Native Foods is usually great, however this new location is in an industrial complex with zero signage. One has to literally guess and go into various buildings to find the place and once you do, it's like bizzaro land. There is no seating, no directions as to how or where to pick up your food and our portions were tiny. Furthermore, I was asking around about if anyone knew where or how to get our food and no one spoke English. There is no way to call either to figure out where this cluster f&#k is so it's like investigating to get your food. I'm not even sure you can order besides on the app. I don't understand why they are charging regular pricing for this mess and we definitely won't be back.
Claudia L.
The quality has definitely changed. I'm not sure if it's because they no longer have a restaurant location and only a pick-up location. I ordered the new spam musubi and it was a mess. Everything was thrown into one box and it wasn't separated. It was not enjoyable. I hope they find a restaurant location soon.
Thaila N.
i was surprised when i opened the box to see it hardly filled at all. there was the smallest amount of tofu/veggie scramble that it didn't even fill the bottom of the box. the flavor of everything is good, there just needs to be way more of it.
Gabriel Melendez
Went here for dinner on a Tuesday with my girl. We were the only one’s in the dinning room, the man behind the register was gentle and polite and he had one of the best Afros I’ve ever seen. I ordered the cauliflower shawarma and a side salad and a bowl of baked potato soup, My girl ordered the brisket burger with a side of macaroni and cheese. Food came out quickly. Salad was nothing special shawarma was good though. My Girl enjoyed her burger but stay away from the macaroni and cheese and soup they’re both bland and had no flavor at all. Overall the experience was, ehh ok.
Steve Bakin
I ordered from Doordash. The food was bad. The burger looked like it has been dropped on the floor and put back together. It was also an hour late. I couldn't reach the restaurant via phone either. I would not trust this restaurant ever in the future.Vegetarian options: Our food was bad. It looked like the burger was dropped on the floor and put back together. It was also an hour late. Couldn't reach the restaurant by phone either.
Julie E.
This place has some great vegan food! The service was great, we had gone midday Tuesday so it wasn't packed at all and the older gentleman who served us was extremely friendly. We sat outside, though there is inside seating, and it was overall just a great time. We ate the almost famous bowl and the Buffalo Mac and cheese, both of which were absolutely delicious! They're leaving Native Foods on 2/15 so go soon! We also got a oatmeal cream pie to go, so much sugary goodness! Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back here.
Pritam Banerjee
Absolutely love going to Native foods. Have tried all their dishes almost. Last time took my dogs and sat in the patio. Definitely recommended. Also love their ambience.
dr.lucy
Obsessed with their meatball sandwich. This place is honestly really good. I think some of their recipes could be better but overall amazing! #Veganuary
Melinda P.
Two of my friends and I tried this place since the restaurant we originally were going to was closed. It was a pretty home cafe-style place! We ordered at the counter after looking at the menu for a few minutes. I ordered a burger with a side of fries. I was super hungry so I was pleasantly surprised when all of the food (including my friends' portions) came out in just about 10 minutes. I inhaled my food since it was super yummy. My friends, however, were able to take half their meals home for lunch the next day! I definitely would come back again to try some of their other meals!
Flan B.
Walked in here and got excited to try the Pesto Grilled Cheese + Tomato soup on a rainy evening. I could taste the pesto and the soup was extremely watery with little tomato flavor. Disappointed as this is my first time trying native foods.Staff was nice and prompt, place has its own restrooms which is rare in the Camp just wish the business would create more flavorful options.
Parking is nearly impossible here. May attempt other spots or figure best time. Heard about the place. I understand the business shoppe model, yet parking must accommodate or certainly provide suggestions on overflow spots. Update. Viewed menu. Nothing I could find originally made in ?. Store brought, packaged goods. Walked out, no purchase. NF been around long enough to be creative by now with preparing plant based whole foods freshly made.
Kaytlin K.
As I've been diary free for quite some time, it's always a struggle to find dairy-free food that tastes "normal" which is why I lean towards vegan cuisine! Native Foods has been no exception to the rule. I came here recently to pick up a few sides of vegan mac for a Friendsgiving, and not only was the mac amazing but a few of my friends commented that they "were surprised I brought regular mac n cheese." Apparently, I had them fooled with how good it was! Everyone working here is super kind and it's in a great spot. Can't wait to come back and try more vegan foods (and their desserts)!
Francisco Rosa
So I've tried 6 items from this location every one being top notch. This is vegan food so they try to make it as close as possible to the real thing. I am not vegan but enjoyed every bite. The deserts are a must specially the oatmeal cream cookie and the pumpkin parfait. The brisket burger was amazing btw.Vegetarian options: It's a vegan restaurant!Kid-friendliness: Saw a child enjoying their meatless food and not messing with the atmosphereParking: Busy busy find the right hour to go if you want parking.Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp.Dietary restrictions: Great for sensitive stomachs.
Jennifer S.
I was confused why no one was sitting inside, until I tried to sit down at a booth and realized, no one can fit in the booths unless they are a toothpick. The table is a very awkward width. Not sure who thought that design was a good idea. The breakfast sandwich was good, but the service wasn't anything special. My husband and I stood by the register for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us.
Ryann C.
Crazy Good Grilled Chicken SandwichWow! This is so delicious... nestled in a little plaza off Bristol . Crazy good is an understatement. They service is personable and they make everyone feel like they're special. Priced at what you imagine Newport Beach vegan chicken sandwiches would be lol. Clean, cute. I would come again.
