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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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30 Reviews

First Review by Alysoun Mahoney

MindyK

Points +258

Vegan
27 Jul 2025

Great option if not everyone will eat vegan

True Food is always a great option when I’m getting together with family or friends who aren’t open to all veg.

Pros: Several vegan desserts, Lots of delicious choices including vegan pizza, Healthy

Cons: No vegan “entree”

ATXveganfam

Points +603

Vegan
30 Mar 2025

Flexible options for kids

I wish there were more obvious vegan options here but there are enough for me. For kids, we were able to get pasta with marinara and a vegan cheese pizza (they used the vegan burger cheese but my kid didn’t care). Overall we were happy and I’d come back.

Thomaswelfred

Points +69

Vegetarian
18 Mar 2025

True food kitchen

I love true food kitchen there are food are so yummy and delicious l like everything about them and they no how to attend to customers.

Pros: So yummy , Really love there food , Am happy knowing them

Cons: 😘😘👍, 🤔🤔👍, 🤗🤗🤗

kirsten.ableson

Points +164

Vegan
22 May 2023

Healthy vegan options!

Locally sourced, fresh food with an menu that changes by the season. I always enjoy eating here when in the area.

Pros: Multiple vegan dishes, Tofu is an add-on protein option , Servers are knowledgeable about how to veganize.

Melisjoanne

Points +137

Vegan
08 Apr 2023

Vegan Options Decreasing

I’ve loved going to True Food Kitchen in the past, but it does seem as though they have fewer vegan options with each new menu. We made a reservation for brunch and there was a special “Easter Menu” with no vegan options at all. We raised with this with the server, half expecting some creative thinking and suggestions but he didn’t offer any. We ended up finishing our drinks and leaving. There are a few options I know are good for lunch and dinner, but this wasn’t what I wanted on Saturday morning. Even those options seem fewer - there were bowls and other items, but nothing at all in the “entrees” section at a place that used to be very vegan-friendly.

LookingForAdventure

Points +283

Vegan
04 Nov 2022

Nice evening out - BEST Choc-Chip Cookies!

We went here for my birthday.
Told the waitron we're vegan and were encouraged to try the pizza and the burger. So we had both. The pizza was ok, a bit bland. The burger was much more tasty.
Got the vegan choc-chip cookies for dessert and this was the highlight of the meal. I'd go back there for just that! The cookies are served warm and are delicious and chewy, served with vegan icecream.

Pros: Some vegan options, Best Choc-Chip Cookies

Cons: Not many vegan options.

nhoang

Points +84

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

great

staff were friendly and informative! i loved the ambiance. there were many vegan options that were clearly marked. their menu changes seasonally, but they always make sure to have a decent amount of vegan options. food came out quickly and was good, but lacking flavor

Pros: good vegan menu, nice staff, cute atmosphere

Cons: food lacks flavor

LJVegan

Points +3212

Vegan
21 Aug 2022

Always a pleasure.

I love that the menu changes with the seasons. There are always multiple vegan options that are clearly marked. Even vegan desserts, which can be hard to come by. True Food locations are a staple for vegans in the DMV area, in my opinion. I do think, however, they could expand their vegan selection.

HeatherLSD

Points +52

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

Love the Food!

Been vegan for over two years now (about 80-90% whole food vegan) and just found this place. I LOVED the dishes my husband and I tried. We got the teriyaki quinoa bowl (added tofu) and the flavor was excellent, not to mention the vegetables were so fresh and cooked perfectly! I’ve never been to a restaurant that cooked their veggies so perfectly (cooked JUST enough to still be crisp but not raw). We also got the vegan double cheese burger, and I love that the patty’s are made with whole foods rather than meat substitutes. The flavor was unique and delicious. We also got the edamame guacamole (guac is always a good choice) and shared a summer mango tart for dessert., which was refreshing and not at all too sweet. They have several vegan options as well as several vegetarian options, some of which could probably be altered to be vegan, and I can’t wait to try more items.

JenniferAshburn

Points +31

Vegan
10 Apr 2022

The whipped vegan ricotta

Seriously, anything with the vegan ricotta is amazing. Butternut squash pizza. Vegan lasagna! So so good. Customizing dishes is easy, staff is friendly, and desserts are delicious!

Relliff

Points +116

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2022

Delicious!

The Korean noodle bowl and the spinach mushroom pizza were fabulous.

Pros: Vegan desserts available

Cons: Expensive

Madisonian

Points +1430

Vegan
25 Feb 2022

Great vegan options

One of our favorite non-vegan eateries. True Food offers a wide variety of vegan options. In addition to the vegan cheeseburger with sweet potato hash (delicious!), we recommend the Korean noodle bowl and the butternut squash-topped pizzas.

Wait staff is consistently friendly and attentive. Lovely covered patio for those who prefer to dine outside these days.

Pros: Many vegan menu options, Friendly and attentive staff, Generous portions

ShaneMcDaniel

Points +1900

Vegan
26 Jan 2022

Lots of great options with a custom vegan patti

The double vegan cheeseburger sounds like a lot, but they have a custom delicious patty that isn't dense. The apps are also always wonderful

Ms.Jenna

Points +525

Vegan
26 Jul 2021

True Family Vegan Dinners

Beautiful friendly atmosphere, with great food. If your looking for a home cooked healthy hearty warm and delicious vegan meal after a long day this is your spot. The food will fill you up and make you feel great.

