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Protein Bar & Kitchen

4.7 ★★★★★ · 482 Google reviews · 24 photos
Health food restaurant · Chicago, IL

Protein Bar & Kitchen at a glance

Reviewers frequently highlight the restaurant's fast service, fresh ingredients, and user-friendly ordering app, noting that staff are generally professional and helpful. Common menu items include protein shakes, smoothies, and burritos, with customers appreciating the clean environment and quick turnaround times. However, recurring criticisms involve inconsistent portion sizes, specifically complaints about low protein content relative to the price, and occasional issues with food freshness or missing items on delivery orders.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 482 reviews (81% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 482 Google reviews (218 with written comments, 28 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 76% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Juice Bar serving Chicago, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.7
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482 reviews on Google
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Laura Zuckerman13 reviews
★★★★★

Great menu and they are fast!

  • Order type: Take out
  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Seating type: Indoor dining area
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend
  • Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection
  • Parking space: Difficult to find parking
  • Parking options: Paid parking lot, Valet
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Nina Frazier4 reviews
★★★★★

The staff is always professional, and the store stays so clean, and fridge is always stocked

  • Order type: Take out
  • Meal type: Breakfast
  • Price per person: $20–30
  • Group size: 9+ people, Suitable for all group sizes
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend
  • Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
  • Parking space: Not sure
  • Parking options: Paid parking garage
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Nina! We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed our team's professionalism and our commitment to maintaining a clean store with a well-stocked fridge. Creating a welcoming environment for our guests is incredibly important to us, and it means the world to know that our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon at our Huron Street location!

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PatrickLocal Guide · 21 reviews
★★★★★

Fast and healthy and delicious! Love the Mexicali burrito!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the review! 🙌

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donyale gray1 review
★★★★★

ayan was patient and helped with menu

  • Order type: Dine in
  • Meal type: Other
  • Price per person: $1–10
  • Recommended dishes: Chocolate Protein
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Crystal Topcik6 reviews
★★★★★

Ayan is super nice and helpful!

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Nicole Del Hierro7 reviews
★★★★★

I love this place . Always have excellent quality food and the service it’s very nice

  • Order type: Take out
  • Meal type: Breakfast
  • Price per person: $1–10
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend
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Marlus Lau11 reviews
★★★★★

Ayan is 5⭐️

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John Bailitz4 reviews
★★★★★

Great staff; friendly and helpful. Wonderful food; always fresh and fast!

  • Order type: Take out
  • Price per person: $1–10
  • Recommended dishes: Wrap
  • Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend
  • Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thanks for the ✨ - hope to see you back soon!

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Celina Barajas8 reviews
★★★★★

Food always tastes fresh and is ready fast!

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Lesley Miller4 reviews
★★★★★

Delicious and refreshing shakes with fast and friendly service!

  • Order type: Take out
  • Meal type: Lunch
  • Price per person: $1–10
  • Noise level: Quiet, easy to talk
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the love! We're thrilled you enjoyed our shakes and experienced the friendly, efficient service our team brings every day. It's awesome to hear we hit the mark on both taste and speed! We're here to fuel your lifestyle with delicious, protein-packed options, and feedback like yours keeps us energized. Hope to see you back at our Huron Street location soon for another refreshing shake!

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