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    True Food Kitchen

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Alicia J.

    I stopped in for some dessert with a friend and we sat at the bar because the restaurant was busy. The service was great and fast. I had the chocolate cake with ice cream and it was very rich and delicious. The environment is lively and fun. I would definitely come back for dinner!

    Prickly Pear. Very refreshing
    Ryan S.

    Still a great place to come for Brunch. Got their delicious Ranchers Hash again. Along with their Matcha Latte and Cafe Latte. Tried their Jambalaya and it's pretty good. Good portions of sausage and shrimp. Good spicy kick. Services is always great here. Rafaella is very nice and attentive. We just love sitting this huge, open restaurant. They don't currently validate parking. Which is fine with use. Just FYI. See you next time True Food :)

    Side Organic Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG
    Lisa C.

    True Food Kitchen in San Diego was just okay. This is my second time dining at this national chain, and this time, the food was incredibly bland and lacked any seasoning. I understand that they make everything in-house from scratch, but the True Food Kitchen in Austin was far superior. I was also surprised when I ordered some ranch dressing and requested a small portion on the side. They gave me a tiny cup and later charged me a dollar for it. I found this to be a bit excessive. Our server was friendly and young, but they lacked the conversational skills to answer our questions about the menu. Based on my experience, I can't really recommend this causal dining and open airy place, and I'm not sure I'll be giving them a third try.

    Panang
    Kandy F.

    OMGOODNESS! As always, True Food Kitchen delivers excellent food quality and consistently on point! The Spicy Panang Curry Bowl is delicious bursting in flavor with every bite! The base is the vegetables. You can add a protein with an additional fee. We absolutely love this dish. The Rancher's Hash was also delicious. It consists of red bell peppers, grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, scallions, avocados, sweet potatoes, white cheddar cheese, sunny side eggs, salsa, sourdough bread, and tender grass fed beef. The server was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and clean. Great bathroom as well. Bar area with football games on. Love it!

    Kat L.

    First time here with the hubby and it was a great experience! We opted for the dinner duo. For the appetizer we chose the edamame dumplings and for our entree we got the Chinese chicken salad and an all American burger. The salad tasted so fresh. A burst of flavors in your mouth with ginger overpowering the dish- which was not a bad thing because I love ginger! The burger was juicy and came in a soft bun. Didn't think I would like the edamame dumpling, but it was amazing! Melt in your mouth and was so delicious in the flavorful broth. Our server Sofia (sp?) was so nice and patient with us. She accommodated all our needs. Lastly the dessert was just so amazing. A cake with caramel, some nuts topped with ice cream. Excited to try more menu items here next time.

    Melissa G.

    Friendly fast service and delicious healthy food! The dining area is open and bright with a view of the kitchen as well as a large patio area. I have the ancient grains bowl- I added chicken( although it would have been great and 12gm protein without that). The sweet potato was cooked perfectly and has a sweet and spicy seasoning the snap peas were fresh crunchy and lightly cold with sesame seeds added the avocado was great as was the pesto- a lot of different flavors going on, but if all tied together well. I would describe it as warm and cozy comfort food that tastes good and makes you feel good too! I wish there was a location near me ( Ventura) but will return here in my next visit to San Diego

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    Jeremy S.

    Came here for a company dinner, got to try a good amount of appetizers and dishes here. I found the food overall to be a bit hit or miss. I tried the edamame dumplings, humus and pita chips, Brussels sprouts, pink lemonade, jambalaya pasta, and chocolate chip ice cream with cookies. The best appetizer was the Brussels sprouts, which was made pretty well, and had good spicy seasoning on it! The edamame dumplings were a bit interesting, they kind of had a ravioli texture to them and did not have that much flavor or seasoning. The humus was also just okay, would've liked more flavor/spice on it, and the chips it came with were huge...probably 3x the size of a normal chip. An interesting choice, and a bit difficult to eat it as a result. The jambalaya pasta was pretty good. I did like that it came with a generous amount of chicken, shrimp and sausage but again the flavor was a bit bland and it could have used more sauce. This was a consistent theme across most of their dishes, I understand they're more of a healthy restaurant but just a bit more flavor would be nice. My colleague had to ask for extra teriyaki sauce on his dish. As for the drinks, normally I love pink lemonade but struggled to finish my drink. Ironically, the best thing by far was their chocolate chip cookie and ice cream! The cookie was cooked just right and melted in your mouth, and being paired with good ice cream was a bonus. Overall, this is a decent restaurant with the potential to be good if they just added more flavor and sauce! The restaurant is pretty nice and service was good throughout with our large party.

    Aiza B.

    Not sure what the heck happened here, but I had my husband pick up food for me... right at opening, and the food was cooked (or not) cooked well. The chicken tenders were dry, and the shrimp was rubbery yet tasted undercooked at the same time... gross.

    Andrea U.

