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.


294 Reviews

First Review by ·X·

bsnmy8dn7r

Points +49

Vegan
27 Jul 2025

Good vegan option

Good food, good prices, clean restaurant.

AlicjaWy

Points +740

Vegan
26 Jul 2025

Ok just a fast food

It was ok, prices ok, ok for a fast food

portlandvegan24

Points +38

Vegan
24 Jul 2025

Delicious vegan eats!

I had the double cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate chip cookie. There was lots of seating, fast service, air conditioning, and the food was delicious!

Pros: Delicious food, Fast service, Comfortable environment

Vegandave100

Points +145

Vegan
07 Jul 2025

Solid vegan option

Good variety on menu including Sengalese options which i enjoyed. Wife had chicken caesar and liked it.

paypar

Points +874

Vegan
02 Jul 2025

OMG THE FLAVOR

We loved everything we ate! I ordered the senagalese platter and SO SO happy I did. So spicy and flavorful.

Pros: Flavors, Friendly, Spacious

Cons: I don’t have one near me, Desserts - could use better options

zax2000

Points +30

Vegan
25 Jun 2025

Kick-ass food & friendly service

The Nashville chicken sandwich was the perfect amount of greasy & the slaw was a perfect consistency.

LindsayS

Points +100

Vegan
19 Jun 2025

So good

Fast food, chic’n ceaser was delicious!

Gembl

Points +34

Vegetarian
19 Jun 2025

Average

Quick. But minimal salt, and no spice. Some of the worst vegan cheese I've had in a long time.

Pros: Speed

Cons: Low salt, No spice

CoryCole

Points +151

Vegan
14 Jun 2025

Hits the spot

This place had just enough eye watering options to make even a meat eater want to stop in.
Defiantly worth a visit for any Chicago trip.

Pros: Good menu, Fast service, Friendly staff

Norwottuck

Points +155

Vegan
06 Jun 2025

Vegan Senegalese Food

Had the “Beef Mafe” and it was great. The peanut butter and tomato sauce is very unique. Veggies were cooked well, great flavors.

NotoriousPhD

Points +159

Vegan
08 May 2025

Mediocre

It was just mediocre. It felt a little "cheap", no homemade soulfood vibes at all. I've had the Reuben Sandwich, which honestly just tasted like Cloves. As Side I got the Mac n Cheese, which had a weird cheese sauce (tasted like it was made from a powder, which I am sure it was)
However, my spouse's sandwich (BBQ somethin) was very good.

DarkLordSeitan

Points +60

Vegan
04 May 2025

just ok

food came out fast and there are a lot of options. had the tacos and brussels; tacos were just ok and the brussels seemed like they were fried from frozen.

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-04

PlantEatR

Points +195

Vegan
29 Apr 2025

Good variety but flavor just ok

Great to have vegan options that appeared to be mostly on the healthy side, and wanted to like the food but the options I chose were not the best flavors. Burger had verry little flavor which was a disappointment since was looking forward to house made burger, cauliflower wings had lots of flavor but too much oil and potato salad just had parsley. Would try other options.

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-29

Pros: Mostly healthy plant-based food, Variety, Reasonable prices

Cons: Lack of flavor, Too much oil

Vegan Vagabond

Points +5535

Vegan
03 Apr 2025

They’re back!

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. 

Edit 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

MarcWilhelm

Points +52

Vegan
31 Mar 2025

A great Native Foods!

Food is top notch. Service is fast, kind and thoughtful.Everything is great wraps and sandwiches. I could honestly eat here everyday.

Pros: All vegan, and so delicious, Great desserts , Great variety

Diti51

Points +33

Vegetarian
28 Mar 2025

Great vegan food in Chicago

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.

Pros: Fresh ingredients , Quick and friendly service, Reasonably priced.

hnn1

Points +441

Vegan
27 Mar 2025

Peanut Butter Parfait is a must!

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!

ravKlein

Points +450

Vegan
26 Mar 2025

Senegalese food add-on great, too!

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!

Pros: Tasty chicken with Senegalese tastes, Good service, Relaxing

riceandbeanes

Points +183

Vegan
24 Mar 2025

Good Food!

I got the taco salad, which came out within 5 minutes and was quite tasty and filling!

Pros: All vegan!, Tasty, Fast

Cons: ~$15 for fast casual

sarahelizi

Points +224

Vegan
05 Feb 2025

Quiet, fast, DELICIOUS

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!

Pros: Good prices, Fast, Wide selection

gansemarsch

Points +76

Vegan
14 Dec 2024

Really really tasty

Tasty and easy to get to from union station

FroadEatz

Points +1491

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Good comfort food

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!

We 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

Gopala108

Points +4913

Vegan
02 Dec 2024

all vegan comfort food

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!!

Pros: all vegan comfort food

jcmichigan

Points +18

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

Really tasty

Had the taco salad and chili. The taco salad was amazingly delicious! Fresh ingredients and super nice staff. I will be back for more.

Pros: Delicious food

Ilaria96

Points +524

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

Super consigliato.

Menù interamente vegano, tutto ottimo. Super consigliato! ❤️🍔🍟

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-09

AfterSeeingOkjaTwice

Points +535

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

We love Native Foods

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.

Pros: Friendly staff

Lynn83

Points +108

Vegan
07 Nov 2024

Mac and cheese is worth a try!

Nice staff and good food. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese a lot. Also had a sandwich that was pretty good.

Pros: Mac and cheese!, Nice staff

Cons: Plastic fork and knive, Some tables seemed dirty




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