Kitchen 101 is a fast casual restaurant that's a great stop for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Located in Irving-Las Colinas's Toyota Music Factory, it's a perfect place to grab coffee and a bite to eat. This location has quickly become one of my favorite spots at TMF. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - It's a cozy, welcoming space that will draw your attention to the wall with all the menu items. Assorted pastries and grab & go bites sit behind the glass counter leading to where you place your order. There are tons of assorted seating, from booths to even an alcohol\coffee bar. And when you come for lunch, the aroma from their wood fired grill fills the air. 1 Star. Service - The staff is great. You place your order, get a number, and the food is delivered to you. On my visit, the one lone staffer was taking a long To Go order over the phone. The manager noticed and quickly came to take our order. This is great awareness and service! 1 Star. Food - I love coming here for lunch because of the grill. On this visit, I went with the beef kabobs and brussels sprouts with sweet chili sauce. First, the kabob was some of the most tender beef I've ever had. Is was soft, perfectly grilled, and paired well with the grilled bell peppers and onions. Never underestimate the depth of flavor from a wood fired grill. But the star of my dish was the brussels sprouts with sweet chili sauce. The tender brussels sprouts were great, but oh my that sweet chili sauce was incredible. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. While Kitchen 101 has a huge menu, the items I've ordered have been a hit. I'll be back for those brussels sprouts and weekend brunch. 1 Star. read more

Kitchen 101 - Beef Kabobs with Brussels Sprouts - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

I don't go to this area often; however, after discovering this spot through a Yelp UYE, I chose to check it out. I ordered a Keto Bowl containing steak together with a mimosa. My food was acceptable, but it did not excite me. Although the steak was good enough, the dish was not memorable at all. I thoroughly enjoyed that mimosa, which was quite good! It was truly a highlight to connect with fellow Yelpers and it always provides a genuinely great time. If I return, I would order something else to see if I prefer a different item. The atmosphere had the feel of an entirely relaxed brunch place and the service was also completely fine. read more

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I was at the same UYE with fellow Yelper Marianne C and some others, and we had a great time getting together. Unfortunately, the food was lacking a bit. My breakfast bowl with grits and sausage was quite plain in presentation, which was a bit surprising. The high point of it was that the grits were well seasoned, which is a rarity, so points there. Unfortunately, the rest of the dish was a little bland, aided only by diner-applied Tabasco. My cappuccino was not very good, either, despite the presence of a capable espresso machine. It seemed watered down and the foam was a little too firm. Also, it was served in a to-go cup, despite my order being for dine-in. Since this is a quick casual restaurant, the service mostly involves the staff bringing the items to the table, and they did well with this. Might try again if I'm in the area, but would hope for a better result next time. read more

Kitchen 101 - Breakfast bowl with grits and sausage - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Kitchen 101 is in a great location in Las Colinas. You order at the counter, which for some reason surprised me. They have a large selection. I started off with green tea, even though we ordered breakfast tea. It was good but they served it in a to go cup when we were eating there. Not a big deal but notable. I had the Gyro in a Naan with fries. The potatoes were thinly cut and fried crisp. They were the best thing! The gyros was certainly not made with gyros and not advertised as such. It had shredded meat of some description with lots of veggies. The Naan was chewy in places. This was not a good sandwich and had very little seasoning. Someone ordered donut holes and they were fresh, delicious and we ate those up!! These were very good. There was a race going on, so maybe it had them off their game because I see other really good reviews. read more

Kitchen 101 - Green tea - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

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A decent stop if you have to be in the area for business or travel. As a local, I cannot say that it will be a regular stop. I was in the need for a non-fast food breakfast. I had a breakfast bowl with grits, eggs and sausage. It was a savory dish. I added a slice of toast and was pleasantly surprised of its savory buttery flavor too. I'm curious enough to visit again for lunch. I'm told the lunch is prepared on wood fired grill. read more

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Checked out this very trendy eatery located a bit near the Toyota Factory in Las Colinas when there was a UYE and it was a great spot to try! The steak skewer was wonderfully simple, with a lovely side salad, yet it satisfied me completely. The table thought that the shared order of donut holes was a tasty and fun treat to end the meal. The stylish, welcoming vibe makes it a good choice for a nearby bite. The service was fast but never rushed. Glad to have tried this place. read more

