True Food Kitchen had the good sense to plunk itself down in the middle of Midtown. It's in the beating heart of that mixed-use development and it's good for your beating heart, too. This place is fresh and healthy and makes you feel good about eating good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The first time I was here, it was a gorgeous "Florida winter" day so we sat outside-lunch on the large patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This time, with a different group of friends, we were inside-on a Saturday evening. Glad we had a reservation. Because it was bustling and humming. But the vibes were still happy and healing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. (As were the cocktails! The spicy pineapple margaritas are fantastic!) My fiends each ordered something different: a burger for one, a salad for another and a pizza for yet another. They were each delighted with their choices. I went for two appetizers: the charred cauliflower... which was excellent (those dates!) and a seasonal butternut squash soup that was unforgettably good-it satisfied both stomach and soul. One friend savored a Manhattan and two were all into the lavender matcha. Four completely different palettes but the same happy feeling. This was a good choice (thanks, Michelle) True Food Kitchen prides itself on fresh, quality ingredients and you can taste it. The menu isn't huge, but the variety is good and the flavors are tremendous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is bright, with lots of windows and interesting seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a little loud in there, but that's to be expected on a Saturday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't remember if there were desserts-we were so full, I don't think we even looked. I owe it to myself to go back and check. Midtown is so easy to park at (free garages!). And you can walk off your calories at the nearby shops (sadly, William Dean chocolates is closing this location, soon) I'll be back soon! read more

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My husband and I visited true Food Kitchen to try their Valentine's Day set menu. We were also there during happy hour. The service was so bad. It took so long to get our drinks. We only ordered beer and wine so it should have been simple. The red wine on happy hour is awful!! The food on the special Valentine's Day tasting menu was decent but they messed up our order then simply removed from the exact same plate the meat that we did not want leaving small pieces of the meat and sauce on the salad. We love the location as it's convenient to our house, but the food has been miss more times than hit at this place. read more

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This restaurant's commitment to cleaner eating is clear from the menu, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the visit. I ended up giving 4 stars because a few details missed the mark. The air-fried fries were soggy and had an unusual flavor -- with air frying, food usually needs to be tossed periodically to cook evenly. The refresher was decent and tasted healthy, though it leaned a bit too citrus-bitter for my preference. The burger itself was very good, but I noticed a small hair on top (visible if you zoom in on the photo). I also saw some kitchen staff without beard nets, so that may have been the cause. Furthermore, I had requested the sauce on the side, but the bun and lettuce arrived heavily saturated. To their credit, the staff replaced the bun and lettuce right away, which I appreciated. Overall, while there were some positives, the experience was a bit disappointing. read more

True Food Kitchen - All American burger - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It's been a while since I've been in. Cody at the bar was my server and we both recognized each other from my last visit. He is such a hard worker and always on top of it with everything! He quickly got me started by suggesting a watermelon mojito to go with my water. It completely hit the spot on this hot summer day. I also ordered by favorite Korean Noodle bowl with shrimp. You cannot go wrong with this dish! While the food and drinks were amazing the interaction with Cody completely elevated the entire experience! Highly recommend True Food Kitchen! read more

True Food Kitchen - Korean Bowl with shrimp and a watermelon Mojito - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good food but very overpriced. I guess what do you expect from Midtown? The ancient grain bowl was great. Shrimp was okay... some parts were chewy and tasted like they needed a couple more minutes on the grill. Service was good. Waiter came by to check on us a couple of times. Nothing exceptional though. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

True Food Kitchen in Midtown is a win if you want healthy food that still brings flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is perfect, situated right in the center of the square.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started with a $5 happy hour Stella and their hummus appetizer, which was fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. The Jambalaya Pasta was my main dish. It was made with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and just the right amount of spice. Service was friendly and fast. Great spot for dinner, especially if you like meals that are "better for you" health options. read more

