I am so sad that this place closed. This was the absolute best restaurant in Meadville, and had the most delicious and interesting food in all the area. I am not sure as to why they closed, but there is now a big void in the local food scene. The last time I ate there was June 4th, and something did seem a little off. The food felt a little different, as did the vibe. There had been no closing announcements on their social media pages, but I found out after the fact from the Meadville Market House that they were closed. What a blow!!! read more

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Ordered takeout so I can't say much for service or ambience. The food is very good! It all tasted fresh and had great flavor. I recommend to anyone that likes a good bowl! read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Chimi Bowl to go - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

Just had a fab dinner from this cute place! We're in town to pop stuff into our storage unit for the first time. We really needed dinner - to go. This place gets such good reviews and buys local for its menu, we just had to try it. The place gives off funky warehouse vibes. Not a ton of seating. There were 2 tables full of younger college age kids. Two people were running the open kitchen, one cooking and packing up takeout orders, it seemed. Guessing that person was also waiting tables. I picked the best meal -- the Chimi bowl. YUM. The garlic aioli mixed in with the chimichurri to create a rich sauce over the black beans, rice, avocado, pickled onion and pepper with juicy grilled (griddled?) chicken. The plantains were a bit strange -- kind of dry (I thought maybe they were plantain chips!). My husband got the cheddar burger which he said was tasty though nothing super special. The fries were good but too salty. All in all, though, a very good experience. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Kitchen, checkout counter - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

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Never had any bad experiences at Kettle Lake!!! This was certainly my favorite restaurant in Meadville while attending college here. The variety and taste profile of food here is like no other in the area (or around it). I love the vegetarian options (can opt any meat for tofu, mushrooms) and had a great experience with the owner who made my food with chicken by accident. He quickly fixed my meal and apologized. I can't say enough good about this place and miss it already after graduating this year. I have heard rumors that they're closing soon so GO CHECK THEM OUT before they close!! read more

Food, service, and ambiance - all good! No cookie-cutter bland bullsh*t here! First off, the food is very welcomed in this town as it is distinctively different and delicious. The music, thankfully, isnt the loud pop/rap/kiddie sh*t created for 13-yr olds, but a nice mix of alternative, mellow indie, and just creates a chill enviroment. -Well worth supporting! read more

On my way back from Buffalo, NY (yes, the other parts of NY, not NYC), I stopped for lunch at Kettle Lake Kitchen. It is a nice little place with good food. I had the Mango Chicken Salad, and the dressing was pureed mango. It was very delicious. The atmosphere was great, as it was in the back of an over 100 year old market building. The only reason I gave four out of five, they don't have a drink selection for diabetics other than water. They have a selection of beer and ale, and super sweetened seltzer water, but nothing that is sugar free. If I am in the area again, I may or may not stop by. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - The Entrance - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

I'm sure the food is good but it was impossible to order. I called 4 times during the hours that the phone message claimed they were open, then I messaged them on Facebook and they replied and said that they were opening later than their normal hours today. So I asked when I could place an order to be picked up just after opening, and even though my message was read.... It remained unanswered. Hard pass on this place. Inconsistent information across their social media, website, and phone message. Also, they ignored my question, which is rude. If you're opening later on a day, that's fine, things happen, but perhaps you could use your social media to announce that? Simple actions that when not followed suggest poor management. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - The indicator circled tells me it was viewed. - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

Dishes were fantastic! The food tasted great. Service with a smile was excellent! Banh Mi. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Peanut Chicken over Rice - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

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Cute and trendy vibe, exposed ceilings, lo-fi playlist, and a great location. Its attached to a shop with multiple artisan stands to browse through. It's definitely a fresh feel in a small town. Healthy soups, bowls, sandwiches and entrees. I had the ginger fried tofu bowl with kale and carrots over rice, it was delicious! There are both vegan and meat options available. They have delicious craft sodas, I really like the black cherry Boyland soda. Kombucha on tap! Limited seating indoors, tables are spread out for COVID, yet it's still cozy! read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

In back of Meadville Market is a treasure of food. Not real fast food... but you can go McDonalds for that.... Fresh, tasty treats await at reasonable cost. read more

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A gem of a place that I'm so thankful to have in my community. Been living in Meadville a year, and this is by far the best quality food in town. I've gone through about half the menu items so far, but they are all so delicious, thought out, and balanced in their ingredients and flavor. The chefs clearly know food and how to best prepare it. If only the other restaurants in Meadville could catch up... read more

Delicious food, friendly service, freshly prepared, off menu options. Street beef was amazing. Hot and ready in about 10 minutes. Would've had to wait for rice for 25 minutes, they suggested a bed of greens instead. It was the right choice. Highly recommend. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

Fresh tasty food prepared to order with a variety of options . The staff is always friendly.

