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LiteHouse Whole Food Grill

Restaurant Salad shop Burrito restaurant Catering food and drink supplies

Straightforward spot offering American wraps, burritos, tacos & pizza, all with vegetarian options. People often mention bowl, good, order, fresh, great, chicken, service,


Address

1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, United States

Website

litehousewholefoodgrill.com

Contact

+1 773-633-2587

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (743 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (13) good (12) order (8) fresh (7) great (7) chicken (6) service (6)
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  • 4/5 Breck Beatie (. 2 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere inside is thick with the smell of grilled food. So a little hard to breathe. But the food was quite good. I had the jerked chicken bowl which was delicious with just enough heat to be interesting. The root beer I had was good.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Dede A. 9 months ago on Google
    This was my first time eating and ordering from this restaurant via UBER EATS. Let me say I am not a fan of delivery apps and generally only use them when I am in a pinch because I find the quality of the food, service and overall experience and satisfaction are greatly compromised and decreased all while the prices are generally increased plus service fees and taxes. I would rather personally dine in and have my food served "fresh" or at least fresher than the offerings sent out throught the delivery apps (I doubt I need to be more specific on that topic.... IYKYK) . I ordered The Southwestern bowl and a Strawberry Lemonade and was not impressed in the least with either selection. The lemonade was warm upon arrival as it was in the same bag and right next to the food , it being the Lemonade was not fully filled and nothing to rave about especially for the price. The bowl lacked bite or much flavor in my opinion no Southwestern flavors ( cumin, cilantro, onion,garlic) and it smelled a bit rancid or sour upon opening which was concerning......however the portion was generous in part to my requesting double protein at an ...$$additional cost. The "Spanish rice" tasted pre packaged and hard the chicken had no distinct flavor to it just salty , there were black beans and corn sprinkled throughout and a bit of their version of "Pico de Gallo" and forensic traces of cheese and tortilla chips and some leaves of romaine lettuce there were also fajita veggies (that were steamed at best). It was served with a Cilantro Lime sweet dressing I didn't care for but the Salsa and sour cream ( $$additional charge) helped marry the bowl to make it tolerable. Based on the reviews this may be an establishment you must try via "dine in" in order to have a better outcome. I ended up trashing it despite trying to make it worth the effort. Just go to C***p***e or even Burrito Be*** for a bowl !!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry K. 5 years ago on Google
    My first visit to LiteHouse Grill was great. The space is big, a fair bit of seating, some really cool art on the walls, and an overall nice vibe. The staff was kind and friendly. The All-American wrap with All-American sauce was really good - a good price for a good amount of food. Food took a while to make, but it's because the meat is made to order. We were the only ones in line so we didn't wait long. I can see how if there was a long line or if they had a lot of call in orders, it could take a while for the food to come up. But it's really solid food for a good price - worth the wait. And the locally made cookies - Cookies with Curves - were amazing. I definitely recommend this place. Good non-meat options for folks. And they do great work in the community!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J. Colt D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a Vegan bite. We were in town taking in the MSI. Walked down to this place and wow! Awesome food!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kethur Buckner f. 1 year ago on Google
    The sweet potato fries were “bussin” cinnamon and sugar not too sweet fire overall. Veggie bowl ha a southwest flavor, the house poppy seed dressing complemented the raw veggies, sweet and savory
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joshua K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food at a great price and amazing & God fearing staff! Great vegetarian options! Tables were sticky though bit still a big hit and must visit!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 King Emanuel F. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the southwestern salad bowl. It was really good. Customer service was great. It wasn’t crowded and I didn’t have to wait long for my order. The restaurant had a nice artistic feel as well. I would definitely go back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Whitney 2 years ago on Google
    I love to make my own chicken bowl. Everything is fresh tasting and made to order. Their made drinks are BOMB! Establishment is pretty nice with drawing and pics. They even have some info off how they help the community and school kids. However, their bathroom is always out of order so good luck on that. But over all the food is fresh and good. The place is clean and nice to look at 😊 I’ve introduced this place to at least 4 of my friends who are regulars here now.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antoine F. 5 months ago on Google
    This place has always served amazing food. Happy to see them continuing to expand and get more business. I purchase the jerk chicken Alfredo bowl every time. In the past they seemed to have one cook who would oversalt if they made it, but that is no longer the case. They've got delicious cookies and tasty salmon bowls as well, but nothing compares to the jerk chicken Alfredo in my opinion. If you're looking for some good pasta, order it immediately! The only reason i don't order from here more is because I'm sure I'd happily give them all my money.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BlackRock Insurance G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has great food, decent location, but street parking only. The prices are a bit on the steep side for the offerings and they nice-and-dime you extra sauce. Not cool. An extra salad dressing when you use tiny cups should be complimentary, not an upcharge when I'm spending $40 for two salads - Jeesh!!@owner/manager.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kay D. 2 years ago on Google
    They’ve been much more consistent lately - and I appreciate that. I’ve never had a bad meal here but sometimes service is off and when it’s busy don’t expect them to answer the phone. I’d also avoid complicated orders for delivery because you can’t make any modifications, but when calling in or coming in - is a breeze. The fresh guac is my favorite and the chips, if fresh, are also great. From the salads to the jerk quesadilla! All hits in my household!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pii Double E. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the Mango Salmon bowl. It was delicious..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M D. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the Salmon Fettuccine Bowl. It was delicious and flavorful. I was surprised how tasty the dish was. 2 strip of salmon. I will return. The restaurant ambiance was of a fast food environment. Few tables and chairs. Have to scan code to see menu. More entries than previous 53rd street location. Flavorful drinks but no diet drinks for seniors. Not the ambiance previous restaurant Orly's had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abn B. 5 months ago on Google
    Lite house grill always a hit. Food always fresh and cooked to order. My go to is the buffalo kings bowl. The jerk chicken bowl a hit to
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Korie M. 1 year ago on Google
    We chose this place looking for a reasonably healthy food with vegetarian options nearby the Museum of Science and Industry. The place looks a bit “under construction” in the seating area, but the kitchen was open so you could see them cooking everything which I appreciate. Everything was delicious- wraps, burritos, bowls, and French fries. Would stop again if I was in the area

  • 5/5 mary m. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved everything about my experience there. The customer service, the food, and the atmosphere. I will be back.

  • 1/5 Jay 6 months ago on Google
    Overall food is pretty good. Service is solid. Everything is usually pretty timely. Food is hot and fresh most of the time. But I do not understand why they open from @ 6 on a Saturday. Saturday is such a premium day of service why do you only open up at 6.

  • 5/5 Mandy D. 7 months ago on Google
    We came to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary and were fortunate enough to have Layla as our server. She is AMAZING!! She was extremely attentive without being bothersome and even went above and beyond by bringing us an anniversary dessert and taking our picture for us. She is a rare find in today’s society.

  • 5/5 Patrice M. 3 months ago on Google New
    LiteHouse Whole Food Grill is my go-to flavor party! Let's talk about their Southwest Bowls – pure magic with a zing that makes my taste buds do a happy dance. And don't even get me started on their Alfredo, a creamy delight that's basically comfort in a bowl. LiteHouse knows how to turn a meal into a friendly flavor adventure. If you're into good vibes and great taste, the Southwest Bowls and Alfredo are your golden ticket. LiteHouse has my taste buds hooked and happy! 🍲😋

  • 4/5 griff i. 3 months ago on Google New
    Tasty sweet potato fries. Healthy portions that belied the low cost. My party had quite a bit of leftovers for another meal.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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