Stopped in to grab some tortilla soup and Ra and Terry were the sweetest people. Would go back in just to see them both.

I decided to order lunch from here one day per a co-worker's recommendation. I ordered the vegan tempeh sandwich and was not impressed. When I looked at the menu, there were very few vegetarian lunch options and no vegetarian entree options at all, outside the sandwich section (which only had 1 vegetarian sandwich, and one vegetarian soup). I figured that since my (non-vegetarian) coworker liked it, I'd give it a shot. While my sandwich was wrapped nicely, and the presentation was good, the sandwich itself was not. Although the lettuce and tomato looked fresh, the tempeh was crumbly and flavorless. The vegan aoli was bland and contributed nothing to the sandwich. Even the (whole wheat? multigrain?) bread was dry and rough. The sandwich as a whole was bland and unfulfilling. While some of the other options on the menu looked decent, none of them were vegetarian, and the restaurant has a no substitutions policy, which felt overly strict and de-facto exclusionary to me as a vegetarian (also to vegans). I've had better and less expensive food at other equally-as-fancy lunch spots like Pret a Manger. Perhaps the meat-based options are better, but for vegetarians and vegans - there are much better places to eat at in the area. I gave two stars because one star is the lowest rating, but at least the place used fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and wrapped the sandwich nicely. read more

Service is always great. Food is always good. Owner is cheap. needs to fix AC! losing lots of customers!

I felt ripped-off and still hungry. First time purchase at Proper Food. $14 teriyaki chicken & avocado salad. Sounded tasty even though I didn't want a cold salad. Teriyaki chicken would have tasted better if warm. Avocado obviously was a little brown/black cuz it's sliced and fanned-out. Box included orange sesame dressing (should've included salt packet for avo). It was 85% spinach leaves. I counted 4 chunks of chicken, 2 small cut eat of butternut squash, and 1/4 of an avocado. This should be named Salad w/ chicken and avocado. Shop is open for breakfast and sells breakfast items. Which makes it an option to handle overflow from other coffee shops on the same block. read more

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This afternoon, I wanted to try something new for lunch in Lower Manhattan  -  Proper Food at 67 Wall Street was selected as a first time food experience. The basmati rice with saffron  /  lentils looked and tasted surprisingly good especially when eaten with a piece of tuna.  Although this was a "salad,"  this food experience was treated as a seafood entrée.  There was a slight acidic taste with the tuna because of the lemon, which did not detract from its seafood nuances.  Slicing each tomato wedge eaten with basmati rice and tuna gave a sweet delicate taste profile. Unfortunately, the kale bites were dry, brittle, and hard requiring blanching to soften its texture for consumption as a "salad" component.  The kale when eaten with basmati rice, tomato wedge, and tuna was unpleasant to say the least having no taste. Ending on a positive note, the chocolate cookie was soft, moist, and "chocolaty" all the way through.  Be mindful of the sea salt sprinkled on the cookie's top that requires someone with a "special palate."  The sea salt was jarring as an unwelcome surprise after tasting the sweet chocolate morsels. Overall, I have tasted better.  Just a thought, basmati saffron rice with tuna by itself would be fabulous and a better food option! read more

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I was touring the City and came here for the Brown Hard Boiled Eggs I was craving. They were the best! Great tasting eggs. Never had better. If we can get the Wall Street traders to come here and eat a hard boiled egg every day, certainly egg commodity prices would rise precipitously. read more

I stopped by the newly opened New York outpost of San Francisco's Proper Food, hidden away by La Columbe, sweet green, and the other lunch spots catering to the office crowds in the area. Proper Foods seems to be targeting the Pret a Manger market, offering pre-made meals ranging from breakfast burritos, to salads, to cold sandwiches, to entrees that are heated at the location before you take them to go. The location itself is obviously designed to cater to the to-go customers, with little to no room for dining in (skinny, bar-style seating on the left of the store), and all the meals in the refrigeration displays on the right side of the store. I have tried two meals from Proper Foods; the Carne Asada, Rice & Beans bowl, which came highly recommended from the cashier, and the Seared Lemon Pepper Tuna Salad. The cashier offered to heat the Carne Asada bowl before I left, but given that I live just around the corner, I figured my own microwave would suffice (approximately 1 minute on high). The meat was fresh and tender, and the salsa and guacamole added nice fresh touches of flavor to the beans and rice, which served as the component to fill you up. While it's not meant to be the fanciest meal, it certainly tasted great, offered simple home preparation, and was filling for a fairly reasonable price (approx $14). I tried the seared lemon pepper tuna salad on my second visit, as they did not have the Carne Asada bowl at the time of my return trip. I suppose this is a potential pitfall for an establishment that offers fresh entrees made daily from local suppliers. However, it does lead to disappointed customers who might've traveled to the store for a particular meal, as I did, only to be forced to choose another option. Regardless, the tuna was cooked properly, and the lemon accented Basmati rice and lentils provided a filling counter point to the kale salad. The included dressing was tart and flavorful, lifting the cold salad up to another level of flavor. While it was good, Carne Asada bowl is still my favorite. I'll be excited to try their breakfast options, as the breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito both appear to have potential to be yummy breakfast options. Based on what I've seen, Proper Foods could easily become a contender with Pret depending on how it distinguishes itself (the hot entree offerings are a good start). They also offer an app, which I have yet to try, and may speed up the pick up process if the location gets especially busy at lunch. read more

