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Your guide to healthy eating and drinking in the Hamptons

The healthiest restaurants, juice bars, cafes, and frozen yogurt shops in the Hamptons.

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Published May 25, 2018

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While finding a decent grocery store in the Hamptons still isn’t easy, there are more healthy spots than ever where you can order a smoothie made with locally grown greens and berries or slurp down brain-boosting oysters pulled from the ocean just steps away. Need proof? Look no further than this list of the best healthy spots to grab a bite, whether you’re beach-bound or just need to refuel post-SoulCycle.

All the healthy hot spots mapped out here are organized by town and then alphabetically, so you can focus on soaking up the sea breeze without wondering if that Juice Press you remember once passing is actually in the vicinity.

And, insider tip: Firing up the grill and feasting on the local seafood and produce is still often the best option—unless you’re a whiz at landing reservations or navigating traffic.

Originally published June 15, 2016. Updated May 25, 2018.

Scroll down to see where to eat and drink healthy in the Hamptons.

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SOUTHAMPTON

Golden Pears
The bright corner cafe has a menu full of healthy options, and even a special “low-carb” one for all you ketogenic dieters out there.

Golden Pear, 99 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968, 631-283-8954, goldenpearcafe.com

Hamptons AristocratThis charming Southampton-based delivery service creates mouth-watering menus made with the freshest local, organic ingredients—and will send the meals straight to your door. They’ll even bring a “beach picnic” to your sandy towel, or you can hire them to serve the guests at your backyard garden party out of their 1969 Caravan—keep an eye out for their food truck when you’re driving through town!

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Hampons Aristocrat, 631-488-0581, hamptonsaristocrat.com

Juice Press
Get your Mother Earth fix out east or grab a smoothie to fuel up for a full day of surfing. It’s right on Main Street, making it the perf meeting spot before venturing out for some shopping.

Juice Press, 93 Main St., Southampton, NY 11968, 212-777-0034, juicepress.com

Oreya
Just opened last summer, Oreya is ideal for al fresco dining—and people-watching, since it’s located at the Capri Hotel. The menu skews luxe-fresh—think octopus with strawberries and hibiscus, or fois gras hummus.

Oreya, 281 Country Rd. 39A, Southampton, NY 11968, 631-500-9055, oreya.com

Red Bar Brasserie
Former Fresh chef Todd Jacobs brings his vegan culinary skills to Red Bar as the restaurant’s executive chef. (If you’re a meat eater, don’t worry: The menu goes beyond plant-based.) Fill up on locally sourced seafood and lots of grilled veggie entrees.

Red Bar Brasserie, 210 Hampton Road, Southhampton, NY 11968, 631-283-0704, redbarbrasserie.com

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BRIDGEHAMPTON/WATER MILL

3 Green HeartsTracy Anderson and wellness BFF Gwyneth Paltrow’s healthy, organic on-the-go meals are sold out of Anderson’s Hamptons studios (the other one is in East Hampton). Among the offerings are fish tacos, kale ravioli, quinoa salsa, and cold-pressed juices.

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Tracy Anderson Studios, 903 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, NY 11976, 212-965-1408, tracyanderson.com

AlmondNew York City’s popular farm-to-table spot has an equally packed outpost here, where you’ll find lots of fresh seafood like scallops, flounder, and a raw bar. Or you can stop in for #MeatlessMondays.

Almond, 1 Ocean Rd., Bridgehampton, NY 11937, 631-537-5665, almondrestaurant.com

Calissa
Water Mill gets a new Mediterranean restaurant with Calissa, which opened last summer. On the menu is an extensive list of Greek wine and shareable plates, such as lobster with fennel, tomato, aleppo pepper, and mint, and roasted eggplant with mint, cherry tomato, and honey.

Calissa, 1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976, 631-500-9292, calissahamptons.com

Fresh
Catering to the health-conscious foodie, Fresh lists vegan, raw, and gluten-free specials, and even has a special Prana menu for yogis out east.