Kitchen 101 - PALEO STEAK SKEWERS - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Food was excellent. I ordered the Korean bowl but everything the table ordered was absolutely delish. Unfortunately the service was horrible. The cashier didn't know the answer to any questions about the menu items. There were no beers on tap (or the tap wasn't working maybe). I ordered a Chardonnay and it was delivered warm. When I took it back up to the bar, the bartender said "oh yeah, our cooler is broken." This seems like pertinent information to give a customer before they order a glass of white wine. There were multiple other service failures that occurred. Such a bummer. The food had potential! read more

Dinner with a big group. I had the rotisserie chicken. 1/2 chicken and a side salad. It was over cooked or had been cooked a long time ago, But it was seasoned well but like I said it was very dry. Side salad was good. read more

Kitchen 101 - Rotisserie 1/2 chicken and a side salad - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

My mom and I went to this spot specifically because we LOVE artichokes and they had grilled artichokes, unfortunately they didn't have it on their menu anymore. But our cashier Arturo was amazing and great at recommending dishes and being transparent on what he wouldn't recommend. I got the steak skewers and broccolini - steak was PHENOMENAL and came with a chimichurri-like sauce. The broccolini I felt was bland and could use more seasoning. My mom got the Medi Bowl with lamb, which was good but the lamb was cold which wasn't expected. I also got one of the teas, which is good but also very healthy so I added some sweet tea. read more

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Was near the music factory when it started raining and we ducked in here for some breakfast. Wifi is strong and I was able to eat breakfast, warm up with hot tea (only green tea available). The space is very open and quiet and inviting! Staff is super friendly. There is quite the extensive menu but we were only looking to grab some breakfast. We got the breakfast tacos - egg and cheese only with avocado salsa (yum!) on corn tortilla and biscuit sandwich without cheese. It says on the menu that you get (2) tacos but mine came with three! Woot woot! They come out hot on a metal tray with small dipping bowl with salsa. Loved the ambiance and friendly staff. My cup for hot tea was a bit small and since it was cold outside, it lost heat quickly. Next time I will ask for a to go cup. Other than that, great spot for breakfast if you are in the music factory area. Parking was a little tricky, if no spots are open in the front area, you need to go behind under the building parking lot nearby. read more

Kitchen 101 - Biscuit sandwich! - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

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The food was subpar, but the service was excellent! Found this place after searching for nearby places to the Irwin Convention Center. It was a little walk, but it was worth it. The food came out fast and was extremely fresh. I ordered the pull pork sandwich with fries. The bun was buttery and delicious. The pork was ok, not seasoned on its own. The BBQ sauce came on the side, a little spicy but good. The fries were absolutely delicious. Had a slice of cheese pizza. It wasn't so great. The cheese was cheesy, but the marinara sauce was flavorless. The pizza had NO SEASONING. Unfortunately, neither did the cauliflower flower bites; although cooked to profection, they were extremely bland. I'm glad I tried it, don't have to return. read more

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Y'all this place is so good I ate here twice in one day! My friends and I competed in a 5K on a Saturday afternoon in the area. We needed somewhere to hang out until our adult field day event later that afternoon so we sat at a table on the patio. After a while we started to get hungry and decided to check out their menu. At the time they were only serving breakfast so I opted for the biscuit sandwich. The food came out so quickly and the sandwich was delicious despite the fact I wasn't a fan of the cheese on the sandwich but I'll have them take it off next time. I also had them give me the K101 butter and used honey and that set it off even more. After leaving we went to compete in our adult field day, by the time we finished it was dinner time. Everyone was hungry so we made our way back to the restaurant to grab dinner. I was torn between the Medí bowl and K101 burger. After seeking advice from the young lady at the checkout counter I opted for the burger and had no regrets! Again the food came out quickly, was the perfect temperature and tasted sooooooo gooood! The bun they use for the burger is delicious and the patties were cooked perfectly. I asked for bbq sauce on the side and received regular bbq sauce along with their liquid gold bbq sauce both very tasty. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant not only because the food is good but because of the service. It is very rare to go into an establishment and have everyone working there be so kind, attentive, and helpful. During dinner one of the mangers , Onix was on the floor, running food and taking care of customers. We called him over to praise the staff and the food and he took the time to tell us about the restaurant and recommended other menu items for us to try on our next visit. He mentioned that the pizzas are really good and when I asked for a sample he brought our table the vegetarian pizza. He wasn't joking the veggies were grilled to perfection and the crust was airy and had a great crunch. This place is amazing and if you are ever in the area you should stop by! read more

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The food was pretty fresh I had the veggie pizza on cauliflower (7/10), pepperoni pizza (3/10), curry bowl was my favorite (8/10).

