True Food Kitchen

10 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Beer, Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Sandwiches
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9 ratings

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180 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Food still good, menu still clearly marked, and servers still knowledgeable and careful to check with the kitchen. But I just can’t come here anymore. It’s still way too loud and portions are so small for the price. Kale salad bowl literally had just kale and dressing. Yes the crouton crumbs were left off for me, but that’s the only thing that was omitted. Partner’s ahi dish had 4 thin, silver dollar sized slices of ahi over a sad bed of quinoa. Boring and expensive - a depressing combination! Can’t have meaningful conversations with friends and family and so way less upside than other places in this price point.

PREVIOUS REVIEW: The food is really good here and the waitstaff are knowledgeable and very careful. I have eaten here twice and haven’t gotten sick. The only drawback is that is really really loud, so probably not a great place for an intimate meal.

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Symptomatic Celiac
9 months ago

Cauliflower dish says GF but it tested positive on the Nima for gluten. Second time this happened as first time was at the Walnut Creek True Food location.

Celiac
10 months ago

Best GF bun ever. Anytime I’m craving a burger, this is the place. Also their pizza is amazing too!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Gluten-Free at True Food Kitchen

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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10 months ago

Delicious as always. Lasagna was so tasty. So nice to be able to get a Hamburger with a gf bun. Not a gf issue - but the lemon-lime soda is so sour and bitter we couldn’t drink it.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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Celiac
12 months ago

I’ve been there twice in two days and both experiences have been wonderful!!! I’ve ordered the Kate salad with no breadcrumbs and the gluten free seasonal pizza with squash and salmon on top. It was amazing!! And the service was wonderful!!!

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Everything we had was delicious, pesto pizza, lasagna, tuna taco and drinks and squash (pumpkin) pie. Our Waiter was great and all the wait staff made sure they understood I’m Celiac. Coming back for

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I enjoyed lunch here while traveling. There are several gluten free options, and our server seemed to understand the importance gluten free for celiacs. I had the Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl which was delicious and no issues afterwards.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Food is good and safe but service was slow and not attentive. Also, out of GF crust for pizza at 7:30 pm for dinner on a Saturday night.

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Celiac
1 year ago

Food was excellent with lots of GF options. Had a great meal. A little expensive but there is enough variety I think it will fit most budgets. Will definitely go back to try some other of the tasty sounding dishes including lasagna.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

The gf chicken ramen was delicious. Also split the margherita and chicken sausage flatbread pizzas GF with my husband, and those were also good. No cross contamination issues.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Online ordering
  • — Takeout
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Very accommodating!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

My server didn't seem knowledgeable about kitchen procedures for GF, to handle cross-contact. But, I ordered one of the numerous options labeled GF on the menu, and she wrote celiac on my order, and I had no issues. Food was pretty tasty, too.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Dinner
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Vegan options
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

GF foods marked on menu. Server asked to clarify if GF was a preference or an allergy, indicating he had an understanding of how important it might be.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
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  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
  • — Vegan options
Celiac
3 years ago

Plenty of GF options, knowledgeable staff, plenty of space outside, and overall good food.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
3 years ago

Fresh tasting options with a knowledgeable staff. My Celiac daughter experienced zero cross contamination symptoms.

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  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
3 years ago

Many options and the staff was all knowledgeable. They confirmed gluten free on my dish when served.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
  • — Vegan options
3 years ago

Had a lovely dinner. Food was innovative and delicious. Service was prompt and courteous but not overbearing. Has above average entre selections for simultaneous Celiac and vegan (not just a salad). Ambiance is upscale casual.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Delivery
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Healthy options
  • — Outdoor seating
Celiac
4 years ago

Menu is clearly marked, gluten free pizza is great!

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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Good health conscious cuisine. Everything is marked on menu and they take allergies seriously. (They have a very good gluten free lasagna!)

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Celiac
5 years ago

Delicious food and celiac friendly.

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5 years ago

One of my fav GF places to eat! Went 2 days in a row just to get my fill. The first day I had the quinoa salad with chicken and the second I had the red fish tacos that came with the best beans I have ever had. Everything tasted great and settled well too.

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Gluten Intolerant
5 years ago

They assured me that they take lots of precautions to avoid cross-contamination, and they seemed to know what they were talking about. I had the charred cauliflower and a GF margarita pizza. I didn’t love the cauliflower, but the pizza was pretty good (nothing special, the same crust everyone uses, but fresh toppings). I didn’t have a reaction, so I would eat there again. It’s overall fairly expensive, though the pizza is a pretty standard price for GF in this area ($15.50).

