The Pump Energy Food

I think that the idea of this place is good, but the execution is a bit off. My meal was healthy, but at the end of the day, it was just a salad. It was not what I was expecting and for $ 13 I could buy a much cheaper salad elsewhere. I got the chicken with a salad base, brussels sprouts, spinach and a tomato/​cucumber salad. What I didn’t realize was that the «sides» that you choose just get piled on to your protein and base, which is perfectly fine… it just ended up being a salad. The spinach was like regular cooked spinach, so it was wet and got put in this «salad»! The bottom underneath the lettuce was all water. The brussels sprouts were roasted, which was nice, but got all droopy because of the wetness of the salad. The chicken was a bit dry. Not really my style.

The idea of PUMP is great… healthy, fast, and yummy food. However, I haven’t found the right mix of food just yet. I’ve been a few times and I have gotten a plate and a wrap there. The wrap was definitely good, I added tofu and spinach and a few other yummy things, but something just seems a little off. I am not sure what it is. But I go back, so they must be doing something right?
I think the chicken or the meat is probably better than the tofu at Pump. I will have to try it out. The veggies they have here though are pretty great and the selection is great. The cost is also relatively good! Good, quick lunch spot. :)

Healthy and tasty. Comfy food for me. It could be too bland for most Americans though.
If you see Qdoba or Chipotle as Americanized Mexican food; then Pump would be a healthy version of Americaned Chinese food.
Even though there’s no obvious flaw of Pump’s business model or target client group. Pump might be too special for Americans to get used to, as Chinese takeouts are mostly greasy.
There’s a mismatch between expectation and reality. This conceptual gap is something that PUMP needs to focus working on if they want to be as successful as other healthy fast food chains.

I don’t know much about health food, but sheesh…
I’ve passed this place several times before and it’s definitely very nice and clean inside. Unfortunately, I arrived too late to dine in.
I got a burrito with what I thought were the most flavorful ingredients — the meatballs, bean chili, loads of veggies, spicy dressing. But it was bland! And ridiculously overpriced. $ 10 for a little bottle of green juice? Give me a break.
Psst…there’s a Goodburger down the street…

I went here with an empty stomach and a heart full of skepticism towards the «healthy version of chipotle» and emerged surprisingly satisfied.
I got a wrap with spicy bison, the yogurt sauce, guacamole, rice and some veggies, and I felt healthy and full for the next 8 hours (no joke), so I guess mission accomplished by the Pump?
For what they’re trying to do, normal food but minus the crap that gives you cancer/​makes you fat, I give them two thumbs up, but honestly it doesn’t taste as good as the calorie-​rich burritos from that mecca we call Chipotle.

Fantastic alternative for someone who is looking for a low glycemic, low-​fat, and high-​protein meal. It is one of the only places I know New York City that watches calories and apportions carbohydrates/​proteins/​fat in the correct ratio. An extremely healthy place for sure, but sometimes the concoctions that they have on their «Awesome 8» menu are not so awesome taste wise. Try going with the «Spicy Dilligan» which is essentially spicy bison meatballs over a bed of brown rice with cucumbers, yogurt sauce, and hot sauce. Sounds weird but actually tastes pretty good, and is better tasting than some of the other options on the menu. Also try their «Cocoa Joe» smoothie if you don’t mind blowing $ 7 on a smoothie. Try to avoid the Chopt salad bar that is next-​door, it gives the illusion of being healthy but counterbalances it with the amount of sodium and fat that are in some of the salads.

I walk past this place often and finally had the chance to eat there. I was under the impression that it was a healthy and home-​cooked, made-​from-​scratch dining location, but boy was this home-​cooked meal terrible. The braised beef was dry and stringy and the sauce was just okay. The main problem was that the bowl was just blander than a meal at hospital. Go somewhere else for healthy food; it doesn’t have to be flavorless.

