The Pump

Energy food / $

40 W. 55th St. between 5th-6th Aves.
F train to 57th St. & 6th Ave., N, R, Q, W to 57th & 7th Ave.
(212) 246-6844
www.thepumpenergyfood.com

Mon-Fri 8 AM-9:30 PM,
Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 11 AM-4 pm
Limited seating, counter service
Takeout & delivery available
Visa, MC, AmEx

Other locations: 150 E. 52nd St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 805 3rd Ave. (E. 49th-50th Sts.), 112 W. 38th St. (Broadway-6th Ave.), 1372 Broadway (W. 37th-38th Sts.), 113 E. 31st St. (Park-Lex. Aves.), 31 E. 21st St. (Broadway-Park Ave.), 80 Pine St. (Pearl St.)

The Pump abhors anything prepackaged, reheated, fried, or high in saturated fat. But you needn't be a fitness nut to like its wholesome "energy food." Salad-stuffed pitas include a turkey burger (white and dark meat) and a veg burger with brown rice and sunflower seeds. Supercharged Plates include abundant chicken, low-sodium tuna, and veggie choices. Big appetites will love the Seven-Grain Pancake Delight: three half-inch-thick cakes with bananas, fresh strawberry sauce, and nonfat frozen yogurt. The array of shakes is rich and bewilder-ing. Speedy service helps keep this busy place popular.

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