Fast-casual chain of vegan cafes founded 2015 in New York City as By Chloe and re-branded in 2021 as Beatnic under new ownership. Serves quick meals and bakery treats. Menu offers burgers, hotdogs, subs, fries, salads, grain bowls, mac n' cheese, and brunch foods. Beverage selection include lemonade, tea, and fresh juices. This one est. 2017. No cash taken. Formerly known as By Chloe. Reported closed March 2024.
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1 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, New York, USA, 10020
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 19 Mar 2024 by apaige7
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Added by HappyCow on 29 Oct 2017
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186 Reviews
First Review by The London Vegan
Pursnick
Points +296
Tasty! - Edit
Grabbed a chicky Caesar wrap and was a bit nervous because they make the chick’n out of jackfruit which is pretty hit or miss for me. But this one was a hit. Flavorful wrap. Would come again, good prices as well.
Read morePros: Flavor , Price
Cons: People playing shows on cell phones loudly
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vegotanuki
Points +1484
Does the job - Edit
Food was exactly as expected and tasty enough, if a little overpriced. There was a giant cockroach just vibing in the restaurant tho 💀
Read moreINTJ_mara
Did you feed the cockroach? 👀
Read morevegotanuki
He didn’t like chicken dippers :((
Read moreINTJ_mara
😭😂😂
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AnnFromIllinois
Points +839
Great fast food - Edit
When you’re starving and vegan, Beatnic is just the place. Plenty of choices and it’s even possible to be healthy. But nah, go for the junk food, lol.
Read morePros: Fast, Good food
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croffi
Points +571
Affordable, delicious vegan food in a great location in NYC - Edit
I ordered the chicken jackfruit tenders, sweet potato fries, and a BYO salad to share. All were good! The chickpeas on the salad weren’t my favorite, along with the chipotle aioli, but that’s just my taste buds. Reasonably priced considering its located right by Rockefeller Center.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-07
Pros: Wide range of options , Reasonable prices , Great location
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Cabbagedealer
Points +907
Good fast food - Edit
Good place to get a quick vegan lunch if you are in Rockefeller Center.
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admiralhoratio
Points +30
Fast casual vegan food - Edit
The burgers and salads are great. I’d prefer a menu with fewer “fake meat” options as I steer clear of those, but there’s enough to work with
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MagnusGreve
Points +1952
Delicious - Edit
Very good food. Nice staff and nice atmosphere. Great vegan items! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty, Convenient, Good atmosphere
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Malehincapie
Points +337
One of my fav - Edit
A whole vegan menu? Heck yeah!! This restaurant has an amazing menu. We ordered so many things and they all were delish. I would definitely come back next time I visit NYC.
Read moreThe ladies working in here were so helpful and kind. #Veganuary
Pros: Full vegan menu, Affordable , Cleanliness
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phytophile
Points +1387
Comfort food on 48th not 49th - Edit
This is just vegan comfort food. It’s not extraordinary but it’s good. Glad it’s black bean patties and not impossible or beyond. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan comfort food, Mac&cheeze was pretty good, Not expensive
Cons: Not phenomenal , Buns are not as good as they could be.
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zahour
Points +448
Good fast food - Edit
Great place to grab a quick vegan meal if you’re in Rockefeller center. The happy cow map brings you to the wrong address. It’s a block below the mapped address. Just google it.😄
Read morePros: Quick service , Very friendly staff, Affordable
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1435
Clean Eating Here IS Possible! - Edit
One is able to build their own salad, leaving out any oil-laden, fried (i.e., "crispy") faux meats, etc. I opted for a kale base topped with: quinoa, cucumber, sliced almonds, chick peas and black beans - no dressing - and a black, unsweetened ice tea. Perfect! 😋
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-24
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LuisMadriz
Points +50
De los mejores veganos de NYC - Edit
Un sitio indispensable para todos los veganos, vegetarianos y vegan friendly que vayan o vivan en Nueva York. El precio es equivalente a lo que costaría un fast food, con la diferencia de la calidad y el sabor. En una semana acabé comiendo 3 veces, y en cuanto vuelva a New York, volveré seguro.
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andyjng
Points +5935
Great Lunch Spot in Manhattan - Edit
Beatnic is another solid and affordable vegan restaurant here in the heart of Manhattan.
Read moreI loved the bright, open space inside the restaurant. With NY's pricy real estate, I was pleasantly surprised that it was so roomy with AC blasting during the summer. It was a definite reprieve from all the hustle and bustle right outside.
Orders are placed at the kiosk near the entrance or at the front with one of the workers. I ordered their Crispy Chicky Bowl, which was their take on an Asian chicken salad with mandarins and a sweet dressing. I enjoyed the chickn strips and all the fresh veggies that came with my meal. My friends ordered a Poke Bowl where they used marinated tomato as the tuna. Flavors were on point but the portions were on the smaller side compared to my salad.
I would definitely come back here for a future meal especially if I am busy shopping or exploring the area.
Pros: Easy to order at the kiosks, Lots of seating
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AthLife
Points +300
Solid healthy fast food - Edit
My favorite is the Mac and cheese and the chili. Man that chili is good.
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ConsciousEntrepreneur
Points +212
WHEN FLAVOR, EXPERIENCE & QUALITY DOES NOT MATCH - Edit
In a nutshell: If you are a Vegan that loves yourself enough, do not support fast food chains with no quality control & no respect for clients.
