BBQ brisket burger and lemongrass broccoli at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego
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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. Reported closed December 2023.

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87 Reviews

First Review by Silent8176

Avatar Megsicle

Megsicle

Points +330

Vegan
01 Aug 2019

Amazing

Huge portions and bomb vegan food!

Avatar JewelCarter

JewelCarter

Points +58

Vegan
24 Jul 2019

All vegan and close by

Ordered the bbq and got a burger for morning! #whyisnttheremoreveganoptions

Pros: Vegan! , All options available, Worth it!

Yum! at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar SolSantos

SolSantos

Points +21

Mostly Veg
18 Jul 2019

Best Burgers

Wonderful experience! Love the items on the menu. Had the Barbeque burger. Amazing but kind of expensive.

Pros: All plant based, Delicious pretzel buns

Cons: Cost, Greasy

Avatar amyedwards

amyedwards

Points +36

Vegan
24 Jun 2019

Very yummy

We are visiting a vegan friend in San Diego and went here for lunch. My carnivore husband even loved it. I got the Ruben and my husband the cauliflower entree that looked like General Tsaos chicken. I wish we had this restaurant near home.

Avatar Awake1234

Awake1234

Points +1752

Vegan
25 May 2019

Tasty Favorite

Tasty food and nice staff. Native foods is becoming one of my favorite vegan food chains!
My son ate all his vegan mac, and he usually has high standards when it comes the that.

Pros: All vegan, tastes great, creative dishes , Easy to find location, Nice staff

Avatar TheShadow

TheShadow

Points +283

Vegan
01 May 2019

Delicious

The BBQ brisket burger was one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. And btw, it is huge.

Orange cauliflower at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Sign on the wall at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Oatmeal cookies with a whipped frosting. Very good at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

BBQ brisket sandwich. Wow at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar MichelleCozzaglio

MichelleCozzaglio

Points +434

Vegan
11 Mar 2019

Delicious! 100% vegan!

Went in with a group and we all had great food! The nachos are amazing.

Avatar VeggieDoctor

VeggieDoctor

Points +124

Vegan
15 Feb 2019

Too much deliciousness to choose from

I love this restaurant! The food is so yummy and prepared to order. They have monthly specials and there are lots of choices to suit everyone’s needs. They also have scrumptious desserts. The main problem is that there is so much to choose from that it can be difficult to pick what you want. So grateful that restaurants like this exist!

Pros: Lots of variety , Something for everyone , Delicious

Huge oatmeal cream pie ! at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Peri Peri “Chicken” Sandwich with seasoned fries at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar tnalinn

tnalinn

Points +28

Vegan
29 Jan 2019

BBQ Brisket Burger is the bomb!!

I love BBQ sauce so I was a little skeptical but open to try the BBQ Brisket Burger. I figured there would be some seitan and coleslaw but when I bit into it I realized there was fake cheese, seitan brisket, what looked to be fake bacon, pickles, great BBQ sauce and coleslaw. It was fully loaded and awesome! I picked the lemongrass broccoli as the side and had a dark chocolate and orange truffle. The lemongrass broccoli was nice and spicy and cooked perfectly. The orange truffle was a perfect treat after the meal. I wish this chain extended to Tennessee!

Pros: All vegan, Well seasoned , Small desserts available

Avatar tikita

tikita

Points +126

Vegan
24 Jan 2019

Beyond super-delicious!

I had a seitan burger and salad. Cannot explain how tasty it was. I was the happiest vegan while I enjoyed it. I tried what my friend was having and it was all delicious as well. Highly recommend this place!

Pros: Tons of options, Super clean, Great warm smiling service

Avatar compassionoverkilling

compassionoverkilling

Points +24

Vegan
27 Nov 2018

Favorite vegan plave ever

I have been coming to this location for years and I love it. Their seasonal creations bring something new to the table each time you visit.

Avatar Nateveganman

Nateveganman

Points +82

Vegan
24 Sep 2018

Fantastic vegan food

Great vegan choices, a place that even non-vegans do like.

Pros: Great for the entire family, Wonderfully big portion size, always adding new choices

Avatar smilesamveggie

smilesamveggie

Points +192

Vegetarian
06 Aug 2018

Amazing!

I had the Chicken, Bacon and Avo Club, it was so good, the chipotle sauce was amazing. If you like fake meat I highly recommend. The lemongrass broccoli is great too!

