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Mangia SoHo
Master Critic Review
Mangia SoHo
7.7
Mangia’s SoHo outpost brings the long-running corporate-catering brand’s salad bar, sandwiches, and hot dishes into a Broadway café set up for quick but respectable lunches. Office workers lean on it for build-your-own salads, pizzas, and boardroom-friendly platters that can be eaten on-site or taken back to a meeting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custom Salad Bowl, Roasted Vegetable Panini, Seasonal Soup of the Day
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: Farm-to-table leaning café with salad bar and office-ready catering pedigree.
Who should go: Teams needing efficient, customizable lunches near Broadway offices.
When to visit: Right before noon rush to avoid cafeteria-style lines.
What to order: Custom salad, roasted vegetable panini, daily soup.
Insider tip: Use online ordering for larger team lunches and skip the in-store queue.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking on Broadway is limited; rely on nearby paid garages along Crosby or Mercer.
Dress code: Casual and office-friendly; typical SoHo workwear is standard.
Noise level: Moderate—lively during peak lunch but still workable for short business conversations.
Weekend wait: Not applicable; Mangia focuses on weekday service and daytime traffic.
Weekday lunch: 5–15 minutes during peak noon rush; minimal wait before 11:45am.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Strong—salad bar, vegetable panini, pastas, and sides offer ample choices.
Vegan options: Good—custom salads, grains, and roasted vegetables can be built into full meals.
Gluten-free options: Moderate—salad bar and some proteins work, but sandwiches and pizzas dominate the menu.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Not ideal—it’s a counter-service café designed for speed and office convenience rather than ambiance.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes—no reservations accepted, and seating turns quickly; arriving slightly before peak hours helps secure a table.
Is it kid-friendly? Mostly for older kids—space is tight and geared toward office crowds, but the menu is flexible enough for simple kid-friendly choices.
Best For
Better for: Fast, customizable salads and office catering with predictable quality and efficient pickup workflows.
Skip if: You want ambience-driven dining, table service, or a quieter setting suited for long meetings.