Mustard Seed Kitchen

I stopped by Mustard Seed because it was on the AAdvantage Dining Program list of participating restaurants. I needed to maintain my American Airlines account or lose 14,000 miles. Even though I checked the Mustard Seed website before I headed out, I arrived at the restaurant and didn't know what to order. The employee greeted me warmly as I made my way to the counter. I asked about the chicken and turkey burger. She suggested the chicken. I then saw the special for Crispy Catfish Sliders & Fries. Of course, I ordered the sliders. It was Friday, and I usually cook fish. Even though I enjoyed my meal, the buns were well-toasted, the sauce made my fish slightly soggy, and the shredded lettuce wilted. The large bag of fries was delicious and well-seasoned. I will go back to try other dishes. If I order the sliders again, I will ask for my bun to be lightly toasted and sauce on the side if possible. I picked off most of the wilted lettuce. If you are in the area, give Mustard Seed a try. My meal was under $14 with a tip and Service Fee (.25).

This place may have ruined me for chicken anywhere else. I had the half chicken with mashed potatoes. The flavor of the chicken was so intense and amazing. I would eat this again and again. I will certainly be back while I am in town.

This review is for the $5 deal they have. You can't find a better deal today. Fries were crispy, great Burger was delicious. $5.

What on earth is this??? I paid $16 for a frozen lean cuisine quality mac? It was such poor quality. Mac and cheese has a high profit margin due to the cheapness of the ingredients . I can get 3x the portion size for the same price at any other place. It wasn’t even packaged properly to avoid spillage. Just tinfoil over a cardboard tray. I thought this place would be good due to the clean environment and small amount of people waiting. I just tasted it and it tastes like vile ranch dresssing with kraft mac and cheese. Ugh gross. Do not buy from here. I

Had the sheer luck of enjoying a meal that Mustard Seed catered. The food is beyond exceptional! I tried the tenders and the veggie wrap. Both had incredible depth and a level of balance in flavor that is truly, truly rare. For the tenders, the crunch, spice, moisture is pure art! The same can be said for the veggie wrap, so good!! I cannot wait to stop in or will reach out for our next event! Mustard Seed, you are a Chicago treasure!!

The salmon rested on a bed of creamed corn that I could've also enjoyed as solo dish. Everything complimented one another, the asparagus was perfectly cooked and had the right amount of crispness. The salmon was scrumptious. The cornbread with the honey butter was an add on but was just as good with the entire meal. Portions were great and I was very pleased after trying Mustard Seed. Looking forward to ordering again soon.

Absolutely loved Mustard seed kitchen, made an order in house and was greeted with the upmost respect. Food didn’t disappoint either, to pick a favorite I would say I can’t! Everything from the buttered corn bread to the honey mustard salmon and Cajun Alfredo was made to perfection. Blanca and her team really made this experience enjoyable! 10/10 can’t wait to come back!

Had the best time at mustard seed kitchen in south Loop, Chicago IL. Thank you for treating me like a queen 👑! @midwestmunching on Instagram for more This spot is new, with a takeout concept focusing on everyday eats that are approachable and affordable created by James beard -nominated Chef Erick Williams of @virtuerestaurantchi Got the steak, salmon, rotini shrimp pasta, mixed greens salad, brussel sprouts, fried chicken sandwich, gumbo, corn bread, and chocolate cake Everything was DELICIOUS and cooked perfectly. From time to time, I think about the honey mustard salmon and skirt steak 🤤 🥩SKIRT STEAK: perfectly grilled with herb relish + super crispy potatoes. 🐟HONEY MUSTARD SALMON : comes with asparagus and creamed corn. Delicious 🍝ROTINI SHRIMP PASTA: tomatoes + zucchini, onion, asparagus and FILLED with shrimp. Spicy & packed as you can see. Comes with garlic bread 🥗MIXED GREEN SALAD: Comes with crispy onion and a vinegrette 🌱BRUSSEL SPROUTS : char grilled perfectly, lightly sweet and carmalized 🍲GUMBO : not too salty and packed with chicken, andouille sausage, rice & veggies 🍗FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH : a signature of theirs, with special sauce, super crispy chicken & housemade spices 🌽CORN BREAD - comes with butter, nice and moist and had bits of corn too 🍰 CHOCOLATE CAKE : super moist and decadent. Really rich and fudgy, which I LOVED They have housemade drinks like southern sweet tea & lemonade. Super fresh and made daily, nothing done overnight The flavors were spectacular! Highly recommend the salmon, steak, fried chicken sandwich, lemonade & chocolate cake!

