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    4.0 (382 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Peri Peri Chicken (seasonal) Sweet Potato Chips Tender Plate
    Meredith S.

    Popped in here for lunch after shopping. Service was very friendly, but a little slow. Food was very tasty! Perfect fresh light meal and the overall vibes of the restaurant match.

    Chinese chicken salad with salmon
    Tom M.

    I will be concept behind true food and have been there a few times at different locations. While I generally have a decent experience at this particular one in the Avalon, I don't think I've ever had any occasion where it was consistently above. On this late Thursday evening, it was not very crowded and I got seated promptly. The server was friendly and brought my water over pretty quickly. I had to flag her down in order to order my salad and specifically instructed her how I wanted my add on salmon to be prepared. She agreed and seemed to understand, but the food was delivered with the salmon way overcooked. While they did attempt to rectify the situation with a replacement, the replacement was just slightly better and still overcooked, but I did not want to complain again. And she seemed preoccupied since I had to flag her down again just to get a refill of water. It seemed to take forever to even get my final check which I had hoped to have sooner so I could beat the impending storm. Unfortunately, she took so long that I ended up having to navigate a downpour afterwards. The salad was very unexciting, although the ingredients seem to be very appealing. Unfortunately, the chicken was really dry as if it had been sitting around for quite a while. With the restaurant being so empty, and several staff just hanging around, I'm very surprised at the lack of hospitality and food quality. Definitely so many choices that would be better considerations in this area.

    Organic Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG
    Carmen H.

    My husband and I dined at True Food Kitchen while shopping in the area. We opted to sit outside, but they also offer indoor seating. Jasmine was our server and she was great! She was super informative, helpful, and kind. We were pretty hungry, so we ordered right away. We ordered two Sparkling Prickly Pear Tisanes, the organic Tuscan kale salad with blackened shrimp and the teriyaki quinoa bowl with blackened shrimp. Everything arrived promptly, and it was fresh and delicious. From the service to the food, we enjoyed our dining experience. We look forward to dining here again!

    Risto K.

    I love this place! Yes it is a chain but I feel staff here goes above and beyond to please customers! Perhaps my luck is such since Sebastian has been serving me every time and it has been just great every time!!! I am partial to Ancient grain bowls, Tuna Pome Bowl, Guacamole and Hummus. However - everything I had here was great!!! On top of it all - located in Avalon - location is good and spacious!!!!

    Meredith A.

    I love that True Food focuses on quality ingredients and has a lot of gluten free options. I believe they also don't use seed oil, which is a huge plus! They also have a patio which is fun for a nice day. Unfortunately, when we visited today, the service was extremely slow and our server did not check on us at all so we had to flag him down to let him know that our steak arrived cold and raw in the middle. It took such a long time to get the steak to the table, we didn't have time to wait on them to try and put it back on the grill or make a new one so we just asked them to take it off the bill (which they did) and then we left. It was strange because the outside seemed medium but the inside was raw! My sister had also ordered a dessert, the carrot cake, and after waiting 20 minutes for it she gave up also and decided to just check out and leave.

    Plant base burger with kale salad and grain bowl with grilled shrimps
    Chizuko I.

    Eve. Some of reviews are not so kind, we decided to give a try after looking through their menus. We had great food and service. Not so Kale fan husband really enjoyed their kale salad. My bowl was excellent! We will be back for sure.

    Tuna poke bowl
    Yvette M.

    Met a friend for dinner- she is vegan and I was not eating meat on Friday- so plenty of items to choose from on the menu. I got the tuna poke bowl which was good but small portion for what it cost. Also I ordered a green tea and took a while to get it and then the wrong drink came. They were quick to bring the correct drink. It was busy on a Friday night so glad we got a reservation. So if you have various dietary requirements, give them a try. There are several locations.

    Jambalaya Pasta
    Ken S.

    My wife and I ate here for the 1st time yesterday. She had the OG Juice with the Lasagna and I had the jambalaya pasta. Both were just OK, not bad but nothing special. The best thing was her OG juice which is ginger, lime and honey. The staff was fine and inside was clean. We were hoping for more but will return and try other items in hopes of a better culinary result.

    Spinach & Mushroom Pizza
    Dave B.

    We had two gift cards to use at Avalon today and we really enjoy True Food Kitchen. We FINALLY found a parking spot and made our way inside. It was early in the lunch hour and we were seated right away. Reece was our server who brought us water just after we sat down. We had pizza on our mind and found a new entry for Spinach and Mushroom which we ordered. It was amazing and did not last long ! We will be back for that selection again when nearby. Reece was awesome. Lunch & Beverages & Tip was $32.