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First time here and not what exactly what I expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked that it was very well lit from all the windows and seating was spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were friendly, but seemed a bit busy and sometimes were not always attentive to the table. Bright side - the size of the salad was huge. It was more than i could finish in one sitting, but was very fresh and I enjoyed the ginger dressing. I was not a fan of the fries as they were not crispy and nothing is worse than half soggy fries that are advertised as crisp. read more

True Food Kitchen - Chinese chicken salad - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I ordered a double burger and a quinoa chicken bowl for my wife on Uber Eats. It was $84. My "seasonal vegetables" was cold corn kernels and a few tiny pieces of zucchini. Overpriced food for the money. Won't go back. read more

Drove an hour and a half just to eat here because its my husband's favorite place in the world lol. It didn't disappoint. It was good and the service was top notch. Please note, We ordered the chicken parmesan without parm due to an allergy and it was still fabulous. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]True Food Kitchen is basically a wellness retreat that serves food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The iced matcha looked like a layered science experiment and tasted like my stress levels got evicted. The roasted cauliflower was crispy, herby, and somehow the loudest dish at the table (in a good way). The grain bowl (steak added) was packed with grains, sweet potato, mushrooms, edamame; aka "balanced" and filling. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants (for healthier choices that is) to dine at. This particular location is in the "new" Midtown area of Dale Mabry. We've visited here a 3-4x and my only complaint is the long wait to order/get service and the time it takes to get your food. It's never packed or busy when we come here, so I'm not sure why it seems to take a while to place your order. The staff are very friendly and we never seem rushed. I don't have a favorite dish, but I do like all the healthier options to choose from. I will say some of the menu items don't have a whole lot of flavor, but maybe that's intentional since this is more of a healthier food choice. read more

True Food Kitchen - Steak and eggs breakfast & blueberry wheat pancakes - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I cannot recall enjoying a lunch as much as this one. Wild caught tuna poke bowl. Outstanding. Avacado was surprisingly the star. But the whole thing was enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor seating on a beautiful day capped it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]So before I go into the unique menu, terrific food, excellent staff, lovely atmosphere, and super caring kitchen, I want to address the restroom situation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had avoided True Food at this location because we'd read reviews here and on Google about the restrooms. Most were negative and said things that implied the restrooms were outdoor facilities basically open to "the street", filthy and unsanitary. Our experience couldn't have been further from the truth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the restroom entrances are outdoors, they are blocked off from the casual passer by and are only accessible through True Food's patio seating area. We found both the men's and women's to be clean, well stocked, and perfectly fine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am very particular about public restroom cleanliness (OK, I'm a bit of a freak about it), especially in restaurants. If you have been hesitant to try True Foods because of all the "bad potty" reviews, I get it; it's a little weird. But I promise you the restrooms are just fine and you won't regret giving True Food a chance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We started with the Kale Aid and the Sparkling Pear Cactus Tisane which were both refreshing and delicious. I had the Mediterranean Breakfast Bowl and Clyde had the Southwest Tofu Scramble. Both were fabulous. I really appreciated that our server caught that my pita was not gluten free. She whisked my plate back to the kitchen and within five minutes I had a completely new plate with the gluten-free bread. Super impressed with how seriously they took my food allergies! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is beautiful, but the outside patio is the great attraction here. It's spacious & lovely, with live music playing in the plaza and people watching at its best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For those who don't know (because we didn't) Midtown is an upscale outdoor mall/community space shops, restaurants, and vendor markets on weekends. There is free garage parking. It's a bit of a drive from our side of the Bay, but it's well worth it. Highly recommend! read more

