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    Protein Bar & Kitchen

    4.1 (183 reviews)
    Special Hours 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Garbage quality
    Mickey E.

    Besides random open hours their food quality went downhill fast. Never had i ordered a bowl with old chicken and a big chunk of old chicken. Do they even try the food themselves?

    AM Fall Protein Bowl
    Simone M.

    Great value for money! Although the portions were a little on the small side, the quality was incredible and flavors were phenomenal! Nothing fancy but perfect for a quick bite or a spot to get some work done on your computer (as they have WiFi too!)

    Sara B.

    Food is more than just food. It's memories. It's people, places, and things. Food is the way I document my experiences, the visceral scrapbook I return to again and again. Since the dawn of time, humans have used food as a way to punctuate special occasions. There is a reason our ancestors used to feast. Because food is, at its very nature, a joy. It is a comfort. It is a tangible reminder of our most precious experiences. I am so grateful to the staff at the protein bar for making my day a bit more joyous while I indulge in their nutritious and oh so yummy foods! My love for the protein bar continues to increase as I carry out the days at work. I am a health conscious individual and very picky in the foods I eat. If the staff is reading this, please find my following message - Thank you Jeff for always making my complicated long orders taste like perfection! Your efforts are greatly appreciated and my health thanks you. I can add a few more years of a healthy life with all the goodness you in these nutritious shakes I drink everyday. Thank you Will for the friendly customer service and remembering my orders on a daily basis. I have made it a point to visit my friends at the protein bar everyday! Thank you Bradley for your kindness and because of you my day has become a lot brighter. It was my first time meeting you today but your ability to troubleshoot my app is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to seeing you all very soon! For all the yelpers- I highly recommend the Beauty brew with added peanut butter and multi vitamin. Your skin will glow and your bodies will thank you!

    Buffalo chicken bowl... Yum!!
    Jacqueline B.

    LOVE. ME. SOME. Protein Baaaaar. Healthy + delicious = a happy and fulfilling work lunch. Usually I bring my lunch to work (to save money & try & eat healthier), but there are some days I'm just way too busy to think about packing a lunch (let alone grocery shop) in the morning as I'm running out the door to catch my train. Eating out can be challenging if you are trying to stay on track with a healthy diet. That's why I'm so happy Protein Bar is around the corner from my office. They've got quite a variety of options - burritos, bowls, salads, chilli, and smoothies...all of which are very good! I mean, they had me at avocado and buffalo chicken... Here are my personal fave menu items: Buffalo salad or bowl... YUM :) Wrigley Peeled Smoothie Pier Nut Butter & Jelly Smoothie

    Southwest salad.
    Mallory Z.

    A great place to go for a good lunch. The menu accommodates all dietary restrictions. They even list which items are gluten free. The quinoa bowls are pretty small but tasty. I had the southwest salad today and really enjoyed it. Plus, they use hot sauce as dressing. HELLO no added sugar or vegetable oil! I mostly come here for juices and protein shakes. The juices are delicious, but I'm still always nervous with how much sugar goes into one of those. The protein shakes are great too. Perfect afternoon snack, especially if you have to hit the gym after work. I still prefer bringing my own lunch to work, but in a pinch this place is great. Nothing about the flavor of the food will wow you.

    Black bean bowl at protein bar.  Filling and healthy :)
    Tavi J.

    Protein Bar is one of the few healthy places I really enjoy. True there are other food places (not so good for you) I would rather have, but for the calories and nutrition Protein Bar does a good job. The burrito's to me are just okay. I prefer the bowls more. Today I decided to try the Black bean bowl and it was really good. The salsa tasted so fresh....or maybe it's because I haven't eaten anything the last 3 days (cleanse.....hmmm). Either way other good bowls that I normally get here are the Buffalo bowl and the Healthy parm bowl. The quinoa really fills me up and the bowls are really low in calories without sacrificing taste. I also noticed they have raw juices here. I will have to try one on my next visit. The restaurant location on Frankin/Adams is really small. If you go between noon to 1:00 it will be hard to eat in. It's more of a grab your food in go. A nice sit down Protein bar nearby is on Washington and Wells. Same great food, but more seating. If you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle and work in the loop this is a great place to go.

    El Verde protein bowl.
    Jake W.

    The food is healthy, tasty, and attractively prepared, and the restaurant boasts a modern, clean dining room. I had the El Verde bowl on my first visit, and the Korean Bibi-Q bowl on my second visit. Both were outstanding re: flavor, presentation, mouthfeel, and temperature. The only issue I have is the portions: they are SMALL. Don't bring a big appetite to Protein Bar.

