LiteHouse Whole Food Grill

I saw someone post this business on TikTok and knew it was my first stop once I arrived in Chicago. The Jerk Chicken bowl was 🔥🔥. The chicken was very well-seasoned and tender. The veggies were fresh, and the serving size was reasonable due to the price. I did swap my dirty mustard sauce for the chipotle sauce; I’m not a Dijon/honey mustard person. The chipotle sauce was so good, but the bowl doesn’t need a sauce. My friend ordered an Alfredo bowl, and it was delicious. I am very curious to explore their menu when I visit home again. Oh, and the food was prepared fast! We were in and out the door. The establishment also has seating if you want to sit and eat. I would recommend it!

Ive been craving something healthy and flavorful and litehouse whole foods Grill hit the spot. I ordered the fire blaze salmon bowl and it was SO GOOD! It came with honey mustard dressing and I didn't even need it. I also had the strawberry lemonade 10/10. When I'm in the area I'm definitely going to come back.

Litehouse Whole Food Grill is hands down one of my favorite spots for fresh, flavorful meals! Their Steak Nachos are an absolute must-try—perfectly seasoned, loaded, and beyond satisfying. The Lite Thai Salmon Bowl is another favorite, packed with vibrant flavors that never disappoint. Their tacos? Unbelievably big! And the Steak & Salmon Alfredo? Simply delicious. I can’t place an order without adding their crispy green tomatoes—they’re a game-changer. Five-star experience every time!

If I could rate negative stars I would for this place! The woman at the front, taking orders, was rude, too rude! When my daughter came in first (30 minutes after I was told my order was ready) the woman ignored her. Then when I come in 30 minutes later the woman (with the nose ring, and multi color hair - in case you all encounter her) was rude to me too. I asked if she can ask the cooking staff how long my order would take, she said 2 minutes without asking them! I waited longer and saw people coming after me and getting their orders and leaving. I will never go to this place again!

So I went to LiteHouse this evening… and this is the second time I’ve ordered fried green tomatoes there only for me to get back home and they are completely burnt.

Love the food here. I’ve been coming here for a while and the food is always amazing…especially the size and amount of food that you get. Service is great, and i can always just sit and enjoy a nice meal when i come to Litehouse. The Cajun Alfredo pasta bowl is my favorite.

The food is great. However, when ordering on DoorDash there is no option to make additional comments/details to the order. Also, they will not pick up for me to make the request. Due to this, I am unable to take the sugar and cinnamon off of the sweet potato fries.

Shout out to Litehouse whole food grill. My bf picked a to go order today. I ordered chicken nachos. However, I was worried about my chips getting soggy. Not only did they separate the meat, cheese, etc from chips. The chips are made in house && so good.

Customers service was good. The ground turkey nachos were very good. I waited only 10 mins for my food to be ready.

If I could rate negative stars I would for this place! The woman at the front, taking orders, was rude, too rude! When my daughter came in first (30 minutes after I was told my order was ready) the woman ignored her. Then when I come in 30 minutes later the woman (with the nose ring, and multi color hair - in case you all encounter her) was rude to me too. I asked if she can ask the cooking staff how long my order would take, she said 2 minutes without asking them! I waited longer and saw people coming after me and getting their orders and leaving. I will never go to this place again!

We never got our food and when contacted they gave us nasty attitude and said we can't remake your food unless you return the original order. It's very frustrating because we never received it in the first place

I remember when this place first hit Hyde Park on 53rd across the street from their current location over ten years ago. I ordered a Steak Fettuccine bowl and a Peach Lemonade through Door Dash. I received it fast. The steak Alfredo was good! The portion size was massive!!!! A little overly salty for my taste but still good! I wished steak taco meat sized pieces weren't used either. It was kinda off putting. The peach lemonade was really good too! Nice and refreshing! Not overly sweet! Next time I will try the Salmon Fettuccine bowl I have heard great things about it!

