best fast casual dining
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the sosta
Chic spot for quick-serve pastas, salads & other Italian bites plus wine
186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012
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dig inn
Seasonal & locally sourced American food made mostly with vegetables.
275 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
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kati roll company
Meat & veggie stuffed Indian wraps
99 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
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sticky's finger joint
Wide variety of chicken fingers & dipping sauces.
484 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
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sushirrito
The original sushi burrito
12 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10010
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mamouns
Longtime local Middle Eastern chain serving falafel, shawarma, kebabs
119 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
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luke’s lobster
Seafood counter serving Maine-style lobster rolls
5 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010
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little beet
Modern counter serve offering cold-pressed juices plus veggie-focused gluten-free fare
1140 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
pasta flyer
Counter-serve spot for chef-driven pasta bowls with Italian ingredients plus wine.
510 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
photo: Grub Street
fuku
Counter-serve spot from David Chang specializing in fried chicken sandwiches
163 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003
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chikarashi
Sleek, minimalist counter serve offering chirashi bowls
227 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
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&pizza
Modern pizzeria chain serving gourmet pies
15 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
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cava
Greek pitas, bowls & salads
143 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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dos toros
Counter-service Mexican eats
137 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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inday
Modern, counter-serve Indian eatery for seasonal & build-your-own bowls
1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
by chloe
Vegan counter-serve stop with creative fare, juices & baked goods
240 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012
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lenwich
Outpost of a chain specializing in submarine sandwiches.
459 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016
the pokespot
Hawaiian-style poke bowls
120 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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mighty quinn's
Eatery featuring a menu of BBQ classics, plus pomme frites & beer.
103 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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otto's tacos
Casual taqueria serving Mexican fare
141 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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made nice
Upscale salads, meat & veggie combos & roast chicken
8 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001