Avatar jabari.akuffo

jabari.akuffo

Points +56

Vegan
29 Jul 2018

The epitome of vegan fast food

I have ordered from them a few times, and have never been disappointed. They prepare your food pretty quickly, and delivery is super fast (in San Diego at least). A lot of their food does consist of meat alternatives, this might be a turn off for some. Nevertheless, if you live in L.A. or San Diego, its very convenient to have a vegan franchise that delivers right your door. They have an app, but a Paypal option would be nice. I like that they have a point system (you get $5 off for every $100 you spend). They call themselves a cafe but, they don't have that many actual drinks. Smoothies, tea, etc would be a nice addition to the menu.

Pros: Excellent food, They are fast, They deliver!

Cons: Mix-ups do happen with delivery, Paypal option would be nice, More locations would be nice

Avatar wellnessfood

wellnessfood

Points +104

Vegan
26 Jul 2018

Lots of Choices!

There were so many choices. We went to this restaurant twice. My husband really loved it. I prefer a more whole foods type menu with less tofu...

He had the Poppin’ Jalapeño Burger and I had the Meatball Sub. He loved the burger. The meatball sub tasted a lot like sausage which is not my favorite taste, so I thought it was ok, a little mushy. We did not care for the potato salad but loved the fries. He loved the brownie I thought it was very rich and had a mushy texture, which worked out in his favor cause he got to eat most of it... :)

The second time we went I got the Big Ol’ BBQ Burger, because my husband enjoyed his burger so much, but although I thought it was ok I did not love it. I now realized I should have gotten the chicken salad I think I would have really enjoyed it! He had the Orange Cauliflower and really liked it.

Pros: Lots of choices, roomy/outdoor seating, friendly staff

Poppin’ Jalapeño Burger Two made-with-plants burger patties covered in melted Follow Your Heart® American cheese and topped with pickled jalapeños and made with plants jalapeño, pimento cheese. Served on a toasted pretzel bun with romaine lettuce, green goddess dressing, and crispy shallots. and Meatball Sub Spicy seitan meatballs, marinara, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, pumpkin seed pesto, creamy ranch and parmesan. Served on toasted baguette. at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Meatball Sub Spicy seitan meatballs, marinara, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, pumpkin seed pesto, creamy ranch and parmesan. Served on toasted baguette. at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar AbigailAnnaFoster

AbigailAnnaFoster

Points +471

Vegan
23 Jul 2018

Best sandwich

I had a 14 hour layover flight so just spent the night in San Diego. All I wanted to do was eat some good food and I did. I got the chicken bacon avo sandwich and it was the best sandwich I can remember eating. I also love how they don’t even sell soda! Super fast service as well.

Chicken avo bacon at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar kelseyann

kelseyann

Points +27

Vegan
24 Jun 2018

So many choices!

There were so many great looking options. It was impossible to decide what to get. We ended up with the native nachos, the native chicken, bacon, avo club, and the bistro steak sandwich. Everything was absolutely fantastic. We couldn’t choose which sandwich we liked more. Also try the lavender lemonade. Delish!!

Pros: All vegan options, Good portion size, Full flavor

Bistro steak sandwich, native nachos, and the native chicken, bacon, avo club at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar VeganDan1

VeganDan1

Points +41

Vegan
22 May 2018

Outstanding lunch!!!!

The restaurant was very clean, the staff were friendly and good at their jobs, and the food was exceptional. For a main course today I had a dish called Pad Thai - it is heaven in a bowl. For dessert I went with a peanut butter parfait - light, tasty, and just the right note to cap off a wonderful lunch. For a beverage I had my personal favorite - lavender lemonade. Love this place!

Pros: Excellent food, Wide variety of entrees., Plenty of dessert options

Cons: Parking hard to find during lunch rush

Avatar Ken Liao

Ken Liao

Points +33

Vegan
16 Apr 2018

good

The Thai curry soup was a bit on the salty side but very flavorful. The kale and meatball bowl came loaded with veggies which were perfectly blanched. The quinoa was nice. The meatballs were soft and not quite meaty. There was also a slight rotten taste to them. I'm not sure if that was intentional. But they still tasted pretty good. It was covered in a sweet and bit spicy red sauce similar to some American Chinese dishes.