Excellent food. We have come here a few times passing by Meadville on our way to Erie. Creative and interesting combinations that are really tasty. Also plenty of outdoor seating so great place to grab a casual bite if you have pets and toddlers like us. We tried several dishes including steak sandwich, pineapple chicken bowl, bulgogi bowl, and we loved it all! There were a lot of vegetarian options I would love to try as well. Would definitely recommend read more

BEST hidden restaurant in western PA. Seriously wish that I had discovered this place sooner. Refreshing menu with exceptional flavor all in a casual and historic setting. It's hard to find such a diverse menu that offers such incredible menu items outside of the cities. Do yourself a favor and stop in Meadville and seek this place out - it's worth the drive and/or worth a quick detour on your way between Pittsburgh/Erie. Cannot wait to go back and bring friends along next time! read more

I was traveling for work and was going to go to dinner near my hotel. Instead I looked up some Yelp reviews and I'm so glad I did! I got the Bahn Mi bowl at Kettle Lake Kitchen and it was delicious. Fresh veggies, soft-boiled egg, crispy,saucy pork with rice. I ate more than I should as it was so yummy. read more

3 1/2 stars rounded up! I ordered take out using their website about 15 minutes before heading over to pick up, figuring we could at least get our order started before arriving. On the website, there is no option to specify a pick up time, only that it will be ready before they close. When we got there, things seemed very disorganized despite being an hour into their opening for the day. I checked in at the register and they had a receipt for my pick up order sitting out but had not started on it yet. We were looking to add soup on to our order but the cashier let us know that the soups written on the board were not available that day after asking multiple employees in the kitchen. After waiting for another 10-15 minutes, we were told our order was ready. The take out bag seemed heavier than it should and we realized this was not our order but another woman who had come in shortly after us for pick up as well and went through the same experience. After another 5 minutes, we finally had the correct order. We had a banh mi, maple bowl, and chimichurri steak sandwiches. All tasted great but both sandwiches were on the smaller side and came with a very small bag of about 10 French fries. The flavors in these small portions were fantastic though. My maple bowl was a larger portion but really seemed to be a lot of quinoa with only a little bit of other ingredients in it. How long it took for us to get our food and how disorganized everything was despite 4 employees working with only 2 customers, definitely had us hoping for outstanding food to counteract the not great experience. We would definitely try here again in the future if we were passing through and hope that they just had an off day with service! read more

Found this place in a cool location and stopped in for lunch. I ordered the street meat it was amazing. They have a nice seating area outside very pleasant. Staff was friendly. This place is definitely worth trying! read more

Going to Kettle Lake Kitchen is a wonderful experience because your needs are heard and attended to. When I ordered to make the Banh Mi sandwich vegan, all aspects of that request were considered. The person making it asked if I wanted them to swap the fish sauce with a BBQ sauce in consideration that I ordered it vegan. They also used regular sriracha instead of spicy mayonnaise. Though these seem like minor changes, the attention to detail to ensure a customer's needs are met is exemplary! As for the flavor, it was phenomenal! The bread was very fresh and soft, so I recommend trying the baguette as Kettle Lake Kitchen gets theirs from bakeries. I'll definitely be returning for more spicy dishes and salads, although I'm sure you can't go wrong ordering here :) read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Butternut Squash Soup - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

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What a gem! I had the gingy bowl. It was amazing. They have benches outside where dogs are allowed. Staff was very friendly.

Food was outstanding. I had the Sticky Rice-- a terrific combination of flavors. If I lived here I'd be picking up from here all the time. The service was quick, friendly, professional, but the atmosphere isn't the best. For a quick and delicious meal, I'd 100% recommend-- They know what they're doing with flavor. read more

I can't get enough of this place. Every meal I've had here has left me impressed and satisfied, and I'm left feeling good about what I've eaten. The food is so fresh and delicious, and the staff are so friendly and accommodating! Great place for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! I could eat here everyday. read more

The selections that we chose from the menu for lunch were freshly made and delicious. The service was good but a bit slow. It seems that there were only two people working there at that time. The atmosphere is laid back and eco friendly. The servings were generous. We requested and received containers to enjoy the yummy leftovers later at home. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Chicken Cashew Bowl - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

