Taste Community Restaurant

[Edit] Over a year later and I love this place even more (if that's possible). I've seen 4 seasonal menus and the food maintains its wonderful-awesome-delicious-ness. The staff and volunteers are ever so gracious and have a heart for God. If you have a couple of hours consider volunteering, or come by and have lunch, bring a friend or 2 and "taste and see the Lord is good ..." Feb. 14, 2018: I really am in love with this place, it's volunteers and customers. The first thing you notice is the welcome you get as you come through the door, like being welcomed into someone's home. Then the look of the space, open beams, lots of exposed brick and blond wood, light and airy. Gorgeous! The wait staff are all volunteer and are more than happy to explain the menu to you and guide you on this culinary journey. Chef Jeff and his staff have been busy making house made buns, bacon, pickles and more that make this a marvelous dining experience. My 1st go I had the Southern Shrimp and Grits, so good, stone ground cheese grits topped with sautéed shrimp in a melange of savory peppers and bacon. Chef and his crew grind fresh sirloin for the chili, delish! Portions are large for some, just right for most, no skimping here! Food is so good, concept is so amazing that I now volunteer here regularly. The concept: Chef Jeff and wife Julie are on a mission: "Our mission is to feed, educate and serve our community so that they may '...taste and see the Lord is good.' Psalm 34:8" Their customers can do one of the following: 1) pay what you can afford. 2) pay what you would typically pay (at a comparable restaurant) or 3) pay what you would typically pay plus a little extra (for those who are unable to pay much) Such a beautiful and rewarding experience. Open during lunch 11a - 2p Tuesday through Sunday, for now. Please make a reservation if you have time constraints and let the hostess know. The diners are seated with a "paced method" so as not to overwhelm the volunteer wait staff, but any wait is well worth it! Things to try, drinks: pour over coffee or the lemonade; small plates: bruschetta, Farro salad (& more); mains: apple bacon sammy, crispy taters, burger, shrimp n grits and the chili. Share a dessert (or not), decadent! Yes, I love this place!

Another fantastic meal! It's amazing that these young people are learning and cooking culinary delights for the community. The winter vegetables were my favorite. The spices were perfect. Thank you

Everyone was a volunteer, the food is prepared by professional chefs and chefs in training, and the facility is inviting. We were able to walk in at the time but I think they preferred reservations. The menu changes between from morning entrees to evening entrees. The food is delicious. The food is unaltered from the menu and it is unnecessary anyways. The cost is by donations. WORTH IT! A great cause to support!

One of the more unique foodie stops I've made, this pay-what-you-can-afford restaurant serves the entire community whether you are houseless and don't have a dime to your name, or you are a white collar professional making over six figures. The model only works with community support, and it shows when you go in that this faith-based establishment very much has the support and patronage of the wider Fort Worth community! The food here is prepared by culinary students who come from low-income backgrounds and are led by a head professional chef, making a seasonally rotating and delicious selection of healthy, wholesome foods. The serving and kitchen staff are all volunteers, putting their time and sweat into keeping this beautiful project going. They have a community garden, also tended by volunteers, that supplies many of the ingredients they put in their dishes so much of the food is locally sourced. Every time I'm in Fort Worth I stop by, and as a former volunteer myself, I would highly recommend anyone in Fort Worth, resident or passing through, stops by to check out this fine restaurant! 5/5 will be back

Excellent food, great service. Love the community service aspect of it. Name your price, but be generous!

Such a great place for our community. There's no prices on the menu's. Pay what you'd normally pay, pay extra, or pay nothing. It's up to you.