True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

Name: True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto
Address: 180 El Camino Real Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94304
Telephone: (650) 272-5157
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (3662)

$31 to $50

American

180 El Camino Real, Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

Healthy
Lively
Vegetarian-friendly

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Palo Alto for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 272-5157
Website
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/paloalto/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pernell Morris
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for any Catering Inquiries.
Private party facilities
Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
180 El Camino Real, Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Stanford Mall next to Bloomingdales
Parking details
Plenty of Free Mall Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,662 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Peninsula
Healthy
Peninsula
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto offers a delightful menu of "delicious and healthy" options with a focus on organic and fresh ingredients. Guests appreciate the "dog-friendly patio" and the friendly, attentive staff, particularly standout servers like Amanda and Robert. Despite some noise and occasional service delays, it's a favored spot for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to dietary-friendly meals.

3,662 Reviews

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Ping VIP
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We recently returned to TFK after not going there for a few months. Glad that the restaurant has listened to customers feedbacks, and up leveled their services and overall value of food offerings. We definitely enjoyed the weekend brunch menu as well as their burger and sandwich selections. You can taste the freshness and quality in their ingredients, especially the eggs, meat patty and other proteins. Good job, TFK! You are back on our favorite list!
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your review, Ping! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the improvements and the freshness of our brunch menu, burger, and sandwich selections. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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alex
New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The seasonal watermelon salad and edamame dumplings were outstanding!
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review, Alex! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the seasonal watermelon salad and edamame dumplings. We look forward to your next visit!
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Brett
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is great, and the Duo special is a good value. The only downside is the noise level inside.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review, Brett! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and found the Duo special to be a good value. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and hope to welcome you back soon!
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John VIP
Baja California Sur13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter excellent!! Salad was wilted and soggy. Everything else was good.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your review, John! We're glad to hear you found the waiter excellent and that most of your experience was good. We apologize for the wilted salad and appreciate your feedback.
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Moira VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was wonderful. The food was great . We sat outside and enjoyed our lunch.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your review, Moira! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a wonderful experience with our waiter while dining outside. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Abhi VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible service. Terrible food. Terrible delays. Simply appalling. Rudest server I have encountered thus far named Hanh. Second time with him and he couldn’t care less
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Expensive, small portions. Expect to spend an hour before getting your food.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on June 24, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Jessica. We apologize for the wait time and portion sizes, and we'll work on improving these aspects to enhance your dining experience.
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Corrine VIP
San Francisco Bay Area52 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious and wide variety of choices that are organic and fresh. Dog friendly patio is a great place to enjoy a meal with your pup.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on June 22, 2025
Thank you for your review, Corrine! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the delicious, organic options and our dog-friendly patio. We look forward to welcoming you and your pup back soon!
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Colette VIP
San Francisco Bay Area28 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I had the Mediterranean shrimp and it was not good. Had no flavor. I will not have that dinner again.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on June 22, 2025
We're sorry to hear that the Mediterranean shrimp didn't meet your expectations, Colette. Thank you for your feedback, and we'll work on improving the flavor of this dish.
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Huddy
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The kitchen staff needs to improve their skills and service. Food came out overcooked and took an excessive amount of time for each item brought to our table. It's been like that multiple visits, hoping it would improve.
True Food Kitchen - Palo AltoResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent (and past) visits haven't met expectations. Delays and overcooked food are not the standards we aim for, and it's clear we've fallen short. Your comments have been shared with our kitchen and service teams, and we're taking this seriously to make the necessary improvements. We genuinely appreciate your patience over multiple visits and are sorry we didn't deliver the experience you were hoping for.
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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 272-5157.

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto is rated 4.1 stars by 3662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

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180 El Camino Real, Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Additional information

Cross street
Stanford Mall next to Bloomingdales
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of Free Mall Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pernell Morris
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/paloalto/
Phone number
(650) 272-5157
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for any Catering Inquiries.
Private party facilities
Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.

True Food Kitchen - Palo Alto

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