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SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds
Panera Bread is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

1. Panera Bread

452 5th Ave, New York, NY
Bakery · Garment District · 96 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Try one of the six sneaky off-the-menu Power Foods, like the Power Breakfast Egg White Bowl with Roasted Turkey!

Wendy’s is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

2. Wendy’s

335 5th Ave (at E 33rd St.), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · NoMad · 54 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Add some super food to your meal with Wendy's guacamole! After 10 pm just ask your cashier to "Guac it up!" for no additional charge on any menu item.

Starbucks is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

3. Starbucks

6.5
424 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 104 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Cut the cals on that latte by going smaller than Tall with a Starbucks "Short". Only 8 ounces and not on the menu, but totally available!

Così is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

4. Così

1633 Broadway, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Theater District · 55 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Only 400 cals but loaded with flavor. Skip the sandwich and go for Cosi's Smart Fit Salad. Potatoes, avocado, & honey-chipotle dressing? Yes please.

Subway is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

5. Subway

32 E 23rd St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 16 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: A 6 inch-sub that's only 290 tasty calories? It's not too good to be true. Ask for the Ultimate Veggie with Spinach & Avocado (even though you won't see it on the menu!)

Red Robin is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

6. Red Robin

7.7
265 NJ 3 E., Clifton, NJ
Burger Joint · 72 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: You don't have to skip the burger to cut down on calories at Red Robin -just order the Petite Burger for a smaller version of all the juicy, red-meat goodness.

Chick-fil-A is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

7. Chick-fil-A

8.7
2319 US Highway 22 W, Union, NJ
Fast Food Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: If you don't feel like one of the healthier menu items here, you can always ask for an unbuttered bun to shave off some fat and calories!

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

8. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

7.1
71 S State Rt 17, Paramus, NJ
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Vegetarians need not steer clear of here. On the Border's online menu features vegetarian options not found on the in-house menu. We recommend the Vegetable Quesadillas.

Noodles & Company is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

9. Noodles & Company

7.5
996 Old Country Rd (at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza), Garden City, NY
Asian Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Check out Noodles & Company's online "cheat sheet" to see suggestions of all kinds of 500-calorie combinations so you can order the perfect meal for your palate without going overboard.

In-N-Out Burger is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

10. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
9149 S Sepulveda Blvd (at W 92nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 369 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: In-N-Out's not-so-secret menu offers some lighter options, like their Protein-Style burger. With lettuce instead of a bun and no cheese, this burgers weighs in at only 240 calories.

Burger King is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

11. Burger King

4.8
106 Liberty St (Church St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Financial District · 50 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Make that whopper just a little bit healthier by swapping the patty for a MorningStar Veggie Burger instead!

Chili's Grill & Bar is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

12. Chili's Grill & Bar

7.0
58 New Jersey 23, Riverdale, NJ
Tex-Mex Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: The Chili's Lighter Choices menu cuts the calories, not the flavor. Try the Sweet & Spicy Chicken, Grilled Chicken Salad, or Grilled Salmon!

Applebee's Grill + Bar is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

13. Applebee's Grill + Bar

7.0
61-48 188th St (at 64th Ave), Fresh Meadows, NY
American Restaurant · Fresh Meadows · 48 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Those late night half-off apps may be tempting, but stay away! Instead, order off the Under 550 Calorie Menu, with choices like Roasted Garlic Sirloin, your taste buds & your waistline will thank you

Red Lobster is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

14. Red Lobster

7.7
5 Times Sq Fl 1 (at W 41st St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 234 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Red Lobster makes it easy to eat light. Use their Smart Meal Calculator or order off their LightHouse Menu to eat great without skimping on your diet -BTW, we love the Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail!

Carrabba's Italian Grill is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

15. Carrabba's Italian Grill

485 Harmon Meadow Blvd, Secaucus, NJ
Italian Restaurant · Harmon Meadows · 41 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: We love Italian, but Holy Calories! At Carrabba's, go for the smaller plate portion of classics like Veal Marsala or Chicken Bryan to indulge in all the flavors without all the guilt.

Zoës Kitchen is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

16. Zoës Kitchen

8.5
280 N Sycamore St, Newtown, PA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: If you're at Zoe's, you HAVE to check out their Runner's Menu -we're obsessed! Flavorful dishes like the Protein Power Plate or Hummus & Pita help fuel you pre- and post-workout

TGI Fridays is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

17. TGI Fridays

5.2
147 W 46th St (between 6th Avenue & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 33 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Head straight for the Right Portion, Right Price menu at Friday's! With dishes like Dragonfire Salmon (uhm, that sounds amazing) and even a 6 oz Steak, these dishes clock in at 750 calories or less.

Texas Roadhouse is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

18. Texas Roadhouse

8.4
1000 US Highway 9 (at Ernston Rd), Parlin, NJ
Steakhouse · 69 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: If you've got a hankering for a steak, go for the 6 oz Sirloin with a side of fresh veggies to keep those calories down without compromising taste.

Ruby Tuesday is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

19. Ruby Tuesday

585 7th Ave (at Times Square), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 160 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Ruby Tuesday's Fit and Trim choices like Asian Dumplings or the Hickory Bourbon Chicken mean you don't have to stick to the salad bar just to avoid heavy calories.

Bonefish Grill is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

20. Bonefish Grill

8.4
625 US Highway 1 S, Iselin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: This menu is full of healthy options! We recommend the Ahi Tuna Sashimi or the Jumbo Sea Scallops and Shrimp with Warm Mango Salsa.

Au Bon Pain is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

21. Au Bon Pain

6.8
1251 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Theater District · 45 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: You have to try their CafeSmart Menu -it can calculate the entire nutritional value of your order! Tip: We love the Napa Chicken with Avocado Wrap

P.F. Chang's China Bistro is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

22. P.F. Chang's China Bistro

7.2
10 Port Imperial Blvd (at Riverbend), West New York, NJ
Chinese Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: It's super easy to accidentally overload when it comes to Chinese food, so try ordering the Tuna Tataki or the Seabass with Tropical Salsa!

California Pizza Kitchen is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

23. California Pizza Kitchen

440 Park Ave. S., Park Avenue South (at E 30th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoMad · 74 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Try the fresh small plates to spilt with friends (or even a few for yourself) like the Fire-Roasted Chile Relleno or the Quinoa + Arugula Salad.

Einstein Bros Bagels is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

24. Einstein Bros Bagels

1933 State Route 35, Wall Township, NJ
Coffee Shop · 9 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Like the name suggests, this bagel place is a work of genius. Their Thintastic Bagel Sandwiches, with choices like Southwest Turkey Suasage and Tuscan Chicken Pesto, are all under 350 calories.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of SELF's Healthy Fast Food Finds.

25. The Cheesecake Factory

8.6
55 Parsonage Rd Unit 455 (Menlo Park Mall), Edison, NJ
American Restaurant · 129 tips and reviews

SELF MagazineSELF Magazine: Yes, even the King of Excess themselves offers a lighter fare with their Skinnylicious Menu. We suggest the Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos or the Santorini Farro Salad!