I placed an order of their Jambayala and their Chicken Gumbo. It's essentially a takeout place only, although they do have some tables in there, but seems uninviting and away from the entrance. The food was ready before the promised time and pickup process was smooth. The prices are definitely on the higher said, especially for a takeout only place. They got dine in prices here if you know what I mean. The food was good, which is important but I still felt I overpaid. The jambalaya came with shrimp, chicken, sausage and green & red bell peppers. The rice was cooked to perfection and overall a very properly made and delicious dish. The gumbo came with your traditional chicken and andouille sausage with rice and scallions. The gumbo was flavorful as well? But would have either preferred more rice or the rice to be served on the side so you could add it yourself at home. I would definitely come back for this gumbo. I also bought a caramel cake slice which they get from Brown Sugar Bakery. Definitely a must order. I'm not sure when I'll return, but if I'm ever in this area again, especially in this cold, that gumbo will be the first thing on my mind.

If you're looking for a southern inspired way to grab lunch or get something for dinner or even something to grab and go while you're on the run, I highly recommend this place. I actually ordered for them twice in one week because it was so good. The catfish sliders. I also got salad from there as well. Me and my walking buddy were out for a walk and by the time we got there, our food was already ready, which was great. Also, this food is super budget friendly with the catfish sliders being $9.99. That is such a deal for fries and two catfish sliders yummy. They have ample dining area but street parking honestly is limited, which is why I feel like people are mostly picking up to go or getting food delivered. A lot of people were talking about them on Facebook in the South Loop group so I had to check them out. You can actually see inside the kitchen where they're cooking stuff too, so there's transparency on that end as well. They they also have other specials such as a chicken sandwich or a hamburger deal for like 5. From salads to gumbo's entrées, such as pasta Alfredo there is everything on this menu. It's owned by the same guy who owns virtue so you know the food is good.

Really strong delivery option Chicken Gumbo - 4/5. Hearty, good depth of flavor. Fried Chicken Mac N Cheese - 4/5. Great Mac and cheese. Not a fan of the fried chicken. Corn Bread - 5/5. Perfection with butter.

The $5 cheeseburger was much better than the chicken sammie, have not yet craved this spot, but will def try other things on the menu

Ordered a burger with no cheese and added bacon. Picked up the order and asked about the special request. Server confirmed there would be no cheese. As I got home to eat, the burger had cheese and no bacon. Called the restaurant about remaking the order and they tried to tell me to pick up the burger next time around. I told them I would be stopping by now to pick up the new order. Customer service was 0/10 when I came back to get the food. Last time I will be dining here. New management is HORRIBLE.

The service is so blah. I live in the neighborhood but I rarely go because every time I do go they piss me off! Like today. Order was wrong. Cashier had no idea what was going on. "Manager" or female that came over after I complained showed 0 empathy. Ughhhh the absolutely worst. Make sure to have them repeat your order back to you before paying. Food is good but the prices are too high for the level of service they provide.

Ordered a burger and two fries chicken sandwiches for takeout. Both were really good!

Have been wanting to try this restaurant since last year; finally got the chance this afternoon. Very inviting with all of the colorful, welcoming decor on the outside. Once inside, you are immediately hit with the smell of home cooking with lots of spices in the air. My order included a honey glazed salmon meal that came with mashed cauliflower and green beans. I also ordered the pork chop meal that came with two pork chops, rice with green peas and roasted brussel sprouts. I also ordered a side of cornbread that comes with two small pieces and honey butter. To top the meal off, I ordered caramel cake slices. When I finally made it home and was able to eat, I first noticed how nice the portions were. Enough for two days. Lol. Then I noticed how pretty it was plated in the to-go containers. Just because your order is to-go doesn't mean it can't look good. Anyway, everything was delicious and flavorful. I have lunch for tomorrow. Two things to know; this establishment is carry out only and the have a really cool loyalty program. Sign up, save money off your next purchase.

