We're reminded of how much we love this place that just keeps getting better. Better foods....no seeds oils, and lots of attention to sourcing....you can't make good food if you can't pay attention to where it comes from. Service is always excellent no matter who is serving - today it was Karen - thank you Karen you were excellent! How do you make sure you provide excellent service? Two things you cannot ignore...hiring good people and training them well. Today on the patio was quiet but busy. Acoustics are good. Lot's of servers delivering food. Lot's of hustling. Grass Fed beef is a hit....well done! Chop Salad is our favorite....we have it every time and never get tired of it. The corn soup is to die for....what a brilliant idea! Thank you chef and thank you servers! read more

My First Visit Back On Saturday, 8/8/26 Since TFK Opened!!! My 4-Star Goes To Over All Customer Service!!! Very Friendly Staff. Server Serena Was Very Attentive!!! Much Appreciated. The Dishes & Drinks Were Pretty Good. Tuna Poke Bowl - I Had Shrimp Added Ranchers Hash - Brunch Menu Crudité With Green Goddess Mousse - Seasonal Menu read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, California

Our experience was shocking! We asked the waitress to recommend a dish with no sugar (diabetic friendly) and one of the dishes in question was glass noodle dish because on the menu it doesn't say what type of sauce they use, she said that the sauce was soy based and assured the dish was safe to eat. We all have allergies and specific diets (unfortunately) and that is why we went there, because they have all this delicious and healthy options and we used to go to the one in San Diego and never had any issues. 45 minutes later (restaurant had 4 tables in use, so basically empty) our food came, we are kind of anxious and very hungry. I tasted the glass noodles and commented that is was too sweet at first bite. Waitress kind of annoyed assured the sauce was soy based. After eating we asked the manager about the sauce because it felt very sweet, so he went to the kitchen and asked and of course the sauce was super sweet, sugar, sugar, sugar!! Ended up with a special medication at home for a huge spike in sugar level! How incredibly dangerous this was!! Any life threatening allergy, or a DIABETIC should be confident that what we are eating is what we are told! I couldn't believe it! This never happened to me before anywhere, not to mention that my friend's meal came out wrong and when asked about what was missing, that was big part of the dish (avocado) the waitress was annoyed. Never apologized for her mistake, never approached the table or acted worried at all after we talked to the manager. I have to say the manager was very worried and apologetic and that we didn't make a scene or were aggressive or rude to anyone. A formal complaint will be made because it could have ended horribly bad. I hope the staff there gets well trained on their menu to be able to give an accurate and responsible answer to any requests and questions from costumers. If a diabetic kid or senior eat that meal it could have ended up in the hospital. It is not a simple mistake, it was scary and shocking. read more

True Food Kitchen - Glass Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF - New American Near Me - Newport, California

The food is still very good at True Food Kitchen. Their entrées are tasty, and they're happy to make any adjustments you need. I like adding the peri-peri sauce to my turkey burger--it really boosts the flavor. Whether you sit inside, outside, or at the bar, the seating is comfortable. Naz is a great server. He's attentive, helpful, and friendly.. read more

I've been to True Foods Newport many times over the years! I've only got great things to say! The food is healthy and made to order. The staff work super hard! The atmosphere is open and clean! I went here today for a baby shower for 40-50 people. The staff was amazing! Super polite and efficient. They made it a great visit. I had the house chopped salad with added shrimp. I wasn't expecting anything but it was actually a well prepared and delicious salad! The appetizers of edamame dumplings and hummus were super tasty! They have alcohol drinks in addition to non alcoholic drinks. I had the prickly pear seltzer water! Delish! They made gluten free and dairy free dishes and desserts! Five stars! read more

