We had dinner last night at True Food Kitchen, and it was easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. The service was truly outstanding--our server, Shanyce, was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make our evening special, offering thoughtful recommendations that we followed completely--and every single one was a hit! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and relaxed. It's rare to find a restaurant that excels equally in both service and quality, but this one absolutely delivers. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. read more

Update: I spoke to a manager at this location, who graciously provided a solution to our gift card issue. I am still disappointed by the lack of response from the corporate office on this matter, but the Edison location was extremely helpful in resolving my issue. Initial review: My wife and I have been going to True Food Kitchen for a while now, and really enjoy their healthy food options, but their recent lack of customer service is very disappointing. We recently purchased a gift card for True Food Kitchen but when we had problems with it, the local restaurant wasn't able to do anything. We reached out to the company they parner with for the gift cards, who told us to reach out to corporate. I left two voicemails with True Food corporate with no response, in addition to leaving email with no response either. I would appreciate it even if they couldn't do anything that they would at least get back to us and let us know that, but nothing. I commend True Food for offering such healthy eating options for people but without good customer service, I can't see it really lasting for long. read more

We came to the one in hackensack and figured we would give this location a try. The good- the kids love the butter pasta. The air fried French fries. The spring peach tea. The okay- The turkey burger. It was definitely organic since it tasted healthier. But the sauce on top was messy and could be a little spicier. The chicken panini. It was a decent portion. The bad- The sangria. It tasted more like a spritzer. The service time. It took a long time to be waited on but it was friendly. The larger party next to us came after and left before us. They also forgot the children menu. Portion sizes could be larger as most of the party left hungry. read more

Online I found True food kitchen and I gave it a try. What about True Food Kitchen? The ambiance is great, it is a big dining room with balanced décor and beautiful natural light coming in from the big windows; (I was there at lunch) The food was good, healthy, light and tasty; the appetizer EDAMAME DUMPLING was very good, you could taste the truffle oil that make them surprisingly different, I continue my lunch with an ALL AMERICAN BURGER with a Tuscan Kale Salad as side and I completed it with a Chocolate flourless cake; The only thing they should work on was the Hospitality, the workers could make a bit more effort to make you feel the True Experience of this place, not just True Food but also True human connection. read more

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Based on the previous reviews we had high hopes. It's easy to get to off the GSP, good variety and serves beer. It's very loud. I'm 59 and my husband is 69. They had great music playing but the high ceilings and hard surfaces make for super-acoustics. We could hardly hear each other or the waiter. The place was almost empty so it wasn't other people making noise. My glass noodle bowl with added chicken was absolutely delicious! My husband's sourdough chicken mozzarella sandwich was bland, no flavor. I believe our waiter was new but he should have been monitored more closely. We had to ask to get a waiter to our table then when I asked him what his fav thing was on the menu, he said they took his fav off the menu. Then We had to ask someone to find him so we could get the bill. The place was clean and spacious and had a nice varied menu but really loud. read more

True Food Kitchen - Korean Noodle Bowl with chicken DELICIOUS! - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

This was a great spot to break my fast. The edamame dumplings were a first for me--and they were so good. I was also craving shrimp, and the vegetable noodle bowl with added shrimp definitely hit the spot. The space is large and inviting, making it perfect for casual dining with friends, coworkers, or even as a go-to lunch spot. The staff was friendly and polite, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the appetizers and other dishes. read more

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This is a great place for a good healthy meal. I had the turkey burger and a side kale salad. I took half of the turkey sandwich home and the turkey burger was even better the second day-spices were more intense! The ginger margarita was the best cocktail I have had all year-delicious-5 stars. Service was good-friendly & attentive. The only reason this restaurant does not receive 5 stars is the price. I thought it was a bit pricey for a chain restaurant. read more

True Food Kitchen - Ginger margarita - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Excellent concept! Very healrhy ootiins for all diet restrictions. Also, they have a full bar! Unfortunately, prices are pretty steep for various dishes. I loved the edamame dumplings. I was bummed there only 5 in this servings. But I love the touch of edame on the plate also. The housemate veggie burger has great flavor, but the burger itself is very messy and falls apart. The refresher drinks are amazing. I grabbed the sparking prickly pair and was happy with it because it wasnt so overwhelming in sweetness. read more

