My office ordered lunch from Grk today for the first time, and it was amazing, fresh, hot, and fast, and delivery guy was very friendly. I had a plate with chicken kabob topped with rice, tomatoes and cucumbers, hummus, onions and a delicious wheat pita. Seems like Grk will be our new regular spot.
Review Source:Meh. It was ok. Neither my lunch companion nor I were particularly impressed. I thought the chicken (rotisserie) was dry. He thought his portion was small. It would be nice to have an option with no grains whatsoever for those of us avoiding them. I also thought that they were a bit disorganized at the counter, and one guy stood half way down the line and kept yelling questions at me, which I couldn't hear.
Review Source:Grk Kitchen is a little better than Roti, but they are not very catering towards their customers. Â All of the plate protein options (except steak) are the same price - I asked for 1/2 vegetables and 1/2 pork and they refused to do this without charging me extra. Â Chipotle allows you to get 1/2 chicken 1/2 steak for no extra charge. Â So while Grk kitchen is ok in terms of taste, customer service (in my opinion) is #1 and they don't do a very good job at it.
Review Source:I ordered delivery to our office for 13 people. We had our order in by 10 for an 11:30 delivery- food arrived early at about 11:10. GRK is only two blocks away from us but it was basically 0 degrees outside...nice to have delivery for an option.
4 stars given the overwhelmingly positive reaction for the office. Even the pickiest eaters were satisfied- GRK has a ton of customizable items and they got our entire order correct! They were great about separating and labeling each person's order so there wouldn't be any confusion.
If you do an online order on Zuppler and register, you get 10% off your first order. Not a lot for one person- but pretty substantial for the  whole office!
Another great lunch spot in the Loop!
I was actually walking to another restaurant when I discovered GRK. Â The restaurant had great curb appeal, so I decided to give it a shot. Â I tried the white bean tomato soup and lamb on a wheat pita. Â The soup was flavorful and a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. Â The lamb pita, which I had them load up with all of the possible toppings, was filling and delicious. Â
I left GRK full and feeling as if I made a somewhat healthy choice. Â I'll be back for sure.
The food is good, but the system used to serve it is not so good. Â The first thing that I noticed at this place was how confusing the menu structure is. Â Most places have simple lunches or dinners grouped so that you can go up to the counter, say what you want, and take care of a few details, and you are done. Â This is a greek Chipotle wannabe and, I am sad to say, if you can get over the system used to order the food, then you may like the place.
For example, I wanted a Gyros sandwich - a fairly standard item in most greek places - and told the guy what I wanted. Â (The menu demands that you ask for a wrap or a plate - how am I supposed to know what is best for what I want without talking at length with them, and this is at a busy lunchtime) Â He did his best, but he was overgenerous on the veggies and miserly on the meat. Â Bottom line, I was confused and had to watch like a hawk since they were integrating phone orders with the in person orders and that made me nervous. Â (Ever go to a new place where you don't know what to order and then you end up getting someone else's order?) Â I had the hummus as a side and found it a bit runny - not having enough substance.
Maybe I am being too harsh, but with Haifa Cafe around the corner and providing personalized service for exactly what I want, I probably will not return here. Â I also think the way they have their menu constructed is too confusing. Â You end up asking for something you think should be included but find it is a side and costs extra. Â I think they need to rethink this menu system.
Harsh, but honest. Â I wanted to like it, but probably won't be back to try again.
I have been going to Med Kitchen, now called GRK Kitchen since it opened. Â At first, the good was great. It was great tasting, hot, fresh with a good portion. Â After the last couple of visits however, I'm very disappointed. Â The food lacks taste, its not as fresh. Â It was actually cold when I received it. Â The side portions have gotten smaller, and the cost seems to have gone up. Â I wont be going there as much as I used to. Â Also the servers are just not as friendly and enthusiastic as they used to be.
Review Source:I went back today, prepared to do battle, and as Alden V. mentioned, Med Kitchen is now GRK Kitchen. I feared that the staff would be different and that the credit I was due from being overcharged would be null and void as it was from the former establishment. I really only expected a credit of $1.25, but since "sausage fingers" ended up comping my entire lunch, I'm leaning towards forgiveness.
