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    Free Flow Kitchen 1623 Simpson Street

    1623 Simpson Street

    Evanston, IL 60201


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    Small Plates
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    Sandwiches
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    Sides
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    Small Plates

    • Avocado Toast

      Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, topped with scrambled eggs, feta, and tomatoes. Add your choice of protein.
      $12.00
    • Roasted Cauliflower

      Oven-roasted cauliflower served over a smooth red pepper hummus, finished with a drizzle of vibrant pesto sauce.
      $13.00
    • Comfort Roll

      Sweet potato and greens with turkey wrapped in a crispy wonton wrap.
      $5.00
    • Artichoke Spinach Dip

      Indulge in a hot, creamy, and cheesy appetizer that blends spinach and artichoke hearts together..
      $11.00
    • Fried Cauliflower Bites

      Crispy Cauliflower bites tossed in Thai chili sauce topped with green onion.
      $10.00

    Breakfast

    *served with choice of fruit, house potatoes, grits, toast.
    • Build Your Omlette

      Start with farm-fresh eggs and add your choice of cheese, meats, and veggies for a tasty, protein-packed start to the day.
      $10.00
    • Spinach & Feta Omlette

      Fluffy three-egg omelet filled with fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese.
      $13.00
    • Chicken and Waffles

      Belgian waffle served with a buttermilk fried chicken thigh and choice of breakfast side.
      $16.00
    • French Toast Platter

      3 thick slices topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and butter. Add fresh berries or peach cobbler.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Kids Platter

      Fluffy, golden pancakes stuffed with sweet blueberries or fresh strawberries. Served with your choice of 2 breakfast sides.
      $9.00
    • Pancake Platter

      Fluffy, golden pancakes stuffed with sweet blueberries or fresh strawberries. Served with your choice of 2 breakfast sides.
      $14.00
    • Toast Platter

      Your morning, your way. Choose your eggs, a breakfast protein, one side, and your preferred breakfast bread.
      $13.00

    Sandwiches

    * Served with choice of fries or side salad.
    • Po Boy

      Sautéed cajun shrimp or fried catfish piled high on toasted French bread, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and spicy mayo sauce—choice of side.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Shredded chicken mixed with dressing, sweet craisins, celery, and/or red seedless grapes, all piled onto a buttery croissant. Optional walnuts add a satisfying crunch.
      $12.00
    • Tuscan Chicken

      Grilled chicken topped with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, drizzled with our signature pesto mayo. Choice of side.
      $14.50
    • 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese

      Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Pepper Jack melted on buttery panini bread, and grilled to golden perfection.
      $13.00
    • Mediterranean

      Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and mixed greens layered with creamy hummus and tangy feta cheese on toasted bread.
      $13.00

    Soup & Salads

    • Chicken Salad

      $14.00
    • Berry Me Spinach Salad

      This vibrant salad features protein of choice atop a bed of baby spinach, sweet strawberries, candied pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
      $13.00
    • Corn Zesty Lime Salad

      Corn kernels, feta cheese, tomatoes, red onions, tortilla chips, cucumbers over Arugula. Paired with Cilantro lime dressing. An explosion of flavor and freshness in every bite.
      $13.00
    • Cobb Salad

      Crisp lettuce topped with tender chicken, hard-boiled eggs, sweet corn, crispy bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled blue cheese.
      $14.00

    Entrees

    *Served a choice of two sides and cornbread.
    • Catfish

      Catfish styled your way with two brunch sides.
      $18.00
    • Fried Chicken

      8-wing pieces served with a choice of side and cornbread. Your choice of sauce.
      $16.00
    • Baked Herb Chicken

      Oven-baked chicken with a blend of fresh herbs and seasonings. Served with your choice of two sides and cornbread.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Pork Chops

      Two tender pork chop fried. served with choice of side and a piece of cornbread.
      $18.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      Indulge in a classic Southern Shrimp and Grit Bowl. Sautéed shrimp and smoked sausage served on creamy grits with eggs (your choice), topped with Cajun sauce, and served with a breakfast bread.
      $22.00
    • Shrimp Basket

      9 shrimp fried or sautéed served either one side.
      $18.00
    • Salmon Croquettes

      A Golden, crispy patty made with tender Atlantic salmon, fresh herbs, served over rice with Cajun gravy.
      $17.00
    • Honey-Glazed Salmon

      Atlantic Salmon marinated and grilled to perfection. Drizzled with Maple and Garlic. Served with Cauliflower Garlic Mash and Sautéed Spinach.
      $22.00
    • Spinach Pesto Pasta Bowl

      Spinach pesto pasta tossed in a creamy pesto sauce and served as a hearty bowl with a side salad. Add your choice of protein for an additional charge.
      $10.00

    Sides

    8 oz sides.
    • Candied Yams

      $5.00
    • Corn on the Cob

      $3.00
    • First Born Cornbread

      $1.50
    • French Fries

      $4.00
    • Mac and Cheese

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Mixed Greens w Turkey

      $5.00
    • Rice and Gravy

      $5.00
    • Side Salad

      $5.00
    • Spaghetti

      $5.00

    Drinks

    • Badge Brew Coffee

      $4.00
    • Hot tea

      $2.50
    • Orange juice

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Bottled Water

      $2.00
    • Canada Dry

      $3.50
    • Lipton Bottled tea

      $3.50
    • Soda

      $2.50

    French Toast Platter

    $14.00

    3 thick slices topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream, and butter. Add fresh berries or peach cobbler.

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    Breakfast Meat

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    Eggs

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    Breakfast Sides

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    All hours
    Sunday9:45 am - 4:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday10:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Thursday10:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Friday10:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday9:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    At Free Flow Kitchen, we serve up comfort food with a fresh twist — hearty, soulful dishes infused with global flavors. From creamy grits and crispy catfish to vibrant vegetarian plates, everything is made with care and served with community in mind. We’re more than a restaurant — we’re a gathering space. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or weekend brunch, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere where good food meets good people.

    Location

    1623 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201

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