Had dinner with the family here last night and it was ok. Nice open rustic atmosphere and spacious layout. Kinda like if Tommy's tavern took a whole foods / wegmans turn. The menu showed a lot of vegan and grass fed type of options. Everything was a little bit pricey but as the saying goes you get what you pay for. I had the southwest steak and it was cooked well at medium rare. Not too charred too, which I appreciate. It tasted like NY strip. In fact it was very similar to the ny steaks sold at costco in terms of thickness. Not the biggest portion size, I would estimate it at 10 ounces. A lot of tendon, which I personally don't mind. The accompanying beans and rice were very salty though the flavor was good. It was overpriced in my opinion at $40. The grilled chicken panini was good aside from the burnt bread. The chicken was flavorful and not dry. With a side of fries it came out to $20 which isn't bad. The tuna poke bowl was also decent - it shared the same rice and beans as the steak dish but also had some avocado and other greens. Portion size was decent Our mocktail drinks were decent not great. We had the ginger one and the strawberry lemonade. Our server was ok, not friendly but angry either. Not completely absent nor very attentive though. The server checked on us once after we got our food. Gave us a single menu to share to look at desserts. I saw some other tables had the burgers, which looked big and delicious, though they are $20 each. Grassfed beef though. Maybe we will try those next time. read more

Oh wonderful meal very fresh and well prepared. Feel as though you're eating very healthy food.. I like the seasonal menu my favorite butternut squash. Such a clean, cool south of the border feel decorum nice music playing as well and a place you can watch the baseball game . I like the service, very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu . read more

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I like the effort to use clean food. Service was good. The place was well appointed, big and open space. Nice setup. The were pleasant, kind, and checked on us often. My food was well prepared. The only drawback was the blueberry pancakes. They were delicious. But they were flat. I needed three to make a short stack. Either two really thick pancakes or three flat pancakes. The ranchers hash was great! I left and didn't feel bloated, or over stuffed. I would go back. read more

I've come to true foods kitchen multiple times, mostly with my brother who tries to eat very healthy. I've come with my son each time and they have a nice little kids menu that he really enjoys that I think is reasonably priced. I usually come here for breakfast so I haven't tried their lunch items, but all of their breakfast items have been very good. I recently got the hash and it was a great choice. I've had their pineapple spritzer here which is the pineapple juice and Seltzer. Which I really liked and at the same time I felt like was a little overpriced for what it was. The atmosphere here is pretty clean. It does look like a train restaurant which is a chain so not inherently a deterrent but I would say it is very bright in there which is nice. The service here has also been very good. Brother was asking about something that another one of their locations had and the server went asked the manager who is willing to call that location to see if they can make it. While my brother didn't take them up on it because he just wanted to see if they did have it I thought it was really great on their part to be willing to try, which I don't think a lot of places would have done. All in all, I'll probably keep coming here. I think it's a great spot. They have a kids menu for kids that I think is pretty good and the main menu has generally left me satisfied. read more

For lunch today, I decided to try True Kitchen Near the Menlo Park wall in Edison New Jersey. It has been here for a while, and I didn't know anything about it until recently. I read how they do not use any seed oil in their cooking. The vibe the atmosphere Is relaxing, the service is friendly and efficient and the food is absolutely delicious. I ordered the grass fed burger with the side salad. Absolutely delicious! I paired it with a glass of Borealis Pinot Noir. I'm so happy I did! I will definitely be returning regularly to this lovely establishment read more

What an amazing restaurant! My first time ever going to True Food was in California, I was so sad that I wouldn't be able to frequent the restaurant as much since it was so far. To my surprise, there was one a couple of minutes away! True Food is not only 100% seed oil free, but it also has fresh seasonal menus at reasonable prices. The staff has always been super friendly and the place is warm and clean. If you want a yummy healthy meal with reasonable prices and a good ambiance I 100% recommend! read more

True Food Kitchen - Spinach and wild mushrooms pizza. Super crispy and creamy - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

We made a reservation weeks ago for Mother's Day. Due to traffic, we arrived 10 mins late and they told us that they cancelled our reservation and we can sit at the bar for 3 hours as they have nothing. Even 5 star restaurants have 15 mins grace period but these people didn't even offer to sit us even though we offered that we could wait for sometime for a table to open. They spoilt our Mother's Day brunch. Really disappointed with the service and will never go back there. read more

