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Food For Thought
154 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
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La
Review №1

I have been a customer of Food for Thought since the Vitamin store was up front and food takeout in back YEARS ago. It is still one of my favorite places to eat. It is as wonderful, healthy and delicious as it was back then but with a much more elaborate menu. I highly recommend if youre looking for healthier meal options like I always am!

An
Review №2

Love this place so much 🥲. My favorite is getting the egg white omelet with peppers, tomato, and avocado! It comes with toast too! It’s such fresh and healthy quality. A little price it but totally worth it especially for the quality. They also have nice açaí bowls and this place is incredible for people with allergies, vegans, or just for trying to be healthy! It’s my go-to favorite spot on 7th street! Love you guys :)!Check us out on Instagram if you liked our review! @the_momentsbetweenus

Ru
Review №3

The food 🥘 was amazing 😻:) Eating the tuna sandwich and protein power balls gave me enough nutrients to energize me throughout the whole day! Delicious 🤤

Ca
Review №4

Excellent food! So healthy, yummy, and fast! A great place for sit-down eats or grab n go. Very sweet and attentive staff that followed very elaborate requests! Wish I had this place in my home town. An excellent small business with even better staff.

Za
Review №5

I ordered takeout from Food for thought around 7pm. Prior to picking up my order I called and said I would be about 5 min late because of traffic and a couple crashes on the highway. I was coming from Queens. The manager was extremely rude and said I can’t hold back my employees, if your not here by 8pm we”re closed don’t bother coming. Personally I don’t think that’s a good way to talk to a customer. I arrived at Food for thought at 8:00 pm on the dot and the doors were already locked and closed. I waved to the employees inside, they saw me and chose to ignore me. Overall I would not recommend, poor customer service and not worth the drive wherever you are coming from.

Ol
Review №6

I love the smoothies here, however if you create a healthy and fit spot you should at least give your customer nutritients information, it would be great to know what Im actually eating. I come here pretty often and anytime the owner (boss? manager?) is here, hes cruelly mean to his employes. I actually started feel bad Im leaving my money for a such rude person...

Ha
Review №7

Food was tasty. Tiny portions. Big price. They can do better.

Be
Review №8

I love this place they have vert good and healthy food, very good services

Da
Review №9

Beware of ordering for delivery. I ordered a Turkey Tango burger but instead i got a turkey salad bowl. There was no bread, an overwhelming amount of lettuce and the guacamole was mushed on the side. So even if the bread was there to barely qualify it as a burger it would of been a mess to eat with your hands. Had to eat a supposed burger like a salad.If you want an actual burger, veggie or regular then go to the burger spot right next to it. Prices are relatively the same and you will get what you pay for.

Ak
Review №10

Best place on this side of heaven. I used to be employed here and now i can stay away as a customer. Love love love all the healthy options. Salads,gourmet food,vegan soup! Vegan snacks,smoothies source of life is my favorite and you cant forget the acai bowls uugggghhhh i love everything that my diet restricts me to here #vegan4life

Ma
Review №11

When I received my order, none of the requests were acknowledged. There was ginger in my juice which I requested for there not to be because Im allergic, there was no feta added to the quinoa bowl, and there was no dressing for the quinoa bowl either. I called immediately after noticing, asking if they could either refund me or correct the mistakes and deliver the missing/wrong items. The woman only said that she could offer me a free drink the next time I came in, and theyd give me one. She wouldnt give me a receipt in writing to say that via email, she just said to go to the location, tell the employee and there would be no questions asked. I am not intending on going back to Food for Thought because I live too far and because of this experience so far, which is why I was especially unsatisfied with the employees response. This was the mistake of whoever fixed my order, and I was left with a drink that I have to now throw away, an incorrect order, and an unpleasant customer service experience.

Ti
Review №12

Food is amazing and smoothies are too, usually a good experience however the manager was completely overwhelmed and flustered today and decided to berate the belittle the staff, raising his voice in front of 5-10 customers in a very demeaning way. Execution reflects leadership, and its lacking here.

Ra
Review №13

While the food is decent the customer service is horrible. I placed an order- I missed a call and when I returned the call five minutes later (legit five minutes) they had already sent out my order minus my husbands meal bc they didn’t have it. Rather than wait five minutes, they decided to send only half the order out. When I asked for them to send a replacement meal they said I would have to pay a delivery and service fee. Although if they had waited five minutes, I would have substituted the order with something they had in stock.Not sending a dessert is one thing. Failing to provide a meal for half the party is wrong. I’m never ordering from here again.

Ni
Review №14

They have expanded with more food and space to eat indoors. What a fabulous place for healthy sandwiches, wraps, veggie burgers.

