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·
Greenthing
Points +98
Disappointing - Edit
Super cool that there's a 100% vegan restaurant here. Unfortunately the food didn't rock. I got the Soul Bowl with red beans & rice, and a side of mac'n'cheeze. The mac tasted ok but was watery, not at all creamy. The soul bowl was just flavorless, and the beans and rice were mushy. The cornbread side was inferior.
Read moreOur trip to Chicago was 8 days. If this had been good I'd have eaten there 5 times. We only went once.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Not very flavorful
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AnnVines
Points +18
So Good! - Edit
I ate here three times while in Chicago for a convention - I only wish there was a franchise closer to home! The nachos with added BBQ chicken were so good I ate them on two occasions, and the third visit I opted for the Soul Bowl, which was chock full of nicely steamed vegetables, beans, and brown rice, topped with BBQ chicken and ranch dressing. The blueberry tea and lavender lemonade are delicious, especially when combined. Service is prompt and the prices excellent.
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Creative flavor combinations, Generous portions
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TrickyTanya
Points +48
amazing - Edit
Real indulgence!
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Mooncalf
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
My mom and I are from out of town and we stopped at Native Foods for a quick bite, and it was better than imagined! My mom got the Chicken, Bacon, Avo Club, and I got the Reuben and it was so good we wanted to order more to go!
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EPsYYC
Points +48
Great food - Edit
Had meetings in Chicago and used Happy Cow. Location was a quick walk from my hotel. Food was great and prices were reasonable. Loved it!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great Location , Terrific food
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PoisonedPawn
Points +242
Good place - Edit
Great place with a large menu. Had the orange cauliflower and fish and chips tacos. Both were great!
Read morePros: Large selection, Good location
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Passout
Points +796
Good food, acceptable service, clean - Edit
It is a "fast" food place so don't expect great food, but for what it is they do a good job. I've eaten here twice this week while on a business trip and the food was consistently good and the service consistently ok.
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veganrunning
Points +746
Good Vegan Food - Edit
Good Vegan food choices of bowls, vegan burgers, gluten free vegan
Read morePros: Better then the Chicago Diner
Cons: Not necessarily organic
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martint
Points +9685
It is like a fast food but vegan - Edit
A fast food venue with a plenty of vegan options. It reminds me of Veggie Grill.
Read moreI tried two burgers (cheeseburger and seasonal jalapeño burger) and buffalo cauliflower which were really good. but a little small. Also the beverages (teas and lemonades) I tried was very good.
The only thing I did not like about this place was the deco. The restaurant seemed to be very old and not really clean.
Pros: very tasty food
Cons: a bit pricey for the size of the portions, old and not very clean
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Skyzieboo
Points +3837
Veggie grill - but better - Edit
The food came out super fast but still tasted really good. The chicken was so realistic I almost freaked out!! The ranch was the best thing I've ever tasted and I normally hate ranch so I have no idea what went on there. The small portion of nachos is HUGE too for only $6.50, although the cheese wasn't the best in the world. Even free wifi!!
Read morePros: Realistic meat, Not too expensive, Best food ever
Cons: Exactly like veggie grill, Can get quite busy around lunch
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gracielizmill
Points +192
YAS - Edit
Spent a few days in Chicago and walked to Native Foods everyday to have lunch and then ordered dinner for later. Everything I got was FANTASTIC! Especially the desserts!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Yummy dessert! , Fun atmosphere
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100%vegan
Points +652
Not bad - Edit
We have stopped in before and always have an ok lunch. I got pad Thai today, it was spicy and a little too sweet... yet good enough I finished it without problem. I also got a new cookie/brownie that feels heavy on oil but is pretty good.
Read morePros: Great it’s vegan, Has rewards app
Cons: I didn’t see any recycling or compost
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JuliaRoseHinds
Points +47
Amazing!! - Edit
Amazing food!!! Brought my non-veg friends here and they loved it too! Had the bistro burger but honestly I can’t wait to come back to try everything!
Read morePros: delicious food, friendly staff
Cons: none!
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Kristen65
Points +36
Delicious food with varied menu. - Edit
Welcoming restaurant environment with quick service and tasty food. It seems a little pricey for casual dining but the quality of the food is worth it.
Read moreI also appreciated several little things - no straws, help yourself paper carry out boxes and the option to buy a cookie and donate the proceeds to a charity.
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Meanderingvegetarians
Points +117
Amazing - Edit
The double cheeseburger and fries were so good! I would be in trouble if I lived closer, I want to try everything!
