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December 2023 by nickie p
Bomb . Com. Shawn and Leslie know what their doing. Healing foods that are VEGAN/GF/OIL FREE ISNT EASY. They are the best in town I cater from no one else anymore.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, oil free.Parking: It's part of a gym/ medical establishment so there is parking for wheelchair accessible as well.Kid-friendliness: A huge gym insideWheelchair accessibility: It's part of a physical therapy unit.
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October 2023 by Deborah Salvatori
Food is delicious, chef Shawn is awesome and the weekly specials as well as the items on the menu are so good! Makes eating healthy very easy.
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October 2023 by Michele Chinsky
Amazing vegan food- fresh and full of flavor- chef Shawn is on hand to explain everything about the ingredients, which are whole food and gluten free :) so
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September 2023 by Brian Gaa
Love this place, great food that's very healthy and tastes great. They are always coming up with new recipes and can tailor items to your needs. Highly recommend.
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September 2023 by Jack FitzPatrick
This place is awesome! Coconut Fajitas and the Blueberry Pie Bars are my favorite. Super friendly staff as well!
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July 2023 by Meg Zirkelbach
The restaurant is located inside the Centre Club. I've dined in and taken out... Both delicious meals! I have severe allergies and it seems vegan non GMO seem to agree with me. It seems to have helped with my arthritis as well. I have allergies to do many things and Shawn is able to help me with his careful labeling and he will make me dishes special order. Worth a try and see if you feel better!
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July 2023 by Ainsley Smith
Awesome restaurant! Food tastes great, and has great nutrition. Owners are very kind and helpful.
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May 2023 by Rita Cangialosi
I started a journey this year to eat healthier in hopes it will help my chronic pain condition. I've cut out processed sugar and am slowly working towards a plant based diet. Owners Leslie and Chef Shawn have been so generous with their time, knowledge and suggestions for my goal to get my symptoms in check. You can stop in for a grab and go from the cooler or you can pre-order from their website for delivery or pickup. All of their food is devoid of refined oils, sugar and processed ingredients but not taste. They change the menu seasonally and offer specials weekly so you'll never get bored. My favorites are the sun butter cookies, orange cranberry bread, and the Greek Bowl.
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March 2023 by Fitzroy
I had a great experience here! It was my first time, but all of the staff were very helpful and incredible overall. Highly recommend the Orange Creamsicle smoothie, 10/10
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March 2023 by Phoebe Griffin
Amazing food, I also love the atmosphere of the cafe. It's not something you find really anywhere else in the area to my knowledge.
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February 2023 by Valerie Wakefield
First visit and was definitely not disappointed. The menu changes seasonally. For this visit, the sandwich and cookies I got were awesome. The owner was so friendly and helpful. There are Many other items I am looking forward to trying out.Vegetarian options: Whole food plant based vegan food.Dietary restrictions: Mostly gluten free, in addition to wfpb vegan.
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February 2023 by Roy Bingham
Delicious and healthy. Shawn and Leslie are steeped in knowledge of health, fitness and nutrition and they are also fun! Great food and lovely people.
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February 2023 by Suzie Kormos-Davis
It’s such a blessing to find foods that fit into my whole food plant based diet and are also incredibly healthy and delicious. Thoughtfully prepared without refined oils, sugar or processed ingredients, and if you follow Ayurvedic practices, the foods are easily distinguishable by Dosha. They will also help you through the journey if this is all new to you! I have too many favorites to mention, and specials change every week, but you will never be disappointed if you order a bowl and cherry almond brownie. Also, the menu changes with the seasons and weekly specials so there is always something new to try. Pre-ordering is done on the website for delivery or pickup 2x week, but they also have a good selection of ready to eat/grab and go options in the cooler.
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February 2023 by Wendy Spalding
I am delighted that this super healthy vegan cafe is now open at Advocate Condell Centre Club Gurnee. I have bought several smoothies there after gym workouts and they have all been superb.Recently Essential Kitchen provided the food for a celebratory event we were hosting. The food and service was absolutely wonderful. The choice of dishes was innovative. I highly recommend their catering services.Dietary restrictions: Wonderful choice of vegan food which was adapted as our family and guests follow a wheat and grain free diet
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February 2023 by WendyCS
Essential Kitchen recently provided the food for a celebratory event at our home. The food was superb. They were great at accommodating our request for it to be wheat and grain free. The menu was innovative. There was plenty of choice and quantity. Our guests loved it and we can't wait to have them back! They took all the pressure out of hosting. Great value for money. Great service. Definitely worth readers checking out Essential Kitchen at the Advocate Center Club in Gurnee, IL. Wonderfully healthy and interesting juices and smoothies served there, along with prepared meals.