J
Review №15

If they used cardboard to go containers it would be 5+++ star. This place has come a long way since I used to visit back in the early 90s (maybe it was even the 80s!) They have always had fresh, homemade, healthy, and REAL dishes that cater to vegetarians LONG before anyone had heard about gluten free vegans! Amazing plant based options, excellent homemade soups, meals, and an amazing salad bar and hot bowl bar as well. They offer juices, smoothies, vegan and or gluten free cakes, breads, cookies. The best part about this place is the friendly people working there. I just wish they would stop using the plastic containers for take away.

L
Review №16

Unorganized mess, a bunch of toddlers working in the front. Bring a book, expect to wait an eternity for your food

La
Review №17

Fantastic açaí bowls and their falafel balls are the best I’ve ever had.

ZH
Review №18

Service are toooooooooo good for me I standing there asking for service nobody come nobody help me to get the order by the way the food is not fresh please check ur cooler thank u

Ja
Review №19

One of my favorite places on Earth!!!

Vi
Review №20

The worst food i’ve ever had. absolutely terrible

Sa
Review №21

It was absolutely an amazing experience visiting this place. When it comes to food, i am really picky about what i eat and from where i eat. I would say the food quality, variety, ambience, staff to client relationship was absolutely spot on. Highly recommend this place for a healthy meal costing between $9-$20 great options.

Ab
Review №22

Ive order several times from Food For Thought on uber eats. Very fresh food. This place is for people who enjoy clean eating that actually taste good with flavor. Their customer service is A +.I am a RN at the local hospital in the area. I ordered off uber eats and uber eats cancelled my.. i was busy with a patient and couldnt come out in time (uber customer service sucks.. you cant reach a human being.. but I digress) I called up the store and explained and they remade my order at no charge.I really appreciated the fact that he said I dont mind making the food over because I care more about customer satisfaction A+++But yea the food is good. My boyfriend and I love the healthy options. They even have a health food market setup inside so thats pretty cool.definitely a BUY. lol

Ja
Review №23

I love this place, the stuff is so attentive, and almost every each staff ask me for my need.

Ha
Review №24

Not a happy experience

sh
Review №25

My go-to lunch spot. Food is always so fresh and staff is very friendly and helpful. Make your own salad and quinoa bowls are fantastic. This restaurant makes healthy eating easy and enjoyable. Highly recommend

To
Review №26

Wow, this place has amazing tasting healthy food with lots of options for veggies lovers!!This 5 star is dedicated to the sweet young lady and manager. Ritz Carlton service.

Ro
Review №27

Great food great people!My only gripe is the fact to eat in I get a paper plate & plastic cutlery!!! It really de values the experience! Plus I like to be healthy and look after the environment, why be veggie & organic then use so must disposables! Please change this then I’d recommend you to everyone!

Gi
Review №28

Kelvin was excellent and exceptional. Be sure to see him for great recommendations. He needs #tworaises. The food and service also from Mark was very kind and great conversation. Visit soon and often.

Sa
Review №29

I freaking love this place! I came here for the first and and fell in love. First of all the food its fresh and well prepared. The staff is very helpful and always smiling. It makes me happy coming from school to eat here because they make me feel like at home. I would suggest this place to Anyone. I have the salmon special which just blew my mind. I am so glad I found this place.

Mo
Review №30

This place is amazing. They seriously have the best food and smoothies. Good selection of beverages too. They are a bit pricey but worth it in my opinion!

Ma
Review №31

This place is confusing. I was surprised to find that the ten dollar chicken sandwich I thought I had ordered off the menu board did not include chicken. On the slip of paper they give you to circle your order, I missed where you had to select chicken for an extra 2 dollars. I did not find this out until I was standing at the register with a wrapped salad sandwich. There were no prices on the beverages. Guess you have to be fancy enough to not care to ask. I thought the lunch was pricey. ($14, no protein) They get 2 stars for fresh food, location, appearance, outdoor seating, and recycling. I dont actually like wraps, but when I walked around to the left counter I could see the fresh salads they put into the sandwiches. I would have asked for just some chicken salad, but the menu offerings were limited and ordering process mysterious. I didnt seem to have the option to order bread instead of a wrap.

A
Review №32

One of my favorite spots to eat. convenient location, well kept, and excellent customer service. Very good job!

Na
Review №33

Overall Rating 3.6⭐️Pros: Great Hot Lunch selections. The food was tasteful.The environment was lively, bustling and bright. The services was warm, attentive and professional. If you’re in the area definitely give it a try.Cons: The prices are a little bit expensive for basic healthy lunch in Long Island, but on par with what you expect in Manhattan. I’m a vegan and conscious eater so I know healthy food is usually more expensive. However, quinoa with vegetables and chickpeas and a drink should not have cost $17.

