We were excited to try Urban Kitchen, and it absolutely delivered. Right away, the decor stood out, unique without being over the top, warm, and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive without hovering. We started with drinks: blueberry mojitos and sangria. Both were fantastic. The flavors were perfectly balanced, refreshing, and it was clear they were made with real care and attention, not just poured and sent out. For appetizers, we ordered the chips with guacamole and salsa. We weren't expecting the chips to come out hot and clearly fresh from the fryer, but wow, perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The guacamole tasted fresh and clean, and the salsa had a great balance of heat and flavor without overpowering anything. I ordered the birria tacos, and they were outstanding. The meat was incredibly well seasoned, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell when food is prepared by someone who truly cares about what they're making, those kinds of flavors can't be faked. The Cobb salad was equally impressive: fresh ingredients, a perfect portion size, moist chicken, and a dressing that tied everything together beautifully. One of the nicest surprises was learning that Urban Kitchen supports the community through Meals on Wheels. It's always great to enjoy a meal knowing the restaurant gives back. The only downside? We live six hours away. That said, we will absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend! read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Front page of the menu - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

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First time here - very nice ambiance inside. X-Mas decoration up. Had the Cauliflower Bites for an appetizer, Market Salad and Birria Queso Tacos for main dish. All were Hot, well prepared, and Tasty!! Service was great. Will definitely be back. read more

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Nice, cozy spot. Staff is super nice and very helpful. Facility is clean and nicely decorated for the holiday (2024) which gives you a comforting vibe. Ordering counter with monitors displaying the menu items. There is an open seating area with tables, booths and if memory serves me higher bar seating as well. In addition, there is outside seating for the nicer months. We ordered for a party of 6: Birria Steak Tacos, Marriage Queso Tacos, Cheesecake Quesadilla with white rice and beans, Steak Burrito with rice and beans and corn in a cup, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with ranch dressing and fries and Steak Taco with Corn in a Cup. As well as chips with guacamole and salsa. Then as walking through and checking out the facility I saw another guest had some pretzel rods with cheese ... so I had to order that as well. I dont think there was a thing we ordered that we did not enjoy. Not sure the sandwich stood a chance. The chip were freshly cooked and came out hot and the guacamole and salsa were made to perfection. The Birria Queso that I ordered had such flavor and the cheese was stringy and was absolutely delicious. I tried a bite of the burrito with that wasnvery flavorful as well. The rice was unlike any rice I'd had before. I'd say, for the pretzels, make them bites and cook until a bit more crunchy and with that cheese ... those would be better (I think). But they were still delicious. Most certainly worth trying if you are in the area. read more

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The food is always amazing and fresh every single time i've come to dine in or pick up. The service is great and the restaurant is very clean. My new favorite is the Caesar Salad. Delicious! Check this place out! won't be disappointed read more

Holy cow! We began our meal with the cauliflower bites, which were sweet with a little kick - absolutely delicious! Next, we had the nachos, and oh my gosh, they were phenomenal! Super warm, light, and crispy. The green avocado sauce that came with the fish tacos was more salty than spicy but worked really well with the nachos and fish tacos- perfect in every way. I can't wait to try the chicken nachos next time. I ordered the fish tacos, and my boyfriend had the steak fajita. There was way too much food, but we were happily stuffed! Normally, I'm cautious about places with "urban" in the name, but we gave this spot a try after finding out the Oasis next door was closed. I'm so glad we did! The atmosphere is comfortable and the food is incredible. I do wish we could order while seated and with proper menus, but that's not a deal breaker. This place is a gem! I will be back! If you need a suggestion get the nachos!!! But everything was great! read more

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This is an awesome place. I recently moved into the area and was using Yelp to help me find places around me. The listing for Urban Kitchen caught my eye. It was especially the widely varied menu. So, while moving in, I tried it last night along with some family that was helping me move. I've got to say that we were throughly impressed. Right from walking in we were greeted warmly. It must have been the "deer caught in the headlights" look that we had on out faces when we were looking at the menus board that prompted the person behind the counter to inquire if it was our first time here. Once he heard our answer he came from behind the counter and asked if we were dinning in. We said that we were, he grabbed menus and took us to a table, then quickly walked us through the menus. Service was outstanding. The whole vibe, decoration of the place was fresh, upscale and very pleasing. Now for the food. We ordered a plate of nachos to begin. Well worth the price with a generous quantity of freshly made guacamole. The three of us ordered: a half rack of ribs with fries, Thai chili salmon with corn in a cup (Mexican street corn), and the fish tacos. Everything was very good to excellent, and bountiful. When the bill came, I was very surprised by it. Very upscale, delish, bountiful food at a reasonable price. It's been a long time since I've felt so pleased and satisfied with the level of service, food quality and quantity, to cost ratio. This is definitely a repeat! Too bad I did not take any pictures of the food or the interior. Upon my next visit, the first of many I see in my future, I will need to populate this review with many pictures. read more

