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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221 Reviews
First Review by Janeg
AnnaNelson
Points +81
Best sandwich ever - Edit
Such a cute little restaurant with the best sandwiches we've ever had! Great deli vibe with sides you'd expect to see and delicious desserts. Not that you'll have room - the sandwiches are so satisfying! (Check in on Yelp for a free Agua Fresca.)
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cheezlessbri
Points +38
Amazing food! Happy people! - Edit
Found this place on Google as we were driving through. Food was so good we are planning a trip back for lunch on our way home! The people were super friendly and really helpful. Definitely don't pass on this place
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TheVeganCowboy
Points +592
Sweet Lil’ Vegan Joint - Edit
Cute little joint off the beaten path. Good Ole vegan deli by the infamous Chef Tanya!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-11-17
Pros: All Vegan, Great Service , Root Beer
Cons: Small place
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Marianolisa
Points +13
Positively Addictive - Edit
I love Chef Tanya's Kitchen! The lasagna and garlic bread makes me swoon! The crack cheese ricotta lives up to its name. And the pumpkin seed pesto and the marinara sauce are supreme. The menu is varied. The staff goes out of their way to be both personable and fabulous. It's nice to be able to take home premade pasta, salad dressings, etc. from the fridge. The tables are set up to be shared and fosters community-building. There are great books, buttons, stickers, and condiments to buy. Cooking classes are offered. And the entire vibe there is positive and uplifting. I consider myself a regular.
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LEGirard
Points +172
Mmmm Good! - Edit
Now I know why people rave about this place. Wish we had it near where I live. We had the pastrami and French dip. Both were amazing. They even sell pre-packaged seitan, various flavors of Mac-n-cheese, vegan croutons, and other vegan stuff to aid in ones own cooking. Very small with limited seating so you might want to plan on take-away.
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beltongirl
Points +455
Amazing - Edit
Pastrami Mami, BLT with avocado and added the cracked cheese, the Mac n cheese was ok, the peanut butter parfait was delicious. BBQ rib sandwich was delicious as well. Don’t think you can go wrong.
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staceybug
Points +54
WOW - Edit
Stopped by Tanya’s based on HC reviews and wow are we glad we did. We had the Cuban and the French Dip. Literally the best sandwiches we’ve ever eaten. I hope the people around here that have access to Tanya’s food realize how good they have it!
Read morePros: Great service
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JTtheveggie
Points +3339
Great takeout options! - Edit
I used to preorder the Wednesday night meal (a house special declared each week) but now some of those options are on the regular menu. I highly recommend the lasagna with a Caesar salad side. As a regular patron, I’ve ordered the holiday lasagna (feeds 10 people easily), and tried almost all of their sandwiches (the Chupacabra being a standout fav).
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carizoe
Points +34
ALL vegan food!!! - Edit
So fresh and delicious!! We had the specials which are served after 4pm. Follow on Instagram to see what the daily specials are. I almost didn't go due to the description that Happy Cow gave saying that most of the food was prepackaged.
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liak
Points +163
What a great surprise! - Edit
I searched on the app for the closest restaurant near me and this was it. It was amazing! We had the hippy ribby (maybe not the exact name) sandwich and the tempeh burger and both were delicious. I hope to go again before we leave town!
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schultzsa913
Points +40
Our favorite vegan restaurant ANYWHERE!!! - Edit
We have been going to Chef Tanya’s Kitchen every time we are in the Palm Springs area. The menu is fantastic but, try the daily specials. I love the African Peanut soup and the Eggy Salad. Also, their nightly bowl specials are awesome. And Tanya and her crew are so friendly.
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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 +1647
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 +2463
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 +240
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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