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True Food Kitchen - Chicago, Chicago, IL

True Food Kitchen - Chicago

4.7
4.7
2329 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Chicago guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Chicago's River North, at the corner or N State Street and West Erie Street.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean, 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

  • Phone number

    (312) 204-6981

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    J.R. Luna

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Cross street

    State & Erie

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    2 blocks north of the "Grand" Red Line stop on State street

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Healthy

  • Chicago

    Healthy

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  1. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Robert was our server and was such a pleasure! Made it a 10/10 experience.
  2. WasHungry

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were looking for a healthy restaurant, and this one was an exceptional option. Loved the curry, and their chicken soup was very well made. Will be returning.
  3. TrueFoodie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    As an avid True Foodie, we were SO excited to celebrate our daughter’s birthday at a family favorite. Unfortunately this visit was not our usual experience. Food was ok - not great. First disappointed when 2 of us couldn’t order what we wanted since kitchen was out of certain ingredients (6pm on Sat night!). Then “steak” ordered for bowl came as patty and was overcooked and dry. Husband’s pizza was ok, but not as good as last time. Service was decent, but not as wonderful as typically have had. Overall disappointing experience and will head back to Oakbrook location next time. Good thing we know we love Nashville, Dallas, San Francisco locations!!
  4. RobertT

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent across the board. The menu and server were very helpful in making our dietary needs (gf) feel safe and easy. The food was great. Good prices for the portions. And friendly attentive service.
  5. Hanna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic time at True Food! We were a very large group and the manager accommodated us and made it all feel easy. The food was delicious, and Kaitlyn, who took care of us, was just phenomenal--so kind, professional, and welcoming. Thank you!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A treat for vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But veg’s rejoice because the kitchen is truly thinking about what you want to eat! Best.Darn.Squash/pumpkin.Pie.Ever.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was good but slow service (1h for 2 burgers)
  8. John

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Very sluggish and unresponsive service even though the restaurant was less than half full.
  9. FloatingLotus

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    True Food Kitchen does not disappoint with their vegan options. The vegan double cheeseburger, butternut squash pizza and charred cauliflower are my favorites on their winter menu. I appreciate the range of plant based options and it’s our go-to restaurant where all of our dietary choices are covered.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Dave, thanks! I love that they are upgrading their ingredients to healthier seed oil free options like siete tortillas. Very healthy and tasty!!
  11. KFAM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a party of 6 and we’re all able to converse and hear each other. Had a great time. Everyone enjoyed their meal.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Service was also great!
  13. Brent

    Chicago

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is SO awesome for me! I have a ton of food allergies, yet it’s one of the few places I can go and actually walk away absolutely full. Plenty of appetizers, salads, pizzas and entrees to choose from, with very little modifications needed. They don’t use processed ingredients, which makes it so easy to not worry about getting sick. I bring my list when I go, and everyone, from the servers all the way up to the managers, know what’s in their food, so I can relax and be secure knowing I’ll be well taken care of. Their spicy panang curry is KILLER!!!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Good food and service. No complaints.
  15. AnaMaria

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great choice!
  16. AshC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    The menu and food were exceptional, an excellent choice for my wife’s birthday. Our server seemed overwhelmed and we didn’t see much of her. However the spotty service won’t deter us from coming back to see the next menu.
  17. CAM1941

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    My first time at True Food several years ago I had the Garden Scramble and thoroughly enjoyed it. Since then I normally eat at True Food during the week and looked forward to ordering it again on Sunday. Was a bit disappointed, the veggies were a bit over charred, possibly because it was near the latter time for brunch? Not complaining, True Food is still my favorite. My lunch companion had the Lasagna and she was pleased with her selection.
  18. AlexanderF

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Service was very slow and food was cold when we got it. We mentioned this to our server when they asked how everything was and got the equivalent of a shoulder shrug.
  19. Mamacita3

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Had not been to True Food Kitchen in a while. Food quality has gone down significantly.
  20. MarkR

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alex was an amazing Server. We asked for his recommendations and the selections were AMAZING!!! The whole experience was excellent.
  21. DianeT

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Tasty food. One entree smaller than I expected.
  22. Modaddy99

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great concept of sustainability resulting in great food and service. Group of 3 friends had a great time catching up in a friendly environment. The Lasagna Bolanese was very tasty. If you are in downtown Chicago, give this restaurant a try!!
  23. JenniferM

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the food here! The menu is friendly to any kind of dietary restrictions. We were treated very well and will be returning!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Food was great, but our waitress was very pushy.
  25. PamG

