Spoon
Categories: American (Traditional), Caterers [Edit]
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron17 W 20th St
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10011 (646) 230-7000
- Nearest Transit:
23rd St-Broadway (R, W)
23rd St-6th Ave (F, V)
23rd Street (PATH)
13 Reviews for Spoon
Cute spot near my office.
I wouldn't travel far for it, b/c its a little pricey for the portions and you still have to find a place to EAT the food.... but in all the food is tastey and feels healthy. And its nice to mix it up from places like Mangia, where all the food tastes the same.
Spoon's REAL business is catering... so if I was catering something nice in the area, I would def. look into it.
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On average, I get my lunch here at least 3 times a week. They send out a daily email that tells you what the sandos and soups are for the day, as well as what the special tasty snacks are and the hot entre, which is what I usually get. Anyway they prepare a light white fish is fantastic. Always tasty and interesting. Also, there chicken salad is divine.
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A tasty lunch spot for pre-made sandwiches and soup...though come on guys how about a bit more variety in the soup section? How many people are really ordering that curry lentil thing? Their sandwich menu just completely changed, but I always dug the chicken sandwich and the proscuitto.
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Excellent take-away spot for lunch, or just sit on the bench in front of the store. I ordered the tuna sandwich, which was mixed with red onions, capers, dill and mayonnaise on a wholegrain. I thought the ingredients all seem high quality here and very healthy, light with the mayo. Most sandwiches range $7 - $9 tuna, grilled steak, veggies, etc and most importantly there's desserts - muffins, scones, croissant, chocolate croissant, almond chocolate croissant and almond brioche all are priced right ranging from $1.25- $2.75.
Spoon may seem pricey to some but their service is great, and they "proudly and exclusively serve fair trade coffee", which in my heart is important. Small business supporting other small business globally - big props to Spoon.
RANTS & RAVES:
What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade ensures that farms receive fair prices for their goods ( i.e coffee in this case) and farming families benefit from education, healthcare, and housing. Fair trade goods was grown using sustainable methods including bird friendly, shade grown, and organic farming techniques protecting the environment.
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Now spooning is *great*, definitely my favorite past-time.... wait... this isn't my blog...
Spoon is a little gem in the Flatiron/Chelsea area. Literally, small: no seating. But also small gem in the sense that it's the kind of thing you're happy you walked by randomly one day and decided to try. Everything always looks so incredibly appetizing, I want to take it all home with me and try it out (yeah, but that wouldn't help this growing midsection, now would it?). Anyways, reasonably priced, interesting soups and sandwiches, delicious little pastries. Just writing about it brings back warm memories. Enjoy!
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Stop by this cozy little nook to pick up breakfast on the way to work. Haven't been here for lunch yet. Wish it was open on the weekends...
:-(
My staple menu items are...
-Coffee
-Oatmeal with fresh berries.
-Peach muffins
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i get lunch here almost every day. and almost every day, i love it.
they have the occasional "weird soup" (lemony spinach???) but you'll find jems like artichoke soup, (oh my god yes please), broccoli soup (serious yum), tomato tortollini (mmm). and this is all for under $5, plus you get bread (and butter, if you ask for it). their entrees are a bit pricey but very good if you feel like spending $10 on just a little portion of very yummy food.
friendly staff! they'll let you try stuff and they start to know your order once you've been going for a while.
their breakfast items are very excellent and they have very legitimate coffee.
all in all, a great take-away lunch! go spoon!
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Excellent take-away spot for lunches. I usually stick to the soup. For five bucks I get a good sized container - about a pint or so - plus a choice of a whole wheat roll or mini-baguette. There's always two or three to choose from, and the menu is quite varied. I rarely see the same item within a three week span.
The ingredients all seem to be very high quality here. The sandwiches are tasty & filling, though I've only tried a couple. $7 - $9 range for tuna, grilled steak, veggies, etc. There's also whole meals (grilled fish, chicken, etc.) that come with a couple sides, for about $8 - $10. Never tried those, though I should consider it. There's frilly little desserts - mini-cakes & pastries - they look tasty but again, I've never tried them.
I have to say, though the food is top notch, is it too much to ask for some semblance of recognition from the staff after going there at least two times a week for close to a year? They're very efficient, but not exactly the friendliest bunch.
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"Spoon me up Scotty!"
World class pastries, excellent coffee, quik service.
I've not tried the sandwiches, they seem over priced for a pre-made sandwich. However Sandwiches go for half price after 4:30
Salads also seem small for the price so I don't know how good they are. Their soups are usually out of this world
Get a coffee card, buy 10 get one free.
Some of the pastries will make you cry out "Thank you Lord, I'm in Heaven right now", no it's just Spoon doing the right thing.
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You like Spooning?
then spoon is a great place
small cozy storefront
feels like a country store
Filled with jams
I enjoyed White Tuscan Bean Soup w/Collard Greens
and had to get the brownie
warm comfort food
soups, snacks, and sweets
great place to pick up snacks throught the day
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I grab lunch here most days of the week. It's the perfect antidote to fast food. I usually get a dessert whether I need it or not. Thanks, Spoon, for making me a fatass.
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having just tried the lemon couscous this place is really friendly, adorable and yummy for lunch and a perfect walk from the office. would have liked to sit on the bench outside the store longer but didnt quite enjoy the view of the VIP lounge- a strip club I think.. also wish the place had some more seating.. but one day I'll have to try the watermelon sorbet!
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Spoon is right near my office, so it's my go-to for take-out. Good coffee and sandwiches. I usually get the procuitto baguette. Salads are filling and brownies are amazing. Try the melted chocolate cake tort thing.. I can't remember what it's called, but it comes in an individual tin. In the middle it's gooey chocolate that is so rich, it took me two days to finish it. Decadent.
The only minus is that it seems a little expensive, but whatever. It's good. Very friendly and cozy.
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