Y'ALL! Run, don't walk, to True Food Kitchen! I don't know why it took me so long to try this place. I initially thought the menu focused solely on (in my mind "unsexy") vegan (VG), vegetarian (V), and gluten-free (GF) options. While they definitely cater to those dietary needs, True Food Kitchen offers something for everyone, even meat eaters. Their menu is extensive, covering shareables, entrees, sandwiches, pizzas, bowls, mains, sides, desserts, and there's even the TrueTrio bundle deal at $19.50 for 1 main/1 pairing/1 bev. I know everything is made with fresh, organic ingredients (because my taste buds don't lie), and somehow they manage to pack a ton of flavor into every bite. Even the smallest detail, like a perfectly cut grilled onion, was incredibly delicious and satisfying. Ancient Grains Bowl topped with Artic Salmon 10/10 **FOR THE WIN! Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9/10 **SIMPLY DELICIOUS read more

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Came here for brunch with a big group of friends with a open table reservation. We were given a private dining room. Service was a bit slow to begin with , water and drinks took longer than expected to arrive. The wait for the food was worth the wait, the food was tasty and fresh. My favorite part was that all ingredients are claimed to be organic and no seed oils used for cooking. The pancakes were interesting, healthy but really delicious. The rest of the dishes - avocado toast, pizza, hash, skillet etc did not disappoint. read more

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True Foods is a concept that seems to try to mix Seasons 52 with Chili's/ Fridays. It just doesn't translate well. My party ordered the grass fed burger, chicken sandwich, chocolate cookie and cocktails. I'd only return for the cocktails. If your party has dietary restrictions like vegan, and want cocktails then I'd suggest it. Otherwise, it would be a no. Expensive and not even worth it. My teenage son didn't even finish the half of my very sad cheeseburger. read more

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Don't get me wrong, the food tastes great. But I will NEVER come back here. The portions are an absolute JOKE and they are SO VERY overpriced..... it was $12/13 for 4 pieces of cauliflower "appetizer" that you see.... That is a SIDE portion... and then my meal. The salad was 3 good bites. $20 for a chicken sandwich and small salad. An extra dollar when you ask for more dip( that was never even put on your sandwich when it says it comes with it) The service was EXTREMELY slow. And there weren't many people in there. When we told our waitress we were in a rush and needed to go boxes... she started wiping down tables and didn't bring us our check. 1/10, would not recommend, will NOT be back again. OH!!! And we asked for lemons.. our waitress said the manager was watching her and could only give us a few. .... MR MANAGER MAYBE GO CHECK ON YOUR CUSTOMERS AND NOT WORRY ABOUT MANNING THE DANG LEMON RATIONS? read more

True Food Kitchen - Chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Ive been wanting to go here for a while. So many people I know rave about this place. Healthy food isn't always the most tasty which make people shy away from it. I went today for lunch with a friend. Parking was plentiful as there is a parking lot. The decor is really simple which aligns with their menu. Simple. Tasty food. Our waitress was Red. To drink I got the Rose Sangria. It wasn't sweet which is what I expect from a sangria. I didn't really love it. Surprisingly my friend got a red wine. To eat she got an avocado toast and kale salad. I got the grass fed burger with cheesy mashed potatoes. For dessert I got the spiced carrot cake. In all everything was pretty good. The dessert was sweet enough. Id definitely go back to try some of the other menu items. I took a star away because I didn't feel overly welcomed when I asked for recommendations and let our waitress know it was my first time. read more

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Came back for round 54639. TFK NEVER disappoints!!! Can't wait to come back again. Healthy food and liquor is a WIN-WIN read more

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The food is tasty - cauliflower, Brussels, chicken Parm n pizza all yummy. Dessert too - flourless chocolate cake with ice cream and chocolate peanut butter pie with sea salt flakes. Very good ingredients. Service is spotty though read more

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This was our first time being here. We read the profile of the place from their website. A little pretentious, if you ask me. But, was the food as good and worth it? Let's find out. The place was bright and clean. The chairs, however, were not comfortable to my liking. They were made of a thin metal frame with rattan woven into the seat and backrest. Nothing wrong with that. But the angle of the seat made me uncomfortable. You had to move to the edge of the seat and lean forward to be able to properly eat your food. The pressure of my upper thigh and glutes against that metal frame was not pleasant. The staff was nice and friendly. That's always a good thing. Onto the food. The food was good, not great. Their portions were not fulfilling, either. Maybe because everything was "organic", as they proudly advertised, the food sizes were generally smaller. The prices were also a bit high. I had the Pot Roast French Dip. It was flavorful. But for $25, I was expecting to be satisfied. I wasn't. When I got home, I still had to eat something just to stop my cravings. My son liked his burger. But, he didn't find it anything special. The same goes for my wife's Korean Glass Noodles (their take on Jap Chae). Would I go back? Probably not. While I appreciate their push for healthier food options, I don't feel that their product justifies their pricing. read more

