protein bar.

i'm not a big chain restaurant eater. ok, that's a complete lie. i'm obsessed with chipotle, as every good vegan should be. i've even included a link, in the case that you are unfamiliar and/or not obsessed. yet.

anyway. there's one chain (ish) place i've been wanting to try for a while, simply based off of claims from several friends & family that i would absolutely love it. this legendary establishment is ... protein bar.

the reason why it has come so highly recommended to me : "we do healthy... healthier with a commitment to flavor & great service. we know you're busy & want to take care of yourself at the same time -- so we make it simple, fast & delicious to fuel your body while allowing you to take care of the other things in your life." welp. sounds about right.

so one friday, off i went into the loop to meet mah bestie (hi, carly!) for lunch at protein bar.

all packaged up, ready for immediate consumption :

here's what i had ...

green city vegan bar-rito :

marinted organic tofu, kale, toasted pepitas, chickpeas, house-made creamy vegan chia dressing & super 6 salad mix, wrapped in a whole-wheat flax tortilla. 
alright, it's got vegan right in the name. it's got to be good, right? yes. right. no joke, amazing. and uber-filling. like eat half and save there rest for an afternoon snack kind of filling. *i later found out this can be made into a salad. next time, friends.

vegetarian chili w/ onions & vegan cheese :

also, delicious. for me, chili is one of those nostalgic items. to be able to add cheese & fresh chopped onions made me so happy. this cup o' chili could have been absolutely terrible & i still would have loved it.

well, that solves it. protein bar is my new favorite lunch place in the loop. enough qualifiers there, for you? i am 100% certain that i will be back on the reg. so many items to try, so much time to try them.

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protein bar
235 s. franklin street
chicago, il 60606