Casual dining experience for area. Walk in and order food at counter and get your own drink. Place is nice and clean, chill spot to grab food. I ordered the birria tacos and cauliflower appetizer w horchata. Food was ready quickly and brought to my table . Everything was good, had flavor. Only wish the cauliflower had a little more sauce on it and that the birria tacos were a bit crispier. That's just personal preference though, will definitely be back to try more things. read more

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I ordered the chopped Salad from here, it was good taste wise and the dressing was also tasty. BUT I ended up finding a bug half way thru the salad. I was disgusted. I couldn't even finish it and threw it out. I did call the restaurant to complain but no one answered. I called a few times. There hours said they were still opened. I was disappointed and will never order from here again. I wish they would give me a refund. read more

Food was delicious and service was great. Nice and clean. Will definitely go back again!

Unfriendly counter guy. No greeting. Sullen. Terse. Reluctant to promote the menu. Lazy speaking style, doesn't enunciate words clearly. Seems hostile, frankly. Not service industry material. The breakfast potatoes were the best thing about the meal. I'd order those again if I were to ever return to this place, but I won't. read more

This is such a solid spot, I can't wait to come back again. We were looking for something quick and on the lighter side for dinner. The salads were made with fresh ingredients and the right proportions. The dressing was juuust the right amount, bringing the perfect balance to the salad. The cauliflower was even better than I expected, perfectly crispy and cooked. The prices were fair and the portion size matched. The restaurant is clean and modern with plenty of seating. The staff was welcoming and patient. We found out that this establishment is owned by two brothers who are passionate about what they do. I would definitely recommend this small business to anyone. Can't wait to return, really seems like everything they do, they do well! read more

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This was very good. I went there on a Saturday afternoon. It was a little slow, but busier when we left. I had the breakfast skillet and the potatoes are truly the best I've ever had besides my own of course. read more

This is a great place that we had heard about but never tried! We were the only car there around 8 pm on a Thursday night and almost didn't go in. We are so glad we did. Chicken Caesar salad, Mac and cheese, and steak tacos with elote were all delicious. It's a very attractive and clean place. The staff was very friendly! We will return to try new things! Sorry no photos: I was very hungry! read more

Nice place simple urban loft setting. Good food and sides could use a margarita menu. read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Steak torta, elotes, onion rings, rice, beans and steak quesadilla - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

Almost 2 years later and the food was still excellent! The menu was expanded and all our food was cooked fresh. Nice seating inside restaurant. read more

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Clean, cute spot. Service was quick and food was delicious. I will say I only rated 4 stars due to no salsa with the nachos. Never been to a place that didn't give salsa... I had the steak Nachos - The chips were homemade and the steak was perfect. Hubby had quesabirria tacos - his only complaint was that they were soggy but... we did take them to go and it was a 20min ride. Other than that the dish was still good. read more

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The menu is extensive. The service was impeccable and the food was very tasty. I will definitely be back

Wife for the Win! I wanted to try something we've not had before so I googled this place, menu looked good so we drove over. I gotta say it was absolutely amazing! From the beautifully decorated dining area, to the friendly staff, and flavorful food that came to our table relatively quick. We will definitely be back. read more

Absolutely amazing meal! The nachos are as good as the reviews say and they are huge. My breakfast was ridiculously good. My wife loved the salad and I'm told the quesadillas were choice from the boys. Go here read more

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I had a Cuban and it was full of flavor! I highly recommend! The service was very friendly, we were sat quickly and our food was delivered very timely. We will be sure to return when we are back in the area! read more

I ordered for delivery tonight. I got the chicken club sandwich. It comes with grilled chicken, tomato, lettuce, bacon, avocado, and mayo. Overall the sandwich was good but I feel it had too much lettuce which made it kind of soggy. The chicken was grilled to perfection and the avocado was fresh along with the bacon being crispy. It came with a side of fries and you definitely get a lot of them. I was personally a fan of them. I also got mozzarella sticks and they were some of the best I've had in the area. Great crisp, cheese pull, and crunch. read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Club chicken sandwich with fries - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

Recently dined here with a friend on a weekday and was impressed by the food and ambiance! From the outside I wasn't expecting much but the inside was very modern and cozy with wood tables, booths, and comfy chairs. The ceiling has cute twinkle lights that they turn on at night along with music which creates a cool vibe in the space. You place your order at the front counter and are given a number and they bring the food to your table. I ordered the Birria Tacos and my friend ordered steak tacos with a side of the cilantro rice. The Birria Tacos were hot and tasted really fresh. The meat was well seasoned and they put a good amount of cheese! My friend also really enjoyed her meal. So much that she mentioned returning soon! Overall, I thought the food was good, although the restaurant was a little pricey for what we got but I would recommend to anyone looking for a good, quick bite in the area! read more