One of my clients introduced me to this place & omg what can't I say! They use cleans ingredients & everything is always fresh. Even on delivery it's still warm. My favorite is the chicken gumbo! Get the gumbo!

So I need to update this. The Chicken Alfredo is addictive, and I sometimes add shrimp which takes it to another level. Definitely try this! I have ordered from this place so many times now as well as their sister restaurant Virtue. Top-notch food for sure. Other amazing things I've tried are: - gumbo - rotisserie chicken - honey fried chicken - pork chop meal They have not let me down yet. Please don't change that darn Alfredo pasta dish! It's perfect with the right amount of chicken, sauce, everything.

Our kitchen is under renovation and we are sick of takeout, but we decided to grab food from the only James Beard winner from Chicago this year...Erick Williams did not disappoint. We've been to his sit down restaurant, Virtue, but weren't sure what to expect from here. So flavorful and comforting and generous portions to boot! It was delivered nice and hot and we ate until we were beyond full and still had leftovers. This is not your average takeout. I think they only offer to go, but we will absolutely make this part of our regular rotation.

Food always good. But the service was trash today. Workers didn't want to take my order because I refuse to use the touchscreen to place an order. They ass won't have a job in the near future depending the machines to do the work

I got chicken tenders and fries. If the fries are going to be this bad maybe take them off the menu. No salt at all on them. Didn't expect a lack of seasoning from a black owned restaurant. Also, while I was in here someone returned her salmon because it wasn't cooked enough. Just go to Virtue for the good food. This was trash.

I was extremely surprised by this place! It's mostly carry out but they do have a couple of tables on the mac n cheese side. The portions were big and made with care. The absolute highlight was the chicken gumbo and the cornbread. The cornbread is more cake texture than a traditional cornbread you're used to but it's so good and addicting. The Cajun pasta was also so good! Highly recommend. It was quite quick and tasty.

Solid. Food is always flavorful. Small casual dine-in area but mainly take-out. Order on-line. My regular. My kids love their chicken tenders.

I thought the Mustard Seed had some great food, I have ordered twice from them, what needs to happen is that who ever owns the mustard seed needs to fire all of his employees, They do not know how to cook, I ordered the honey butter chicken with a Caesar salad and mashed potatoes, this food looked like a kid had been playing with his mother food. I also ordered a Turkey Burger for my mom, the burger was burnt and the cheese looked like an inner tube. I will not be buying or ordering any more food from them. I advise the people please don't eat at the Mustard Seed Kitchen

I ordered a cajun fettuccine and ate it like I hadn't eaten in days. And afterwards, I texted my partner to tell her it was one of the best pastas I've had. Mustard Seed Kitchen is Chef Erick Williams second restaurant. If you've been to his first, Virtue, you know what to expect. The food is excellent. It's dinner table plates prepared by grandma, only grandma happens to have a James Beard award. The food at Virtue, and now at Mustard Seed, is comfort food. It has comfort baked in but has a zest of newness; just enough for you to taste the edge of your comfort zone. Unlike Virtue, Mustard Seed is designed for takeout. It's the perfect place to order for delivery while still looking to eat right. I ordered from Doordash. Nearly 20 minutes door-to-door and the food arrived hot. When you order online, you can choose the sauce you'd like. In the description for this dish, it says its made with the creamy tomato and so I didn't venture to change it. I added on zucchini because I like zucchini and needed some extra vegetables. The cajun spices truly transform this dish, it makes the pasta. I tend to like spicy food and expected it to be spicier, but it had just the right amount of kick. I think even if you can't handle much spice, you'll enjoy this pasta. The shrimp was blackened just right; it was so good that I'm tempted to add on extra shrimp next time I order. The serving size is probably just enough for two. I set some aside had and had a healthy portion later. But if I was ordering for two, I'd probably add on an extra side to be safe - this place looks to have some amazing sides. If you knew nothing about this place - no clue who invented the recipes, what the business stood for - you might look at the price while scrolling through the menu and be sticker shocked. $20 for a takeout pasta on Doordash is laughable in Chicago. And this place doesn't even have the excuse that they're charging for takeout what they charge for a dine-in experience, it's a takeout kitchen! However, I encourage you to give it a try if you can. The $5 you'll save ordering a cheaper alternative elsewhere won't come close to what you'll have missed out.

