Protein Bar & Kitchen
Toni Thompson · 1620 Google reviewsProtein Bar & Kitchen — dependable brunch & breakfast in Loop. Service that's warm without being over the top. K O: "The salad was outstanding and so fresh, I was impressed with the quality of the salad greens" [$$]
What 294 diners keep saying
What 294 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I placed my online order while in the store and it was done 5 minutes before it was supposed to be. Fast service!!”
“Got tired of eating from the same old spots. Found this great place searching for healthier food options. Got the spinach & pesto bowl with quinoa and roasted chicken. This was really good and I didn’t feel overly full after lunch. May have found my new go to place. Good value for the money too. I’m a fan now!”
“Their açai bowls are always fresh and delicious. Eat one! Staff are typically kind and move quickly, but I would highly suggest utilizing their online order or walking in and using their kiosk. These bowls have a tendency to become softer pretty quickly, it’s best to eat up or stash in a freezer until your ready.”
“I went there there during lunch hours. They have protein bowls, wraps, açaí bowls and smoothies. Good and clear display of menu options so you get clarity on ingredients beforehand. 3 kiosks to place order (very convenient for shy ppl like me) I loved and enjoyed the protein bowl(v). I’d definitely like to come back and recommend others. I’ll try the smoothies next time ;)”
“MARIBEL gave great service and answered all my questions about changing around ingredients. I ordered GR8 Greens with no honey or agave and it was sweet enough for me. I had a tough time deciding between green options and peanut butter options without even venturing into the many açaí bowls, salads, wraps, and burritos Every menu item is marked by protein grams, and symbols for vegetarian and vegan. Everything is gluten free unless marked! Order by app or at accessible height kiosk. They also offer canned kombucha and other beverages, fresh bananas, sweet potato chips Accessible tables and two comfy chairs some high top tables also and a high top bar seating with power outlets Music is loud All gender accessible restrooms Accessible paid street parking and downtown lots”
“Oct 2024 We ordered lunch online here and decided to stay and eat when we picked it up. Note while their food is high in protein (like their store name suggests), they are also pretty high in fat and carbs. Their food is delicious, but I would not recommend this place for someone on a strict diet who is watching their macros. The place has two entrances, one opening onto the street and another opening into the rest of the building. The inside is dimly lit, with a cafe level of noise and music in the background. There are mainly 2-3 people tables, with some high chair tables and a bar. The bar also has outlets on the top. They also have two self-ordering koisks on the right side of the store. I noticed that most people arriving used those to order rather than talking to a person. The staff were polite, busy, and efficient. When we picked up our order, they made sure to remind us to pick our own napkins, utensils, and straws. They have 2 all gender bathrooms here. They require a code to enter, which you can ask one of the staff members for. I think they must change the code periodically, because the keypads on each bathroom were missing a few number keys, and the code would only be able to work on one of the doors. All of the food we tried was very delicious and very filling. We would definitely come again if just getting something to eat.”
“I recently visited Protein Bar & Kitchen for breakfast and tried the 'Sunrise Spinach & Pesto'💚 The overall experience was just okay. The server was not particularly friendly, but their service was adequate. The food itself was also somewhat underwhelming. The 'Sunrise Spinach & Pesto' was not as flavorful as I had hoped, though it was decent enough to finish🙂 The ingredients seemed fresh, but the dish lacked the punch I was expecting from a protein-focused restaurant. While the experience wasn't terrible, it wasn't particularly memorable either. If you're in a pinch and need a quick, healthy option, this place might work for you😊”
“Delicious with quality ingredients. Glad to have healthy options downtown.”
“Staff was super polite and quick, location is very clean and bright, and the food was great. Got a Wrigley Peeled smoothie and a bacon egg and cheese burrito. Didn't need to order both because I couldn't finish them, but both were excellent. My companion got a breakfast bowl and a Very Berry smoothie and was also thoroughly satisfied. The prices were very reasonable as well. We will definitely stop again on our way from the train station”
“HF from work suggested this place the buffalo chicken was outstanding and the chips were ALSO amazing!!!! me HF and DH will be back and FS Will be trying it next time with us!! Only complaint from HF was her Chicken wrap needed to be wrapped tighter!! We LOVE THIS PLACE! Sincerely the 11th floor crew!!”
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