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True Food Kitchen

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Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails. People often mention delicious, restaurant, burger, healthy, service, fries, menu, vegan, good, time,


Address

390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States

Website

www.truefoodkitchen.com

Contact

+1 551-295-7401

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (508 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (11) restaurant (10) burger (10) healthy (10) service (9) fries (9) menu (8) vegan (8) good (8) time (7)
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  • 4/5 Gülşah K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious food, delicious drinks, cute atmosphere. There were a lot of little misunderstandings with serving and mixing up Orders but not a big deal. We enjoyed.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crissi B. 4 months ago on Google • 685 reviews
    It's a fast / casual restaurant. It's not for a fancy night out, but it is tasty, whole food, prepared well. We got a pizza and a salad and both were delicious.

  • 4/5 Travelicious_d 8 months ago on Google • 271 reviews
    Stopped here for lunch and got the terriyaki style rice (forget the real name). Overall it was ok. I did have to ask for more sauce as it was rather dry and tasted slightly overcooked.

  • 4/5 Nereyda R. 2 years ago on Google
    Pleasant atmosphere. Excellent service and extraordinary food choices. Definitely a place to eat!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jer B. 3 months ago on Google • 175 reviews New
    Super expensive, limited menu, limited drink options, super busy, slow service. So much wrong yet so much potential. Arrived here for lunch at 12. Got seated 15 mins later and took our order at almost the same time. Food arrived 30 mins later at 12:45pm. Burger was just ok. Patty was thick and juicy, but the meat was just ok with an odd spicy sour aftertaste. Something doesn't taste right in the beef mixture. Bun seemed a bit old like it was sitting out for a while. It was topped with various seeds, but overall the flavor combo of the entire burger was nowhere near as tasty as Red Robin's. I rate this burger below Wendy's and above White Castle. The atmosphere was nice with a large ceiling, hanging plants, big windows and modern theme. Napkins were super nice, but limited to just 1 per seat? Now for the negatives... There are no French fries at all. Apparently they are trying to hype up themselves as a "healthy" restaurant. But there are so many ways to prepare healthy French fries. You could use healthier oils, less oil, baked fries, or even use an air fryer. But instead they chose to just not have fries. Ok then. As for drinks, they offer a fancy expensive brand of soda, but no diet soda option. Yes many companies make healthier versions of diet soda, but they chose to not offer anything. I ended up ordering a black iced tea which was sour as they don't have any sugar. I am happy they have plastic agave straws, so there is one small positive about this place. Parking was free but super limited because it's a busy mall. So plan ahead and be ready to drive around a lot for a while to find an empty spot. Employees were super nice, but also very slow. The slowness I believe was due to how busy it was. And here comes the biggest negative... The price is completely absurd... $20 for a plain burger. No fries. $5 for unsweetened iced tea... Wow! I would have blamed Bidenflation, but I think this restaurant always had hyperinflated prices by choice. They are busy, so obviously they know their customer base well and those customers are willing to pay more than double the price for ok quality food and very limited drink choices. Should have been $12 tops for a plain burger and fries together. Yes I know, this restaurant is located within the most expensive mall in NJ, so they are pricing their food accordingly with the wealthier customer base who frequent this mall. But still.. $30+ for a simple burger, drink and no fries (plus tip)? Why not just go full insane and charge $100 for a burger with no fries? The owner is nuts! I could get a delicious, healthy and juicy ribeye steak, fries and drink at Outback for less than $30 with a tip. Side note, less than 10 mins later I have an upset stomach. I want to throw up. There is something wrong with the beef they used in that burger. My burger from True Food Kitchen is the only food I ate so far today. That's an unpleasant surprise. The beef definitely tasted odd to me. I doubt the beef was spoiled. I think they added some odd ingredients and spices, and my stomach did not agree with it. Definitely not worth paying extra money for beef mixture that doesn't taste right and causes indigestion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dragon w. 3 months ago on Google • 137 reviews New
    One of the best restaurants in the area! Fresh and healthy organic food, not that much to choose, but enough for 1st time visit! Even healthy food choices for kids! Prices are reasonable regarding food quality, great service and accommodation, will come back for sure next time again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol K. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it . First time here. Stopped in with my road crew on the way back to Detroit. Everyone...except 2 of us....we're vegan or gluten free. The food was excellent. Very nicely done for a larger walk in group. The General Manager came by and made sure we were good. Very open place. Very clean. I had the Chicken Panini. A++ will definitely be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venessa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a lunch date here with my husband, and we couldn't be more pleasantly surprised. The wait staff is very hospitable and professional. The place is beautiful. We sat outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather. The food is exceptional. You can taste how light and fresh each dish is. Will definitely come back to try more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deepty Murthy (. 7 months ago on Google • 171 reviews
    Great Menu, Good Service and absolutely perfect ambience. we often stop at this mall for shopping or books, This is the preferred spot to get a bite. Highly recommend a visit

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    I liked it here! the staff was nice! the food was good! i like how many healthy/vegan options they had! i love that they have menu changes based on the season 😍😍 will keep returning as a local 👍🏼💕
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salvatore B. 6 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    I have to say that the food at this place is delicious and healthy at the same time. I never feel bloated after dinner when I eat at this place. Enjoy.

