Essential Kitchen Cafe
About Essential Kitchen Cafe
Essential Kitchen Cafe is a 100% vegan juice shop spot in Gurnee, Illinois. With a casual and trendy atmosphere, it offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Diners come for comfort food and healthy options at breakfast and lunch. Guests give it 4.9 stars over 38 reviews, and prices are budget-friendly.
Amenities & Offerings
Essential Kitchen Cafe FAQ
Is Essential Kitchen Cafe fully vegan?
Yes. Essential Kitchen Cafe is a 100% vegan restaurant, so everything on the menu is plant-based.
What food does Essential Kitchen Cafe serve?
Google lists Essential Kitchen Cafe as a juice shop, with prices around $. Dishes on its Google menu include Strawberry Cream Crunch (V/P), Chocolate Mango Cheesecake (K/P) and Purple Ube Muffins (K/V). Gluten-free options are available. See the full menu on their website or in person.
Does Essential Kitchen Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes. Essential Kitchen Cafe offers delivery and takeout. Availability can vary, so check before you order.
What are Essential Kitchen Cafe's hours?
Essential Kitchen Cafe is open Monday to Friday 6AM-3PM, Saturday 8AM-3PM; closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
Where is Essential Kitchen Cafe located?
Essential Kitchen Cafe is at INSIDE CENTRE CLUB, 1405 Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031. Use “Get directions” on this page for a map and driving directions.
Where can I see the menu for Essential Kitchen Cafe?
View Essential Kitchen Cafe's menu on their website (essential-kitchen.com) or on their Google Business listing linked on this page.
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Essential Kitchen Cafe Reviews
Kisha Adams
Google Reviews
Everything on my plate was delicious, so good I clean the plate. Definitely getting the monthly meals plan here 😋 OH How i forget the blueberry oatmeal square it was so good I forgot to take a picture of it.. maybe next time
Mike McGreevy
Google Reviews
I am a member of the Centre Club, and the Essential Kitchen is a nice friendly...healthy addition to the facility. Shawn and his staff are always polite and courteous and the smoothies are delish! For a quick pickup on your way out from a workout or perhaps a comfortable sit down after one, you can also enjoy one of the many breakfast/lunch offerings on their menu. 👍🏻👏😊
Brent Strom
Google Reviews
I only get a smoothie in the morning so far, but if I had time, I would come back in the day for lunch. The ingredients are fresh and the prices reasonable. What is most impressive is the service! So super fast as I have to get to work. But I don’t even need now to give my phone number for the reward points. He has already memorized it. In short: super efficient, super friendly and super tasty.
Zachary Steckel
Google Reviews
Super delicious, yet also ultra-nutritious dishes. Clearly, a lot of pride and joy has gone into the menu, and I couldn’t be more grateful that this place is nearby. We subscribe to a surprisingly affordable 8 meal a week meal plan, and it’s been a game-changer for our household. The chef is incredibly accommodating of dietary restrictions. We have a long list of ingredients we need to avoid in ad
Virginia Guillen
Google Reviews
I love ordering the smoothies and juices Essential Kitchen provides! They are organic and delicious! I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys getting the most out of what they eat!