If you want to be served an over priced microwaveable this is your place . Extremely disappointed in the chicken on the Mac and Cheese and I could've just gone to my corner store for the quality and portion size of this . I came on a friend recommendation

We ordered a catering package to celebrate my grandmother's birthday. Everything we ordered from the salad to the catfish was so tasty and delicious. I highly recommend.

Prices continue to rise but service is not good and quality has went down hill. This place hasn't been right since it changed names. Lord knows we miss Chef Luciano. If I'm a betting woman, this place won't last with the quality of food and level of service.

Had the best time at mustard seed kitchen in south Loop, Chicago IL. Thank you for treating me like a queen ! @midwestmunching on Instagram for more This spot is new, with a takeout concept focusing on everyday eats that are approachable and affordable created by James beard -nominated Chef Erick Williams of @virtuerestaurantchi Got the steak, salmon, rotini shrimp pasta, mixed greens salad, brussel sprouts, fried chicken sandwich, gumbo, corn bread, and chocolate cake Everything was DELICIOUS and cooked perfectly. From time to time, I think about the honey mustard salmon and skirt steak SKIRT STEAK: perfectly grilled with herb relish + super crispy potatoes. HONEY MUSTARD SALMON : comes with asparagus and creamed corn. Delicious ROTINI SHRIMP PASTA: tomatoes + zucchini, onion, asparagus and FILLED with shrimp. Spicy & packed as you can see. Comes with garlic bread MIXED GREEN SALAD: Comes with crispy onion and a vinegrette BRUSSEL SPROUTS : char grilled perfectly, lightly sweet and carmalized GUMBO : not too salty and packed with chicken, andouille sausage, rice & veggies FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH : a signature of theirs, with special sauce, super crispy chicken & housemade spices CORN BREAD - comes with butter, nice and moist and had bits of corn too CHOCOLATE CAKE : super moist and decadent. Really rich and fudgy, which I LOVED They have housemade drinks like southern sweet tea & lemonade. Super fresh and made daily, nothing done overnight The flavors were spectacular! Highly recommend the salmon, steak, fried chicken sandwich, lemonade & chocolate cake!

I'm at this place now and sad I ordered. They aren't letting customers use their bathroom (I assume they have one somewhere). The staff said they used to be takeout-only, so they don't have a restroom for people that dine in. Also FYI they are adding 2.5% onto the order price (which already isn't cheap). And the place where we ordered was freezing (the dining area was fine). With that said, my salmon was delicious, and I was happy to see several vegetable options as sides. The Brussels sprouts and asparagus were tasty but wet with too much sauce/oil. My friends' fries were good. I'm told the blackened chicken wasn't very blackened and wasn't very spicy.

OMG so good. I can no longer eat shellfish so finding a spot that makes my favorite soup aka gumbo with just chicken and sausage is rare. This spot has been on my "try" list since the previous business left and I saw the new signs go up. Today, was my lucky day. I popped in for lunch. Grabbed a 50/50 drink (1/2 lemonade and 1/2 sweet tea), an order of cornbread and a cup of gumbo. All for under $15. The wait was minimal. I found parking right out front. Customer service was exceptional. Angelica was so SWEET and provided some nice suggestions for next time. Over the space was clean and welcoming. I will definitely return to try order items on the menu. I'm glad its here in the neighborhood and hopefully for a very long time. Sorry no pics. I maxed that order. Next time, I got you!

