Lunch counter & deli serving veganized classic sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, and desserts. Specializing in house-made tempeh and seitan. Menu changes, and food comes packaged, ready-to-eat and for to go. Has a stand-up counter and some communal tables for seating. Opened 2017 by Chef Tanya Petrovna, original founder of Native Foods Cafe. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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706 S Eugene Rd, Palm Springs, California, USA, 92264
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210 Reviews
First Review by Janeg
VeganTati
Points +19
Food To Live For - Edit
I love Chef Tanya's Kitchen. It is my go to as often as possible. Her homemade tempeh is amazingly delicious as a burger or topping a salad. Her BLAT is fabulous. Best sandwich ever. The staff is friendly and helpful. Now open from 11am til 8pm. It is a hidden gem of a restaurant. My favorite in the desert. As a vegan, I love being able to order anything from the menu knowing it has no animal products lurking in it.
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cwarrick1
Points +1591
Papusas!! - Edit
What a treat!! Great service and very knowledgeable staff. We both enjoyed a spinach and a zucchini Papusa. They even added jalapeños to them. Will definitely come back.
Read morePros: Good options , Friendly staff
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AnnetteBruhin
Points +2450
Good Sandwiches - Edit
We had pretty good sandwiches and a delicious Peanutbutter Parfait.
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CindyDerekA
Points +30
Desert Gem! - Edit
Found this little Vegan Cafe on Happy Cow as we drove into Palm Springs California! Cute place with great vibe & full of locals. We had the Avacado BLT with seitan bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. It's in an industrial area so well hidden but a fantastic surprise with delicious food!
Read morePros: All vegan
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AileenR.Lopez
Points +18
Love love love! - Edit
Food is super tasty and delicious. Aguas frescas are just as yummy. Mushroom melt is one of my faves along with the torta. Definitely recommend Chef Tanya's!
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Andi12
Points +215
Excellent food! - Edit
I love this place! Everyone is super friendly and chef Tanya is beyond talented!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
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niner
Points +315
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Very friendly workers, casual, tasty!!!
Read morePros: Tasty, Well priced , Fast service
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rockstarwife
Points +35
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
Fresh, creative and delicious! I’d follow Chef Tanya anywhere!
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EmilyHansson
Points +671
Best sandwich I ever had! - Edit
Had the BLT Sandwich with avocado and crack cheese, best sandwich I ever had!
Read morePros: Lots of options and daily specials, Friendly staff
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jimmylegg
Points +58
Wish there was one up north - Edit
Now addicted to the peanut butter cup! What is that made of? Incredible! Had the bbq pork special that I will tell everyone about! Wish a location close to home Santa Cruz? Franchise! I could retire doing this
Read morePros: Everything is literally chef- not a random cook, Fun people, Often has incredible specials
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JustineC
Points +201
Amazing lasagna - Edit
I ordered the lasagna/Caesar salad combo and it was excellent. The lasagna was packed full of flavour and the best I’ve had in a long time.
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly staff, Easy parking out front
Cons: None
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bettywouldgo
Points +156
Chef Tanya for Sainthood! - Edit
Back in 1994 - the same year I became vegan - Chef Tanya founded Native Foods in Palm Springs and was its executive chef. Since then, I've followed Native Foods' trajectory, now headquartered in Chicago with different owners and chefs and restaurants in four states, including one just up the road from me that I patronize regularly. However, I LOVE Chef Tanya's Kitchen because it takes me back to the special spirit of the original Native Foods. Tanya is a spectacularly talented chef, and this tiny cafe offers excellent food, plus a few shelves with a well-curated selection of items for sale, along with a cold case with food to carry out. You may well get to meet Tanya, a true icon of vegan culture, and you'll definitely have a great meal in a space infused with her amazing spirit.
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annebonny
Points +21
One of the best Vegan restaurants on the west coast - Edit
Cool vibes, best vegan sandwiches I’ve had in a while...
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Plantbased420
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
This place is really good best sandwiches
Read morePros: Amazing food
Cons: No bathroom
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LouJimenez
Points +233
Best vegan spot in Palm Springs - Edit
Food is awesome, people are awesome, environment is awesome. I love this place, a must visit spot.
Read moreMy favorite is the cheese panini with protein and the chupacabra chicken.
