Every city should have a vegan deli like this one. It's my go-to stop to pick up a delicious sandwich (among other things) before heading to the airport. Snacks, soft serve, and deli offerings: all plant-based and terrific. Tons of items to fill a picnic basket, with an array of vegan cheeses in the cold case. Time to eat there? Get the Reuben. It's a monster, it's messy, and it's best enjoyed seated at one of the bistro tables outside while it's still warm. On the go? Get the Rocko Club. It travels well and the seitan bacon is everything. Recently I tried the mac n cheese with tempeh bacon, walnut parm, and chives. It was creamy, savory, and just the right amount of richness. I would order that again in a heartbeat. Splurge on the soft serve, you won't regret it. The flavors change regularly and if you're like me you swirl two together because you kust can't decide. Bonus, it adjoins with Moo Shoes, my favorite all-vegan accessories store in NYC. Great cruelty-free shoes and handbags! I love to shop there while the friendly staff at Orchard assemble my sandwich. read more

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Grateful to have a vegan deli with all the v options my heart desires! Had a delicious ny creme filled donut, haven't eaten one since i went vegan, never seen a substitute. Fun clothing store next door too. read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet--since I'm here at least five days a week! For me, this tiny store is Vegan Central; they have things I literally can't find elsewhere. It's tiny because the store next door is MooShoes--world's first non-leather shoe store. They divided a larger space so they could sell vegan shoes and vegan food. As such, they sell both staples and treats--and they always have vegan soft-serve in either a cone or a cup: two flavors of the day--available either separately or as a twist. Their sandwich specials are all named after past and present shop cats who lived in the shoe store--the Edith, the Marlowe, the Bowery. So happy this store is so close to me and is thriving! They also do deliveries, for those who need it. read more

Orchard Grocer - Another vegan deli counter for the city! - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was delicious, I got the chic pea tune, excellent portion, and the services was so friendly , the woman who took my order and chatted with me was like an angel. The seating is very limited they have a total of 3 or 4 seats. They also have a beautiful selection of vegan products from hot sauces to cheese. Absolutely impressive. Will be back 100 read more

Delicious. Thrilled to see they have expanded their food menu and are serving coffee now! Appreciate their small outdoor seating.

If you talk extensively about a sandwich hours after eating it then that sandwich is wifey material. After a successful Mercury Lounge concert, my main man Brian drove us back to Jersey. On our trek we reminisced on this vegan chicken and the similar sandwich textures of old. Copenhagen Salmon sliders stood next to Orchard Grocer in high regard. Something about the flaky, buttery, smearable nature of this meat alternative proved satisfying on all cylinders. Fraternal twins Romey and Georgina stand tall, with sauce (Buffalo or BBQ) the primary difference. Scientifically proven, my taste is superior. Our group passed around five different sandwiches and my selection was top rated by the majority. Pickled onion fans unite under the Romey flag, ranch dripping heavy enough to seduce any Midwesterner. Our other members were the aforementioned Georgina, breakfast oriented Bowery, too little mayo Monty, and BLT copycat Rocko. As a sauce savant, my only suggestion would be to lather the Monty a bit thicker with that white condiment that your grandparents love. Barring that small change, hats off to the Thursday AM kitchen crew you beauties. The argument that you want "real meat" will only get you so far in life. Grow up and come taste this delectable deli you cowards. read more

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I was walking along the street and saw a sign that said "vegan soft serve", which immediately drew me in. I had no idea that the Orchard Grocer was this amazing vegan shop! I wished I hadn't just eaten lunch somewhere else. I ordered a chocolate and vanilla swirl, which hit the spot! This place is a treasure! read more

Absolutely love coming to the spot every time I visit the city. The vegan soft serve is elite and must get. They have a variety of sandwiches and pastries available. They also have a grocery section with some really unique items you can't get at most grocery stores. They also have a vegan clothes store attached where you can go shopping and the clearance section is phenomenal. read more

Man oh man, what a gem! Every city needs an orchard grocer. The provisions are thoughtful, priced well, and unique enough you gotta go there to get em. Service was friendly and staff helpful with any questions. I spent quite a bit of time scanning the shelves reading the boxes and labels. Seriously, love the variety! I grabbed a sack of snacks and look forward to returning! read more

For a vegan ice cream, it's really delicious! They were able to make it creamy and right amount of sweetness. I also tried the joy ride sugar free candies which weren't bad just everything was pricey. It's a cute store and glad they have different alternatives for vegans! read more

