Tasty Meals
Reviews repeatedly say the food stays flavourful rather than bland, including the Prime Beef Burger and Thai curry chicken.
Kcal Restaurant - Motor City
Motor City
Kcal Restaurant is a health food restaurant in Motor City, with a broad menu built around nutritious, protein-focused meals. Reviews highlight the scrambled avocado on toast for breakfast and the Prime Beef Burger as satisfying choices that keep flavour on the plate.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
227 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Menu Variety
The menu covers breakfast, mains, sides, soups and desserts, giving repeat visitors plenty to try.
Protein Options
High-protein choices include protein-packed bowls, protein-added smoothies and meals designed around daily protein needs.
Strong Smoothies
The almond and mango smoothie and protein-added smoothies receive specific praise for flavour without feeling too heavy.
Welcoming Atmosphere
A welcoming setting and friendly service were noted by diners visiting alone, after workouts and with children.
Gym Convenience
Its placement beside a gym makes it convenient for a post-workout meal or a quick stop before work.
Breakfast Coffee
Breakfast orders came with complimentary coffee according to one review.
What to Eat at Kcal Restaurant - Motor City How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Kcal Restaurant - Motor City, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Kcal Restaurant - Motor City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef brisket and eggs Net +1
“They have literally launched a new menu and I have just tried the breakfast: beef brisket and eggs 10/10 - special shoutout to the team: Mhjervic, James, Joseph, and Hannah!”
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“They have literally launched a new menu and I have just tried the breakfast: beef brisket and eggs 10/10 - special shoutout to the team: Mhjervic, James, Joseph, and Hannah!”March 2024
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Beef burger Net +1
“I recently tried the beef burger at Kcal Restaurant in Motor City, and it exceeded all my expectations! The burger was perfectly cooked, with a juicy patty that was packed with flavor. I loved how they focused on quality ingredients, and it showed in every bite.”
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“I recently tried the beef burger at Kcal Restaurant in Motor City, and it exceeded all my expectations! The burger was perfectly cooked, with a juicy patty that was packed with flavor. I loved how they focused on quality ingredients, and it showed in every bite.”January 2025
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Cauli rice Net +1
“Tried first time : Thai curry chicken with Cauli rice.”
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“Tried first time : Thai curry chicken with Cauli rice.”August 2024
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Chicken mushroom Net +1
“Kcal has been great for me to manage my diet. The food here is excellent not only is it healthy but delicious my favourite is the chicken mushroom from the mains menu.”
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“Kcal has been great for me to manage my diet. The food here is excellent not only is it healthy but delicious my favourite is the chicken mushroom from the mains menu.”June 2024
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Chicken taquitos Net +1
““I visited with my kids and they had the chicken tenders and chicken taquitos. They loved the food — it was very tender and juicy! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great.”
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““I visited with my kids and they had the chicken tenders and chicken taquitos. They loved the food — it was very tender and juicy! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great.”March 2026
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Chicken tenders Net +1
““I visited with my kids and they had the chicken tenders and chicken taquitos. They loved the food — it was very tender and juicy! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great.”
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““I visited with my kids and they had the chicken tenders and chicken taquitos. They loved the food — it was very tender and juicy! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great.”March 2026
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Low-carb chicken with roasted veggies Net +1
“Very good healthy dishes! Their new menu is amazing. I Reccommend their Low-Carb Chicken with roasted veggies and Mango Coconut protein shake☺️😋”
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“Very good healthy dishes! Their new menu is amazing. I Reccommend their Low-Carb Chicken with roasted veggies and Mango Coconut protein shake☺️😋”March 2024
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Prime beef burger Net +1
“For lunch, I had the Prime Beef Burger, which was so satisfying. What I loved most is that it didn’t taste bland at all just because it’s healthy; it was very flavorful and helped me hit my daily protein needs.”
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“For lunch, I had the Prime Beef Burger, which was so satisfying. What I loved most is that it didn’t taste bland at all just because it’s healthy; it was very flavorful and helped me hit my daily protein needs.”April 2026
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Scrambled avocado on toast Net +1
“I ordered the scrambled avocado on toast, and it’s honestly my favorite breakfast 100/10 😍.”