I really love everything about the Pump. I usually describe it a meat and veggie version of Chipotle — both conveyor belt style, both delicious and reasonably priced (considering the large portions).
My favorite thing ever is the bowl with brown rice plus turkey, some basil tomato guys, spinach, and ‘shrooms (you get three sides). It’s juicy, evenly mixed, and the price is pretty good (around 8 or 9 bucks, depending on your protein — I’m a bird eater, so no red meat). Also, there are cups for free cold water, which is great when it’s hot and humid out in the city.
I like the seating too. There are tables and counter-​esque seats for groups of all sizes, which comes in handy when you’re a small female looking for a place to land amidst the intense Wall Street lunch crowd.

I like the set up — the line always moves quickly even if it’s a mile long. And of course I love that it’s all very healthy, lots of organic food, good information about the nutritional value of everything, and the taste ain’t half bad. Half though.
Sometimes I do wish there was a little more seasoning and flavor to some of the dishes, and particularly to the sauces. You can still add seasoning without compromising health. Particularly, I’d enjoy some spice to some of the sauces. i find myself adding hot sauce packets I have left over from other establishments to my Pump food.

You know what, Pump? You’re not so bad after all.
You’re like the ugly duckling in high school, who, at the 20-​year reunion, struts your stuff and gets noticed by all the bullies who teased you whence you were a wee lad. And, all the girls who rejected you, now secretly wished to be kicked in the shin. I’m one of those girls. Though, I do not wish to get kicked in the shin, I do have to commend you on all the hard work you’ve accomplished to turn this place from a bland, and tasteless oasis, to now, a health food haven for those of us in FiDi. Things have changed since your pimply-​faced days, haven’t they? Indeed. Va-​va-​voom!
The new menu is pretty tantalizing. I normally get the super-​charged plate or the salad, with the organic, baked tofu (super sexy), lentils, brown rice, peppers and onions, and the roasted red pepper sauce. I’ve had the Pump for lunch 3x in less than two weeks. In fact, I felt so inspired that I’m actually writing this review, right here, right now, at my desk as I eat my Pump salad (the cabbage is pretty good btw). The food is much more flavorful than what I had remembered, and now, I see nothing but staying power in your future.
(Btw — the baked egg white sandwich on a honey wheat english muffin, and the various smoothies they have — especially the peanut butter drink — are still excellent options for breakfast.)
Your tagline «You eat. We think.» is well exemplified in the owner of this particular franchise, as he was standing right in back of me on line today. This tall, very muscular and lean, 30-​something man, with a very down-​to-​earth, confident and casual charm about him, ordered his meal with extra guac, flashing a friendly smile at his employees (some who knew he was their boss, others, maybe new to the team, completely clueless). His cool, and amiable nature very much like the food he serves at his store. Healthy and helpful.
Well done, The Pump.
Now, all those jocks who have gotten soft over the years will run to you for your wellness secrets.

Excellent place for people serious about nutrition!
Pump would get a 5 star rating if they would add some flavor to their food. I love this place and eat there twice a week but sometimes leave with meh feeling. Bring back the Spaghetti Squash and cook the sweet potatoes a bit more!
ps — i also have a secret crush on the girl who serves the guacamole and sauces.

«Great place for healthy food but pricey»
Recommended:
* Braised beef is the best tasting protein option
* Great selection of fresh veggies prepared without too much oil
* Marinated tofu is surprisingly pretty tasty
Okay:
* Brown rice is a great whole grain option, although sometimes the rice can be a little hard.
* Price is a bit high ($ 10 after-​tax for beef entrée) although it is somewhat justified by the big variety of healthy food. But still it’s hard to pay double-​digits for it.

Why do I continue to come back here? Is it because of the lack of healthy options in the FInancial District? The ONLY reason I am writing this review is for the Manager/​owner to know that I CONTINUE to feel like I am getting ripped off. I used to rave to all my co-​workers and have literally walked them into this place.
As I’ve stated in my past update, the Pump skimps on the ‘healthy stuff’. I don’t need fourteen scoops of brown rice (one will be sufficient as I tell the workers each time). For the veggies, if I am allowed 3 then they should be quality size portions (½ cup would be fine). I came in today with a female coworker and watch the man behind the couter LOAD her up while skimping mine (she even made the comment to me). If you give females bigger portions, that’s cool! I’ll find some place else to go.
Dump the Pump!