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We arrived at 5p to share an evening with our daughter. She stayed at the Eclectic (Marriott) hotel and this gastronomic experience is on the adjacent Green. Location location !!! Highly disappointed with their lack of draught beer. Cans don't make it. With lots of margaritas on the drink menu I really expected to find a frozen concoction to ease us into sublime Olivia, our server, said they didn't have the appliance. . . Yet?!! Disappointed I was but Olivia suggested the spicy fruity margarita special. Eh? So so. I had the spicy jambalaya pasta. This is a new item and I didn't leave hungry. But more could have been done to enhance the experience. There were no accompaniments. This is a gluten free restaurant but there are alternative crisps that would have complimented the pasta. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Aside from location, the surrounding exciting multitudes, it is a novel experience to park it and walk around a new urban community full of tourists and local workers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A nice experience. Our daughter has enjoyed her meals here. We will return read more

True Food Kitchen - Art on the green - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Our server was very slow on this particular Saturday afternoon. She was very nice, but very slow. Luckily, TFK will always get 5 stars from me because their dishes are always clean, healthy, and delicious. The Grilled Sustainable Salmon Entree with wild rice pilaf, snap peas, and Thai basil vinegarette has become my new favorite dish at about 600 calories per serving. I'd have to try the Air-Fryer Fries again to give an accurate review. I think they were probably not at their best, so I'd like to keep an open mind and give it a 2nd chance. If you're looking for guilt-free, nutrition food that tastes amazing.... you can't go wrong with True Food Kitchen. read more

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The burg was alright. It was overdone and lacked robust flavor. Their special ketchup sauce was good though. Fries were meh. I got a bunch of small fries that seemed like they came from the bottom of the basket. Prob won't go again. Server was also just okay. He didn't even introduce himself lol read more

True Food Kitchen - Burger - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Clean Eating is something that's intriguing, and I'm guessing by the name and their messaging, that everything here is quality and fresh, and while eating it seemed that way for sure. I guess I'll take them on their word. Hope it's all clean stuff. The side kale salad was a steal at 4 bucks and I'd get it again if I needed a meal enhancement. The shrimp lettuce wraps were also good. The lettuce was small which worked out great actually as I just made single shrimp wraps so I just popped my mouth to the "gape" position, and ate my crafted "wrap" in one bite. That peanut sauce was good! They have a bunch of bowls as well and they can substitute grains for rice and vice versa (rice versa?). Good pivots and lots of substitution options in their meals. The outside bathrooms were pretty disgusting. I'm guessing people in the streets see it and use it and just wee-wee all over the place. Huge miss for this establishment. The floors were soaked! 1 Star Bathrooms! It's in Midtown Tampa and was right across from the Aloft/Element hotel so super convenient for a quick bite. I'd go back, but I'd use the bathroom at the hotel first. read more

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I came to True Food Kitchen for an event, and the buffet-style food was really very good, fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you'd expect from their healthy, seasonal focus. The staff was super attentive to our group the whole time, which made everything smooth and enjoyable. I grabbed a glass of wine, and while it's on the pricier side, it was nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location in Midtown Tampa is really cool, I don't get over there that often, so it's definitely on my list to check out again for a regular visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great spot overall read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Super, Duper, Healthy. I used to go to the one in Santa Monica off of 3rd Street when I lived in LA. Now this location has been open since 2022, but I'm finally getting around to coming back. The food isn't spectacular, although I do like the bowls. Everything is healthy, organic, and not infested with slop like at most other restaurants. The $11.95 Roasted Brussel Sprouts here are slightly above average. Good, but not great. The $11.95 Charred Cauliflower is along the same lines. The best item of the night was the $18.35 Ancient Grain Bowl (only 560 calories). I tried a $2.95 chocolate chip cookie. I'd pass on that in the future. read more

