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. Open Mon-Sat 10:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
281 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
Vegan Vagabond
Points +5012
They’re back! - Edit
I’ve been going to Native Foods for close to 25 years. I have always loved native foods. Unfortunately, the original chef/founder is no longer associated with the business and the chain is being run by accountants. Many of the locations around the country have closed, including most of the Chicago locations. The food can be hit or miss sometimes when I order from here it is very good and many times is just not prepared that well. YMMV. 
Read moreEdit 5/18/24: Under new management. This location is independently owned and operated. It’s much better and more consistent.
Edit again 4/3/25: The new owners of this location have started adding Senegalese dishes to the menu. I have never had Senegalese food, so I jumped in with both feet. I let the guy behind the counter recommend which of the three dishes I should order. He recommended the Yassa Chick’n. It was very good.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-18
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MarcWilhelm
Points +52
A great Native Foods! - Edit
Food is top notch. Service is fast, kind and thoughtful.Everything is great wraps and sandwiches. I could honestly eat here everyday.
Read morePros: All vegan, and so delicious, Great desserts , Great variety
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Diti51
Points +33
Great vegan food in Chicago - Edit
Fresh delicious food. Got taco salad with tempeh. Quick service. Reasonably priced. Definitely recommend if in Chicago looking for casual great vegan food for lunch or dinner.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients , Quick and friendly service, Reasonably priced.
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hnn1
Points +283
Peanut Butter Parfait is a must! - Edit
Delicious peanut butter parfait! Liked the buffalo chicken run ranch but wasn’t crazy about the orange cauliflower bowl because it looks so good on the menu but I couldn’t taste any orange. I asked for some sweet chili and hot sauce to give it some kick. Wish I would have tried the Senegalese options instead!
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ravKlein
Points +410
Senegalese food add-on great, too! - Edit
I used to go to Native Foods in CA, and always loved it. When I realized they have one in Chicago owned by a Senegalese man, I decided to try his sub-menu and it was delicious!
Read morePros: Tasty chicken with Senegalese tastes, Good service, Relaxing
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riceandbeanes
Points +178
Good Food! - Edit
I got the taco salad, which came out within 5 minutes and was quite tasty and filling!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Tasty, Fast
Cons: ~$15 for fast casual
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sarahelizi
Points +138
Quiet, fast, DELICIOUS - Edit
Took my parents here, we were one of two tables in the place—they are not vegan, adverse to vegan cheese and my dad doesn’t like tofu—we tried the nachos, chicken fingers, and chicken BLT, and they loved it all. Dad said their dill potato salad is the best potato salad he’s ever had. I’m still thinking about that PB chocolate pudding days later. Excited to come back and try the Senegalese food!
Read morePros: Good prices, Fast, Wide selection
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gansemarsch
Points +76
Really really tasty - Edit
Tasty and easy to get to from union station
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FroadEatz
Points +1214
Good comfort food - Edit
We got the munchwrap and a chicken bacon avo club with a couple of alterations. The food came as ordered and was ready to go when we arrived. Be sure to stir the Mac and cheese if you get take out because the cheese settles to the bottom!
Read moreWe would eat here again and try some more dishes.
Update: We got takeout from Native Foods again and tried the Senegalese Trio. It was really good and I recommend trying it!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-07
Pros: All vegan
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Gopala108
Points +4004
all vegan comfort food - Edit
The first time I ever went to Native Foods was at this location in Chicago. I had the Oklahoma Vegan Cowboy Sandwich w/ sweet potato fries. This is hearty fare and portions are big. For a nice cheap date you could easily split an order of vegan nachos w/ a significant other or a friend. Native Foods is all vegan and is a great company especially for a chain which has good values I feel plus is the perfect place to bring people on the fence about trying familiar comfort foods veganized. Yay, for Native Foods!!
Read morePros: all vegan comfort food
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jcmichigan
Points +18
Really tasty - Edit
Had the taco salad and chili. The taco salad was amazingly delicious! Fresh ingredients and super nice staff. I will be back for more.
