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True Food Kitchen - Chicago, Chicago, IL

True Food Kitchen - Chicago

4.6
4.6
2576 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for groups
  • Vegan-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. 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. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 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.
  • Area
    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 2,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Chicago offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on fresh, healthy ingredients. Guests appreciate the "great food and vibe," with standout items like the Ancient Grains Bowl and seasonal dishes. While some have noted inconsistent service, the atmosphere remains inviting and perfect for gatherings.

2,576 Reviews
  1. ELISA

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food is Always Delicious the Service was poor. It was Cold in both places we were seated . The Bathroom was Freezing. I ordered desert and my waitress Ashley joined a Group with the manger and was eating food while talking with him. I asked someone else to bring my cake. I showed her a bug on my table and had to remind her to tell the manager . He dashed into the bathroom looking at his phone. The dead bug still on table. True Kitchen has Changed. Unfortunate because it's a lovely Space ( Now Freezing) with Good food & Poor service.
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Elisa. We are so sorry for your poor experience. We would love to make it up to you. We will reach out via phone to try to connect.

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  2. Sandra

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Casey, the manager and Jordan, the bartender/server always go above and beyond - and the food is consistently excellent.
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded today
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Sandra! We're delighted to hear you appreciate Casey and Jordan's exceptional service and consistently excellent food.

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  3. Ashley

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent good food and service. I love it here.
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Ashley! We're delighted to hear you consistently enjoy the good food and service.

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  4. Haylee

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good! Our server was amazing as well, I definitely recommend the oatmilk horchata matcha, it was my favorite part of the meal!
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Haylee! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and our amazing service, and we're glad the oatmilk horchata matcha was your favorite!

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  5. Julia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went in with a group of 12. Every single bite of every dish was delicious and every drink was right up there with the food.highly recommend
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Julia! We're delighted to hear you and your group enjoyed every dish and drink, and we appreciate your recommendation.

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  6. Kathleen

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really love TrueFood and try to eat there often even though there is not a location near us. Sometimes though we are disappointed with the service. It sometimes takes a long time for a server to take orders or they don’t check back until it’s too late to make a request. Yesterday however in downtown Chicago the service and food were outstanding.
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Kathleen! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the outstanding service and food in downtown Chicago, and we appreciate your feedback on past experiences.

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  7. daryl

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been a frequent guest since they opened. I am gluten free and it’s nice to go somewhere with multiple options; however the food quality has gone downhill. It is now OK but not great.

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  8. Dave

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A little pricy for average food.

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  9. Karl

    San Francisco

    257 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    257 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing really changes at True Food Chicago. Only this visit was worse than previous visits. The edamame dumplings were tepid; nowhere hot or even warm. The dry meatloaf was atop a bed of burned/charred/half-cooked vegetables and the presentation looked as if was carelessly plated, which it was. Service? Awful. It started OK and then, the waitperson completely disappeared. Twenty minutes after finishing the meatloaf, I flagged down a different waitperson to order desert. The flourless chocolate cake arrived visibly singed, over-loaded with caramel sauce, and at room temperature. I sent it back. The replacement was 15 mins in coming and also singed. I was done. I asked for the check and I was gone. Disappointing visit but this seems to the standard at TFK Chicago.
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on 24 November 2024
    Hi Karl. We are so sorry that you had a poor experience with us. We will try getting a hold of you to make it up to you.

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  10. Emily

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So good!!! We split the Brussels sprouts, kale salad and roasted butternut squash pizza. Everything was delicious and I’d order it all again. Our server was great - personable and attentive!
    True Food Kitchen - ChicagoResponded on 26 November 2024
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Emily! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Brussels sprouts, kale salad, roasted butternut squash pizza, and your server's personable and attentive service.

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True Food Kitchen - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 2576 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Chicago

1 W Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State & Erie
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, 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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