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True Food Kitchen
- 390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Health food restaurant, American restaurant ★4.0·$$

390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

4.0
I had a fantastic experience at True Food Kitchen. The food is fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor. The menu offers a variety of healthy options that don't compromise on taste. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it a great spot for both casual meals or special occasions. The staff is friendly and attentive, which adds to the overall enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend! - Viz Ritz
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True Food Kitchen Introduce

For New Jersey diners committed to a lifestyle of wellness and flavor, **True Food Kitchen** in Hackensack offers a revolutionary dining experience. Identifying as a comprehensive collection of healthy dining concepts—including a **Vegan restaurant, Organic restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant, and Health food restaurant**—True Food Kitchen is fundamentally inspired by the anti-inflammatory food pyramid principles developed by renowned holistic health expert, Dr. Andrew Weil. This philosophy ensures that every dish is not only fresh and delicious but also designed to nourish and make you feel better.

Located in the heart of Bergen County, True Food Kitchen has quickly become the "Go To" spot for locals who refuse to compromise on taste while prioritizing their health. The menu expertly blends various cuisines—from **New American restaurant** and **Mediterranean restaurant** to **Asian fusion restaurant**—creating a diverse and exciting selection. Patrons rave about the food being "fresh, delicious, and packed with flavor," often feeling that it is a "much healthier version of eating out."

The commitment to wholesome, clean ingredients is paramount. True Food Kitchen prides itself on its efforts to eliminate seed oils, cooking primarily with heart-healthy olive and avocado oils, a commitment many health-conscious New Jersey users deeply appreciate. The menu is highly transparent, with dishes clearly marked for **Vegan options** (V) and **Vegetarian options** (VEG), alongside **Gluten-Free** (GF) choices, making it incredibly easy to navigate for those with specific dietary needs or restrictions.

Beyond the nourishing food, the restaurant’s aesthetic is a key part of the experience. It is known for its **Casual** yet sophisticated atmosphere, featuring bright, open spaces, earthy tones, natural wood accents, and lush plant installations, creating a welcoming and energized ambiance that feels both relaxed and contemporary. This attention to detail ensures the dining environment nourishes the spirit as much as the food nourishes the body.

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Location and Accessibility

True Food Kitchen’s New Jersey location is strategically placed at **390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA**. This prime spot is situated within The Shops at Riverside, a bustling area in Hackensack, making it an easy-to-find destination with excellent regional accessibility for Bergen County and beyond.

The restaurant is dedicated to providing comprehensive access for all guests, featuring:

  • **Wheelchair accessible entrance**
  • **Wheelchair accessible parking lot**
  • **Wheelchair accessible restroom**
  • **Wheelchair accessible seating**
These features ensure a comfortable and hassle-free visit for every patron.

Parking is highly convenient, offering both a **Free parking lot** and **Free street parking**. The environment is family-friendly and welcoming, with the availability of **High chairs** and a dedicated **Kids' menu**. The option for **Outdoor seating** is available, and even your furry friends are welcome to join on the patio, as **Dogs are allowed outside**.

The atmosphere, characterized by its bright and airy feel, is perfect for **Locals**, **Groups**, and **Family-friendly** dining. With fast service and a welcoming staff that is often praised as friendly and attentive, the entire dining experience is designed to be seamless and enjoyable.

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Services Offered

True Food Kitchen provides a flexible suite of services that cater to modern, health-conscious diners in New Jersey:

  • **Dine-in:** Offers comfortable **Seating** and **Table service** in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, often noted for its "fast service."
  • **Outdoor Seating:** Provides a pleasant option for dining outside during favorable weather.
  • **Takeout and Delivery:** Convenient **Takeout** and **Delivery** services, including **Curbside pickup**, making healthy meals accessible on the go.
  • **Catering and Packages:** Features comprehensive catering options, including the **Bento Boxed - For 10 People** and **Build Your Own** packages, ideal for office meetings or gatherings.
  • **Full Beverage Service:** Includes a **Bar onsite** offering **Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard liquor, and Wine**, with **Happy hour drinks** available.
  • **All-Day Dining:** Serves **Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert**.
  • **Reservations:** **Accepts reservations**, providing planning peace of mind for both casual meals and special occasions.

