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    4.2 (2.9k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Charred Cauliflower
    David K.

    True Food Kitchen used to be a bastion for health-focused yet delicious food, but the quality of this chain restaurant has deteriorated. The eclectic menu features a variety of globally-inspired flavors, and we ordered from all over the map. To start, the Mediterranean Hummus was a chickpea purée topped with spicy herb sauce and red pepper pistachio spread, served with baked flatbread crackers. The lemony hummus didn't have much tahini and turned out rather grainy (not my favorite). A better appetizer was the Charred Cauliflower, florets coated in a spicy, creamy harissa tahini, along with dates, pistachios, and herbs. The Spicy Penang Curry was a tangy spiced shellfish curry broth served with regenerative black rice, sweet potato, bok choy, rainbow carrots, snap peas, and onions--decent though not particularly authentic. The Spinach and Wild Mushroom Pizza was roasted mushrooms, spinach, and cheese baked on a thin, crispy sourdough flatbread, topped with lemon almond ricotta, but the pizza was rather bland and flavorless. The True Crisp'd Tender Plate came with lightly breaded air-fried chicken tenders served with kale salad; and my favorite dish was the Seasonal Market Salad, made of mixed greens, roasted carrots, roasted cauliflower, pistachios, dates, and feta, dressed with a creamy tahini apple cider vinaigrette. We topped the refreshing salad off with a filet of arctic salmon, which was dry and overcooked. Overall, the food here was rather average and not worth going out of the way for--disappointing, as I was once quite impressed by the quality and flavors here.

    All American
    Amy L.

    I used to love coming here and I haven't been in a while. I was disappointed with my burger and fries. Fries were soggy and the burger was not great. I used to love everything that I tried here. The service was good yesterday as we had a large party but the food was subpar. The all American the patty was so small all I saw was lettuce even when I opened the burger it was so small. I was so surprised because the quality used to be on point.

    Iced Shakerato
    Amanda P.

    Ive been here a couple times for lunch, and love the interior and outdoor seating. Unfortunately our last visit was not our favorite. The waiter who helped us was not the friendliest, and would leave us alone for quite a while, making us unable to ask for things we wanted during our meal. We tried the sourdough pizza and unfortunately the dough was a bit raw in the middle. I got the avocado toast and their iced coffee drink. The coffee was delicious and the eggs were great. Unfortunately the avocado toast was a bit too spicy for me. I got the kale salad on the side, which is my absolute fav! Ive had some good experiences here, and will probably be back to give it another try!

    Nathan B.

    Food was great, again. Bryan was great. Music was great. Lunch special was great. The new parking garage access makes getting here much easier.

    Everett L.

    Came for Mother's Day, it was ok. Service was good. However food portion sizes sucked. The dumplings came with 5??? And they forgot my kale salad. Free parking in the Broadway plaza parking lot for 3 hours

    Korean Noodle Bowl, V with salmon
    Dave D.

    The place is modern and clean. The service is just ok. They did their job but never checked on us. The food is mid. The Korean noodle bowl was ok but no better than the Trader Joe's japchae. The salmon was actually decent but $12 for a small chunk of fish. The ancient grain bowl was tasteless and the first chicken was bone dry (even though it's drenched with a nasty mystery sauce). I sent the chicken back and they replaced it with a slightly more edible version. Overpriced and mediocre.

    Air fried chicken tenders
    Annandstan W.

    We had lunch here in the middle of our shopping and found it to be pleasant. It was a spacious restaurant with great lighting, plants, and big tables. At times, it can get a bit too loud. We were quickly seated when we arrived. They did not have any activity/ coloring pages or crayons for the little ones to keep busy. Our friendly server efficiently brought us iced waters and took our orders after briefly looking at the menu. We ordered the tuna Poke bowl, the Chinese, chicken salad, and the air fried chicken strips. While I enjoyed the Poké bowl (with black regenerative rice), my companions were not impressed by the quality and taste of their orders. The salad was said to have lacked flavor and the chicken strips were not crispy and warm/cold. Unfortunately, I do not think I can convince them to return anytime soon.

    Ancient grain bowl - Vegetarian(added tofu)
    Divya S.

    Loved the ancient grain salad bowl - vegetarian friendly and I added tofu for extra protein. The salad was super filling and nourishing. Loved the pesto sauce dressing that came with it. The restaurant has huge dining space, will try to eat there next time instead of takeout.

    Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl,
    Dominique G.

    Very average tasting food. I got the teriyaki bowl with chicken after seeing that one had the most consistent positive reviews but I was disappointed. I ate here for the convenience but I wouldn't come here intentionally as it's not worth it. Service was good and the overall vibe of the restaurant is nice though.

    Olivia W.

    I love it SO much. It tastes home cooked, the service is amazing, and Im literally pooping rainbows and sunshine after every bite. I recommend their bowls!! Ive tried Poke and Mixed Grain and both were 10/10

    Margarita pizza Butternut squash pizza with kale toppling Glass noodles
    Raman C.

    Ordered the Bright Eye Refresher and really enjoyed it--very refreshing, light, and not overly sweet. A great, feel-good drink. We also tried two pizzas, which were okay overall. On the butternut squash pizza, the kale topping wasn't cooked well and was hard to chew, which made it difficult to eat. The glass noodles were tasty, but the portion felt quite small for the price. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and appreciated that they kindly split the glass noodles into two bowls for us.Overall, a pleasant experience with room for improvement.

    Julia S.

    First of all, it's in downtown Walnut Creek, so you already know it's in a fun, lively area--right in the shopping district, which is always a plus. The space is great: huge indoor seating and a fairly large outdoor patio as well. We actually sat outside, and it seemed dog-friendly--we saw a few pups hanging out, which was cute. The food honestly surprised me (in a good way). The menu leans more health-conscious, but everything we tried was really good and didn't feel like "health food" at all. We ordered one of their sourdough flatbreads, which was hands-down my favorite--crispy, cheesy, and delicious. I'm a pizza-and-carbs person, so it totally hit. My husband ordered a pasta dish (I think it was jambalaya- or gumbo-inspired), which was also really good, but the flatbread stole the show for me. We also got fries (because always) and shared a fresh-squeezed juice, which was refreshing and well balanced. Service was top-notch, food came out quickly, and the overall vibe was immaculate. Everything just felt easy, relaxed, and enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd come back to--especially to try more of their flatbreads.

    Ancient Grain Bowl
    Carrie L.

    The food is good with lots of options. They were accommodating to my vegan diet and allium allergy, though my dish ended up coming out with green onions--I just picked them off and they were just on top, and everything else was tasty. The space does get very noisy, probably due to the acoustics, but the service is always friendly.

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    Ask the Community - True Food Kitchen

    Are there fully organic meals for those who want/need food and practices to be free from pesticides, GMO's, etc.?

    Absolutely. The quality of the food is impressive. The restaurant was founded by Dr. Weil who is a doctor who is focused on anti-inflammatory meals. The food is carefully made and of excellent quality.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes, they do.

    Does the chocolate cake have melted molten chocolate in the middle when you cut into it?

    No, it does not. However, it is served with a scoop of vegan ice cream and caramel, as well as coco nibs.

    Is proof of vaccination still required?

    No.

    I have tried many dishes but my favorite was still the quinoa burger. When will you bring back the quinoa burger?

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes the outside patio (which is covered) is dog friendly. When I was there, someone had two of those huge dogs with dread locs.

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Absolutely! Both covered and uncovered.

    Breakfast menu items?

    Have you tried looking at their menu

    Gluten free options?

    Yes! They have it labeled on their menu in store

    Is this a dog friendly restaurant?

    The outside seating is dog friendly.

    Does the restaurant offer Whole30 options?

    The last time I did whole30, they could not accommodate me at all. It was super disappointing. They say they can on the website, but in real life the waitstaff could not do anything for me at all.

    Where did the quinoa burger go?

    Are you open for outdoor dining yet?

    This Wednesday we will be open for outdoor dining. As of now, you can order Togo and sit outside but there isn’t any service yet.… Read more

    Are dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Yes!

    Do you have any vegan/vegetarian no onion no garlic options?

    Yes

    Do they serve Vege pasta?

    Hi Meilany, We have some wonderful culinary creations and have the flexibility to accommodate most of not all guest request. Stop on in we would love to guide you through our… Read more

    Peanut allergy friendly?

