Friendly staff, tasty varied food, lots of salad and veggies. Oneof the healthiest choices in the West Village.
Jack Clayton
Really good! Fresh healthy awesome.
Ajay Sharma
After being a regular at Ready to Eat for a decade, it pains me to write this review. My recent experience has significantly altered my perception of this place, which was once a neighborhood gem.During a recent visit, I accidentally cut in line, an honest mistake that I quickly acknowledged and reversed. However, the reaction from a young male staff member likely from an asian background was unexpectedly severe and prolonged. His approach felt less like customer service and more like a personal reprimand, leaving me so unsettled that I chose not to complete my purchase.This experience was disheartening enough to make me decide not to return until there's a visible change in how customers are treated. I believe in giving feedback for improvement, and I hope this reaches the management. I'm open to revisiting my decision if I see positive changes, including an acknowledgment of this issue.In summary, I won't be returning to Ready to Eat until this matter is addressed. A single encounter has, unfortunately, overshadowed years of positive experiences.
Richard Cruz
Food is extremely tasty and like the name says, ready to eat. They have a wide variety of selections so you can't go wrong.
Susan F.
This is such a great little take-out place. I had to stop to write a review to counter the several negative ones, which to me are really surprising. I live nearby and come here frequently because you can always get something healthy to take home. I typically order a split side, ie, two smaller portions of salads or vegetables for the price of one, but really this is a generous portion of each and enough to make a meal (price: ~$9.00). There are always many options to choose from, and they change; it's not always the same thing. And I order the fish often, especially the salmon, and the vegetarian wrap sandwich for lunch. I've been coming here for years and find the staff to be friendly and helpful.
Fabs
great meal, good price
Nora kraft
Such delicious food for good value! I just started working in this neighborhood and needed a replacement for my usual Whole Foods hot bar lunch - this is so much better and similar prices. ❤️ Staff is so friendly too.
Jaimie Klotz
Randomly dropped in for lunch and everything was amazing and the staff was super helpful!
Helen N.
They have had a "Grade Pending" rating from the health department for many weeks now--and the sign mysteriously disappears from their window most days. The hot food is bland and salty, and not always hot. I bought a sandwich there recently--a pre-made sandwich that I pulled from the cold case and the counter woman simply stuck in a bag for me. Well, when I didn't tip for this overpriced item, the woman suddenly went silent and cold. No "thank you," no nothing. Guess we'll be taking our money to Blackstone down the street.
P S.
The place is excellent. Food choices are very good and are made fresh daily. I was quite surprised to find this type place in West Village I will definitely be back regularly. Only comment is that prices are not posted. You need to ask prices $
Ready to Eat in the west village on Hudson Street by w10th Street, has very healthy cooked dishes of vegetables and grains and meats, and like good restaurants, sources many of their fresh produce from local farms from CSAs or the local farmer's markets, which tend to be low or no-spray and fresh. There are no preservatives and no additives, unlike many grocery stores.The steamed vegetable dish with broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms was very fresh, and the eggplant dish had a very flavorful sauce, and I could conveniently carry the dishes home in my own stainless steel restaurant containers to avoid wasteful packaging.
Ruby J.
Absolutely ridiculous place. $30 for one protein and one side salad - the prices are completely unacceptable. Asked for it heated and it was still cold. Service was rude.
Janine Durham
Am currently suffering from food poisoning from a kale salad. I noticed it wasn't refrigerated when I ordered it from the counter and should have known better. The dept of health needs to shut this place down. All the food is just sitting out.
Daniel Chalk
Love this place. Not cheap but very high quality.
Dara J.
The guy works there is very helpful and patient. This is my first time try this type of food. Salmon fillet is great and tastes not fishy at all. The season is right to the point. Not busy when I visited. One concern I had is the food seems exposed to the air. Hope it's clean tho. I spent about $25 for a healthy meal.
Friendly staff, tasty varied food, lots of salad and veggies. Oneof the healthiest choices in the West Village.
Really good! Fresh healthy awesome.
After being a regular at Ready to Eat for a decade, it pains me to write this review. My recent experience has significantly altered my perception of this place, which was once a neighborhood gem.During a recent visit, I accidentally cut in line, an honest mistake that I quickly acknowledged and reversed. However, the reaction from a young male staff member likely from an asian background was unexpectedly severe and prolonged. His approach felt less like customer service and more like a personal reprimand, leaving me so unsettled that I chose not to complete my purchase.This experience was disheartening enough to make me decide not to return until there's a visible change in how customers are treated. I believe in giving feedback for improvement, and I hope this reaches the management. I'm open to revisiting my decision if I see positive changes, including an acknowledgment of this issue.In summary, I won't be returning to Ready to Eat until this matter is addressed. A single encounter has, unfortunately, overshadowed years of positive experiences.
Food is extremely tasty and like the name says, ready to eat. They have a wide variety of selections so you can't go wrong.
This is such a great little take-out place. I had to stop to write a review to counter the several negative ones, which to me are really surprising. I live nearby and come here frequently because you can always get something healthy to take home. I typically order a split side, ie, two smaller portions of salads or vegetables for the price of one, but really this is a generous portion of each and enough to make a meal (price: ~$9.00). There are always many options to choose from, and they change; it's not always the same thing. And I order the fish often, especially the salmon, and the vegetarian wrap sandwich for lunch. I've been coming here for years and find the staff to be friendly and helpful.
great meal, good price
Such delicious food for good value! I just started working in this neighborhood and needed a replacement for my usual Whole Foods hot bar lunch - this is so much better and similar prices. ❤️ Staff is so friendly too.
Randomly dropped in for lunch and everything was amazing and the staff was super helpful!
They have had a "Grade Pending" rating from the health department for many weeks now--and the sign mysteriously disappears from their window most days. The hot food is bland and salty, and not always hot. I bought a sandwich there recently--a pre-made sandwich that I pulled from the cold case and the counter woman simply stuck in a bag for me. Well, when I didn't tip for this overpriced item, the woman suddenly went silent and cold. No "thank you," no nothing. Guess we'll be taking our money to Blackstone down the street.
The place is excellent. Food choices are very good and are made fresh daily. I was quite surprised to find this type place in West Village I will definitely be back regularly. Only comment is that prices are not posted. You need to ask prices $
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Ready to Eat in the west village on Hudson Street by w10th Street, has very healthy cooked dishes of vegetables and grains and meats, and like good restaurants, sources many of their fresh produce from local farms from CSAs or the local farmer's markets, which tend to be low or no-spray and fresh. There are no preservatives and no additives, unlike many grocery stores.The steamed vegetable dish with broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms was very fresh, and the eggplant dish had a very flavorful sauce, and I could conveniently carry the dishes home in my own stainless steel restaurant containers to avoid wasteful packaging.
Absolutely ridiculous place. $30 for one protein and one side salad - the prices are completely unacceptable. Asked for it heated and it was still cold. Service was rude.
Am currently suffering from food poisoning from a kale salad. I noticed it wasn't refrigerated when I ordered it from the counter and should have known better. The dept of health needs to shut this place down. All the food is just sitting out.
Love this place. Not cheap but very high quality.
The guy works there is very helpful and patient. This is my first time try this type of food. Salmon fillet is great and tastes not fishy at all. The season is right to the point. Not busy when I visited. One concern I had is the food seems exposed to the air. Hope it's clean tho. I spent about $25 for a healthy meal.