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    True Food Kitchen

    4.4 (425 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Charese M.

    I was so excited to try this place, only to be a bit disappointed. The location is beautiful inside and creates excitement about the experience you're going to have. We walked in around 10:30 in the morning and it was pretty calm. I expected for it to be packed, no! We were seated immediately. As we looked over the menu, we were greeted by our server. She was sweet, but she seemed clueless concerning what was good or how to make us believe a dish was good. Unfortunately she lacked people skills . We ordered what we assumed was good and honestly, it was good, but it wasn't memorable. I don't even remember what I ate. The special made drinks were very good! I would go back for those, but the food is a no no for me!

    Wild-Caught Tuna Poke Bowl, GF
    Stephanie S.

    I love that they have so many fresh and healthy options here. I had the pink dragonfruit lemonade and the poke bowl and my husband had the korean noodles. Both were delicious! The servings aren't huge but that's why it's healthy haha. It's a well designed space too, modern and organic feeling. Service was quick too. Recommend!

    Chicken tenders 1/2 order
    Joneice B.

    Been meaning to try this farm to table restaurant. We were out in Oak Brook to hike some of the preserves with our pup and needed to return an item at retailer located near True Kitchen. I called and they have a dog friendly patio. We made a reservation and table was ready as reserved. We sat outside under a nice umbrella. The day was perfect. We were served by Alivia and she was so friendly and welcoming. Our dog even fell in love with her warm demeanor. We started out with drinks. My husband grabbed juice based non-alcoholic refresher before moving on to smoky old fashion. I grabbed the passionfruit margarita but asked for it to be spicy. The drink presented well but the rim was so salty and the tequila was not plentiful. My husband enjoyed his old fashion. For brunch I had the rancher's hash and it was delicious. I had the eggs cooked over-hard and nothing to complain about on this breakfast. The only thing is that the dish came with sourdough toast and the bread was so hard and had no butter. I should asked for some butter but I was hungry so I ate it. We also grabbed chicken tenders (air fryer) with the slaw to go. The slaw was good and the tenders were okay but I think they were slightly burnt so they were very dry. All in all this was a positive dining experience. I would come back for that breakfast hash and to try other dishes. It is nice to have fresh made foods. The veggies, the cheese and even the salsa were delicious and custom.

    Smoke Show Old Fashioned
    Andre A.

    If you're looking for clean eating, this is a place for you. The entire menu is made fresh in house. Started the visit off with a drink called the hangover RX. This was a necessary drink. It has coconut water and a few other juices. They are all fresh squeezed. . The burger was cooked great and didn't give me a heavy feeling that I usually get. A+

    Burger
    Selma L.

    Really cute place to stop and grab a bite to eat. The service was great and it was very clean with nice decor. We tried the pizza and the burger. The seasonal pizza was tasty and had great flavor. Ample Topping and cheese. It was a nice portion size. The crust was a little hard to chew but the flavor of the pizza made up for it. It was nice if you like fresh and unique pizzas!! The burger was our favorite thing we ordered. It was juicy and all the topping and condiments worked well together. The salad was also fresh and had a nice dressing. Overall pricy, but the quality was there and we enjoyed our food!!!!

    He likes his food

    Fantastic food with great environment my buddy had a birthday and they treated him wonderfully. Keep up the great work. Extremely friendly and deserves raise.

    Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF
    T O.

    Mediocre food at an expensive price. I just don't understand why it has all these great ratings. I left hungry because of the small portions. I wasn't impressed by the service either and don't care to return.

    Masha K.

    I got the pesto and added chicken. Tastes unique and it had hints of middle eastern spices in it! I like the ambiance and the service. Would recommend!

    Plant based cheeseburger
    Ayad F.

    Great place for clean eating. Spacious. Clean and well maintained. Friendly service. Comfy booths. Food is delicious and filling. Vegan and gluten free options available.

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    Leslie A.