After previously ordering (and loving) the Caribbean Mango Jerk Salmon Bowl from Litehouse, I decided to revisit the menu to see what else they had to offer. I was intrigued by the Mikkey Halsted Pizza. According to the menu, it has: Love Crust, Marinara, Grilled BBQ Jerked Steak and Chicken, and Mozzarella Cheese. Yet another hit from Litehouse! I'm already a fan of bbq on pizza, so that was an immediate win. The jerk steak and chicken was spicy, but not so spicy that I couldn't enjoy it. There was a good amount of mozzarella cheese, and it seemed as though there was either Italian seasoning and/or oregano already on the pizza. The "love crust" was actually naan bread...and who doesn't love naan?! Chewy, but strudy enough to stand up to all of the toppings/ingredients. 1 thing I do wish was that the crust was a little more crispy, but that's nothing that my air fryer couldn't fix. Litehouse just might be my new go-to for lunch delivery. I can't wait to try something else from the menu. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood

A friend and I decided to try Litehouse Whole Food Grill. When we walked in the ambiance was great. We were greeted by the Cashier. I took my time to look over the menu to see what I would want. I ordered 3 Tacos with Ground Turkey and Cheese and a side of Sour Cream, a Rice Bowl with Ground Turkey and Cheese, and a Strawberry Lemonade. The Ground Turkey and Rice were seasoned very well. I do feel like I had more cheese in my bowl than anything else. They price point was average and it is a place that I would revisit.

To be honest I was going to give them another chance after one bad experience but I had another equally frustrating experience. To start, their posted business hours are not accurate - they often close early. This wouldn't even bother me that much except the customer service is AWFUL! The guy at the register (I wish I would've got his name) actually rolled his eyes and sighed at me but this isn't the first time I've experienced them being rude. I absolutely won't be back here.

As a buffalo chicken connoisseur, and a man who would have a harder time turning down a good bowl than Willie Nelson, I had to try their "King's Buffalo Bowl". 10/10 I will definitely be back again. Would absolutely recommend to anyone for a spot to grab a lunch whether take out or dine in. Staff and service super friendly even during a big lunch rush. Lemonade was killer as well.

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.

I've never eaten here and I won't. This place spammed car windshields with flyers that when rained on adhered to the glass and can't easily be removed. When my wife called to complain, the manager told her it wasn't his responsibility. It is. If he must continue to litter cars with flyers, he can use a supplier that makes flyers that can be removed and discarded. And if he gave a damn, he could have found out how to remove the adhesive and called us back to tell us. But I guess he doesn't and that's okay because I know better than to patronize a restaurant that doesn't give a damn about customers.

Everything. Order never arrived. Homebound senior. In a starve or die position. Better try elsewhere else and hope they provide a meal to homeless person.

I do not often get to visit and explore the Hyde Park area often due to my work schedule. Hubby and I left a comedy show and stubbled across this GEM. The service was great, the food was hot and tasteful. The owner asked us to try a new sauce and we were honored. The sauce is perfect and delicious. This GEM was just what we needed for our date night.

The place is nice to sit in and eat there. I had a bowl and I quite liked it. Overall I recommend the restaurant

The food, the food, the food... this is seriously one of my favorite gems in Hyde Park! The food is always so fresh, flavorful, and absolutely mouth watering! I tried something other than the salad and bowl today; the Caribbean jerk salmon wrap made their way! It's a bit spicy but worth the kick! The fried green tomatoes are the best I've ever had, and I'm from the south!

I enjoyed carry-out from here today and it was fantastic! I had the cranberry chicken bowl and it was outstanding: delightful flavor, especially the dressing, and a very generous portion size. I will definitely order from here again very soon.

Specifically asked for brown rice in my Mediterranean bowl order - after I got home there was Spanish rice in the bowl instead. It wasn't worth driving all the way back to the restaurant, but I'm very annoyed I didn't get what I ordered. I shouldn't have to dig into the bowl while at the restaurant to ensure that my order is correct. Not happy.

Food is good. Service is horrible. No longer have Black workers and these new workers are slow and don't understand English.

The first time I went, I got the jerk chicken salad/ bowl. It was really good. The gentleman who took my order was very friendly and polite. The second time the young lady took my order. All over. I enjoyed the food and the service.

This food is horrible. They serve you recooked food and the veggies are days old. This is my 3rd time trying the food since they relocated and it's the worst food in Hyde Park. Side note they charged me a dollar for sauce for my wrap that came with no sauce. It saddens me to say all this because I really liked this place before they relocated.