Orchard Grocer - Soft serve twist cashew vanilla & chocolate - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Love the menu here, but it seems recently portion sizes have gotten much smaller and prices have raised :( A sandwhich is not really a full meal here, and for $18 i reallyyy wish it was. Good vegan food, wish it was more affordable read more

Small in size but impactful on the vegan belly and pantry. A great option for those who can't make it further to a larger grocery store for vegan specialty items. A somewhat remarkable selection of cheeses. I had the rocko sandwich today and it was without a doubt perfectly delicious, the tempeh was cooked well. I saw people noshing on the soft serve outside but regrettably didnt partake. The outdoor dining is still there so I got to enjoy the old Orchard street vibe at the same time as my sandwich. Epic vegan vibes! read more

Orchard Grocer - The Rocko Sandwich - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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My first stop after arriving back in NYC for breakfast was here at Orchard Grocer, a vegan grocery store in Chinatown with a robust deli menu. Their menu is filled with traditional and bagel sandwiches - all clearly marked with ingredients and mode of carb. You order with the staff at the front and wait for them to call your order. I went with the Edith ($12), their take on the NY classic bagel & lox, and also ordered a side of their Mac N Cheese ($7). The bagel was massive - I had forgotten how thick these were in NY, but it was very much reminiscent of lox with the marinated carrot. The mac was also good and a hearty side. Everything was great but very heavy, so don't feel like you need to finish it all in one go. Since you're inside a grocery store, there isn't much space to sit and eat. They do have a small counter by the door that fits 2-3 people where you can eat and people watch. read more

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Orchard Grocer is a small vegan deli. the shelves are stocked with a limited variety of vegan-friendly grocery / pantry items. there's a small counter and menu-above where you can order vegan sandos + some sweet eats and vegan soft serve. i've had the sandwiches like the grilled cheese in prior years and those have been good and satisfying (4-star quality). finally, tried the vegan soft serve a few weeks ago and had high hopes...but the soft serve missed the mark in terms of overall quality and flavor. ordered a vanilla soft serve but it barely tasted like vanilla but tasted more like cashews bc that's one of the ingredients in the soft serve, itself. there was not a hint of vanilla flavor, at all, just the cashew flavor. nothing against cashews--they are fine and all but they don't like vanilla. the other issue with the soft serve was that it was more like an icee / slurpee consistency than soft serve smooth. there were small frozen ice chips throughout and tasted less like ice cream...and more like ice cream blended with ice. not terrible, but not very pleasant to eat either. kept thinking maybe it's just the top of my soft serve cup, but i spooned through the soft serve and it was small ice chipped throughout. maybe they should allow you to sample the soft serve beforehand. maybe they should allow you to sample the soft serve beforehand? hopefully this was an off-day for the soft serve...but the soft serve was 2 stars at best. i rounded up the review to 3 stars--to give this place the benefit of doubt. the service was curt, at best. read more

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Service is great. The food was delicious, I ordered the Bowery sandwich on an everything bagel and I would definitely order it again. My husband ordered the Edith sandwich and he really enjoyed it. read more

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New favorite vegan spot. Remind me of a classic NYC bodega, but catered to a vegan audience. The store is stocked with amazing vegan goodies and the deli makes amazing sandwiched and salads. The staff here are very friendly, but they do take a while to get your order ready especially when it's rush hour. I recommend ordering online and picking up your order to avoid a wait. I've tried several of their sandwiches and salads, they're always filled with food and so flavorful. Also don't miss out on trying their soft serve, so good especially on a hot day. Their stuff is definitely on the pricier end, but imo worth it since you can't find anything like it. read more

Orchard Grocer - The Orchard Cobb Salad - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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Small but mighty vegan grocery and deli. Absolute cornucopia of fresh baked goods and luscious made to order sandwiches as well as shelf stable, refrigerated, and frozen items. Also, soft serve! Right next door to the famous MooShoes store, so what more could you ask for? read more

My favorite place to get delicious and creative vegan sandwiches. Our clinic often orders delivery from here on Sundays and my go to's are either the special of the day or the chicken nuggets. Everything from here travels extremely well and are created with high quality ingredients. The nuggets are super crispy and come with a variety of dipping sauces, my favorite is the bbq. The most recent special I had was a hot agave popcorn chicken sandwich which was absolutely amazing with its sweet and savory contrast. Overall fantastic spot and I can't wait to visit in person one day! read more

