By Chloe
“I had the regular burger and extra aioli and beet ketchup, both were amazing.”
“This time I wanted to try their quinoa taco salad because I've heard great things about it, and I wanted to try their cookie because I love cookies and I had been eyeing it the other times I went.”
“I do not like veggie burgers at all so I was surprised that I liked the guac burger so much.”
By Chloe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I'm not vegan, but this place had a nice enough brand and reviews that I decided I had to try it. I had the Guac Burger, which I thought for my first ever non-meat burger, was actually quite tasty. By the time I got to the end of the burger though, i realized I wasn't a fan of the mushy texture (bean + sweet potato patty) and was craving the savory flavor of real meat.
Probably wouldn't come back, but glad I gave it a try. I'm no expert in vegan food, but I imagine if you're vegan, this is definitely five star stuff!
Finally had a chance to stop by here on a Saturday afternoon. The tables are basically first come first serve. They had a glitch with their computer system when I was waiting on line. It seems they were struggling to come up with a back up plan when their computers broke and they ended up passing around free samples. Finally they decided to take orders by hand and separate two lines for cash and credit card.
The food here is so good.
-Kale Caesar salad – slightly over dressed for my liking but the dressing is DELICIOUS. The croutons were crunchy and the shitake "bacon" was very good. The portions are also huge.
-Mac and cheese – This was also very good. Tasted just like mac and cheese.
-Quinoa hash brown -This is definitely the winner for me! I would definitely try this as a healthy alternative to regular hash browns.
-My friend had the quinoa taco salad and she enjoyed that as well.
I've always wanted to try By Chloe and when I heard they opened a new location by my job, I was super excited! Unfortunately, this place did not meet my expectations hence the 3 stars.
I came by around 1:30 PM on a Friday and the line was almost out the door. When you first walk in, you can grab a nice colorful menu to your right. The line moved fairly quick (10-15 mins) but the waiting time was around 20-25 minutes. I got their famous Quinoa Taco Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and a Pup-Cake for my doggie at home.
Quinoa Taco Salad – consists of spicy seitan chorizo, black beans, sweet corn, avocado, tomato, tortilla strips, crema and agave-lime vinaigrette. The portion was pretty good for $10.95! The salad tasted good and fresh but I have to complain it was a bit too sweet for me (probably the agave)!
Sweet Potato Fries – I was really looking forward to this but a bit disappointed. My fries were not crunchy AT ALL – it was very chewy and hard to eat. To make matters worst, when I got to the bottom, the fries were mostly SOGGY. I am extremely disappointed about this. Although I have to say… these fries taste okay with their chipotle aioli sauce.
Pup-Cake – EXTREMELY disappointed in the size. Before I ordered, I imagined it to be like the ones from Sprinkles but I was so wrong. They advertised this as "house-made organic whole oat K9 CUPCAKES." They were the size of a MUNCHKIN AND THEY WERE $1.95 EACH. And they do not look CLOSE to a cupcake at all. The only reason why I got it was because I want my dog to try it.
I also have to complain about the ordering & waiting system here. It is terribly organized. You wait on line (to your right) to order then you have to wait even longer to get your order (left side of the line). Even though they take down your number to "text" you when your order is ready… I never got a text.. they just call people's name when it's ready… whole process is just extremely messy.
The only thing I will compliment on is the attitudes of the employees here. They all seem very patient and helpful. Not too sure if I will return though.
Felt like this is the better version of by Chole west village location – less crowded, more options, and a bit more convenient to commute here. By Chole was the type of vegan restaurants that I always turn to when craving veggie dishes, it was simple yet trendy.
Unfortunately I arrived a bit too early, so was not able to try their quinoa toco salad that I was longing, which was only served during lunch times. Settled myself with the avocado toast – only a small piece yet very fulfilling, considering the huge avocado smashed and bell pepper/tomato pieces on top.
Pretty spacious and lots of seats if you arrive early, but for some reason it was too dim inside. I would not resist dining in, but prefer to grab-n-go.
So much hype and so much disappointment. I've been dying to try by Chloe as its right down the street from me and I love eating vegan when I can.
For folks that are strict vegans I'm sure by Chloe is a godsend. Entrees and other food items are creative but is this place healthy?? IMHO… Junk food with the vegan moniker.
The queuing system is a calamity. I waited in line for about 10 mins and then another 15 for my food. I didn't mind the wait but there is zero organization at this place so while you are waiting for your food you are just mushed up against everyone else.
I ordered the Thai salad, gluten free and dressing on the side. Also got the chocolate chip cookie which looked so pretty. When I got my salad, they said gluten free. Upon inspection, I said "where's my dressing in the side?" Said salad had wontons chips which thank goodness I looked because they gave me the wrong salad.
All would have been forgiven had the food been good. The tempeh in the salad was drenched with some sweet cloying sauce that I had to pile in the corner of my salad bowl not to be eaten. Ok. Maybe a recovery w the cookie? Nope. Tasted like cardboard and went straight into the garbage. $16 for meh food with not great service. My inclination was to give this joint one star but I do love what they are trying to do and if the line wasn't so long I would come by to buy the whole young coconuts at $5 (?) a pop. I guess if you are vegan it's a fine choice. And probably the junkier food items like the air fries or the Mac and cheese would have been a tastier choice. If one wants to delude themselves that just because it's vegan, it's healthy. Don't. But if you want vegan fast food Chloe is one of the trendy options in the hood. I'd rather go to sweet green to get something healthy.
JVA AI Non-Salad Options – 5/5
AI Accommodation – 5/5
The classic burger was hella good….and hella messy! But enjoyed every bite. Also, the ketchup is made of beets and no tomatoes! Yay for me, since I can't have tomatoes! Got it gluten free….easy, peasy. Wish every food establishment offered this simple swap without compromising flavor.
Will I return soon? Hella yes!
Please open a location in Harlem above 125th St. There are NO vegan, gluten-free, or healthy delicious options in the area.
Best mac and cheese topped with crispy shiitake "bacon". And I'm so suprised the "cheese" tastes just like the real thing but made out of cashew. This dish can fool anyone…
I also tried the greek salad for my entree and it was so delicious. The salad was so colorful and packed with tons of nutritious veggies. I can honestly say…I've been craving this salad ever since I tried it. I also tried the purple rain smoothie and it was made of blueberries and other nourishing fruits. All the dishes look bright and colorful. I love how I can pig out here and not feel guilty about anything I ate. I have yet to try their vegan icecream (they have plenty of options). Also, you can bring your pets here for a vegan treat!
Great vegan food! Much less crowded than the Bleecker St location – shorter lines and more seating – which is a definite plus. We stopped by for breakfast on a Saturday morning and had no trouble getting a table.
This location also has a few additions to the menu. The Sunrise breakfast burrito was great.
The raspberry coffee cake and Mom's cinnamon roll were also highlights of our meal. If you're going for lunch, I highly recommend Chloe's taco salad!