    We love coming to True Food! The cocktails are fantastic. I had an espresso martini that was perfectly made and strong--exactly how it should be. Great drinks and a spot we're always happy to return to.

    Butternut squash pizza
    Diane Y.

    It's that time of year again to get the delicious fall butternut squash pizza! The fall menu is the best in my opinion and these flavors don't disappoint. The service is friendly if you want to eat in or order take out and enjoy this unbelievably good pizza that just so happens to be undetectably vegan. It's a thin sourdough crust, it's not at all heavy. Truly amazing!

    Edemame Dumplings
    Steven Alan D.

    This was by far a superior health food experience! Gigi & Maddie made the dining experience even better with their outgoing and welcoming personalities. I was especially impressed by the tag team effort including expos and other staff who were at our service. The Edemame Dumplings with chili oil were a healthy appetizer that set the night in motion. They were delicious, and the chili oil provided some heat to the palate. The Ancient Grains Bowl was a great mix of healthy ingredients and protein. The ranch dressing is a vegan based ranch that was surprisingly tasty. The TFK Burger was on a buttered brioche seeded bun and came with a side of parmesan fries and peri-peri ketchup. Overall, the food was delicious! The ambiance was very open with soft lighting in the evening. Thank you to True Food Kitchen and their staff for such a great experience!

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    Sofia P.

    We are here for the 1st time the other day, just walk in no reservations. The burgers were delicious! The fries were crispy! The ambiance was modern. The service was great. We also enjoyed the drinks! Check out my photos for more info!

    Chinese chicken salad, ginger and orange margarita
    Lindsay M.

    I visited this place for the first time this past weekend when out shopping with my best friend. It was Super Bowl Sunday, so I'm not at all surprised that it wasn't very busy. We ordered the brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and it was plenty for the two of us. Delicious. I ended up getting a ginger and orange margarita, which was actually delightful - you can definitely taste the ginger, but it wasn't overpowering. It almost tasted like if a wellness shot and a margarita had a baby. I loved the fact that they used crushed ice instead of just cubes or making it a slushy. It was actually the perfect consistency and very easy to sip. My best friend and I shared the Chinese chicken salad and ordered extra chicken so we each had a decent portion of protein. The dressing was pretty good, but if I'm being honest, I've had better Chinese chicken salads. It's not bad for what it was by any means. We sat at the bar, so our bartender was also our server, and she was very nice. The restaurant seemed very clean, and we appreciated them having the Super Bowl up on the screens. I would probably go back to try some other items, or at the very least to get my hands on another one of those ginger and orange margaritas.

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    Do they have gluten free buns for the burgers?

    Yes.

    What's on the happy hour menu?

    Hi! We have margaritas, wine ,beer, pizza, tacos, satays, and a few dips. All delicious!

    What time is happy hour?

    Hi! Monday through Friday from 3-6pm!

    Do you allow dogs on the patio?

    Hello and thank you for the inquiry. Yes we do allow dogs on our patios. We hope to see you and your four legged friend soon!!!

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    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

    3.8
    (155 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I got the chicken pesto parm, and I will say it is pretty pricey for a salad. But the portion size…read morewas actually pretty big, and I really enjoyed it because it felt healthy and was yummy! The chicken was really soft which I loved because no one likes dry chicken. And I usually don't even like cherry tomatoes but the ones in this salad were amazing. They also gave me free sourdough!! Interior was very spacious and had ample seating.

    Picked up my first order at Sweetgreen La Jolla (salads, bowls, plates, wraps), which has a clean…read moreindoor space and outdoor seating. While I appreciate the offerings are local, organic, unique, plentiful, and downright flavorful, I was disappointed with Portions appearing much smaller (almost half) than advertised. SERVICE Staff delivered my online order ahead of time, and placed it on the pickup shelf. FOOD Created My Own Bowl: 4.5/5 Organic spring mix, 5/5 pesto vinaigrette: fragrant and tangy 4/5 golden quinoa, 3/5 antibiotic-free miso glazed (flavorful) salmon (precooked, chilled so it's not as tender as freshly made) 5/5 miso sesame ginger: loads of flavor 5/5 umami seasoning: literal flavor powder 5/5 sesame crunch: sweet and nutty 4.5/5 corn salsa: flavored corn and tomato, not roasted 3/5 spicy broccoli: slightly overcooked, I didn't find this spicy, I do taste peppers though 5/5 nori sesame seasoning: seaweed flakes 3/5 Bread: hard, some what dry

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    Expected the bowl to be at least half way filled for almost $20.
    Expected the bowl to be at least half way filled for almost $20.
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    Micheline's Pita House La Jolla

    Micheline's Pita House La Jolla

    4.4
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    This spot is hands down the best Mediterranean restaurant in town! It's a casual place with indoor…read moreand outdoor tables. The food is delicious. Rich in flavor with a wide variety of healthy toppings. Service is quick and efficient. The staff are friendly and helpful. We've been coming here for years and this place never disappoints. Typically, I rave about the Greek fries (because why the hell not). They're amazingly delicious. However, this time around I shared the chicken wrap with my lovely wife. The grilled chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! The combination of lemon, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and spices makes this wrap absolutely delightful and tasteful 10/10! Parking is easily accessible. Make sure to validate your parking slip inside (it's quick n easy). Prices are reasonable compared to other places. Definitely stop by and give this place a try. It's a great grab and go spot to enjoy some bomb Mediterranean comfort food.

