True Food Kitchen

180 El Camino Real Ste 1140, Palo Alto
(650) 272-5157

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Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza V
Flourless Chocolate Cake Veg GF
Grilled Sustainable Salmon GF
Wild-Caught Tuna Poke Bowl GF
Roasted Brussels Sprouts V GF
Grass Fed Burger with Kale
Spicy Panang Curry Bowl GF
Charred Cauliflower V GF
Edamame Guacamole V GF
Ancient Grains Bowl V

Menu

Seasonal Menu
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, V GF
butternut squash, sage V GF
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, V GF
roasted mushroom, marinated pepper, soy ginger glaze, lime V GF
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
avocado, roasted red pepper, mixed greens, hatch chili ranch sub smoked tempeh
Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza, V
lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onion, kale, cranberry V
Grilled Grass-Fed Steak*, GF
roasted brussels sprout, charred onion, sweety drop pepper, black rice, peruvian pepper sauce GF
Grilled Sustainable Salmon*, GF
roasted brussels sprout, wild rice pilaf, pomegranate vinaigrette GF
Not Your Mama's Meatloaf
Verde Farms grass-fed organic beef, herb-roasted fingerling potato, honey roasted carrot, mushroom jus, micro-greens
Spice Apple Crumble Cake, VEG
Cosmic Bliss organic grass-fed ice cream, caramel VEG
Carrot Cake, VEG
ricotta frosting, vegan vanilla ice cream, toasted walnut, VEG

Utensils
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Cold Beverages
Peach Lemonade
peach, lemon
Pink Lemonade
dragon fruit, lemon
Kale Aid
organic kale, ginger, apple, celery, cucumber, lemon
The O.G.
ginger, honey, lime
Olipop - Classic Root Beer
12 oz. can
Olipop - Lemon Lime
12 oz. can
Olipop - Crisp Apple
Iced Green Tea
Iced Black Tea
Lemon-Lime Spritzer
Grapefruit Spritzer
Orange Spritzer
Pineapple Spritzer
Pomegranate Spritzer
Proud Source Spring Water

Coffee & Tea
Adaptogenic Tulsi Tea
holy basil, ginger, honey
Cappuccino
with Oatmilk
Caffe Latte
with oatmilk
Hazelnut Mocha
with oatmilk
Wandering Bear Cold Brew
Coffee
Decaf Coffee

Starters & Shareables
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, V GF
organic butternut squash, sage V GF
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, V GF
roasted mushroom, marinated pepper, soy ginger glaze, lime V GF
Edamame Dumplings, VEG
white truffle oil, dashi, thai basil, toasted sesame seeds VEG
Herb Hummus, VEG
organic chickpea, cucumber, cherry tomato, onion, olive, feta, lemon oregano vinaigrette, pita VEG
Charred Cauliflower, V GF
medjool date, harissa tahini, dill, mint, pistachio V GF

Salads & Bowls
Seasonal Harvest Salad, V GF
roasted organic butternut squash, cauliflower, sweet potato, brussels sprout, cannellini bean, horseradish vinaigrette, pomegranate seeds, mulberry V GF
Chopped Salad, VEG
medjool date, jicama, organic apple, white cheddar, farro, champagne vinaigrette, dried cranberry, marcona almond VEG
Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG
organic kale, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumb VEG
Ancient Grains Bowl, V
miso sesame glazed sweet potato, charred onion, snap pea, portobello, avocado, organic grains, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto, hemp seed, turmeric V
Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF
organic quinoa brown rice, broccoli, rainbow carrot, bok choy, green bean, snap pea, pickled shiitake, Chef Matt's Magical Dust V GF
Burrito Bowl, GF
anasazi bean, avocado, organic quinoa brown rice, cotija, peruvian pepper sauce, charred scallion salsa verde GF
Spicy Panang Curry, GF
sweet potato, bok choy, rainbow carrots, snap pea, green bean, organic black rice, thai shellfish curry broth GF
Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF
glass noodle, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprout, Chef Matt's Magical Dust V GF

Burgers & Handhelds
The O.G. Grass-fed Burger*
organic grass-fed beef, mushroom, caramelized onion, organic arugula, parmesan, mayonnaise, umami
Peruvian Grass-fed Burger*
organic grass-fed beef, caramelized onion, Point Reyes blue cheese, peruvian pepper sauce, Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg
TFK Original Chicken Sandwich
kale-jicama slaw, pickled jalapeño, house-made bbq sauce
Smoked Gouda Turkey Burger
avocado, organic tomato, butter lettuce, jalapeño remoulade
Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap
avocado, organic roasted red pepper, mixed greens, hatch chili ranch sub organic smoked tempeh
Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Panini
fresh mozzarella, grilled broccolini, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, chili garlic crunch, house-made pita