Pros: all vegan. lots of high quality vegetables. flavor

Cons: a bit salty. meatballs not meaty.

thai curry soup and kale meatball quinoa at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar JHToledo

JHToledo

Points +58

Vegan
15 Apr 2018

Amazing!

Great variety of menu. Loved everything I've had there, and the dessert options are amazing! I took my non-vegan husband and he couldn't believe the burger was plant-based. He loved it!

Avatar zzlebugs

zzlebugs

Points +34

Herbivore
07 Jan 2018

yum yum

We had an array of food that we shared including the bistro sandwich, spicy cauliflower, nachos, and cupcakes. My absolute favorite was the spicy cauliflower. I had to order a second plate because they were that good! I thought it was clean, the staff was very friendly.

Avatar veganandlovingit

veganandlovingit

Points +30

Vegan
04 Nov 2017

A little disappointed...

My husband, who is not vegan, and I decided to try Native Foods for a late lunch. Whereas the food was good - some of it better than the other, the actual venue was not as clean as it should be -- The tables were "sticky" and there were crumbs under the table --- which made for me not really wanting to come back. The food: the Native Nachos which we shared, was the best choice -- the other two choices were not as good - The vegan P&B alternative should be advertised as a breakfast item or a dessert, the apple slices that accompany it looked "old" - this is a sweet dish. The Jibarito hand held, my husband's choice, was good with the potato salad side and my husband said he felt very full - so the portions were great but the cleanliness is minus 5 stars. Sorry, I really wanted to like this place as I'm new to veganism but cleanliness comes as #1 -- I will not return.

Updated from previous review on 2017-10-28

Pros: It's all vegan!, Food and portions are good., Staff is friendly and courteous.

Cons: NOT CLEAN, NOT CLEAN, NOT CLEAN

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jabari.akuffo

29 Jul 2018

It is usually pretty clean when I go there. I see the staff cleaning, but people in general can be dirty, so I wouldn't hold it against them.

Avatar MaryCutler

MaryCutler

Points +32

Vegan
05 Oct 2017

Pretty good

The prices were expensive, paying $40 for two adults, 2 small children. I love the food, but Evolution in Hillcrest has better cheese burgers in my opinion. The Chicken strips with ranch are fantastic, and so are the deserts (we all shared one since it was $5). Be sure to tell them it's to-go or they'll bring you're food to your table on plates instead of bagged. No sodas, but specialty drinks are available (like hibiscus tea and lavender lemonade) with refills. Bottom line, great place, expensive, and geared to sit down though you can certainly take it to go.

Pros: Great desert, realistic vegan tasting "meat," many

Cons: Expensive, stuffy order takers, had a better veggi

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jabari.akuffo

29 Jul 2018

I completely disagree with expensive. I would say they are pretty affordable; mostly everything is $10-12 or less. They have three drink options which I will say are honestly not worth it ($3.25), so I just bring my own drink.

Avatar St_whit

St_whit

Points +116

Vegetarian
23 Sep 2017

OMG!!!

Was very hungry following a 5K morning run and decided to eat something different. Had the Chicken and Waffles and OMG it was amazing. I'm so happy I was led to this destination. The food was fantastic!!!

Pros: Food, Vegan

Cons: Nothing!!!

Menu at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Native Meats at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Drink Choices at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Big Ol' BBQ Burger at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Chicken & Waffles at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar RisBurton

RisBurton

Points +1255

Vegan
19 Feb 2017

over 30 times in less than a year

Even though my wife doesn't like Native Foods, I have been here as the subject says. Enough said.
So we have been coming here a lot more often and she is beginning to enjoy the food here.
I have gotten several free meals since I've joined years ago.

Pros: lots of tasty vegan items expanding their menu

Cons: their nachos and cheese can be a bit soggy sometim

$60 for $50 at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

the kale side dish. at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar Gregpope410

Gregpope410

Points +137

Vegan
06 Dec 2016

delicious fast food

This place is awesome! Yummy fast food style comfort food. The burgers are amazing and chicken fingers. Definitely recommend.

Pros: food

burger at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

meetball hoagie at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

wings and fries at Native Foods - Point Loma in San Diego

Avatar nathaliavel

nathaliavel

Points +24

Vegan
15 May 2016

Great food!

I've eaten here a few times and I've got to say it's quite amazing!

Pros: everything

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