True Commercial Refrigeration and Atosa Alternatives
True manufactures commercial refrigeration for restaurants, bars, delis, pizzerias, cafés, and other foodservice operations. Its lineup includes reach-in refrigerators and freezers, undercounter and worktop units, sandwich prep tables, mega-top prep tables, pizza prep tables, bottle coolers, and draft beer dispensers.
The Restaurant Warehouse no longer sells True equipment. We sell Atosa, ship it with free freight, and back every order with our delivery damage promise. This page brings together everything we used to publish about True models, so buyers who have a True model in a specification, are replacing an existing True unit, or want to compare a familiar True configuration can find the matching Atosa alternative in one place. Use the True to Atosa model directory below to look up your model. A matching door count or cabinet width is only the beginning of that comparison. Capacity, pan layout, electrical requirements, clearances, temperature range, certifications, warranty, and local service availability should all be reviewed before choosing a replacement.
If you know the True model number, call or text 206-419-5801 or email info@therestaurantwarehouse.com or therestaurantwarehouse@gmail.com with the model, your ZIP code, and when you need the equipment. We can help identify an Atosa option with a similar application and explain the differences that matter before you order.
Why We Stopped Selling True
We stopped carrying True after repeatedly receiving freight-damaged units. With commercial refrigeration, damage in transit puts the burden on the restaurant owner. Damage has to be found and noted at the moment of delivery, while the driver waits. That leaves two bad options:
- Refuse the unit. The shipment goes back, and your kitchen goes longer without the refrigeration it needs.
- Accept the unit. You are left filing freight claim paperwork and dealing with the carrier yourself.
Either way, the restaurant absorbs the downtime and the hassle. We did not want our customers in that position.
Our Atosa Delivery Damage Promise
Every Atosa order from The Restaurant Warehouse is covered. Accept your delivery and, if you find damage, contact us within 7 business days. You will not be left dealing with the freight company. We handle it.
- Damage that affects the unit: we arrange a free replacement.
- Cosmetic damage only: we can send the replacement part free, or give you a discount so the unit becomes a scratch-and-dent purchase that remains covered by the manufacturer warranty.
A quick photo from your phone helps us document the damage and get it resolved fast. Reach us whichever way is easiest:
- Call or text: 206-419-5801
- Email: info@therestaurantwarehouse.com or therestaurantwarehouse@gmail.com
Free Freight on Atosa Equipment
Atosa refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and bar coolers ship with free freight from The Restaurant Warehouse. Combined with our delivery damage promise, that takes the two biggest headaches out of buying commercial refrigeration online.
Choose the Equipment Type You Need
Start with the job the equipment must perform. True model numbers are useful reference points, but the best alternative is the unit that fits your kitchen, menu, storage needs, and utility connections.
- Reach-in refrigerators: Upright cold storage for produce, dairy, prepared ingredients, and other refrigerated inventory. Compare Atosa commercial refrigerators and the broader commercial refrigerator collection.
- Commercial freezers: Upright, undercounter, and worktop frozen storage for back-of-house use. Compare Atosa commercial freezers and all commercial freezers.
- Sandwich prep tables: Refrigerated ingredient pans, a cutting board, and cold storage below for sandwich, salad, and deli production. Compare Atosa and other sandwich prep tables.
- Mega-top prep tables: Prep stations with expanded ingredient-pan capacity for larger menus and higher-volume lines. Compare mega-top sandwich prep tables.
- Pizza prep tables: Refrigerated pan rails and deeper work surfaces designed around pizza assembly. Compare Atosa and other pizza prep tables.
- Bar refrigeration: Bottle coolers and draft beer dispensers for beverage service. Compare Atosa back bar coolers, bottle coolers, draft beer coolers, and the complete bar refrigeration collection.
Refrigeration for a café service station
For a café, separate the refrigeration needed at the drink-making station from the space needed for reserve milk and food ingredients. Describe what staff reach for during the rush and how they replenish it. That gives us a more useful starting point for comparing your True reference model with an Atosa option than a capacity figure by itself.
True Reach-In Refrigerator Alternatives
Reach-in refrigerators are commonly compared by door count, width, usable storage, compressor location, and access during service. Before replacing a True refrigerator, measure the complete path from the receiving door to the final installation point. Include cabinet height and depth, door swing, aisle clearance, ventilation space, and the room needed to clean the condenser.