    Spinach & mushroom pizza

    I've previously really liked True Food Kitchen but either it's gone downhill or we all ordered poorly, except my 6 year old who had cheese pizza. Hers was definitely the best. I had the seasonal sourdough butternut squash pizza & my husband had the spinach mushroom pizza. Neither had any cheese aside from dollops of ricotta on top, so all of the toppings fell right off. Neither had any flavor. At the very least they needed some salt. Mine could've done with some kind of herbs or a balsamic drizzle or something. They both just sounded much better than they were. My other daughter had the kids burger, which was decent, but the fries weren't even edible. They tasted like they'd been sitting out for several hours. For a kid to not even eat fries is bad. I like that they have healthier options but it was all just bad today.

    Happy Hour Menu
    Jessica G.

    True Food is a place that just feels special and unique when you walk in. I love the ambiance and warmth of the space. It was very busy when we went during the holiday break but we were seated quickly. Service was not bad and considering how busy they were, our server was really all over the place and moving the entire time. Our meal came out quickly and everyone was satisfied with that they ordered. The portions are on the smaller side. I do think it's a little pricier than the average place but it felt like a treat eating there and my mom loved it, which was all that mattered.

    Kale Aid
    Kris A.

    After seeing Megan 2.0 on a double date (which is really good by the way lol!!) we invited our friends to come to True Food which is their first time! It was a really great time with Jael taking good care of us. I mean REALLY good care w of us! She felt like an extension of family and gave great suggestions for food which our friends appreciated very much. I had the Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl with tofu and a kale aid. While I didn't have the old fashion (our friend did), he said no one else had gotten it right like this except for here. It was also super cool to film lol!! My partner and I are a regular, so we're married to the place

    Margarita Pizza
    Kaelyn C.

    Came in for lunch on a weekday and were sat immediately. Decided to try the sourdough margarita pizza. It was really good, the crust was nice and chewy and sauce was a bit on the sweet side. Service was pretty quick with a friendly staff. The restaurant was very clean, same with the restrooms. Great place to come for a quick lunch

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    The food, ambiance, and service was great! I'm looking forward to returning! Thank you so much for the hospitality!

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    Thank you for your review and feedback Alyanna!

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    This was really great to hear! I hope you have a great day!

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    Had an amazing time. Food was great. Service was top notch from Sam. Very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. #thankssammy

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    Great healthy food. So happy to find this place when traveling. Great service and environment

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    What are the vegan options?

    They have a lot of vegan options and you just need to look at their menu.

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    Coalition Steak & Seafood

    Coalition Steak & Seafood

    3.9
    (406 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Sat at the bar at first because even though I reserved a table, nothing to my usual was available…read more Unfortunately the bar tender, Deidra, was very rude and blatantly talked about me to her coworker after I asked a simple question about seating space at the bar. What made matters worse, she served another person who sat down after I did, which lead me back to the hostess desk because I did not want to have a bad experience at the bar!!! I sat outside and the wait was very long before a familiar waiter (the saving grace of this experience) came along. Another waiter brought my drink spilling out and I had to ask for napkins, otherwise it would be a mess. Food is always on point! I had the 'Fruit of the Sea' Special. DELICIOUS!! Service from my waiter, Curtis, was EXCELLENT and exceeded my expectations!! I've been to Coalition a few times before because it is my go-to for seafood. However, the ambiance was just off this time.

    Thisi place has gone downhill fast! We have driven an hour to Coalition Steak & Seafood several…read moretimes because we expected an upscale, relaxing dining experience. Unfortunately, this visit was the complete opposite. We were seated near the kitchen, which wasn't a problem. The restaurant had a soccer game on the TV, but it was quiet and there was no indication anything unusual was about to happen. Without warning, a group of approximately eight staff members gathered just a few feet from our table and erupted into an extremely loud celebration, screaming at the top of their lungs as if they were in a sports bar. The outburst startled us so badly that it literally sent my husband into atrial fibrillation (AFib). He was visibly shaken and extremely upset, and we were prepared to leave immediately. Our waiter could clearly see how distressed we were. Since we had already ordered the lobster bites appetizer, he kindly offered to move us to another table. We appreciated his effort and accepted. We finished the appetizer, but by then the evening was ruined, so we left and had dinner elsewhere. What disappointed us most was the complete lack of management involvement. Our waiter knew exactly what had happened and how upset we were, yet not once did a manager come to our table to apologize, ask if my husband was okay, or acknowledge that the staff's behavior was completely inappropriate for a fine dining restaurant. This wasn't about cheering for a game--it was about professionalism. Guests who choose a steakhouse expect a calm, enjoyable atmosphere, not to be startled by employees screaming just feet away from their table. We have always enjoyed Coalition, which makes this experience even more disappointing. I hope management addresses this with their staff so no other guests have their evening ruined the way ours was. We will not be back. Later Added: I just found out the Manager was one of the ones screaming. Pathetic! We went to PappaDeauxs which was half the price and honestly better food & calm atmosphere! Not a sports bar!

