True Food Kitchen is a full-service, health-focused restaurant and bar. Their philosophy is that food should make you feel better, not worse, and it couldn’t be more accurate. I’m obsessed!

As you walk up, you’ll see huge basins of fresh herbs growing for the kitchen and an outside patio with ample seating. The interior is bright, colorful, and comfortable, and the service is some of the best in town. The servers are friendly, knowledgable and competent. They’re highly trained, know the menu, and can answer all your questions. They’ve never steered me wrong.

The restaurant chain is committed to being “green”, utilizing high-efficiency kitchen equipment, menus printed on recycled paper, and the use of recycled materials throughout the restaurant. The chairs are made from recycled soda bottles, and the floors are reclaimed wood!

True Food Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Nashville!

Dr. Andrew Weil helped design the menu, which focuses on fresh, seasonal, anti-inflammatory foods. He continues to play a significant role in developing the menu and ingredient lists. If you follow a low carb, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free lifestyle, they’ve got you covered! I don’t count calories, but I appreciate that they list calorie counts right on the menu, and full nutritional information is posted online.

The food at True Food Kitchen is organic, made from scratch, and locally-sourced when available. The menu changes seasonally, which keeps things exciting for regulars like me.

Recently, I had lunch with friends and ordered the Lasagna Bolognese.

Lasagna Bolognese at True Food Kitchen with fennel chicken sausage, mushrooms, spinach, lemon ricotta, herbs. (GF) 450 cal

Lasagna for lunch isn’t my norm, but it was chilly and rainy that day, and I felt like comfort food. It was insanely delicious, and I ate every last bite. About two hours later, it dawned on me how great I felt! I wasn’t bloated, didn’t have “pasta gut”, and I was full of energy – not how I’d expect to feel after filling up lasagna before noon. I had no idea this was made with gluten-free pasta, and that’s saying a LOT. I’m Italian and know my pasta. It was cooked perfectly al dente and delicious. This might just be my favorite dish yet. It’s full of flavor and hearty, but still fresh and light at the same time.

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The menu is impressive, offering appetizers, entrees, desserts, fresh juices, lattes, and even hand-crafted cocktails from a full-service bar. From edamame dumplings to the most delicious grass-fed burger, there’s something for everyone!

There’s a reason they’re busy every. single. day. I dare anyone to dine at True Food and still say healthy food is boring!

The Food Company
Phone: 615-383-7333
Address: 3996 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Hours: Open seven days a week from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Vegan Options: Yes!
Vegetarian Options: Yes!
Gluten-Free Options: Yes!
Low Carb/Keto Options: Yes!

Now…let’s see some food!

(V) Vegan | (VEG) Vegetarian | (GF) Gluten Friendly

Charred Cauliflower at True Food Kitchen with harissa tahini, medjool date, dill, mint, pistachio (V) (GF) 410 cal

Chicken Sausage Pizza at True Food with crushed organic DiNapoli tomato, roasted fennel, smoked gouda 860 cal

Grass-fed Burger at True Food Kitchen with mushroom, caramelized onion, arugula, parmesan, flaxseed bun 860 cal

Edamame Dumplings at True Food Kitchen with dashi, white truffle oil, Asian herbs (VEG) 270 cal

Adaptogenic Tulsi Tea at True Food Kitchen with ginger, honey, lemon 60 cal
Original Ginger “O.G.” at True Food Kitchen with lime, honey, bubbly water 120 cal

Flourless Chocolate Cake at True Food Kitchen with caramel, almond, vanilla ice cream, cacao nib (GF) (VEG) 500 cal

Even though I’ve lived in Nashville for nearly six years now, I didn’t know about The Food Company until a few months ago. Now I know, and I’m so happy I do! It makes my weekly journey to Trader Joe’s so much better!

For over 15 years, this quaint little café has been tucked away in the heart of Green Hills. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with plenty of seating inside and out.

You order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. The daily specials are listed on a board behind the register and on their website. My son was very happy to see quesadillas as the special last week and said they were delicious!

You can even grab a homemade dessert! They’re made fresh every day, and you’ll want more than one.

The menu is small, but creative, featuring sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups. They also offer gluten-free wraps, which are seriously delicious. I usually don’t order wraps, but the friendly cashier suggested it, and I didn’t regret it!

BLT #2 with chipotle mayo, cucumber, roasted tomatoes, and avocado on farm bread.

I LOVE that they offer different options for each sandwich. For those that like to keep it simple, they’ve got you covered. And for those who like things a little more unique, there’s plenty of choices for you too! The Food Company also has several options for gluten-free and vegetarian diners. Although I’ve never tried it, the fruit tea gets rave reviews!

You can get a BLT, straight up with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, or you can get a BLT #2 with roasted tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and chipotle mayo. They also have daily specials posted behind the counter. (I’ll be going real soon for The Appleton Griller!!)

BLT #1 plus avocado in a gluten-free wrap – pressed!

Pro tip: Ask them to press your sandwich. If you ask for it toasted, you will get toast, so I’m always very clear that I would like it pressed on the panini press.

They also offer an impressive selection of grab-and-go meals, ranging from chicken salad to soup to enchiladas. And speaking of soup, their chunky tomato soup is hugely popular and so delicious!

Ham sandwich #2 with apple chutney, brie cheese, and dijon butter – YUM!

There’s a reason I’ve been four times in two months. There’s nothing fancy or pretentious here – just consistently good, simple food! My recommendations are the BLT #2, chunky tomato basil soup, the Tea Room salad, and the veggie sandwich, which might be the best veggie sandwich I’ve ever had. The artichoke spread makes it!

The Food Company
Phone: 615- 385-4311
Address: 2211 Bandywood Dr, Nashville, TN 37215
Hours: Lunch: Monday – Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm. You can purchase prepared food up until 6 pm. Sunday brunch is served from 10 am until 3 pm.

Vegetarian Options: Yes!
Gluten-Free Options: Yes!
Low Carb/Keto Options: Yes!

The Greenhouse Bar is The Food Company’s sister property and sits right next door. It’s literally a greenhouse, with hanging plants, a gravel floor, and a fountain! It’s truly one of the most unique bars in Nashville! They’re open seven days from 4 pm to 3 am, serving up hand-crafted cocktails, wine, local beer, small bites, and entrees.