After a full day of tasting pizzas my wife and I needed to eat something really healthy and this place provided a delicious solution. Our waiter was excellent. Market salad: 4.5/5. Fresh ingredients and put together really well. Spicy clean margarita: 5/5. A nice surprise. The flavors were great, but the "vodka" had a very light flavor--which is fine by me. read more

Amazing restaurant experience! Gerard did a great job taking care of us despite our very busy family :-) Food was great - tons of options and all delicious. The restaurant itself has a great feel to it - open and warm. We will be back! read more

A pleasant, health-forward restaurant with a large, bright space, a thoughtfully curated menu, and attentive service. The Thai curry bowl with tofu and the tuna poke bowl were standouts--both nutritious and packed with flavor. The shaken espresso, however, was skippable. True Food Kitchen clearly delivers when it comes to nutrition and wholesome ingredients, though the flavor can be a bit hit or miss depending on what you order. Overall, a solid spot if you're looking for clean, healthy food in a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Overall a decent restaurant. I agree with the consensus that it is overpriced. Portions weren't bad though as several people said. The roasted cauliflower was decent but the dates were all at the bottom of the bowl. The butternut squash soup was solid. Unfortunately the turkey burger was very bland and didn't have much flavor. Overall for a healthy option I would recommend it. I was in the area for work and it can definitely be difficult to find restaurants with wholesome, non-fatty, non-fried options. In this case, I would prefer something more on the healthy side and sacrifice a little bit of flavor. read more

True Food Kitchen - Turkey burger and side of butternut squash soup. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious food in a relaxing environment, perfect lunch. My waiter, Gerard, was super knowledgeable and attentive and answered my menu questions. I tried the seasonal cold brew and it was the perfect balance of not too strong but not watered down. The salad was great and the veggies were fresh with crispy almonds. True Food Kitchen always provides a great experience!! read more

I think this place is a hard pass. While the atmosphere is nice and green, I think the food is seriously lacking. I understand the idea of "healthy" but "good," but this food simply isn't good. But maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. I had the chicken sandwich and it was lackluster. I think I could make a better one at home. The side kale salad was also just fine. It's basically the same one that you can get from the premade bar at Whole Foods and the Whole Foods once is infinitely better. One GOOD thing, I think the cocktails are actually reasonably priced (although I didn't have one so I can't speak for tastiness). read more

TFK used to be an absolute go-to forever. They had vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options making it so easy to bring guests with dietary preferences too. I've returned a few times in the past 12 months and sadly, the quality has deteriorated. Firstly, the service is terrible - absolutely inattentive. It's not even one person - it's the culture. They're all hanging around in the back - by the kitchen - chatting. No water refills, no check-ins, nothing. Second, the food isn't the same anymore. Their pizza oven is either broken, they've run out of key ingredients, or some new issue each time. The veggie patty was a favorite - it's just overly salty now. The juice quantity is a fraction - filling 70% of the glass with ice. I still appreciate they have gluten-free brunch options and for dessert. But I really hope someone in corporate is reading this and can revive TFK - I miss relying on it for good food! read more

This restaurant is so beautiful inside. Described as new American food. Fresh farm to table. I wouldn't say the food matches the vibe, unfortunately. My partner got spaghetti squash casserole and added shrimp. The casserole was pretty good but lacked salt. I've made this at home so it was overall disappointing. The shrimp were overcooked and slightly. My Chinese chicken salad had all promising ingredients but was not flavorful in the slightest. The dressing was the star of the show, but still needed salt. The service was attentive but we found paper in a drink, had to ask for salt and pepper (but may be a personal preference) and the people next to us didn't get the correct food. But they were jerks, ate the whole meal and then wanted a refund because "they're on the road" and had to get out. The way the manager and waitress handled that situation was very professional. The other table clearly had never worked service jobs before. With lots of amazing options for food in Chicago, we will probably not be back. read more

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We've been a few times and it's always great. Dennis took care of us today and was very attentive. I ordered the Turkey Burger with a side of Kale which was great and started with the Cauliflower. When you get a bite with the dates it really pulls the dish together. read more

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A few blocks off the Magnificent Mile, this was a great scratcher-made, plant-forward restaurant for all eaters. Lots of veg and gluten free options. Flavors are strong and balanced. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Open airy space feels large in a crowded city. It was hard to choose what to eat! read more

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cold pressed juices and fresh food delicious! We had tea, spinach mushroom pizza, butter nut squash soup, with the "bright eyed" cold pressed juice. Dan our server was very accommodating, polite and attentive. Highly recommended read more

food was good, vibe was nice, our server Dan was excellent! great place to stop during our last day in chicago