These common True models are good starting reference points:
- True T-23-HC Reach-In Refrigerator (1-door): compare with the Atosa MBF8505GR or the left-hinged Atosa MBF8505GRL, then verify dimensions, door hinge, capacity, electrical data, and current specifications.
- True T-49-HC Reach-In Refrigerator (2-door): compare with the Atosa MBF8507GR, or the slimmer Atosa MBF8506GR if width is tight, then verify the complete installation and operating requirements.
- True T-72-HC Reach-In Refrigerator (3-door): compare with the Atosa MBF8006GR or the larger Atosa MBF8508GR, especially if the kitchen needs high-volume refrigerated storage.
If your True refrigerator sits beneath an existing counter, treat that opening as a fixed requirement. Record the available width, depth and height, then check the ventilation path, door or drawer travel, and access for cleaning and service. Also note whether you need a solid door, a glass door or drawers. If an Atosa alternative cannot meet those requirements, a similar advertised width is not enough reason to substitute it.
Replacing a customer-facing True display refrigerator
For a refrigerated display replacement, start with the products customers need to see and reach. Check package dimensions, shelf arrangement, door clearance and the route staff will use to restock. Tell us whether the cabinet is for packaged drinks, grab-and-go food or another specific application, and provide the exact True model. We can compare the requirement with available alternatives without assuming every glass-door cabinet serves the same purpose.
True Commercial Freezer Alternatives
Commercial freezer selection starts with the food being stored, required capacity, available floor space, and how frequently employees open the doors. A one-, two-, or three-door reach-in provides upright storage and quick access. An undercounter freezer preserves work space, while a worktop freezer adds a stainless prep surface above the cabinet.
When comparing a True freezer with an Atosa model, review the specified temperature range, door configuration, shelf arrangement, voltage, amperage, plug, defrost system, clearance requirements, and applicable certifications. Confirm the current warranty for the exact model rather than relying on a general brand comparison.
Use the Atosa freezer collection to compare available reach-in models, or browse undercounter freezers and worktop freezers when a full-height cabinet is not the right layout.
If you are researching a True T-23F-HC, T-49F-HC, or T-72F-HC, use that exact model number as the starting point for a single-, two-, or three-door comparison. Consider the inventory that needs to fit inside, including the dimensions of cases and containers. Additional doors alone do not establish how much usable storage a replacement provides.
Frozen Storage or Customer-Facing Display?
A freezer for kitchen inventory and one for displaying packaged frozen products serve different needs. For customer-facing frozen sales, compare visibility, shelving layout, door access, and the temperature requirements of the products you sell. Review the glass-door freezer collection rather than assuming a solid-door reach-in is the right replacement for a merchandiser.
True Sandwich and Mega-Top Prep Table Alternatives
A sandwich prep table combines an ingredient rail, cutting board, and refrigerated base. Standard-top units work well for focused sandwich and salad menus. Mega-top units provide additional pan capacity for operations that offer more toppings or need to reduce restocking during a rush.
When replacing a True TSSU sandwich or salad station, compare the ingredient layout with the menu you actually prepare. Width is important, but pan count, pan depth, cutting-board dimensions, door or drawer configuration, storage capacity, and airflow around the installation are equally important. Kitchens should also plan how backup ingredients move from the refrigerated base to the rail during service.
A larger ingredient rail is helpful only if you still have enough assembly space and can comfortably reach the pans. Map your most-used ingredients first, then compare a standard top with a mega top. For a tight aisle, check the complete cabinet depth with handles and the space needed to open doors, rather than relying on the advertised width.
Compare sandwich prep tables, including Atosa standard and mega-top models. If you provide the True TSSU model number, we can narrow the options by cabinet width and ingredient capacity before checking the remaining specifications.
Before replacing a True sandwich or salad station, sketch the work your team does during a busy service. List the ingredients that must stay within reach, the room needed to assemble an order, and where backup ingredients will be stored. Compare a compact station with a wider unit or a different pan arrangement using that workflow. Send the complete True model number, including its suffix, so the comparison starts with the correct configuration rather than cabinet width alone.
