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SEED-OIL FREE KITCHEN

At The Trough, we believe real food starts with better ingredients That’s why we’ve eliminated seed-oils from our kitchen, so you can enjoy the Sandwiches you love made the right way
Farm To Bag Fresh

Farm To Bag Fresh

At The Trough Sandwich Kitchen, we believe the food you eat should fuel your body—not work against it. That’s why every sandwich is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and prepared completely seed-oil free, so you can enjoy clean, wholesome flavor in every bite. We prioritize real ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and uncompromising quality because better ingredients make better food. That’s what Farm to Bag means to us—fresh, honest food you can feel good about eating.
Why the sandwiches hit different

Why the sandwiches hit different

Slow-cooked meats with real bark, house-made sauces, and Dutch crunch rolls that hold together bite after bite.
The breakfast burrito legend

The breakfast burrito legend

Crispy tater tots inside the burrito — not a side — plus pico de gallo and eggs that are never overcooked. OC's best, full stop.
Rancho Santa Margarita and beyond

Rancho Santa Margarita and beyond

What started as one spot by the lake in RSM now has guests showing up 3–4 times a week across South OC. That loyalty is earned, not bought.
What's coming next

What's coming next

The VIP program, the secret menu, new locations on the horizon — there's always a reason to come back. Try the Luau Bowl.