The food is amazing. If you're into Chipotle, head a few blocks over to Litehouse for your cravings instead. You'll support local and the food is so much more flavorful. I've had all the things here, salads, bowls, wraps, fries, tea...I recommend them all. I want to give it 5 stars. I really do. But the service needs some improvement. I ordered online because I knew wait times could be long. I still ended up waiting 30 minutes after the estimated time. They also we're out of chips and guac. GrubHub sent me an email that I got a refund for it, but no one in the store told me they were out of it. They just handed me my order when it was done and that was that. I want to come again, but will probably come pick up my order later than estimated because I can't see them being reliable with that estimation.

Jerk Alfredo is the only thing I get from here and it's always really good, may need to add additional sauce.

Green fried tomatoes taste amazing they were cooked all the way through, the breading was very seasoned. I also really enjoyed the salmon pasta salad. The salmon was cooked on the dry side which I prefer. They also gave me more pasta, like I asked. The workers seemed friendly and the house made lemonade was delicious! The inside of the restaurant looks bare and unimpressive, I would definitely stop by again to explore the menu.

It's not a place if ever go back to! Horrible slow service and food wasn't great. I'd rather not comment any further.

The hours are weird and not entirely reliable, and the menu is a trap for the unwary (anyplace that has jerk chicken, salads, and fettucine bowls all in the same section makes it far too easy for me to make bad choices). But if you focus on the part of the menu where you get to concoct your own salad you can get some simple, fresh, delicious things from a nice local place. I highly recommend a salad with steak, giardiniera, and whatever veggies strike your fancy. But hopefully you know what you like on a salad. Again, the key is to concoct your own, and ignore the many other concoctions on the menu. (And of course it should go without saying that you definitely must order takeout or delivery and observe proper social distancing!!!). I regret that it took a pandemic for me to fully appreciate it.

Food is good.Too much sauce on my fettuccine bowl,but good.Nice portion.The little young black girl at the front counter could use some customer service training cause her head ain't there.Her body is .They need new front counter staff ASAP.If I go back and she's there I won't order from this place.Oh yeah...They need furniture.A couch or something.

Ordered the veggie crumbles bowl with some waffle fries, and tried the fried green tomatoes. WOW!!! The food is incredible!!! Definitely going on my top 10 all time best places to eat list!

It's a shame when a place has good food at decent (slightly inflated) prices but the contact/communication is off. We went in to order for carryout on Friday at 5:30. Because of their Sabbath observances, they close early on Fri (7 pm or sundown) and open again at 7:30. It's best to go in person because their phone service and online presences are iffy. We tried calling to make certain what we wanted was available (they run of things, it happens a LOT here) but no one ANSWERED the phone! When we arrived and asked the cashier replied that their phone needed charging and was probably turned off. Okay..I realize more businesses use cell phones instead of 'landlines' but still. I suggested a portable charger, so the phone isn't held hostage to the charging source. Anyway, the fireblazed salmon salad was great! The salmon was spicy but not super hot, and I opted for no pasta. The honey mustard dressing was awesome too.

The wrap was good. Food was served quickly & staff was friendly. Will definitely go back to try more!

I have really been wanting to try this place out for SO long and I finally did today. 5/5 for the food. I got a Vegan Quesadilla (right??) and love that they have so many vegan options including different proteins and dairy-free cheese. It was SO good and I definitely hope to come back because this was delicious, hearty, and exactly what I needed. I was ravenous and ate the whole thing but on a normal day, it could totally be 2 meals. 2/5 for service. No one picked up the phone and I tried multiple times. Getting there to order, the line was ridiculous. I waited 1/2 an hour to just order! Then they forgot my order and after 20 more minutes I had to remind the single person working at the counter. I got my food an entire hour after ordering and was literally starving by that time. I hope in the future they fix the phones and get food done faster. I would love to go back and support a black owned business in my community but the wait was ridiculous.

I hadn't been to the new location yet, so I'm really feeling the vybe. It's big and spacious and has a hipster/soul feel to it. Staff is still courteous and helpful. I got the popular jerk salmon salad. The mango dressing is great. I think the entree could use a few more ingredients though. It's bit barren with just pico, corn, and cheese (and I went sans dairy). Maybe avocado and/or rice, or sweet & spicy walnut/pecans, or dried mango strips, cherry tomatoes or whatever. It's definitely missing something.

