Quick stop for a smoothie, got the berry banana with oat milk and honey almond butter. Ready fast&good portion size. It was a little icier than I'd like but the almond and berry flavor came through nicely. Extensive menu and quick service. Good spot if you need something fast and on the healthier side. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Berry Banana - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time trying Protein Bar & Kitchen, and I was pleasantly surprised. As a vegetarian, I appreciated the variety of options. I ordered the Mexicali bowl with a quinoa base and added cabbage for extra crunch--it was flavorful and not dry at all. There are a ton of options for protein and i added the tofu. I took my meal to the river instead of dining in, but the inside looked clean and the staff always seemed friendly. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Mexicali Bowl - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great spot for a healthy and delicious lunch! The pesto bowl with chicken, spinach, quinoa and broccoli tasted fresh and was perfectly filling for lunch. Their Wrigley Peeled smoothie was SO good - a creamy and very flavorful way to get some extra protein. The staff was also very friendly and had a great system for pickup orders. read more

Triple Berry Acai Bowl $12 - Great flavor and loaded with berries and granola. I would definitely come back here for an acai bowl if I was in the area. I need to try The Elvis that has the peanut butter on top next time. When I came during a weekday morning, there was no line. I used the self order kiosk at the counter and got my acai bowl in minutes. Located right across from the Sears tower. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025 read more

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Went for an early morning breakfast. Serviceable in that it was open and there was plenty of seating, but nothing more. Between 2-3 stars on quality, but rounding down due to price at a $20 breakfast. Pumpkin protein shake: 3/5. Dominated by pumpkin puree and pretty expensive at nearly $12. Peanut butter acai oatmeal: 2/5. Nice peanut butter, but watery oatmeal, and other flavors were generally quite lacking. read more

Ordered pickup while at a conference. I got the tofu wrap and my colleague got the tofu bowl. I quite enjoyed mine. Thought it was delicious, fresh, and healthy. Lightly and bright seasoned. Tofu was firm and plentiful. This kept me full until dinner. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Tofu wrap - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decent Spot with Room for Improvement I visited the Protein Bar & Kitchen near Willis Tower and ordered the Mexicali Bowl along with the PB&J protein smoothie. Overall, the experience was just okay and didn't quite meet expectations for a health-focused fast-casual spot. The smoothie, made with peanut butter, berries, almond milk, and agave, tasted more like a dessert--very sweet and lacking the balanced flavor I hoped for in a protein drink. The Mexicali Bowl was hearty but leaned too heavily on cheese, beans, and carbs, which made it feel overly dense and less nutritious than advertised. It seemed more focused on bulk than freshness or healthy balance. The self-serve ordering kiosk was convenient, but not very intuitive; I had some difficulty navigating the options and understanding how to customize my order. While the staff was present, they weren't particularly welcoming or helpful, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. The interior was clean but had a bland, underwhelming atmosphere. I still left a 20% tip out of habit, but given the limited staff interaction and self-service model, it didn't feel particularly warranted. If you're in a rush and need something filling with a decent amount of protein, this location might work--but don't expect standout flavors or an especially engaging dining experience. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Mexicali Bowl - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely loved my first experience at Protein Bar and Kitchen! This is definitely going to be my new go-to lunch spot when I'm at the office. As someone who tracks their protein intake, I really appreciate that they include all the macros on their app and menu. That's one of the main reasons I wanted to try this place, and I wish more spots would do the same! I ordered the Cobb wrap with a side cup of the chicken chili and both were delicious! Also really easy to order pick up via the app. I'll 100% be back and can't wait to try more items from their menu. Highly recommend! read more

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This place was very bad. We ordered through Uber eats with a group of us. I had the smoothie and southwest salad. Both were pretty bad and didn't finish either. The chicken is the salad was notably gross. Would not go back would not recommend. read more

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Today was a late breakfast day, and these guys were so good to still make us a couple of Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Bar-itos, even though it was past 11 am. Sooooo grateful! The diner is small, and made for more grab n'go orders. There's are stools along the windows and one table. it's bright and airy here, so the feel is wakThe staff is super friendly upon entering and the entire time we sat. We don't have anything comparable in south Florida, so I LOVE the turkey bacon and egg whites here! The açaí and parfait bowls are a little smaller than we are used to, but I think they're actually perfect single serve portions. They were delicious regardless! The smoothie and Keto coffee were equally as tasty! Thanks you PB Kitchen! You're a lifesaver! read more

