Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion

Small chain of vegan restaurants originating from Southern California, this one is one of the first outlets, est. since early-2000s. Offers a menu of sandwiches, veggie burgers, bowls, salads, and others. Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. Reported closed June 2023.


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77 Reviews

First Review by heatherveganmom

Cali_co

Points +135

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Effective place!

Nice staff and fast service.

Food is always good and tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2017-01-05

Pros: food, food

EmmanuelMartinez

Points +22

Vegan
24 May 2023

Lots of delicious food!

This is one of the best vegan restaurants. It's too bad they're closing down in two months.

byoung2514

Points +252

Vegan
12 May 2023

Orange Cauliflower

I got the orange cauliflower and it was pretty good

Pros: Fast service, All vegan

SoCalCal

Points +1022

Vegan
04 May 2023

Same good food at a different location

This was our first time at this location, Palm Springs being our usual. Menu is the same and I had the Munchwrap Supreme w/Loaded Potato Salad. The Munchwrap was the same as in PS. I have ever only had it once where the tostada in the middle is actually still crispy. That was the first time. I like the potato salad in PS a little better. The potatoes aren't cooked to be as soft and there was a little too much "mayo" at this location. Flavors were still the same, though.

Friends who joined us ordered burgers and the patties looked a little different than what we see in PS. Maybe each location makes its own patties? Maybe they're cooked differently? The ones here appeared to be "smashed". In any case, they enjoyed the burgers.

There is a larger selection of fountain drinks here, but no major differences. When we arrived, the one person taking orders was on the phone taking a catering order that was problematic, so we ended up ordering on-app after waiting for 10 minutes. Everything worked out fine and the order taker came around to all the tables during our meal ensuring everyone was taken care of and got everything they needed. Kudos for that!

Pros: Friendly staff, Good food

Cons: Parking can be problematic

JMartinez_vgn

Points +44

Vegan
24 Feb 2023

Awesome

Good place to get some vegan comfort food

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very friendly service

MoniqueMaccari

Points +139

Vegan
29 Jan 2023

Vegan and organic

Breakfast, share, salads, soups, entrees, burguer, kids

Pros: Organic, Herbivore since 1994, Nice place

Cons: Expensive

eric

Points +20056

Vegan
27 Sep 2022

An O.G. Vegan Go-to!

I've been going to Native Foods since it opened and the original days under different ownership. It's gone through many changes and has definitely seen a lull in some of the things I used to like about it. However, I've been returning more frequently recently and I feel the new menu items are worth checking out. My favorites are the BBQ Platter sub cauliflower, the rainbow salad, and the cool chick sandwich. I also sometimes get the twister wrap sub tempeh with the spicy chipotle.
It's great to see the recent menu changes and hopefully they'll continue to improve their menu.

Pros: Diverse menu, Decent prices

Kplant

28 Sep 2022

Last I heard Sysco (food distributor) makes ALL the food and delivers. Once on site it is reheated and stylized on the plate. There is no ❤ for the food. It is like frozen dinners reheated. No thanks! Sorry.

mmuqtasid

28 Sep 2022

I loved native foods from years ago and recently got a chance to visit a few weeks ago. It was notably changed and I can't say I was impressed because I wasn't.

Paris

18 Oct 2022

MikeFeinstein

19 Feb 2023

Eric, do you remember when the Westwood restaurant of Native Foods opened? Palm Springs was the first in 1994, when in Westwood?

eric

22 Feb 2023

Hello Mike, well they started in 1994 according to their website. I’m not sure when this location opened, but I imagine it was around 2003.

MikeFeinstein

22 Feb 2023

I am pretty sure the Westwood location came in the 1990s, not as late as 2003. I'll ask Tanya next time I go to her Chef Tanya's in Palm Spring and/or Palm Desert. And will report back here

mnygren

22 Jul 2023

It has had an interesting evolution. I was going here a bit when I was taking classes at UCLA.

I am pretty sure Native Foods just had the two locations in the desert before they started expanding. Anyone know what there first location outside the dessert was and when it opened?

MikeFeinstein

31 Jul 2023

I think it was in 2003 after all. I asked Tanja about it a few months ago and I think that is what she said

Vegan_Elf

11 Feb 2024

Think I've put on half a stone just from looking at the pictures of all the yummy food! X x

Banangela97

Points +2366

Vegan
22 Sep 2022

👌

Always a nice visit!

Pros: 100% vegan, Nice inside

LaraLemons

Points +1688

Vegan
28 Aug 2022

Yummy and varied vegan fare!

Not a particularly fancy venue but the food is terrific. Loads of options and I wish we could have tried more! Also, the lavender lemonade is so good!

JD83

15 Sep 2022

PedroBeltrao

Points +2261

Vegan
20 Jul 2022

Great Vegan Chain

I became a fan of Native foods in 2013 when I was at Chicago. Since then, every time I'm at a city that has a Native foods restaurant I need to go there, and this applies to when I'm at LA. I've been to this restaurant for the first time in 2017.

The food's quality at Native Foods is always very solid and never disappoints, there are sometimes better days, sometimes not so good days, but it's always quite good. Unfortunately my fav Native Foods location closed a few years ago (the Culver City one), but this one is also great.

I greatly recommend the meatball sub, the oklahoma burger and the kale summer salad! I will add pictures as soon as I find them :D

Pros: Very solid quality, Tasty food

SarahGraup

Points +16

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

Great vegan restaurant

This is one of my go to restaurants! It’s a fair price- a little expensive but not terrible. I recommend their chicken burgers and the nachos are huge for only $8!

Pros: All vegan, Has monthly specials!