Fresh, 203 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, 631-537-4700, freshhamptons.com

Golden Pears
Grab a delish, healthy AM meal off the cafe’s spa breakfast menu or a ketogenic-approved dinner off their specially crafted low-car menu.

Golden Pear, 2426 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, 631-537-1100, goldenpearcafe.com

Juice PressWith both Physique 57 and SoulCycle nearby, it’s the perfect post-sweat session refuel spot. (Or grab a fresh coconut to-go for sand-side sipping.)

Juice Press, 2486 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, NY 11932, 212-777-0034, juicepress.com

Topping Rose HouseProduce from the restaurant’s own farm (as well as other local farms and ranches) is the backbone of Topping Rose House’s menu, which features dishes like the garden vegetable brown rice bowl and seasonally inspired cocktails and vino from Long Island vineyards.

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Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY 11932, 631-237-1952, toppingrosehouse.com

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SAG HARBOR

BuddhaBerryThis healthy froyo joint deserves every bit of the publicity it garnered from its Kardashian moment. Stop in for certified-organic yogurt topped with superfood options like chia seeds and raw cacao. There’s a second outpost in Montauk, in case your summer travels take you even further east.

BuddhaBerry, 125 Main St., Sag Harbor, NY 11963, 631-808-3888, buddhaberry.com

Golden Pears
If you’re heading north, you can still enjoy a low-carb, keto-approved meal at Golden Pears’ Sag Harbor location.

Golden Pear, 111 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, 631-725-2270, goldenpearcafe.com

Page at 63 Main/Back Page CafeDelicious salads and healthy entrees are served at this local favorite restaurant, with a cafe and back patio behind for more casual and grab-and-go options.

Paige at 63/Back Page Cafe, 63 Main St., Sag Harbor, NY 11963, 631-725-1810, page63main.com

ProvisionsA natural foods market and organic cafe where you can stop in to pick up everything from a Baby Buddha Wrap for lunch to kale chips and coconut oil for your pantry to natural sunscreen for the beach.

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Provisions, 7 Main St., Sag Harbor, NY 11963, 631-725-3636, provisionsnaturalfoods.com

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EAST HAMPTON

3 Green Hearts
East Hampton is home to Tracy Anderson’s other Long Island studio location—and it has the same 3 Green Hearts organic, on-the-go meals sold at the Watermill outpost. No judgement if you don’t stay to work out.

Tracy Anderson Studios, 30 Park Place, East Hampton, NY 11937, 631-604-6529, tracyanderson.com

East Hampton Point
This seafood restaurant has prime sunset views. (Pro tip: make a reservation.) The local catch ceviche with pineapple, coconut milk, and chilies is definitely a must-order.

East Hampton Point, 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Rd., East Hampton, NY, 631-324-9191, easthamptonpoint.com

Golden Pears
The Hamptons cafe mini-chain’s smoothie menu has healthy salad and sandwich options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Golden Pear, 35 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937, 631-329-1600, goldenpearcafe.com

Simply Sublime
Whether you’re stopping in for a Matcha Spirulina Greek Yogurt bowl for breakfast or an Ayurvedic dish of basmati rice and mung beans for lunch, you’ll get a non-processed, organic, delicious meal every time.

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Simply Sublime, 85 Springs Fireplace Rd. East Hampton, NY 11937, 631-604-1566, simplysublimehamptons.com 

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MONTAUK

Bluestone Lane
The beloved Australian cafe brings its menu faves like coconut chia pudding and golden milk lattes to Montauk, celebrating its third summer out east. New on the menu is gluten-free backed goods and a smoothie menu.

Bluestone Lane, 786 Main Street, Montauk, NY 11954, 631-483-5078, bluestonelane.com 

BuddhaBerryThis healthy froyo joint boasts a tricked-out topping bar, with superfood options like chia seeds and raw cacao. Instagramming before digging in is almost a requirement.

BuddhaBerry, 45 South Euclid Ave., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-8393, buddhaberry.com

Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co.

Cool off with clean, scrumptious vegan soft serve (made with just fruit, water, and a dash of sugar), popsicles, green smoothies, and more.

Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit Co., Montauk Yatch Club, 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-3100,  chloesfruit.com

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Happy BowlsThe acai bowl craze caught on quickly at this spot, which serves the energizing superfood and pitaya-based bowls to surfers and vacationers alike.

Happy Bowls, 805 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, NY 11954, happybowls.info

Joni’s KitchenLines on the weekend can be pretty rough, but for good reason: It’s the most convenient spot to pick up healthy, delicious sandwiches, wraps, salads, and smoothies for beach-bound breakfasts and lunches.

Joni’e Kitchen, 9 South Edison St., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-3663,  jonismontauk.com

Montauk Juice FactoryJust two blocks from the beach, Montauk’s first juice bar churns out fresh, cold-pressed bottles of organic juice daily. It scores points with the local crowd for blend names like The Ditch, Beach Break, and Liquid Sunshine.

Montauk Juice Factory, 12 S. Etna Ave., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-8286,  montaukjuicefactory.com

Naturally Good Foods & CafeYou’ll find an extensive menu with tons of healthy (and vegan and vegetarian) grab-and-go options including pre-prepped burritos—not the easiest thing to find in the Hamptons. There’s also an organic juice and smoothie bar to help you quench your thirst.

Naturally Good Foods & Cafe, 779 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-9030, naturallygoodfoodsandcafe.com

TacombiThe Tacombi team serves up tacos inspired by coastal Mexico cuisine—but made with fresh Atlantic seafood (and homemade tortillas)—in a vibrant, colorful setting. There’s a fresh juice bar, too.

La Brisa, 752 Montauk Hwy. Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-8338, tacombi.com

The Surf LodgeExecutive chef Chris Rendell’s menu focuses on seafood caught daily in Montauk Harbor and produce sourced from Long Island farms, with clean, fresh flavors that mirror the beachy, white-washed decor that surrounds you. (On the brunch menu, you’ll also find cocktails made with CleanDrinking‘s cold-pressed juices.)

The Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere St., Montauk, NY 11954, 631-483-5037,  thesurflodge.com

Okay, so you have vacay food covered. Here’s where you can work out. And if the summer is taking you to the Hamptons and beyond, check out this packing guide with tips every active girl can use.

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Hold Up: Is Your Nutrition App Working Against You?

Here are 6 warning signs experts say to watch out for when using nutrition and fitness apps.

High angle shot of fitness young Asian sports woman relaxing after working out, lying on yoga mat and using her smartphone against sunlight in the morning, reusable water bottle and headphones by her side.
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Published Mar 7, 2025

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Korin Miller

Fitness and nutrition tracking apps provide an easy way to keep tabs on your health data. But new research suggests that you could accidentally work against your health goals when you use these platforms. 

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The scientific review, which was published in the journal Body Image, analyzed data from 38 studies on fitness and diet apps, along with symptoms people had while using them. The researchers ultimately found that people who used health and fitness apps regularly were more likely to struggle with disordered eating, body image concerns, and compulsive exercise. 

While it’s hard to say whether the concerning habits or apps came first, mental health professionals aren’t shocked by the findings. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll fall into damaging health habits if you use one of these apps, but this is an important association to at least be aware of, according to Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Center for Anxiety & Women's Emotional Wellness. 

Below, mental health providers break down why fitness apps can work against your health, plus warning signs that your use is venturing into unhealthy territory.

How are tracking apps working against your health goals?

There are a few things that could be happening here. “We don't necessarily know that diet and fitness apps ‘cause’ symptoms of disordered eating, body image concerns, and compulsive exercise,” says Isabella Anderberg, lead study author and researcher at Flinders University. Meaning, it’s entirely possible that people who already have concerns around eating and body image are drawn to the apps as a way to manage this, Anderberg says. 

But some apps can also create an environment that can be stressful, says Rebecca Boswell, PhD, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry and director of psychiatric services at Penn Medicine. “Diet and fitness apps set rules about how people should and should not eat and exercise,” she points out. “They are designed to provide praise for eating less and punishment for eating more.” Boswell also notes that these apps are also designed to encourage activity to compensate for eating.

