Native Foods - Encinitas

Good but somewhat spendy Vegan fast food. They are imaginative and usually very good. We would welcome one in Cheyenne, WY. The various self-serve beverages are a tasty and healthier departure from the soda pop found at most other places. For dinner we shared: 'Soul Bowl ' Southern fried Native chicken with organic red beans, organic brown rice, steamed veggies and kale. Topped with ranch and BBQ sauce. Served with freshly baked cornbread. $10 'Native Chicken Wings ' Native chicken wings made just the way you like ‘em: crispy or grilled, naked or with your choice of sauce (Buffalo or Thai chili cilantro). Served with a side of creamy ranch. Small $6 Regular $8 Sweet Potato Fries [GF] $3 'Bistro Steak Sandwich ' Our Native Seitan Steak, thinly sliced and seared, and topped with house made tofu bleu cheese, oven roasted tomatoes, crispy shallots and arugula, on a toasted baguette. Comes with a free choice of one $2 side. $10 The 'side ' we picked was a side salad. On another trip here we tried: 'Carrot Lox Bagel ' Thin slices of salt-roasted carrots are marinated in lemon, apple cider vinegar, mirin, and smoked paprika and then combined with a thyme-scented cashew cream cheese, peppery arugula, a perfectly toasted bagel, lemon, capers, and house pickled onions. $10 This may not win over everyone, but we enjoy its original approach to an ethnic classic. Bon Appétit

Food here never disappoints. I think the second time I came I got the soul bowl... There 's a reason it 's their signature bowl! We also took a non-vegan here and he really liked the 'chicken ' strips. The service is always very friendly as well, and we 've tried their oatmeal cookies and peanut butter parfaits... All very yummy: (Update: By now I 've been here much more than twice, and I still stand by everything I said before. The service is also always friendly and quick.

Crazy DELICIOUS food, was extremely surprised how fresh and fast the service is and food is made. Great variety of tasty dishes and treats, even a kids menu. Ordered 2 more dishes to go for later as we are a 3 hour drive away. Will definitely stop by when in town again!!!

We have been going here for years and are happy that it is returning to its former glory. Initially we were very impressed with the service and quality of food. Staff changed and with that change came a worsening of service and preparation of the dishes. Now I am happy to say: The burgers are great as are the bowls. I have had a few of the new dishes and they very much satisfied me. This is a great place to take a rookie vegan or someone who want to try it out.

The chicken run ranch if you aren't a vegan fan but want to give it a try, the soul bowl is great too! I am upset with the portion size and prices, I have not visited in a while, the food is smaller portioned, such as my meal, the cornbread, and the oatmeal cookies. The price was even higher than ever. I order the same meal each time and for two people with no drinks, one cookie. I spent over forty dollars which I know I have never paid that much. I won’t come back because I was chased out by the prices. I also order at the San Diego locations. I am a long time customer since years before this last remodel. I loved the food and believed in what they are doing but they have changed my quick bite into a fancy chain that I can’t afford. I am sad about losing this place.