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Features / Highlights

The unique features of True Food Kitchen that make it a standout choice for the New Jersey community:

  • **Anti-Inflammatory Menu Foundation:** The entire menu is based on Dr. Andrew Weil’s principles, ensuring scientifically backed, healthy food choices.
  • **Comprehensive Dietary Options:** Excels in accommodating all dietary needs, offering extensive, clearly marked **Vegan options**, **Vegetarian options**, and **Gluten-free** dishes.
  • **Organic and Clean Sourcing:** Strong commitment to using **Organic dishes** and clean ingredients, with a focus on sourcing responsible proteins and healthy fats.
  • **Innovative Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes:** Features unique plant-based favorites like the **Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF** and the **Baker's Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies, V GF**.
  • **Scratch Bar:** Known for its fresh-pressed juices and signature cocktails, using creative, seasonal ingredients. Try a fresh drink like the **Watermelon Lemonade** or **Pink Lemonade**.
  • **Bright, Airy Atmosphere:** The restaurant’s decor, with natural light and green accents, provides a relaxed and visually appealing setting, ideal for a wellness-focused experience.
  • **Chef-Driven Seasonal Focus:** The menu includes a steady rotation of seasonal offerings that utilize naturally ripe fruits and vegetables for maximum flavor and nutritional value.

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Contact Information

To secure a table, place an order, or inquire about catering, please use the following contact details:

**Address:** 390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
**Phone:** (551) 295-7401 (Local)
**Mobile Phone:** +1 551-295-7401

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What is Worth Choosing

True Food Kitchen is the definitive choice for New Jersey diners who believe that nourishing food should also be craveable and flavorful. What makes it truly worth choosing is its unwavering commitment to a health-centric ethos without any sacrifice on the dining experience—it's a place where you genuinely "feel good about" eating out.

For a first-time visit, the vegan and vegetarian options are a great place to start, showcasing the kitchen’s ability to create satisfying plant-forward dishes. Consider the **Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF** or the unique **Spaghetti Squash Casserole, VEG GF**. For those dining with a mixed group, the **Shareable Platters**, particularly the fresh **Mediterranean Hummus Platter, V** or **Edamame Guacamole Platter, VEG**, offer a delicious and healthy way to start the meal.

The restaurant’s versatility for all mealtimes is a major advantage. You can stop by for a revitalizing **Breakfast** or enjoy a full **Dinner** with the knowledge that you are consuming whole, thoughtfully sourced, and often **Organic** ingredients. Even the desserts, such as the **Baker's Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies, V GF**, prove that healthy eating and delicious treats are not mutually exclusive.

In essence, True Food Kitchen provides a guilt-free escape where the food is scientifically sound and the flavors are bold, making it the perfect regular “Go To” spot for a much healthier, consistently fantastic dining experience in Hackensack, NJ.

True Food Kitchen Menu

  • Packages

  • Build Your Own $275.00

    Choice of: Salad (kale or simple salad) +$20 seasonal or chopped salad Bowl Protein (Antibiotic-Free Chicken or Organic Tofu) + Shrimp +$15 + Grass-Fed Steak* +$10 + Sustainable Arctic Salmon* +$35 Side (seasonal vegetables, sweet potato hash, chilled pesto pasta, tomato cucumber salad) Includes: 1/2 gal of each: black tea & seasonal lemonade

  • Bento Boxed - For 10 People $145.00

    5x Bento Box Mediterranean Wraps w/ Kale Salad + Chocolate Chip Cookie 5x Bento Box Chicken Ranch Wrap w/ Kale Salad + Chocolate Chip Cookie 1/2 Gallon Watermelon Lemonade 1/2 Gallon Traditional Black Tea

  • Entree

  • Lasagna $125.00

    Diestel Farms turkey sausage bolognese, pistachio pesto, organic spinach, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, basil

  • Mediterranean Wild-Caught Shrimp $125.00

    farro, blistered tomatoes, charred onions, organic kale, aleppo, za'atar, dill, tzatziki

  • Protein + 2 Sides $130.00

    Protein (Chicken or Tofu) + Shrimp +$15 + Steak +$10 + Salmon +$35 Sweet Potato Hash + ADD Miso Glaze +$5 Seasonal Vegetables Tomato Cucumber Salad Chilled Pesto Pasta

  • Spaghetti Squash Casserole, VEG GF $120.00

    organic squash, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce

  • Pesto Pasta Salad, V $120.00

    roasted mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, arugula, parmesan, pistachio pesto

  • Salads

  • Simple Greens Salad, V GF $0.00

    organic mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, lemon oregano dressing

  • Seasonal Market Salad, VEG GF $0.00

    organic strawberries, feta, snap peas, cucumber, organic mixed greens, arugula, pistachios, thai basil vinaigrette

