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True Food Kitchen - Pasadena, Pasadena, CA

True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.5
4.5
3231 Reviews
$30 and under
American
168 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stephanie Nguyen
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    Colorado and Pasadena
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage around the corner on Delacy that offers Free parking for the first 90 minutes. There is also street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,231 people are saying

True Food Kitchen - Pasadena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Kid-friendly

  • Pasadena

    Innovative

  • Pasadena

    Good for groups

  • Pasadena

    Healthy

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Pasadena offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and an inspired menu. Guests appreciate the "great service" and accommodating staff. The atmosphere is "beautiful," with a bright and green ambiance. Highlights include the Spaghetti Squash Casserole and gluten-free options. However, service can be slow during busy times.
3,231 Reviews
  1. James and Karen VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Pizza with gluten free crust, vegan cheese, Pepperoni and we added chicken. Plus the Grassfed Burger has such an amazingly robust flavor. The warm Chocolate Chip Cookie and vegan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream was a great treat and nice way to finish our meal. We had a wonderful time. The wait staff are all very attentive and welcoming. That's why we come to True Food Kitchen often. It's fun to try something new on the menu as well.

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  2. Noah VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Burgers were way overcooked. Staff seemed generally confused. Had to ask multiple times for silverware and water.

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  3. James and Karen VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a favorite. Love the vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie dessert with vegan vanilla ice cream too. Having an early dinner on a Thursday was very relaxing.
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, James and Karen! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the Spaghetti Squash Casserole and vegan dessert, and that your early dinner was relaxing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love this True Food! But, the service, cleanliness and overall experience was not pleasant! It seems that top brass in tbe company just doesn’t have good management and the restaurant suffers from not enough bodies to handle it when it’s full capacity. Everybody is stressed. The food is not the best that can be (my shrimp looked like it had worm attached on one side). The bathroom had papers thrown all over & the water spout was ready to fall out!!! Not fault of humans working there but the higher up management! That’s really too bad because we really liked going there. Easy parking & perfect spot in Pasadena…Now if it was just run right. I would say to upper management to spend more money and hire more bodies.

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  5. James and Karen VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is usually very good at True Food Kitchen. There was a challenge and it was corrected immediately. They are very hospitable and wanted to insure we had a satisfying dining experience. That was very appreciated.
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your review, James and Karen! We're happy to hear our team ensured you had a satisfying dining experience after the challenge, and we appreciate your understanding.

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  6. Kevin VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Hank was amazing! A+++! Not only was he attentive, he also engaged with my son which made him smile ear to ear.
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded on April 2, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Kevin! We're thrilled to hear Hank made your visit special and brought smiles to your son's face.

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  7. PATTY VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Fresh food ,amazing taste My family and I definitely will come back
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded on March 31, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Patty! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the fresh food and amazing taste. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

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  8. Devan

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went in for Sunday brunch. First visit to the restaurant. Decor and layout is very appealing. Open kitchen, which is fun to watch. Food quality was quite good and we enjoyed the flavor. But the quantity was not much as we expected. Service was the real let down. The server acted as if he didn’t really want to be there. He stopped by the table and took the order, but there was no attention to detail. Ordered coffee, but cream was not offered nor was it brought to the table until we asked. No spoons with the hot beverages. No salt and pepper on the table. Pretty average experience overall. I won’t be going back.

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  9. Kelly

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service and a comfortable outdoor patio with lots of shade. Love True Food!
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded on March 30, 2025
    Thank you for your review, Kelly! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and our comfortable outdoor patio.

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  10. James and Karen VIP

    Los Angeles68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I really like how accommodating True Food Kitchen is with our dietary preferences. Our meal was tasty; and still on target for our specific weightloss program too!
    True Food Kitchen - PasadenaResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thank you for your review, James and Karen! We're happy to hear that our menu accommodates your dietary preferences and that you enjoyed your meal.

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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Pasadena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 639-6818.

True Food Kitchen - Pasadena is rated 4.5 stars by 3231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 72 times today
Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

168 West Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colorado and Pasadena
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage around the corner on Delacy that offers Free parking for the first 90 minutes. There is also street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephanie Nguyen
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
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