Updated November 2023! 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.
Starters
- Charred Cauliflower (contains nuts)
- Edamame Guacamole (contains gluten, soy)
- Herb Hummus (no cheese) (contains soy)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts (contains soy)
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (contains coconut, soy)
- Wild Caught Tuna Lettuce Wraps (contains nuts, soy)
Heads Up! The Prince Edward Island Mussels (seasonal) 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 (gluten, soy)
- Chopped Salad (no cheese) (contains gluten, nuts)
- Korean Noodle Bowl (contains soy)
- Seasonal Harvest Salad
- Spicy Panang Curry Bowl (contains coconut)
- 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
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza (contains gluten, nuts)
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 for dairy-free options. Ask your server about the options.
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese, dairy-free toppings) (contains gluten, egg, soy)
- TFK Original Chicken Sandwich (contains gluten, soy)
- 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.
Topping Options: Avocado, Butter Lettuce, House-Made Bbq Sauce, Jalapeno Roumelade, Kale-Jicama Slaw, Mayonnaise, Mushrooms, Organic Arugala, Organic Tomato, Pickled Jalapeño, Pickled Onion, Vegan Cheddar
Entrees
- Grilled Grass Fed Steak
- Grilled Sustainable Salmon (contains nuts, soy)
- Hawaiian Fried Rice (contains egg, soy)
- Idaho Rainbow Trout
- Pan Roasted Chicken (contains gluten)
- Seared Tuna Tatake (contains nuts, soy)
- Wild Caught Tuna Poke (contains coconut, soy)
Heads Up! The Spaghetti Squash Casserole is listed as dairy-free on their allergen chart, but it is made with dairy cheese. The Pesto Pasta does contain milk.
Sides
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Kale Jicama Slaw (contains soy)
- Pita (contains gluten)
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (contains soy)
- Wild Rice Pilaf
Heads Up! The Kale Salad does contain dairy.
Kids
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (contains soy)
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese, sub dairy-free spread) (contains wheat, soy)
Heads Up! The Marinara Noodles do contain dairy.
Desserts
- Cookies & Ice Cream (vegan version) (contains coconut)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (vegan version) (contains coconut)
- Root Beer Float (vegan version) (contains coconut)
- Squash Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream (vegan version) (contains coconut)
Heads Up! The Flourless Chocolate Cake at True Food Kitchen does contain milk. Their dairy-free and vegan ice cream is coconut-based.
Brunch
- Garden Harvest Plate (clarify no milk in scramble) (contains egg)
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese) (contains egg, wheat)
- Two Egg Breakfast (contains egg, wheat)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Avocado, Fruit Bowl, Chicken Sausage, Ground Turkey
Heads Up! The Pancakes are made with milk and the Acai Bowls are blended with Greek yogurt. In the past, their Scrambles were made with milk, but they now indicate it is dairy free. Verify before ordering.
Creamy Drinks
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
Heads Up! Their smoothies are made with yogurt, but can be custom ordered without dairy.
True Food Kitchen Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Starters
- Charred Cauliflower
- Edamame Guacamole
- Herb Hummus (no cheese)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Vegan Mains
- Ancient Grains Bowl
- Korean Noodle Bowl
- Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza
- Seasonal Harvest Salad
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese, no egg) (brunch only)
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger
Vegan Sides & Add-Ons
- Fruit Bowl
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Kale Jicama Slaw
- Pita
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- Wild Rice Pilaf
Vegan Desserts
- Cookies & Ice Cream (vegan version)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (vegan version)
- Root Beer Float (vegan version)
- Squash Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream (vegan version)
Creamy Vegan Drinks
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
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