Healthy Restaurants in Brooklyn

Updated weekly · Last refresh: June 8, 2026

Whether you're cutting, bulking, or just eating cleaner, Brooklyn has the spots. We've gathered 6 healthy, high-protein restaurants with full macro data here — covering vegan options, hot bar, vegan, gluten free, and mediterranean — so hitting your protein target while dining out is simple.

Standouts include Whole Foods Market Hot Bar, Life Alive Organic Cafe, CAVA, Just Salad, Sweetgreen, and Sweetgreen (Williamsburg). Most lean on grilled and roasted proteins, build-your-own bowls, and fresh sides, so it's easy to hit your numbers without a calorie blowout.

For the best protein-to-calorie ratio, the fast-casual bowl and grill spots are your friends: load up on grilled chicken, steak, falafel, or fish, and go easy on pita, cheese, and creamy dressings. Whole Foods Market Hot Bar is a dependable high-protein pick in Brooklyn; double the protein when you need 40g+ in a single meal.

At CAVA, start with a grain or salad base, add a double scoop of grilled chicken or braised lamb, and load up on hummus, lentils, and vegetables; skipping the pita and going light on dressing keeps it lean and high-protein. At Sweetgreen, build a warm bowl with blackened chicken or steak over greens and a grain, and take a lighter dressing on the side.

The playbook is the same across Brooklyn: choose grilled or roasted over fried, prioritize lean protein and vegetables, double the protein when you need 40g or more in one meal, and skip sugary drinks and calorie-dense sauces. Every restaurant below breaks down verified protein, calories, carbs, and fat, so you can plan your order with confidence and track your macros accurately while eating out in Brooklyn.

Editor's Top Protein Pick

Whole Foods Market Hot Bar is a strong high-protein choice in Brooklyn — build a bowl or plate around grilled chicken, steak, or fish and keep the calorie-dense extras light.

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