Our overall experience was frustrating and anxiety producing! We've been to this restaurant at least a half dozen times. The food is very good and tonight it was good as well. Tonight's issue was the management of the restaurant. We expected it to be crowded for a Valentine's Day. Waits were frustrating but tolerable. We waited 30 minutes to be seated, even though we had a reservation. We got our drinks but it took almost an hour to get water. It was a prefix menu. They forgot to bring the bread appetizer, so we had to ask for it after we got our entrées, an hour later. The bread, appetizer, our entrées, and our dessert were all very good. The most frustrating part was sitting near the front door. With a crowd of people waiting to be seated. There was a terrible draft throughout the evening because people were holding the door open. All of this would've been manageable, but there was so much anxiety about others being seated. The two young hostesses seem to be doing a good job, but then some man in red pants who worked there seemed to take control and stopped seating people. People were getting angry. There were lots of tables open. There was a greater draft with a greater crowd. The whole front section seemed micromanaged. Since it took us two hours to eat, it just became very irritating. This experience may have spoiled this restaurant for me, unfortunately. We've had slower service there before, but by the end of the night, I was just ready to get out of there. Bottom line, don't eat there if it's crowded read more

We have been to True Food Kitchen locations in the past. We decided to try this one in Chicago. The food is definitely consistent and tasted the same. They had a couple new seasonal items on their menu, which I always appreciate. The service was a little bit slow as they were busy and seemed shortstaffed. Overall, the vibe was great and we really enjoyed our experience. We came at happy hour and tried a lot of their items from the menu that were a part of the happy hour. We will definitely return again. read more

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Gerard was great! We got the Mediterranean brunch bowl and ancient grain bowl, both were delicious.

Loved the vibe of this place. Open with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Vegetarian dishes with the option to add meat. I am not a vegetarian, but had the cauliflower appetizer and it was AMAZING. I also opted for the Spicy Panang Curry Bowl with no meat and it was so flavorful with a good kick of spice. I'd definitely return the next time I am in Chicago. read more

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Really enjoyed our lunch, Dennis had great recommendations and food was vey good. Had mushroom pizza, burgers and kids noodles.

We had a lovely waitress that was attentive and friendly. The food came out fairly soon. The burger and cauliflower were good. The cookies were a little dry like the flour used in them. I personally think it could have used more vanilla, butter, a little more flavor overall, ironically enough I would get them again. Good vegan options and healthier options available. read more

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I've been wanting to try True Food for a long time and finally got it on DoorDash for dinner last night... wow what a JOKE. We paid 80 DOLLARS for two entrees plus steak bites for both of us. I understand it's grass fed/organic and I'm willing to pay for quality but the portions were laughable for the price. The steak bites were overcooked and dry. The sweet potato hash was clearly sitting out alllllll day. It was literally so dry and waxy that after trying a few pieces it was inedible. Like literally dry caked your mouth. The carrots were decent but again tiny portion. The shrimp was cooked well, that was about the only redeeming quality. After $40 pp and inedible sides we were still hungry after dinner. That's ridiculous. I'll never order takeout from here, complete robbery. read more

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Always a solid spot. True food GOOD food every time. Never disappoints. Started with the guac with chips and sweet potato chips. Good but small portion. The ancient grains bowl is hands down my favorite dish I've had here. So flavorful and very filling. Big portion size. For dessert we shared the seasonal tofu tart (very zingy and the base was nutty and had some coconut almost like a protein bar) and the chocolate chip cookie with coconut vanilla ice cream. I really liked the tart! read more

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One of my favorite River North restaurants! The menu is super yummy and healthy. Gerard was a wonderful server.

We had just landed in Chicago and were starving--True Food Kitchen totally hit the spot. The whole vibe was relaxed and welcoming, and our server Sadie was so friendly and helpful right from the start. We ordered the edamame dumplings (a must!), the butternut squash pizza, the ancient grains bowl, and the gluten-free lasagna. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. You could tell the ingredients were high quality, and the flavors felt both comforting and clean. Overall, a great first meal in the city. We left full and happy. Highly recommended! read more

True Food Kitchen - Ancient grain, Butternut Squash Pizza, lasagna - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dennis at True Food Kitchen was awesome, super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly. Great service all around!

Yes, True Food Kitchen is all about fresh, organic, and nutritious food -- but honestly, even if it wasn't, I'd still give it 5 stars! The food and drinks were absolutely AMAZING. I had the All American Burger, and it was everything you want in a burger -- that rich, meaty texture that tells you you're eating real beef, and the True Food Kitchen sauce added just the right kick to bring it all together. My wife ordered the Mediterranean Wild-Caught Shrimp, and it not only looked incredible but actually tasted authentically Mediterranean -- a huge step above the generic farro and tzatziki you get at other places. Drinks were delicious and beautifully presented, and the ambiance inside was warm, stylish, and welcoming. This place gets everything right -- flavor, freshness, and feel. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

