Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Small chain of vegan restaurants originating from Southern California. Offers a menu of sandwiches, veggie burgers, bowls, salads, and others. Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. This one est. 2012. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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Added by ·X· on 18 Sep 2011
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251 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
maltman23
Points +4161
Good vegan comfort food - Edit
I had the Poppin' Jalapeno Burger with fries, and it was quite tasty and filling. The decor is somewhat "fast-food", but comfortable enough. The people working there were all friendly.
Read morePros: Good vegan comfort food
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cacasoria
Points +250
Food was okay - Edit
Went at noon on a Saturday. Place was empty although some people came within 30 min or so. I ordered the gastropub burger and a side salad.
Read moreSide salad was fine. Burger was pretty good but I feel like the whole thing wasn’t worth the $15 I spent. It is slightly better than fast food. It said it came with a bacon tomato jam but I didn’t get much of that at all.
Service was good. Food came out quickly. I’d go back but would probably try something else.
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kmoffatt
Points +136
Great choices - Edit
Extensive menu with classic burgers and some non junk-food options too. Recommend the gastropub burger and cauliflower po boy sandwich
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y2k8
Points +38
Much improved under new management! - Edit
The food here is now as good or better as pre-pandemic quality. If you’ve had a disappointing experience sometime over the last few years I strongly encourage you to give them another try now that they’re under new ownership😄
Read morePros: Fresh , Tasty , Great variety
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Dconstructivist
Points +74
Yummy, healthy (and also non healthy if you want) - Edit
Close to our hotel, was hyped to see plant based restaurants around us. Had chickpea and cauliflower shawarma with tempe, very wholesome and yummy. Also had a munchwrap (like a Taco Bell crunchwrap) which was awesome, crunchy and also less healthy. Thumbs up!!!
Read morePros: Food, Clean, Options
Cons: Lettuce in the munchwrap was cooked
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Vsweet
Points +140
Yummy - Edit
Loved the Nashville chicken burger!!
Read moreVery filling😀
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Ashleymaty
Points +36
Great experience - Edit
Food was delicious! Good size portions and nice atmosphere with reasonable food prices
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-28
Pros: Service , Food, Price
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aleksjudas
Points +42
great quick bite - Edit
really great atmosphere and location, stopped by on the way to the art institute. service was very quick. i got the chicken, bacon and avocado club which came with a side order of fries. the sandwich was delicious and held together really well despite the slippery nature of avocado. the faux bacon and sauce were delicious and really added a level to it. the fries were well seasoned. you could easily have convinced me the chicken patty wasn't vegan!
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tomtheplantsman
Points +650
Fantastic - Edit
I’m glad this restaurant is still around! Haven’t looked into what’s happened with all the other ones closing/coming under new management. The folks running this spot are friendly, the food is fresh, portions are substantial, and the space feels clean.
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WiderVistas
Points +1633
Under way better new management - Edit
New owner of Native Foods The Loop takes amazing pride in his restaurant and treated us as welcome visitors. The food was plated beautifully (see photos). There was a super generous portion of avocado on the sandwich, the onion rings were thickly cut and crispy and there was a perfect amount of sauce. The only possible complaint was that there was too much yummy goodness on the sandwich to eat without getting your hands sticky, but hey, that's not a complaint - a good thing! Fries were crispy and clean. Restaurant has a fresh coat of paint and is clean. It's a casual fast food restaurant that doesn't feel like fast food anymore. Huge improvement!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-16
Pros: Friendliest host ever, Fries, Beautifully plated
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SladjanaVuckovic
Points +31
Oldie but a goodie - Edit
Dame D the owner has now purchased native foods the last 100% vegan native foods franchise in the Chicago area. I love this place and have been coming here since it opened. Love the date bar and bowls. So yummy. Dame D is so welcoming and kind! Makes me really want to support him!
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Theolodis
Points +406
Very nice - Edit
A really chill place with a relatively large menu. Everything we tried was good, but the Jalapeño Burger did definitely stand out!