I really appreciate Pump, especially because it is one of the better takeout places in the FiDi. The food really is tasty. However, I just can’t give this location more than 3 stars in good conscience because they always seem to mess up my order! Multiple times, both with delivery and pick-​up, they have messed up my smoothie and/​or meal order. (Note: I’ve never had issues with other locations and my boyfriend eats at this Pump at least 3 times a week and he’s never had any problems. Maybe they just dislike me!)
Still, the food is good so I keep torturing myself by going back. The bison is my favorite meat — it has a great kick to it! I’m also very happy that they recently added brussel sprouts and spaghetti squash to the menu. The guac is also tasty, but they tend to be a little stingy with it. Also, the carrot apple muffins are awesome!
Overall, I’d recommend going to Pump because it’s one of the only places that you can get takeout but still feel like you are eating healthy.

Big fan of Pump! I travel to NYC frequently for work and I find myself there for breakfast and dinner on the way to and from my hotel. It’s far healther than most places in the financial district with whole grain options and meat that’s not full of salt. The triple berry muffins are amazing, but they go fast and for some reason this week they weren’t available each day.
I can’t give the location 5 stars as the customer service isn’t always the best, but it’s better than ok and most places in NYC in general.
It would be nice if they could recycle the plastic bowls/​lids that they serve all the food (eat in or to-​go) in.

The Pump confectionne des salades bio et équilibrées sur place ou à emporter. La cuisine y est bonne et bon marché. Idéal pour la pause déjeuner.

This place is good if you’re on a time crunch and want to feel like you’re not putting total crap in your body. The meat is all supposedly grass-​fed and free range, and they offer tofu as a «protein» option as well. I always go for the vegetarian chili, steamed spinach, and zucchini/​squash mix with the cucumber dill sauce or the spicy sauce.
One day I went there and I dunno what the guy making my dish had smoked before he came to work, but he was all like, OH MY GOD THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING I’VE EVER MADE!!! I THINK I’M GOING TO MAKE MYSELF ONE RIGHT NOW!!!
I was like, OK dude just give me my food kthx.
It’s like 9 bones for a bowl of this stuff, but it’s super filling (guess it’s all that protein), and it usually lasts me 2 meals, so that’s cool.

2.5
@ pat k.
the food is incredible bland. To answer your question, few places are more bland. I’ve been there a handful of times with a handful of combos. It’s very average. If health is your number 1 concern, this place is perfect. If taste is, go else where.
One of my biggest pet peeve with their wraps (read: burritos), is the fact that all of the condiment of my choice, be it hummus, or guac, is always bunched up one one super concentrated place in the burri. wrap. Add this to the fact that 50% of my burritos have torn open and promptly imploded in my hands, and I saw this place is just another average lunch joint

I eat The Pump for lunch all the time in midtown, but I am very disappointed that I am out of their delivery range for downtown when I am in Battery Park City. Boo on this location.

So, not gonna lie their smoothie with instant coffee and chocolate protein is so delicious. With a banana in it. I love it but it’s also $ 5.50 and its not that big or filling. I haven’t really gotten down on their food — I had a $ 8 wrap with tofu and veggies and while it was good, it did in fact leave an empty voided space called lunch in my stomach and work day.
I will be back for those damn smoothies — but, don’t think I’ll be back for any solid food anytime soon.

The name conjures images of a juice bar with protein shakes, shots of wheatgrass, energy bars, and plenty of carbs to make you wonder why they chose a swinging door instead of a revolving one.
However, the menu is reminiscent of Chipotle and the food combinations are confusing. There were 2 different types of water available and no fruit. Makes you wonder how much thought was put into the establishment.