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  • 5/5 Kate L. 2 years ago on Google • 181 reviews
    I love Native Foods in Chicago, and was pretty excited to find this location in LA. The chicken tenders were crispy and tasted just like non-vegan ones, with buffalo, hot honey, and ranch sauces. Their vegan ranch is creamy and great. The sandwich I had included a nice aioli and potato chips under a pretzel bun, and the sweet potato fries were thin and crispy with a light seasoning. Their vegan grilled chicken totally pulled itself off as actual chicken. Their vegan desserts are excellent, especially the oatmeal cookie pinwheels and the pumpkin cheesecake cup. It can be a challenge to find good vegan cheesecake flavors but they did it! The ambiance is relaxed and friendly. I’d definitely go back to try some of their healthier options, too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mediscover s. 1 year ago on Google • 494 reviews
    Good vegan food and convenient location. The order was fast and food was delivered quickly. The food tasted good. We tried different locations of native foods before and this was the first time we ate in this location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jabulani “King Kandy Show” I. 1 year ago on Google • 123 reviews
    🫑👍🏾👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🥑Native foods had an amazing assortment of meal. I think native foods is the top tier vegan restaurant in Los Angeles county. Native foods ended up closing a couple of their stores probably due to expansion issues or the pandemic. Native foods is amazing restaurant I think that anyone that is vegan or not vegan would enjoy this wonderful Cafe. The meal I chose was a delightful vegan chicken sandwich delicious with tomato ranch red onions and a wonderful fresh made bun soft as though cloud in the sky. 🥑Then the kitties had chicken tenders with french fries season to perfection. The service was good I would compare it to like a Sonic drive-thru wasn't really personable but you know when you're ordering vegan chicken and fries you're not expecting flamanian mignon vegan. Keep it in mind then whenever you eat at a vegan restaurant you're eating nothing but vegetables and these veggie heads are really really interesting sometimes. But we give this a five star because nothing in the world can compare to native foods another la vegan restaurant that is given my Michelin star.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rick L. 6 years ago on Google • 435 reviews
    I had one of the best tasting dishes I’ve ever had at Native Foods Cafe in Westwood. Native Foods is a chain offering counter-order, bring to your table completely vegetarian fair. A few other places do this in an upscale-ish fast-food environment and I think Native Foods stands out above the handful of competition. So that dish: It was the “Southern-Fried Chicken and Waffles”. It was awesome. It’s a few weeks later and I’m still thinking about all these flavors. The Sriracha maple syrup (read that again and start drooling.) The perfectly textured breaded “chicken” mixed in with the perfectly cooked waffles. I will definitely have this dish many times in the future. I may cut this review short to go get it again right now. My wife was excited about the Buddha Bowl - with sweet potatoes and shiitake mushrooms. But some of the sweet potatoes were undercooked and some overcooked. She thought it was a bit too rice-heavy (relative to the other ingredients) and the addition of the pineapple made the dish a tad too sweet. The rice was listed as “cilantro jasmine rice” but not many of those flavors came through and it tasted like plain rice. Our kid liked the chicken strips though, he said, not as much as the ones at the similar style vegetarian chain restaurant. (But he’s 9 and his opinions change as often as leaves fall off trees in fall.) The self-serve Watermelon Fresca was delightful. Both my wife and our kid really enjoyed the lavender lemonade that came with the kids meal. Despite is not being a perfect experience, because of the many, many vegetarian options here, and the super-awesome-craveworthy “Chicken” and Waffles dish we definitely would come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tara F. 2 years ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Signed up for Native Foodie Rewards and received an immediate $5 off... grabbed up some vegetarian nachos for lunch (veggie taco meat is not vegan, but is delicious), which are (even at regular price) a full meal for less than $10?! I’m obsessed with Native Foods.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NOHBDYLOVESPLUTO U. 10 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    (The picture) This is the bbq brisket… VEGGGGAAAANN!!! Everything is vegan there, it was delicious the service was above and beyond. Will come back if I’m around for sure. Price range… 13-20. That’s including the tip, you gotta tip bro! Lol 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💎💎💎💎💎💣💣💣💣💣 Go get that! Thank you for your service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marisa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the Crazy Good Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which is perfect if you like truffle flavoring. Everything here is vegan and I've never had something I didn't love.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Delicious, fairly affordable, healthy food. My buddha bowl was really good and came out quickly. The restaurant is 100% vegan and they have several gluten-free options that are clearly labeled on the menu. Even my meat-eater friend loved it so much, she tried to recreate the bowl at home. Definitely recommend Native Foods!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura F. 4 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Pretty good place for food. I liked second floor, interior is simple, but clean. Nice atmosphere, good service, delicious food. We had Cauliflower for appetizer, and two burgers. Popping jalapeños was extremely tasty! Probably the best vegan burger I’ve ever had. Unexpectedly delicious was side of potato dill salad! Thank you for good experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayur P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an amazing plant-based burger restaurant! I ordered the nashville hot burger, which was excellent although I was expecting a bit spicier. The fries were flavored well, but they seemed a bit cold when I got them. The watermelon agua fresca was excellent and refreshing! I will be back to try some of the other burgers here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vanshaj J. 1 year ago on Google
    I had originally intended to dine at Kazu Nori, but after waiting in line for some time, I decided to try a different restaurant. And am I ever glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the welcoming atmosphere created by the friendly and attentive staff. But the food was the real standout for me. The dishes were healthy, fresh, and bursting with flavor. As I savored every bite, I felt truly invigorated and nourished. I must say, the overall experience was exceptional, and I can't wait to return. In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant. The food and service were outstanding, and I left feeling refreshed and satisfied. Don't hesitate to give it a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was excellent, and the service was even better. If your ever in the area, you have to try it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of THE BEST Vegan restaurants in the city. We have been to many but Native Foods has got to be the best hands down. Everything on the menu is simply deeeeelicious and believe We Know😁 My personal all time favorite is their BBQ Brisket Burger😋 If you ever go to Native Foods you have absolutely got to try it. The best thing about Native Foods is that it does not taste like "vegan versions" of regular food. Its just plain good food period. I highly recommend trying it whether you are vegan or not.🤗
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caspar N. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious! I got the grilled chik’n sandwich and a salad. Nice big, open interior, with a second floor. Gf got the nachos. Perfect portions and temperature. All plant based meat is prepared in house. The texture and flavor of the chik’n was amazing and cooked perfectly. We parked at the Broxton parking garage and took a short 5 min walk; much easier than try to find street parking
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dawn M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a restaurant I have loved for years! Unfortunately their prices have gone up and their quality and portion size has gone down. My husband and I are still amazed at the ability to make the food taste so amazing. This last visit we got the Brussels sprouts, nachos, BBQ beef briskets sandwich and the chicken avocado sandwich. The chicken avocado sandwich was highly disappointing. It was very dry and now they want to charge extra for sauce. That wouldn't matter if they put enough sauce on it. We used to buy a year's worth of gift cards in December because they were at a discount. Now we just pay as we go because we do not know how long we will continue to visit.

