Are whole foods restaurants the same as health food restaurants?

There is significant overlap. Health food restaurants and whole foods restaurants share an emphasis on nutritious, high-quality ingredients, though whole foods restaurants specifically focus on minimizing food processing.

Is eating at whole foods restaurants more expensive?

Whole foods restaurants typically cost more than fast food but are comparable to or only slightly more expensive than mid-range NYC restaurants, reflecting the higher quality of their ingredients.

Which boroughs have the most whole foods restaurants?

Manhattan and Brooklyn have the highest concentrations of whole foods focused restaurants, particularly in neighborhoods like the West Village, Chelsea, Park Slope, and Williamsburg.

Are whole foods restaurants good for weight management?

Many nutritionists recommend whole foods diets for weight management due to their emphasis on fiber-rich, nutrient-dense foods that promote satiety without excess calories.

🥗 Whole Foods Restaurants in NYC

🔄 Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated April 2026.90 active restaurants.

What is Whole Foods?

Whole foods restaurants emphasize unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients — real vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and quality proteins — 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.

90 restaurants may not sound like a lot for a city this size, but whole foods spots in NYC tend to be deliberate about what they serve. Quality over quantity.

90 restaurants|5 boroughs|Avg rating: 4.7/5

⭐ Top Rated

Bareburger

Upper West Side, Manhattan

🥗 Whole Foods Restaurants in NYC

What is Whole Foods?

Bareburger

Isla & Co. - Williamsburg

Isla & Co. - Midtown

Bareburger

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

Kalustyan's

Pura Vida Miami

TAP Brazilian Café – 100% Gluten-Free | Tapioca Sandwiches & Açaí | Upper West Side – NYC

Jhoanes Bakery & Coffee

Vegan On The Fly

Union Square Greenmarket

Trader Joe's

Bareburger

Trader Joe's

Bareburger SmashClub

Westville Dumbo

Trader Joe's

Breads Bakery

Bareburger - Astoria (31st Ave)

CAVA

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

Urban Vegan Kitchen

Villa Brazil Café Grill

Olea

Whole Foods Restaurants by Borough

Whole Foods Restaurants in NYC — FAQ