There are countless culinary-quality restaurants in the Metroplex that fill the stomach, but a newly-opened one in Fort Worth also warms the heart. Nonprofit Taste Community Restaurant opened with its concept of “pay what you can.” Its mission is to feed and serve Tarrant County’s hungry or those uncertain where their next meal will come from, but it is no ordinary soup kitchen. In fact, it’s downright delicious! Anyone is encouraged to enjoy a healthy, high-quality meal made from seasonal and gourmet ingredients, with no set prices.

Taste Community Restaurant is located at 1200 S. Main St. in Fort Worth.
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The restaurant was created by the non-profit group Taste Project, designed to end hunger one community at a time. One in six Americans are "food uncertain" about how to provide for their next meal due to life circumstances. This photo shows the site before all the renovations.
The restaurant is 80% operated by volunteers in all positions, including hostess, wait staff, and chef prep.
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It is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
The menu offers delicious food choices, like this Spicy Cream of Carrot Soup...
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...or bruschetta as an appetizer.
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Hearty entrees range from hearty burgers or apple-bacon sandwiches to a local favorite: shrimp and grits.
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The menu includes various salads, sides, breads, and even features a kid menu.
Dessert here is always a delight!
Taste Project
While many items are regulars on the menu, several specials and seasonal favorites are rotated in and out frequently.
The menu itself has no prices.
Taste Project
Diners can choose to do any of the following: pay what they can afford, pay what they would typically pay, or pay a little extra to help out.

The restaurant encourages patrons to become “taste buds” and volunteer time to either pay it forward or simply provide a heartfelt helping hand. For more information on volunteering, as well as the Taste Project as a whole, check out their website here. The only thing more fulfilling than a hearty meal here is knowing that you’re also supporting a wonderful cause in our area!

Have you dined at Fort Worth’s Taste Community Restaurant? Do you have a food favorite to recommend? Have you ever volunteered here? Let us know about your experiences in the comments below!

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