Farmer J
Customize a wholesome lunch in Midtown with scratch-made trays of charred mains, grains, and fresh sides.
- Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 21:00
- $$
- 31 West 52nd Street
- 4.3 (46 reviews)
Description
Built around the concept of the customizable "Fieldtray," this spot serves up scratch-cooked meals designed to fuel a busy workday. The menu allows you to build a bowl starting with bases like brown rice, adding vegan-friendly sides, and topping it with charred mains like harissa or amba chicken finished with tahini sauce. It has quickly earned a reputation as a reliable, healthy lunch option, complete with a seamless online pre-ordering system for quick pickups. While the ingredients are consistently fresh, some diners note that the seasoning can occasionally veer on the salty side, and portions are geared more toward light satisfaction than a heavy feast.