True Food Kitchen

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True Food Kitchen is a full-service restaurant chain offering health-focused, seasonally inspired dishes based on anti-inflammatory nutrition principles.

About True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is a health-focused, full-service restaurant brand that serves seasonal dishes inspired by anti-inflammatory and wellness-forward eating. Their menus typically feature a mix of salads, bowls, pizzas, appetizers, and entrees with clearly marked vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as fresh juices, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Palo Alto location is situated at 180 El Camino Real in the Stanford Shopping Center.

This charge is likely from dining at True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto—either for on-premise dining, takeout, or possibly a catered or group meal. The final amount may include tax, tip (if added at the time of payment), and any modifiers such as extra sides or drinks. If you dined with a group, the charge may reflect the total bill if your card was used to pay for the table.

To verify the charge, check your email for a receipt if you provided one at the time of payment, or review paper receipts from around the transaction date. You can contact the Palo Alto location directly or use the contact information on truefoodkitchen.com to request a copy of your receipt or clarification of the bill. If you do not recognize the charge, compare the date and amount with any visits to the Stanford Shopping Center, and then contact your bank or card issuer if you still believe the transaction is fraudulent.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to True Food Kitchen.

  1. TFK-PALO ALTO CA - IN 180 EL CAMINO PALO ALTO CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show “TFK-PALO ALTO CA” instead of “True Food Kitchen”?

Many card processors abbreviate merchant names, so “TFK-PALO ALTO CA” is the descriptor used for the True Food Kitchen location at 180 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, often accompanied by the address on your statement.

What kinds of charges can I expect from True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto?

Typical charges include the cost of food and beverages, sales tax, and any tip you added at checkout. If you dined with a group and put the entire bill on your card, the charge may be higher than your individual items due to covering the whole table.

How can I get a copy of my receipt from True Food Kitchen Palo Alto?

You can call the Palo Alto True Food Kitchen location directly (contact details are listed under Locations on truefoodkitchen.com) and provide your transaction date, approximate time, and last four digits of your card so they can look up and reprint or email your receipt.

Can I get a refund or adjustment if my True Food Kitchen bill is incorrect?

If you believe you were overcharged or an item was billed incorrectly, contact the Palo Alto restaurant as soon as possible with your receipt or transaction details. Managers can usually issue a partial refund, void a mistaken charge, or correct gratuity errors when the issue is reported promptly.

Why is there a pending or slightly different amount from True Food Kitchen on my card?

Some banks initially show a pending authorization that may not include tip, or may place a temporary hold amount before the final total (including tip) is submitted. This is normal and should update to the exact final amount once the transaction fully posts, usually within a couple of days.

Does True Food Kitchen in Palo Alto accept online or phone orders that could appear as this charge?

Yes, depending on current offerings, you may place takeout or pickup orders through True Food Kitchen’s website or by phone, and those transactions from the Palo Alto location will also appear on your statement as a charge from “TFK-PALO ALTO CA” or similar wording.

How do I contact True Food Kitchen if I don’t recognize this charge?

Visit truefoodkitchen.com, go to the Locations section, select the Palo Alto restaurant, and use the listed phone number to speak with a manager. Provide the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can confirm whether the charge came from their location and what was purchased.

Can large or split-party bills at True Food Kitchen cause unexpected statement amounts?

Yes. If multiple guests asked to split the bill in a custom way, or if you volunteered your card to close out the entire table, the amount on your statement may be higher than your personal estimate. Reviewing the original itemized receipt will clarify how the total and any shared items or gratuity were allocated.

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