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. Reported closed November 2025.
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Last update on 04 Dec 2025 by Vegan Vagabond
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Added by ·X· on 18 Sep 2011
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308 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
Stickwitch
Points +183
Not open Sundays - Edit
Reported the change to Happy Cow, but this is a good reminder to always check hours on Google. Even the Native Foods website said they were open. Had to round out my visit with Chipotle (sad). But I have enjoyed my NF experiences in the past and hope to catch it another time.
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sirmatticvs
Points +17
My go to spot - Edit
Everything is so good the Buffalo Crispy Twister is my all time favorite
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heloisa.pires
Points +304
My favorite in Chicago! - Edit
I tried the Hyde Park Burger and it was perfect! It is not so beautiful but the taste is incredible!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Variety of options
Cons: The drink is not included in the “combo”
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vegandophster
Points +372
Great place, owner is so nice and food is reasonably priced - Edit
We loved visiting Native Foods, the owner is so kind and genuine. We got the avocado chicken club and the BBQ brisket burger with sides french fries and mac and cheese. Overall, everything was really good but I felt the chicken burger and mac and cheese could have used a bit more spice.
Read morePros: all vegan, reasonably priced, kind owner
Cons: could use a bit more spice
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ecanicoba
Points +360
Great surprise!!! - Edit
This is a Somali restaurant.
Read moreIt's an informal place close to downtown Chicago.
The food was great, I recommend the BBQ hamburger!
Hamburgers are some of the top special sites there.
Also they have very good bowls. I also tried a brownie and a chickpea wrap.
Everything was very good , I fully recommend this place.
Pros: BBQ hamburger
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Planty_Strider
Points +72
Plant-based fast food with a Senegalese twist - Edit
Served with a smile by a very welcoming staff
Read moreHerbivores will be pleased to find a great variety of whole food and minimally processed food dishes on the menu as well.
Try the dates bar for dessert - your taste buds won’t be disappointed!
Pros: Variety of choices, So tasty, Service and cleanliness
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MonsterNooch
Points +26
Unseasoned - Edit
I wish I could give a good review because it's a vegan place, but this was bad. I got the soul bowl to-go and it's unseasoned steamed vegetables with three tenders. Unseasoned rice and beans. Ranch and BBQ sauce on the side. Boo. Veggies are not even fresh. I won't be going back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-09
Pros: It's 100% vegan
Cons: My dish is unseasoned. Why????
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jcarr250
Points +28
A frequent visit for me - Edit
Consistent high quality American & fusion food. No complaints at all
Read morePros: Good variety & consistency, Fast service, Good space
Cons: Some sides were bland
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pbthread2
Points +52
Really hits the fast food craving! - Edit
The vibes were great, I loved the Tractor fruit punch, and everything we tried was really good. Lots of options too, something for everyone. I was with a non-vegan and he was very happy with his food! I had the taco salad and would recommend.
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PG33
Points +88
Good Fast Food - Edit
If you don’t expect too much, you won’t be let down. It’s good vegan food in a fast food style.
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Fletcher4Food
Points +16
Top Notch - Edit
I Ordered one of the monthly specials, the burger was amazing and they fries were everything I could hope for. My girlfriend also ordered a burger that she enjoyed very much. Took us a while to decide what we wanted because it all looked so good. Great downtown location that I would highly recommended to anyone in the area.
Read morePros: Quick and Easy, Good Variety
Cons: No in house bathroom (when I was there)
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Plants4powwer
Points +22
AMAZING! - Edit
Was sooo yummy. Recommending that to every vegan who is craving FAST FOOD. The mac&cheese was really good and i loved the burger ! Definitely my fav.
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Manjuvegan
Points +1161
You can’t go wrong with Native foods - Edit
This is a great option if you are in downtown Chicago. The food is delicious! The only issue you will have is making up your mind on what to order… All options look great. Highly recommend!!
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darren2dream
Points +398
Tasty fast food - Edit
I liked the menu of options and I liked what I ordered (jalapeño burger with fries). The food came out quick and I would certify eat it again if ever in that area of Chicago.
Read moreThe place itself wasn’t all that welcoming, a majority of the seating sections were closed off, it wasn’t clear if it was sit down or order at the counter and when I went to the counter, nobody came to help me for longer than expected even though there were employees on site who could clearly see me just standing there. I guess I just felt kinda ignored. But I did like my burger. If I went again, I’d know what to do.
Pros: Tasty burger, Good size portion
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bsnmy8dn7r
Points +65
Good vegan option - Edit
Good food, good prices, clean restaurant.
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AlicjaWy
Points +772
Ok just a fast food - Edit
It was ok, prices ok, ok for a fast food
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portlandvegan24
Points +38
Delicious vegan eats! - Edit
I had the double cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate chip cookie. There was lots of seating, fast service, air conditioning, and the food was delicious!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Fast service, Comfortable environment
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Vegandave100
Points +145
Solid vegan option - Edit
Good variety on menu including Sengalese options which i enjoyed. Wife had chicken caesar and liked it.
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paypar
Points +882
OMG THE FLAVOR - Edit
We loved everything we ate! I ordered the senagalese platter and SO SO happy I did. So spicy and flavorful.
Read morePros: Flavors, Friendly, Spacious
Cons: I don’t have one near me, Desserts - could use better options
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zax2000
Points +34
Kick-ass food & friendly service - Edit
The Nashville chicken sandwich was the perfect amount of greasy & the slaw was a perfect consistency.
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LindsayS
Points +100
So good - Edit
Fast food, chic’n ceaser was delicious!
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Gembl
Points +37
Average - Edit
Quick. But minimal salt, and no spice. Some of the worst vegan cheese I've had in a long time.
Read morePros: Speed
Cons: Low salt, No spice
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CoryCole
Points +151
Hits the spot - Edit
This place had just enough eye watering options to make even a meat eater want to stop in.
Read moreDefiantly worth a visit for any Chicago trip.
Pros: Good menu, Fast service, Friendly staff
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Norwottuck
Points +179
Vegan Senegalese Food - Edit
Had the “Beef Mafe” and it was great. The peanut butter and tomato sauce is very unique. Veggies were cooked well, great flavors.
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NotoriousPhD
Points +159
Mediocre - Edit
It was just mediocre. It felt a little "cheap", no homemade soulfood vibes at all. I've had the Reuben Sandwich, which honestly just tasted like Cloves. As Side I got the Mac n Cheese, which had a weird cheese sauce (tasted like it was made from a powder, which I am sure it was)
Read moreHowever, my spouse's sandwich (BBQ somethin) was very good.
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DarkLordSeitan
Points +120
just ok - Edit
food came out fast and there are a lot of options. had the tacos and brussels; tacos were just ok and the brussels seemed like they were fried from frozen.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-04
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PlantEatR
Points +199
Good variety but flavor just ok - Edit
Great to have vegan options that appeared to be mostly on the healthy side, and wanted to like the food but the options I chose were not the best flavors. Burger had verry little flavor which was a disappointment since was looking forward to house made burger, cauliflower wings had lots of flavor but too much oil and potato salad just had parsley. Would try other options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-29
Pros: Mostly healthy plant-based food, Variety, Reasonable prices
Cons: Lack of flavor, Too much oil
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