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Please join us at Taste Community Restaurant. We have saved a seat just for you, and every detail is being organized so you feel right at home. We want to meet you and meet your needs in a personal and meaningful way. Whether that is a meal, or a friendly face, we hope to see you soon!
- Fort Worth Breakfast Menu
- Fort Worth Brunch Menu
- Fort Worth Lunch Menu
- Arlington Brunch Menu
- Arlington Lunch Menu
- Thanksgiving Brunch Menu
- How it Works
- Hours & Locations
- FAQ
Our Breakfast Menu (Fort Worth)
In Fort Worth, Breakfast is served Tuesday thru Friday from 9:00am – 11:00am. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Our menu is a mix of healthy and hearty meals to accommodate the foodies in the neighborhood while also remembering this may be the only meal some of our guests eat all day.
BREAKFAST
Served Tuesday – Friday 9:00am – 11:00am.
Fresh Start Oatmeal
Bowl of creamy oatmeal, flavored with brown sugar, topped with caramelized apples and toasted walnuts.
Apple Chai Pancakes
Chai-spiced buttermilk pancakes, topped with caramelized apples, apple caramel, whipped cream, and toasted walnuts.
Mushroom Frittata
An Italian-style omelet with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, and parmesan cheese, topped with whipped goat cheese and garden-fresh herbs.
Fall Vegetable Hash
Roasted butternut squash, parsnips, fennel, kale, and sweet potatoes sautéed in herb butter, topped with two fried eggs and garden-fresh herbs.
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, slow-braised beef, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy potatoes rolled in a flour tortilla, topped with lime crema, red onions, and cilantro.
Sunrise Special
Our morning favorite! Two eggs, served any way, with bacon and crispy potatoes.
KIDS
Especially for Kids 12 and Under
Pancakes | Cheese Omelet | Breakfast Slider
DRINKS
Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite
Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pour Over Coffee
Hot Tea
Our Brunch Menu (Fort Worth)
In Fort Worth, Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Our menu is a mix of healthy and hearty meals to accommodate the foodies in the neighborhood while also remembering this may be the only meal some of our guests eat all day.
BRUNCH
Served Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm.
SMALL PLATES
Poached Pear Toast Mushroom Frittata Farro and Arugula Salad Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque Ribollita Autumn Chopped Salad *Quick Bites are intended for healthcare workers on a limited lunch break.
Moscato-poached pears and goat cheese on brioche bread topped with Moscato syrup and cinnamon almond dukkah.
An Italian-style omelet with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, and parmesan cheese, topped with whipped goat cheese, and garden-fresh herbs. (Quick Bites)
Toasted farro, Granny Smith apples, fennel, and arugula tossed in apple cider vinaigrette, topped
with shaved parmesan. (Quick Bites)
Roasted sweet potatoes puréed with coconut milk and Thai curry, topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and cilantro. (Quick Bites)
Italian-style bread soup with white beans, kale, carrots, onion, celery, and pancetta in a flavorful broth, topped with parmesan cheese. (Quick Bites)
Tuscan kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a house-made maple and mustard vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken breast and cheddar frico. (Quick Bites)
German Apple Pancakes
Custard-like baked pancake filled with caramelized apples, topped with apple caramel, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Barbacoa Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs and slow-cooked barbacoa on two cheese gorditas, covered in green chili hollandaise sauce. Served with crispy potatoes.
Fall Vegetable Hash
Roasted butternut squash, parsnips, fennel, kale, and sweet potatoes sautéed in an herb butter, topped with two fried eggs and garden-fresh herbs.
Bacon Jam Burger
All-beef patty topped with aged white cheddar, arugula, tangy bacon-onion jam, mustard, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crispy potatoes.
Fennel Chicken
Fennel seasoned chicken breast served on toasted farro, topped with a shaved apple and fennel salad.
Shrimp and Grits
Gulf shrimp sautéed with aromatics and bacon, served over stone-ground grits, topped with garden-fresh herbs.
KIDS
Especially for Kids 12 and Under
German Pancake | Cheese Omelet | Breakfast Slider
Cheeseburger Slider | Chicken Gorditas | Creamy Pasta
DRINKS
Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite
Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pour Over Coffee
Hot Tea
Our Lunch Menu (Fort Worth)
In Fort Worth, Lunch is served Tuesday thru Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Our limited menu is a mix of healthy and hearty meals to accommodate the foodies in the neighborhood while also remembering this may be the only meal some of our guests eat all day.
