True Food Kitchen

It was a fail if I were celiac because they can't be trusted for my other allergies. Modest portions of good tasting food that is healthier than your usual restaurants, but the servers were ignorant of the menu details, and I asked two people was was in the "magic dust" on my Korean noodles, & after being told it was GF & tasted it with my fingertip, it had sesame seed, which I had asked about as I'm allergic. One server rushed to me & apologized & took the cup away. Good thing I don't become anaphylactic YET. They tried, but close doesn't work with allergies & gluten.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I was so impressed with the quality of the food my husband and I had. He ordered the Vegan Double and I the O.G. They made sure our burgers were gluten free amd served us the most delicious buns. The burgers so flavorful. I loved my husband's vegan burger so much that he exchanged his for mine and we actually went back two days later so I could have that burger again.😂 No reaction. I'd go there for every meal if I could.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Multiple GF DF options. No issues

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Love True Food in Las Vegas (home), San Diego was also great! They have staples and seasonal items, so if you’re trying to decide ask your server and try seasonal things while you can! I love the Brussels sprouts with miso dressing, charred cauliflower, the harvest salad, the curry bowl and the Korean glass noodles. But everything seems to be well seasoned and tastes great!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Everything it’s so tasty, I’ve been there a lot of times and never get sick. The pita bread and the OG burger are pretty good. So many options, you can ask to change the bread and the pizza crust to be gluten free and they have gf desserts too, highly recommended!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The menu is clearly marked as to being gluten free and there is a wide choice of food. I’ve been here twice and haven’t been disappointed in the food. My only complaint is that it took a while for the wait staff to acknowledge me after being seated or take my order, maybe because I was dining alone. That said, the staff is very polite and friendly.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The waiter clarified if GF was a preference or an allergy. My dish was brought out separately from the others at our table and then reassured it was prepared separately to avoid cross contamination.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Amazing such good food and very kind

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Got a Greek salad, don’t think it was worth the price. But the dessert (a lime tart) was insanely good, loved every bite and worth the price to me. :)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery

I was at a conference around the corner from this restaurant and I ended up going there twice a day for three days! They were super accommodating and friendly, and were able to make almost anything on the menu gluten and dairy free. Best GF pita bread I’ve ever had. And the desserts are gluten and dairy free!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for soy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

The chef came out and spoke with me directly, and explained the steps he would take to make sure I was safe from cross contamination. I had the pizza and did not get sick!!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I feel safe eating here. Menu items are clearly marked. When I told the server I had celiac, even though I was ordering GF marked items, she said she would personally tell the kitchen so they’d take extra caution to avoid cross contact.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly

Delicious food -I had the chicken Panini on the gluten-free Pita bread. The menu is clearly marked gluten-free and this item wasn't but they were easily able to modify it so I could eat it. I always wait till the next day to review and I didn't get sick. The staff seemed very knowledgeable and very friendly about working with my allergies. The cost was a little steep but probably normal for the area. Parking atrocious since a part of the mall.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I LOVE the restaurant my son has Celiac Disease and loves to eat there, he asked for GF Pita Bread and had symptoms so I tested in NIMA and came back “Gluten Found” we wrote to the manager and she was very concern and very nice and told us to call her before attending and that she will supervise our order. There is a disclosure in the menu about CC but they make a big effort to avoid it. Next time we went and asked for Salmon and Brocoli and no problem.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious gf lasagna! Lots of Options that looked delicious!