  • Chopped Salad, VEG $0.00

    organic kale, parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon, garlic

  • Organic Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG $0.00

    organic kale, parmesan, breadcrumbs, lemon, garlic

  • Wrap Trays

  • Wraps Tray $110.00

    Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap: avocado, organic roasted red pepper, organic mixed greens, original ranch, lavash Caprese Wrap: pistachio pesto, tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula, lavash Mediterranean Wrap: hummus, spicy herb sauce, red pepper pistachio spread, cucumber, snap peas, charred onions, organic mixed greens, lemon oregano vinaigrette, lavash Thail Basil Chicken Wrap: organic strawberries, feta, snap peas, cucumber, organic mixed greens, arugula, pistachios, thai basil vinaigrette, lavash

  • Shareable Platters

  • Edamame Guacamole Platter, VEG $75.00

    avocado, lime, cilantro, cherry tomato, organic pickled fresnos, served with baked flatbread

  • TFK Dip Platter, VEG $75.00

    herb hummus, pistachio pesto and house-made original ranch with crudité vegetables and baked flatbread

  • Mediterranean Hummus Platter, V $75.00

    spicy herb sauce, red pepper pistachio spread, za'atar spice, served with baked flatbread

  • Bowls

  • Turkey Bolognese $125.00

    Diestel Farms turkey sausage, parmesan, basil, campanelli

  • Ancient Grain, V $120.00

    miso sesame glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snap pea, portobello, avocado, hemp seed, cilantro pumpkin seed pesto V

  • Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF $115.00

    regenerative quinoa brown rice blend, broccoli, rainbow carrots, bok choy, snap peas, pickled shiitake, sesame seeds

  • Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF $95.00

    glass noodles, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprouts

  • Bento Boxes and Individual Meals (minimum 10 per order)

  • Caprese Wrap, VEG $16.00

    pistachio pesto, tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, ciabatta 1 GF Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap $16.00

    avocado, roasted red pepper, mixed greens, hatch chili ranch

  • Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl, V GF $17.95

    regenerative quinoa brown rice blend, broccoli, rainbow carrots, bok choy, snap peas, pickled shiitake, sesame seeds,

  • Mediterranean Wrap, V $16.00

    hummus, spicy herb sauce, red pepper pistachio spread, cucumber, snap peas, charred onions, organic mixed greens, lemon oregano vinaigrette 1 GF Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • Ancient Grains Bowl, V $18.35

    miso sesame glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snap pea, portobello, avocado, hemp seed V

  • Korean Noodle Bowl, V GF $17.95

    glass noodles, pickled shiitake, organic spinach, carrot, bean sprouts, Chef Matt's Magical Dust, V GF

  • Thai Basil Chicken Wrap $16.00

    organic strawberries, feta, snap peas, cucumber, organic mixed greens, arugula, pistachios, thai basil vinaigrette 1 GF Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • Chopped Salad, VEG $16.45

    aged white cheddar, farro, medjool date, jicama, organic apple, dried cranberry, marcona almond, champagne vinaigrette, VEG

  • Organic Tuscan Kale Salad, VEG $13.75

    organic kale, lemon, garlic, parmesan, breadcrumb VEG

  • Proteins

  • Grilled Chicken $50.00
  • Grilled Salmon* $85.00
  • Wild-Caught Shrimp* $60.00
  • Grass-Fed Steak* $55.00
  • Organic Tofu, V $40.00
  • Desserts

  • Baker's Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies, V GF $35.00

    13 cookies

  • Sides to Share

  • Seasonal Vegetables, V GF $45.00

    roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, kale dressing, herb mix

  • Chilled Pesto Pasta Salad, V $45.00

    cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, herb mix, pistachio pesto, breadcrumbs

  • Side Simple Salad, V GF $45.00
  • Sweet Potato Hash, V GF $45.00
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad, VEG GF $45.00

    cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta,Thai basil, almonds, passionfruit vinaigrette

  • Fresh Drinks

  • Mountain Valley Spring Water $7.00
  • Arnold Palmer $20.00

    Lemonade + Traditional Black Tea (1/2 Gallon altogether)

  • Watermelon Lemonade $26.00

    1/2 Gallon

  • Mountain Valley Sparkling Water $7.00
  • Pink Lemonade $26.00

    1/2 Gallon

  • Iced Tea $16.00

    1/2 Gallon Green Tea or Traditional Black Tea

True Food Kitchen Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

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True Food Kitchen Location

True Food Kitchen

390 Hackensack Ave Ste 186, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

True Food Kitchen Reviews

An average rating of ★4.3 from 750 user reviews.

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