LUNCH
Served Tuesday – Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm.
SMALL PLATES
Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque Ribollita Autumn Chopped Salad Farro and Arugula Salad Gorditas Kimchi Fried Rice
Roasted sweet potatoes puréed with coconut milk and Thai curry, topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and cilantro.
Italian-style bread soup with white beans, kale, carrots, onion, celery, and pancetta in a flavorful broth, topped with parmesan cheese.
Tuscan kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a house-made maple and mustard vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken breast and cheddar frico.
Toasted farro, Granny Smith apples, fennel, and arugula tossed in apple cider vinaigrette, topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Fried masa cakes filled with a choice of crispy mushrooms or slow-cooked barbacoa and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with lime crema, pickled red onions, and cilantro.
Stir-fried rice with house-made kimchi and savory aromatics, topped with a fried egg and green onions.
LUNCH
Apple Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese, Granny Smith apples, roasted red onions, arugula, and apple mostarda on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with crispy potatoes.
Bacon Jam Burger
All-beef patty topped with aged white cheddar, arugula, tangy bacon-onion jam, mustard, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crispy potatoes.
Korean Bowl
Choice of seared wild mushrooms or short ribs marinated in Korean spices served over steamed rice, topped with Korean barbeque sauce, house-made kimchi, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Butternut Squash Pasta
Rigatoni tossed in a creamy butternut squash and goat cheese sauce, topped with roasted squash, toasted walnuts, brown butter, and crispy fried sage.
Fennel Chicken
Fennel-seasoned roasted chicken breast served on toasted farro, topped with shaved apple and fennel salad.
Shrimp and Grits
Gulf shrimp sautéed with aromatics and bacon, served over stone-ground grits, topped with garden-fresh herbs.
KIDS
Especially for Kids 12 and Under
Cheeseburger Slider | Chicken Gorditas | Creamy Pasta
DRINKS
Sodas Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea Homemade Lemonade Milk Apple Juice Pour Over Coffee Hot Tea
Our Brunch Menu (Arlington)
In Arlington, Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Our menu is a mix of healthy and hearty meals to accommodate the foodies in the neighborhood while also remembering this may be the only meal some of our guests eat all day.
BRUNCH
Served Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – 2:00pm.
SMALL PLATES
Poached Pear Toast Mushroom Frittata Farro and Arugula Salad Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque Ribollita Autumn Chopped Salad *Quick Bites are intended for healthcare workers on a limited lunch break.
Moscato-poached pears and goat cheese on brioche bread topped with Moscato syrup and cinnamon almond dukkah.
An Italian-style omelet with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, and parmesan cheese, topped with whipped goat cheese, and garden-fresh herbs. (Quick Bites)
Toasted farro, Granny Smith apples, fennel, and arugula tossed in apple cider vinaigrette, topped
with shaved parmesan. (Quick Bites)
Roasted sweet potatoes puréed with coconut milk and Thai curry, topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and cilantro. (Quick Bites)
Italian-style bread soup with white beans, kale, carrots, onion, celery, and pancetta in a flavorful broth, topped with parmesan cheese. (Quick Bites)
Tuscan kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a house-made maple and mustard vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken breast and cheddar frico. (Quick Bites)
German Apple Pancakes
Custard-like baked pancake filled with caramelized apples, topped with apple caramel, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Steak and Eggs
Petite filet, cooked medium-rare, topped with bearnaise sauce and garden-fresh herbs. Served with two eggs, any way, and crispy potatoes.
Fall Vegetable Hash
Roasted butternut squash, parsnips, fennel, kale, and sweet potatoes sautéed in an herb butter, topped with two fried eggs and garden-fresh herbs.
Bacon Jam Burger
All-beef patty topped with aged white cheddar, arugula, tangy bacon-onion jam, mustard, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crispy potatoes.
Fennel Chicken
Fennel seasoned chicken breast served on toasted farro, topped with a shaved apple and fennel salad.
Shrimp and Grits
Gulf shrimp sautéed with aromatics and bacon, served over stone-ground grits, topped with garden-fresh herbs.