  • 5/5 Gulara A. 9 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    I been this location several time and each time I love their food more. If you are person who like to eat veggi and healthy food then this is your place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liat R. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is phenomenal!! The dishes are colorful, fresh, tasty and made with quality ingredients. The menu offers a variety of options, including vegan and GF - an all inclusive delicious feast!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Patricia F S. 11 months ago on Google
    The food is great! I have been there many times and quite disappointed…why? Well I love tuna and they always seem to not have it. They take your order, come back to your table and apologize for not having, and ask you to order something else. It is the same routine even if you go there on a Tuesday, tuna delivery as per manager. Instead of playing this game, take off the menu! I was told to call restaurant to see if they had before going. If you do order and it’s popular, order more! Manager gave me the same answer in person and now… 6/15/23. Other friends of mine who have gone there get same reply. If it’s a popular dish get more Tuna! What a lame excuse!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy T. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is amazing. This is a great restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer V. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere here is so uplifting. The food is great feel good food. If you have food allergies, they will accommodate to your needs. Gluten free pizza and the best tasty vegan lemon ricotta cheese. Vegan gluten free cheese cake grass fed burger on gluten free and vegan pita bread and they're delicious gluten-free cookies and vegan ice cream. That also have a rewards system to help you accumulate more savings so you could enjoy eating their more often. The whole menu is anti inflammatory. Thank you True food for providing real food that makes you feel amazing afterwards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrea M. 6 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Our server, Mar was the sweetest ever. Food was good, side portion for the fingerling potatoes was a bummer (there are a couple more pieces behind the burger in the pic). Taste was good in a fresh, not too many bells and whistles type of way. Very hipster menu. Would probably eat here again. Great for gluten free. Manager brought over the GF items. Nothing about the food specifically stood out but the service was wonderful.

  • 4/5 Steven D. 11 months ago on Google
    Good service , infused style meals with creative tasty plates, and for vegan and GF dishes made or customized, plus full bar 🍸 great ambiance enjoy

  • 5/5 George V. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Great spot for a healthy meal, everything is organic. The service was amazing restaurant it was very clean.

  • 5/5 Isabel S. 10 months ago on Google
    This is my new FAV restaurant. I was so impressed with the menu and the aesthetic of the inside. It's vibrant and green and earthy tones, with beautiful leaves/plants hanging from the fixture on the ceiling. There is a patio in the front and outside you can see their freshly grown herbs in the plant box from parsley to oregano etc. This is everything I want in a restaurant and more. Our waitress was Kelsey and she was so helpful, attentive, and friendly. I observed the staff cleaning thoroughly after a customer was finished at the table. The food is so refreshing and absolutely delicious. We shared the edamame dumplings soaked in a broth and truffle oil 10/10 .I could eat them probably for breakfast lunch and dinner. Our entree was spinach mushroom ricotta pizza and harissa chicken pizza both 9/10 . We had a skinny citrus marg, prickly pear I believe and some sort of watermelon one as well which all tasted delicious. I had such a great experience I had to be sure to leave a detailed well thought out review. On the menu they have gluten free options as well. I WILL be coming back I really enjoyed my lunch.

  • 4/5 HD13 1 year ago on Google
    Had the two egg breakfast and vanilla spiced latte. Very filling. The sweet potato hash was really just some potatoes and no seasoning. Service was a bit slow, but overall, I’d come back to try something else.

  • 3/5 Ellen 1 year ago on Google
    Food and service are just ok. Space is nice and open. The quinoa pancakes were surprisingly good. They burned my toast so I asked for a new one which was under toasted.

  • 4/5 Julissa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Leaving reviews has become so fun for me! So here’s another one! We came here for an early dinner on a Monday. I LOVED the decor, music, and overall aesthetic. The food was delicious, fresh, and it tasted light and healthy which is a good feeling when you don’t want to overindulge. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because no one tended to our table for about 15 minutes, and we had to ask who our server was. It looked like no one had a clue, but overall we enjoyed our meal.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 11 months ago on Google
    Dined here several times (as a couple and with family) Clean food that's not greasy or overseasoned. Vegetarian options with some imagination. Originally dined at their King of Prussia PA location many years ago. Loved it then, love it now that they are closer to us. Try the Squash pie with coconut whipped cream (vegan, gluten-free)👍🏽

  • 4/5 jen s. 1 year ago on Google
    They have options for people who have dietary restrictions such as gluten and dairy. The vibe is really nice, love the plants all over. The service wasn’t the best initially but then it got better after we placed our order. The portion sizes for some meals were a little bit smaller than what you would have hoped for.

  • 5/5 Sonya G. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious, fresh food and amazing service. Was able to snap a photo of one of our appetizers but honestly my daughter and family enjoyed the food so much we didn't have a chance for anything else. Would 100% recommend this place! Edited to add photos from a recent brunch.

  • 5/5 destiny o. 2 years ago on Google
    came here yesterday wanting to try the food and i dont regret it! i ordered the steak tacos, chicken and sausage pizza and the dragon fruit margarita! everything was super tasty. besides the food being good i had an amazing server! very accommodating and sweet. 10/10 recommend


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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