Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Pizza
International
Mediterranean
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant group offering New American cuisine with a healthier focus. The menu changes seasonally and will include labeled vegan dishes & options such as vegetable-based starters, savory bowl with tofu option, cheese-less pizza, and a couple of salads. Has fresh juices. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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43 Reviews
First Review by Simster
maltman23
Points +4189
Nice place! - Edit
Several vegan options are well-marked on the menu. At the recommendation of another reviewer I had the Califlower and the TLT sandwich. Lots of excellent food! I shared the Squash Pie (with vegan whipped cream) with my friend, and we were both very happy. :)
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
Guest
Ayad
Points +278
Healthy vegan options - Edit
Great place for healthy food. Plenty of vegan and gluten free option. Love the hummus. and the vegan cheese burger. Friendly and professional service. Love the vibe here. Great for dinner.
Read morePros: High quality, Fancy vibe
Guest
caronjuneen
Points +122
Delicious - Edit
This was perfect for our party of three. It was hard to pick from the delicious sounding menu options. We started with grilled brussels. I ate the Ancient Grains bowl. It was beautifully made and every bite was perfect. The curry sweet potatoes and sugar snap peas were particularly outstanding. I also enjoyed a Spritzer with fresh pineapple juice.
Read moreWe shared a piece of flourless chocolate cake and vegan vanilla ice cream, and it was delicious.
The atmosphere was lovely and simple with a candle on each table. Our server checked on us at regular intervals and he was attentive and welcoming. The founder is Dr. Andrew Weil. Great walkable location.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-26
Pros: Great vegan options!, Quiet & lovely, Fun cocktails & mocktails
Guest
Vegan_ACL
Points +2502
Very good - Edit
Don’t have a ton of vegan options but the options you do have are really good. Menu is well labeled and food comes out quite quickly.
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kale_queen
Points +474
Good! - Edit
LOVED the spinach & mushroom pizza & the oat horchata
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Evington
Points +2602
Despite not being 100% vegan this place is well worth a visit. - Edit
If you’re looking for high quality ingredients, relatively healthy choices with innovative dishes, this place is good.
Read moreThe venue is quite mammoth, feels more like a busy canteen. Seems to be child friendly. Service was attentive and fast. Vegan dishes are clearly labelled. The dishes are innovative: I had the tomato and watermelon salad which included avocado mousse, chopped almonds, sliced baby cucumber, lime and chilli. Tasted divine.
My only gripe was that the wines weren’t clearly marked as vegan (although they did have some, based on my research) and the waiter tried to tell me all wines are vegan 😡.
This is a good place to try out.
Guest
fdturner88
Points +72
Spinach & Mushroom Pizza - Edit
The Spinach & Mushroom Pizza was incredible!
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jadaruss
Points +1545
Delicious options - Edit
I love true food kitchen. The food was perfect.
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Mari4
Points +906
Solid - Edit
Very cozy space despite the large size. Menu had clearly lavelled vegan and gluten free options.
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SydneyDe
Points +56
Great place - Edit
The restaurant has many vegan and vegetarian options. The menu items with meat are outnumbered by the non meat meals! The amount of of willingness the waiters have to alter items to meet dietary preferences is so relieving- especially because they are in such a busy area in town! Each time that I come they do not bat an eye when I ask for a slight alteration for it to be vegan.
Read morePros: Seasonal menu , Open kitchen, Welcoming alterations
Cons: Hostess is less friendly than other places, Portion size varying from visit to visit
Guest
andyjng
Points +4804
Truly Delicious Food - Edit
True Food Kitchen was one of my favorite dinner spots this past trip to Chicago. I was looking for a spot that had interesting plant-based options that didn't rely solely on mock meats. TFK provided that even though the rest of the menu is not vegan.
Read moreMy friend and I made a reservation the day-of for a patio seat. It was wonderful dining outside in a light summer evening being surrounded by skyscrapers. We split their Charred Cauliflower which was a creamy, nutty app that really kicked off a great meal. We also tried their Edamame Guac which came with chips for dipping. The guac was a great take but I found the chips on the saltier side - ask for light salt if possible.
For our main item, we split their Ancient Grains Bowl (quinoa, miso sesame glazed sweet potatoes, onions, portobello, snow peas, and more). They were kind enough to split this into two portions so we each had our own mini bowl. I thought this dish was fantastic. Lots of amazing flavors and veggies combined together. I'd definitely come back and order this again.
I'm glad that we were able to swing by here and enjoy this meal. You can bring friends from different groups and diets, and they'll surely be able to find something to enjoy. Give it a try and feel the benefits of eating a bit cleaner than you normally would.
Pros: Excellent starters
Guest
CarmenRosado
Points +13
Great quality food - Edit
Quinoa bowl was delicious . .
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Shannoncatherine
Points +26
Best vegan burger ever - Edit
I don’t usually order burgers at restaurants because it’s usually some sort of Impossible patty. I’m so glad I ordered theirs. It’s a house made patty made from nuts and mushrooms and it seriously had the best flavor of any vegan burger I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Healthy options , Real ingredients
Guest
LizMayo
Points +1334
Not Bad - Edit
This is always a solid choice when I travel. The one across from my hotel has a friendly staff and nice patio seating. Highly recommend for a quick but healthy lunch.