Pizzas

Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza, V
organic butternut squash, lemon almond ricotta, caramelized onion, kale, cranberry V
Chicken Sausage Pizza
smoked gouda, roasted fennel, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce
Garden Pesto Pizza, VEG
mozzarella, zucchini, organic tomato, organic arugula, red onion, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto VEG
Margherita Pizza, VEG
fresh mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, basil VEG
Southwest Bison Sausage Pizza
Force of Nature regenerative grass-fed bison sausage, mozzarella, cotija, jalapeño, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, charred scallion salsa verde, Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg

Entrées
Grilled Grass-Fed Steak*, GF
roasted brussels sprout, charred onion, sweety drop pepper, organic black rice, peruvian pepper sauce GF
Grilled Sustainable Salmon*, GF
roasted brussels sprout, organic wild rice pilaf, pomegranate vinaigrette GF
Lasagna Bolognese, GF
fennel chicken sausage, mushroom, organic spinach, ricotta, basil GF
Wild Caught Tuna Poke*, GF
organic black rice, avocado, roasted mushroom, cucumber, jalapeño, edamame, citrus ponzu, Chef Matt's Magical Dust GF
Seared Tuna Tataki*, GF
roasted mushroom, carrot, organic quinoa brown rice, tataki sauce, baru nut, pomegranate
Idaho Rainbow Trout*, GF
organic roasted red pepper, artichoke, regenerative quinoa, lemon oregano vinaigrette GF
Spaghetti Squash Casserole, VEG GF
caramelized onion, zucchini, fresh mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce VEG GF
Hawaiian Fried Rice, GF
Niman Ranch uncured ham, organic quinoa brown rice, pineapple, pickled red onion, Vital Farms pasture-raised fried egg GF
Pesto Pasta, VEG
roasted mushroom, artichoke, parmesan, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto VEG
Not Your Mama's Meatloaf
Verde Farms grass-fed organic beef, herb-roasted fingerling potato, honey roasted carrot, mushroom jus, micro-greens

Sides
Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes V GF
Kale-Jicama Slaw, VEG GF
pickled onion, house slaw dressing V GF
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, V GF
brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cauliflower, kale dressing V GF
Wild Rice Pilaf V GF
Kale Salad, VEG
Antibiotic-free Chicken
Grass-fed Steak*
Sustainably-raised Shrimp*
Fair Trade Arctic Salmon*
Organic Tofu, V
Smoked Tempeh
Side Pita

Desserts
Carrot Cake, VEG
ricotta frosting, vegan vanilla ice cream, toasted walnut, VEG
Flourless Chocolate Cake, VEG GF
vegan vanilla ice cream, caramel, almond, cacao nib VEG GF
Spice Apple Crumble Cake, VEG
Cosmic Bliss organic grass-fed ice cream, caramel VEG
Chocolate Chip Cookie V GF
Half Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies V GF
Baker's Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies V GF

Meal Prep
Meal Prep
Includes choice of: 1 Protein (or side) 2 Sides Each protein includes 5 servings and each side includes 3 servings.

Kids
Kids Mozzarella & Organic Tomato Pizza, VEG
mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce VEG
Kids Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, GF
broccoli, rainbow carrot, green bean, snap pea, bok choy quinoa brown rice GF
Kids Grass-Fed Burger*
mozzarella, flaxseed bun, served with herb hummus & rainbow carrot
Kids Butter Noodles, VEG
campanelle noodles, organic butter, parmesan VEG
Kids Marinara Noodles, VEG
campanelle noodles, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, parmesan VEG

DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER
V Vegan | VEG Vegetarian | GF Gluten Friendly While we offer items prepared gluten-free, other items containing gluten are prepared in our kitchen. Some ingredients may not be included in the menu description; please notify us of any food allergies. *These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Recent Reviews

I've eaten here a few times before and have enjoyed the food and service. Today was a disappointment. The salmon was dry, perhaps overcooked. The farmer's hash was meh. Service,while friendly, was slow. It's a big restaurant and needs more servers.
September 2025
I'm always happy going to True Food Kitchen. On this visit, I was introducing a friend to the restaurant. She'd never been, and was delighted with the menu, the flavors, and the service. She's gluten-free, and a meat eater. I'm vegan, but not gluten-free. Not the easiest to find restaurants that suit us both. We sat outside, because indoor tables at dinner time on Friday night in Stamford was easy to loud. It was perfect at outdoor table with the heater. Our...
August 2025
We had the Teriyaki quinoa Bowl and added organic tofu, it was very good and delicious. The vegetables were crispy and fresh. The menu is clearly marked for vegetarian and vegan dishes. The waiter was very helpful. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-10
August 2025

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True Food Kitchen

180 El Camino Real Ste 1140, Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 272-5157