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There are limited healthy food and drink options in Chicago but I was able to find this protein bar that gives you so many healthy juice options! It was located pretty central and I stopped by for a much needed refresher. Then, I went over to see Millennium Park and they had a few summer things happening that day like make your own lunchable?! yes. Thanks for giving me a little healthy boost that day. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - a person holding a drink in front of a fountain - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got the Power Mexicali Bowl, probably one of the worst tasting meals I've had in years. Honestly it might've been canned chicken. Pee-yew

I went to Protein Bar & Kitchen yesterday for my first time and really enjoyed it. I got the Carnitas bowl without meat and it was very tasty! It honestly reminded me of a healthier Chipotle. I highly recommend Protein Bar & Kitchen for a quick lunch and will definitely be back! read more

While I haven't been to Protein Bar as often as I used to visit, this is always a solid spot. I usually order ahead to go and I've never had an issue with my order not being ready. The Buffalo Barr-ito is a favorite of mine. A perfect amount of spicy without being overwhelming. Portion size is perfect for lunch (though you can add on sides if you are extra hungry). Staff has always been super friendly - the very few times I've ever had an issue with my order it's been taken care of immediately and with a friendly staff member. They're also pretty quick if you go in during a busy lunch rush. All in all it's one of my favorite spots for a quick, flavorful lunch in the area.... So much so that I missed it during the long Covid break from in office work! read more

Love Protein Bar! Matt somehow managed to make a full menu of truly delicious, but healthy, items. Can't say there is anything I've tried I didn't like. My favorite item of all time is the spinach and pesto bar-rito. Chicken, pesto, spinach and parm. Tons of protein and even more flavor! Their shakes are superb for a quick breakfast and the Beyond Chili is hands down the best vegetarian chili I've had in my life. One of the best lunch options in Chicago, in my opinion. read more

Worst açaí bowl I have ever had--the açaí was soupy, they only put two strawberry pieces in, and it doesn't taste good at all. Waste of $13.

store on 37 s lasalle, chicago--my first time buying this chicken caesar salad--the worst salad, the absolute worst salad i have ever had and expensive---0 stars. that's how bad it is-i threw a $13.00 salad in the trash and not much chicken was found. asolutely terrible--ingredients did not taste fresh. read more

Spinach and Pesto Bar-rito was really good and very filling for a not super large burrito! Would defiantly order for lunch again.

I love their very good shakes after my appointments with the doctor. I always stopped to get one. It's not sweet and I just love the taste and how it is when they make it. I wish I had more locations around the house where I can go and get some. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. I ordered the Mexicali bowl for delivery & was so impressed by how well-balanced and dynamic the flavors were. Most bowls I've had rely solely on the ingredients and not the spices and tend to be bland, but this was an excellent meal. The only negative I'd say was the portion seemed a bit small for the size. The smoothie was also packaged thoughtfully for delivery and my order was finished 20 min before I anticipated. I definitely will be coming back here for my work lunches. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Mexicali Bowl and Wrigley Peeled - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is underrated, seriously. This is an excellent alternative to fast food. From their protein shakes to their bowls everything is very good. It is not cheap because of the natural ingredients, so it's not for the crowd who insists on big discounts on what they eat. If you want cheap go to McDonald's where their artificial food doesn't age, but if you want a tasty, and healthy option check them out. The only area of opportunity is the parking, which is not that bad. There are parking meters and garages nearby if you'd like to dine in or take your time. Otherwise, park on the street with your hazard lights and you will be fine to get food to go. You cannot leave your car anywhere downtown unattended for more than 7-10 minutes so don't gamble with this if you don't want to risk losing. It's definitely within walkable distance of metered parking on Franklin. I would park one or two blocks away and walk. This location is in the financial district and not much is going on here. read more

I stopped at the protein bar on Michigan in Chicago and ordered an ACAI Berry Bowl. I watched the girl prepare most of it. After I accepted it I took it back and told her there were no chia seeds. She said it was under the strawberry and the granola. I went back to NY seat and looked there were none. The bowel was full of ice chips and I tasted no Banana I thought maybe I was wrong about it containing banana checked and found it should have. Unlike the first time I was there when the guy behind the counter did it, this was an unpleasant experience. Who wants to chomp down on ice chip with partial ingredients. read more