True Pizza Prep Table Alternatives
Pizza prep tables combine ingredient access, an assembly surface, and refrigerated storage below. If you are replacing a True TPP-AT model, start with the full model number and the space your staff need to build pizzas. A cabinet that fits between existing equipment can still be a poor match if the cutting board or ingredient rail does not support your menu.
For a useful side-by-side review, compare cabinet width, pan count and arrangement, cutting-board depth, refrigerated-base capacity, doors or drawers, voltage, plug, compressor ventilation, certifications, warranty, delivered price, and current availability. Do not treat two similarly sized units as interchangeable until those details have been checked.
Browse the complete pizza prep table collection, including Atosa models. We can also prepare a model-specific comparison if you send the True model number and installation ZIP code.
The Atosa MPF8201GR, MPF8202GR, and MPF8203GR are starting points for reviewing the Atosa pizza-prep range. Compare their current specification sheets with your True reference before selecting one. If your layout requires an exact cabinet width, treat that as a requirement rather than substituting a larger unit because it costs less.
True Bar Refrigeration Alternatives
Behind-the-bar refrigeration should support the beverage program and the speed of service. Bottle coolers provide top-access storage for packaged beverages. Draft beer coolers combine refrigerated keg storage with dispensing towers. Back-bar refrigerators may use solid or glass doors depending on whether the priority is concealed storage or product visibility.
Measure counter and aisle space, verify door or lid clearance, and check the required keg or bottle capacity. For draft systems, confirm the number of kegs, towers, and taps needed. For glass-door equipment, consider merchandising visibility as well as heat and light exposure in the installation area.
Compare Atosa back bar coolers, commercial bottle coolers, draft beer coolers, and other bar refrigeration.
How to Compare a True Model with an Atosa Alternative
- Identify the exact True model. Use the data plate or specification sheet rather than a visual guess.
- Define the application. Note what will be stored, daily volume, peak-service access, and whether the unit is used for storage, preparation, display, or beverage service.
- Measure the installation. Record the available width, depth, height, door swing, aisle, ventilation clearance, and delivery path.
- Check utilities. Verify voltage, phase, amperage, plug configuration, and dedicated-circuit requirements for the exact candidate model.
- Compare usable configuration. Review shelves, pans, doors, drawers, cutting-board dimensions, keg capacity, and interior storage rather than comparing only exterior width.
- Confirm certifications and operating limits. Use current manufacturer documents for temperature range, ambient rating, refrigerant, and applicable sanitation and electrical certifications.
- Compare the full purchase. Review current price, freight terms, lead time, damage procedure, warranty, and local service access before deciding.
- Consider the rest of your kitchen. If you run several locations or already own other equipment, standardizing on one brand can simplify parts, service and staff training.
Tell us before ordering if the equipment will be installed in a food truck, trailer or home-based business. Ask the manufacturer to confirm that the exact candidate model is suitable for the location, power supply, ventilation and intended use, and check the applicable warranty conditions in writing. A model that fits physically should not be treated as approved for every installation.
Why Buyers Consider Atosa
Many independent restaurants compare Atosa with True because Atosa offers commercial refrigerators, freezers, and prep tables across many of the same equipment formats. The decision should not rest on brand name alone. It should reflect the exact model, purchase price, availability, freight terms, warranty, service access, and whether the equipment fits the operation.
True is an established name that many buyers associate with premium durability and long-term reliability, and some operators are willing to pay more for that positioning. Atosa is usually the easier fit when upfront cost matters most, such as for startups, replacement purchases, secondary kitchen lines and openings on a tight equipment budget.
The Restaurant Warehouse sells Atosa equipment and can help with a model-specific comparison. We will not call two machines identical simply because their widths or door counts match. Our goal is to find an appropriate alternative, explain the differences, and help you decide whether it meets your needs.
Compare Operating Costs, Warranty, and Delivery
For energy use, compare current published data for the exact models under consideration. Check whether each specific unit is ENERGY STAR certified instead of assuming certification applies to every product from a brand. Avoid estimating a fixed percentage saving from the refrigerant type or brand name alone.
Read the current warranty documents for parts, labor, compressor coverage, exclusions, and any registration requirements. Ask about service availability at your location and leave room to access components that require routine maintenance. Follow the manufacturer's care instructions rather than applying the same maintenance schedule to every kitchen.
