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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1114 Gayley Ave (at Westwood Village), West Los Angeles, California, USA, 90024
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Last update on 26 Jun 2023 by Banangela97
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77 Reviews
First Review by heatherveganmom
Cali_co
Points +135
Effective place! - Edit
Nice staff and fast service.
Read moreFood is always good and tasty.
Updated from previous review on 2017-01-05
Pros: food, food
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EmmanuelMartinez
Points +22
Lots of delicious food! - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants. It's too bad they're closing down in two months.
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byoung2514
Points +252
Orange Cauliflower - Edit
I got the orange cauliflower and it was pretty good
Read morePros: Fast service, All vegan
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SoCalCal
Points +1857
Same good food at a different location - Edit
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.
Read moreFriends 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
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JMartinez_vgn
Points +44
Awesome - Edit
Good place to get some vegan comfort food
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Very friendly service
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MoniqueMaccari
Points +139
Vegan and organic - Edit
Breakfast, share, salads, soups, entrees, burguer, kids
Read morePros: Organic, Herbivore since 1994, Nice place
Cons: Expensive
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eric
Points +20624
An O.G. Vegan Go-to! - Edit
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.
Read moreIt's great to see the recent menu changes and hopefully they'll continue to improve their menu.
Pros: Diverse menu, Decent prices
Kplant
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.
Read moremmuqtasid
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.
Read moreParis
Looks great!
Read moreMikeFeinstein
Eric, do you remember when the Westwood restaurant of Native Foods opened? Palm Springs was the first in 1994, when in Westwood?
Read moreeric
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.
Read moreMikeFeinstein
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
Read moremnygren
It has had an interesting evolution. I was going here a bit when I was taking classes at UCLA.
Read moreI 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
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
Read moreVegan_Elf
Think I've put on half a stone just from looking at the pictures of all the yummy food! X x
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Banangela97
Points +2621
👌 - Edit
Always a nice visit!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Nice inside
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LaraLemons
Points +1714
Yummy and varied vegan fare! - Edit
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!
Read moreJD83
Nice 👍🏼
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PedroBeltrao
Points +2360
Great Vegan Chain - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
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SarahGraup
Points +16
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
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!
Read morePros: All vegan, Has monthly specials!
Cons: Not many gf options
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Shanticlare
Points +472
Great!! - Edit
I come here all the time with my friends and family. It is good every time and I like everything on their menu.
Read morePros: All vegan, Not too salty, Not too pricey
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Laura020689
Points +710
Really tasty food - Edit
Everything tasted really really good! Totally recommend this place :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-18
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kaleyeah87
Points +409
Yummy and reliable - Edit
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.
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polinalogunova
Points +24
Cheap, it’s only 1 +,dirty place, not tasty - Edit
Service on -1, no smile, bad experience
Read morePros: Cheap
Cons: Not tasty
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KarolaSM
Points +287
The best in LA! - Edit
I’m in love with this restaurant, all their food is really good, tasty, all whole products, and sustainable packaging.
Read moreThe buffalo chicken is my favorite!
Pros: Good price, Whole Foods, Tasty
JD83
Nice
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Bbunny
Points +247
The absolute best - Edit
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.
Read moreMy 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
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TheBadBuddha
Points +54
Maybe the Vest Vegan in LA - Edit
This has been my favorite Vegan restaurant in LA since they opened. And I’ve tried them all. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lavender Lemonade!
Cons: There’s only 1 location in LA
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gutoi
Points +660
One one of my favs, evermore! - Edit
Enough said, my review is bias, know the place forever, always visit when on area of Westwood. Evermore...
Read moreUpdated 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!
gutoi
Uh, let's not forget the Palms springs, CA. The very first one ever in the desert !!
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niyaz
Points +52
Great all around - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Nut allergy friendly, Gluten free options , Quick pick up
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Kplant
Points +4563
Used to be great though NOT - Edit
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.
Read moreCons: Greasy food., Reheated food.
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PlantBasedSavant
Points +81
It used to be so good - Edit
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.
Read morePros: 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
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CelesteMancia
Points +87
Top-Tier - Edit
One of the best vegan places I’ve ever tried, even my non-vegan family members love it.
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SamanthaWright
Points +42
So delicious!! - Edit
The double burger and sweet potatoe fries were AMAZING! Friendly staff and order was quickly made.
Read morePros: Vegan only options
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natvv
Points +329
FAVE. - Edit
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!
Read morePros: delicious, good discounts, selection
Cons: only in CA!
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DaliaBessudo
Points +39
Delicious! - Edit
One of my favorite places. Excellent food!
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mymagicjourney
Points +737
So so good!! - Edit
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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