Came here this morning for Protein Bars 10th birthday in collaboration with former Chicago Bear #33 Charles Tillman and his Cornerstone Foundation. Until 5/26, if you order the Peanut Punch shake - featuring organic peanut butter, blueberry, strawberry, organic agave nectar, vanilla protein, and almond milk, they'd donate $1 from each shake sold to The Cornerstone Foundation. That is a very classy touch! I ordered the shake, met the friendly staff along with taking a pic with Peanut. He was friendly and a little chatty but based on the pic you wouldn't think so! The staff did a nice job of decorating the store interior and exterior wise. Parking around here could be tough as it's easier to get to if you work in the area. Overall it was a nice morning. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Peanut Tillman during Protein Bars 10th Ann. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I think that review from 12 years ago was when Protein Bar was first getting started in Chicago and it was for a different location. Now, it's a well-run operation that I frequent often. I frequent the location in River North and it is definitely worthy of 5 stars. I especially love the recent addition of Abbot's plant-based meat into the wraps and salads. I appreciate the ease of ordering through the app, the food and smoothies are always good, and the staff at the River North location is always friendly & accommodating. I'm grateful I got the nudge to update this review. Can't speak for the other locations but River North floats my boat and gets my money! read more

For someone on a protein rich diet, this place is very good and is affordable. I usually make our proteins at home but cooking specifically proteins can be very boring after a while. I was passing by this place after work and thought to give it a try. Got the Chicken Chili and the The Perk protein shake. Order came out super quick. The drink was very tasty considering it had only 12g carb. The Chili Bowl was pretty good too - I would have preferred if the carb content in it was a little lesser but hey you can always adjust carbs in another meal. Doesn't hurt the pocket to try once in a while when cooking seems just impossible! read more

This place has really gone downhill. Portion sizes cut down and my chicken chili today was luke warm.

I ordered oatmeal with chocolate powder and strawberry/banana. I didn't like it very much since the protein powder added a weird taste. The oatmeal itself is quite bland and the natural sweetness of the fruit didn't compensate for that. Maybe the protein powder is something you have to get used to, but the oatmeal was definitely a miss in my book. read more

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The Protien bar has hands down the best smoothies after a hard workout! Kyle specifically has been my favorite worker and always greets me with a beautiful smile KYLE IF YOU'RE READING THIS YOUR AWESOME !!! read more

Protein Bar is one of my typical lunch stops during the work week. I usually get one of three salads - Southwest, club, or kale Caesar. This time it was the Caesar. It has chicken, avocado and a parmesan crouton substitute - a pretty tasty and healthy lunch. The other salads are great too! The wait is typically not nearly as bad as some of the other places in the loop, but there's limited seating - you should come here if you intend to take out. I highly recommend this place for lunch. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

No. Ugh. No. Just, no. Got the Spicy Korean Bowl. Here's a hint. When you have to douse something in hot sauce, it's because it has no flavor. The bits of steak in this were overdone. It was overfilled with quinoa, a mealy, cheap filler. A few other desultory bits of green, but overall - this place is a fail. My companion felt the same about his burrito. We didn't even finish our (EXPENSIVE) lunches, they were mealy, dry and dull. I won't be back. The food here is how "healthy food" gets a bad rap. It doesn't have to be this DULL and tasteless. The interior is depressing too, like a bunker. Not slamming the staff, they were perfectly friendly and great. The food is just not that good here, and with the typically spendy $10-15 lunch price point, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Came here after I was craving a protein shake after the gym, and this was just a block down the street. The interior was small but bright, and overall it was very inviting. I had the Berry Good with coconut milk, and while a bit pricey at $7, it was delicious and so filling! read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - Berry Good with coconut milk - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was excited to find this place while traveling to Chicago. They offer fresh, healthy, high protein, options in reasonable portions*. Love that they have a tofu option you can sub in on any of their menu items. I can tell this will be a regular stop for me while I'm visiting. *Just a note on portion size-- I think the smaller portion size is a "pro" but you may think it's a "con". Portions are definitely not your typical giant bowl of whatever. So, if you're someone who needs a little more bulk, this may be a downside for you. read more

Really enjoyed the pb&a and vegan bowl. We tried a protein smoothie too (forgot the name potentially macha something). Everything was wonderful. I am not sure if açaí's nutritional value would have retained in pb&a bowl considering it warmed up and melted the açaí, so would try other bowls next time I am around. read more