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My daughter was staying at a midtown hotel and we decided to drive up to Tampa to have dinner with her. The restaurant is in a convenient location across from lots of shops, hotels and many restaurants. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is lovely green park type place between all of this where families and children can play on the playground or sit and talk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The restaurant itself is expansive and we opted to sit outside on this beautiful night. Olivia from Philadelphia was our waitress extraordinaire and helped us with drinks and the menu. My daughter had a mocktail and Dave had a spicy Margarita! I in my usual fashion had a lovely cappuccino done to perfection. This restaurant is all natural and the menu is anti inflammatory. Olivia recommended the edamame dumplings which were very tasty. My daughter and I had the Korean Noodle Bowls, hers with blackened shrimp and mine with grilled chicken. Just give me a noodle and I'll be your best friend lol! The bowl consisted of rice noodles, mushrooms and some vegetables. At first I didn't think the portion was that big, but it was very filling. Dave had spicy Jambalaya with chicken, shrimp, sausage and rotini pasta. He said it was very flavorful and he enjoyed immensely. We ended dinner by sharing a spice carrot cake with mascarpone topping! What a treat! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a lovely evening with delicious food and located in a great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I came here with some family friends for a few drinks before we took a walk over to Colony Grill. We sat by the bar, service was good, drinks were good as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are looking for a quick drink spot in the area before dinner, this is a cool place to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Amazing experience. Food came out fast and hot. Perfect choice if you're looking for something clean to eat where you won't feel gross or guilty after!! And they have great drinks too! Staff was super friendly and nice, especially Shayan!! Will be coming back! read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Enjoyed a 5 star brunch at True Food Kitchen which continues to remain consistent in service, hospitality, and deliciously flavorful food keeping guests palettes entertained. Started with a kale drink which was refreshing with ginger, and lemon. I ordered tev read more

True Food Kitchen - Avocado toast with scrambled eggs w/ feta cheese and chill sauce with a side of mixed greens Kale detox juice - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The Food was awful just awful! The veggie burger was burnt and gross. The jambalaya had one shrimp one piece chicken one piece sausage. Ridiculous It was all disgusting DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!! read more

It is a mom and pop place, they value good quality food, I enjoy how simple and healthy it is. the soups like the lentil is really good when its actually warm lol! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience and received great service the time I was there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The manager came up and explained the menu and in all questions that we had. I ordered their tuna appetizer, which was very good. Would definitely return again. read more

Oh my! This place is amazing!! All organic, only uses fresh ingredients. No seed oils! Only uses EVOO or avocado oils to cook with. Vegan options & many power foods! Service was excellent! It is a beautiful area; atmosphere was clean & fresh. Open area with windows all around! Definitely a must go & one to experience again & again. True Food Kitchen! read more

True Food Kitchen - Front of menu - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was so fresh and plated well. However there was a wilted lettuce on the plate for my lettuce wraps. I love the healthy food choices. Our service was extremely slow. Apparently this isn't usually the case. Ambiance is nice. We enjoyed sitting outside under cover while it rained. Very relaxing environment. read more

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Went here for dinner on a Thursday night. Wasn't very busy, however, our waitress was very slow. We were left waiting longer than we should've, not sure if this was because we were outside or what. Food was okay, nothing was bad it just wasn't amazing. We got the pepperoni pizza, curry, and pesto lasagna. The lasagna barely had any pesto and was probably 75% crushed tomatoes which was a little disappointing to me. We also ordered the ice cream and cookie for dessert and I would give it a 5/10, not terrible just not what I was used to since everything was vegan. Overall it was a great environment and vibrant restaurant but the food could've been better in my opinion read more

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The carrots are amazing. Super simple yet flavorful kale salad, I added the carrots to the salad and on my this was a hit. My boss handed me this bag of mystery food so I had no idea what I was getting. Even though I didn't order this, I would order it again. It's a simple and not overcomplicated meal! It definitely fits in my health goals read more

True Food Kitchen - tuscan kale salad and honey carrots - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place is a hidden gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've enjoyed the food and ambiance every visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You cannot go wrong with any of their food items. The pasta. The pizza. The apps. You HAVE to try the guac. It's so fresh. So flavorful. Everything they make with their sourdough is phenomenal. I feel like the location it's at causes it to get missed amongst all of the other restaurants, but I swear it's the best there is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even when it's completely crowded it's not too loud. I was able to have a full conversation over dinner without having to yell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The portion sizes are great. Every single time I've been the service has been attentive. I try to make this part of my monthly rotation. read more