Da
Review №34

Great healthy place to go for lunch. The food is amazing and very fresh. Theres seating inside and outside. It can get a little busy but that shouldnt stop you from going. However it is on the pricey side.

Ch
Review №35

Family vacation, last night in Williamsburg. We couldnt have asked for a better meal to end the trip. Bread rolls to start were great, the rib apps were fall off the bone delicious. Dinner was perfect. No complaints about the service or atmosphere. Thank you.

Ri
Review №36

This is the first review I have ever written. If anyone goes to this place youre a total moron. While the food may be good, the service and the way the owners/managers run the business is a disgrace. I live 2 blocks away and call my orders in on a regular basis to avoid long lines. 2 days in a row they screwed up the order, and another day, although the owner took the order over the phone, when I got there it was as if I never called. This establishment is a joke. If you want to pay $15 for a veggie burger, go ahead. I will not. I lived in NYC for 8 years, and I know good food and Im accustomed to paying high prices...I dont mind. What I am opposed to is being taken advantage of and treated like a moron.The hell with this place.Went there again this morning. Staff ruder than ever. Order wasnt ready 40 minutes after I called it in. The hell with this place. I wish there were another similar place remotely close to Garden City. Terrible service, over priced, and poorly managed.

th
Review №37

I used to love this place but the new owners are not customer friendly at all. I waited on line for a long time while he talked to people in the back and I was standing right in front of him. Very pricey as well. There are better places.

Fr
Review №38

This place was pretty busy last time I went. The line moves fast and the staff are friendly. I had only gone here for an acai bowl, however they have plenty of other foods like look delicious and healthy. There is outoor seating which makes this a great place when the weather is amazing.

Kr
Review №39

In love with the food here !!

C
Review №40

Fresh, healthy food. You can purchase prepared foods or get yours made to order. Many vegetarian and vegan options as well.

Co
Review №41

Fresh food. Quick service. Tasty food. Expensive but I love the salads and healthy bowls. More options than Chipotle.

Ke
Review №42

Its not what it once was. Its too big for the owners to handle now, and its very easy to tell. On top of that, I seem to always get the woman there that will mess up my order 9/10 times. My wife says the same thing about her when she goes, too. I spend my $ elsewhere.

De
Review №43

EXCELLENT! Service with a smile, love ruby shes wonderful. Get the joyful almond buttercup highly reccomend.

An
Review №44

Great smoothies and the staff was super nice! Pleasant experiance.

My
Review №45

Went here twice. 1st time I got something along the lines of a black bean, quinoa burger and it was amazing. 2nd time I got a turkey burger and it was awful. It was beyond dry. I suppose the tip here is, since its health food and leans more towards vegan/vegetarian, just stick to those options.

Vi
Review №46

Food was good.... pretentious workers, layout and process to ordering food needs work.

Ka
Review №47

I love to create my own salad. fresh & healthy. yum ♥

Va
Review №48

The food here is amazing thanks to the staff here. I gave this place 1 star because of the owners! They are the rudest set of owners of a “million” dollar establishment! If you as a customer use the wrong card to pay for your purchase and then pays with the correct card, good luck getting your money back from them! Maybe that’s how they became a million dollar establishment. My job then decided to order back from this restaurant and when I placed my order with them they left my food out and when I called back for it, they included items I ask to be removed for a reason. When customers ask to remove items from the meal it’s because they’re allergic to it! Just be careful with the owners, as they are rude as hell and THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Bo
Review №49

The staff is extremely rude. I had never been in there before so i do not know how the system works. When i give my order, a staff member does not ask for my name with my order and i had no idea i was supposed to give my name with my order because i was never asked. I get to the register and the lady at the register gives me an attitude for not giving my name with my order. Im not sure how that is my fault being that ive never been there before and i was not asked for my name, but i definitely wont be back. The acai bowl was bland and the granola did not add any flavor to it.

El
Review №50

Delicious food! Fresh and consistently good ! Friendly staff who are always smiling and go out of their way to help.

ri
Review №51

At the request of the owner (see response to my original post), and against my own judgement, I gave this sham of a business another shot this morning. Again, they screwed up my order and again I walked out. This time its official. NEVRE EVER AGAIN. The owner offered me my breakfast for free, and I declined. Anyone that supports this business is doing a disservice to all us residents of Garden City. This place has no quality control. I will never go back and I mean it this time.