  • 5/5 BRIAN G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for meat and non-meat eaters alike. Yes, it's all plant-based, but even my meat-eater friends love the food! This is fast vegan/vegetarian food without sacrifice. The menu has a lot of variety and everything is so flavorful (and I've tried almost everything). Sad the Santa Monica Ocean Park location closed so I have to make a small trek to visit, but it is worth it! Be sure to download their app for reward points. It doesn't take long to attain some free $$ toward your purchase.

  • 3/5 M Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an okay restaurant. I ordered their wrap and was below my expectations. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. In addition, the tables here are not the cleanest either. However, the staff at the cashier was very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Kat R. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best VEGAN/PLANT-BASED spots. Chicken Run Ranch burger FTW.

  • 5/5 Montgomery M. 3 years ago on Google
    Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Native Foods. I got the meatball sub with fries. The sub was delicious, gooey and tasted fresh. It wasn't heavy at all. The fries were a little cold but they tasted good. Their oatmeal pie cookie sandwich was very tasty as well. I am definitely going back here to try their other dishes!

  • 4/5 Simone R. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant and I have always had a positive experience at the one in Westwood Village but unfortunately on my last visit members of staff didn't seem to be mentioning to customers (even after my mention and concern) with one customer at the time about wearing a mask, one customer walked around freely without his mask the whole time whilst inside the restaurant, nor social distancing either. Also tables were not being wiped down and the restaurant was not busy at the time, staff just chatting between themselves. I phoned and spoke with the Manager and he was very defensive and came across as a little aggressive too.

  • 5/5 Maisie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great options for vegan people!!! Sooo many different types of meals to choose from, and they do a great job with still making it taste great. My recs are the nachos (spicy!), munchwrap supreme, and the twister wrap.

  • 5/5 Flo E. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the food here. I crave it sometimes. I absolutely love the Gastroburger. And the limited Brunchie Munchie (pictured) was sooo good as well. I hope they bring it back. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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