While I have no photos to prove it, the burger at True Food Kitchen was one of the most delicious and satisfying burger I've had in years. The quality of everything we ate was top notch, the Server was very patient with all of our oil and nutrition questions, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the weather made sitting outside the best wrap to spend a Saturday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had the seasonal pizza and it was really good, I loved the lemon almond ricotta and all the garlicky veggies. I will say, I did enjoy the butternut squash seasonal pizza better, but this one was still good. The gluten free crust is one of my favorites and has a good flavor and texture, I wouldn't know it was gluten free compared to a regular thin crust pizza. Service was kind of slow and it is a bit pricier but I know they use clean ingredients if that is important to you! The chicken tenders are very thin and not my favorite gf tenders but the sauces are good. read more

True Food Kitchen - Seasonal pizza on gf crust - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Even though I was set with another place, my daughter insisted we eat at True Kitchen and I was blown away!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is in a great location, and the service was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside because the weather was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was A M A Z I N G !!! I want to go back over and over until I try every item the menu!! read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Feel good food! Healthy and happy dishes that feed the soul and make you feel good about eating healthy! I had the TFK Chicken sandwich with sweet potatoes hash and it was very delicious! I highly recommend! I also had a green iced tea with lemon, no sugar. I will definitely come back for lunch! read more

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Came back here because it is one of the few spots that offers gluten free breakfast items for Saturday/Sunday brunch. I ordered the gluten free pancakes with berry compote. What startled me is how my order came out in literally five minutes. Normally, this is a turn off as I question if it has just been sitting out waiting for someone to order it but my pancakes were fresh, warm and delicious! For folks with special food allergies or requests, I highly recommend this location! read more

True Food Kitchen - GRASS-FED BISON SAUSAGE PIZZA WITH GLUTEN FREE CRUST - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love the atmosphere, they have a nice outdoor seating section in the heart of midtown. Food was good, I enjoyed the teriyaki chicken bowl, but I felt it was on the pricey side. Our service was really sparse- the only times we saw our waitress were when she took our order and brought us the check. In between, someone else refilled our waters once and brought our food. I did enjoy the meal and atmosphere, enough to be willing to try it again in the future. However Tampa has such a robust health-food scene that I wouldn't necessarily prioritize revisiting here over a less expensive place that offers similar menu items. read more

True Food Kitchen - Market salad - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Went for Easter brunch. Easy to find open reservations. Friendly hostess and server, wished a happy holiday by all. They had a special Easter brunch menu that included a shared appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 drinks for $39. Had a pomegranate spritzer. I'm not a huge fan of seltzer drinks but I did like the subtle fruit flavor. The blueberry pancakes were a huge portion for 2 to split as an appetizer (we were both full after just the pancakes!). Topped with Greek yogurt and blueberry compote. The flavors were well balanced. The tofu scramble came with 3 corn tortillas to build your own taco plus fresh sliced avocado. Not too spicy. I ended up taking some home. read more

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Overall, had a great meal here. Our server was fantastic and very friendly, but service was very slow. Food took at least 45 min to come out after we ordered. And my friend's cheese pizza wasn't even warm! Thai peanut noodle was very delicious. I got the Asian chicken salad, not very impressed and lacking flavor. Ambience was fun, we loved the location but they need to iron out a few things with their service and flavor. Willing to come back to try out a few other things but as of now, was really hoping from more from True Food! read more

True Food Kitchen - Asian chicks salad, Thai noodle salad - New American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I frequent the Miami location of True Food Kitchen. After visiting this Tampa location, I walk away with a greater appreciation for the attentive service of the Miami team. I waited several minutes but no server came to my table after the hostess seated me. Servers looked my way..but no one approached. When I noticed that the people that were seated minutes after me were being served, I moved to the bar. Finally received service at the bar..had to request water multiple times. The kale salad was edible but not as bright and tasty as the Miami location. I guess the quality is not consistent across locations. read more