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“I ordered the scrambled avocado on toast, and it’s honestly my favorite breakfast 100/10 😍.”April 2026
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Thai curry chicken Net +1
“Tried first time : Thai curry chicken with Cauli rice. I must say that the chicken by itself in the curry was totally scrumptious and sauce and other partners in the curry complimented each other well. Reflected to be clearly of a great quality and hence the taste.”
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“Tried first time : Thai curry chicken with Cauli rice. I must say that the chicken by itself in the curry was totally scrumptious and sauce and other partners in the curry complimented each other well. Reflected to be clearly of a great quality and hence the taste.”August 2024
Honorable mentions (1)
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Wasabi chicken salad Net +1
“I really enjoyed wasabi chicken salad - the dressing was the best! So tangy! Highly recommend it.”
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“I really enjoyed wasabi chicken salad - the dressing was the best! So tangy! Highly recommend it.”March 2024
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Almond and mango smoothie Net +1
“The almond and mango smoothie was truly succulent.”
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“The almond and mango smoothie was truly succulent.”March 2024
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Mango coconut protein shake Net +1
“Very good healthy dishes! Their new menu is amazing. I Reccommend their Low-Carb Chicken with roasted veggies and Mango Coconut protein shake☺️😋”
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“Very good healthy dishes! Their new menu is amazing. I Reccommend their Low-Carb Chicken with roasted veggies and Mango Coconut protein shake☺️😋”March 2024
What to Avoid (2)
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Avocado with quesadilla Net −1
“Avocado with quesadilla always dark brown color,beef quesadilla is disappeared,pizza slices always extremely dry and crust is overcooked like a stone”
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“Avocado with quesadilla always dark brown color,beef quesadilla is disappeared,pizza slices always extremely dry and crust is overcooked like a stone”April 2024
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Chipotle chicken Net −1
“However, I had a disappointing experience yesterday when I ordered their chipotle chicken and discovered a large bone in my food. It was quite unfortunate.”
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“However, I had a disappointing experience yesterday when I ordered their chipotle chicken and discovered a large bone in my food. It was quite unfortunate.”February 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time for delivery or takeaway; one order arrived 82 minutes after a 37-minute estimate.
Check Orders. Check takeaway bags before leaving, since reviews mention missing falafel, dressing and substituted dishes.
Ask First. For dine-in, confirm the ordering process when you arrive; one customer was expected to order at the counter.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering if complimentary coffee matters, as one review says it comes with any breakfast meal.
Post-Workout. The gym-adjacent location suits a meal after training, with reviews specifically mentioning high-protein choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
CONTROL TOWER - Detroit Street - First Floor - inside Gymnation
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| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Several delivery and takeaway reviews report long waits, including one order delivered 82 minutes after a quoted 37 minutes.
Order Errors
Takeaway mistakes included a Superfood Salad replaced with a pulled beef burrito, and missing falafel or dressing.
Food Safety
One meal-subscription customer reported finding hair in the food multiple times.
Counter Service
One dine-in customer waited at a table before learning they had to order at the counter, and found the table had not been wiped.
Inconsistent Cooking
A review described recent avocado quesadillas as dark brown and pizza slices as dry with overcooked crust.
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The Bottom Line
Kcal Restaurant in Motor City is geared towards healthy eating without making the food feel like a punishment. You can come for breakfast, a post-workout meal, takeaway or delivery. Specific standouts in the reviews include scrambled avocado on toast, the Prime Beef Burger, Thai curry chicken with cauliflower rice and protein-added smoothies.
The menu is unusually broad for a health-focused restaurant: reviewers mention sides, mains, soup, desserts and plenty of low-calorie choices. The newer menu also received praise, particularly the Low-Carb Chicken with roasted vegetables and the Mango Coconut protein shake. Families seem comfortable here too; one review says children enjoyed the tender, juicy chicken tenders and chicken taquitos.
Its location beside or inside a gym makes it handy after training, and the atmosphere is often described as welcoming. Breakfast orders reportedly include complimentary coffee, which is a useful extra if you are stopping in early. The main caution is consistency around service and ordering.
Multiple reviews describe delayed delivery or takeaway, while others mention incorrect or incomplete bags. If ordering to go, check the contents before leaving. For dine-in, ask where to order when you arrive rather than assuming table service.