Clearly, I am a food lover. It's obvious. But I also try hard to keep a certain level of fitness (read: Jillian Michaels and the treadmill kick my butt daily) and eat healthy on all of the occasions that I'm not splurging on a crazy tasting course dinner. However, when I can have a tasty meal AND consume a reasonable number of calories, it's happy party day. Protein Bar allows me to do that.
I got lunch here once over the summer and had been looking for an excuse to make the long walk over from my office to Franklin Street. WeGiveToGet had a special Groupon-like deal (3-drinks/bowls for $9!) so it looks like I'll be back a few more times in the coming months. I dropped by on a cold Monday morning and decided to try their Pancake in a Bowl, which is a creamy bowl of oatmeal that really tastes like a pancake with all its maple syrup goodness, AND the kicker... 225 calories, 7 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein. Like I said - happy party day!
I also sampled the Wrigley Peeled drink from the super friendly staff (especially for 7 am!) so I think the next visit might require a drink... but some of the other bowls are tempting too! My one complaint with Protein Bar is that it's a 20 minute walk from my office. I guess the walk is good for me, but it's so flipping cold in the winter. Thinking about opening an east Loop location soon? Pretty please?
Protein Bar
www.proteinbarchicago.com
235 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 346-7300
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