For delivery, confirm current availability, estimated transit time, freight charges, liftgate needs, and site access in the quote. Know who will receive and inspect the shipment and what to do if damage is found. With Atosa from The Restaurant Warehouse, you accept the delivery and contact us within 7 business days if there is damage; see our delivery damage promise. A clear delivery plan matters whether you are replacing failed equipment or preparing for an opening.
Comparing Other Brands?
True is not the only brand buyers weigh against Atosa. Here is how the other names we are most often asked about are usually positioned:
| Brand | How buyers usually see it |
|---|---|
| Hoshizaki | Premium-leaning; often chosen for durability in demanding kitchens |
| Traulsen | Premium; often bought as a long-term, heavy-duty investment |
| Turbo Air | Often picked for built-in features and a more premium feel |
| Everest | Often shortlisted for its warranty and premium positioning |
| Beverage-Air | Established brand with a broad lineup, strong in bar and undercounter refrigeration |
| Migali | Mid-value option with a long history in commercial kitchen equipment |
| Maxx Cold | Value-oriented; chosen by buyers who prefer its build and warranty package |
| Arctic Air | Budget-focused; a value-versus-value comparison with Atosa |
| Avantco | Aggressively priced, with wide online availability |
| Koolmore | Affordable, with a direct-to-consumer feel |
In most of these comparisons, Atosa is the value pick when upfront cost matters most; against budget brands such as Arctic Air, Avantco and Koolmore, buyers often weigh Atosa's broader foodservice presence. As with True, compare the exact models rather than the brand names. Browse Atosa freezers or send us the model you are considering for a side-by-side comparison.
Get Help Comparing an Atosa Alternative
Tell us which True model you are considering or replacing, what your kitchen needs, your ZIP code, and your timing. We can help narrow the Atosa options, explain the important differences, and provide current pricing and delivery information. Call or text 206-419-5801, or email info@therestaurantwarehouse.com or therestaurantwarehouse@gmail.com.
If preserving cash is part of the decision, review our equipment financing and lease-to-own information or restaurant equipment rental options. Availability, eligibility, and terms must be confirmed for your situation; they are not the same as an approved financing offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Restaurant Warehouse sell True equipment?
No. We stopped selling True after repeatedly receiving freight-damaged units. We now sell Atosa, with free freight and our delivery damage promise, and we can help you find the Atosa model that matches your True unit.
Why did a True product link bring me to this page?
We retired our individual True product pages and moved that information here. Find your True model in the directory below to see its Atosa equivalent, or send us the model number for a side-by-side comparison.
What happens if my Atosa unit arrives damaged?
Accept the delivery and contact us within 7 business days by phone, text, or email. A photo from your phone helps. Depending on the damage, we arrange a free replacement, send a free part, or give you a scratch-and-dent discount with the manufacturer warranty still in place.
Is an Atosa model an exact replacement for a True model?
Not automatically. Comparable models may serve the same application, but dimensions, capacity, electrical requirements, clearances, features, certifications, and warranty can differ. Verify the current specifications before ordering.
What information should I send for a comparison?
Send the True model number, your ZIP code, when you need the equipment, and any limits on width, depth, height, voltage, doors, drawers, pans, or storage capacity.
Can you compare refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and bar equipment?
Yes. We can help compare True reference models with available Atosa refrigerators, freezers, sandwich prep tables, mega-top prep tables, pizza prep tables, and bar-refrigeration options.
Should I compare price alone?
No. Price matters, but availability, freight, installation fit, utility requirements, warranty, and service access can affect the total cost and whether the equipment works for the operation.
True to Atosa Model Directory
Look up your True model to find its Atosa equivalent. Matches are made by door count and cabinet width. Before you order, check the Atosa product page for current dimensions, capacity, and electrical requirements, especially if the unit must fit an existing opening.
