead because they simply have more options. Not only does Mulberry and Vine has more variety, everything they offer sounds better too!
The store from the outside looks rather small and like a to-​go spot, but once you step inside, you’ll be shocked at how spacious it is; there’s 2 floors of seating! It’s a popular spot, so once you get on line, I highly recommend looking at the menu on the wall and deciding as the line moves rather quickly. (Tip — if you’d like a drink, grab it before you get on line, because everything’s streamlined, so once you get your food order, you’re straight at the cashier. Don’t be that person to hold up the line!) But don’t be too set on your protein — they actually have some items that aren’t on the menu wall. I saw they had herb baked chicken wings when I got to the front and immediately chose that!
Along with my wings, I chose the vegetable medley base, which is basically mashed sweet potatoes and had the peanut glass noodles as one of the veggie sides, and the quinoa with snap peas as the other. I think for quinoa, you either love it or you don’t –I learned I don’t love quinoa, so I wouldn’t recommend this as a side. Highly recommend the peanut glass noodles — I LOVED the peanut glass noodles! If I can buy a bowl of this, I would! The wings were also really good — if you’re eating this with someone, make sure you’re comfortable with the person because you’ll need to use your hands to gobble these wings (no polite fork and knife to cut these!) The sweet potatoes were nothing special — just sweet potatoes, though they were a little under-​seasoned.
It’s a bit pricey at ~$ 13, but hey you’re in the financial district. And it’s healthy food, so they could technically charge more. I’ll be back for the peanut glass noodles! Hopefully they’ll have the beef stew when I return too!

Got veg plate through über eats during the $ 6 promo. Broccoli was flavorful and quinoa was refreshing but kale salad was sandy (the chia definitely didn’t help with that). Filtered water has a surprising kick to it. Food was prepared fast and I would order again.

I’m a fan of this place. I use to go here all the time, when I worked in the neighborhood. It’s a wonderful place for some veggies and clean eats.

This place was awesome. While everything is pre-​made, you can tell it is very fresh and healthy. They probably had 15 selections and you can do a «pick two veggies» or «pick two veggies and one protein» and both come with your choice of brown rice or mixed veggie mash.
I had the tofu with cauliflower chili and peanut glass noodles with brown rice. It was filling yet refreshing and not too heavy. Service was quick but not overly friendly. At the same time, it is fast food so I wouldn’t expect much more.
Verdict: healthy, refreshing, plenty of options for everyone and I wish we had these in Canada.

Recommended: 2 Veg, 1 Protein. On a bed of organic spinach, the kale salad w/​chia seeds, roasted sweet potatoes, and the roasted chicken breast on brown rice.

3.5 I wish I could give it a higher rating but it is too pricey for slightly above average food. I get that they are all healthy/​organic/​etc, but the combos/​ingredients are nothing you can’t easily do at home, and it would be nice if they switched up the menu sometimes.
Most of the food options I’ve tried are pretty tasty abut the stewed chicken has been overly salty a couple times, though, leaving me feeling parched all day.
They should also make the menu available to read before the line. People end up crowding all over trying to see what’s available, so the line gets all confusing as well.

Vegan food and tiny portions.
Do they actually expect people to get full after eating?

They just opened another restaurant in Nomad on 27^th and 6^th Ave! Love this place! Delicious healthy food for a great price!

I’m gonna go full nerd here… Imagine a scene from a futuristic sci-​fi movie where humanity has moved past it’s fixation on a fatty, irresponsible diet and instead focuses of fresh, healthy AND unbelievably delicious food! That’s the best way I can describe this place.
It’s casual, clean and surprisingly calming in the heart of NYC.

I had a late night appointment at a bathhouse … which sounds really bad, but it’s completely innocent. Ain’t nothing sexy about a good shvitz and soak. Obviously, I wanted dinner to be light and healthy. I mean, could you imagine eating something like fried chicken and mac & cheese before going into a steam room? I feel like that would be a decision we all would regret.
I dragged my shvitzing partner to Mulberry & Vine. We perused the offerings, and I noticed every side was covered in some kind of sauce or nut. I can’t deny that pesto makes everything taste better, but it would be nice to have one side without a bunch of added fat or sugar, especially if it’s just gonna sit there and soak in it. Despite the variety of the NYC food scene, I find it hard to eat healthy here. Or maybe it’s that there’s too much temptation? It’s like, fuck you Brussels sprouts, where’s the bagel and cream cheese.

Yum! Went here for lunch with a friend and was glad that we did. Lots of seating (I think I remember it being two floors) and vibrant, vegetable (and meat) options that make you feel better about yourself not just while in line but also after you leave. The model is the same as Dig Inn’s: you get to pick n number (in Mulberry’s case, that number is 3) of ingredients for your meal. I created an all vegetarian plate with kale & apple, beets & goat cheese, and cauliflower & almonds. My friend, an indiscriminate carnivore, loved his lunch as well. If I worked in the area, this would be in my rotation of regular lunch spots.
Also: why is this listed as «Latin American» or «Asian Fusion»???

