Forty Carrots
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Forty Carrots is a practical Midtown choice for a casual daytime pause, not a destination restaurant. Use it when convenience, low pressure, and easy timing matter more than chef-driven cooking, awards, or a formal dinner plan.
About Forty Carrots
Forty Carrots in New York City is a casual option with straightforward hours: it is open 11 AM–7 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–6 PM on Sunday, with a casual dress code. Those details give you the core boundaries for a simple visit.
Plan around the basics rather than assuming a particular cuisine, menu format, service style, price point, or special-occasion setup. The safest read is practical: use the hours and casual dress code to decide whether it fits your day in New York City. If your plans depend on anything more specific than timing and attire, check directly with the venue rather than taking it for granted.
Choose it for a casual New York City stop
Forty Carrots is easiest to understand through its casual dress code and daily daytime-to-early-evening hours. That combination makes the venue a straightforward stop rather than a destination defined by ceremony, formality, or an elaborate set of expectations. Choose it for convenience and casual ease rather than for awards, a named chef, a tasting-menu format, a drinks program, or a specific menu identity.
The practical read: come with modest expectations and check any menu, reservation, accessibility, group, or service details directly with the venue before making plans. The schedule makes it easier to understand when Forty Carrots is available. The hours can help you decide whether it works within a broader day, while the casual dress code can help you avoid overthinking what to wear.
Where it sits in the New York City decision set
Against other New York City dining choices, Forty Carrots is a casual option with a simple planning profile. If you are comparing it with Hutong New York, Le Veau d'Or, Scalinatella, Amali, or Jabä, make the decision based on your own current needs and confirm each venue's details directly before booking or visiting.
For a returning guest, the move is to rely on the basics and avoid over-planning around finer details. For visitors building a full dining itinerary, Forty Carrots can be considered alongside other New York City options, but any specific menu, price, reservation, or group-planning expectations should be checked with the venue. This is especially important if the visit needs to satisfy a particular occasion, schedule constraint, or group preference.
Quick reference: Forty Carrots is in New York City; dress code is casual; hours are 11 AM–7 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–6 PM Sunday.
Planning details
- Location
- 1000 3rd Ave 7th floor, New York, NY 10022
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bloomingdales.com/stores/ny/newyork/forty-carrots_1-fc.html
- Phone
- +1 212 705 3085
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Forty Carrots reads like a classic department-store café: bright, functional and refreshingly unpretentious. Located on the seventh floor of Bloomingdale’s flagship, the room leans into utility rather than theatrical design, which gives it a stable, familiar character. Regulars and shoppers converge here out of habit more than hype; the place is honest about its role in a New Yorker’s day. The tone is relaxed and workmanlike rather than styled or trendy, and that straight-ahead quality is central to its charm—an everyday ritual more than a destination dining experience.
Best For
This is a spot built around errands and habit—ideal for quick stops after shopping, casual meetups and solo visits. The café-like format and light menu make it natural for a midday break or a simple outing rather than a formal night out. Regulars treat it as a fixed point in their routine, so it suits anyone seeking a comfortable, familiar pause in the day: shoppers, commuters passing through the neighborhood and locals who value consistency over culinary spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Order the frozen yogurt—it's the anchor of the menu and the reason many guests come; the write-up explicitly calls it the 'structurally central' item and notes that regulars often know their order before sitting down. The menu otherwise reads light and café-style, so expect simple, reliable plates rather than elaborate tasting courses; signature items like the Turkey Sandwich and Chopped Salad fit that description. Treat the meal as a practical, comforting stop rather than a destination tasting experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and vibrant atmosphere with playful carrot decor, ideal for shoppers seeking a quick, lively lunch.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Frozen Yogurt
- Turkey Sandwich
- Chopped Salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1000 3rd Ave 7th floor, New York, NY 10022
Planning details
Location
1000 3rd Ave 7th floor, New York, NY 10022 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hutong New York, Northern Chinese, Northern Chinese
- Le Veau d'Or, Classic French, Classic French
- Amali, Notable alternative
- Scalinatella, Italian, Italian
- Jabä, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Forty Carrots compares in New York City
Forty Carrots is the easiest choice when the meal is secondary to the day's plan. For a more intentional dinner, Hutong New York is the stronger pick if the group wants Northern Chinese cooking and a livelier room, while Le Veau d'Or is better for classic French formality.
If Italian is the brief, Scalinatella is the clearer restaurant-first choice. Amali and Jabä make more sense when the group wants a fuller meal rather than a quick Midtown stop. Choose Forty Carrots for ease and daytime utility; choose the peers when ambiance, cuisine focus, and occasion value matter more.
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Compare Forty Carrots
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Carrots | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Hutong New York | New York City | Northern Chinese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #135Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Le Veau d'Or | New York City | Classic French | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #62026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #122026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1432025 James Beard Awards · #12025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #102025 James Beard Award SemifinalistsWine Enthusiast Best Wine Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America |
| Amali | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Scalinatella | New York City | Italian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3842024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5352023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Jabä | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Forty Carrots?
Use the hours as a planning baseline: Forty Carrots is open 11 AM–7 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–6 PM on Sunday. Check directly with the venue for current reservation or visit requirements.
Can Forty Carrots accommodate groups?
For group accommodations, seating capacity, or private-event options, contact Forty Carrots directly before you go.
What are alternatives to Forty Carrots in New York City?
Other New York City options to consider include Hutong New York, Le Veau d'Or, Amali, Scalinatella, and Jabä. Confirm current hours, menus, and booking details directly with any venue before making plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Forty Carrots?
Hours are 11 AM–7 PM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM–6 PM on Sunday. Plan around those hours and check directly with the venue for current menu availability.
Is Forty Carrots good for a special occasion?
Dress code is casual. For an occasion, contact Forty Carrots directly to make sure it fits your plans.