This was my first time trying this restaurant and I am underwhelmed with the salad. This southwest chicken salad is missing some flavor. The chicken is not seasoned and if it is, it's lightly seasoned. I have the ends of the iceberg lettuce. For $14, they can at least throw in some romaine lettuce. I don't have a picture of the tomato soup but it was good and hot. I ordered the chopped salad for my daughter. I will update the review when she eats it. So far I am not going to return.

This used to be Chef's Luciano and Kitchen and this is from the same owner of Virtue which is in Hyde Park. I had the Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ fries. Some of the chicken fillet was too salty but the inside was fantastic. The Lemonade is way too sweet. All for twelve dollars it's worth it. I'll be back for that burger. PS. There doing 15 percent off of everything 'til 10/16.

Good, not great, food. Amateurish service. For most of the meal our water glasses were empty, and the wine we ordered arrived just as we were finishing our meal, and only after we complained. The waiter, Andrew, blamed it on the bartender, which perhaps explained the wine but not the empty water glasses. Not a good experience.

The food is very good, and it's mainly for carry out, but they do have tables but no bathroom. City should shut them down.

When I came here I parked my car in front of their restaurant on the road since they don't have a parking lot. You can park anywhere in here and it's easy to find where to park a car. When I entered the floor looked wet and they had a warning that the floor was wet so we were careful to not go in that area. I went to their order station and I looked at their monitor to see what their menu was. There are many foods and drinks to choose from. I ordered steel, lemonade and mixed green salad. I ordered it for takeout. After some minutes it is hot and looks yummy. When I'm home I started to eat it and it tasted delicious. I'm glad that I found those restaurants. I will come back again.

Pricey but really good. If you feel like a treat, get the pasta or the steak meal - super delicious. But prepare for a food coma. I wish the steak meal portions were a little bigger, but that's ok.

Fabulous food, fantastic service, terrific experience. Highly recommended. The gumbo and the corn bread are not to be missed

This star is for service. We tried to order and were ignored for 10-15 minutes even though we were the only ones there. Finally walked out and had a great Chicago meal somewhere else. Plenty to choose from. They ain't that special where getting bougie on customers is ok. Tip: Order on line to skip front window.

Two stars because the cashier was very nice but the food was terrible & a disgrace to what used to be Chef Luciano's. The garlic bread tasted freezer burnt the chicken tasted old. The gumbo had little to no rice and was very small for the price. Don't go here.

This is my new favorite place for take out. The menu has so many healthy, flavorful options and portions are generous.

Tried this place out based on reviews and they did not disappoint. Food was fresh & delicious. The gumbo was full of flavor and the pasta was great. Enough for 2 meals. I will definitely be going back !

The gumbo was tasty flavorful and just tasty enough for a quick carry out when you're hungry . Cornbread was a little sweet for my taste but eatable. I would go back! Service was quick, food was hot and oh! The salmon was good.

Good food and good service. My broccoli was bit on the salty side, but food was fresh. Nice addition to the south loop.

It can be tough when traveling for conventions to find real, whole food. This is a gem a short walk from McCormick Place, and a perfect spot to get something with no sugar and no grains. The broccoli is great, and the chimmichurri on flank steak is super tasty. Anything I've brought back for other people has been thoroughly enjoyed as well

Female cashier had a very poor attitude! Over the phone & then got worse in person. Over the phone told me they don't have a chicken Caesar salad. (Very Curt) but I can add chicken to a Caesar salad... asked for 2 extra dressings. She told me they are $.75 a piece. ( in a tone like your gonna have to apply for financial aid if you want that dressing) strike 3 asked if chicken was on my salad and she said baby I don't know cause I don't make it! Won't be going back!

Had a really good experience at their soft opening a month ago. To be fair, everything was half off, so that may have influenced my opinion. But the burger was a delicious, greasy entree with all the fixins. Pork chops were a solid portion and the sides went well with the dish. Everything came out fast, and hot. Lemonade is the same lemonade that Chef Luciano used to serve. Give this place a chance -- it's a little expensive for takeout but the food is delicious.