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Asymptomatic Celiac
6 years ago

Food was great and seasonal! Lots of variety, including the GF options, which is always exciting and overwhelming as someone with celiac. Waitress was knowledgeable, nice, and accommodating. I was informed they are familiar with cross contamination, have a separate fryer, a GF pizza dough option, and that many gluten dishes could be made GF.

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Gluten Sensitive
6 years ago

so safe here

we’ve eaten at this one multiple times, never an issue.... always great food, great service

just be careful, it is always packed

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Wheat Allergy
6 years ago
Celiac
6 years ago

Didn't even stay. Not many options, and the cucumbers and lettuce were being prepared on a counter that also had a bowl of flour, and flour spilled all over the place.

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Gluten Intolerant
6 years ago

The staff was knowledgeable and assured me it was gluten-free. As I walked out, I saw a waiter rolling the silverware onto the napkins on the same table where they roll out pizza. The flour was everywhere. I tested with my Nima and there was gluten in my dish that was supposed to be gluten-free. Sorry. If you are celiac, I wouldn’t eat here.

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6 years ago

It’s nice to feel not guilty of eating out. In fact it felt healthier than homemade meals. Menu was clearly marked and had a lot of options. They made a mistake and brought something not indicated as gluten free but made gluten free, so I’m sure they are very accommodating. Had pad thai(so so, don’t expect pad thai you get at thai restaurants), quinoa burger(delicious), fish tacos(kids ate very well). Especially the quinoa burger was very creative. Our dishes had more veggies and less carbs than what I except at most other restaurants. Didn’t get sick. The only thing was, none of us were full after...

6 years ago

Very knowledgeable staff, I could eat their fish tacos every day!

Celiac
7 years ago

Food was good and gluten free items are labeled on the menu. Staff is very knowledgeable, but my charred cauliflower appetizer did come back gluten positive on my Nima Sensor. Manager was very nice and had it remade “correctly.” Also had their pad Thai, and nothing I ended up eating made me sick.

Celiac
7 years ago

Super knowledgeable. Tons of menu is naturally gluten free. Very popular and good to have a ressie. Love this for celiac.

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 years ago

Really good food. Seemingly Celiac safe. Very loud inside. Sometimes difficult to deal with host/hostesses to get seated.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Ate here - didn't get sick

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7 years ago

Best gf choices In the area !! I have never gotten sick here!

Celiac
7 years ago

GF options clearly marked on the menu. I ordered a seasonal salad and asked that it be prepared separately, which they did. They were clear again when they brought my dish out that it was gluten free. They also brought gluten free pita to go with the hummus dish. I would definitely go back.

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8 years ago

When I say It's hard to find amazing dishes that are gluten free, this place is heaven sent. They soups, tasty drinks from horchata, homemade teas, beer and wine. The roasted cauliflower is amazing! And the have a lasagna dish that's gf and amazing! Definitely grateful for the found of the golden spot!

Celiac
8 years ago

Menu lists which dishes are gluten free. If you say you have an allergy to gluten they make the dish in a separate room and use clean utensils, prep surface area etc. Waiter staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Delicious food too! Eating here a number of times and have never gotten sick.

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Symptomatic Celiac
3 days ago

Went about ten days ago. They had just started a new menu. I ordered allergy order/gluten free. Server was aware of celiac, including cross contamination concerns. I had the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti squash. Good experience.

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Symptomatic Celiac
4 days ago

Jovan was our waiter and he was so nice to get all my questions answered! They no longer carry oat milk so that espresso drink was not available. They do have almond milk if you are dairy free! There is an allergen menu online as well. I got the gf chicken tenders. They are made on an air fryer!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Chicken Sandwiches, Cookies, Pizza, Burgers & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
Other
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Good for kids
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

The food here was delicious and while our waiter didn’t know what celiac was, he got the manager to make sure I was taken care of. However, I got pretty sick. My symptoms haven’t been severe, but definitely enough to make my life difficult. Very sad because I went here because of how seemingly safe they were.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pizza, Salad, Chicken Tenders
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

Very good! I got the Spicy chicken sandwich with cheesy potatoes. Also for the peanuts butter chocolate tart, that was amazing. It was excellent, that staff were very accommodating!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Chicken Sandwiches, Burgers, Sandwiches, Dessert & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 weeks ago

Not dedicated but most of the menu is GF. All labeled on the menu. Server was knowledgeable on celiac cross contact/contamination procedures.

Chicken tenders/sandwiches are GF. Ranch is fantastic. Dedicated air fryer. No fries on the menu but I had cheesy mashed potatoes for a side.

My parents who are not GF enjoyed the food, too. —

Note: a few hours later I did get pain in my tummy. Not sure if it was because of gluten or something else I may have come in contact with. Just wanted to note this for anyone with celiac. 🥲

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GF Menu Items
  • — Burgers, Sandwiches, Dessert, Bread/Buns
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer

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