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    Foundation Social Eatery

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    My husband and I were excited to try the Foundation Social Eatery. The atmosphere is nice and…read morelively, but the lighting is so dim my husband had to use his phone light to read the menu. We started with martinis and (how can you mess up a martini) the olives had no flavor, and we asked for more vermouth because the martinis tasted watered down, which was strange. We also ordered a bottle of Cabernet sauvignon, which was good. We ordered the mussels appetizer, which was very tasty and served with French fries, also tasty. My husband ordered the steak au poivre, which was full of gristle, so he sent it back. I ordered the Morel pasta dish, which our waitress recommended. This dish was not good at all. The mushrooms were diced tiny with some strange flavor, which I couldn't eat, so I sent this back! My husband then ordered the scallops, which were very good. I ordered the Baratta which came with sourdough bread. The Baratta was good, but there was about a half cup of chopped parsley on the plate, which was very odd. It was like a parsley salad, which is inedible. Parsley should be used as a garnish or a sprinkle as a flavoring, not as a main component like a salad. I didn't say anything to the waitress, because I was tired of complaining. We were very disappointed in this restaurant and will not be returning.

    Save room for dessert!…read more The food at Foundation Eatery was exceptional. As a self-described foodie, I'm always searching for restaurants that offer creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes with plenty of variety. Foundation exceeded every expectation. I ordered every dish the staff recommended, and each one was outstanding. Julio provided attentive, knowledgeable service, and you can tell Chef Mel and his wife, Sandy, have poured their hearts into every aspect of the dining experience. Their attention to detail is remarkable--they genuinely care that every bite is exactly as it should be, and it shows. We started with the Crisp Spanish Octopus and the mushroom ravioli. Julio also suggested adding an order of bread to soak up the incredible sauces, and I'm so glad he did--not a drop was left on the plate. For my entrée, I chose the scallops, and they were cooked perfectly. I even skipped most of the accompanying beans to save room for dessert, which turned out to be one of the best decisions of the night. The blueberry olive cake with blueberry sorbet was phenomenal and the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and refreshingly free of distractions, allowing the food and conversation to take center stage. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience with incredible food, outstanding hospitality, and an environment where every detail matters, Foundation Eatery is a must-visit. I can't wait to come back. PS. I can't believe they have a burger on the menu. I'd try that based on everything else!

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    Original ChopShop

    Original ChopShop

    4.4
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    1.3 mi
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    First time here! Plenty of parking. They have an outdoor patio that is covered. I saw people out…read morethere eating. Inside was bright and inviting. I was immediately greeted by friendly Chop Shop associate Victoria. I ordered a sandwich to go for my wife. She wanted the Grinder sandwich. This came with ham, turkey, salami, provolone, mayo, house greens, tomato, onion, banana pepper, oregano, and red wine vinaigrette on multigrain-sliced bread. She also wanted the strawberry ginger lemonade. She said the sandwich was a really good size (meaning that she could only eat half) and shared it with our daughter. They both said it was delicious and both rated it 9 out of 10 for the same reason. They would have liked the sandwich on a hoagie roll instead of the bread. They said nothing was wrong with the bread, except that they both felt the sandwich would have been better on a hoagie roll if that had been an option. I was here for a Yelp event. I ordered one of the Made For You bowls, the Hot Honey Chicken bowl + Hummus. It came with brown rice, house greens tossed in red wine vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, banana pepper, red pepper hummus, hot honey sauce, Greek yogurt sauce, and house-baked tortilla chips sprinkled with Parmesan. I had the chips on the side because I wanted my bowl gluten-free. The bowl was delicious. I would definitely get it again. I also had the strawberry ginger lemonade, which is freshly made as needed, since I saw Victoria juicing ginger for another batch of lemonade while I was eating. All of the other Make It Original options sounded delicious, too. I plan on returning to try more of their bowls. Overall, this was a great experience, and we definitely recommend the original Chop Shop.

    Many options. Very big, clean, and pretty space…read more Indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty parking.

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