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I am obsessed wit their salmon entrees and they make me eat veggies because they're always perfectly seasoned and delicious. Amazing customer service too! read more

4.5 stars. This review is for delivery from Seamless only. I ordered the Argentinian Steak Plate for dinner, which came with a soup. The Chicken Soup was sold out so I had to get the Butternut Squash soup instead. Delivery was quick and the food was very tasty and healthy! The steak plate comes with grilled vegetables and yucca fries. Unfortunately for me, the Butternut Squash soup caused me to have an allergic reaction. Upon further investigation on their website, I realized the soup contains hazelnuts, which I am severely allergic to. I reached out to the team at Proper Food to let them know of this and they were very quick to apologize and take action to make sure all allergens are clearly stated on Seamless. They also offered to take care of my next meal. Great customer service; I could tell that they take their business very seriously. Besides the initial episode, I have continued to order from Proper Food, including breakfast, which was delicious as well. Although the prices are not cheap, you are paying for the quality of the food and quick delivery. read more

This is a crazy overpriced version of Pret a Manger. Eat here if you want to pay $14.10 for a little quinoa with some chicken and spinach leaves with zero customization. You are paying for the convenience, i.e. all the food they waste from unpurchased meals! I went in at 2:40, way past lunch rush and their shelves were still stocked. So if everything is made fresh daily, where is all this leftover food going? Dumpster? City Harvest? Either way -- it's being paid for by the YOU, the consumer. Hence the outrageous prices. Giving it two stars because food quality and flavor is good. So yeah, it's a very pricey luxury grab and go option. The end. read more

I am modifying this review as the issue was promptly resolved by the restaurant. The original review said: I ordered the quinoa tabouli with chicken, which was pre-packed and ok. I ordered on line. They have a $20 minimum order for deliveries, and then when you check out, they add on a $10 delivery fee! It's hidden in the checkout tally - there is no upfront warning. A representative from Proper Food contacted me directly, informing that the amount of the delivery fee was a mistake. They credited me for the fee and gave me a $10 coupon for my next order. read more

BEST place to grab a quick bite. I always come here to get food for days that I know I'll be busy but still want To eat something nutritious and made from Ingredients I trust! This isn't an ad, the food Is just THAT good read more

great fast casual, super friendly service! (shoutout Ra). i got the chimichurri salmon and the sauce was delicious, my only complaint is that i wanted more of it read more

I ordered the chicken & bacon sandwich. It was chicken slices, bacon, cheese in between two slices of white bread. This is a combination that could never go wrong. It tasted delicious and was filling too. Good choice to go when you are hungry and on a budget. read more

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I am not sure what kind of witchcraft is happening here but their food is absolutely delicious. In the beginning, everyone at my office bemoaned the prices (averaging $15) but now that we've tried different dishes, we're all converts. The seared rare tuna is amazingly fresh and the sauce is so damn tasty. I'm positively addicted to the octopus salad -- there's something about the almonds that makes them crunchy and zesty. I haven't tried the salmon salad but hear it's gobsmackingly good. Their breakfast sandwich is also heated up and great. AND all of their salads and dishes clock in around 400-650 calories! Their gluten free chocolate chip cookie is better than most regular ones. They offer something so different and do it so well. Kudos to this company -- this is how you do a niche market. read more

Ironic name. Pre-packaged food that is one level up from what you'd find in a super market but much more expensive. Feels like they don't consider seasoning food a thing. There are much better options in the area read more