This is the first "kiosk" style establishment that I've tried, and honestly, I love it! One of the main reasons I love Yelp is that I'm able to look up what menu items actually "look like" by browsing through the photos posted to a restaurant. I'm very driven by the way a dish "looks" when deciding if I'm excited to order it. I LOVED that with the kiosk style menu, I was able to visually see every single item AND customize ingredients if I wanted to. I ended up ordering the tumeric shake and customized the Southwest Salad by getting extra avocado instead of chicken. The shake was a great consistency, and the ratio of ingredients was awesome. No single fruit flavor took over, and because you can actually see your items being made, I was happy to see that they were using 100% fresh ingredients. The shake also included an energy boosting powder and collagen powder. There were plenty of other options that I could have added on as well. The salad was DELICIOUS. I took my food to go and the container didn't spill or leak at all in the plastic bag that I carried it in. The dressing had a nice spice to it which I really enjoyed. Most importantly, there were no wilted leaves or ingredients that weren't 100% fresh and beautiful looking. That's important to me - I hate when I order a salad and find a piece of wilted lettuce, because that's just gross. I wish there was a Protein Bar in my city! Definitely plan to stop in later this week while I am still in town. Love the healthy, filling options and I'm excited to come back. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - The Southwest Salad & Tumeric Shake - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a quick meal here after completing a tour at the Skydeck tower. They have a lot of options and so I was confused about what to order. I finally went with the sweet potato falafel bowl. The bowl was healthy and seemed fresh, but the falafels were not particularly flavorful. read more

I'm visiting Chicago and tried the Protein Bar at Lake St. delicious! I love pretty food and was so happy to eat the Magic Dragon . It is beautiful and delicious! And the employees are so friendly and helpful! I recommend this place! read more

Went to PBK opening in Skokie, met the whole team super friendly, informative, efficient. Was very busy and front line had it. Go to PBK in downtown at NM doctor pavilion great food always ! Favorite was BBQ Asain Salmon bowl now Salmon Cesar ! Thanks everyone for your hardwork read more

Are you looking for inexpensive, tasty, nutritious food with pleasant service in the Loop? Then you are looking for Protein Bar. This calorie conscious vegetarian is always on the search for a good meal (with the appropriate ratio of carbs/fat/protein- although I usually don't succeed and succumb to my inner desires for things like bagels and cake). Stumbling across Protein Bar after a morning at Chicago Kent was the highlight of my day. Let me get down to business- I built my own wrap (which is priced by the weight) with tofu, pesto, spinach, broccoli and tomatoes, AND a container of non fat plain Chobani yogurt- they had CHOBANI! My favorite brand! And they had non fat plain!! Before I ate my wrap they already had me sold. They also had free ice water available for consumption. The staff was friendly and patient when it took me a while to decide what I wanted. There are so many other things I want to try such as the smoothies, vegetarian chili and quinoa. Carnivores don't fret- there are plenty of chicken and beef dishes for your enjoyment and pleasure. The total for my meal was $7- that's it. Between my wrap and yogurt I was full well until the afternoon, but not that "heavy run down" type full. My biggest dislike was that there was only stool seating, since the place so small I assume they do not want you to park yourself and linger/study/hang out. Oh, I forgot to mention- Protein Bar provides the nutrition facts for all their food- SCORE for those who need to watch our calories. I am definitely making Protein Bar my go-to lunch spot this summer. read more

Protein Bar & Kitchen - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recently I had the pleasure of experiencing Protein Bar for breakfast while at work in Chicago. I had placed a pre-order of the Wrigley Peeled shake (organic peanut butter, banana, organic agave nectar, chocolate whey protein, and almond milk) and the sunrise spinach and parm bowl (spinach, nut-free pesto and parmesan) to be delivered to the office along with the rest of my colleagues' breakfast orders. The shake was the star of this breakfast. Even though it's healthy, it tasted like an Elvis milkshake and it was downed in no time at all. The scramble bowl was good, but very small in portion size and was all mixed together rather than looking anything like the picture shown on their online menu. I honestly believe I finished the entire bowl in 7 bites and would have been left still hungry had it not been for the Wrigley Peeled shake. Would I order from here again? Sure. Do I feel that the presentation and portion size could use some tweaking? Yep. read more

Eating healthy today is a must and never expect the food to taste so good. I was amazingly surprised on the experience that I had here. Of course, I had to check everyone's review and it was off the chart satisfying. I ordered the chicken harvest salad and I have to say that it is not your traditional harvest salad, where the usual lettuce lay under everything else. I'm the kind of person who hate using utensils like knives to cut the salad in smaller pieces. The salad was perfect! The chicken, lettuce, broccoli, red cabbage, raisins, carrots, bleu cheese, strawberry (yes) and nuts diced up in small mouthful pieces. Hint: I highly recommend you order your lunch online. It was very easy and fast. The line was out the door with people and I just walked in and walked out within 5 minutes. The prices are little on the high side but worth every penny. read more