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Protein Bar & Kitchen

4.1 (183 reviews)
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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!

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.

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.

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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The buffalo bowl is my most favorite thing ever. A sprinkle of Sriracha sauce makes it extra spice-aaay!

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Get the superfood vegan salad each time and it's tasty and healthy! Folks at this branch in particular are very friendly!

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I was pleased to find great vegan options downtown. Protein Bar has nailed it with good, quick (and healthy) vegan food. Thank you!

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Healthy, fast, and delicious! Great first time there. I had the southwest salad and could not finish it all.

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Headquarters Beercade River North - Hurricane Fries

Headquarters Beercade River North

4.0(602 reviews)
1.0 mi•Near North Side
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I haven't been to a barcade where most of the games were free, so that was a really nice surprise…read more We originally just went to kick off a bar crawl, but they had trivia/Jeopardy going on, it was freezing outside (low 20s), and we ended up staying way longer than planned. It was actually a really fun time, and I'll definitely be back. The pizza looked really good too, but I didn't even see a kitchen so I'm very curious how they're making it.

The Doctor was at an auction at Tamarkin Camera and me and The Queen and BFF #1 were looking for a…read moreplace to hang out to have a drink while waiting on him to wrap up. Unfortunately Machine was not open, which is downstairs from this place, so we went here. Usually there is a bouncer outside, covering both places, but no one was at the door so me and The Queen walked upstairs. The bouncer was upstairs and saw us come in, so he asked for ID. He explained that everyone gets card before they come in, which is not a issue for me. The overall vibe, for me, was definitely a frat hangout vibe. There are arcade games all over the place and cutesy names for beers and cocktails, like the Froot Loops (vodka, coriander honey, oat milk, shochu, saline, milk carton, and froot loops). Man I do not do cocktails and this is the reason why. There is too much going on in that glass for me to deal with. Prices for cocktails range from $14-$15. BFF #1 got a vodka soda for $13, but looking at the size of the glass, it was on the small side. BFF #1 said it was on the weak side. I was happy to hear that there was prosecco, so I got that. The Doctor showed up and got a beer. The selection of beers was limited from what I could see on the wall, maybe there was a list someone else behind the bar. The bartender was a really sweet, she was all smiles and kept calling me baby, which was so funny to me. I tipped her well because she was great on them pours of prosecco. We did not do food as we were heading to Club Lago for dinner and I didn't realize that they had food until I checked into Yelp and saw the online menu. The Queen actually went to a DJ set here with Roosevelt, I believe, and said it was a good event. Not a place I would normally hang out in, but I can see the appeal for folks in their 20s as I would definitely say outside of The Queen, the three of us were the oldest folks in there. Lots of people taking Instagram photos and posing or making short videos with those ring lights. I imagine it can get super loud when it is busy, but that is a vibe for some folks. I would say if that is your thing, this is the place for you.

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Headquarters Beercade River North - Hurricane Fries: HQ sauce (soy-ginger gastrique), bonito flakes, nori, and sesame seeds

Hurricane Fries: HQ sauce (soy-ginger gastrique), bonito flakes, nori, and sesame seeds

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Chalet

3.7(191 reviews)
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Stumbled upon this gem on Valentine's Day and I lovedddddd every bit of my experience!…read more For starters, they had cute valentines themed drinks and they were so tasty! They also decorated for Valentine's Day and it was soooooo aesthetically pleasing, great picture props! The music was also a viiiiibe -- whoever was DJing understood the assignment that day! Our server's name was Alon, and she was amazing! Very attentive, sweet, and informative. I told her I needed her name so that people would know who to look for when they visited next lol. She maintained great service, even when it got busy and she had to help others! Now, let's get to the part that matters most: the food! My best friend and I both had their burgers -- so fillingggggggggg and the house made aioli chefs kiss! We already decided we'll be back to try the tacos bc Alon said they're fye and I trust her judgement! The drinkssssssss -- honey listen, the champagne drink was a cute starter bc that margarita definitely didn't come to play! Also -- we didn't have reservations and still were seated in a timely manner with timely service! I'll be revisiting them for sure!

It was just okay! Basic breakfast some R&B and high prices and gratuity added ! We had a large…read moregroup some of the food came out quickly and other had to wait and send items back . Several of the ladies complained of cold food and uncooked bacon ! I personally don't get the hype!