    Came here for Sunday brunch to celebrate Father's Day and glad I made a reservation because when we arrived, the place was absolutely packed to the gills We got a great little booth and the server was absolutely fantastic and super friendly We ordered just a handful of dishes and everything was super tasty to our surprise quite frankly. Our group definitely sometimes thinks that healthy is not necessarily tasty and that fresh is sometimes a little too clean however, this place did not disappoint and everything from drinks, which I forgot to take a picture of of cocktails, as well as the fancy coffees, the food were delicious. This is definitely a must stop again and clearly on the weekend the reservation is needed I think this is a great addition to the mall. The pricing is very fair considering the other food options.

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    Thanks so much Haley! We hope to see you again!

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    My favourite place in Chicago.Super tasty and fresh food!Friendly stuff and atmosphere!

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    Great menu great choices good Vegan selection . Taste was average they could do better in their taste

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    Amazing food, amazing service. I had the squash pita, winter immunity bowl and squash pie. Absolutely am of it was to die for.

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    Excellent food! We went with friends and we enjoyed the food! Service was great. Will definitely come back!

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    Jackfruit lettuce wraps were a great way to start the meal. The cocktails were also perfectly balanced.

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    Ask the Community - True Food Kitchen

    Do you have outside seating for people with their dogs?

    It's mid-November now and I didn't see any outdoor seating today when I was there.

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    Blackberry Market

    Blackberry Market

    4.3(81 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I really enjoy this spot for lunch. It's casual, has easy parking, and the food is made fresh…read morein-house with plenty of relatively healthy options. Some of my favorites are the chorizo breakfast wrap, the roast beef panini, and their signature Italian wedding soup. My wife and I usually add a side trio to get some greens in as well, which is always a great complement to our meal. Service is straightforward. You order up at the counter, grab your number, and find a seat. Just a note that it can get busy on weekends and during peak lunch hours, so plan accordingly. In addition, they also have a full coffee bar if you're in the mood for an espresso or specialty drink. Solid lunch spot that we keep coming back to. I'm a fan. 'Til next time, cheers!

    First time here and the store looks spacious, clean and welcoming. Order Avocado toast, it was not…read moretoasted. But had a lot of smashed avocado at the bottom and veggies. Service was great. They even brought us utensils. First time latte maker did a great job and delivered in person to the table. We finished everything. I liked the freshness of the veggies. The steak and egg bowl was a bit small and steak was just little bits. Breakfast sandwich is quite substantial. I enjoyed a little bit of the Farmhouse breakfast. Coffee is all you can drink! But I did get a latte.

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    Beatrix - Chimichurri Steak & Eggs*

    Beatrix

    4.0(607 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Reservations recommended here because of crowds. I met a friend for happy hour/dinner. They have a…read morelot of drinks and appetizers as well as beef and vegetarian burger on menu. I had a margarita on happy hour menu and it was tasty. For my entree, I got the chicken enchiladas. They were presented very nicely and very flavorful. Since they are known for the caramel pie, I got a slice of that as well. Tasted like caramel candy with the texture similar to pumpkin pie. Service was friendly. I hear their brunch is also amazing as well.

    Not the experience I was expecting. I had high hopes and unfortunately everything fell short. The…read morehost was not accommodating at all. I requested our group to be placed in a corner since we were dining in with 2 kids and an infant who would be sitting in a stroller. She had said they were fully booked and a different party needed the table I was eyeing since they would be coming in with 3 strollers. I was there from 9am-11am on a Friday and it was not packed nor did a family use the table I wanted while I was there. No one came in with 3 strollers either. Aside from that, I was trying to be helpful so the stroller wouldn't get in the way of customers and wait staff. The host basically made it harder for them, not me. I started with the hazelnut oat mocha and this was delicious. This was the highlight of my time there. For food I tried the Shakshouka and it was not good. The pouched eggs were not cooked. From my pictures - it looks like the eggs were cracked in the dish and the chef called it a day. I didn't chance eating it, I ate the pita it came with and left very hungry. I'm giving Beatrix a generous 2 due to the space being beautiful and my latte being great. Unfortunately this is not a spot I'll be returning to.

