Truss – American
Truss invites guests into a bright, sophisticated sanctuary where the comforting scent of golden, oven-warm biscuits and artisanal breakfast breads creates an immediate sense of home. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic charm with modern elegance, presenting vibrant plates of silky whipped feta and fig-topped burrata alongside coastal delicacies like plump steamed mussels and perfectly seared crab cakes. Every dish is a curated experience of texture and flavor, offering an elevated take on comfort that makes every meal feel like a sun-drenched celebration.
2204 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg VA 24503 https://trusslynchburg.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, paleo, atkins, low-cholesterol, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, volumetrics, alkaline, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality salads and a kitchen that clearly takes pride in every plate, guests love the comfortable and pleasant setting that makes for a relaxing meal. Reviewers highlight the friendly and timely service, noting that the consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere make it a destination they frequently recommend to friends.
Menu
Appetizers & Starters
- Warm Biscuit Plate - $9: 3 warm homemade biscuits, seasonal jam, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit + Yogurt Plate - $12: Seasonal fruit and berries, greek yogurt, honey, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Breakfast Breads - $9: Assortment of sweet and savory breakfast breads with seasonal jam and butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Burrata + Fig - $15: Siano (NC) burrata, fresh fig, arugula, pickled red onion, grilled bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $15: Manchego cheese, spiced cider syrup, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Whipped Feta + Lebne Dip - $15: Charred lemon oil, honey, zataar, pistachio, grilled bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Steamed Mussels - $16: Local tomato, smoked paprika, white wine, garlic, torn herbs, grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cake - $20: Housemade gluten-free crab cake, fennel+apple slaw, remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Deviled Eggs - $8: Five homemade deviled eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Avocado Croast - $10: Flour District croissant, crushed avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumber, chile, coriander Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Meat + Cheese Assortment - $18: Selection of cured meats and cheeses, house-marinated olives, fig compote, crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads & Soups
- Breakfast Wedge Salad - $10: Lettuce, soft boiled egg, applewood bacon, tomato, pickled onion, blue cheese, buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Mixed Greens + Strawberry - $10: Mixed greens, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese, strawberry-poppy seed vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Pear + Arugula - $12: Roasted local pears, arugula, blue cheese, walnut, lemon-balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Butternut + Kale - $12: Roasted butternut squash, baby kale, cranberries, pecans, bourbon barrel maple + mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Roasted Beet + Citrus - $10: Roasted beets, citrus preserves, spiced walnuts, arugula, goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $16: Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, pecorino cheese, caesar dressing, croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Greek Salad Hummus Bowl - $14: Housemade hummus, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, red onions, lemon, olive oil, flat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Seasonal Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Main Courses
- Steak + Frites - $42: 10 oz. hanger steak, broccolini, house frites, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Braised Boneless Shortrib - $45: Crispy kale, sweet+sour onions, smoked buttermilk potato puree, braising jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pan Roasted Triple Oaks Chicken Breast - $36: Smoked buttermilk potato puree, fall vegetables, chicken jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Rare Seared Tuna - $35: Potato gnocchi, avocado, togarashi spice, aji amarillo, shaved turnip, sweet soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Skinned Salmon - $36: Local tomatoes, spring greens, Anson Mills rice middlins, red curry+coconut broth, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Confit Duck Leg - $34: Cider-glazed duck leg, braised red cabbage, parsnip puree, cider reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Pork Chop - $38: Local grits, bacon-braised mustard greens, cherry demi glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Butternut + Apple + Quinoa - $24: Spiced black lentils, Virginia peanut romesco sauce, fresh herb chimichurri Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Duck Confit Fried Rice - $22: Duck confit, brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, carrot, ginger, sesame, gochujang, 2 fried eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, High-Fiber
- Fish + Chips - $20: Gluten-free battered cod, slaw, hand-cut fries, and lemon tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Handhelds
- Truss Burger - $18: House ground beef, sharp white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles and special sauce served with hand cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Sandwich - $16: Scrambled eggs, country ham, cheddar, arugula, sweet chile, served with breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BLT+A - $16: Bacon, lettuce, local tomato, avocado and Duke’s mayo on toasted whole grain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Turkey + Kimchi Panini - $17: Turkey, swiss, special sauce, kimchi on rye with hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Mortadella Sandwich - $17: Mortadella with pistachios, dijon, mayo, melted white American on a ciabatta roll Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Truss Chicken Sandwich - $17: Fried chicken thigh, sweet+spicy gochujang-honey sauce, sesame slaw with hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pastrami and Kimchi Reuben - $18: Sliced pastrami, swiss cheese, kimchi, special sauce on rye bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Philly Cheesesteak - $18: Choice of chicken or beef with sautéed onions, sweet peppers, mushrooms, and provolone cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Southwest Corn + Black Bean Burger - $16: Lettuce, tomato, special sauce, and pepper jack cheese with hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Pasta
- Scratch Pasta - $26: Mushrooms, swiss chard, bacon, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Breakfast Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Applewood Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Potato Puree - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hand-Cut Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Spice Roasted Carrots - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Local Apple Crisp - $12: Gluten-free crisp topping, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $12: Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Posset - $12: Graham cracker crumble, vanilla whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: Warm date cake, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream + Cookies - $8: Choice of vanilla, chocolate, coffee, or sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Espresso - $3
- Latte - $5
- Cappuccino - $5
- Brewed Coffee - $2.25
- Soft Drinks - $2.25
- Orange Juice - $2.25
- Manhattan - $18: Copper Fox rye, Carpano Antica vermouth, Watkin’s aromatic bitters
- Peroni Nastro Assurro - $8: Italian Pilsner