Man! Where do I begin?! This spot is amazing. I don't know how I've never noticed it at the Toyota Music Factory Plaza. We were in the area for some activities and ended up eating both breakfast and lunch/dinner as well. For breakfast I had the avocado toast and eggs over medium! Both were so good and the eggs were cooked eggsactly like I like it! (You see what I did there ) the woman taking our order was super pleasant and helpful a well! Then for "linner" I had a bowl with lots of veggies. I must admit I was surprised when it came out cold but it was meant to be that way. Ónix, one of the managers, suggested I try a cilantro lime sauce with it which definitely made the dish even better! We also got to try the veggie pizza as well which was SO good! I honestly don't see them having a bad dish on the menu. Everyone loved their food and the service was A1! Easy 5 stars! read more

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The staff was amazing and the woman who helped us order was so sweet. Everything was clean and the atmosphere was really laid back but elevated at the same time. Food was awesome and the fries were a huge portion. I also got a strawberry milkshake and let me tell you, I wanted to order another one. Cannot wait to come back here and try new things! read more

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Overall an enjoyable, casual meal. Order at counter and food is brought out to you. Don't go expecting it to be a full service restaurant. Wasn't fully evident what drinks were on happy hour and then ended up getting charged more since "the prices changed from what was on the menu". In their defense, they did comp the wine but then I realized they also removed another "construction discount" I assume to make up for comping the wine. I wasn't sure what the "construction discount" was so I suppose losing it wasn't a big deal. Just wish the happy hour options and pricing were clearer to avoid the confusion. The Cuban sandwich was great. Different from typical Cubans I've had in the past since it had shredded pork and was on (I assume) homemade bread. The artichoke appetizer was good, too. read more

Kitchen 101 - Artichoke Appetizer (1) - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Ate here yesterday and was very disappointed after reading all the reviews I ordered a chicken skewer. It was dry and somewhat tasty. I can't eat a lot of spice so I couldn't eat the salsas and used ketchup which made it tolerable. I also ordered the broccolini which was well done, but had a little too much oil on it, and I ordered the brussels sprouts which were overly cooked chard and almost burnt 1/3 of them stayed on my plate because they were not edible. read more

I recently visited Kitchen 101 for a holiday lunch. I honestly had never even seen this little diner, tucked in behind Gloria's. This is a casual restaurant, where you order at the counter, take a seat, and your food is brought to you. The restaurant is has an open-concept vibe, the kitchen is visible and there is also a wall for nothing but wine, beer, and coffees. With such a large group, an employee was dedicated to taking our orders from the table (thank you!) The service was fantastic and quick. A few of us split the Kale dip app- yum! The dip was quite tasty (think hot spinach dip) with a little kick of hot pepper. The pita was served warm, just definitely not enough for the bowl of dip. It was a chilly day, so I opted for the grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup and a side of fries. WOW! The sandwich was stuffed full of cheddar and Gruyère cheeses, spilling over the edges. The soup, served piping hot, was delicious. I prefer a more acidic tomato soup, so this was perfect. The fries were also wonderful and crispy! I will definitely be returning for the same order as well as trying some of their other offerings! read more

Kitchen 101 - K101 Grilled Cheese with tomato soup, Add Fries. Look at all of that gooey cheese!! So delicious Oh, at the top is the Kale Dip-yum - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Ehhhhh! I order chicken with waffles. The waffles were soggy. Chicken was fine at best. I ordered the purple drink (don't remember the name) and it wasn't the best. Tasted like lemonade. I went 3-4 months ago. I keep getting adds on Instagram for this place so thought I'd write a review of my experience. I had high expectation from this place. But it was a disappointment. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our stop at Kitchen 101! My best friend was in town for a conference at the Toyota Music Factory and Kitchen 101 had been popping up in my instagram feed so this was the perfect opportunity to try them! We came on a late Wednesday night so the place was pretty quiet and empty. We were helped by the manager and he was super nice and informative. Let us know the ins/outs of the menu and his favorite items. I ordered the rotisserie chicken with mac & cheese and brussels sprouts (he recommended the brussels). My best friend ordered the veggie pizza with a little marinara added (the pizza itself called for only olive oil, no sauce). The chicken was a little dry and the mac & cheese....was different. I don't know what kind of cheese they use, I thought he said cheddar but...I don't think it was cheddar. My best friend tasted it and she wasn't too thrilled about it either, and she LOVES mac & cheese. The brussels sprouts were very good, I can see why they were the manager's favorite. They were cooked to perfection with the right amount of char, crisp and salt. Her pizza was also on point. Tasted like it was cooked in a brick oven, the veggies were flavorful and not over cooked and it had the crispiest crust *chefs kiss* For drinks I ordered a New York Sour which is a whiskey sour with a red wine float and she ordered a jack & coke. Their bar options were a little on the slim side but we made it work. We ended up staying and talking 30 minutes after they closed and we didn't even know it. They were so nice and kind when they kicked us out lol I'd definitely like to swing by and give them another try! read more