My go-​to lunch spot for healthy food!
Its a charming restaurant with simple décor. The food is presented buffet style — there are a lot of servers waiting to put together your tray. Their food options are superb — ranges from salad to starch (potatoes) to cooked veggies to various soups to roasted and/​or baked chicken. Each time I go, i try something new. Occasionally you see a new dish.
My only complaint is they used to serve their food on plates with great portions. Now they serve it on pre-​portioned brown trays. They posted signs around the restaurant to state their rationale for the change which is because of the uneven portions. Since they changed to trays, the portions are less and at times not enough for an $ 11 dish.
Other than that, I do enjoy their food and will continue to come here for lunch.

Dear Mulberry and Vine,
I don’t understand why you’re listed as a Latin, Asian and American fusion type of venue. It’s just not you. What you are is a great place that offers healthy options in the area! You are a gluten-​free, vegetarian, something-​light, something-​heavy food type of establishment! And that’s not a bad thing! My friends and I definitely want to come back. Summary following details below:
— — — Overall Verdict:
SERVICE: Quick and patron-​centric
VENUE: Cute and charming — radiating a calm and casual vibe
FOOD: Hmm hmm hmm tasty!
ADDITIONAL INFO: They also sell beer and wine.
VERDICT: What a cute little place worth going back to!
— — — Venue/​Service/​Experience:
As soon as you walk in, you’ll be engulfed with its laid-​back and care-​free ambiance due to the white walls, yellow chairs and wooden tables. It reminded me somewhat of a nursery where you have no troubles at all. There are four tables for two and another four tables with a chair each and a built-​in bench on the other side so you can fit more people. Additional seating are available on the second floor.
My friends and I went on a Friday around 11:45am for lunch. 15 minutes for all 5 of us to finish paying and we were on our way. Not bad at all — especially if you aren’t in the mood for that lunch-​time rush!
— — — Food:
Mulberry and Vine has clear instructions on how to order and what the price will be for each lunch combination. If you pick 3 vegetables, it is $ 10; if you pick 2 vegetables and 1 meat, then it’s $ 2.50 more for $ 12.50. They setup the options very neatly with everything labeled so you don’t have to figure out what options are available to you. The labels go down to the details of whether that particular item is gluten free, vegan, etc. The servers are also very helpful with explaining what the differences are and really tailor to what you want. For example, they take the extra mile and ask if you’d prefer the thigh or the wing.
I opted for the meat option (because, obviously, I love me some meat!):
— Tofu with broccoli — The broccoli was so yummy! The tofu was as expected — flavorless.
— Beets — these definitely satisfied my craving for beets.
— Roast chicken — a great complement to my veggies! Juicy and so, so filling!
So in conclusion, Mulberry and Vine, you are great — just by being simple and giving the extra effort and time to ensure a great experience for your customers.
Yours truly,

Delicious, healthy and great variety.
The interior here has plenty of seating with two floors, has a large layout and is very nice.
If dining in, they have complimentary water and actual silverware.
A bit similar to dig inn but possibly better, you choose a starchy carb, a protein and 2 sides of your choice.
A few food items in particular that stood out to me:
–The rosemary chicken breast is a pretty large portion for lunch and very moist and flavorful.
–The avocado with yogurt is an amazing baked avocado with the bit replaced by a flavorful yogurt mix
–Other sides I had so far were all pretty good and healthy!
You will most likely pay between 10 and 12 bucks here for lunch, which is a bit pricey but also pretty standard for good quality food in Tribeca/​Fidi.
Overall great lunch spot, with a huge selection, and delicious, healthy options

WOW! This place really impressed me.
I work a short walk from this fast healthy restaurant but since its not on the way of my commute this was the first time I passed it as I was going to another store. The Taco Tuesday with Tacos $ 2.50, Beer $ 2, Wine $ 4 I was sold on it because with those prices I gotta check this place out.
When I walked in you can tell it has a very family friendly trendy ambiance going on. You walk all the way to the back where someone prepares the food fresh in front of you. The ingredients they use is really fresh as you can see from my photos and they prepare it very quickly as well. I got a Chicken taco and an El Pastor taco which we so delicious and exploded with flavor!
After it was prepared I payed at the register where I got two $ 2 beers which were Smuttynose IPA and Sierra Nevada IPA now don’t get too excited they were smaller glasses but still a great deal.
My co-​worker and I took our food and ate upstairs and thought about how awesome this place was and we boggled why there weren’t any people coming in after work for drinks and tacos. We will definitely be back with more people.
I think the owner can make a few updates as well with advertising on the taco Tuesday sign outside by explaining that these are specialty tacos and that the beer isn’t cheap bud light it is craft beer.