Great Neck’s kosher dining scene just got a healthy shot in the arm. Jus by Julie, the popular kosher juice and salad brand with locations across the New York metro area, has opened a new outpost on Middle Neck Road, giving the North Shore community its own spot for fresh, made-to-order food.
A Brand Built on Fresh and Healthy
Jus by Julie was founded by Julie Maleh, a certified health coach who started out blending smoothies for her family and neighbors over a decade ago. What began as door-to-door deliveries grew into a full-fledged kosher cafe brand with multiple locations in Brooklyn, Cedarhurst, Teaneck, and beyond. The Great Neck location follows that same formula: fresh ingredients, quick service, and a menu built around clean eating without sacrificing flavor or variety.
What’s on the Menu
The menu is built around self-serve salads and wraps, with an impressive lineup that skews heavily toward clean, protein-forward eating. On the salad side, standouts include the Kale Salmon Salad with avocado and lemon mint dressing ($20), the Asian Tuna Salad with seared tuna over spiralized cucumber and Japanese sweet potato ($20), and the Kale Chopped Salad loaded with Italian tuna, chickpeas, and heart of palm in a honey dijon dressing ($20). Lighter options like the Kale Falafel and Romaine Feta hold their own for dairy-free eaters.
Wraps are also self-serve and range from the Avocado Rice Paper Wrap with miso peanut butter dressing ($17) to a Whole Wheat Tuna Wrap and a Collard Falafel Wrap with baked falafel and balsamic dressing ($17). The hot food section covers paninis, pizza, and eggs: the Tunacado Panini on multigrain with avocado and pesto ($15), a Sourdough Greek Panini with mozzarella and feta ($17), and three pizza crust options (spelt, cauliflower, sourdough) with build-your-own toppings starting at $12.
Breakfast is a serious category here. The GF Waffle ($15), Sourdough Avocado Toast ($13), Almond Butter Toast ($10), and a full Breakfast Special with eggs, toast, and coffee ($15) make this a legitimate morning destination. The smoothie menu is extensive, with 10 options ranging from the Berry Bliss and Glowing Green to a Guiltless Chocolate and Nutty Protein, most at $10. Acai bowls, chia pudding, and overnight oats round out the lighter bites.
On the drinks side, there’s a full coffee program: cold brew, iced lattes, matcha, frappes, and specialty drinks like a Signature Cinnamon Dolce Latte and Chai Chiller ($6–$9). Fresh-squeezed Jus options include the Berry Blend, Chia Berry, Spicy Pomegranate, and Island Coconut at $8 each. The snack wall is stocked with a rotating selection of packaged goods including Lite Bites, Pure Bakes, Root Natural chips, date bites, IQ Bars, and fresh-baked muffins.
A Neighborhood That Needed This
Great Neck has a strong and growing kosher community, but lighter, health-focused options have been harder to come by compared to the pizza-and-shawarma staples that dominate the local scene. Jus by Julie fills that gap cleanly, offering a dairy cafe experience that skews toward the nutritious rather than the indulgent. It’s a welcome addition for anyone watching what they eat during the week without wanting to compromise on kashrus or quality.
Kosher Info
Jus by Julie Great Neck is located at 531 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11023. Phone: 516.989.7770.
Kosher certification: Kehillah Kashrus. Cholov yisroel and kemach yashan.
Closed Friday night and Saturday.
Looking for kosher restaurants near you? Download the KosherNearMe app at YeahThatsKosher.com/app.
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