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: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, atkins, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, pegan, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Berry Banana & Yoghurt Parfait - $13: Toasted oats, strawberries, syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Bircher Muesli - $13: Overnight oats, grated apple, mixed berries, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Oatmeal - $12: Steel cut oats, fresh berries, cinnamon-brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Fresh Market Fruit - $10: Seasonal assortment Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Pink Grapefruit - $6: Burnt sugar, mint & honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Benedict - $17: Poached eggs on toasted English muffin, country ham, house hollandaise sauce, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sarnie - $15: Fried egg, cheddar, bacon or sausage, toasted brioche bun, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Avocado Toast - $17: Poached eggs, avocado mix, tomato, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Omelette - $17: Smoked ham, English cheddar, field mushroom, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Study Breakfast - $18: Two eggs, bacon or sausage, home fries, and toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Scotch Pancakes - $17: Three scotch pancakes, caramel maple apples, cinnamon whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon with Toasted Bagel - $21: Smoked salmon, tomato, cucumber, red onion, capers, pickles, cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Toast - $17: Brioche, cinnamon custard, mixed berry compote, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Deviled Eggs - $13: Curried egg mayonnaise with cayenne pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Crab Gratin - $18: Lemon, garlic, paprika, cayenne, cheddar, tosti Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- British Cheese Board - $22: Selection of three British cheeses, homemade biscuits, quince paste, grape chutney, honeycomb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Marinated Olives - $10: Herbs, spices, chili, olive oil, balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Fried Cheese Curds - $12: Charred tomato chili salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Made Ricotta - $15: Olive oil, oven dried herbs, aged balsamic, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Cashew Hummus - $13: Roasted root vegetables, olive oil, warm pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Pickled Roasted Beets - $14: Olive tapenade, whipped goat cheese, olive oil, thyme, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- English Sausage Rolls - $12: Baked in a puff pastry, onion gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lamb Shepherd’s Pie - $26: Mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, root vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roast Chicken Pot Pie - $24: Bacon, oyster mushroom & cipollini onion, grain mustard & white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bangers & Mash - $20: English sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish & Chips - $27: Beer battered cod, triple cooked thick cut chips, tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mussels Tikka Masala - $24: Coconut broth, lime, cilantro, grilled naan bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seared Faroe Salmon - $28: House mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Red Beet Steak - $30: Grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Tandoori Roast Chicken - $26: Coconut jasmine rice, cucumber cilantro yoghurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Grilled Steak and Chips - $36: 8oz ribeye, house made chips, peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sunday Prime Rib Roast - $70: Yorkshire pudding, watercress, roast potatoes, vegetable of the day, horseradish sauce, and beef gravy. Serves two. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Macaroni & Cheese - $17: Braised ham hock, English cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Linguine & Crab - $28: Chili, lemon, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lemon Asparagus Risotto - $24: Lemon zest, asparagus, arborio, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Lamb Bolognaise - $26: Braised lamb shoulder ragu, Tagliatelle pasta, oyster mushrooms, English cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken and Vegetable Soup - $14: Horseradish dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Roasted Root Vegetable Soup - $14: Brioche croutons, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Butter Lettuce Salad - $18: Red grapes, honey crisp apple, Tuxford and Tebbutt Stilton, spiced walnuts, honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Baby Gem Salad - $18: Sourdough croutons, spicy anchovy and parmesan dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- English Waldorf Salad - $18: Romaine, celery, candied walnuts, honey crisp apples, English cheddar crackers, walnut vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Warm Roast Beef Sandwich - $20: Roast beef, watercress salad, horseradish vinaigrette and mayo, beef gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $16: Curry roasted chicken, turmeric, currants, chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Burger - $23: Aged burger blend, sharp cheddar, smoked bacon, Brooklyn brine pickles, onions, Churchill’s sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- British Grilled Steak Sandwich - $26: Thinly sliced ribeye, caramelized onion, watercress, horseradish mayo, English cheddar on toasted ciabatta roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Home Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Thick Cut Chips - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Potato Mash - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Green Beans - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Apple Treacle Tart - $12: Cinnamon cream, golden treacle ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cambridge Burnt Cream - $12: Vanilla custard, crunchy caramel top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $12: Sticky toffee rum sauce, flapjack ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $12: Cream cheese, walnuts
- Guinness Draft - $10: Irish Stout, 4.2% ABV
- TBT Old Fashion - $18: Sazerac Rye, Grand Marnier, Orange and Angostura Bitters
- Espresso Martini - $18: Titos Vodka, Espresso, Demerara Syrup, Hazelnut
- Regular Coffee - $5: Kobrick Coffee
- Variety of Teas - $5: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Camomile, Sencha Green, Mint Verbena