Cons: Not many gf options

Shanticlare

Points +442

Vegan
01 Jun 2022

Great!!

I come here all the time with my friends and family. It is good every time and I like everything on their menu.

Pros: All vegan, Not too salty, Not too pricey

Laura020689

Points +510

Vegan
18 May 2022

Really tasty food

Everything tasted really really good! Totally recommend this place :)

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-18

kaleyeah87

Points +375

Vegan
01 May 2022

Yummy and reliable

I love this place so much, I must have gotten food from here at least eight times by now lol. I have had a great experience each time, whether in-person or through delivery. The staff are friendly and always get my order right. There are lots of options on the menu. I especially love the cauliflower dippers, they're so flavorful! Honestly though you can't go wrong with anything here. Also, their dessert parfaits are delicious. They may look unassuming on the outside but they taste amazing. Most vegan desserts of that type rely a lot on coconut cream or tofu but with Native Food's, I can't taste any coconut or tofu. Also, the ambience is pretty good and it's a nice place to get some work done.

polinalogunova

Points +24

Vegan
04 Apr 2022

Cheap, it’s only 1 +,dirty place, not tasty

Service on -1, no smile, bad experience

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Not tasty

KarolaSM

Points +287

Vegan
27 Mar 2022

The best in LA!

I’m in love with this restaurant, all their food is really good, tasty, all whole products, and sustainable packaging.
The buffalo chicken is my favorite!

Pros: Good price, Whole Foods, Tasty

Bbunny

Points +247

Vegan
05 Feb 2022

The absolute best

Native Foods is unparalleled and a staple for me. Everything I’ve ordered from there has been perfect. Lots of different options. Nice setup. High quality food.

My favorite beverage in the whole world is their lavender lemonade. I wish I could buy it by the gallons.

Pros: Lots of delicious options, Lavender lemonade, Neat setup

Cons: I can’t buy the lavender lemonade by the gallon , Lol that one was a joke

TheBadBuddha

Points +54

Vegan
20 Jan 2022

Maybe the Vest Vegan in LA

This has been my favorite Vegan restaurant in LA since they opened. And I’ve tried them all. #Veganuary

Pros: Tasty food, Lavender Lemonade!

Cons: There’s only 1 location in LA

gutoi

Points +381

Vegetarian
12 Sep 2021

One one of my favs, evermore!

Enough said, my review is bias, know the place forever, always visit when on area of Westwood. Evermore...

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-12


Updated from previous review on 2021-09-12


Updated from previous review on 2021-09-12


Updated from previous review on 2021-09-12

Pros: Super good super!!, Affordable for the masses.

Cons: Nada!

niyaz

Points +52

Vegetarian
20 Aug 2021

Great all around

Plenty of options for everyone. My dad and I both got vegan burgers which were great. My mom prefers vegan food without mock meat, and she had plenty to chose from (she got a chickpea shawarma bowl and loved it). The lavender lemonade was also great and refreshing. It was cold but had no ice, so it wasn’t watered down/mostly ice. Nut free and gluten free items were labeled, perfect for my mom and bf with allergies.

Pros: Nut allergy friendly, Gluten free options , Quick pick up

Kplant

Points +3984

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Used to be great though NOT

Back in the day this place was amazing. Now they don't make anything. It is all prepared by Sysco. The menu is now limited. It is more like a commissary for UCLA Students. It maybe vegan though no thank you. This place looks closed. All the tables are empty. Takeout maybe.

Cons: Greasy food., Reheated food.

PlantBasedSavant

Points +81

Vegan
12 Jan 2021

It used to be so good

When Tanya owned it, it was the best vegan joint in LA. After it went corporate, it couldn't get out of it's own way. You couldn't have made a restaurant feel more decentralized. They should go back to the original menus and add so much of that back. The Philly Peppersteak, the Moby Dick, the Tijuana Tacos, The Mad Cowboy, The Jerk Burger, The Azteca Salad, and the BLTease! Those were just amazing menu items. They had the best pizza in town hands down. The cheese that they used to use on the Nachos was mouth watering. Native Foods was in a league of its own. It's still feels more chef crafted than Veggie Grill, but it isn't what it was. They should just bring back Tanya. That being said, there are still some great menu items. The manager is a very nice man.

Pros: Chef crafted feel / make their own patties , Pretty easy parking now that Westwood is so empty, Nice Manager

Cons: Trashed a great legacy, Decentralized feel, Need more friendly concerned staff

CelesteMancia

Points +87

Vegan
06 Nov 2020

Top-Tier

One of the best vegan places I’ve ever tried, even my non-vegan family members love it.

SamanthaWright

Points +42

Vegan
03 Oct 2020

So delicious!!

The double burger and sweet potatoe fries were AMAZING! Friendly staff and order was quickly made.

Pros: Vegan only options

natvv

Points +329

Vegan
15 Jul 2020

FAVE.

This is my FAVOURITE chain. I hope they bring back the Reuben soon - it was my fave! They have a great rewards app, run really good discounts and promos, and finally have a location up in LA! I go here at least once a week. They also recently upgraded their BBQ burger - it’s another must try! DELICIOUS! Grab a Boylan soda too, they’re so tasty!

Pros: delicious, good discounts, selection

Cons: only in CA!

DaliaBessudo

Points +39

Vegetarian
29 Mar 2020

Delicious!

One of my favorite places. Excellent food!

mymagicjourney

Points +737

Vegan
18 Jan 2020

So so good!!

Native foods never disappoints!! The food is always so flavorful and filling. I always get the buffalo wings and nachos!! My favorites! I love that they always have quite a few options to choose from for dessert. The service is always quick and the locale is very nice!




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