Essential Kitchen Cafe

Thank you so much for the nice conversation and the amazing smoothie and food! I'm so happy to have this wonderful blessing at the Centre Club!! I'm very grateful!!!

A healthy option eating establishment located inside the Advocate Center Club on Hunt Club. Wraps, smoothies, desserts, soups, and more. No membership required. Seating & WiFi available. You can ord... Read more

A healthy option eating establishment located inside the Advocate Center Club on Hunt Club. Wraps, smoothies, desserts, soups, and more. No membership required. Seating & WiFi available. You can order ahead plus they cater. Small business, big flavor, mom approved. Read less

Absolutely delicious. Everything is fresh and organic. I love that the preparation is done right in front of you. The owner is an amazing guy really great to sit and talk with him. Great energy and am... Read more

Absolutely delicious. Everything is fresh and organic. I love that the preparation is done right in front of you. The owner is an amazing guy really great to sit and talk with him. Great energy and amazing juice. Read less

Great little spot in Gurnee. The food is terrific and the staff is really knowledgeable. Wonderful location too, right off 94.

I’m so happy this popped up on my way back to Chicago. You can tell the owner/chef truly cares about health, the prices are good, and the food tastes great. It’s Vegetarian/Vegan comfort meets health ... Read more

I’m so happy this popped up on my way back to Chicago. You can tell the owner/chef truly cares about health, the prices are good, and the food tastes great. It’s Vegetarian/Vegan comfort meets health innovation. Read less

OMG, Fantastic food!!! Delicious, fresh, and nutritious. Meals to savor and wonderful desserts to please every palate. (Oops, mispelled palate) Essential Kitchen delights can also be found at Kelsey's... Read more

OMG, Fantastic food!!! Delicious, fresh, and nutritious. Meals to savor and wonderful desserts to please every palate. (Oops, mispelled palate) Essential Kitchen delights can also be found at Kelsey's Roadhouse and Organic Rootz in Barrington. (April 2025) Read less

Amazing!! Googled vegan food near me and this gem popped up. Circled around a bit confused—it was hard to believe that actual China Study-level, nutritionally focused food would be served inside a hea... Read more

Amazing!! Googled vegan food near me and this gem popped up. Circled around a bit confused—it was hard to believe that actual China Study-level, nutritionally focused food would be served inside a health club owned by a healthcare organization. What a refreshing glimpse of hope that healthcare could be turning over a new leaf! Wow! Huge kudos to Essential Kitchen for delivering healthy and flavorful food. Consider me thoroughly impressed! Read less

⚡️I’m in town for work and thank god I found this place -100% Organic, oil free, gluten free, plant based, Ayurvedic food - absolutely amazing ! If you want to eat delicious healthy food then this is... Read more

⚡️I’m in town for work and thank god I found this place -100% Organic, oil free, gluten free, plant based, Ayurvedic food - absolutely amazing ! If you want to eat delicious healthy food then this is where you need to go. If you are new on your health journey you. need to know that it is EXTREMELY RARE to find a place like this in America. Go out and support these guys - you will be happy that you did ! ⚡️ Read less