Pros: All delicious vegan food, Very friendly staff, Easy to order process and phone order.
Cons: Small dinning area, Little parking, but have parking in back
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nonplanar
Points +87
Hooray! A place to celebrate. - Edit
Small but super friendly and all vegan deli style place. So glad it’s here. I hope they will grow so they can expand into a proper restaurant (in addition to their current location)
Read morePros: All vegan!, Eat plants, look good in your pants!
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TattedYankee
Points +376
Delicious food - Edit
I have never been disappointed eating here. The food is always so flavorful, amazing creations
Read morePros: Always new specials
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germanoassuncao
Points +156
Vegan Heaven PS - Edit
A lot of good vegan food. Everything was delicious. Super good service and good vibes.
Read moreHighly recommend.
Pros: Lot of vegan options , Really good service , Seat inside with AC
Cons: Don’t open on Monday’s , Only 10am to 6pm
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akanne
Points +200
Small heaven in the desert - Edit
There are not that many vegan places in Palms Springs but I was thrilled to find this one. The food feels hot me made and not commercial. It’s more like a deli with sandwiches and cold salads and some bowls but it tastes clean. It also seems environmentally friendly with biodegradable straws and wax less paper. Not a lot of seating space and a little pricey. Then again, they make their own Seitan and dressings.
Read morePros: Clean eating , Tasty food, Filling size portions
Cons: Small space, Small menu
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ksflys2
Points +83
So good, even veg-resistant omni loved it - Edit
We were recently traveling to Palm Desert, and I'd heard many great things. We were there during spring break, so I think our wait for food may have been unusually long, but other than that, everything was perfect. I brought my open-minded omni parents (they are in their late 70s) and they loved every bite. They liked it so much they went back and ate there again on their own. And then told their friends about it (who are not as open minded about vegan food) and they went and loved it, too! I don't think you can go wrong ordering the daily special, and everything we tried was amazing. Thank you!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Generous portions, Helpful staff
Cons: Not a lot of seating
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Atp146
Points +290
Friendly environment and awesome food - Edit
We had the chupacabra sandwich and the lasagna and they were both amazing! We also left with some BBQ seitan, super excited! Everyone who worked there was super sweet! Gotta love an awesome vegan place.
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VictoriaShaver
Points +82
Best Vegan spot in Cochella Valley and best place to bring non vegan friends! - Edit
This place is one of the amazing off the beaten path type hot spots you will find in Palm Springs. The offerings are all amazing. I try something new everytime. There is always a special of the day. Refreshing drinks and desserts in addition to the deli style favorites. See the photo of the menu. Yum! Chef Tanya is an accomplished chef and animal advocate. Love, love, love that there is information on adoption from Palm Springs Animal shelter. This place has heart and the staff rock. A must visit when in palm springs, CA.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-06-07
Pros: tasty deli fare and she caters! , unique - nothing like it around , best way to introduce non vegans to good vegan foo
Cons: off the beaten path (both pro an con), only one Chef Tanya Location
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kbs26
Points +50
Worth the trip! - Edit
Great variety of food! Such a cute and quaint little spot - really clean too. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Well priced and good portions as well. Everything we had was delicious and we even ordered food to-go since we were just passing through. I would definitely come back if I’m even remotely close to the area again.
Read morePros: Flavorful, Variety , Homemade
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DylanWagner
Points +60
Great Spot with large proportions - Edit
Friendly staff make it a awesome destination for vegan meals.
Read morePros: Tons of options , To-go options, Weekly specials
Cons: Not a lot of seating, Expensive
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Binkspie
Points +147
Amazing!! - Edit
I had the Chupacabra Chicken. It was outstanding, perhaps the best vegan sandwich I have ever eaten. My dining partner (who is not completely vegan) had the Pastrami Mami and said it was fantastic.
Read morePros: Amazingly delicious
Cons: None
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Crisamar
Points +68
Must try - Edit
I’ve enjoyed Chef Tanya’s cooking even back when she founded Native Foods. If you love that, you’d love her creations here. Try her housemade tempeh. It’s uniquely made with fermented soy and millet. It’s got great texture and flavor. Can’t wait to come back to try more things on the menu
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perryv06
Points +16
Best vegan place - Edit
Love it first time here and I couldn’t believe the BTL IS AMAZING AND THE potato salad
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