Updated April 2024! True Food Kitchen is a rapidly expanding, healthy, table-serve restaurant chain that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. Their menu closely adheres to the principles of his popular anti-inflammatory diet. Consequently, they serve a wide selection of dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options with Mediterranean, Asian, and Californian influences.
True Food Kitchen Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan, Allergen & Custom Options
Most of their menu remains fixed year round, but they do rotate new and seasonal items in each quarter. This guide reflects their base menu plus their Spring 2022 seasonal options. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, gluten, tree nuts, peanut, and soy, unless otherwise noted. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Happy Hour Snacks
- Chili Cuke Crunchers (contains soy)
- Spiced Mixed Nuts (contains nuts, peanuts)
- Tuna Tostada
Heads Up! The Herb Hummus in the Dip Duo is different from the Mediterranean Hummus. The former contains cheese, but we have been told you can order the Dip Duo without cheese.
Starters
- Charred Cauliflower (contains nuts)
- Guacamole with Tortilla Chips (contains soy)
- Mediterranean Hummus (contains nuts, wheat)
- Wild Caught Tuna Lettuce Cups (contains nuts, soy)
Heads Up! The Edamame Dumplings and Creamy Tomato Soup do contain milk.
Gluten-Free Option: True Food Kitchen offers a Gluten-Free Pita option for dipping, which is also dairy-free and made without top allergens.
Salads & Bowls
- Ancient Grains Bowl (contains gluten, nuts, soy)
- Spicy Panang Curry Bowl (contains coconut)
- Teriyaki Remix Bowl (contains nuts, soy)
- Thai Peanut Noodle Bowl (contains egg, peanut, soy)
- Wild Caught Tuna Poke Bowl (contains gluten, nuts)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Chicken, Grass-fed Steak, Salmon, Shrimp, Smoked Tempeh (contains soy), Tofu (contains soy)
Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Heads Up! All of the current salads at True Food Kitchen come with cheese, but can be custom ordered without dairy. Ask your server about modifications.
Pizzas
- Spinach & Mushroom Pizza (contains gluten)
Gluten-Free Option: The Gluten-Free Crust at True Foods Kitchen is also dairy-free and made without top allergens.
Heads Up! Other pizzas can be custom ordered without cheese or with dairy-free ricotta. Ask your server about dairy-free modifications needed.
Burgers, Sandwiches, and wraps
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese, dairy-free toppings) (contains gluten, egg, soy)
- Mediterranean Wrap (contains gluten, nuts)
- Spicy Korean Chicken Sandwich (contains egg, gluten)
- TFK Original Chicken Sandwich (contains egg, gluten)
- Turkey Burger (no cheese, dairy-free toppings) (contains gluten, egg, soy)
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger (contains gluten, nuts, soy)
Bun Options: The Flaxseed Bun at True Food Kitchen is dairy-free and vegan. Their Gluten-Free Bun is made without dairy, but it does contain eggs, so it isn’t vegan. But, their Gluten-Free Pita is vegan-friendly.
Dairy-Free Sauces: House-Made BBQ Sauce, Jalapeno Roumelade, Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette, Mayonnaise, Red Pepper Pistachio Muhammara Spread, Spicy Herb Sauce
Dairy-Free Topping Options: Artichoke, Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Kale-Jicama Slaw, Mushrooms, Organic Arugula, Organic Tomato, Pickled Jalapeño, Olives, Organic Spring Mix, Pickled Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Vegan Cheddar
Entrees
- Chicken Tender Plate (contains egg) (select locations)
- Grilled Grass Fed Steak
- Grilled New York Strip Steak
- Grilled Sustainable Salmon (contains egg)
- Hawaiian Fried Rice (contains egg, soy)
- Idaho Rainbow Trout (contains gluten)
- Seared Tuna Tatake (contains nuts, soy)
Heads Up! The Spaghetti Squash Casserole and Meatloaf do contain milk.
Sides
- Chef Matt’s Lentil Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Kale Jicama Slaw (contains egg)
- Pita (contains gluten)
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (contains soy)
- Simple Salad
- Thai Peanut Noodle Salad (contains nuts, peanut)
- Umami Potatoes
- Wild Rice Pilaf
Heads Up! The Kale Salad does contain dairy. The Chili Garlic Crunch topping is available and is made without milk.
Kids
- Chicken Tender Plate (contains egg) (select locations)
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (contains egg)
Heads Up! The Marinara Noodles do contain dairy.
Desserts
- The Pink Lime Tart (contains gluten, nuts, soy)
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (contains coconut)
Heads Up! The Flourless Chocolate Cake, Crumble, and Cookies at True Food Kitchen do contain milk, even when ordered without dairy ice cream. The Cookies used to be vegan, but their recipe changed. Their dairy-free and vegan ice cream is coconut-based. But use caution when ordering – True Food Kitchen now sources Cosmic Bliss’s grass-fed dairy ice cream, too.
Brunch
- Big Egg Breakfast (contains egg, gluten)
- Fingerling Potatoes (no cheese, no ranch)
- Grass Fed NY Strip & Eggs (contains egg, gluten) (LV only)
- Hawaiian Fried Rice (contains egg, soy)
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese) (contains egg, gluten)
- Southwest Tofu Scramble (contains gluten, soy)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Avocado, Fruit Bowl, Chicken Sausage, Bison Sausage
Heads Up! The Pancakes are made with milk.
Specialty Beverages
- Coconut Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Lavender Matcha Latte
- Iced Oat Shakerato
- Iced Strawberry Matcha Tonic
- Matcha Horchata
Heads Up! At last check, all drinks at True Food Kitchen were made without milk, but always verify before ordering. They’re “cereal milk” used in martinis is dairy-free, according to the company.
True Food Kitchen Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Starters & Happy Hour Snacks
- Charred Cauliflower
- Chili Cuke Crunchers
- Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
- Mediterranean Hummus
Vegan Mains
- Ancient Grain Bowl
- Mediterranean Wrap
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese, no egg) (brunch only)
- Southwest Tofu Scramble (brunch only)
- Spinach & Mushroom Pizza
- Teriyaki Remix Bowl
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger
Vegan Sides & Add-Ons
- Chef Matt’s Lentil Salad
- Grilled Asparagus
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Pita
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- Simple Salad
- Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
- Umami Potatoes
- Wild Rice Pilaf
Vegan Desserts
- The Pink Lime Tart
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Creamy Vegan Drinks
- Coconut Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Lavender Matcha Latte
- Iced Oat Shakerato
- Iced Strawberry Matcha Tonic
- Matcha Horchata
- Martinis made with “cereal milk”
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen has over 40 restaurants in 17 U.S. states. See their website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.truefoodkitchen.com