Pros: Vegan and vegetarian options, Build your own meals, Family friendly

plantmeplease

Points +372

Vegan
24 Nov 2019

Yum

Good vegan options! Been here a handful of times, always with people who aren’t vegan. Good place to meet in the middle.

yourveggiecoach

Points +188

Vegan
25 Aug 2019

Great vegan options

Had dinner with a group of 7, mostly vegan. Everyone loved it. The spinach mushroom pizza w lemon almond ricotta is a MUST! Great appetizers too.

Pros: Great vegan options! , Friendly service., Good atmosphere.

mcdiehl

Points +212

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Multiple Vegan Options

Honestly Has a good number of vegan options. Definitely more than a few meal choices... food was also very good imo. I got the TLT sandwich and chia pudding for dessert, which were amazing.

Pros: Many vegan choices, Really tasty, Nice interior

supabush

Points +1091

Vegan
12 Aug 2019

Friendly staff, deliciously fresh food

Very beautiful inside, the staff was very quick to help us and extremely friendly. The food all tasted amazingly fresh. We got the vegan Spinach and mushroom pizza with almond lemon ricotta and vegan kale Guacamole. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options and it's all marked very clearly. Will definitely be going back!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Fresh food/ingredients

Ellie.murphy

Points +40

Vegan
23 Jun 2019

This place is tasty

Even all my non-veg friends loved the veggie options

daroff

Points +1620

Vegan
04 May 2019

Excellent vegan options

Many many plant-based options. We like the burger, the tempeh sandwich, the many bowls, and the pizza. The kale guacamole dip is a great appetizer - with a side of veggies.

Pros: Many vegan options.

Yenni80

Points +456

Vegan
21 Jan 2019

Lots of vegan options!

And all delicious!!!!! Teriyaki quinoa bowl and Butternut squash pizza are my two go-tos. Charred cauliflower appetizer. All delicious and “healthy” but I would consider this a ‘cheat’ for some of what feels to be processed. Excellent option for a mixed crowd.

collsmaj

Points +108

Vegan
10 Dec 2018

Wonderful vegan options

The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and airy. I had the Butternut Squash Pizza, which was AMAZING. I cleared the plate. My friend also had the Ancient Grain Bowl with Tofu - also very good. I can't wait to come back and try the Kale Guacamole and another main entrée.

GreciaMachicado

Points +46

Vegan
04 Jun 2018

Delicious food

The Quinoa teriyaki bowl is amazing that I haven't gotten around to trying out much because I love it so much.They do however have many vegan choices that also include dessert!

Pros: Organic, Fresh ingredients, Has tofu

Cons: Average dish is $15-20

MonicaWesterling

Points +69

Vegan
04 May 2018

SO GOOD

The food here is so good and they do take out if you do not want to stay there. They have a good variety of vegan options and non-vegan options for those friends who aren't vegan. They also have good vegan starters and desserts which is always super nice. My non-vegan friend got vegan food and loved it and I had a pizza and loved it and we shared a super delicious dessert. I'd give it five stars.
Also the servers were super friendly which was nice.

Pros: takeout, deliscious, vegan and non-vegan friendly

LeighScott

Points +44

Vegan
09 Apr 2018

A Great Place to Eat - but sit outside

On our first visit to True Food Kitchen, my husband and I were blown away when the hostess greeted us promptly with menus (of course) and also (here’s the surprise) a laminated copy of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid. And although we haven't been given the educational handout on recent visits, the pyramid is prominently displayed as artwork on one of the walls. I'm not sure that the pyramid gets as much attention on the wall, so I wish the restaurant would still provide the handout. After all, the connection to Dr. Weil's food-as-medicine philosophy is what really sets the restaurant apart.

Our server was quick to inform us that the restaurant takes great pride in offering scratch-made dishes that are prepared with locally-obtained, seasonal ingredients. The menu contained plenty of choices for vegetarians, with roughly half of the items being meat free. No guessing needed; items were clearly marked as being vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten free.

Many dishes on the menu featured interesting items which are gaining attention as healthy alternatives to less nutritious foods. Some of the more unusual ingredients that we noted were fennel, daikon radish, sea buckthorn, chia seed, anasazi bean, flax seed, spaghetti squash, mulberries, kale, and farro.

My favorite dish is the TLT sandwich. I love the tempeh "bacon" and appreciate the fact that the bread is whole grain. The side dish of sweet potato hash provides some nice color to the plate.

I'm happy to report that our server provided good service and, when asked, could describe how the food was prepared. Many other positive aspects that we noted included the open kitchen, recycled content furniture, live plants on the tables, and outstanding patron education.

We normally prefer to visit True Food when the weather is relatively warm and we can sit outside, because the indoor seating tends to be unusually noisy when the restaurant is full (as it always seems to be). Be sure to make a reservation, and then ask for an outdoor table when you arrive.

Pros: Several vegan options, clearly marked on the menu, Pleasant outdoor seating during warm weather, Aligned with food-as-medicine philosophy

Cons: Noisy indoor seating

Gloriaocean29

Points +30

Vegan
11 Nov 2017

Love!!!

I come here often and typically order their vegan bowls or pizza--and their food is EVERYTHING. It's a great place to go with vegan and non-vegan friends, as there is something on the menu for everyone. Beware crowds at peak mealtimes: Saturday noon and after 5 p.m., and Sunday brunch.

Pros: Delicious vegan bowls and pizza, Organic and homemade juice drinks

TheCopperValkyrie

Points +173

Vegan
21 Sep 2017

yum!

My bf and went and though he isn't vegan, we ordered only vegan items, and he loved everything we got! I had the tlt, he had a vegan pizza with really delicious almond ricotta on it and we shared a banana Chia pudding which is just to die for.

Pros: vegan options are marked, solid amount of vegan choices

Cons: little expensive




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