Native Foods is usually great, however this new location is in an industrial complex with zero signage. One has to literally guess and go into various buildings to find the place and once you do, it's like bizzaro land. There is no seating, no directions as to how or where to pick up your food and our portions were tiny. Furthermore, I was asking around about if anyone knew where or how to get our food and no one spoke English. There is no way to call either to figure out where this cluster f&#k is so it's like investigating to get your food. I'm not even sure you can order besides on the app. I don't understand why they are charging regular pricing for this mess and we definitely won't be back.
The quality has definitely changed. I'm not sure if it's because they no longer have a restaurant location and only a pick-up location. I ordered the new spam musubi and it was a mess. Everything was thrown into one box and it wasn't separated. It was not enjoyable. I hope they find a restaurant location soon.
i was surprised when i opened the box to see it hardly filled at all. there was the smallest amount of tofu/veggie scramble that it didn't even fill the bottom of the box. the flavor of everything is good, there just needs to be way more of it.
Went here for dinner on a Tuesday with my girl. We were the only one’s in the dinning room, the man behind the register was gentle and polite and he had one of the best Afros I’ve ever seen. I ordered the cauliflower shawarma and a side salad and a bowl of baked potato soup, My girl ordered the brisket burger with a side of macaroni and cheese. Food came out quickly. Salad was nothing special shawarma was good though. My Girl enjoyed her burger but stay away from the macaroni and cheese and soup they’re both bland and had no flavor at all. Overall the experience was, ehh ok.
I ordered from Doordash. The food was bad. The burger looked like it has been dropped on the floor and put back together. It was also an hour late. I couldn't reach the restaurant via phone either. I would not trust this restaurant ever in the future.Vegetarian options: Our food was bad. It looked like the burger was dropped on the floor and put back together. It was also an hour late. Couldn't reach the restaurant by phone either.
This place has some great vegan food! The service was great, we had gone midday Tuesday so it wasn't packed at all and the older gentleman who served us was extremely friendly. We sat outside, though there is inside seating, and it was overall just a great time. We ate the almost famous bowl and the Buffalo Mac and cheese, both of which were absolutely delicious! They're leaving Native Foods on 2/15 so go soon! We also got a oatmeal cream pie to go, so much sugary goodness! Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back here.
Absolutely love going to Native foods. Have tried all their dishes almost. Last time took my dogs and sat in the patio. Definitely recommended. Also love their ambience.
Obsessed with their meatball sandwich. This place is honestly really good. I think some of their recipes could be better but overall amazing! #Veganuary
Two of my friends and I tried this place since the restaurant we originally were going to was closed. It was a pretty home cafe-style place! We ordered at the counter after looking at the menu for a few minutes. I ordered a burger with a side of fries. I was super hungry so I was pleasantly surprised when all of the food (including my friends' portions) came out in just about 10 minutes. I inhaled my food since it was super yummy. My friends, however, were able to take half their meals home for lunch the next day! I definitely would come back again to try some of their other meals!
Walked in here and got excited to try the Pesto Grilled Cheese + Tomato soup on a rainy evening. I could taste the pesto and the soup was extremely watery with little tomato flavor. Disappointed as this is my first time trying native foods.Staff was nice and prompt, place has its own restrooms which is rare in the Camp just wish the business would create more flavorful options.
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Parking is nearly impossible here. May attempt other spots or figure best time. Heard about the place. I understand the business shoppe model, yet parking must accommodate or certainly provide suggestions on overflow spots. Update. Viewed menu. Nothing I could find originally made in ?. Store brought, packaged goods. Walked out, no purchase. NF been around long enough to be creative by now with preparing plant based whole foods freshly made.
As I've been diary free for quite some time, it's always a struggle to find dairy-free food that tastes "normal" which is why I lean towards vegan cuisine! Native Foods has been no exception to the rule. I came here recently to pick up a few sides of vegan mac for a Friendsgiving, and not only was the mac amazing but a few of my friends commented that they "were surprised I brought regular mac n cheese." Apparently, I had them fooled with how good it was! Everyone working here is super kind and it's in a great spot. Can't wait to come back and try more vegan foods (and their desserts)!
So I've tried 6 items from this location every one being top notch. This is vegan food so they try to make it as close as possible to the real thing. I am not vegan but enjoyed every bite. The deserts are a must specially the oatmeal cream cookie and the pumpkin parfait. The brisket burger was amazing btw.Vegetarian options: It's a vegan restaurant!Kid-friendliness: Saw a child enjoying their meatless food and not messing with the atmosphereParking: Busy busy find the right hour to go if you want parking.Wheelchair accessibility: There was a ramp.Dietary restrictions: Great for sensitive stomachs.
I was confused why no one was sitting inside, until I tried to sit down at a booth and realized, no one can fit in the booths unless they are a toothpick. The table is a very awkward width. Not sure who thought that design was a good idea. The breakfast sandwich was good, but the service wasn't anything special. My husband and I stood by the register for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged us.
Crazy Good Grilled Chicken SandwichWow! This is so delicious... nestled in a little plaza off Bristol . Crazy good is an understatement. They service is personable and they make everyone feel like they're special. Priced at what you imagine Newport Beach vegan chicken sandwiches would be lol. Clean, cute. I would come again.