We went with a small group and tried different dishes. I had the Cuban, wasn't anything outstanding. No one in the group felt their food was good enough for a return visit. So it's a one and done. read more

We ordered burgers. The restaurant was nearly empty. The food was barely warm at best, including the fries. Nothing above marginal. We will not be going back. read more

Still great quality all around. We ordered the steak nachos again...delicious fresh fried chips are hard to find with great steak. The steak tacos are full of the same delicious steak and served with elotes. The French dip is also good served on a very fresh roll. read more

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Hello! We tried takeout on the latest Zero-temp spell. Burritos and fries and Lemon rice a big hit! Generous portions promptly prepared and oh so tasty. Thank you! *Hoping the packaging becomes a little more 'green' but the menu will keep us coming back. read more

I got the steak nachos...you can never go wrong with nachos. Boy did they get it right!!! Everything was so fresh and delicious!! Cozy little spot that I would recommend over and over again!! Hands down the best nachos I've had in a long time! I seriously felt like I was in a hallmark movie with how cute it is inside! Super friendly staff too!! read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Steak Nachos - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

Excellent food, great service. The dining room is clean and nice to eat-in and the carry out service is great too. We've been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience. Highly recommend. read more

Do you love nachos? Then look no further! This is your spot. I had the best nachos of my life here! We added the steak and it was chefs kiss! I will be coming back here again and again to try more of the food and of course get the nachos. read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Steak nachos - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

I got the birria taco and honestly it was probably one of the better ones I've had so far! The consome was soo good, very flavorful and the meat was so tender. I also got French fries and they seasoned it very well! The service was very fast and I took take out but the environment was nice, lofty type. Overall would go back again! read more

We live in a small farm town about 55 miles West of Joliet. Once a month or so we go to Barnes and Noble on Plainfield Rd and afterward go out to eat. Found the Urban Restaurant on Yelp and it was close so we decided to try it out. No disappointments here, all was good. The service, the food, and the atmosphere. My wife had the Steak Tacos and I had the Market Salad. We also had a side of Nachos. The food was very tasty and well presented with ample portions. Needless to say the next time we go to the bookstore...............our next stop is the Urban Kitchen Restaurant. A little tip to beat the traffic you can always come in off Plum St. by the Meineke Car Care Center. read more

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Fantastic restaurant and food. Ordered the Birria tacos. Meat was juicy, gooey melted cheese inside, crispy fried tortilla outside. Not healthy, but oh so good. TRUE example of comfort food. Also ordered the horchata. Was very good. Plus it came cold, but with no ice. So the whole cup was used for the horchata. The waiter/host was more of a teenager. I assume the owners' son..? He was awesome. Excellent service. Very polite and friendly. I'll absolutely return here for more eating in the future. read more

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Are you kidding me???? THE BEST. Food was excellent! The workers were so nice and helped us pick the perfect meals! Love the vibe of this place, definitely made to attract everyone's different food choices! 10/10 recommend read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

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Looooved the steak & birria tacos!! They were delish!! Fabulous set-up; warm & inviting. I highly recommend!!

A very well mannered young gentleman took our order and answered our questions. The food was delicious and the prices were super reasonable! I will definitely be back! read more

Found this gem thanks to yelp! We were in the area on a Friday night and our regular restaurant was packed. I'm super happy we found Urban kitchen! We ordered a steak burrito and steak tacos with a side of chips and guac. The chips were cooked fresh which is rare to find these days! The guac was exceptional and I wished we lived closer because I'd be getting this on a regular basis! The steak was cooked to perfection! Staff was incredibly friendly and accommodated my picky toddler's requests! Highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

The food was delicious! We have been here twice. The staff was great. The restaurant was clean and welcoming. We had nachos on our first visit- I don't have a picture, but it was great. read more

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This place was amazing! Food was super good and they have something for everyone so it's perfect for people with different tastes! The service was so good!! Everyone was so sweet! Will definitely be returning!! read more

Urban Kitchen Restaurant - Fish Tacos - Southern Near Me - Crest Hills, Illinois

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Great flavor!! Our food came to our table nice and hot!! Definitely recommend the Birria tacos and Cauliflower bites! Urban Style burger was tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. Looking forward to trying more items from their menu. read more

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The food was ok - not great. Service was friendly. Ambiance was meh. Obviously self installed by people who are not craftsmen. Pretty much no attempt to have any ambiance. Flooring was poorly installed. read more