True Food Kitchen - All American Burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love the concept they have here, the food is so fresh and healthy without compromising flavor! Came here pre-marathon to get a nourishing meal that will fuel my run! Dennis our server was friendly and made it a great experience. Kitchen was a tad slow but I enjoyed the ambiance so much it was a pleasure to hang here read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great open space for a weeknight casual dinner The grass-fed beef burger was quite nice - flavors were slightly more subtle than the typical butter heavy/saucy burger which I appreciated on a weeknight. I ordered a medium rare cook on the patty and the temperature was really well controlled Also got the steak and it was so tender and juicy - definitely recommend that! read more

True Food Kitchen - Grass-fed beef burger - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was good and fresh. Service was good too Definitely will be back! I had the salad with chicken and hubby had steak. Dennis was great! read more

This was in my can't wait to try list. We finally made it and weren't disappointed! They have quality food for all diets. Organic grass fed beef. The burger was juicy and done perfectly. The roasted butternut squash pizza was not something I would normally even think to try, but I am so glad I did! With organic butternut squash, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onion, organic kale and raisins, my vegan choice had perfect balance of textures and flavors. The lemon almond ricotta was sweet, creamy and tangy - sensational. I want to come back before the menu changes for the spring. I do love that they change menus with the seasons, and they use true foods! read more

True Food Kitchen - Roasted butternut squash pizza! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

(2/10) (Dirty Kitchen) (Very Unsanitary Workers) When I first came in I got a plant based double cheese burger, it was horrible. The bun was bad, patty was odd and burnt, didn't have much taste and the greens wasn't up to expectation. I got the seasonal vegetables as a side and it was even worse. Cauliflower was overseasoned just like the carrots and it was weird texture. I was in such disbelief I didn't even capture the picture. They then replaced it with the Ancient Grain Bowl and the avocado was stale as if it was sitting out all day and the quinoa wasnt the best texture at all. The portions on the mushrooms was so little and the onions weren't even cooked all the way. The customer service wasn't good at all. The waitress and the manager had an attitude and it wasn't a good experience at all. read more

True Food Kitchen - Ancient Grains Bowl, V - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dennis was amazing! Food was fantastic. Fueled us up right before our Hyrox competition! read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A group of us tried True Food Kitchen for brunch and left disappointed. I think they may have been understaffed so the service wasn't the best. I tried the tofu scramble with a side of potatoes, the meal didn't have much flavor and took a while to come out but I do appreciate that it came out warm! The vanilla oat latte was good though!! Definitely would recommend their coffee. read more

True Food Kitchen - Tofu scramble - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely delicious! Butternut squash soup was so delectable! The butternut squash pizza was a hit as well. The sourdough bread was pretty good and the pot roast sandwich was very hearty paired with mash potato. I finished with a chocolate peanut butter tart which was like a giant peanut butter cup. Elma was our waiter and she was 10 out of 10! I thoroughly enjoyed everything and will be returning for sure. read more

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amazingly tasty, fresh food with healthy ingredients, and fast/friendly service. Alma and Chris were helpful and speedy!

Dropped in mid-Sunday afternoon. TFK was still offering breakfast but we ordered lunch. Excellent choices of air fried food. Friendly service by Dennis read more

Ordered the avocado toast and they DO NOT skimp on the avocado. The egg was perfectly jammy. Salad served with it was fresh and delicious. They also have a great selection of refreshing drinks. I ordered the prickly pear tisane. A great treat on a summer day! Our server was Gerard and he was awesome. I appreciate that he made sure that my friends allergies were noted and well advised what was safe and what had her allergy. The ambience of the restaurant and seating was comfortable and spacious. The bathrooms are also clean! read more

His place is always conversation friendly. The food is solid with lots of strong healthy choices. I've been probably a few dozen times in the past several years. The ancient grain bowl is strong, as is the salmon bowl. My server today, Daniel, recommended the short rib sandwich. My friend and I split it along with the sweet potato hash. Here is our answer on how we liked it: read more

True Food Kitchen - Empty plate! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Staff here is always so kind and pleasant. The food is a little pricey but the quality is top notch and you just can't get clean options like what they have elsewhere. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies, and there's options on the menu for everyone which is great. I always go for the vegan double cheeseburger as it is just unbeatable and cannot be found anywhere else. But everything I've had there hasn't disappointed, especially their seasonal squash pie - a must try! read more

I was so pumped to see a REAL food place! unfortunately, I tried to their 'specialty of the week' menu and it definitely disappointed. the shrimp lettuce wrap had a hair in it. They took the plate before I could capture a photo. The guacamole has brown chunks in it- looked like they combined old fruit with new fruit. So, I was charged for one of two plates, of which I ate neither. I walked out paying $25 (with tip) for a latte. Would NOT recommend. Also, it's FREEZING in there. read more

True Food Kitchen - Old fruit used for their weekly, specialty dish. It was gross. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food, great service! Dan is amazing! Perfect healthy post workout meal. The juices are a must!

Our server Dennis, was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Delicious, fresh ingredients and beautiful restaurant.