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The organic tofu was great, the service was great too. Dillion is an excellent server, very carrying about the satisfaction of the customer! Same nice ambience and decor. read more

True Food Kitchen - At the bar, enjoying a matcha latte! - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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True Food Kitchen Edison location could use a reminder the brand of their restaurant. We arrived 6:30 pm on a Monday night, not one other customer in the place. Hostess immediately tries to seat us at a table right by the front door. After we were sat, it was over 5 minutes before someone came to the table. As we looked around, numerous employees saw us, including what looked to be the manager. No one came by to offer water, drinks, nothing. When we finally got service they had run out of...French fries. Not one other customer there on a Monday night and no fries?! The food we did get was good but the overall service explains to me why it was empty. Come visit the Scottsdale, AZ location, it's packed 24/7. Good food, lacking service. read more

While searching for healthy food options for dinner, I ended up at True Food Kitchen. There aren't that many options in the area for good quality healthy food, so True Food Kitchen was a nice find. My favorite dish was the bison pizza. It was spicy from the jalapeños and had just the right amount of sausage topping. Service has always been great when I go and it never seems to be overcrowded. read more

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Husband took me here for my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. Being vegan and a carnivore is hard to find satisfaction for both of us but we finally found it. This place has a well balanced menu for both vegans and non vegans. Loved the flavors and healthy options. Our waitress Adrianna was simply amazing and made our first time so pleasant. The teriyaki Tofu was alright but I think it was because I was super excited for my cookie and ice cream desert I wanted so badly lol. The place was clean and beautifully designed. read more

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My first time trying TFK today and I was very impressed. The decor was warm , inviting , modern. I love the green accents. Their menu is pretty extensive and I love that there were so many interesting and varied healthy options. I opted for the chicken sandwich, blueberry 75 and chocolate cake to finish. Everything was delicious. Service was also great. The staff was nice and helpful. My waitress Kayla did a great job with her recommendations to me. I will definitely come back to try their happy hour menu and other items. read more

This side order of Mac and cheese was $6 - came in a small bowl - not worth $6. Kids menu - chicken tenders: burnt, spicy for whatever reason, overall dry - cutting it disintegrates it... came with a side of rock hard carrots, good luck to your kids for being healthy trying to eat these carrots... don't let your kids try to take a bite. You'll be visiting the dentist soon. read more

True Food Kitchen - This side order of Mac and cheese was $6 - came in a small bowl - not worth $6. - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Nice ambiance, very spacious restaurant. High booth seats for privacy. They take online reservations which is a plus. This is a very healthy restaurant. My friend got coffee and they only have oat milk type of healthy. My sandwich was good but very small. read more

True Food Kitchen - Original chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Called to make sure if they were open New Year's Day and if the brunch menu would be available. Was told yes but that was wrong. No brunch. Cold coffee. Bad salmon in the salad that they did change out. The room is big and open and COLD today with mgt saying there was nothing they could do. Didn't offer to move our table from the vents pumping out cold air. read more

I have been to several locations over the years and this is the first one on the East Coast. My experience has ranged from outstanding, to get me out of here at one place where service was a total fail. Here, I am pleased to report, everything seemed to come together brilliantly. The place feels very new. I do not know how long ago it opened, but whatever the answer might be, it is operating flawlessly from service to the quality of the food. The Mediterranean Hummus - spicy herb sauce, red pepper pistachio muhammara spread, crispy chickpeas, za'atar spice, ancient grain pit to start was amazing. Great flavor AND texture, which is something you wouldn't even normally consider for a hummus plate. For dinner my main was the Not Your Mama's Meatloaf - Verde Farms organic 100% grass-fed beef, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, honey roasted carrots, mushroom jus. A healthy meal that tastes great. All in a nice new, rooming, setting to which my only complaint is that I wish it was closer to where I call home. read more

True Food Kitchen - Not Your Mama's Meatloaf - Verde Farms organic 100% grass-fed beef, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, honey roasted carrots, mushroom jus. - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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My favorite dish was definitely the watermelon salad and the hummus with pita chips. The Korean noodles were OK. They tasted a little bland. Maybe it would've tasted better with some protein like chicken. The ice matcha horchata is definitely a must try. I definitely enjoyed that drink. The service was awesome and everyone was friendly and welcoming. read more

I received a delivery order of the double cheeseburger. The curly kale and dressing were tasty. I think the burger when done properly would be great but unfortunately the bread was burnt to the point of being inedible so had to eat it without the bread and didn't get the full experience. This was a Sunday evening delivery order around 6 PM. read more