Certain apps also offer guidelines that can be customized without flagging goals that aren’t medically or nutritionally sound, Boswell says. “Apps often default to very low-calorie recommendations, e.g. 1,200 calories, the recommended intake for a toddler, and do not raise flags when people lower their ‘budgets,’” she says. “They rarely focus on the quality, balance, and nutritional density of foods.”

These apps tend to center around numbers and setting goals, which can be “unhelpful” for some people, Ammon says. Some even contain images that push thinness as an ideal body type, which excludes the rest of the population, she adds. 

Who does this impact? 

Again, plenty of people use fitness and wellness apps with no issue, and the link between problematic health behaviors and this tech is still being explored. But certain people may be more susceptible to developing unhealthy behaviors while using fitness apps than others. 

People with a previous history of disordered eating or body image concerns should probably steer clear of these apps, Ammon says. “This is because these apps can bring greater focus to their eating habits, caloric intake, and weight,” she explains. “Individuals with disordered habits tend to track caloric intake or caloric deficits, as a means of controlling weight [and] these apps can enhance those tracking habits with real time metrics and reminders.”

People who have struggled with overtraining in the past may also be at risk of using these apps in an unhealthy way, says Eric Storch, PhD, professor and vice chair of psychology at Baylor College of Medicine. 

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But even if you don’t have a history of disordered behavior around food or exercise, Ammon says it’s still a good idea to keep an eye on how you react to fitness and health apps—especially if you tend to be very goal-oriented or have a type A personality. Boswell agrees. “People who are prone to perfectionism may have a harder time flexibly using these apps, especially because of their greater sensitivity to reward and punishment,” she says. “It’s very hard for some people to get feedback that they’re not getting an A+ in health behaviors, even when the healthier behaviors might be striking a balance and setting more moderate goals.”

What are the signs your app isn’t helping?

There are a few clues that your app isn’t being a positive force in your life.

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    Being rigid around your app is a big red flag. “When you start to seem like you ‘have to’ work out daily or ‘have to’ track every single calorie ingested or burned, it may be teetering with an unhelpful focus on these habits,” Ammon says. 
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    Feeling frazzled about not meeting certain goals can also be a warning sign that something is off, she says. “If you notice yourself getting anxious or distressed because you didn’t hit your move goal for a day, it may be worth exploring why you need to hit that goal daily,” Ammon says. 
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    Guilt is also an emotion to be wary of, Anderberg says. Meaning, while it’s OK to feel a little disappointed that you didn’t make a goal on any given day, you shouldn’t feel guilty about it.
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    This is more indirect, but is still important: Boswell recommends keeping tabs on your internal monologue when using these apps. “If you can’t stop thinking about food or activity, it’s time to take a break and listen to your body instead of an app,” she says. 
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    Negative lifestyle impact is also a big warning sign that this isn’t a good fit for you, according to Ammon. She cites examples like staying up late to burn 500 calories before the end of the day because you feel pressure to, or cancelling plans with friends because you feel like you need to fit in a workout that day as being problematic. 

How to use an app in a productive, healthy way

Ammon points out that there are risks and rewards to practically every decision you make in life, including using health and fitness apps. “Rewards can be an improved lifestyle and improved physical health,” she says. “For many, these apps can act as an accountability system with virtual rewards.” Focusing on the positive—as in, you’re doing the best you can to support your health and wellness—is a productive way to view these apps, she says. 

Storch also recommends trying to be flexible in how you use these apps, looking at them as more of a guide than what you have to do on any given day. “Approach these apps as a tool to achieve goals, but ones that should be used flexibly versus rigidly, and without angst motivating their use,” he says. 

Of course, if you start using an app and you find that you don’t have a good relationship with it, it’s OK to stop. “It’s important to approach them with some level of caution,” Boswell says. “However, not everyone will have a negative experience with diet and fitness apps, and some might find them to be a helpful tool.”

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