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Arbella

4.4(695 reviews)
0.6 mi•River North, Near North Side
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We love Arbella!! Atmosphere inside was great, really large space! We sat at the bar, the…read morebartenders were super friendly and attentive easy to talk to and order from. LOVE the $6 cocktail of the day happy hour (M-F 4-6pm) . Our cocktail of the day was a watermelon lemon drop which was delicious!! Will be coming back next time in Chicago! My local friends new favorite staple bar.

Months after visiting, Arbella still ranks among the best cocktail bars in the city for me!…read more One thing that really makes Arbella unique is their globally inspired old fashioned menu- whether you're an old-fashioned fan or not, these are a must! They've upped their happy hour game by including a rotating global cocktail with previous menu drinks and a daily kitchen special. This time, I ordered the oldest old fashioned and the Oaxaca old fashioned to drink. I thought the first was the best old fashioned I had ever had, but the second was even better! I loved the subtle yet not overpowering smokiness of the mezcal in the Oaxaca. Neither were too sweet and you could really taste the high quality bourbon. We ordered the Korean fried chicken and coconut shrimp to eat from the happy hour menu. The shrimp was super crispy with a delicious ginger-orange compote and rice vinegar pickled onions. Highly recommend! I did think the chicken was a bit tough, but the flavor was good. Another great experience of many to come! If you haven't stopped by Arbella yet, add this to your bucket list asap!

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The Dearborn

The Dearborn

4.4(2.8k reviews)
0.3 mi•The Loop
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New favorite! Came downtown from the 'burbs for a show - my sweetie called ahead and we got a GREAT…read moretable just inside the door, perfect for people watching. Tasty drinks - the grapefruit pilsner was a perfect choice for a warm spring evening, and our server was funny and sweet. Sticky ribs appetizer was spot on, with just enough heat to keep it interesting. We shared the fish and chips - perfectly cooked, crunch and sweet, great fries! House made slaw and tartar sauce was out of this world! Gotta make one comment on something we didn't have. The next table over, two middle aged women order cheeseburgers. When they came out I almost regretted ordering the fish. They were huge, juicy, and looked incredible. This two ladies, drinking their Chardonnays polished them off, that's how good they were. Next time... Dessert? Why not? Sticky toffee cake please. Perfect with a cup of black coffee. Out the door and on our way - we'll be back! Thanks!

We dined at the Dearborn on a Saturday afternoon with my family. Our reservation was strategic we…read morearrived hours before we assumed it would become very crowded. The seating was tight. Overall I was having a good experience. The food was OK. The menu was limited. Oh btw, the special that day was a $70 wag goo burger. That interaction between me and the server reminded me of a car salesman trying to sale me undercoating for the car i just purchased. REALLY I can't make it up. The experience dropped to a single star as our dining experience was nearing an end. The manager of the front of the house. Made a conscious effort to make it clear that the table we were dining was needed by waiting customers. I've never ever experienced this before in any restaurant in the Loop. I can't and will not recommend dining here. This is why I'm giving 1 star. I my opinion The Dearborn maybe they need to be in a different location. Maybe located far west of the Loop. I would suggest instead of Dearborn maybe Halsted St. and probably change their name to The Halsted. Im not going back. OH btw good luck in your new location.

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Beatrix - Whipped Feta

Beatrix

4.2(2.7k reviews)
0.6 mi•Near North Side
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While staying in town nearby I came here for breakfast... I chose this place because the reviews I…read moresaw were all great and once I got there, I understood why! Service was very helpful, friendly, a nice! The menu for breakfast is very good and they have a very popular and amazing coffee bar with lots of pastry options too. I chose their Bacon, Egg, & Cheddar Sandwich and asked for hash browns with it and for those to be extra crispy. Starting with their regular coffee - it was great! Then the food came out relatively quickly and looked amazing! The egg was PERFECTLY (ABSOLUTELY PERFECTLY!) cooked! The sandwich came together and tasted amazing... I especially loved the bites of freshly sliced jalapeño and the arugula in the sandwich too!! The has browns were made the way I asked and tasted sooo good! Overall, I would definitely recommend giving them a try and I can see why the reviews were so good! My visit was very nice.

Overall, it's a pleasant place to meet with friends or coworkers after work. The music isn't too…read moreloud and doesn't interfere with conversation. As for the food: I understand that this is very subjective, but neither my husband nor I enjoyed the appetizers. That said, my husband did like the kebab. I had the whitefish - overall, it was pretty good. If it weren't for the lemon, the dish would have felt like it was missing some brightness in flavor. The service was very polite - no complaints at all.

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