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a great meal. Had the teriyaki quinoa bowl - so comforting!
  26. Melissa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was so welcoming and kind. I was visiting out of town, and stopped here because of their attention to non inflammatory foods & accommodations to allergies. I have a severe dairy allergy and was so happy to have options & so pleased the staff actually knew the menu well to answer all my questions. The manager (I believe) was extremely kind and generous. It was so nice to be in such a unique, clean, and warm atmosphere.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was fantastic! Maybe a bit pricey.
  28. AlexandriaF

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food , good portions . Server was very nice.
  29. JoeBode

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Dustin, was awesome! He explained the new items on the menu, answered all our questions with detail, and was a wonderful, kind, and very pleasant communicator. He made our restaurant experience very enjoyable.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Food took so long we asked for it to go. Two adjacent tables received food and finished before our takeout came. We had the ramen no chicken but received chicken, no broth…ordered Korean noodle bowl, terrible!!! The server apologized and sent us with 3 cookies, they were stale and inedible. We will not return.

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 18, 2023Hello! I am so sorry to hear about your most recent experience with us at True Food Kitchen and your unacceptable wait for your food. In order to discuss your experience in greater detail, kindly give our leadership team a call here at the restaurant. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you. Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for a party of 20
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DELICIOUS! Loved everything!
  33. JasonK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great healthy food. Good selection for those with Gluten Free diet restrictions.

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 22, 2023Hello JasonK! We're proud to offer gluten free alternatives to our guests, and it's spectacular that you're a fan. Combined with fresh, high quality, flavorful ingredients, our subs simply can't be beat, and we're delighted that our food, along with the great service you received, has made you a fan. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience! Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  34. ScottB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, as always. Chef Los is the most handsome man in the restaurant. He would be great behind the bar.
  35. Xasdfgh123

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Squash Flatbread app was great. And the teriyaki quinoa bowl. We like the healthy vegetarian options. Service was fine - a bit impersonal / no frills. Ambience is cafeteria like. Prices are comparable to other places.
  36. RassH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was terrible We ordered medium cook it was welldone The ice cream was very bad

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 18, 2023Hello RassH! Thank you for your patronage. We have read your comments regarding our service. Please know that we work tirelessly, as our business depends upon it, to deliver great food in a time efficient manner. We will address your issue with our staff and hope you will give us another chance to show what you experienced was an anomaly. Thank you. Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  37. Operadiner

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and vibe! While a somewhat limited menu, everything we tried was awesome!! Calm, airy ambience. Kaitlyn was an awesome server!

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 22, 2023Hello Operadiner! Your high praise is very much appreciated! It's an honor to know that you've found our location to be fabulous, and we're grateful that you took a moment to recognize Kaitlyn for all her outstanding work. See you again soon! Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  38. Bill

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    To begin, it was a really cold night…made a quick reservation through OpenTable then headed to the restaurant. Super simple checkin, then seated. Very helpful server who made some recommendations. We split the Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl and the Butternut Squash Pizza - both were excellent. Only negative of the whole experience was the temperature (seated back to the glass at the table was cold, and my dining partner reported it was absolutely frigid in the ladies’). Would highly recommend!

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 22, 2023Hello Bill! Great food and equally-excellent service are what we love to offer, so it's beyond gratifying to know that we are succeeding! We truly appreciate your kind words and compliments of our various menu items and the people who serve them. Hopefully you find the temperature more comfortable the next time you're in. Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  39. TheJCShow

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous as always!! Arrive was very good as well.

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 22, 2023Hello TheJCShow! Your positive feedback is wonderful to receive! It's a joy to learn that the great food you received earned your five-star review, and we are grateful for your recognition of our service as well. Our team can't wait to serve you more! Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

  40. xoxox

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only thing better than the description of the meal was its taste. How can I be so fortunate as to live only blocks away? I would drive a distance to eat here.

    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on January 22, 2023Hello xoxox! We appreciate all our customers...and it is comments like yours, from people that keep coming back, that keep us going. We strive to provide special tastes that will stand out and hopefully make True Food Kitchen Chicago, IL (River North) one of your favorites. Thank you for your remarks. Gratefully, True Food Kitchen Chicago, IL (River North) Ashley Derousseau Restaurant Manager

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Chicago is rated 4.7 stars by 2329 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

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Chicago

1 W Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    State & Erie

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • 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

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    2 blocks north of the "Grand" Red Line stop on State street

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    J.R. Luna

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 204-6981

  • 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.

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