I don't know what happened to my previous review however I'm willing to write another. This is & will forever be my favorite "causal" restaurant in the entire city. The prices are fair & you get tons of food. There's plenty on the menu to please any taste palette & things are highly customizable. I always get my coveted jerk chicken wrap with extra house sauce & on this visit I'm trying the new mango chicken wrap but I usually opt for a cranberry chicken wrap. The jerk has a miniature kick but it's nothing unbearable in my humble opinion. Unfortunately the location in south loop which was nearest to me is closed but I'll gladly stop by the Hyde park location to fulfill my fix. There's street/paid parking in front of the restaurant & the food is made to order. The dining room at this locations huge to say the least so bring everyone.

Omg ! Their Pasta!!! When I say it's heaven?!! It's perfectly seasoned to where you can really enjoy the flavors. I have tried their , Cajun Chicken, Jerk Chicken and regular Grilled chicken Alfredo! All amazing! My mom had their Steak Santa Fe Tacos and the bit I tried was really flavorful. I have to give them a 10/10 , if you're in the area please try them out . Also, don't forget to grab a lemonade, its perfect for these warm summer days.

The food here is amazing. I had the jerk chicken wrap, nice and spicy. A friend had the veggie Alfredo, which lots of veggies and cheesy noodles. Another fiend had the All American... the steak is so tender and juicy. Good service, and it donates to a great cause helping bail out minority folks from jails where they can be held for months otherwise.

The first time I tried this place was last night. I am back today to try something different because the last dish was sooo good! I live in Hyde Park and it has taken a long time for me finally to visit. Now I look back at my life and wonder what else I walk by without trying out just because I know what I like. I digress. The first time I came here I got the Cajun chicken fettuccine Alfredo and took it back home. Today I am back but giving the steak fettuccine Alfredo a try and let's just say I was not disappointed. These are two completely different tasting Alfredos. Needless to say, you all have earned a return customer. I suspect I will end up going through the entire menu. Prices are very reasonable and if you look at their website, they are doing good things for the community.

My boyfriend and I visited this place today for lunch and were beyond impressed. We got the southwestern wrap with a side of avalanche dressing as well as some banana pudding and oatmeal cookies. The wrap came out quickly and was so, so tasty. Every ingredient was cooked and seasoned to perfection. I'm drooling just thinking about it. The banana pudding was rich and delicious and the cookies were practically warm when they came out. The menu was full of options, vegan and vegetarian friendly. The woman who took our order was friendly and happy to help! Her great attitude added to the great atmosphere around the place. All the workers there were nice and helpful. I wish I had a photo but we ate too fast. I really loved the place and would go back in a heartbeat, if you're around the area I would definitely recommend! My boyfriend said he would give 6 stars if it were possible.

My second time in this place since 2019 and the experience was horrible. The woman casher had a very bad attitude. I'm asking questions about the blackened salmon which is not on the menu in the store but online. She then preceded to tell me it's right here pointing to the glazed salmon "not what I asked for". I then I ask her if she's having a bad day she rolls her eyes then say maybe I am and walks away. The cook then tried to take my order and she gets nasty with him. Needless to say I'm sure my two orders will not hurt this place financially but I will not be retuning.

I have eaten here about 5 times. Normally I opt for the fresh salads or wraps which are always on point. Tonight I ordered the blackened salmon Alfredo which I rank a 8/10. The sauce was creamy and flavorful but the salmon was overcooked. Overall this is a great restaurant. The food doesn't disappoint, they practice cleanliness, and customer service is usually pleasant.

I've been eating at lite house since they opened the original location on 53rd st! Service is always great and the food is consistent. Customer for life!

I've been coming here for years and the food is always tasty! I love the Salmon salad!

I've never left a review because it was always disorganized, with unnecessary long lines and they always forgot the juicebox for the kids meal. There has been a new crew since at least the summer and they are phenomenal. Fast and efficient. Food is still pretty good. The pizza crust is not crispy.

The food here was amazing!! I got the biggest piece salmon ever!!! It had a different texture than most places. That's because the meats are organic. Irk if they take cash because we paid with card and they use square. Parking is tricky street parking. And you can eat inside but it's not like typical restaurant seating it's like quick bite to eat seating. We went TWICE!