Orchard Grocer - Sunday special 2/5 - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down one of the best vegan breakfast sammies I've tasted. I order The Miles and my husband order The Bowery. Both were delicious z the flavors melded so well together and it was the perfect level of spicy with the spicy mayo. The croissant was buttery and flakey and simply so delicious. The grocery store itself is nice and has quite a bit of variety! read more

Orchard Grocer - - The Miles Sandwich - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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The Bagel was not tasty and had a small hair in it. but the soft serve is worth going back for. and the house chocolate chip cookie is decent. read more

Delicious & reasonable food. The staff is friendly and flexible, and food comes without delay. They nail the atmosphere, cook well and excel overall. All the dishes I've tried have been hits. You'll appreciate having chosen this place. read more

Great great great! Enjoyed a lot. Has snacks and sandwiches. Great great great great. I like it! Good great and awesome read more

Orchard Grocer - The Georgina with pickle and lettuce. Very good - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Service is quick and straightforward. Servers always welcoming and friendly. I come all the way downtown to get this soft serve which is the BEST VEGAN SOFT SERVE by far I've tried around. They have the vanilla flavor often and a seasonal flavor. You can ask it swirl if you like. Can't never go run with this Ice cream. There's available sitting indoors and outdoors for anyone's preferences. The ambience indoor is mellow and nice background music always playing. Definitely give it a try!!! read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

This place is GREAT. I would go out of my way to order a SEC here daily if I lived here. The grocer section had so many different vegan friendly items which made me happy to see. There is some seating but be prepared to walk and eat your food. read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Every time I could come back the food is just as great as the first time. Even my omnivore mother loved her vegan Caesar salad and I adored my v pastrami on rye with sauerkraut and v. cheese. read more

Orchard Grocer - The Marlowe - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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Orchard Grocer is a LES vegan staple where you can browse all the newest and innovative vegan products on the market while you wait for the deli to make you a delicious sandwich. BECs, Cubans, Reubens, Bagels and more...OG has a tasty variety of classic sandwiches that you are sure to love. YES, $12-16 for a sandwich may seem hefty, but they are a good size. My favorites are as follows: The Edith (Lox on a Bagel): I am surprised at how they turned carrots into a flavorful and tender "lox." Does it taste just like salmon? No-which isn't a bad thing given salmon's aftertaste. This is a must-try. The Marlowe (Reuben): So delicious-the "pastrami" itself is super flavorful and definitely salty (in a good way). And the rye bread just completes it. The Francis (Cuban): How can you go wrong? Savory with a hint of sweet...this sandwich is a winner. They also have a variety of sides and a daily soup-if they have the Butternut Squash soup when you're there, get it! read more

Vibes are a bit weird here & the person behind the counter was annoying. I was ready to dislike my vegan lox bagel (I'm not vegan) but it was delicious. I only came in because they have gluten-free bagels, but the carrot lox bagel is surprisingly good. Idk what they're doing to the carrots. Would def come back! read more

There was absolutely NO signage or warning that the ice cream had cashew in it. But when I see vanilla milkshake, usually I am thinking of a MILKSHAKE not a CASHEW SHAKE! Once my throat started closing up, I ran in to ask what was in it and the man said "uh cashews" I proceeded to freak out and the man shrugged his shoulders and apathetically said "feel better?" Now I have a massive ambulance bill and hospital bill that I'm stuck with. And DON'T say it was clearly a vegan place it shares a building with a place called MOO SHOES! MOO AS IN COW. AS IN DAIRY MILK!!! Get some sin-age up and let people know there is a commonly severe allergy in your shit!!! read more

Stopped by and tried the Marlow sandwich which was spot on flavor wise to a pastrami sandwich but the downside was the bread was very soggy around the outside which left the texture to be less than enjoyable. Perhaps if they wrapped the sandwich differently or shook the sauerkraut before putting it on the sandwich there would be less moisture on the bread so it kept the crunch that was held more as you got to the very center of the sandwich. For the Romey the tofu was delicious and the texture was great but the ranch was a bit too much on the sandwich. If they added less it would allow for other flavors to come through better including the Buffalo. Definitely need to grab some napkins if you eat here because these are messy! There are three tables outside and on table inside. Not ideal for groups but could easily grab food and go. The sandwiches are pricey but do have the potential to be really good! read more

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Love their soft serve! A great option if you're craving soft serve. I'm not even dairy free and still prefer this. The ice cream is def a bit pricey but on par with other ice cream chain prices. I just wish they offered more flavors but what they have is good read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Finally visited in person and had a great experience. Ordered The Francis again (they changed the bread but it was still excellent) and The Monty. Peppermint vanilla soft serve was also amazing! read more