Ma
Review №52

Food is amazing but the staff is beyond rude! You stand and wait forever to make an order and they literally walk away and leave you hanging

De
Review №53

Great heath food store. The acai bowls are delicious. Staff is very nice and helpful

De
Review №54

Love going to this place when I fly in from the UK. Great smoothies and an exciting collection of healthy foods. Despite the negative comments Ive always had very good service and am there every few weeks.

Je
Review №55

Açaí bowls were a bit dark compared to Sobol, but tasted great! Lots of health food selections.

Ge
Review №56

This place is a joke, most of the staff are rude starting with the owner; what this guy thinks i come here asking for free food? They are overpriced too but what make it worst is the attitude . NEVER AGAIN

L
Review №57

Very friendly staff, very clean and lots of options of tasty food. I love the Joyful Almond Buttercup smoothie!!

KR
Review №58

Food always tastes amazing. Moves pretty quickly. Staff could be nicer.

mc
Review №59

The race is always undercut the place is always dirty the food is overpriced for the quality that it is the staff are disrespectful and rude did not have a pleasant experience do not recommend

Ye
Review №60

HEAVEN ON EARTH FOR VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, AND CARNIVORES LOL TRY THE SUNSHINE QUINOA AND THE 3 CHILI BEAN WITH VEGGIE BROWN RICE. DONT FORGET THE CARROT CAKE!

Fr
Review №61

Recently had a piece of the gluten-free chocolate cake that tastewise was pretty good but I found a chunk of plastic inside of the cake. Priced too high for quality like that.

Lu
Review №62

The food for thought owner has no people skills very disrespectful and not helpful at all. My job of 35 people order from them daily. My co worker who is vegan and also pregnant ordered a salad with no chicken and no cheese. And what was delivered ? A salad WITH cheese and chicken. So we nicely call back and explain and we got nothing but rudeness and attitudes from the employees. So I ask to speak with the manager and the owner gets on the phone and gives nothing but the nastiest attitude and wouldnt let me get a word in. He told me he doesnt need our money AND HE IS SICK OF DEALING WITH US. Mind you when we order daily...our order is well over $100. My job refuses to order from them again. SO DISRESPECTFUL.

Mi
Review №63

Went back to give them a second chance. Im done, it shouldnt take 30 minutes to prepare one item. Everyone else after me got their orders!

Na
Review №64

Very good yummy healthy options to choose from. Expensive but nice staff and quick service.

Ri
Review №65

I cant say one wrong thing about this place, everything is absolutely healthy, fresh, and refreshing.

An
Review №66

Great omelettes, smoothies and juices. Highly recommend.

Ka
Review №67

Foods good but staff is so rude

Je
Review №68

Love their smoothies! Great healthy choices.

Da
Review №69

Great food. Great service.

St
Review №70

Staff is rude and overpriced food.

Pa
Review №71

I come here frequently and the smoothies are delicious. They are a bit expensive though.

La
Review №72

Great place for a healthy mixed shakes

Mi
Review №73

Good healthy options and a lot of premade foods. I will keep visiting.

Ja
Review №74

Will always come until I leave new York. Best healthy place in long island

Sh
Review №75

Staff is very friendly and food is amazing!

Ma
Review №76

Love this place the green machine is awesome

je
Review №77

Try the Sweet potato sweetness

El
Review №78

Good food horrible staff

Ma
Review №79

The food was healthy and delicious

ri
Review №80

Healthy, fresh, and great food

De
Review №81

The prices are quite over the top. Staff is friendly, but its just to expensive.

Sa
Review №82

Food is supbar but customer service is horrendous!!!!

Ni
Review №83

They short changed your order and still charge you for the full order... this happened more than once.Will not be returning

HO
Review №84

Nice

Br
Review №85

Hours arent correct on the door....

Fr
Review №86

Very healthy food!

El
Review №87

I ordered a sweet potato pita pocket sandwich, when I opened it the whole top of the pita was missing. So I got a sandwich that wasn’t a sandwich and had to eat it with a fork. Who ever made it DEFINITELY knew the whole top had ripped off because it’s VERY obvious. For a $13 sandwich they should have replaced the bread, seriously it’s just bread. I also got an $11 protein smoothie, it’s good but not that good for the price. Unfortunately I think this will be the last time I give this expensive business a chance and just make these things at home myself.

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  • Address:154 7th St, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
  • Site:http://foodforthoughtgc.com/
  • Phone:+1 516-747-5811
Categories
  • Health food store
  • Health consultant
  • Health food restaurant
  • Natural goods store
  • Organic restaurant
  • Vitamin & supplements store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8AM–7PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8AM–8PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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