A true gem. I ordered the Street Beef and my fiance ordered the Poke Bowl. Then we split the Lions Mane cakes to split. The Lions Mane cakes felt like a truly original recipe and were tasty. Spicy mayo drizzle really added the kick I wanted. I particularly loved the Street Beef over rice. It felt like a Brazilian/Chinese fusion entree and I was quite full after eating 2/3 of it, which for me is saying something. Ended on a high note with a delicious Raspberry Lemon kombucha. They really sell themselves on original recipes that use local ingredients where possible and this shows. High quality food that has no equal in this area. I will be coming back until I try every item on their menu! read more

This place is insane. It was good at the old location, but it is just outta this world now. It's out of the ordinary for northwest PA, so know that going in. Also know that there may be an initial sticker shock, but you are getting really good food, and a lot of it. Definitely a value. They are also willing to customize your order, so you don't have that excuse either. I apologize, I know this is a disjointed nonsense review. My lunch partner and I are still on food highs, and just a bit delirious. I cannot think of a single criticism, except that they're not open 24/7. Go. EDIT: Ok, I misspoke. You can get tofu in place of meat. I think that's it for customizing. Apologies. read more

Staying at a local campground and tired of hot dogs so out we ventured. So glad we trusted this app. Excellent food and great vibe. I got the maple bowl and my husband got the cheesesteak. Everything was fresh and seasoned to perfection. read more

Stopped in for lunch this week for the first time. So glad that I did. I got the gingy dish. It was fabulous...fresh, spicy and a lot of food. I had enough to make 2 meals. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Staff are very friendly. read more

I got the chicken bowl it was awful! The chicken was very over cooked and they recommended this. I was very disappointed.?

Everything is take out because of COVID-19 but there are benches outside! Definitely give this place a try the portions are so large you can get two meals out of it! I got the Korean bbq and it was sooo good, the picture doesn't do it justice. It was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had in meadville I would recommend getting this if you go! My sister got the chipotle chicken and loved it! I haven't gotten something there that I didn't love yet. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania

In town for work and always try to support the local businesses. Located this place on yelp figured why not. First walking in I was a little skeptical however when I seen the plate of food go past I knew I was in the right place. Ordered the street beef with no rice served over greens instead and it was awesome. Just the right about if heat and a great taste. If your In The area give these guys a shot I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

This place ROCKS!! Great food and great staff! Very happy to find a healthy spot in Meadville, PA

Excellent food with the most creative combinations, kombucha on tap, locally owned & many ingredients locally sourced. Definitely worth the 10 minute diversion from route 79 when traveling through Pennsylvania. Don't miss the plantain fries! read more

Service is great and the food is delicious. Usually I call to order lunch and go in to pick it up. Always smells so good in there. The only thing I don't like is dropping a quarter in the meter for just a few minutes. But that not their fault. read more

We love this place! Such good recipes with quality ingredients! Never had something I didn't like

Unique menu, fresh locally sourced ingredients, flavor explosion, best place in Meadville to grab a quick bite or take-out. Located in the historic Markethouse. read more

What a hidden gem! The bahn mi sandwich is amazing! I plan my trips around getting lunch after visiting accounts. The food is fresh local and delicious! read more

We were traveling through the area and very happy to find Kettle Lake Kitchen. Urban vibes in a small-town setting. The Bahn Mi was amazing, as was the Falafel Pita. read more

I never write reviews but this place warrants it! We are vegetarian foodies who discovered this place while traveling last summer. Made it a point to go again this year. So tasty, healthy, fresh, friendly with a nice place to sit outside. You can sub tofu or mushroom or jackfruit for meet in the bowls. Recommend the kombucha on draft! Y read more

Was pretty excited about this place but found the food pricey and disappointing. Got the pad Thai and wife got falafel bowl. Seemed decently enough prepared but food did not taste right. Flavors were all off. Wouldn't go back. Meadville is a fun town. Pretty and this place is in a nice location but seems like things are dying out a bit. Beautiful hotel for sale next door. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Meadville! The food is amazing, every time. I love that they post which local farms they are using. I also love that the food is healthy, yet doesn't lack on flavor. Well done, Kettle Lake. read more

Kettle Lake Kitchen - Chipotle bowl. Yum! - American Near Me - Meadville, Pennsylvania