Reach-In Refrigerators
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True T-23-HC 1-door reach-in refrigerator |
Atosa MBF8505GR | 1-door, 27" |
| True T-43-HC 2-door reach-in refrigerator |
Atosa MBF8005GR | 2-door, 52" |
| True T-49-HC 2-door reach-in refrigerator |
Atosa MBF8507GR | 2-door, 54" |
| True T-72-HC 3-door reach-in refrigerator |
Atosa MBF8006GR | 3-door, 78" |
Reach-In Freezers
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True T-23F-HC 1-door reach-in freezer |
Atosa MBF8501GR | 1-door, 27" |
| True T-35F-HC 2-door reach-in freezer |
Atosa MBF8502GR | 2-door, 40" slim |
| True T-43F-HC 2-door reach-in freezer |
Atosa MBF8002GR | 2-door, 52" |
| True T-49F-HC 2-door reach-in freezer |
Atosa MBF8503GR | 2-door, 55" |
| True T-72F-HC 3-door reach-in freezer |
Atosa MBF8003GR | 3-door, 78" |
Undercounter Refrigerators
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TUC-27-HC 27" undercounter refrigerator |
Atosa AUR27SD | 27" |
| True TUC-36-HC 36" undercounter refrigerator |
Atosa AUR36SD | 36" |
| True TUC-48-HC 48" undercounter refrigerator |
Atosa AUR48SD | 48" |
| True TUC-60-HC 60" undercounter refrigerator |
Atosa AUR60SD | 60" |
| True TUC-72-HC 72" undercounter refrigerator |
Atosa AUR72SD | 72" |
Undercounter Freezers
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TUC-27F-HC 27" undercounter freezer |
Atosa AUF27SD | 27" |
| True TUC-48F-HC 48" undercounter freezer |
Atosa AUF48SD | 48" |
| True TUC-60F-HC 60" undercounter freezer |
Atosa AUF60SD | 60" |
Worktop Refrigerators and Freezers
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TWT-27-HC 27" worktop refrigerator |
Atosa AWR27SD | 27" |
| True TWT-27F-HC 27" worktop freezer |
Atosa AWF27SD | 27" |
| True TWT-48F-HC 48" worktop freezer |
Atosa AWF48SD | 48" |
| True TWT-60F-HC 60" worktop freezer |
Atosa AWF60SD | 60" |
Sandwich Prep Tables
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TSSU-27-08-HC 27" sandwich prep table |
Atosa MSF8301GR | 27" |
| True TSSU-36-08-HC 36" sandwich prep table |
Atosa MSF3610GR | 36" |
| True TSSU-48-12-HC 48" sandwich prep table |
Atosa MSF8302GR | 48" |
| True TSSU-60-16-HC 60" sandwich prep table |
Atosa MSF8303GR | 60" |
| True TSSU-72-18-HC 72" sandwich prep table |
Atosa MSF8304GR | 72" |
Mega-Top Sandwich Prep Tables
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TSSU-27-12M-B-HC 27" mega-top prep table |
Atosa MSF8305GR | 27" mega top |
| True TSSU-36-12M-B-HC 36" mega-top prep table |
Atosa MSF3615GR | 36" mega top |
| True TSSU-48-18M-B-HC 48" mega-top prep table |
Atosa MSF8306GR | 48" mega top |
| True TSSU-60-24M-B-ST-HC 60" mega-top prep table |
Atosa MSF8307GR | 60" mega top |
| True TSSU-72-30M-B-ST-HC 72" mega-top prep table |
Atosa MSF8308GR | 72" mega top |
Pizza Prep Tables
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TPP-AT-44-HC 44" pizza prep table |
Atosa MPF8201GR | 44" |
| True TPP-AT-60-HC 60" pizza prep table |
Atosa MPF8202GR | 67" (closest size; no 60" Atosa) |
| True TPP-AT-67-HC 67" pizza prep table |
Atosa MPF8202GR | 67" |
| True TPP-AT-93-HC 93" pizza prep table |
Atosa MPF8203GR | 93" |
Bottle Coolers
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TD-50-18-HC 50" bottle cooler |
Atosa MBC50GR | 50" |
| True TD-65-24-HC 65" bottle cooler |
Atosa MBC65GR | 65" |
| True TD-95-38-HC 95" bottle cooler |
Atosa MBC80GR | 80" (largest Atosa bottle cooler) |
Draft Beer Coolers
| True Model | Atosa Equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| True TDD-2-HC draft beer cooler |
Atosa MKC58GR | 58" |
| True TDD-3-HC draft beer cooler |
Atosa MKC68GR | 68" |
| True TDD-4-HC draft beer cooler |
Atosa MKC90GR | 90" |
Don't see your True model? Call or text 206-419-5801 with the model number, and we will find the closest Atosa match.