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I was a little underwhelmed - I've heard so many good things about True Food Kitchen that I think my expectations were high. I ordered the Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Sourdough Panini. Based on the picture and description it looked / sounded really good. Unfortunately, what I received didn't look anything like the photo. I could tell that the ingredients were quality (organic and fresh) and that it was on the healthier side which I appreciate but the presentation was lacking. Based on what I received and the cost I don't think I'd order from here again. Expect to wait 35 + minutes for to-go orders too FYI (on busy days/the weekend). I came 30 minutes after I placed my order online and still had to wait a bit. I give the food/experience a 7/10. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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I got to catch up with a dearly beloved friend and she treated me!!! I'm so glad we got to try this place. Indeed the foods taste very good and clean. I personally became more aware of the different, unnecessary ingredients that can go into cooking meals. Service has been so kind. The plating and utensils are also neat and orderly. The whole ambiance of the restaurant is bright and life giving. God bless you all. read more

True Food Kitchen - Ancient Grain, V - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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Service was good. The food was 'meh.' Had Easter Brunch and sat on the patio. It's beautiful building and spacious covered patio. The menu has a health vibe, but the flavors come up short. I had their grass fed / grass finished burger and my guest had pancakes. Burger wasn't seasoned well and the bun was not great (and beat up -- see picture). The burger had fries as a plus up option (instead of a side salad). The fries were air fryer fries and they weren't great. The burger was just 'ok' ... and for $19.95 +$2.50 for the fries... you want a great burger. The blueberry pancakes were whole grain, which wasn't mentioned on the menu... and it was a bummer because whole grain pancakes just don't hit like good old fashioned pancakes. $15.50 for pancakes with no side of ham or egg seemed like a lot. The whole grain didn't work... plus they tasted like the flat top. I wonder if the cook didn't wipe the flat top down before making the pancakes. The beverage game is solid. Refresher juices are really good and are very fresh and well balanced. I like that they have a variety of cocktails to try and a range of price points. Maybe I should have ordered straight up healthy options instead of a burger and pancakes... but the food wasn't worth it. Very attentive service. Host stand did a nice job as well. No manager presence in the dining room. No manager table touches. read more

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True Food never disappoints. Fresh, clean, and consistently delicious. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect in Newport Beach relaxed, beautiful, and effortless. Erika was amazing. She was warm, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. Great service, great food, and such a great spot for lunch or dinner. Can't wait to come back. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, California

Went with friends and ordered family style. Food is fresh and clean tasting, the service is always fantastic, and the ambiance is very classic Newport beach in the best way. We ordered the chicken panini, vegan burger, jambalaya pasta, and margherita pizza. Panini was honestly kind of dry, the flavors were good but sourdough was difficult to chew and a little hard. The pizza was light and yummy, would've preferred a little more char and a thinner dough but it was excellent. Jambalaya pasta great flavor and fantastic macros. Vegan burger was great, I've had it before and this rendition had a mushier texture than I've had it in the past but it was still excellent and the vegetables and flavors worked together well. Overall a fine dining experience and very yummy!! read more

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Shanie was a refreshing improvement from my previous experience. Darlene and I dined here for her bday and Shanie was the consummate professional. She was attentive and on point. She didn't touch the signed bill until after we walked away. That's how it's done. read more

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We had a stellar experience here for dinner on a Sunday night. I made a reservation through Open Table and the restaurant called me in advance to ask if I wanted indoor or outdoor seating. We chose outdoor because they advised us it would be quieter which it was. All the staff were really friendly and helpful especially our server. The drinks were fantastic - I recommend the Prickly Pear refresher and everyone raved about their food in our part of 6. I had the Tuna Poke Bowl which is probably the best Poke bowl I've ever had. Knowing we share the values of the restaurant and feeling like we were eating healthy food added to the experience. They gave my daughter a complimentary dessert for her birthday too. We will be back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place. I've ordered takeout from here multiple times before with no issues, so I had high expectations for an in-person visit. Here's the problem: quality control just isn't there anymore. I ordered a salad and the avocado on top was clearly rotten. Not slightly bruised - I'm talking black, mushy, oxidized to the point of being inedible. It looked like it had been sitting out for days. For a salad that cost well over $20, that's unacceptable. I took two bites, felt my stomach turn, and put the fork down. The rest went in the trash. As a mid-to-high-end spot in Newport Beach that charges premium prices for clean eating, this fails the kitchen standards. Someone prepped that salad, someone plated it, and someone sent it out. No one noticed? Or worse - no one cared? To be fair: service was fine, the space is nice. Hummus with pita tastes great. But after this meal, my stomach literally felt off for hours - the opposite of what "healthy eating" should do. I won't be coming back. Once you serve me spoiled produce, the trust is gone. read more

