The word magnificent comes to mind when you get a chance to experience Midtown’s spectacular new The Granola Bar.
Already popular in Connecticut and renowned for innovative granola servings, the Madison Avenue flagship embodies The Granola Bar’s (330 Madison Avenue) all-day dining philosophy is the most inviting thing in the Big Apple since the Knicks made our town a love story come true.
Every single thing about this spot is perfection. Food – check. Service – check. Stylish decor – check. Location – check.
Bright stars and applause go to this remarkable restaurant that makes the customer feel as if they have just had one of their best meals in life. Unpretentious and only out to serve delicious food and drink with a smile, The Granola Bar is destined to be a hit for years to come.
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What started in our neighboring state as re-imagined brunch, the menu reflects tasty delights all day long that will have you singing from sunrise to sunset joyous tunes of gratitude for having the opportunity to dine here. Hospitality-first approach to all-day dining is brilliantly orchestrated here. Feel the passion that is put into the creation of heartwarming meal curated beautifully by founders Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily.
Founders Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily (Courtesy The Granola Bar)
Under their guidance is a blissful group of merrymakers including topnotch hosts and servers to cooks who plate dishes with the delicate respect to artistry. Director of Food and Beverage JJ Henao’s set out to prove good food CAN be found in Midtown and won. AAll-day standouts here include Sweet Potato Pancakes, Parmesan Crusted Avocado Grilled Cheese, The Bar Caesar, and Grilled Peach and Ricotta Toast, alongside seasonal specials and the brand’s culinary signature: house-made granola showing up in unexpected places — burrata appetizers, salads, and beyond — proof that the ingredient earns its place well past breakfast.
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It’s hard to pinpoint an editor’s pick since frankly it all will make your mouth water in the 2,500-square-foot space that welcomes you in gentle elegance. It’s sophisticated, but not snobby. It’s like Goldilocks found the perfect porridge and she cannot help herself but to the lick the bowl clean. All the qualities here are divine in execution from start to finish.
“Madison Avenue has incredible energy — people who move with purpose and know what they want,” said Co-Founder/Co-CEO Julie Mountain. “We built The Granola Bar for exactly that: somewhere you can feel the room the second you walk in, where the experience moves as fast as you do, and the food meets you where you are. Hospitality isn’t a production here, it’s just genuine.”
Come for brunch on weekends or a week day lunch and be sure to schedule time for an epic dinner. Highlights include a daily Pasta of the Day and a “shares” menu featuring Challah Pull-Apart Rolls, Truffled Deviled Eggs, Gochujang Shrimp, Steak Frites and Latkes and Maybe Caviar.
The cocktail list leans classic, riffing on familiar formats — Margarita, Old Fashioned, Martini, Spritz — with distinctive twists: a hibiscus-jalapeño margarita, a gin Martini variant called “Midtown,” and a tequila-or-vodka espresso martini. The range suits a menu built to move from daytime into evening.
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And not to be outdone, just around the corner to main entry of the restaurant is the very special treat of the newly launched Granola Bar Takeaway (22 E. 43rd Street). Bringing the brand’s signature hospitality to a fast-casual, grab-and-go format—The Granola Bar delivers elevated, accessible food in spaces designed by operators who are, first and foremost, the customer. The brand also offers a line of CPG products, including house-made granola and granola bars, extending the experience beyond the restaurant.
Make this your perfect day in New York City with a quintessential meal at The Granola Bar.
