January 10, 2018
Four of the 11 Hottest Fast-Casual Restaurants in NYC are in NoMad
You can go to Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, the Village, or Midtown, but why bother when NoMad offers some of the best options for fast-casual restaurants in NYC. From healthy and wholesome dishes to indulgent treats, fast-casual NYC dining shines in NoMad. NoMadders know that one of the great perks of living and/or working here is the range of food experiences we can look forward to at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and others are noticing too.
In an article to welcome the new year, Zagat named Made Nice, &Pizza, Cava, and Inday as among the city’s best 11 fast-casual restaurants in NYC. As Zagat points out: “Each of these quick-stop shops deal in delicious, unique dishes and draw on about any cuisine on the map. And to boot, many of these speedy newcomers stock their menus with healthy, wholesome and sustainable ingredients.” Yes, we can enjoy great food and not even feel guilty, so try one of these soon. Check out these standout spots for NoMad eats:
Made Nice
8 West 28th Street
www.madenicenyc.com
Monday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Closed Sundays
This beloved gem from the team behind Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad Hotel is a go-to for fast-casual NYC dining. Here they focus on salads and plates made of healthy, fresh, high-end ingredients. Try the confit pork shoulder, quinoa tabbouleh, or the roasted chicken with fries. There are a few wines on tap. Don’t miss the incredible honey soft serve dessert. It is an indulgent blend of milk ice cream, honey brittle, oat shortbread, and buckwheat honey.
Inday
1133 Broadway (on 26th Street)
indaynyc.com
917.521.5012
Monday – Sunday: 11am – 9pm
This counter-serve Indian offers build-your-own rice, grain and veggie bowls with savory ingredients like chutney, chickpea curry, and succulent BBQ chicken. Food is antibiotic-free, local, organic and 100% gluten-free. A must try here is the Curry Flower bowl, with cauliflower “rice” and curry chicken or tofu.
Cava
325 Park Avenue South (at 24th Street)
https://order.cava.com
Build your own Mediterranean nosh — salads, grain bowls and pita wraps assembled to order and stuffed with everything from heart-healthy black lentils and super greens to braised lamb and fiery jalapeno-spiked feta cheese. This spot consistently ranks as one of the best casual restaurants in NYC, thanks to its fresh, flavorful, and customizable dishes.
&Pizza
15 West 28th Street
https://andpizza.com
646.968.4634
Sunday through Thursday: 11am – 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 12am
If the number of oblong pizza boxes traveling along the streets of NoMad is any indication, &Pizza is giving its customers what they want. And that’s just it. Customers can completely customize their pizzas from dough to sauce and farm-fresh toppings. All ingredients are organic and locally sourced, and there are gluten-free and vegan options. &Pizza also offers curiously flavored housemade sodas, such as burdock and anise root beer, mango, and passion fruit and Cereal Milk cream soda.
Why NoMad Eats Are a Must-Try
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the fast-casual restaurants in NYC found in NoMad set a new standard for quality, flavor, and convenience. These spots exemplify why NoMad is a top destination for the best casual restaurants in NYC. Next time you’re in the area, skip the trip to Midtown or Brooklyn and dive into the incredible dining experiences right here in NoMad.