This spot holds a special place in my heart (at least the location does). It's in the old "Orly's" location. I used to work at Orly's in the early 80's my senior year in high-school so there's alot of history there for me. Anyway enough reminiscing already. I had the Caribbean Mango Jerk Salmon. First let me say that $11.85 for a leftover/rewarmed salmon salad is a bit much. $7.99 maybe. I'm glad they didnt have fresh in the title, i'd be mad. I was wondering why my togo order was ready so quick. So as I was eating it i kept making believe it was a $7.99 dish. Then the dish was good. Gourmet it's not but didnt really expect it to be. Salmon, pasta, Salsa, Corn, mozz. cheese, romaine lettuce. What a mix. This is the first time I've been there so I'll try it again, order something else and update my review if necessary.

This place was better when we could dine in. Not now. Here's what happened when I ordered takeout. Ordering setvice said my order would be ready at 12:40-12:50. Food finally got into my hands at 13:15. While stuck in line, and unable to sit due to the dine-in closure, I was told to go to the counter and repeat my order. Everywhere else I go the orderbiscresdy on time and without having to repeat at the counter.

This was my first time dining in, I usually do a pick up or delivery. I've enjoyed the food in the past but with a new location I figured. Why not? I ordered the Big Ron's Taco Pizza, after I paid they told me that I could sit as they would call me when my order was ready. I sat, I sat and I sat. When I went back to inquire about it he responded with "oh yeah". By the time I sat down to eat, it was room temperature and it looked like they put more cheese on top that was not melted. I'm not a fan of sending my food back so I just ate it. The music and decor were both nice. The only complaint is that, with it being SO cold in Chicago right now. Every time that door opened up it would kick in a really cold breeze so I was definitely rushing to finish my food so that I could leave.

I have never dined in, only take out. I absolutely love the jerk salmon salad/bowl. Great portions and we'll seasoned. I also love how you can customize your salads with extra fixings.

Never a disappointment for me. Salmon bowl with extra pico de Gallo. The lemonade could be better the bowl is a complete distraction. So good

Just left. Worse experience I've had in a long time. My boyfriend placed an order for us to eat for the tuna alfredo (for me) and jerk salmon (for him) bowl. He says his salmon bowl lacked flavor and the salmon tasted undercooked. The Alfredo was very runny/watery. No flavor for the tuna and pasta. Just awful. I live down the street so I packed the meal back up and took it back to get it remade. They obliged and said someone else had a similar comment about the fettuccine as well. This is where things went downhill. For one, they had a party going on in their space. I guess someone decided to throw a birthday party there. So, this is where most of the attention was going. Then, you have the usual long line of walk-in customers. They should never do this again. I suggest just having people either rent the entire space and close it to other patrons or just don't do this. There's not enough staff to handle all of the traffic of an event combined with other patrons. I waited about an hour for my fettuccine that never came and was repeatedly told different wait times and stories. "Fifteen more minutes" "Actually there's another wait on the fettuccine can you switch to the rotini pasta." Still, I was nice enough to work with them but after a while, enough is enough. I shouldn't have to wait that long for a pasta bowl and it never takes them that long. I ended up just getting a refund. My boyfriend was able to get his jerk salmon bowl remade (I don't know how it came out the second time around) but this was just ridiculous. The issue with this place is not only the inconsistency, but the lack of customer service. I really like this place when they get it right, but they've dropped the ball for me too many times. I keep trying and it keeps happening. I don't like my time wasted nor my taste buds played with. I hate writing off restaurants, especially a black owned business, but c'mon. Litehouse, step it up--and quick.

I'm not disappointed. Cute decor and friendly staff! The food was ready pretty quickly and we were able to eat chips and guacamole(an appetizer we paid for) while we waited! Everything was fresh and made to order. Except for the lemonade, it was really good I just wish it had some ice in it! I'll be back for sure!

Why do fast food restaurants serve cold food! This is top 10 grossest meal ever! I ordered Mediterranean! Waitress had to look at the menu to make the food! REALLY! Food was super cold. I got more feta cheese than chicken! NEVER! EVER! EVER! AGAIN! The rest of that I tossed.