KIDS
Especially for Kids 12 and Under
German Pancake | Cheese Omelet | Breakfast Slider
Cheeseburger Slider | Chicken Tacos | Creamy Pasta
DRINKS
Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite
Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pour Over Coffee
Hot Tea
Our Lunch Menu (Arlington)
In Arlington, Lunch is served Wednesday thru Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Our limited menu is a mix of healthy and hearty meals to accommodate the foodies in the neighborhood while also remembering this may be the only meal some of our guests eat all day.
LUNCH
Served Wednesday – Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm.
SMALL PLATES
Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque Ribollita Autumn Chopped Salad Farro and Arugula Salad Street Tacos Mushroom Galette
Roasted sweet potatoes puréed with coconut milk and Thai curry, topped with coconut cream, toasted coconut, and cilantro.
Italian-style bread soup with white beans, kale, carrots, onion, celery, and pancetta in a flavorful broth, topped with parmesan cheese.
Tuscan kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a house-made maple and mustard vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken breast and cheddar frico.
Toasted farro, Granny Smith apples, fennel, and arugula tossed in apple cider vinaigrette, topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Corn tortillas filled with grilled citrus marinated steak, topped with pickled red onions, lime crema, and cilantro.
Roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and whipped goat cheese baked in a free-form crust, topped with garden-fresh herbs.
LUNCH
Apple Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with goat cheese, Granny Smith apples, roasted red onions, arugula, and apple mostarda on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with crispy potatoes.
Bacon Jam Burger
All-beef patty topped with aged white cheddar, arugula, tangy bacon-onion jam, mustard, and garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served with crispy potatoes.
Steak Frites
Seared petite filet served medium-rare, topped with wild mushrooms, cognac butter sauce, and garden-fresh herbs. Served with crispy potatoes.
Butternut Squash Pasta
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy butternut squash and goat cheese sauce, topped with roasted squash, toasted walnuts, brown butter, and crispy fried sage.
Fennel Chicken
Fennel-seasoned roasted chicken breast served on toasted farro, topped with shaved apple and fennel salad.
Shrimp and Grits
Gulf shrimp sautéed with aromatics and bacon, served over stone-ground grits, topped with garden-fresh herbs.
KIDS
Especially for Kids 12 and Under
Cheeseburger Slider | Chicken Tacos | Creamy Pasta
DRINKS
Sodas Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea Homemade Lemonade Milk Apple Juice Hot Coffee Hot Tea
Thanksgiving Brunch
This Thanksgiving marks eight years from our very first meal served at Taste Community Restaurants. Celebrate with us as we thank God for all He has done for our community and all that God will continue to do for our community through Taste Community Restaurants. Join us this Thanksgiving Day for a turkey brunch that is entirely pay-what-you-can. Don’t forget to make a reservation–it helps us avoid wasting food, while ensuring we have enough for everyone.
BRUNCH
Served Thanksgiving Day
Fort Worth 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Arlington 11:00am – 2:00pm.
SMALL PLATES
Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque
Roasted sweet potatoes pureed with coconut milk and Thai curry until smooth, garnished with coconut cream, toasted coconut and cilantro.
Autumn Chopped Salad
Tuscan kale, butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts tossed in a house-made maple and mustard vinaigrette, topped with cheddar frico.
BRUNCH PLATES
Pumpkin French Toast
Cinnamon pumpkin bread soaked in vanilla custard topped with whipped cream, brown butter streusel, and pepitas.
Brunch Bowl
Toasted wheat berries, green beans, cranberry relish, and roasted herbed turkey breast, topped with two fried eggs and arugula. Served with a house-made dinner roll. Vegetarian option available.
Traditional Turkey Dinner
Roasted herbed turkey breast with gravy. Served with sage dressing, buttermilk mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, sauteed green beans, cranberry relish, and a house-made dinner roll. Vegetarian option available.
DESSERTS
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg on a gingersnap crust. Topped with whipped cream.
Pecan Pie Bar
Hand-made old-fashioned butter crust loaded with pecans and topped with whipped cream.
DRINKS
Sodas
Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, and Sprite
Premium Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Milk
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pour Over Coffee
Hot Tea
*Menu subject to change.
How it Works
Our menu has no prices, not because we’re fancy, but because we ask guests to pay-what-you-can. Those in need and those wanting to help are not segregated, in order to create an environment that is approachable and refreshing. Guests can do one of the following:
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Pay what you can afford, or
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Pay what you would typically pay, or
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Pay what you would typically, plus a little extra to help a neighbor in need.