Not sure why they changed the name either, because it is exactly the same menu, setup, and staff, albeit with slightly higher prices now.
Med Kitchen is now Greek (GRK) Kitchen. Â It's not a new place, it's been "re-branded". Â The food is pretty much the same with a couple small menu changes/additions. Â
This place puts down a pretty good product, but it isn't quite at the level of Roti or Naf Naf in my opinion, which are both within a block of here. Â I stopped in here most recently because they were giving away free pita sandwiches for the re-launch, and to see if anything is markedly different.
The meat has good flavor and they have more options than most places which is pretty sweet. No one else has spicy feta, which is awesome! The rice could have some more spice and pop in my opinion. Â One thing I'd recommend/comment on is that I'm not a fan of all the little extra charges. I like when I know what I'm paying for up front without needing to worry about paying extra for add-on's, like that spicy feta that's soo good. There are definitely worse places to eat at in the loop and if you're looking for solid-tasty gyro meat, this is your place for sure.
The owner responded to my original comments surrounding the re-branding. He explained that it's not a sneaky move to revive the restaurant, or anything like that. They were awarded a space in Northwestern Hospital and it was suggested that the "Med" could be confused with Medical, so they relaunched with a new name.
The other menu changes could be worth exploring, so I'll probably stop back to give GRK another go.
I come here at least once a week for lunch. You can't beat this place. I usually get the chicken kabob plate with rice, hummus and tomatoes. It is delicious and pretty cheap. I get a small glass of water and I usually don't refill it. I feel you get a lot with the plates for your buck. The staff is very friendly. There is not a lot of options but the food is so good. Gyros platter is also pretty good, want to try the salads one day.
It's super quick and super tasty. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the loop.
For a downtown lunch spot, Med Kitchen is a pretty safe bet. I usually always go with the Greek salad with chicken kabob as my meat option. I get it so often I usually don't have to order, as the staff know what I like. I also appreciate that the salad comes with a warm pita to soak up all the vinaigrette dressing at the end.
The reason this is not 5 stars is that the line during the lunch rush tends to reach to the door and the ordering line is a little chaotic. I think if this could be worked out, it would be my everyday spot. Can't go wrong with Med Kitchen!
Med Kitchen is a great place for a hearty lunch. Â They serve authentic Mediterranean cuisine and it is consistently fresh and delicious. Â My favorite is their Platter with chicken kebobs, orzo, mixture of cucumber and tomato, salad, hummus and any other sauce, and it always comes with their pita bread. Â The platter is around $8 which is average in the neighborhood. Â Their orzo, kebobs, and falafels are the bright points at this place. Â I personally like their pita bread because it is very soft and not crunchy. Â A must try, but be warned they don't skimp on the serving size and you may find yourself sleepy at your desk after eating it all.
Review Source:The first impression of this place was great. I was very much reminded of a GREEK version of Chipotle to be quite frank. This is a good thing. I was very satisfied by the food that I ordered...Greek Sausage Wrap. I give them all the credit for their fast service and clean, interior. I will be coming back or more.
Review Source:Omg this place is super awesome. it's perfect for lunch, and its super clean and has great food. We tried the gyros platter and the chicken kebob platter. Both are delicious, I loved the tzatziki sauce and the orzo pasta. The hummus was rather a let down, but they have a killer orangini drink that comes in a cool bottle that I like. Im going to use the bottle to make a vase for flowers.
The place doesn't have a great ambience, but it has high cielings, is super clean, and the staff is helpful. They even made us fresh falafels which were super delish.
The 2 platters were $20 and fed three people. Reason enough for me to come back. See you soon Med Kitchen~
I'm a huge fan of the Loop's OTHER Mediterranean go-to lunch spot (Roti!) so I was hesitant to give Med Kitch' a try just because I was fearful it wouldn't be as good as its competitor.
As soon as I noticed not half as many toppings resided behind the counter a la Roti, my heart sank a little.
One bite into my rotisserie chicken plate, though, and my heart fluttered like a tiny hummingbird.
Med Kitchen might not have as many options as Roti, but what it has is good and that's all that matters. I have to disagree with the Yelpers who say the food is bland - my entire plate overflowth with spices, garlic and tasty-ness.