Why so few reviews?? This place knocks my socks off! The epitome of tasty, varied high-quality food for white collar folks. No wonder there's a location on Wall Street. But I would welcome a location in every single NYC neighborhood. I just bought a seared-ahi dish for $14. So, on top of everything, it means that their prices are normal-folks prices, not stockbroker prices. The dish is great and the people in the store are pleasant and efficient. What else could you ask in a takeaway shop? I am astounded at folks complaining of high prices (have they just come to NY from Albania??) or the fact the dishes are cold and not warmed. Get real--many of us think a cold bowl is an excellent meal, not all foods have to be steaming to be good. If you want hot food, you can go to Dig Inn. The prices are the same, but the variety is much less at Dig Inn: I would not have been able to get an ahi bowl. Another person complains it's a few bucks more than items at Pret. Yes, it's true, the average item is $9 - $12 at Pret and $14 here. But for your $9 at Pret, you will get something like a small wrap--very different from a nice, big seafood bowl at Proper. Please, let's support this place--it is exactly the kind of quick foods that thoughtful people who want to eat healthy and have a good variety of choices need! I'm a pescatarian, so I am doubly pleased that they have 3 or 4 seafood items (a lot of the similar places have one or zero). Note: there is no menu board, since all you choices are packaged and priced, sitting in front of you in the fridge. I gather they read more

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I used ritual to pick up. First I still had to wait for a while for the food even though it said it was ready. Second, it was originally a $15 pre tax order applied -$5 discount for first order. It was at 1:30pm. Not even super busy in the store. The food looked bad. Very little pieces of steamed vegetables and a salmon that Taste like it was cooked over and over. I had to go get a coffee afterwards to get that bad salmon taste out of my mouth. Definitely not worth the money. read more

I thought the name of this place was cool. Thought it was proper homemade food? but honestly the food was nothing special, it was just ok. Everything is prepacked and just heated up when you pay for it so I guess it's good for if you're in a super rush to get lunch. read more

Love this place! Super convenient and quick but also high quality, mostly healthy, and super tasty food!

The food at Proper Foods is convenient, healthy, and sustainable. They change their foods seasonally so that you will never get bored of having the same meal. They also make it their mission to donate their excess food daily to homeless shelters around NYC - proving that the organization cares about making a difference. Furthermore, all the staff members are genuinely nice and helpful. They are willing to answer any question and ensure that your food is well-prepared. I would definitely recommend Proper Foods for a quick bite around Wall Street. read more

Kinda "the pits" to be honest... The two stars is for the chia pudding, which is delish. But a soup + small chia pudding parfait = $13? Listen, I'll spend the money if it's worth it, but "grab and go" close-to-liquid lunch should not cost that. Also, the two sales people there looked half dead and acted snippy without cause (e.g., I went to swipe my credit card and dropped it on the counter, so the swipe process took 4 seconds longer than it should have... and there were zero customers behind me). I won't be back. read more

I really like proper. Even though the food is pre-made, it's done in a thoughtful way. Lots of healthy options and everything very fresh. I'm also a big fan of their breakfast stuff! read more

Overpriced and under-served. Just tried it for the first time. Extremely skimpy sandwich for at the cost of more than $10. It was a turkey cranberry with Brie and honestly may have had one slice of turkey on it. Tasted more like a Brie sandwich. I don't expect much from the other selections to be honest. I knew it was overpriced but was in a rush so wanted to give it a shot. Lesson learned. read more

I completely agree with the reviewer below. Feel ripped off, 11$ for a basic turkey sandwich I could make better myself and On top of that the employees are so rude, not even a hi back. Never coming back here read more

The food was great and I loved all the healthy options for on the go. The staff was also super friendly, I'll definitely be coming back!

Great food and the staff is very friendly! Very convenient when in a rush but want a tasty healthy meal!

Proper Food is amazing! I do not typically enjoy grab & go cuisine but I have been repeatedly impressed (!!) and more than satisfied by the portion sizes. The quality of the food is fantastic, as is the presentation. My favorite items are the Salmon Salad and surprisingly, the Octopus which is so delicious and something I would never normally eat anywhere but a sit down restaurant. Proper's PB&J is also a unique spin on a classic. Cannot recommend Proper highly enough. read more

It's so nice to be able to eat healthy and quickly! Proper has all their options premade and fresh. Some items they will warm up for you. The teriyaki salmon was delicious on a cold autumn evening. And the portion was large, I wasn't able to finish it. The next day I had the egg and yam nest and it was unbelievably delicious! In fact I went back to get another at lunch and they were sold out for the day. This will be a regular place to eat when I'm in the FiDi district!! read more