Food was fresh and delicious. Love supporting local owned business . My niece and I happen to come upon this place driving through the neighborhood. Customer service was on point . Shout out to Tiara she was so sweet and helpful. I got the cheeseburger with fresh cut fries which was so good . All toppings were fresh . The meat was quality beef . My niece had pasta with shrimp and broccoli and she really enjoyed . We took home dessert which was the caramel cake .. yummy . Please support this business ! I will return !

Overpriced. Small. Spoiled. We ordered a burger and Southwest Chicken salad. Instead we got a $10 quality burger for $20. Not worth the cost. Salad contained spoiled avocado, and skinny amount of chicken that was not chicken breast in size except remnants of what looked like to be a Costco rotisserie chicken which could have possibly had bones in it. Lastly corn was spoiled and kidney beans just absolutely gross. South Loop Locals that will not be visiting again. In absolute honesty avoid this place and save your money there are much better options in the South Loop. This place has a lot of work to improve it's culinary experience as no one should have experienced the food experience and quality we were delivered in our first visit here.

We were doing a low-key Thanksgiving and ordered a side of macaroni and cheese from mustard seed kitchen. It cost around $40, and was billed as a portion for 4, but it was enough for 6 (and we have healthy appetites!). As expected, it was delicious. We also appreciated having one less thing to do. I have to go back to try more things but so far so good.

Never ordered from them before but saw an influencer on TikTok advertise them. The food looked good so I decided to give them a try. Ordered the following via Postmates: Chicken Gumbo, Cornbread w/honey butter, Blackened Tilapia. The food was flavorful and the portion sizes were good too. Definitely adding them to my takeout roster.

We moved to the Motor Row neighborhood recently and ordered from Mustard Seed on our first night in our new home. It is very dangerous financially to have this place one block from our house because it is so delicious. The creamed spinach is to die for. Yummy cornbread too. I ordered the Juneteenth pasta special yesterday and was glad the portion was large because I had it for lunch the next day too and it was delicious. Perfect amount of heat. Mmmmmmmm. The only slightly negative thing is that several of our dishes on our second order were a bit salty. The owner just won a James Beard award for best chef in the Great Lakes. Did I mention it is one block from our house?

Chicken spaghetti, amazing! Chicken gumbo, get it! Salads huge! Salmon, great! Nuff said.

Food was fresh. I've tried the Cajun pasta and salmon both were good. Quick and fulfilling service. Ordered take out, delivered fast.

AWFUL customer service!!!!! I attempted to call in an order and the woman on the phone acted as though she didn't know their menu. I asked for the "say cheese" which is very clearly on their menu as a double cheeseburger. She proceeded to go back and forth with me on whether it was on the menu. I then tried to order the salmon and she then argued with me on what the sides were that came with it as what is on their website is not what she said. Instead of apologizing and offering what was actually on the menu, she continued to go back and forth trying to make sure I was looking at their menu! I told her I would just cancel the order and she hung up in my face. I certainly will NOT be back!

3 of us hit this place for lunch and I don't think I would give it another chance after our experience. It was expensive and was just ok but it took forever to get our salads. The person working the register was new it appeared and they should not have left her alone as she had to ask another person there what to do at every step. They offer to add chicken to the salad which I asked for but I was told it was shredded sauteed chicken. I told them I wanted their fried chicken on it. They acted like they had never heard of putting crispy fried chicken in a salad. It was a southwest salad and really could have benefited from some red peppers and roasted corn instead of the sweet white corn.

We ordered from Mustard Seed Kitchen agsin today. We usually both get the tilapia dinner, which is absolutely delicious. Today we decided to change it up, I ordered the grilled rainbow trout and my husband ordered Cajun fettuccine. We were both moaning as we ate, everything was so good! I love that the food is still warm when delivered, and it's seasoned to perfection! Keep doing what you're doing MSK, you've got a good thing going. No leftovers for either of us