    Sarah H.

    Addicted! Protein Bar is quick, reasonable, and delicious. You can't get healthy, quick food easily except here. OK, so I went 4 days in a row (twice in one day!) and had: Spinach Pesto bowl: chicken, parmesan, quinoa, spinach Spinach Pesto Bar-rito: above with a wheat wrap Buffalo bowl: chicken, organic homemade buffalo sauce, cuke, celery, bleu cheese, quinoa Buffalo Salad (huge): spinach, greens, kale, broccoli, buffalo sauce, chicken, quinoa, bleu cheese Wrigley Peeled Protein Shake: Chocolate protein, almond milk, PB, agave, banana All of these things were amazingly good, solid, power foods with between 300-500 calories. They filled me up for hours. Love that they let you choose your protein: whey, soy, or egg and your milk: skim, 2%, soy, or almond. They also give you a loyalty card and once you rack up 8 purchases, you get a free one - holler! Must. Get. Protein Bar. In. Milwaukee. My life would be complete.

    Chicken pesto quinoa and a fruit loop'd smoothie. Delicious bowl. OK smoothie.
    Kristy F.

    Came during off hours so absolutely no one in line and the setting was nice and quiet :) I tried the spinach pesto quinoa bowl...mouthgasm. The chicken, quinoa and basil/parmesan spinach flavors are almost satisfyingly explosive. Surprisingly fresh and wonderfully complimenting tastes that made my tongue dance and tummy beg for more. The worker was very sweet and helpful as he helped me piece together a whey-skim milk-fiber boosting fruit loop smoothie. It's good but the food I ordered is definitely much more remarkable. I'm very pleased with this place. Nutritional values are conveniently listed, the venue was clean and the overall vibe was very relaxing. Hands down 5 stars. I shall return!

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    Penelope's Vegan Taqueria - Guacamole

    Penelope's Vegan Taqueria

    4.5(242 reviews)
    0.9 miRiver North, Near North Side

    I honestly was so surprised by how good the food was. The plant based Asada tacos were seasoned…read morewell, the Asada fries came topped with a delicious fresh guacamole, and the star of the show (the Baja tacos) were just phenomenal. I loved that they kept the flavors consistent with how I remember non-vegan food being. And it was such a good concept for the Baja taco to fire avocados as a substitute for the fish. Definitely recommend trying the red salsa to top off the tacos and the sangria to pair with your meal. As far as the ambiance goes, the music was fun , the windows were open, and the vibes were summery and fun. Decor could be slightly more up to date but it didn't take away from the experience. The waitresses were pretty nice , but when it hits closing time they will definitely let you know!!

    Okay vegan Mexican food. Had the quesabirria tacos, and sampled the following: the enchiladas, the…read moreburrito, the nacho platter, the elote appetizer, and the horchata. Family members also got the kids' size quesadilla and the Mexican-burger. Horchata was the best. Loved the cinnamon. The consome for the birria tacos was a bit watery and bland. The quesadilla cheese did not melt very well and the nachos also had unmelted cheese. Flavor wasn't bad but wasn't stellar either. Food was 3/5 but I'm giving them an extra star because they were able to seat us very quickly when we were very hungry after a lot of traveling.

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    Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen - The Special

    Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

    4.5(546 reviews)
    7.3 miEdgewater
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    Tl;dr the food here is really great, even if you're not a vegan. Portions are pretty generous, and…read morethe menu is wide-ranging. Highly recommend the crab rangoon + soulful platter. ===== Stopped by one weekend near opening and was able to get seated right away! They have a good number of tables outside and inside and seem overall fairly popular since there were already a few tables before us. The menu is huge and had seemed to be mostly Asian-ish, with some other items sprinkled in. We ordered: - crab rangoon - 5/5 - very tasty and light, sauce was a great complement - soulful platter with 'chicken' wing - 4.5/5- loved the variety of components. The 'chicken' wing was a highlight and had great texture and flavor; cornbread was also really tasty. Mac and cheese had a strong nutritional yeast flavor, which I enjoyed, but kind of wish it were more cheesy. Mashed potatoes were ok. Generous portion of collard greens. - mush love - 3/5 - huge portion, but the breading was very thick and crunchy. I wish the individual pieces were split up more and the breading a bit lighter; i also wish the sauce were the same as the one for the crab rangoon. This one was more of a bbq. Definitely would come back to try more items on the menu! I was intrigued by the drinks, though they were extremely expensive (e.g. 9$+). Staff were friendly, and I appreciate the disclaimer on the menu that they pay their staff a livable wage.