The biggest bummer is the prices, though. $10 for 'fast food' is a few steps above what I'd like to pay for lunch. $8 would be awesome. But whatever. I'll still go back.
Med Kitchen offers a healthy lunch/dinner alternative with fresh foods and great taste. It's a build your own meal kind of joint, with options of sandwiches (pitas), salads, or 'plates'. The choices are authentic for Mediterranean cuisine and there are a ton of options. Sure its not the most amazing Greek food, but it's a good substitute.
I went here with a friend for lunch and we both enjoyed our meals. Service was fast and friendly, but it was very 'in your face' and 'hurry up and order' once you got to the cooks. Nothing special about the restaurant decor, but overall it was a good lunch.
Atmosphere: 6/10
Service: 7.5/10
Food: 8/10
Oh, Med Kitchen...what would I do without you. Â You aren't the very very best Greek I've ever had, but you are fast, reliable, delicious, and ever so convenient!
Seriously, how can you go wrong with good Greek quickly? Â This place gets super busy at lunch but the line moves pretty fast. Â You get the choice between salads, wraps, or plates. Â I usually opt for the plate because it includes your choice of a main meat (anything chicken or gyro is a guaranteed win) or dish (falafel and spinach pie!) a pita (white or whole wheat all nice and warm), rice or orzo pasta (get the orzo!!), tomato and cucumber salad with your choice of greek toppings, and then you get to pick between hummus or baba ganoush and then pick another sauce for your meat. Â Its not way too much food, and its all really fresh and appears to be fairly healthy depending on what you choose. Â They have yummy sides of stuff in the case, soups, and fountain soda or bottled choices. Â
All in all, its a very solid choice if you are jonesing for some quality Greek/Med style food that is affordable and are in the Loop M-F from lunch to 8pm. Â Go there now!!
My office has had food from Med Kitchen brought in for several office functions and I have enjoyed the food every single time.
For our last function, we ordered the Greek salad, chicken, falafel, pita bread and hummus. Â The Greek salad is wonderful and has a good dressing and big chunks of Feta cheese. Â The chicken is seasoned perfectly and cut nicely as well and makes a great filler for the pita bread. Â
I'm a big falafel fan and these falafels do not disappoint. Â They have a perfect crispy outside and the filing is delicious as well.
Overall, totally worth having it catered to your office for any office function.
Bad day at the Med Kitchen.
Offered up by a trade association as one of 8 neighborhood spots, Â we chose poorly. Â Ordered the Chicken Roti Wrap.
The wrap was old and hard along the edges
The chicken was chunky, overcooked and dry.
I expected it to be thinly sliced and juicy as I saw the gyro style turning meat in the background. Â This meat was pre-sliced.. chunked, and sitting in a steam table pan.
the cucumber, pickles, olives and sauce were good... but overwhelmed by the two main ingredients noted above.
I stopped by their website this morning to send a note but the contact page offers only a fax number.. no email... they don't seem to want to hear from people.
There are loads of fine , inexpensive , eateries in the neighborhood. Â This is not one you need to try.
This marks my first BAD review.
Hands down one of the best "greek salads" I've eaten for the taste, price and portion. I'm a Greek salad junkie and try it nearly anywhere I go, and this place had a  nearly perfect salad topped with perfectly seasoned chicken kabobs pieces, accompanied with either a whole wheat or regular pita.
I was a bit skeptical b/c I definitely am not a fan of Roti and love authentic Mediterranean cuisine, but I am definitely adding this to my list of regular go-to spots for lunch! Can't wait to try out more of the menu!
I decided to check out Med Kitchen at lunch today because I am about to give up meat for a couple of months and thought I could see how good their veggie options are as well as have some gyro meat before Lent. I liked this place enough but I agree that some of their food is quite bland.
Like: the gyro meat. Although it seemed a bit dry (they don't slice it right off the  revolving skewer thing even though they display it that way for show), it was quite tasty and not too fatty. Rice was fluffy and light, and seasoned well but not too salty. The ambiance/venue was as many described- like a Greek version of Chipotle. Sterile, fast food-like but clean and pleasant. Overall, I felt like this was a 'healthy' lunch alternative whether it was true or not.
