Salads & Light Plates

Salads and light plates offer a refreshing alternative to heavier meals that leave you ready for an afternoon nap. With the right balance of protein and carbs or carb alternatives, they can provide just as much nutrition as a hearty lunch plate. At White Noise Coffee, we craft each plate to be vibrant, balanced and satisfying so you leave feeling nourished and energized. Every ingredient from crisp seasonal greens to roasted vegetables and nutrient-packed grains, creates plates that are as colorful as they are flavorful.

Salads & Light Plates

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Why Are Salads and Light Plates the Perfect Healthy Lunch in Brooklyn?

Salads and light plates offer a refreshing alternative to heavier meals that leave you ready for an afternoon nap. With the right balance of protein and carbs or carb alternatives, they can provide just as much nutrition as a hearty lunch plate. At White Noise Coffee, we craft each plate to be vibrant, balanced and satisfying so you leave feeling nourished and energized. Every ingredient from crisp seasonal greens to roasted vegetables and nutrient-packed grains, creates plates that are as colorful as they are flavorful. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch in Midtown Manhattan or a leisurely bite in Downtown Brooklyn, our menu ensures there’s something for everyone. For example, a healthy lunch in Brooklyn or Manhattan might consist of:

What Are Some Vegan-Friendly Salad Options at Vegetarian Lunch Spots?

You can never go wrong with a classic garden salad. Start with a base of leafy greens like romaine, spinach or arugula. Add crunchy vegetables such as cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes and shredded carrots. Brighten it up with tomatoes, red onions and fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Dress it with olive oil, balsamic vinegar or a lemon-tahini dressing to keep it completely vegan. Top off your lunch with one of our famous vegan brownies or any of our other vegan and gluten-free desserts. Choosing salads and light plates for your lunch comes with benefits that go beyond taste. You get a meal that’s good for you, helps you feel good about yourself and is:

  • Nutrient-rich.Greens, veggies and fruits provide essential vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Fiber-packed.Beans, lentils and grains aid digestion and keep you full.
  • Weight-friendly.Low-calorie food can still be satisfying.
  • Energy boosting.Protein, healthy fats and complex carbs keep you alert.
  • Heart and gut healthy.Fats and fiber support cardiovascular and digestive wellness.

Why Is the Kale Caesar Salad in NYC a Must-Try?

The kale Caesar salad in NYC at White Noise Coffee is earning accolades galore because it combines the rich, savory flavors of a traditional Caesar with the added health benefits of kale. Unlike the traditional Caesar salad that uses romaine lettuce, our kale Caesar salad in NYC features tender, massaged kale leaves as the base. The kale is tossed with a creamy house-made dressing, crunchy croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. Top it with proteins such as grilled chicken, roasted vegetables or avocado for extra flavor and nutrition. Every bite gives you a balance of textures that make it a standout option for a healthy lunch in Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan. Our kale Caesar salad includes tempting, charismatic characteristics such as being:

  • Crisp and nutrient-packed
  • Creamy with just the right amount of spice
  • Energizing and light
  • Vibrant and beautiful
  • The perfect light lunch with a cup of our famous locally roasted coffee

What Are the Best Vegetarian Lunch Spots in New York City?

The best vegetarian lunch spots give you choices. At both our White Noise Coffee locations, for example, we’ve got healthy vegan and gluten-free options the best kale Caesar salad in NYC, authentic spicy Korean pasta and rice-laden bowlshearty lunch plates and equally impressive breakfast and brunch menus. Salads and light plates have their place, of course. But sometimes you just want to treat yourself with a small indulgence. And our bakery and dessert items won’t fail you. In fact, they’re worth every bit of guilt you may have to endure when you try something to die for like our:

  • Guava and cheese croissant. Yes, you can find the healthy in the hint of protein this sweet carries in its flaky and fruity fashion.
  • Chocolate chip cookies. Not too much light here; just some childhood innocence revisited.
  • Coffee cake. Have your cake and eat it too with coffee cake and a cappuccino.
  • Tiramisu cups. Tell yourself this light, creamy delight is good for your soul.
  • Biscotti. Act adult by ordering it, then let the kid out as you dunk one in a double-shot mocha.
A healthy lunch in Brooklyn or Manhattan never has to be boring when you eat at White Noise Coffee. We’ve already established ourselves as a premiere coffee roasteryContact us today to find out what’s on special and how we can make your mid-day meal more memorable.

Manhattan Coffee Shop
829 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(646) 596-0022
Brooklyn Coffee Shop
57 Smith St.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(646) 596-0022
Updated on by Vanesa Kim of Whitenoise Coffee
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