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a_ruva
Points +384
So so - Edit
So I had the spinach mushroom pizza,… it didn’t have much flavor to it, it has all the potential to be good, but something was def missing!
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frenchfries4life
Points +829
Good options & service! - Edit
I can't remember our server's name but she was great and very friendly! I got the vegan spinach mushroom pizza, which was very different than a traditional pizza but still pretty good.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options labeled, friendly service , nice bathrooms
Cons: a bit pricy
Guest
liveatsvegan
Points +1018
Must Visit for Vegans in Chicago! - Edit
True Food Kitchen has plenty of vegan options on their menu which are very unique! I had the vegan burger with sweet potato pieces. This was delicious and far from your basic vegan burger! The bun was great and it had a homemade vegan patty which was so tasty and made of all nutritional ingredients! This is one of the best vegan burgers I’ve had! The sweet potato pieces were also very tasty (from someone who doesn’t usually like sweet potato). Everything was so fresh and all homemade and healthy; not greasy at all. I then had the vegan strawberry cheesecake for dessert which was the let down of the meal. The portion size was huge! However, it tasted horrible. With no strawberry or vanilla flavour; it had a weird texture and tasted of nothing. I didn’t eat any of it because I disliked it so much. Overall though, the prices are great for the quality and portion sizes! I love the restaurant inside; it has a great vibe and is designed so nicely. Staff were very friendly too. This is great for all vegans and non vegans! Such a great menu and an amazing restaurant in the heart of Chicago!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Big portions and good prices , Nice restaurant inside
Cons: Horrible vegan cheesecake
Guest
woodlewis
Points +447
Several options - Edit
Enjoyed our butternut squash soup and butternut pizza.
Read morePros: Nice menu
Guest
MitInajar
Points +22
Awesome food - friendly staff - Edit
Great variety and really tasty food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Tasty beers
Guest
peteycards
Points +1821
Good vegan options - Edit
We had a great experience here. It's a bit more upscale than my usual dining. Servers all knew about all vegan options, and the menu was clearly marked, as well.
Read moreCocktails were delicious, as was the charred brussels sprouts appetizer. Butternut squash pizza was good but not as standout as the drinks/apps.
If the price is doable, I definitely recommend!
Guest
LadyRen
Points +87
5-Stars-even though the app won't let me! - Edit
I adore True Food Kitchen! I've been going here for years! It literally has something for everyone! Vegans, Vegetarians, Meat-eaters, Flexitarians and etc. They also try their best to cater to food allergies.
Read moreMy favorite things:
*Edamame Guacamole
*Hummus
*gluten free pita chips, pizza crust and bun options 🤩
*The Pizzas are good too
*All of the bowls are good - get the Korean Noodle bowl for some kick
*The cookies and ice cream are a great vegan option for dessert and the chocolate cake is a good option for vegetarian.
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-27
Guest
sophiawood
Points +507
Love the vibe - Edit
Great ambiance, love that they have filtered water, organic options, and menu categories for seasonal food. You scan a QR code to place an order and I was able to search ‘vegan’ for all the vegan options they had- made ordering super easy. I got the winter immunity soup and the charred cauliflower which were great. The vanilla ice cream was amazing and the matcha horchata was good too. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great space, Easy to navigate menu, Plenty of vegan options, and desserts
Guest
Maddieestelle
Points +77
The squash pizza… omg. Followed another review and got it. It’s to die for - Edit
They are fun and unique options. They could have a few more options or choices to make vegetarian entrees vegan
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Flavorful , Serves alcohol
Guest
SaraNorlin
Points +3303
Fancy vegan options - Edit
The butternut squash pizza was amazing and the brussel sprouts melted in my mouth. Great service. Very spacious for covid.
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MariiaStepaniuk
Points +65
One of my favorite places - Edit
Has good vegan options - teriyaki bowl is my favorite, as well as cauliflower appetizer. Nice atmosphere to also sip wine; good service. My go-to place to bring friends or family for dinner.
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petrone
Points +386
Good options but expensive - Edit
There are a decent amount of vegan options that vary in quality and price. The veggie burger is a great new addition to the menu but the sweet potatoes are in my opinion pretty bad. The Korean noodle bowl is good but can be a bit too oily at times.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive
Guest
annieeatingstuff
Points +161
New vegan burger is delicious - Edit
I wish I could give 5 stars! In the fall and winter, I love the vegan butternut squash pizza. The vegan mushroom pizza they have in spring and summer is good too but I do prefer the butternut squash pizza. This spring they added a vegan double cheeseburger though and it is AMAZING! It is not a fake meat burger, it’s a house made veggie burger with mushrooms and veggies. The cheese had good melt too. I wish they had actual fries at True Food because that would have been perfect with the burger. I got sweet potatoes as my side.
Read morePros: Something for everyone , Seasonal menus
Cons: Lots of the drinks have honey, always ask them!
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