Pure Grit BBQ serves up delicious plant-based bbq and comfort food. The menu features bbq smoked mains like our number one selling Impossible Cut, jackfruit, tofu and Daring chicken along with classic sides like potato salad, coleslaw and baked bean. Hankering for a sandwich, grab our impossible queso burger with hand cut fries or fried Daring chicken and waffles. If you are looking for healthy we have a smoked veggie salad and bowl. Snacks include fried tofu bites, nachos, loaded fries and mac+cheese. For dessert we have cookies, banana pudding and fried waffles. Everything is 100% gluten-free. To quench your thirst enjoy in a Tractor organic beverage, coke, diet coke, beer or hard cider. Come on in and pull up a chair!
Based on 128 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
36 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (646) 449-8214
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Hours
| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday |
12–8 PM |
| Monday |
11:30 AM–8 PM |
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Alon Grinshpoon
This place is a wonderful vegan BBQ ♨️ joint! Got to try Pure Grit BBQ at their pop-up stand at the Blues BBQ Festival at Hudson River Park! ️ Their Impossible Brisket and Waffles were absolutely delicious! The coleslaw and Broccoli salad were great too! Staff was friendly and welcoming! I wish I came here earlier and that their prices ️ were lower!
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Rebecca-Eli Long
Great place! I got the jackfruit plate with a few sides. I was impressed with the taste of the food. Especially the beans! I wasn’t anticipating to be blown away by beans but they were seriously excellent. The place isn’t fancy but the food is top-notch. So much better than getting a meal at a vegan burger place. Prices were reasonable, as well.
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C. Gordon
Very pleasant service with a smile. 5 small 2-seater tables, 1 large 6-seater booth and 2 bar stools at a counter. Ordered at the cashier & she brought our food out in about 10min. Everything was hot & fresh. Jackfruit burger topped with fried onions, waffle fries & mixed veggies. The gluten free bun was actually nice & hearty, it didn’t taste grainy or gross like most gluten-free breads.
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Grace Langton
To start off – the interior and staff were so lovely and kind! I also loved that they do a student discount.
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Erin Brown
My friend and I tried Pure Grit for the first time yesterday and we will definitely be back! The owner was there dining with her friends and still went out of her way to make sure we were enjoying everything. It was all delicious but I can’t stop thinking about the banana pudding – must try!
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Davonna Batt (d_moves)
Super friendly (met the owner), delicious food, all vegan!
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Dylan Lomangino
I come to NYC once a month for work and love trying out various vegan/gluten free spots for lunch and LOVED my experience at Pure Grit BBQ. Such a great find with so many exciting vegan/gluten free options, outdoor seating, and super welcoming and friendly staff. I even had a chance to meet the owner who gave me some great recommendations! Definitely a must try if you’re looking for a fun take on Vegan BBQ!
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Acouple Withoutborders
We loved it! Visited here for the first time during a vegan cheese and wine tasting they were hosting. Had to try the food so we ordered the Impossible Smoked Brisket with 2 sides (got mashed with gravy and cole slaw) for $18 and the Daring (our fave) chicken & waffles with the spicy maple syrup for $16. Definitely get the syrup for the extra $1. Every bite of everything was fantastic and was true BBQ. No animals needed to make it amazing! Will definitely return. If you like BBQ this is the spot. Owner and staff also friendly and will answer any questions. We’re not gluten free but they had many options for that.
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nikogo mo
The food was amazing! Delicious, savory I was not disappointed although I dread not getting the milkshake ! Next time I will absolutely indulge, thank you for such a sweet experience!
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Nils Hünerfürst
A real pleasure to eat here. Definitely southern kitchen but also vegan. So you kinda get both worlds and there are really tasty.
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