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Come back for lunch. The service was very nice, beautiful restaurant Great& fresh tasting food here. We enjoyed our lunch time read more

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Do NOT order the air fried True Crisp'd Chicken tenders. They weren't good. The flavor was decent, but not decent enough to enjoy eating it. You'd think a restaurant would care enough to not over cook the chicken this much. Immediately off the bat they were hard and dense just by sticking my fork in it. Biting down in it was even more confirmation of that and it was very dry. It was saved by the yummy sauce and simple salad. However I would never order this again. Service was amazing! Ambiance was great! The jambalaya was delicious and a great portion! Just stay away from the chicken tenders. read more

True Food Kitchen - True crisp'd chicken tender plate - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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I've been coming to True Food Kitchen for years, and unfortunately, this visit was incredibly disappointing. The food is just not the same anymore. It started with my favorite item on the menu, the Edamame Dumplings. They used to be amazing, but they've clearly changed the recipe, and they were nowhere near as good as they used to be. My son, who absolutely loves burgers and almost always finishes them, didn't even finish his. That alone says a lot. The only thing we really enjoyed was the fresh juice, but even that isn't made fresh to order anymore like it used to be. If you're a longtime customer, don't be surprised if your favorite dishes don't taste the same. Sadly, the quality and flavors have changed, and not for the better. The only reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one is because our server at the bar was incredibly kind, attentive, and provided excellent service. Unfortunately, great service couldn't make up for the disappointing food. We won't be coming back. read more

we used to love true food! the service was great but i'm sad to say the quality of the food has really declined. We had the chicken mozzarella panini and the Korean noodle bowl with chicken added. The panini bread/crust did not feel fresh and it was not warm nor did it seem fully cooked. It also had MAYBE four pieces of chicken. It was a similar thing with the Korean bowl, it was $8 to add chicken and it was a very small portion with like a few cubes of chicken. just overall, the food didn't taste as fresh as it used to. read more

Tried True Food kitchen for the first time and was pretty disappointed by the food taste and preparation, on top of this the high price point with small portions, making the above even less justifiable . Additionally, the food and drink came out very slow despite it not being a particularly busy night. We ordered the steak frites, the jambalaya pasta, and one of their juice drinks and a cocktail. This restaurant theme is healthy, and I get that healthy may mean less tasty, but wow, this was worse than eating frozen lean cuisines. The "frites" are air fried and they are just plain not good. They tasted overcooked/very dry and cardboard-like. The sauce that came with it was tasteless. This dish also came with a salad which had no flavor dressing at all. The plating and portions for $42 was extremely disappointing (see photo). The Jambalaya pasta was like soup, did they not drain the noodles? It was extremely watery and had a watered down taste. Sorry didn't take a photo. It was overall a very "meh" experience. Wouldn't recommend. Small portions of flavorless, poorly cooked food. read more

True Food Kitchen - $42 steak frites meal. There are literally like 20 burned dry fries, a tasteless dipping sauce and tasteless salad. The tiny steak was ok - New American Near Me - Newport, California