Hours and Locations
We have two locations to serve you!
FORT WORTH LOCATION
Taste Community Restaurant
1200 South Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Open Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00am – 2:00pm for dine-in service.
ARLINGTON LOCATION
Taste Community Restaurant
200 North Cooper Street, #150
Arlington, TX 76011
Open Wednesday – Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm, and Saturday – Sunday from 9:00am – 2:00pm for dine-in service.
We will be closed Good Friday (open Easter Sunday), Independence Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
Parking Information
Our Fort Worth facility is zoned for street parking only. All available parking is street parking. The map below can guide you to the best areas to park. The city is actively re-working parking in the area, please follow all street signs upon arrival.
Our Arlington Location features a dedicated parking lot along Raymond Martinez Drive. You can enter the parking lot from eastbound or westbound on Division Street, or from southbound on North Cooper Street.
Q: What is the difference between pay-what-you-can and pay-what-you-want business models?
A: The pay-what-you-can business model focuses on providing goods or services to folks in need by relying on the generosity of those who are enjoying the same type of goods or services. Customers pay what they can afford if in need, pay what they would typically pay if not in need, or pay a little extra to help someone in need. Typically, customers mentally determine what they will pay before goods or services have been performed.
In contrast, pay-what-you-want asks customers to pay what they determine the value of the product or service is worth to them, typically after the services have been performed.
Q: Is Taste Community Restaurant like Potager Café in Arlington, Texas?
A: Potager’s Café was focused on a pay-what-you-want concept to educate the community about where their food comes from. Owner Cynthia Chippindale asked patrons to “ask for only as much as you can eat, and pay what you feel it was worth.”
Potager Café closed on October 31, 2015. The building was crumbling and in disrepair. According to owner Cynthia Chippindale, “it was no longer a safe place for my friends to gather for some genuine food and friendship”.
Q: Do you accept food and produce donations?
A: Taste Project purchases and negotiates all food and produce served inside Taste Community Restaurant. Our goal is to end hunger in our community. Which is why we don’t want to dilute or divert donations originally intended for the Food Bank. Accepting donations would shift resources from the Food Bank versus creating additional solutions to end hunger.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank and the North Texas Food Bank are phenomenal organizations also working to solve hunger in our community. Please direct all food and produce donations here.
Q: What if people take advantage of the pay-what-you-can model?
A: Our point of sale system at Taste Community Restaurant is focused on removing any guilt and shame someone in need may face when they come to eat. But this also makes it difficult to spot abuse. We are focused on not letting these concerns keep us from helping those in need.
There are 60 nonprofit cafes across the country, and many combat abuse with education. A solid education plan of the pay-what-you-can model is essential to ensuring people in our community who need help can get help; and people in our community who want to help can help. And together, the community ensures the long-term success of Taste Community Restaurant.
Q: Do you have vegetarian options on your menu?
A: Our menu is flexible and will change as often as the seasons. Chef Jeff works hard to focus on local and seasonal ingredients to keep food costs low and food quality high. Even as the menu changes, we are committed to always have vegetarian options for our guests.
Q: Do you serve alcohol?
A: We do not serve alcohol; however, we intend to offer BYOB service when we open for dinner.
Q: When will you open for dinner?
A: 80% of our team at Taste Community Restaurant is volunteers. As we scale the pay-what-you-can model, our only limitation to dinner service is the availability of volunteers. We would love to set a date for dinner service, but this will be up to the community. You can help expedite our timeline to dinner service by signing up to volunteer.
Q: Is there outdoor and patio seating?
A: Indeed! The outdoor patio at Taste Community Restaurant is now open! This space doubles the restaurant’s limited occupancy by providing an additional 8 dining tables each spaced 6 feet apart. We want to be sure everyone in our community has a place to go for a healthy meal. With the current health and economic crisis, food insecurity is on the rise. Making space for our community allows us to feed, educate, and serve more people, so they may ‘…taste and see the Lord is good’ (Psalm 34:8).”
Our design also includes planters to support an herb garden for use in the restaurant. We are looking for donations to complete the garden. You can help make Taste Community Garden a reality, by donating today.
If you have a question of your own, don’t hesitate to ask. You can contact us here.