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    Beatrix - Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    2.8(86 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Sweetgreen is my Go-To for when I'm In the office and want to fuel my body with "better for me…read morefood" that also tastes good. I love that the Oakbrook location is conveniently located. It's also always clean when I come & the staff is super friendly. I wish I would have gotten the young lady's name who made my bowls today because she was amazing. I'm a creature of habit and the Harvest Bowl is what I'm getting 90% of the time. Today's bowl was super fresh (as always) and very tasty! I like to swap out the roasted chicken for the blackened chicken. That's another thing I love about SweetGreen is how seamless it is to customize your meal! The ONLY reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because ya girl HATES an onion. And my sweet potatoes today are giving a pinch of onion flavor. I'm assuming someone prepped the onion then prepped the sweet potatoes. Nevertheless, the bowl is still great and I'll def be back.

    07/02/25 - First time @ a Sweetgreen. There are multiple locations around the city and in the…read moresuburbs. My wife had a doctor appointment in Oakbrook so we went to the mall & grabbed lunch @ Sweetgreen. I love this place kind of like chipotle but healthier. They have a large selection of salads w/a variety of toppings including choices of proteins. They have salmon, steak, chicken or tofu. My wife ordered the chicken avocado ranch salad & I ordered the KBBQ Steak Bowl w/purple rice. It was delicious. Both of these salads are huge & can be shared had we known how large they were we might have. Yet since we didn't we both have enough for another meal. This Sweetgreen is clean w/a great crew handling a large volume of people. Now that I know what a Sweetgreen is I will definitely be back again

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

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    CFS Coffee

    3.7(85 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Came to CFS Coffee For The Soul and honestly the place just feels good when you walk in. Colombian…read morecoffee vibes, cool stuff on the walls, kinda makes you look around for a minute. Staff was really friendly too, didn't feel rushed or anything. I ordered the hot chocolate and... wow. First thing, the size. I've never seen a cup that big at a coffee shop. Pretty sure it healed my soul right away. Taste wise, super smooth. Nice and hot. Had light cinnamon notes that show up after a sip. Not overly sweet either, which I liked. Creamy texture, almost like melted chocolate but lighter. They even did latte art on top and served it in this artisan cup. Looked way too nice for something I was about to destroy in five minutes. Came for chocolate, left spiritually repaired. Honestly might come back next time my soul needs maintenance.

    Unfortunately my experience here was not the best. I'm surprised since the place was packed the…read moreentire time and I don't understand why. Service was awfully slow. Probably the slowest I've had at a coffee shop. It took over an hour for my latte to be ready. The pastries then took an additional 20 minutes after that. They also got my friend's pastry order wrong so she had to wait even longer. Additionally it was extremely hot inside the cafe. Most people were complaining about how toasty it was. I did feel the AC kick in maybe 5 mins prior to leaving. I tried a seasonal drink - Ube latte. I didn't taste the Ube at all, + I didn't taste any type of the espresso. It just tasted like milk. For the pastries I tried the guava pastry and a cheese empanada. Both were bland and underwhelming. CFS is pricey - the quality, service, and atmosphere did not live up to how expensive it is.

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    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - Crispy shrimp tacos

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen

    3.9(192 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Stopped in to try their beer and to watch some World Cup matches. Was impressed with service at the…read morebar even late (no food service), and loved the beers. Tried a mixed flight of IPA, Pale Ale, Sour, and a Stout - all were good and unique in the genre. My absolute favorite was a full pour of the King Balaton, sour cherry with a jammy and complex taste. Balaton is a Hungarian cherry, and I once had a great wine by a Michigan wine maker with the same, so I'm gonna say the Balaton cherry should be a Midwest tradition. There were plenty of TVs showing the World Cup matches, so I could keep up with the action. I look forward to more visits, and to try their extensive beer and food menu.

    Cool ambience in this brewery type restaurant. Neither of us had any beer that day, maybe next…read moretime. I was surprised to learn that they had a gluten-free bun for me to have with their grilled chicken sandwich. The bun did not fall apart like a typical gluten-free bread sometimes does. The sandwich also had avocado and bacon on it. The coleslaw was very good. The waitress was great. Good service and happy to help me with my gluten-free options. My husband had the spinach strawberry salad, which he really enjoyed. We went on a Saturday afternoon and there was a pretty good crowd there. The noise level was not bad at all. There were several families there with children and it looked like they had kids meals available although I did not look on the menu.

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