True Food Kitchen - The bread - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Had a great experience at TFK! Came on a Tuesday night, so it wasn't super crowded. Impressed by the open, airy, modern layout of the space. Nice, attractive bar makes me want to come back and sit for happy hour. We were immediately greeted and seated. I love the green booth chairs! I may steal for a basement reno. Rory was our server and was very pleasant. It took a little bit for food to come out and we totally appreciated why! It was fresh and made to order. You get the opportunity to see how hard they work with the open kitchen concept that I love. We ordered edamame dumplings and guacamole for apps. I've had better and more, but everything was tasty. For entrees, we ordered butter noodles, spicy Korean sandwich, and the Thai peanut noodle bowl with added salmon. I can tell you right away that I will be back for that bowl again. It was delicious!! The best bowl I've ever had. The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I love the health conscious dining of TFK. Since I am so well balanced, I like that I can also get a cocktail.. and while they are a bit pricey, I enjoyed my blook orange margarita. Can't wait to return and try more of the menu. Probably during happy hour. read more

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Where do I even begin? Easily one of the best farm to table restaurants I've been to. The food is just next level good, always fresh and with enough innovative plates and cocktails to keep me coming back for more. The ambiance is relaxed and the staff is ever so friendly. Highly recommend trying the avo-rita and the burgers, but other plates and appetizers are also insanely good. They offer happy hours on weekdays which is actually a great deal! read more

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True Food Kitchen is always a good night. My only complaint was that there weren't enough chips for the guacamole. I even loaded my chips to try and use it up but we still had dip leftover. I think I heard our server ask the table behind us if they wanted more chips but I may have been mistaken. Anyways, the guac was a twist on regular guac with edamame added to it. It was quite good. My meatloaf was quite yummy although a tad bit dry. I thought about it having a gravy but that would definitely take away the flavor of the herbs in the meat so nah to that. LOL. My boyfriend enjoyed his tuna as well. I had a coupon in my email from them for buy one get one free which made our check very nice. We love TFK and will definitely be back. read more

True Food Kitchen - Not your Momma's meatloaf. - New American Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Friar time visiting and this place exceeded my expectations.. I've been on my seed-oil free journey for a year now.. I heard of this place through health hunter I follow on social media and he recommended this place and I'm so glad I try it.. First of all the decor is beautiful and clean. The staff were so attentive and friendly.. Second, the food was delicious and at a great price.. I order for starters the Mediterranean hummus, which was so so good, so far the best hummus I had... For the course I had the grass-fed burger with an egg.. It was good but they overcooked my burger but the gluten free bun made up for it.. That bread was so so good I took off the meat just to eat it.. It was homemade and melted in my mouth Lastly, the desert, favorite part cookie with ice cream yummy They have their own filtered sparkling water, which was so so good.. This place is amazing.. I definitely recommend this place.. I drove 37 minutes and will do it again...I'll be back.. My friend also enjoyed her food as well.. read more

Was excited SO to try Valentine's Day prix fixe menu for special anniversary dinner. The $65 for two turned out to be over $50 per person and a huge disappointment. The small piece of salmon entree was very dry. Entree came with veggies and arugula topped with too much sodium that I crunched on salt crystals. This entree was not appetizing or fulfilling but I failed to return. The steak which had an additional up charge of $9, was cooked rare (it was to be medium) and so entree was returned. The re-done steak took a while to come out, struggled to get knife thru, very chewy and nothing but fat. It came with tiny minimal pieces of sweet potatoes and small portion of greens. My husband left hungry. The tiramisu dessert was loaded with cocoa powder and could not taste the espresso coffee. The sourdough bread appetizer was probably the best part of this high priced, small portion, poorly cooked, full of sodium prix fixe entrees. First and last time at the choosing prix fixe at this restaurant. We are not even sure this restaurant is worthy of a return visit and it was not our first time at this location. read more

True Food Kitchen had it all. The food was very good. Our server was personable and efficient. The Ambiance was on the hip side. They also have a nice bar with TV screens for watching sports. Overall, we had a great experience here for dinner with friends. My friends ordered the Hatch Green Chile Turkey Burger, Not Your Mama's Meatloaf, and Wild Caught Tuna Poke. I had the Ancient Grains Bowl. All the food and presentation was wonderful. My only caveats would be that prices are high, yet the portion sizes were comparatively small. I'm not a big eater, yet my Grain Bowl left me with wanting more to eat. read more