Read morePros: Delicious food
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Ilaria96
Points +365
Super consigliato. - Edit
Menù interamente vegano, tutto ottimo. Super consigliato! ❤️🍔🍟
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-09
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
We love Native Foods - Edit
Used to go to their LA location- it was nice to try familiar favorites and some new ones in a different place. Great food, excellent menu.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
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Lynn83
Points +108
Mac and cheese is worth a try! - Edit
Nice staff and good food. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese a lot. Also had a sandwich that was pretty good.
Read morePros: Mac and cheese!, Nice staff
Cons: Plastic fork and knive, Some tables seemed dirty
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Keyz2026
Points +4797
CHICAGO BEST 👌🏾 - Edit
Everything was top line from the owner customer service to him bringing us our food. Everything was delicious 😋. Definitely will be my favorite place to eat again when I visit Chicago.
Read morePros: Customer service , Food, Location
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Renefo
Points +62
Top! - Edit
The Jalapeno Burger is fabolous! All in all a great place with huge variety of delicious offers!
Read morePros: Jalapeno Burger, Great Service, Variety
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julie9.
Points +437
So so good! - Edit
Cauliflower poboy and Mac and cheese were so delicious! Inside was pretty spacious and cute too. Will definitely be back and would recommend!
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SaskiaNL
Points +46
Amazing cheeseburger - Edit
Although it looked cozy to eat there, it was way too cold, so we decided to order to go. Unfortunately the sweet potato fries were therefore flabby.
Read morePros: The only restaurant where we found vegan noodles, The cheeseburger was really great
Cons: Too cold to eat there.
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bmorski
Points +47
Delicious … - Edit
I took a chance, based on reviews, to Fran a quick dinner at Native Foods. I am so glad that I did. I went a bit wild … having the lavender lemonade and elite dip … moving on to the tacos … and finishing with the bistro burger on a pretzel bun. OMG! A taste sensation. Everything was so delicious.
Read morePros: Taste, Quality , Price
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TiannaPrichard
Points +262
Great meal after a long train ride - Edit
I needed a nice, hearty meal after the train into Chicago. This was a walkable distance and was our first choice since it’s all vegan. The burgers were great, the juice was fresh, and the mac and cheese was soooo good.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Great options, All vegan menu
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kyoungbird
Points +1895
This place is incredible - Edit
As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the owner with great vibes. The full menu is vegan and has so many options. I got the bbq brisket sandwich and it was just amazing. I loved this place
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ZadiaLovesLife
Points +28
My Favorite Vegan Restaurant in Chicago - Edit
I'm a huge fan of Native Foods. The selection is great, fresh ingredients and the dishes have so much flavor! I recently tried the "shrimp", the BBQ
Read more"Chicken" salad and the Oatmeal Cream Pie for the first time. EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT!
As a vegetarian foodie, you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. I also really love the Buffalo Chicken wrap and the Soul Bowl - my go-to orders.
Dining area is always clean - recently upgraded with a mural. Staff is always super friendly and service is quick. I've eaten in, ordered takeout and ordered online for pickup - always a great experience.
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megawatt
Points +230
The fastest food ever - Edit
The food came out instantly and was delicious. They have a great big and open restaurant.
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sayurii
Points +414
Nice sandwich - Edit
Ordered the muchwrap supreme with potato fries, it was good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-13
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EYming
Points +41
Tasty! - Edit
Tried the tacos 3 ways as there were so many options I didn’t know what to order! Friendly and fast service too. Highly recommend this place.
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Esryn
Points +157
nice food! - Edit
pretty good food, nice staff, also completely vegan! kinda fast-foody that’s why im not giving 5 stars, still really nice tho.
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SabrinaJaffe
Points +634
Loved it - Edit
Great food, friendly staff, fast service. Prices were reasonable too.
Read morePros: All vegan
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