Read moreTHE BAD
I've ordered from Beatnic online before but I've stopped doing it because in my two nearest locations (Fashion District and Rockefeller Center) there is always something off with the order... from soggy sweet potato fries, cold and "hot" food packaged together, to outright cold food that should be hot - no excuses for cold food in this century. Although you're saving (a bit) ordering from the Beatnic app than using Yelp, they use the same delivery people 8/10 is underwhelming.
THE WORST
I selected a delivery window, for later, and not only the driver showed outside the delivery window. I had to call him, he couldn't find the apt buzzer when everyone else sees it. After I buzzed him in, he didn't say a word, he just LEFT THE FOOD ON THE FLOOR!!! and left before I could say something he was already gone. I wish it would have been the first and only time having this done to me, which is not acceptable and both Beatnic and Yelp need to stop using Grubhub to do their deliveries. As far as the cold food, when you reheat it in the micro it loses its texture so the grilled cheese with broccoli got soggy and on top of that they're giving you the not-edible chunks of the broccoli, instead of the rosette and that cheap move deserves a negative 5 for the prices that they charge. With tips, an average order it's between $36-$62 Which is fine if the food's quality, flavors, and service to match. The best were the desserts, not that the chili wasn't bad but it didn't taste as fresh besides, the chips lost their texture when reheated. For Vegans out there that need their comfort food fix, support other plant-based menu businesses that will be more appreciative of your business.
Pros: Accessible Vegan fast food, Good portions, Nice burger patties
Cons: Cold food, Bad customer service, Delivery not reliable
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Barb:)
Points +262
Good food - Edit
This fast food place offers a variety of vegan dishes. The Nashville wrap was freshly prepared, had great flavors and was a perfect meal for a day of exploring NYC. I enjoyed the chicken substitute that is made from jackfruit and has a great texture. However, the cookies and cream brownie I had as dessert was way too sweet.
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sophiee24
Points +1058
Good spot - Edit
We had a Poke Bowl, a salad and one Burger. The Burger and the Bowl were okay, the salad tasted very good.
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Mrmarshall591
Points +72
Right Place, Right Time - Edit
My brother and I both enjoyed Beatnic this weekend. I particularly loved the Chicky Deluxe although it was a HARD decision as almost everything sounded amazing. I also loved how they had air fried french fries. Their ketchup was actually made of beats and it was so good!
Read moreWe had not known what or where we would be eating- but when we were at The Nintendo Store I opened up my google maps and apparently I had saved this place at some point so it showed up as being a 1 minute walk away!! Neither of us are vegan but we do love vegan eats. Oh, and it was early afternoon on a Saturday in the summer and there was plenty of seating/ no line at the counter.
Pros: Menu selection, Seating , Cool atmosphere
Cons: One bathroom stall
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orienteeer
Points +45
stop in to beatnic! - Edit
we had the classic burger and falafel smash wrap. both were made fresh and delivered to our table. pleasant service and reasonable prices. might be hard to find, but well worth the search. wish they had beer and wine, tho. 4 thumbs up!
Read morePros: food , service , price
Cons: no alcohol , could be hard to locate , not near my house
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MarianneBe
Points +129
Nice bowls - Edit
I tried the mac'n'cheese and one of the bowls. Both were delicious.
Read moreCons: Only disposable dishes
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swilsona
Points +183
Nashville Chick’n wrap 3.5 - Edit
Had the Nashville Chick’n wrap. It was decent. Would have been better if cheese was shredded not just a clump of sliced cheese. Would have liked to try other items but was in a rush.
Read morePros: All vegan
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stewstewstew
Points +89
Love - Edit
I only tried one thing to be fair but I really liked it. I don’t eat a lot of jackfruit chicken but I really enjoyed theirs. Also I felt like the prices were very fair for where the restaurant is and the portions.
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Farouha
Points +52
Delicious - Edit
Loved the food! We tried so many items being a family of five and loved them. My kids enjoyed the vegan chicken bites and I made my own salad bowl. The falafel wraps were fab. It’s self order and service but is great value when compared to the rest of NY. My only regret was that we didn’t go back a second time while being in the city.
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EmilyHeins
Points +407
Okay salad, Best V Chikn - Edit
Got the Crispy Chicky salad. It was pretty good all around but I didn’t love the dressing. Their jackfruit chicken is simply amazing though. I recommend getting extra because they only add a a few small pieces.
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stephaniefroebel
Points +1102
Hit and a bit of a miss - Edit
First, the service staff are amazing. Super friendly and attentive to each customer.
Read moreIn terms of the food, we got the Chicky deluxe sandwich (burger ish). There was lots of jackfruit chicky which was yummzah. A bit too much sauce which made a mess in the container. Flavor packed though.
We also got the peanut crunch salad which is a disappointment. There were 5 small pieces of tofu and everything else was pretty much just kale. For $15, I’m still hungry and that ,to me, is unacceptable. The flavor was alright but more dressing could help. Definitely needed more substance for sure though.
NYC is simply too expensive for what one gets imo
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-14
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adalea
Points +1156
Delectable - Edit
I like their mac and cheese even though it doesn’t taste like mac and cheese and I like their buffalo cauliflower and salads and it’s just a super cool place
Read morePros: All vegan
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celeriee
Points +733
Many options! - Edit
The whole place is vegan, the burger wasn't that expensive (but the mac and cheese was). The only reason why I didn't give 5 ⭐️ is because the burger could've been a bit hotter.
Read morePros: Customizable , Good location , Good options
Cons: Food isn't that hot
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