Read morePros: large menu, friendly staff , affordable
Veggieib2
Yeah, that Poppin Jalapeño is on point & I Love the New Fries!
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JOBORK
Points +326
Perfect lunch - Edit
First of all the service was awesome.
Read moreSecond the food was delicious. I didn’t love the vegan ranch they use but it’s fine. I will go back!
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Roseforbae
Points +26
Best in city for new comers and long timers alike - Edit
Service was swift, kitchen prepares food immediately once cashier rings you up , it's fresh, warm and ready before you even wait fr.. on point, everyone's customer service is excellent #Veganuary
Read morePros: Quick service , Fast food and dine in, Perfect for new vegans
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MadhuriPydisetty
Points +218
One of my favorite vegan places! - Edit
I love the atmosphere and food at Native Foods Café now there are only three stores remaining in the entire country. I really hope this vegan chain stays open for good. The food is very tasty and affordable. #Veganuary
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CelenaFrederick
Points +15
Highly recommend - Edit
The food was so good and reasonably priced that we went back twice in the same day when visiting Chicago.
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tonybordonaro
Points +13
Great fast food - Edit
Nice people …tasty food…fast
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goinghometime
Points +266
Fast food and average - Edit
I’m shocked at how many great reviews there are. The food is average at best and veryyyyy fast food (not in a good way). There were some interesting menu items, but the execution was pretty poor. It’s like someone mass ordered Gardein products and decided to make a restaurant.
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EvaliseDexter
Points +165
One of the Best vegan restaurants in downtown chicago - Edit
We got the chicken and bacon sandwich it was amazing!!
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +3137
Hit or miss - Edit
I’ve been going to Native Foods for close to 25 years. I have always loved native foods. Unfortunately, the original chef/founder is no longer associated with the business and the chain is being run by accountants. Many of the locations around the country have closed, including most of the Chicago locations. The food can be hit or miss sometimes when I order from here it is very good and many times is just not prepared that well. YMMV. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2014-05-04
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SheldonRego
Points +50
Good food - Edit
Ate here twice, the food is quite good. I liked the summer menu, and the restaurant is not far from Union Station.
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NicolasRodrigue
Points +131
Good overall - Edit
Bowls are good
Read moreBurger was too salty too much mayo, taste was average. Not my first visit other times were better. Service was very friendly.
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Rebacke
Points +1788
Great stop for lunch 🥙 - Edit
I came here for a quick lunch. I chose the jalapeño burger and a side of steamed kale.
Read moreThe patties were a bit different than I expected but still good. I’m glad I went.
Update: Came here for lunch and totally happy. The orange cauliflower with scrambled tofu and it was delightful. The Mac and cheese as a side was very reasonable priced and the perfect edition after a hard work out. Would always come back
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-01
Pros: Lots of great options , Quick and convenient , Nice flavor
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FroadEatz
Points +658
Good comfort food - Edit
We got the munchwrap and a chicken bacon avo club with a couple of alterations. The food came as ordered and was ready to go when we arrived. Be sure to stir the Mac and cheese if you get take out because the cheese settles to the bottom!
Read moreWe would eat here again and try some more dishes.
Pros: All vegan
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carmelocapuchin
Points +732
Please come to Michigan!!!! - Edit
I LOVE NATIVE FOODS!!!!!!
Read moreI literally drive to Chicago to get it lol. I’ve been told I have problems lol. Seriously anytime I’m in Chicago, I do not leave until I make my NATIVE pit stop.
Pros: ALL vegan options!!!!!!❤️♥️💜, Solid menu choices!!!!
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Kinetic_Ken
Points +58
Great comfort food place - Edit
A twist on your typical comfort food place. I don’t think I’ve had a meal I didn’t like, and I loved that their soda fountain features organic sodas.
Read morePros: Organic Soda
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mudpoet
Points +22
DELICIOUS - Edit
They need to open one of these in Dallas. The food is amazing!
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