TFK has been my go-to spot for a long time now - I know their menu caters to everyone's dietary choices and limitations. So I invited friends to meet up here today an and had a horrible experience. Service was non-existent - when we eventually went inside to try and order we were chided and asked to return to our table and wait for a server. I can't believe the staff here gets to treat customers like this. Our food was stale - the Brussels sprouts was actually smelling. Separately, earlier today, I ordered a matcha - requesting whole milk. The barista gave me almond milk. When I returned after taking a sip and realizing their mistake - and requested it with whole milk again - the person at the counter claimed I was lying and in fact must have ordered almond because the order slip says so. As in, they didn't/ couldn't make a mistake but a customer is wrong!? The barista then goes on to remember I did say whole milk but then adds it ids "pre-made matcha" and hence tasted as if it's in almond milk. WTH!?!? No manager in sight. We've just spent nearly $200 in the past few hours and have had 3 horrible experiences. read more

This was shockingly bad. The chicken panini said "house sourdough" but came out in a sourdough tortilla with no rise to it at all, and it wasn't pressed as you would assume. The chucked was cubed. What a terrible decision. You will never see "cubed chicken" on the menu at any respectable restaurant. Pull the chicken. Halve and pound the chicken. Don't cube it what is wrong with you. The fries were soggy and lukewarm with no salt. I sent the cubed chicken sourdough tomato sauce mozzarella taco back and asked for the grass fed burger. So dry. Asked for medium, it came out over well. Menu said "umami sauce" but I did not notice any sauce at all. The caramelized onions were in fact not caramelized, just cooked down, and the single mushroom on the burger was tough. Honestly one of the worst, and definitely the driest, burgers I've ever had at a sit down. Shockingly bad. Service was so so, ambiance was 10/10. Cheers. read more

Great after a beach day. Great portions, yet healthy and filling. Service was good and the restaurant is beautiful inside. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, California

True food kitchen is adorable delicious healthy food. on the weekend they have branch farmer markets, scramble, delicious and I love the organic tuscan kale salad thanks dani for good vibes and customer service read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Newport, California

I cannot recommend this place enough! I went for the first time yesterday and will absolutely be coming back! We got the charred cauliflower to start which was incredible! I got the TFK Classic Chicken Sandwich with a gluten free bun, from the True Crisp'd menu. Everything on that part of the menu is air fried, gluten free and 100% seed oil free... phenomenal! Our waiter Jose was so nice when I told him I had a gluten allergy, he gave me recommendations. Most of my experiences with gluten free bread haven't been good but this place was AMAZING! The gf bun wasn't dry, flakey or tasteless. The sandwich was 12/10!!!! I loved the atmosphere, very nice dim lighting and music wasn't too loud! It's very open which made it feel like we had space to enjoy ourselves and not be too close to other people. Please come to this restaurant!!! read more

The food was clean and fresh. I ordered the grass fed burger with air fried fries. We also got a cook à la mode. The service was super friendly (Jose) was our server. I appreciate the open space and clean ambiance. The only reason I knocked off a star was because my fries were soggy and the burger was a bit salty (though flavorful) for my taste. read more

True Food Kitchen - Grass fed burger with air fried fries - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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Had to come back to True Food because it was so delicious the first time! We got the chinese chicken salad, which I got the first time I came and I just had to get it again. We also got the spinach and mushroom pizza and the grass fed burger with seasoned fries. They both were SO yummy. The pizza had the BEST sour dough crust and the burger was just an overall good burger. I love that the fries were air fried as well, they were just as good as regular fries. We sat outside this time which I loved because we got to see the sunset and the weather was so nice. So if you get a chance, ask to sit outside! read more

True Food Kitchen - chinese chicken salad, spinach and wild mushroom pizza, grass fed burger with seasoned fries - New American Near Me - Newport, California

Gotta be honest, the quality of the offerings has slumped. I had the spicy panang curry with salmon. The salmon was dry. Not very fresh and the curry was watery. It used to be thick and more savory. Cilantro was limp. The prickly pear hibiscus refresher was still good. The others in our party enjoyed their thin mini pizzas and the jambalaya, which was a good portion. Our server, though very competent, never smiled. Not even once. It soured the mode a bit but we were a fun party so it didn't really have much of an effect. The open plan is annoying because it did not allow for normal voice conversations. It was loud. But the ambiance is cute and clean. Oh also very boring options for desserts. I think a menu revamp is in order. read more