Dislike: everything else was rather bland. The cucumber/tomato salad had no apparent seasoning and it seemed dry. The hummus was probably the most bland I've ever had. The yogurt sauce was also bland. The bill came out to be $10+ with a drink. Not expensive, but not cheap for what it is.
Still, I gave it 3 stars because there's nothing that objectionable about it and it's relatively close to my office so I'll try it again when I'm in the mood for something other than the usual (lunch) suspects.
Because I'm in the middle of Revive! Wacker Drive, getting to Washington was a bit challenging. Â Now that construction has moved down I was able to find this place and venture in. Â
I agree with one yelper's post - It seems fresher to me than Roti. Â
I like their tzatziki sauce a lot more than Roti too.
And I LOVE the fact they have pickles!!!
With that said, I really do not like the thickness of the lebanese bread for a wrap. Â Just too thick. Â I think the rotisserie chicken is less than appetizing. Â It tastes overcooked and generic. Â I think charging $.50 extra for steak is a joke.
Will I return? Â Eventually. Â It's not bad...it's just not great
Chicken Kabob! Yes, I love coming here to have chicken kabob. One plate costs $7.25 and comes with two giant skewers of chicken kabob that's right off the grill. With your plate you get rice or pasta and some pita bread. I added some tahini sauce and loaded it up with some onions and veggies for a delightful snack.
Lines at Med Kitchen are reasonable and the place is very clean - reminds me of the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. There is plenty of room and you won't find yourself too crowded even during lunch time. Try the chicken kabob and enjoy!
In a word, bland. Life's too short to eat bland food. Med Kitchen's arrival to the scene is like the mean younger brother to Roti. Only it's not as sexy.
Everything had no flavor. The chicken, the rice, the feta cheese, the yogurt. Bland. All bland. How can you throw that much on a plate and not have any flavor? I went with a chicken kabob plate. Big mistake. I almost speared myself twice trying to get the damn chicken off the skewers. It's like they were glued on. These weren't very lunch friendly as I needed a mountain of napkins when I was done to clean up the mess I made. I'm not sure why they don't take the chicken off the skewers prior to serving.
In the end the only thing I partially enjoyed was the pita bread. But Med Kitchen follows the basic rule for lunch success in the loop. Unfortunately, it's speed and delivery that make it shine. The flavors won't bring me back.
First time I had eaten at a Mediterranean place here, and I was suprised that I liked it-But due to a new job I started eating at Roti-Today I decided to see which place was better and I have to say it's Roti-
Pros' for Med Kitchen:
Their steak is a bit better
Rice is good
Con's:
Hummus has no taste at all
Taziki (sp?) is not so good
If you eat there the plate is so damn heavy
Like I said, I had nothing negative about this place until I ate at Roti, which just has more flavor in all their food-
Fresh, fast, authentic and delicious. Â All perfect words to describe Med Kitchen. Their food has a Lebanese/Greek flair for those well-versed in Mediterranean cuisine... so it's a beautiful blend of simple spices for the meats (olive oil, garlic, touch of lemon), an array of fresh cut vegetables, a delicious orzo pasta (unfortunately for me I spend some time picking out the black olives), and a few sauces (tzatziki, hummus) to choose from. Â
I recommend the lamb schawarma sandwich with a Lebanese wrap (oversized, thin pita)!
Enjoy!
Really wanted a steak wrap, but for $1.50 more, I wasn't willing to pay close to $9... maybe when I feel more indulgent.
Tried the gyro's instead, with everything on the classic pita.
Pita is toasted lightly, giving it a toothsome chew. Â Thinly sliced pickles, along with some of the nice slaw mixture, some tzazki sauce, olives, thinly sliced onions topped of the food. Â Fresh veggies and tasty.
The gyro meat was already pre sliced and pulled from a prep container. Â Was seasoned nicely, and while not perfectly tender, wasn't overcooked either.
Just under $7 for a pretty filling gyro sandwich... Tasty, fast, and enjoyable, but from a price standpoint, Greektown offers much more and more tender gyro meat for the same price.
Verdict: Â Enjoyable, fast, and fresh veggie ingredients are wins here. Â The price, unfortunately, is in line with Chicago food... slightly over priced likely due to rent at the location. Â I'd go back to try some other items in the future.
