Updated April 2022! 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, nuts, peanut, and soy, unless otherwise noted. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Starters
- Corn Tortilla Soup
- Wild Caught Tuna Tostada (contains egg, soy, wheat)
- Charred Cauliflower (contains nuts)
- Edamame Guacamole (contains soy, wheat)
Heads Up! The Herb Hummus and Edamame Dumplings surprisingly 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 (soy, wheat)
- Korean Noodle Bowl (contains soy)
- Spicy Panang Curry Bowl
- Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl (contains soy)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Chicken, Tofu, Grass-fed Steak, Shrimp, Salmon
Heads Up! All of the current salads at True Food Kitchen come with cheese, but can be custom ordered dairy-free. Ask your server about modifications.
Pizzas
- Spinach & Mushroom Pizza (contains nuts, wheat)
Gluten-Free Option: The Gluten-Free Crust at True Foods Kitchen is also dairy-free and made without top allergens.
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger (contains nuts, soy, wheat)
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese) (contains egg, soy, wheat)
- Turkey Burger (no cheese) (contains egg, soy, wheat)
Bun Options: Their Flaxseed Bun is dairy-free and vegan. Their Gluten-Free Bun is made without dairy, but it does contain eggs, so it isn’t vegan.
Entrees
- Grass-fed NY Strip Steak
- Grilled Korean Steak (contains soy)
- Grilled Sustainable Salmon (contains wheat)
- Pan-Seared Sea Bass (contains nuts, soy, wheat)
- Poke Bowl (contans soy)
Sides
- Gluten-Free Pita
- Pita (contains wheat)
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Sweet Potato Hash
Kids
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (contains soy)
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese, sub dairy-free spread for hummus)
Desserts
- Cookies & Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake (contains nuts)
Heads Up! The Flourless Chocolate Cake does contain milk. All desserts above do contain coconut, and their ice cream is coconut-based)
Brunch
- Grass-fed NY Strip & Eggs (contains egg, wheat)
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese) (contains egg, wheat)
- Sunrise Bowl (contains egg, soy, wheat)
- Two Egg Breakfast (contains egg, wheat)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Chicken Sausage
Heads Up! The Pancakes and Scrambles are made with milk.
Creamy Coffee & Tea Drinks
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
True Food Kitchen Vegan Menu Guide
- Corn Tortilla Soup
- Charred Cauliflower
- Edamame Guacamole with Regular or Gluten-Free Pita
- Ancient Grains Bowl
- Korean Noodle Bowl
- Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
- Tofu Add-On
- Spinach & Mushroom Pizza with Regular or Gluten-Free Crust
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Sweet Potato Hash
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese, no egg)
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
- Cookies & Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake
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
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