Truth Be Told – American
Sunlight streams into this bright morning sanctuary, where the air is filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the vibrant colors of seasonal fruits. The kitchen elevates the breakfast ritual with artfully plated bowls of creamy Bircher muesli and zesty pink grapefruit alongside savory staples like golden-yolked Benedicts and crusty avocado toast. Whether you’re fueling up with a hearty "Study Breakfast" or lingering over a delicate yogurt parfait, it is a place where honest ingredients and simple preparations create a soulful start to the day.
1227, East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637 +18723151319 https://www.truthbetoldtavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Truth Be Told
Dairy-Free at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit, Pink Grapefruit and Home Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit, Red Beet Steak and Deviled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit, Oatmeal and Pink Grapefruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Warm Roast Beef Sandwich and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Red Beet Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told in Chicago has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit, Home Fries and Cashew Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Truth Be Told
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Benedict | 37.6 g | 50 g |
| English Style Breakfast | 54.4 g | 46.3 g |
| Warm Roast Beef Sandwich | 3.2 g | 39.3 g |
| Sarnie | 53.4 g | 37 g |
| House Made Ricotta | 66.1 g | 36.8 g |
| Study Breakfast | 20.2 g | 35.8 g |
| Salmon with Toasted Bagel | 19.7 g | 35.4 g |
| English Waldorf Salad | 21.4 g | 30.7 g |
| Crab Gratin | 6.2 g | 29.6 g |
| Roasted Root Vegetable Soup | 44.5 g | 29 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Lamb Shepherd’s Pie | 11.1 g | 22.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Cereal & Fruit
- Berry Banana & Yoghurt Parfait - $13: Toasted oats, strawberries, syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bircher Muesli - $13: Overnight oats, grated apple, mixed berries, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oatmeal - $12: Steel cut oats, fresh berries, cinnamon-brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Market Fruit - $10: Seasonal assortment Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pink Grapefruit - $6: Burnt sugar, mint & honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Mains
- Benedict - $17: Poached eggs on toasted English muffin, country ham, house hollandaise sauce, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sarnie - $15: Fried egg, cheddar, bacon or sausage, toasted brioche bun, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $17: Poached eggs, avocado mix, tomato, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette - $17: Smoked ham, English cheddar, field mushroom, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Study Breakfast - $18: Two eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, and toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scotch Pancakes - $17: Three scotch pancakes, caramel maple apples, cinnamon whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- English Style Breakfast - $24: Two eggs any style, cremini mushrooms, grilled tomato, toasted bread, baked beans, bacon, English sausage, and black pudding Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Salmon with Toasted Bagel - $21: Smoked salmon, tomato, cucumber, red onion, capers, pickles, cream cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $17: Brioche, cinnamon custard, mixed berry compote, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Bar Snacks
- Deviled Eggs - $13: Curried egg mayonnaise with cayenne pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Crab Gratin - $18: Lemon, garlic, paprika, cayenne, cheddar, tosti Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- British Cheese Board - $22: Selection of three British cheeses, homemade biscuits, quince paste, grape chutney, honeycomb Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $10: Herbs, spices, chili, olive oil, balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cheese Curds - $12: Charred tomato chili salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Ricotta - $15: Olive oil, oven dried herbs, aged balsamic, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Hummus - $13: Roasted root vegetables, olive oil, warm pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Roasted Beets - $14: Olive tapenade, whipped goat cheese, olive oil, thyme, toasted sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- English Sausage Rolls - $12: Baked in a puff pastry, onion gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lamb Shepherd’s Pie - $26: Mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, root vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Chicken Pot Pie - $24: Bacon, oyster mushroom & cipollini onion, grain mustard & white wine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangers & Mash - $20: English sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $27: Beer battered cod, triple cooked thick cut chips, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Tikka Masala - $24: Coconut broth, lime, cilantro, grilled naan bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Faroe Salmon - $28: House mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beet Steak - $30: Grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Roast Chicken - $26: Coconut jasmine rice, cucumber cilantro yoghurt Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak and Chips - $36: 8oz ribeye, house made chips, peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunday Prime Rib Roast - $70: Yorkshire pudding, watercress, roast potatoes, vegetable of the day, horseradish sauce, and beef gravy. Serves two. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Grains
- Macaroni & Cheese - $17: Braised ham hock, English cheddar Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine & Crab - $28: Chili, lemon, parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Asparagus Risotto - $24: Lemon zest, asparagus, arborio, herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Bolognaise - $26: Braised lamb shoulder ragu, Tagliatelle pasta, oyster mushrooms, English cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Chicken and Vegetable Soup - $14: Horseradish dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Root Vegetable Soup - $14: Brioche croutons, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Lettuce Salad - $18: Red grapes, honey crisp apple, Tuxford and Tebbutt Stilton, spiced walnuts, honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Gem Salad - $18: Sourdough croutons, spicy anchovy and parmesan dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- English Waldorf Salad - $18: Romaine, celery, candied walnuts, honey crisp apples, English cheddar crackers, walnut vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Warm Roast Beef Sandwich - $20: Roast beef, watercress salad, horseradish vinaigrette and mayo, beef gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $16: Curry roasted chicken, turmeric, currants, chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Burger - $23: Aged burger blend, sharp cheddar, smoked bacon, Brooklyn brine pickles, onions, Churchill’s sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- British Grilled Steak Sandwich - $26: Thinly sliced ribeye, caramelized onion, watercress, horseradish mayo, English cheddar on toasted ciabatta roll Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Home Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Thick Cut Chips - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Mash - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Treacle Tart - $12: Cinnamon cream, golden treacle ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cambridge Burnt Cream - $12: Vanilla custard, crunchy caramel top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: Sticky toffee rum sauce, flapjack ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake - $12: Cream cheese, walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Guinness Draft - $10: Irish Stout, 4.2% ABV
- TBT Old Fashion - $18: Sazerac Rye, Grand Marnier, Orange and Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Espresso Martini - $18: Titos Vodka, Espresso, Demerara Syrup, Hazelnut
- Regular Coffee - $5: Kobrick Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Variety of Teas - $5: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Camomile, Sencha Green, Mint Verbena Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Truth Be Told
- Is Truth Be Told dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Truth Be Told has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit, Pink Grapefruit and Home Fries.
- What can I eat at Truth Be Told on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Market Fruit, Pink Grapefruit and Home Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Truth Be Told have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Market Fruit and Home Fries.
- Is Truth Be Told gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Truth Be Told?
- Benedict, at roughly 50g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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