This is a great place for lunch if you don't want crappy stuff like McDonalds, or having to spend $20 on something decent. Â Med Kitchen falls right in the middle. Quick, easy, cheap and best of all - its good! Â
You build you own sandwich and when i was there I had a sandwich with gyros meat, Diced Tomatoes & Cucumbers, Spicy Feta (Tirokafteri) and Hub's Tzatziki. My only complaint was that they put ALOT of tzatiki on my sandwich, which made it almost too rich. Â I ended up only eating half and bringing the rest home. Â
The falafel is just ok, its kind of fluffy and sweet, which is not what you want in falafel. Skip it. Â
I am definitely coming back here whenever I need lunch downtown.
Yet another place to add to my lunch rotation!
This place is kind of like the Chipotle of the Mediterranean Food world. You choose a sandwich or plate, a filling and then toppings. The steak is good, I like however they prepare it and whatever marinate that they use. It has a good flavor to it. I just wish they would chop it up a little instead of leaving it in large strips. It's not easy to eat those in a sandwich, I usually have to use a fork.
You can have fries in your sandwich which I tried once. Not bad at all. I always go for olives (it's an addiction) and the lettuce is nice and fresh. Of the sauces I've only had the tzatziki and it's good.
I tried the falafal and that's just ok. Not the best I've had but also not the worst. I want to try to dolmades... they're on my list. Since there are so many options I'll be sure to be back soon to sample the rest of the menu.
Have you ever eaten in a place that was soooooo bad that you felt you had to give it another try......because it couldn't have actually been that bad. Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Med Kitchen
Med Kitchen is near where I work so I thought they might have amazing fresh pitas that would be stuffed full of fresh vegetables etc. Nope, welcome to the Loop buffet station where everything was cooked that morning - 3 hours before anyone orders it.
I thought I could get a warm pita stuffed with fresh Chicken, mayo and fries and instead I got something that looked like King Kongs condom stuffed with cold fries cooked 30 minutes earlier. The Pita wasn't even warmed before putting any of the fillings into it. I ate less than half of it and threw out the rest.
I went to Med Kitchen again today to see if it would be any better. I walked into the restaurant and it was completely empty. Walked to the counter to see all the food still left over from the lunch rush still in the famous buffet station. Old cold fries were still in the fryer basket so I turned and walked out.
I really hope this place improves and gets the basics right.
Went here for lunch around 1pm. The space is huge with plenty of seating, which is nice because it can be hard to find a seat in the area at lunchtime.
The service was fast and efficient. We walked in (no line), ordered, paid and sat down within 3 minutes. Nice!
The food is very good. Eat-a-Pita this is not. There is plenty to choose from, and the portions are huge. I had the chicken kabob on pita with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and tzatziki. Very filling, and only $6 +tax!
It's a great deal for lunch. I will be back.
I love Med Kitchen! I went there for the first time today with a friend for lunch and loved it! A nice addition to this area of the loop and much better than Haifa Cafe on Wells.
I can't comment on everything, but I tried the Greek salad with chicken kabob on top. It was really yummy! The ingredients were fresh and the chicken was very flavorful and not dry like most kabobs are. The Greek dressing was good, but didn't blow me away. I would definitely have it again though.
I really liked the layout of the place too, nice and big with ordering similar to chipotle. I enjoyed the atmosphere, tall ceilings, somewhat modern decor, nice music. A nice place to sit for lunch in the loop.
I'll be back for sure!
Wow. Med Kitchen is very good and will be giving Taza a run for its money. The pita is full of meat, great onions (great), and other veggies, and on top of that comes an amazing sauce. This all for under $8.
I also like to do the weight test when I pickup lunch to-go. The test where you kind of feel the weight of your lunch bag and this bag weighed just trust. I'm not talking about the deceptive french frie type weight, I'm talking juicy, dense type weight.
I stopped in here the other day to grab some B-fast to go. A new b-fast place on my walk to work? Yay!
I have to say, I was very happy with the taste of my feta, tomato and spinach egg wrap. I love that you are able to choose between the Lebanese bread and a pita, since pitas are generally too "bready" for me. My only complaint was that I wished there was more spinach on it.
The prices were average for the area, and the employees were very friendly.
I'll definitely be back!
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