Health Food, Gluten Free Choices, and Honest Transparency on the Upper East Side
If you are looking for real health food on the Upper East Side, you will notice that most places make bold claims but fall short when it comes to transparency. At goodsugar we try to do things differently. Our menu is designed with integrity, our team is open about what we serve, and our customers, judging from the glowing online reviews—appreciate that honesty.
Let’s be clear about allergens and sensitivities because those details matter. Our kitchen uses peanuts, almonds, and other nuts in some of our food. Certain items, like oatmeal and burrito wraps, do contain gluten. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please tell us so we can help you choose the safest options. Transparency is part of our definition of health food.
For those seeking gluten free meals on the Upper East Side, you will be happy to know that nearly everything else on our menu is gluten free. We do not position gluten as inherently unhealthy, but we know that for many people it causes discomfort, just as strawberries or tomatoes can for others. Respecting your digestion is part of respecting your health, which is why we provide clear gluten free labeling. Online reviews often mention how easy it is to find gluten free options at goodsugar compared to other so called health food restaurants.
Our juices deserve their own spotlight. They are nut free, cold pressed, and unpasteurized. We do not use high pressure pasteurization, which is often marketed as a health step but strips out vitality. We keep things fresh, raw, and organic. Reviews online often praise our juices for being the freshest on the Upper East Side, bottled in glass instead of plastic, with flavors that stand apart from the average juice bar.
We are also proud to be 100 percent plant based and Kosher certified through the International Kosher Council. Combine that with our commitment to organic produce, no refined sugar, no processed ingredients, and sustainable packaging, and you begin to understand why people call us one of the best spots for health food in New York City.
Are we perfect. No. Everything in our store is made by good hearted people who care deeply, but we are human. Mistakes happen, but we learn, we adapt, and we keep raising the standard. Our community has been patient with us, and the positive reviews we see online show us that people value our mission.
And because life is not only about food labels and nutritional science, we end with a poem about peanuts, cranky people, and compassion. Humor is healthy too.