    The area is very clean, there is limited seating inside but there is more seating outside shared…read morewith regents pizzeria, this was great so we could get multiple things from each. We got the rice bowl and it came with the pitas, the sauce is like this savory kinda zesty sauce and the falafel is crispy, there is something else crispy in it, the pickle and the onion and the rice all pair for a great taste, no complaints at all. We also got the lentil quinoa bowl, but there was barely any quinoa in it, but the chicken was very flavorful and there was good pairing with the lettuce tomato's and onions. If I had to choose I would definitely get the rice bowl again! No complaints on service, very quick as they have everything right there

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    Amardeen Cafe

    Amardeen Cafe

    4.3
    (736 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Oh my gosh. This place is so good, I highly recommend checking this place out…read more I had the Moussaka (Lebanese eggplant stew) and I throughly enjoyed it. It was so flavorful and the portions were pretty big. I also got to try the cheese fatayer, I loved the pastry it came it, it was great. This place has great vegetarian and vegan options along with some gluten free options. The menu is marked very well and they make it easy to navigate. The staff were friendly and the food came out fairly quick. The restaurant is on the smaller side. There was seating available for large and smaller parties. From the dinning area, they had a window into the kitchen so it was fun to be able to see the cooks make the food. They also had cute decor that added to the ambiance of the restaurant. There is plenty of parking available in the plaza that it is in.

    The food was actually really good, but the service was terrible…read more The staff seemed condescending and like they didn't want to be there at all. Not attentive, not friendly, just kind of dismissive the whole time. We ordered a bunch of dishes and to be fair, everything we tried tasted great and was flavorful so you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The cheese knefe was a bit disappointing though. It's supposed to be crispy, but it came out mushy and kind of fell apart. The rose water reduction also made it way too sweet for my taste. Still decent overall, just not what I expected. But honestly, the service alone ruined the experience for me. I wouldn't come back. Food: 8.5/10 Service: 0/10

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    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.2
    (965 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

    I ordered take-out at 9:00 a.m. to be picked up at 11:45 a.m. The order was for 10 people, and I…read morewas bringing it directly to a business meeting. When I arrived at 11:45 a.m., the take-out counter was packed, several people deep. The woman from the counter came over to check on me and let me know that my order was in line but would take about 20 minutes. I let her know that I had arrived on time for the order I placed, but unfortunately, they were slammed and running behind, so all I could do was wait. My order ended up not being ready until 12:30 p.m., which made me extremely late to the business meeting. I will say the staff was working hard in a tough situation, especially with so many orders and people disappointed by the wait times. However, the system is clearly not well-equipped for specific order times and high volumes. I do not recommend ordering from here for time-sensitive lunches. If you do, pre-order for an earlier time and be prepared to wait.

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    Pazza Market & Cucina

    Pazza Market & Cucina

    4.4
    (479 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I went with my mom on a weekend trip to La Jolla! Amazing! Kris our server was perfect. Vanessa,…read morethe owner, walked around and made sure everyone was having a great meal. Come support this small business! About 3 years open!

    We brought our elderly parents to this restaurant to celebrate Father's Day, including a family…read moremember who uses a walker. Unfortunately, what should have been a special family celebration was overshadowed by how he was treated. We were seated directly next to the kitchen entrance, which made it difficult to accommodate the walker safely. There was no suitable place to keep it inside the restaurant, so we ended up taking it back to the car during dinner. The most upsetting part happened when we were leaving. As our relative was attempting to stand up and use the walker, the owner moved the walker away from him without asking. This was not only disrespectful, but also created a safety concern for someone who depends on a mobility aid for stability and independence. When we later raised our concerns about this behavior, the owner defended her actions by saying the restaurant was busy, that she needed to get through, and that she had moved the walker back afterward. At no point did she acknowledge that the appropriate thing to do would have been to politely ask us to move the walker or at least inform us before touching and relocating a mobility device that someone was actively using. Instead of showing understanding or concern, she appeared dismissive of the issue. A walker is not just an object--it is an essential mobility aid that people rely on for safety and dignity. What disappointed us most was not only the initial incident but the lack of accountability afterward. We had chosen this restaurant to honor and celebrate Father's Day with our family, and this experience put a damper on what should have been a joyful occasion. Every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect, especially those with mobility challenges.

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