Oof... this just was not good. Maybe just a bad day but as you can see from the pic, the grilled cheese had barely any cheese on it? And the soup had so much ¿vinegar? In it that it was inedible. For $16 this was abominable. read more

Kitchen 101 - Grilled cheese? - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Food was on point, service was fast, staff was fantastic, and atmosphere was welcoming!! we came for breakfast. sweet tea was well made. eggs benedict was fantastic. breakfast bowl was great. skewered chicken was well cooked with a great oil mix for dipping. all the food was hot and well seasoned. will definitely be back!! read more

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Bring back the pimento cheese fritters and the meatballs with toast points! Bone broth too Cuban sandwich was great. Loved the banana pudding sugar tacos. Service great. read more

Kitchen 101 - Banana pudding tacos - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

First time eating at this establishment as we were visiting from out of town. Warm and welcoming greeting. Variety of menu options, including Keto options too. Restaurant seemed to just have opened. Weren't thrilled with gyro as meat tasted more like pork, food not well seasoned. Pecan pie was fair. Drinks not cold. Great suggestion by hotel but would not return. read more

Great place for food - Very clean + friendly staff + great atmosphere First time trying Kitchen 101 and it was a very good experience. I would definitely come back for more to try the other options from their diverse menu as well. Prices are good for the amount of food you get and taste great overall. Happy to eat here for sure! read more

Kitchen 101 - Carne Asada breakfast tacos with Avocado Salsa Breakfast potatoes Biscuit and gravy Shrimp Rangoon with Chili Sauce - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Great hidden gem within the Toyota music factory. Fun spot whether looking for a quick pick up for lunch or wanting to sit down with some friends for a nice dinner. Everything looked and tasted so fresh and delicious. They have such a large menu, great variety from breakfast, to lunch, dinner options, and desserts and bakery items. They accommodate all dietary restrictions as well from keto, to Palio, to whole 30 ... they have it all. They ever do catering and to go orders/desserts for your next special event. The staff was super friendly and accommodating to explaining the menu or recommendations. Cannot wait to go back and try some more menu items. Don't forget to try the banana pudding tacos. read more

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I am so glad my friends chose Kitchen 101 for our meal Saturday evening. Lately, great service is a rarity, but every staff member I encountered was friendly, polite, and attentive. I was craving a burger and skeptically ordered the K101 burger. It was DELICIOUS! I devoured within minutes. The french fires were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. All of my friends enjoyed their meals as well. The assistant Onix brought us several different sauces to pair with some of our meals without us having to ask. The cilantro lime, ranch, liquid gold, and the k101 burger sauce were all delicious. Onix was kind enough to offer us a sample of their vegetarian pizza which was excellent. I'm usually not a fan of veggies on pizza , but the veggies were grilled to perfect. I definitely recommend, and I will be back soon! read more

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Kitchen 101 was delicious! My partner and I went during lunch. The loaded tater tots were flavored so well and I loved the extra spice that the pepper added. The K101 burger was well crafted, cheesy, juicy, and the flame-grilled flavor was Burger King but light-years better! The Texas Philly was full of flavor as well and tasty but because the sandwich got cooler as I continued to eat, the cheese got too thick and I no longer wanted it. The fries were delicious and they served them with house ranch. That was a very satisfying lunch aside from the cheese issue though. read more