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FoxxSau
Points +266
Native Foods is always good - Edit
It’s native foods, it’s got that good good
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lamber611
Points +59
Dissapointing! - Edit
I have been a Native Foods customer for over 20 years. Their original location in Palm Desert, CA was my favorite restaurant growing up. Sadly, when I moved away for college, I moved to an area without a Native Foods.
Read moreI recently relocated to Chicago and was excited to come back to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the food has really become mediocre and the staff at this particular location is rude. I also contacted corporate about a particularly bad experience and their response was indifferent. As they are 100% vegan and convenient, I think they are still worth going to if nearby and/or pressed for time. However, I wouldn’t say they are go to place, especially with more and more vegan offerings popping up around the loop.
Updated from previous review on 2018-04-06
Pros: Food is 100% vegan, Convenient
Cons: Bad Service, Mediocre Food, Too Corporate
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toulousey
Points +51
Fantastic Menu! - Edit
I know Native Foods from Southern California, and was so happy to find that they are also in Chicago! Stopped here for a business lunch and enjoyed the Soul Bowl. The only drawback was having to choose from so many delicious-sounding items! I would definitely come back here.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Quick Service, Extensive Menu
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AngelaFlatland
Points +178
Favorite place to grab a quick meal - Edit
The staff is always friendly. The food is consistently great. The salted caramel brownie is to die for.
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ZoraySpielvogel
Points +1496
One of the best - Edit
They never disappoint me. They have fresh creative menu with many categories for every taste which changes. This time I tried their Portobello Jibarito which is a must try for everyone. They use plantain bread which almost resembles pita bread but better which also make it gf. Another must try item is Thai Chili Brussels Sprouts which I had never had anything like it. They are whole Brussels Sprouts crispy on the outside with sweat & tangy flavor.
Read morePros: Always one of the best, Fresh tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: I wish we had one in our area
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WBLVegan3415
Points +199
Worth It! - Edit
Great Service! A short walk from Millennial Park.
Read morePros: Friendly Service, Lots of options!
Cons: Fries were cold... but everything else was great!
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HollyYorston
Points +45
tasty low key dining - Edit
Really enjoyed the food and the selection is great. Staff weren’t too friendly or open to helping navigate the menu- it’s quite a casual place but great to grab a bite.
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madtom
Points +147
great food - Edit
Really good selection of food, drinks, and desserts. My personal favorite is the Oklahoma Classic
Read morePros: Tons of options
Cons: A little pricey
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dmspill
Points +72
great flavorful foods from starters, to entrees and dessert - Edit
We love Native Foods. We’re been eating here for four plus years and have enjoyed many lunches and dinners when family, friends and colleagues. I personally love the “wings” and dessert. Great to see them keep growing...
Read morePros: amazing tastes, desserts, frequent diner program
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MHC48
Points +207
Creative & Delicious - Edit
One of the most creative selections of vegan food (both as to types of taste and variety of types of dishes, sandwiches and deserts) I've ever eaten at. It's always a treat and I've yet to get bored. Unfortunately I've also been unable to pick a favorite because I always want to try something new. Good vibe too in the Wicker Park location which is where I actually ate.
Read morePros: Lots of variety in tastes and types of dishes, Nice friendly vibe, Great unusual baked goods & drinks
Cons: It's in Chicago and I live in NY so I can only eat
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HungryVeganTraveler
Points +68
Awesome! - Edit
While visiting Chicago I found Native Foods Cafe was 2 blocks from me thanks to Happy Cow! Food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. Had the (Seitan) steak sandwich + Thai Chili Brussel Sprouts. The Brussel sprouts alone are worth flying to Chicago for! They also had sea salt dark chocolate brownies, which are amazing.
Read moreI was also amazed by how big the cafe is and how many people were there. It's nice to see a large vegan community. I only wish they had a location in Brooklyn, NY.
Pros: Variety, Filling, Lots of People
Cons: Limited locations (no NYC)
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QB75
Points +46
soooooo good! - Edit
This is my first time here. I’ve been wanting to try this place since turning vegan. Unfortunately, I don’t have one where I live. I’m visiting Chicago and was excited when I saw this pop up on Happy Cow! I had the soul bowl which delicious and fulfilling! My husband ( who isn’t vegan, yet) has a burger and loved it! Can’t wait to try more, before we leave!
Read morePros: prices
Cons: don’t have one near me
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