The gluten free pita is SO GOOD. It is huge, which is a nice change of pace for gluten free food. The gluten free cookies are also delicious!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Items are clearly marked on the menu, most of which is either gluten free or can be made gluten free. When you let them know about food allergies they carefully use separate prep area and change gloves. I’ve eaten here over a dozen times. Too many good items to list. One of my favorite places to eat.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I’m definitely not telling my husband how much I spent on dinner! It was very expensive, but it hit the spot! I had a spaghetti squash and chicken meal. My son had a gluten-free pizza. He liked his, also. Neither of us got sick, so it was definitely worth the cost. I just wish that the portions had been bigger.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I am celiac and I spent my bday dinner here with non-celiac friends. Everyone in our party of 8 LOVED their food and drinks. The Adaptogenic tea was a big hit with me and two friends (ginger is great for digestion!). I had the lasagna based on other reviews here, and was not disappointed! I even got a gf piece of squash pie with the most amazing coconut whipped cream. Better than my memories of gluten-full pumpkin pie. Thanks for a fun and stressfree bday meal! I will def be back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Had the shrimp tacos. Delicious and did not make me sick. I will definitely be back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Our friends did take out for us when we came to visit. My friend said they were so careful that they remade our food to make sure 100% we would not get sick. I had the lasagna squash and it was so good!! Highly recommend even on take out.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I loved that they have a paleo menu, we got the spaghetti squash with house-made vegan ricotta cheese and added a burger patty for protein. We split the drink “O.G.” which was sparkling water with ginger, lime, and honey. Mmm. Kind and friendly servers, seperate prep areas and the greeter is celiac too - which I thought was awesome.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

One of my favorite spots in San Diego! The food is delicious and there are many GF options. The grass fed burger on a GF bun & lasagna are two of my favorites.

I'm celiac, so my choices are limited in a lot of places. This was the first time I've ever tried their food. I got the lasagna Bolognese and tasted the spaghetti casserole. I recommend both of those to anyone. Their food is amazing!

Fish tacos and squash pie. Both GF/DF and tree nut free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing Gf/Df and vegan options. A little pricey but every once in awhile its worth it. Had the most amazing strawberry rhubarb crisp that was gf with a scoop of the most delicious vanilla ice cream from Villa dolce (coconut milk). I was told they have a separate area to toast gf bread etc. I never know if I’ve experienced cross contamination since I’m not celiac but this place seems legit. Our waitress even told me she has RA and strictly avoids a number of foods including all gluten.

I've eaten here twice & had reactions both times. I gave it another shot due to such rave reviews & now I'm sitting here in pain and wishing I never had! If you are celiac/ sensitive to cross contamination I would avoid it. There are so many great places to eat in San Diego that are safe!

Celiac friendly?

No

Very tasty and healthy food, friendly service well informed about celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Must try place!! Great options and lots of GF menu items plus willing to modify anything.

Many vegan and gf choices including desserts! Would go again if I were going to be in San Diego longer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love this place! I used to go to the one in Atlanta frequently and now I live in San Diego and was so glad to see a True Food here. They have items marked gf on their menu and the staff is very knowledgeable about allergies and cross contamination. My favorites are the hummus with gf pita bread, panang curry, inside out quinoa burger, street tacos, and the chia seed pudding for dessert!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is amazing with your gluten and other allergies!!!! They will work with you on everything and have lots of creative ideas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

eaten here 3 times, always speak to the manager and I have never gotten sick from cc.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I've eaten here several times without getting sick. They'll even modify somethings even if it's not noted on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Mediocre food and service.

Great food, but i did get sick once eating here, we couldnt figure out what did it. maybe it was the water they used to boil the lasagna?

AWESOME place to eat! Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, food was fresh and healthy which is so rare eating out anymore. And no gluten issues afterward!

I love the clean, fresh food and they always have a good selection of tasty GF choices. Their kale-ade is my favorite of their drinks. I'm a highly sensitive Celiac who tends to get cross-contaminated sick at even typically "trusted" places. I've eaten here at least six times so far & haven't once gotten ill. I love it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Traveling through and saw the good reviews. Tacos are amazing! They also have gf pita with the hummus! I'm sensitive and didn't get sick. Will be back if I'm ever in San Diego again

One of my favorite restaurants in SD...food is always fresh & delish!

Great place for fresh food & great atmosphere

Gluten free options safe for celiacs (but let the staff know about your celiac disease). The food could be tastier (specially the guacamole and the gluten free tortillas). Small portions for the price. The best was the excellent service and the comfortable atmosphere.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Very place to eat healthy. A lot of choice on their menu. Special attention by the manager that brings the GF meals to be sure that everything is fine.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great food, wait staff knowledgeable. We had gf burgers and ice cream. All of it tasted amazing. Clearly marked menus.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

They had a number of GF items and the waiter was knowledgeable.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Ordered the cauliflower and yup my Nima sensor showed gluten. Ordered the salad, same thing. True Foods needs to do better.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good