Updated February 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
- Bone Broth Chicken Noodle Soup (contains gluten)
- Charred Cauliflower (contains nuts)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts (contains soy)
- Truffle Honey & Squash Flatbread (sub vegan ricotta) (contains gluten, nuts)
- Wild Caught Tuna Tostada (contains egg, gluten, soy)
Heads Up! The Prince Edward Island Mussels, 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)
- Chopped Salad (no cheese) (contains gluten, nuts)
- Korean Noodle Bowl (contains soy)
- Spicy Panang Curry Bowl
- Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl (contains soy)
- Winter Harvest Salad
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.
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: 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.
Entrees
- Bone Broth Chicken Ramen (contains egg, gluten, soy)
- Forbidden Poke Bowl (contans soy)
- Grilled Grass-fed NY Strip Steak
- Grilled Korean Steak (contains soy)
- Pan Roasted Branzino Filet
- Grilled Sustainable Salmon (contains gluten)
- Pan-Seared Sea Bass (contains nuts, soy)
Heads Up! The Pesto Pasta does contain milk.
Sides
- Cauliflower Rice
- Forbidden Rice
- Gluten-Free Pita
- Pita (contains gluten)
- Roasted Acorn Squash
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Sweet Potato Hash
Kids
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (contains soy)
- Grass-Fed Burger (no cheese, sub dairy-free spread for hummus)
Desserts
- Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate
- Affogato w/ Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate
- Cookies & Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Squash Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Heads Up! The Flourless Chocolate Cake at True Food Kitchen does contain milk. Their ice cream is coconut-based.
Brunch
- Breakfast Tacos (contains egg)
- Grass-fed NY Strip & Eggs (contains egg, wheat)
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese) (contains egg, wheat)
- Two Egg Breakfast (contains egg, wheat)
Dairy-Free Add-Ons: Chicken Sausage, Ground Turkey
Heads Up! The Pancakes and Scrambles are made with milk and the Acai Bowls are blended with Greek yogurt.
Creamy Drinks
- Espresso Martini (see Heads Up below) (contains nuts)
- Green Goddess Smoothie
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
- Passion Colada
Heads Up! The Espresso Martini is listed as being made without dairy ingredients, but it is not labeled as vegan and does contain “amarula cream.” Verify that it is dairy-free before ordering. We are checking with the company.
True Food Kitchen Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Starters
- Charred Cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Vegan Mains
- Ancient Grains Bowl
- Korean Noodle Bowl
- Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
- Winter Harvest Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza with Regular or Gluten-Free Crust
- Vegan Double Cheeseburger
- Smashed Avocado Toast (no cheese, no egg) (brunch only)
Vegan Sides & Add-Ons
- Tofu Add-On
- Cauliflower Rice
- Forbidden Rice
- Gluten-Free Pita
- Pita
- Roasted Acorn Squash
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Sweet Potato Hash
Vegan Desserts
- Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate
- Affogato w/ Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate
- Cookies & Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Squash Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Creamy Vegan Drinks
- Green Goddess Smoothie
- Matcha Horchata
- Oat Milk Lattes
- Passion Colada
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