
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
Good vegan option - Edit
Good food, good prices, clean restaurant.
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AlicjaWy
Points +740
Ok just a fast food - Edit
It was ok, prices ok, ok for a fast food
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portlandvegan24
Points +38
Delicious vegan eats! - Edit
I had the double cheeseburger, fries, and chocolate chip cookie. There was lots of seating, fast service, air conditioning, and the food was delicious!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Fast service, Comfortable environment
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Vegandave100
Points +145
Solid vegan option - Edit
Good variety on menu including Sengalese options which i enjoyed. Wife had chicken caesar and liked it.
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paypar
Points +874
OMG THE FLAVOR - Edit
We loved everything we ate! I ordered the senagalese platter and SO SO happy I did. So spicy and flavorful.
Read morePros: Flavors, Friendly, Spacious
Cons: I don’t have one near me, Desserts - could use better options
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zax2000
Points +30
Kick-ass food & friendly service - Edit
The Nashville chicken sandwich was the perfect amount of greasy & the slaw was a perfect consistency.
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LindsayS
Points +100
So good - Edit
Fast food, chic’n ceaser was delicious!
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Gembl
Points +34
Average - Edit
Quick. But minimal salt, and no spice. Some of the worst vegan cheese I've had in a long time.
Read morePros: Speed
Cons: Low salt, No spice
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CoryCole
Points +151
Hits the spot - Edit
This place had just enough eye watering options to make even a meat eater want to stop in.
Read moreDefiantly worth a visit for any Chicago trip.
Pros: Good menu, Fast service, Friendly staff
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Norwottuck
Points +155
Vegan Senegalese Food - Edit
Had the “Beef Mafe” and it was great. The peanut butter and tomato sauce is very unique. Veggies were cooked well, great flavors.
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NotoriousPhD
Points +159
Mediocre - Edit
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)
Read moreHowever, my spouse's sandwich (BBQ somethin) was very good.
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DarkLordSeitan
Points +60
just ok - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-04
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PlantEatR
Points +195
Good variety but flavor just ok - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-29
Pros: Mostly healthy plant-based food, Variety, Reasonable prices
Cons: Lack of flavor, Too much oil
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5535
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 +441
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 +450
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 +183
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 +224
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 +1491
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 +4913
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 +524
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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