Kitchen 101 - Texas Philly w/ fries - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Service is great!! But I got the Protein Box today and it just was missing a few things. Chicken salad - at first - was sooo good! Then I realized it had dark meat which I don't really care for that much. And then I bit into some gross gristley piece that was nasty. Something not meant to be eaten and was in the chicken salad. Yuck. Mixed berries - they were lukewarm and the blackberries were semi-soft and had smushed. The walnuts...well, those are CANDIED walnuts and have a super spiciness to them. And they smell/taste like the tuna salad that is in same compartment they're in. Just had an "eh" taste to it. Hard boiled egg was GREAT! read more

If you are a vegetarian, this place is for you... So many delicious options to choose from! We went in a group on Friday evening and there was barely anyone there which was surprising considering how busy the Toyota Music Factory area is. We ordered a bunch of sharables and everything tasted great! My favorites were the avocado toast and kale dip. The grilled veggie pizza is more like a flat bread with good flavor, lots of veggies and very little cheese. Only thing we did not like was the grilled cauliflower, it was barely cooked, looked pale and lacked any flavor. The few drops of sauces it came with did not really help. The service was great, they checked on us multiple times. We were too full to try the desserts. Overall, a great place for casual dining. I wish they had a Happy Hour to go with the great sharables! read more

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A refreshing change from the usual fast(ish) food elsewhere. From source to kitchen to table mentality, and sense of freshness is ... well, refreshing. When the chef comes out to meet you when you enter, asks about your experience, it says a lot. 6 of us in our party, and we all enjoyed the various options. Service is pretty quick, food is made to order. For me, the power bowl was very good, the salmon grilled to perfection. They are still fairly new, but the restaurant filled quickly. This should be a great place for lunch. There's a huge beer selection on the wall at the back. Not sure how that will work. Will be back. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out and finally got a chance. This place gives me the "health" vibes. They have really good options. I got the Roast Chicken with two sides. The sides I got were the avocado quinoa and the mac and cheese. The avocado quinoa is simple and good but the mac and cheese lacked flavor. The mac and cheese should be changed in my opinion. It was too watery and had no seasoning. They still have time to try something different. Desserts: I think they have too many options and should focus on 1-2 really good sweets. A really good chocolate chip cookie or really good pie. Keep it simple and focus on the food. Sides: They are missing a good simple side salad and some good mashed potatoes( it would do well with the plates). This place kinda reminds me of Urban Plates/Jacks Urban Eats in CA. read more

Kitchen 101 - Roast Chicken and Quinoa & Avocado Salad - Diners Near Me - Irving, Texas

Thought we would give this place a try and so glad we did. The K1O1 burger was delicious amd the meatball sub looked great. My friend ate it up. Fries are extra, so we got the loaded tater tots. Not sure it was worth $10 tho. Looks and feels similar to a Panera or La Madeleine. They had pastries too, but forgot to check it out. We normay go to Grimaldi's, but they seemed to be setting up for a private party. The whole is growing, and such a great mix of restaurants there. read more

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It's a cute restaurant in a trendy area but the food was just okay at best. Definitely overpriced for the quality of food received.

November 3rd 2022 celebrated a friend returning to the states after 3 months abroad. First ever in this restaurant. The food, clerks, servers, and the ambiance of the place was astonishing ! The food had wonderful homemade flavor without a lot of fat. We had chicken and waffles, the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The cashier was very patient with us going back & forth with our choices, being our first time. The servers helped as well we had forgotten to pick up our eating cutlery and they went to get them. Finally we felt so welcomed, everyone including their guest/customers seemed so polite. Another friend is arriving this weekend and guess where I'm taking them? Kitchen 101 of course! read more

BIG NO for me, for the amount spent you do not get the quality, find another place to have brunch/lunch! Not very clean either... read more

We needed a pick me up coffee, so we decided to go to Kitchen 101. It's located in the back across from the Yardhouse. To order a cappuccino, just head right to the back of the restaurant. The employee will ring you up, and make the cappuccino for you. If you just wanted regular coffee, pay there, and they give you a cup. You then go get the coffee at the coffee station located near the cashier. Next time we definitely will try out the food. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

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First time. We enjoy our food indeed . Their menu has a large variety of plates to be enjoyed by anyone. Hard working people who are putting their best effort to please all the costumers. Definitely a place to comeback. Clean and very modern atmosphere. Thank you read more

I'm shocked that more people aren't dining here.... The food is delicious good size portions... Coffee is solid and I enjoyed my mimosa. Service was excellent. I think I've found my new neighborhood spot!!!! read more

Beautifully decorated and the food is delicious too! Large menu and wonderful coffee, wine and beer selections.