    Yes. Tell your server what you are allergic to and they will suggest what foods are safe. I have numerous allergies and they revised foods to accommodate my allergy. However I think my cheese allergy was probably why my hamburger came 15 minutes… Read more

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    The Hangout - Healthy Pig
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    4.4(335 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    My sister went to The Hangout at Pleasant Hill but they put our party down for the one in Walnut…read moreCreek - how does that happen? I'm glad it did because she said there were a lot of people waiting outside at the PH location. By the time we made it to WC, our tables were ready. There were no long wait times for anyone who came after us, maybe 5 minutes. Crowds started thinning out around noon. This was the 1st time any of us dined at The Hangout and it did not disappoint. The staff was very inviting and friendly. The person who took care of us was very helpful with explaining menu items and making suggestions. We were a large party so they had to split our tables but we were right to each other. There is a spacious dining area as well as outdoor seating. Standout dishes: Chicken & waffle - BIG portion. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. It was so good, the entire plate was wiped clean. Crispy chicken with garlic noodles - delicious combination. The garlic noodles were made with real garlic, not just powder. They need to offer this as a side dish. Chicken pops - chopped up, sample size version of the chicken and waffles. Perfect for sharing. We will definitely come back to this location if we're in the area.

    When you first walked into the restaurant, it definitely looked like a really great place to eat…read moreand hang out with friends hence the name the hangout. The decoration is very simple yet very welcoming. The drink was kind of tasteless and very watery. It didn't really taste like the Ube flavor. Or that it has been washed down. The pancake was good. The chicken and waffle were actually really good. Chicken was tender and waffle with crispy with a hint of honey was the perfect combo.

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    Main Street Kitchen & Bar

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Since this place has always been quite busy (good sign), I just started coming with my friend who…read moreswears by it, for the in-between hours or happy hr. so we can chat at the bar...I'm hooked. I've since come back for dinner and loved it just as much. The staff are so professional and welcoming, always. Their cocktails are the best in town, as far as fresh and classic, with really beautiful twists. This is my now go-to when I'm bobbing around town, and just want a comfortable place to land. Happy hr is also...best deal in town.

    I had breakfast here on May 9th and chose to sit at the bar, which is usually a nice experience…read more Unfortunately, I should have reviewed the menu before sitting down because they didn't offer what I was hoping for, oatmeal or a more traditional breakfast option. I ended up ordering eggs, toast, bacon, and coffee separately. The coffee was a bit stronger than my preference, but that wasn't a major issue. The bigger challenge was that the eggs were overly salty, and the bacon was much greasier than I would have liked. I also asked for ketchup and hot sauce, but never received them. The service overall was inattentive despite having three different servers throughout my visit. To be fair, the restaurant was very busy and had a full house, so it may appeal to others more than it did to me. However, based on my experience, I would not return.

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    SOCIAL BIRD - Arugula Salad

    SOCIAL BIRD

    4.5(693 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    We randomly came here for lunch one day with our kids. It was easy to get seated without…read morereservations on a Sunday at noon. There's plentiful inside seating and a comfortable shaded outdoor patio. There is a full bar that some folks were sitting at. We opted for the outside patio since we had our kids with us and they can be loud. Our server was kind and accommodating. She checked in often, but not in an invasive way. Everything here is farm to table, and tasted fresh. The oysters were delicious and so were the mussels which came with a delightful coconut broth and grilled bread. The kids enjoyed a fried chicken slider with fries. My favorite was the beet salad with goat cheese. It was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. This is definitely a spot to try with or without your kiddos. I would come back for dinner with the hubby.

    Another five-star experience! The team members at Social Birds are always amazing, friendly, and…read morevery professional. We love sitting outside on the patio, especially with this amazing weather. The tables are always clean and the atmosphere is welcoming. Food highlights from this visit: Korean chicken wings Salmon salad Steak bowl Fresh salad Drinks: Cider Water Coca-Cola We come almost every Saturday for lunch or dinner. It's become our go-to restaurant because of the delicious food, great outdoor seating, and most importantly the awesome team members who consistently do an amazing job.

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    SOCIAL BIRD - Medium rare grilled salmon with amazingly fresh tasting salad has become my go to lunch at social bird

    Medium rare grilled salmon with amazingly fresh tasting salad has become my go to lunch at social bird

    SOCIAL BIRD - Pulled pork tostadas. Flavorful and delish.

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