Really enjoy this location at Fashion Island. Pet-friendly patio and good HH. We love the grass-fed burger. It has a nice crust and good seasoning. Don't sleep on their salmon either. It's so gooood! Definitely a solid spot for a date night. read more

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This was my first time at True Food Kitchen New port Beach. It was such an amazing experience. Service was top notch! Kameron was very kind and attentive. My friend and I ordered the Wrap sandwiches. They were delicious. The salad and spritzers were yummy. My friend introduced me to David, a waiter that served her another time. He was very kind and attentive. The food was amazing. The ambience was very charming. It's an open area concept restaurant. You will love True Food Kitchen. Shout out to Kameron, David and Arthur the Manager!! read more

True Food Kitchen - The refreshing pomegranate spritzer - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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I ordered a Chinese Chicken salad when I visited this place with my wife. It was terrible. Apparently this restaurant stresses the "healthy" aspect of food, rather than the "tasty" version. In order to avoid certain ingredients to make it a healthy version, it was dry and tasteless despite asking for extra dressing, which its self was tasteless. My wife's salmon was dry as well. We left most of our meals in eaten and went elsewhere. read more

Would love to be able to review the food here but I'm not sure that will happen. As a solo diner I get overlooked occasionally but today is one for the record books. Was seated 15 minutes ago in a pretty empty restaurant. Another party of six was seated shortly after. They were across the restaurant and I'm sure they had a different server over there, but she was right on it. Watched several other waitstaff walk by me several times; would have appreciated a simple acknowledgment that someone would be with me soon. Eventually the young lady who waited on the other party across the room came to take my order. Will see where it goes from here... So far, classic margarita was decent. Rancher's hash breakfast was flavorful but could have used a little more sweet potato. Meat was a bit tough. Eggs were perfect and enjoyed the sourdough. Overall food was good. My 3 stars were because of the service being unusually slow . Considered not leaving a tip but that's not my style. Please make sure solo diners receive the same attention as groups. You never know who you're serving read more

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The King, top of the heap, best of the chain restaurants in the U.S. Nobody does it better than True Food Kitchen. No seed oils, non GMO, we give a shit and care about the quality we serve type of restaurant. Today the place on a Tuesday night at 6:15PM was DEAD like 1/4 of the restaurant full. I've never been here when it wasn't slammed. We ordered the tomato basil soup, margarita pizza, Grass-fed burger with side salad and a sparkling water. The soup was so clean and fresh. No dairy, no oil on top just clean and yummy. The pizza, which is sourdough fermented for 24 hours, was so good. I cannot eat pizza, the gluten crushes me, but this pizza made by the gods gave me zero reaction. And lastly the grass-fed burger on that perfect flax seed bun with grilled onions and mushrooms with arugula and some yummy avocado oil aoli. Fire! I LOVE True Food Kitchen and in a world full of toxic food and cheap ingredients this place takes the cake. read more

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Great food and great service!! I got the chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint! The ambiance was very casual and perfect for a group lunch. Pricing was super reasonable as well! Definitely will be back to either this location or one of the others! read more

True Food Kitchen is a must if you are trying to eat clean. Listen, I love food and had to have a pep talk with myself while driving to the restaurant: "Kish, expect the food to taste "healthy". LOL!! I ordered the turkey burger with fries and chocolate chip cookie a la mode. Baybee!! Everything tasted "healthy", even down to the pineapple spritzer! Haha! I had to ask for more sauce because the burger and fries were so dry. Service was great! Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we were enjoying our meal. read more

True Food Kitchen - Pineapple spritzer - New American Near Me - Newport, California