    First, I'm an idiot. I've lived near this restaurant OVER 20 years, but have never come here. Happy…read moreto report, no longer an idiot. I came here with a vegan friend and an omnivore friend. Typically, I reject these dietary labels, as what we all eat is food. Simply food. However, I'm also not someone who is all "OH EW, VEGAN STUFF, NO." I will not only never say that, but I will ALWAYS try something new. You should too. ON TO THE FOOD. I had heard talk of their Ramen, so I immediately ordered that. OH MY GAWD. It is so good. It tastes like "regular" ramen, but is 100% vegan. There was a strip of stuff (it was seitan) that looked like the pork belly that typically comes in Tonkatsu ramen. How is this not meat?! It was SO GOOD and had the texture of meat. But it wasn't meat. The broth is silky smoove, savory and . . . my gawd, I drank every single drop. The noodles and veg things that typically come in ramen were there, and just delicious. Writing this review, I am now craving this ramen. I took home an additional order of this ramen for my BF and he became obsessed as well! We had a couple other appetizers that were fantastic too! Some breaded mushroom app that was super tasty. I'm typically not a breaded food fan, but this was light and crispy and really tasty. The interior is spare, uncluttered, full of light and spotlessly clean. The staff is so helpful, friendly, and earnest with answering any questions. No booze, it's BYOB, but they have a lot of Kombuchas to try! A neighborhood gem that I will now keep in rotation when dining out.

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    4.1(644 reviews)
    4.5 miLogan Square, Avondale
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    Totally 100% vegan, but I heard they were closing before the end of November…read more We came here on a Friday night around 5pm. They do allow children and have live shows at night. I got a beer, Maplewood IPA, and vegan nachos with "beef". They were very wet, they also had mixed greens on top which were nice but weird. For my main meal I got a fried chicken sandwich which had tempeh as the protein. It was very thick and dense but tasty. It came with French fries. My partner got a sour beer, and a chicken parm sandwich with French fries. He reported his was also very thick / dense.

    7/4/2026,They are permanently closed for a reason. See owner's comments. Customers are always…read moreright. Update from 4/28/2025 review, The Geo ?? had the most piss poor attitude from the beginning of my 1st transaction to this one. He started to gaslighting me that i was arguing(trying to make a scene)when I attempted to educate him on the reward program. I really kinda like a few things I On my 1st visit before I left the drink, I forgot to alert him that I wanted light ice so My drink, he mumbled that all he could do was pour out some of the ice. So that was very cold of him. He was rushing for no reason. I also witnessed the same crappy service without another young lady, maybe some woman hurt him, and he's taking it out on us women :( The service is a concern it makes the entire experience extremely cold and not worth the overpriced items. The only dessert they have is the cookie Everything else tastes like big ass globs of peanut butter. Yuck. Not sure how you're still open. People must be really desperate. I am retiring from this place. I would prefer Visiting "My Pie" Visit date 4/26/25 Saturday

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    Elephant + Vine - Mammoth Burger Meal

    Elephant + Vine

    4.4(91 reviews)
    2.9 miLincoln Park

    First time here. Very pleased with the vegan menu that had lots of delicious meat substitutes!…read moreLow-key indoor and outdoor seating in a lively neighborhood. Helpful server explained the menu options. Where else can you get a $5 veggie burger? Nowhere. Loved the tangy Korean chik'n burger. Fast service. Casual spot. Would come again. Thank you for the inspired vegetarian food!

    After a week of juicing and water only, I was more than ready for my first solid meal. I came…read moreacross Elephant + Vine, a vegan comfort/fast food spot at 2315 N. Lincoln Ave., and between the menu and the name (yes, the elephant caught my attention), I knew I had to check it out. There's plenty of street parking in the area, I went on a Sunday, so meters were free. The interior is bright, green, and inviting, with lots of seating and great natural light coming in from the front windows. There's also outdoor seating, but it was a bit too cold the day we went, so we stayed inside. Service is counter-style, and the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. It's fairly simple, but still fun and satisfying. I ordered an Impossible burger, tater tots, and a strawberry almond milk smoothie. My friend got fries, so I was able to try both. After over 40 days without fried food, I was especially excited for the tots and they did not disappoint. Overall, the food was good and solid across the board. Nothing that completely blew me away, but definitely satisfying. If you're vegan or vegetarian and craving a classic burger experience, this is a great option. The smoothie was good as well, though I personally prefer fruit-forward smoothies with lighter juices, so the almond milk base wasn't quite my favorite, but it still complemented the meal nicely. Overall, if you're looking for a casual sit-down spot with a cute atmosphere and a solid Impossible burger at a reasonable price, Elephant + Vine is a great choice. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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