Body and Soul
“Stroll by this stand Monday/Wednesday/Friday and pick up a delicious, convenient, vegan lunch.”
“Body and Soul has been working on keeping their kitchen super clean and just revamped the gluten free recipe for the customers.”
“Prices are about $3 for muffins/ cookies/ brownies, $6 for turnovers/ wraps/ mini loaves.”
Body and Soul
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
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Mixed mushroom and kale turnover for $6, cash only. I was surprised this tasted so good. It was cold so I figured I wouldn't have enjoyed it but it was so flavorful! It was jam packed with the best type of mushrooms and the ratio of kale was perfect. If it was warm, I think it would have been 10x better. I'm so glad I took the risk to try it. He also sells a bunch of vegan baked goods that sounded mouthwatering.
I adore Body and Soul as the people who run it are so nice and the food is so healthy, delicious, and perfect for a variety of diets/allergies like vegan and gluten-free. The guy behind the glass display sang a brief aria of hello as I walked by–how could I not get something? Turnerovers are always good, but this time I bought two dessert items–the the gluten-free apple spice muffin ($3.50), which was moist, soft, and filled with chunks of real apple–wonderful! BUT, I had to jump on the computer to write this 5-star review after I also bought the GLUTEN-FREE APPLE PIE, which for $6 for a medium- (but not gargantuan for a single gal) sized confection, was really reasonable…and all I needed wast to pinch off the crust to know that it was outta-this-world! Even the lady in front of me in the line was telling people to buy the gluten-free apple pie after she tried it, bite in hand, and claimed that it exceeded her standards as "food snob". WOW, when I got to the filling, full of cooked apple slices and cinnamon, but not too sweet, with that amazingly crisp crust, it was just heaven!
I love the turnovers. Although the food seems pricey, the ingredients are high quality and you can taste it. They have all vegan options and some gluten-free.
When a craving hits for chocolate chip cookies on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday, I will always make my way here in Union Square. For $2.75, it's not expensive, but just pricey enough that I wouldn't get it everyday (which is terrific news for my waistline)
They use Earth Balance egg substitute for the cookies, which is a brand I trust to be non-GMO and won't have tons of preservatives. The best part is that the cookies is big enough to satisfy a craving now, and still have half to save for later!
I have also tried their mushroom and kale turnovers which are yummy eaten cold, but even better after a light grilling or heated briefly in the microwave.
I love that the ingredients for everything they sell are listed on a card, and are simple and minimalistic enough that I don't feel bad eating anything on the menu.
Great little stall serving up vegan baked goods, with many gluten free options. They have a variety of both sweet and savory items. They have muffins, brownies, cookies, scones, mini loaves, turnovers and wraps.
I have tried the almond blueberry muffin- wonderful! Sweet corn cookie- average. Savory mushroom kale turnover- delicious even cold and I love that it is made of whole wheat! Earl grey chocolate muffin- a little sweet for me but great earl grey taste and very unique! gluten free brownie- WOW! super dense and fudgy and chocolatey.
Locations- I have seen them at the Washington Heights farmers market on Tuesday afternoons and Union Square farmers market on Saturdays. I believe they are at Union Square more often as well.
Prices are about $3 for muffins/ cookies/ brownies, $6 for turnovers/ wraps/ mini loaves. There is about a $0.5 up-charge for the gluten free items. The muffins and cookies are huge! They also list all the ingredients- nothing to hide!
All in all I love supporting this vegan baking company when I see them at farmers markets around new york. Most of their items are great! definitely want to try the sweet potato cinnamon roll as many have mentioned it is good.
Interesting stand that caught my eye as multiple people were waiting to make a purchase. A glance through their Yelp reviews and I was convinced to give 'em a try.
After going over all the options available, I went with the Zucchini Muffin. It was surprisingly moist, but in terms of taste, I've tasted better bran muffins. I do agree that it's a good guilt-free option in terms of calorie-intake. I didn't feel the slump I usually fall into after eating something heavy.
Guy behind the stand definitely was not that friendly to me. No smiles, just asked me to order and gruffly answered questions I had.
I'm a big fan of Body and Soul. I try to visit their stand at Bowling Green every Thursday.
I have never had anything bad from here. Everything is tasty and fresh. I also like that their goods are vegan. They prove you don't need eggs and/or milk to produce a yummy baked good. If you're looking for something less on the sweet side, go for one of their turnovers. My favorite is the chickpea curry turnover. Everything is also reasonably priced. So yummy.
Their root veggie faranata, yes look it up peops, is crazy delicious. Nicely spiced, it is everything and more than all your eat healthy, what it might be like to be vegan thoughts, i care about food and my body and delicious mouthwatering food all in one easy to eat food item. It is great slightly heated up in the wave. They make their faranata on the thicker cake like side which is the side I wanna be on. The winning side and not sitting out on the sideline. I love that dude, he is a super hard worker since Ive seen him out and the last stand on the snowiest windiest of nyc polar vortex days. Half off ltr in the day makes the goods even better and he will sometimes give you stuff as well. Their faranata makes me drool…unladylike but I dont care cuz its just that ahhhmazing!!