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I was disappointed that I could not pick my place to sit. There was plenty of places and it was early enough before the dinner crowed but the server said I couldn't sit by the fire in the sun where I wanted to. It was 20 steps from where she placed me in partial sun. The service was alright at least the food came out Farley quick. Although I only ordered side items so it should have. After me and a friend was finished we had to wait way longer than I wanted for the bill. The overall ambiance is nice though so I give them that. It is a clean place. Nice atmosphere. The butternut squash soup was really good. My friend got the air fried French fries and she said it was really dry with no salt. read more

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True Food is one of my favorite spots! I wish they had better vegan options but Chef Danny always makes something great for me. Always accommodating and great service at the bar. Favorites The OG add pineapple juice Avocado dip Vegan Burger Squash pizza Squash pie read more

True Food Kitchen - Guacamole, Squash Pizza, Tpdu Lettuce Wrap - New American Near Me - Newport, California

Thank you Chloe & team for the epic experience!!! Our first time eating here and it was a memorable one in the best way possible. All of the food was made fresh to order, organic as can be, and delicious throughout. The outdoor patio had great seating alongside heaters too which made the dining that much more comfortable. We look forward to eating there again! read more

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Food was mediocre for the price point. The high points would be convenient location in Fashion Island, health conscious menu options, and service. The areas to improve would be a variety of dishes. The chicken tenders and fries are touted as air fried (healthier option), but the flavor was seriously lacking. The tenders were very overcooked and dry. It was difficult to finish one piece, and we couldn't even finish the plate. The fries were not good either. I got the chicken sandwich, which was smaller than I expected. It was tasty , but most of the flavor came from the sauce and not the chicken. The chicken was lacking in seasoning. The charred cauliflower was only okay, nothing to rave about. Honestly the best thing to me was the sourdough pizza with pepperoni. Came out hot , and the dough was perfection. I wouldn't come back here again since there are so many great options at this mall. read more

Tonight was my first time dining here, and I had a wonderful experience. My friend suggested that and I was hesitant but I'm so glad we made the choice to go there. The food was delicious, healthy, and full of flavor. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and made for a fun evening. The service was outstanding. Serena was our waitress, and she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and had a great sense of humor. She made us feel welcome and took excellent care of us throughout the meal. I truly enjoyed her service and will definitely be coming back. I will be requesting Serena as my server again. Highly recommended! read more

It was my first time here at True Food Kitchen. My friend and I came here to celebrate our birthdays. We were both in the mood to eat a healthy meal. We came on a Wednesday evening and I thought there would be plenty of parking but I was wrong. It looked like one section was closed off due to construction or something like that. I had to circle around a little bit before I found a space closer to the retail shops side. We were seated in the outside patio, which is covered. The restaurant was very spacious and had positive vibes bouncing from one area to the next. Our server was very polite and you could tell that the staff here are well trained. The servers seem to have their script down from what I could hear. We had to request additional water. We both chose from the dinner duo menu, which comes with a starter side entrée and a main dish. I liked the different options available and it's amazing that everything is organic. I went with the half chopped salad, which was filled with so many different delicious ingredients and textures. It reminded me of a granola type of dish, but with fruits and salad. The champagne salad dressing was perfect. After that, I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken quinoa bowl. The crisp sugar snap peas were so fresh and crunchy. I enjoyed every bite. My friend ordered the tomato soup and a chicken pesto pasta. She didn't really enjoy her food that much and said that her pasta was overcooked. She wish she had ordered my dishes instead. read more

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True Food is usually my go-to spot for healthy food, and I've always enjoyed their seasonal menu. The Roasted Butternut Squash pizza is consistently amazing, and their lunch, brunch, and dinner options are usually fantastic. This time, I have to admit I was a little disappointed. I tried the Southwest Tofu Scramble, which I absolutely loved over a year ago, but this time it didn't look or taste the same (you can compare the photo in my previous review)--it was mostly just plain soy, so I won't be ordering it again. On the bright side, the Kale Aid with organic kale, ginger, organic apple, celery, cucumber, and lemon was refreshing as always. One of the great things about this place is that there's usually plenty of seating available, both indoors and outdoors. The waitstaff is also usually attentive, even when it's busy. read more

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