There’s always been a demand for good vegetarian food in the Albany area, but there have also always been few good restaurants in that category to fill that void. Enter Healthy on Lark. This little hole-in-the-wall that’s actually a few steps down from street level on Albany’s coolest street does a very good job of serving great food to the hungry vegetarians of the Capital Region. It does do such a good job, in fact, that now people go out of their way to hit this spot whenever they can, and even come from other parts of the state for it. This is perhaps the best tiny vegetarian restaurant in New York, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re really missing out! Read on to learn more.
Healthy on Lark doesn’t look like much from the outside. In fact, if you don’t know where it is, you might miss it if you blink. It’s really small.
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You’ll realize how small it is even more when you step inside. It’s smaller than even most small apartments in this area.
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There are only a few tables. Healthy on Lark offers dine-in eating, but you’ll have to call and make a reservation to reserve a table.
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Since there are only four tables in this restaurant, it’s no surprise that most of their food is served as take out. However, every dish, no matter where you eat it, is made to order.
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Healthy on Lark offers healthy, tasty, and colorful lunches to people who work and live nearby. This curried chickpea and rice bowl with blue corn chips and mushrooms and peppers on the side is balanced and beautiful.
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This buffaloo cauliflower is another vibrant and tasty option for lunch or dinner.
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If you’re looking for something with incredible flavor, you might like this quinoa and Korean BBQ tofu bowl. It includes bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, too.
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The sandwiches at Healthy on Lark are especially fantastic. This hickory smoked BBQ jackfruit with fresh pineapple slaw on ciabatta will make you drool before you even take a bite.
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The veggie burgers at Healthy on Lark are homemade and are a mix of chickpeas, zucchini, and onion. You can get one with cheese or with vegan Daiya.
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Everything at Healthy on Lark is excellent. In addition to what you see here, its menu also includes soups, salads, burritos, breakfast, and more. If you like your meal here, Healthy on Lark does catering, too.
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Don’t forget to get a beverage. Healthy on Lark offers frozen blended tea drinks, smoothies, and house crafted juices. These drinks are healthy and tasty; you’ll want to try them all.
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You’re going to love Healthy on Lark. There’s nothing else like it in the Albany area or in the surrounding areas, either. It’s no wonder that people come from all over to get food from this place. It might just be the best small vegetarian restaurant in New York!
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Are you headed north from Albany after your meal at Healthy on Lark? If so, then you can next check out this spot, which is considered to be the best vegetarian restaurant in Vermont: This Scrumptious Vegetarian Restaurant In Vermont Is A Restaurant Goer’s Dream
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Address: Healthy On Lark, 274 Lark St, Albany, NY 12201, USA