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100% vegan grocery and deli. Large selection of deli items and large selection of vegan groceries. Small little place. Has a bar inside that fits 2 and a seating area outside. My wife had I got the Monty and the Edith. Seitan mortadella olives and bell peppers and carrot lox créame cheese bagel. Both were really good! Can't wait to try something else again! read more

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If you're a vegan - or a tofu/beyond meat lover like me - you must come here. Seriously. They have a rotation of daily specials that I tried from, and while it didn't taste like meat it was awesome. There's also vegan soft serve ice cream and cookies. I tried the seasonal pistachio caramel milkshake and it is AMAZING. The caramel actually tastes like caramel, too. Wizardry. read more

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Orchard Grocer is an amazing spot for vegan food, both groceries and prepared foods. Their sandwich menu includes vegan takes on lots of classics, like the BEC, reuben, Cubano, and bagels with lox and cream cheese. They also have a daily special that they announce on Instagram, and they always look incredible. From the sandwiches I've tried, my favorite is probably the Bowery with turmeric tofu egg, tempeh bacon, and provolone. I don't know how they get their tofu to mimic an egg like that, but it really works. The Marlowe (reuben) is also tasty. They also have catering options, and since we were having Christmas at home this year, we picked up their pineapple glazed seitan roast, cashew mac and cheese, brussels sprouts, cremini mushroom gravy, and stuffing. The order came well-packaged with clear instructions for how to prepare everything. We were really happy with Christmas dinner, and our only regret is that we forgot to add their latkes on to our order. Ordering from them online during COVID is really simple, and the food is often ready in about 15 minutes for pickup from their sidewalk window. Just note that their block is closed to vehicle traffic as part of the Open Streets program. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

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This little hole in the wall has lots of great vegan grocery items to purchase. they also have a small menu of sandwiches made with vegan cheeses and vegan meats. I ordered the Monty it was good but I have had better and more interesting sandwiches that were vegan. Maybe I picked one that was too boring. The vanilla soft serve was worth the trip so delicious and such a treat. well I don't live in the city I can see where this would be a great resource for amazing grocery vegan items their selection is very large they also have a fridge and freezer case with lots of unique vegan items. The staff here is super nice. And they are right next to a vegan shop that sells shoes. Like lots of places in New York they don't really have a great place for you to sit down they do have some seating outside but it was a little overcrowded and not overly clean. It comes with the territory of New York but it doesn't make for as nice of an experience. read more

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Some of the best vegan ice cream I've ever had. They don't have a huge flavor selection, they only have vanilla and lavender. We got a vanilla and lavender twist and it was six dollars which I think is fair for vegan ice cream. It is so creamy and the flavor is amazing. A lot of times vegan ice cream leaves a weird aftertaste but this does not at all. read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Man, did I want to love this place. I've been following them since they opened and looked longingly at their sandwiches. Today was finally the day to get a few to try! I went around 11:40 and ordered immediately: the daily special (beyond meat, egg cheese on a croissant) and the Cuban sandwich. They seemed really backed up, and I waited over 30+ minutes which was a bit unpleasant but the woman at the window ended up throwing in a couple cookies to compensate, which I definitely appreciated. So back to the sandwiches. The first couple bites of the daily special (3/5) was pretty good, the croissant was fresh but then it just tasted overwhelmingly like beyond meat patty. The Cuban (3.5) had great bread and the pickles were good, but the "meat" was just bland. I even got the spicy mayo and the whole thing lacked depth of flavor. *sigh* I was so excited, but maybe my bar was just too high. I will say I didn't get the soft serve and it did look fantastic, so maybe I'll have a future update on that. read more

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Yummy sandwiches and salads, sometimes a little too much! Lots of tempting options, egg and cheese dripping off a croissant, or the yummy cold cut sammy both big winners! Service is quick and consistent. Recommend highly. Whenever I pass by this spot am happy to see all the yummy products from nice folx. Great job. read more

Love the Edith, a bagel with vegan cream cheese and with carrot lox. Great selection of vegan pantry items. Staff is nice too.

My husband and I made a list of places to try while in New York. We went to over a dozen vegan restaurants, even Michelin star, but by far the best thing my husband said he had on our trip was the egg sandwich here. Lol! I was surprised that the tofu made such an amazing egg substitute! Thanks to the employee in the colorful clothes/vest and colorful hair for the recommendation, and for his patience and help with us while we were shopping with our two babies in the market. Also the cutest all vegan shoe store is next door! read more

Orchard Grocer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York