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Native Foods

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids

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Shannon Z.

I love the healthy bowl options and the portions are great too! I got the Buddha bowl and loved the flavor. Wish they had alternatives to white rice base but otherwise the ingredients on top were super fresh and loved the pineapple to add some sweetness! Service was great.

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Stephanie L.

I was absolutely devastated when Native Foods started closing its restaurants. Now with only two employee-owned cafés remaining, I was so excited to visit the Palm Springs location! Native Foods has created meal you can feel good about without sacrificing flavor or texture. While everything on the menu is delicious, the Almost Famous Bowl, Bistro Steak Sandwich, and Gastropub Burger are definitely my favorites, especially when paired with the seasoned fries. The Peanut Butter Parfait is so rich and sweet, perfectly complimenting the savoriness of the appetizers and meals. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to dine at Native Foods again and can't wait for my next visit! By dining here, you'll not only help keep the Native Foods legacy going, but also indulge in some of the best plant-based food around!

BBQ Brisket Burger
Maggie C.

So happy to find a Native Foods location out here! I've only been to the one in San Diego (now closed) so this was a happy find. My partner and I split a regular sized chicken tenders for an appetizer. He got the BBQ brisket burger with a side of lemon dill potato salad. I got the almost famous bowl which was chicken tenders on top of mashed potatoes with gravy, cheese and corn. On second thought, I should've got something else since we had chicken tenders for an appetizer but who doesn't love fried chicken. The chicken tenders had perfect breading and perfectly fried. The mashed potatoes got a little salty midway through. I had a bite of the BBQ burger and it was fantastic and so full of flavor. Order at the counter and sit at a table. I went at 3pm so it wasn't super busy. They brought the food out to my table along with cloth napkin-wrapped utensils. I wish there were more locations so I can come here more easily!

BBQ Brisket Burger
Shelby W.

The BBQ brisket burger with seasoned fries was better than a "real" burger from any place in town! Large serving size for a fair price! I'll be thinking about this burger until next time service is attentive and helpful. We've enjoyed Native Foods for many years!

Chicken, Bacon & Avo Club with Seasoned Fries
Andrea P.

First time trying this place out and I must say, I love it. Albert's customer service was top notch from start to finish . I ordered the Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich meal, with the watermelon Fresca drink so good. The flavors on this Sandwich had me going back for more, bite after bite. I've never had vegan food before and must say everything was freshly made with the freshest ingredients. I'm glad my friend put me on to this place and now I have a place I can explore the rest of your menu. Don't hesitate coming by and trying out their amazing vegan food, you won't be disappointed at all.

Options
Laura C.

Native foods was clean and inviting, bright and the man behind the counter was very friendly. The menu full was of different unique flavor palate options. I couldn't decide what to get, there were so many meals I wanted to try, but I was sold on the almost famous bowl because it had vegan chicken and mashed potatoes. It was delicious and the right choice to make. I will be back to try more on the menu!

Buffalo cauliflower po'boy with potato soup
Ashley H.

Food was pretty good. Prompt service with happy staff. Mellow vibes for a cute ambiance. Inside and outside seating available. "Burgers" are impossible patties but other than that I would try something different off of their menu again.

marcus g.

This is a hard review for me to make I don't like to give a bad review I want to say that the food is good, quality was good it was attractive had bright colors I didn't know what everything was but it tasted good really fills you up. Where I had an issue I would have to say is the Service I came here twice this week , once on a Monday and Mondays salad was so good I went back Tuesday to order it again on Monday, I ordered this chopped salad and it was fantastic, not to mention, it had a really nice cleansing effect on me later lol, so I went back Tuesday. This place is across town. It's not in my backyard. I went in a man that was there the day before helped me. I think he was the manager or maybe the owner the place is dead even when I was there Monday at lunchtime there was one person eating and that was it. I went back Tuesday at lunchtime one person eating nobody else 10 tables. one guy having lunch so I walk up to the counter the counter person was pleasant dress nice clean, nice smile I said I was here yesterday he saw me I said I had that chop salad it was fantastic I want to order it again but I don't see it all of a sudden he says yeah we took that off the menu this morning we're going to take it off for the summer and will put it back up at the end of summer I'm like you're kidding I drove all the way over here for that salad was so good.... so I'm looking at the menu and there's a lot of different things and I'm like well what's good what's like it....he says it's one of a kind nothings really like it that's a bad answer I say what about that Buddha bowl is that good as well? He says I don't give my opinion I don't know you..... I looked at him I said dude I mean this is your business for god sake's sell me something please sell me, tell me somethings wonderful he did not wanna engage in any kind of conversation I'm there I am your audience I said to him sir do your job tell me something is great I'm a nice looking guy with a smile I'm overweight so I obviously like to eat tell me the desserts are good they're all freshly made give me something, one guy eating in the corner 10 Empty tables. show me some love for God sakes I don't mind paying $18 for a box of food but show me some love show me you care that I'm here or say welcome back I saw you yesterday something anything please I'm begging you. now I got the food I took it home it was good I'm gonna put the description in this review , I would plan to make this a go to place once a week maybe three times a month I'm in Palm Springs there's an awful lot of good places but if they don't have soul I don't want to go I don't wanna waste my money in a place that doesn't seem care if I'm there maybe you could sayI hope to see you again thank you for coming but no nothing and it wasn't much better the day before the lady took my order she walked into the back where the kitchen is and she never came back until the food was ready and then she brought it to me nobody is in the restaurant make some chitchat eye Contact , a smile..... I also noticed that they don't seem to respond to any of these reviews and they have a Lotta reviews for the last few years but it seems that they don't look at them or they don't care...

Reuben Sandwich, Seasoned Fries and Side of Ranch Dressing
Lee S.

I love the taste of our dishes. We ordered three different dishes and my favorite was the bowl with the mac and cheese. I must say that what stood out to me the most was the ranch dressing. This ranch needs to be bottled and sold in stores! I would buy it! Service with a sassy smile is how I would call our server, lol. He knows his place, he knows his food, and although he's not vegan, he loves vegan food...haha! He came to check on us a couple times outside which was very nice being that we order from the counter and it's not a full service restaurant.

Buddha Bowl gf
Charles H.

Outstanding find! This little eatery is somewhat hidden inside an old shopping center, so take the time to find them. The food is very fresh, made to order, and filling. Their healthy options are good for both your body & soul. Pro-Tip: Their infused waters are made in-house and delightful. Very refreshing!!

So welcoming!
Brad W.

As always, Native Foods comes through with the freshest, healthiest food. Chris and Misty are such nice people. Chris was off the day we went in, but when he heard we were there, he texted us to ask how we were. Very neighborly! If you haven't tried their new breakfast burrito, you MUST! It is big, filling and full of all of the flavors you would expect from them.

Tony B.

I wish all restaurants offered such a nice selection of healthy options that taste this great. The interior is simple, order one of their many bowl selections at the counter and take a seat. I'm a fan of their hibiscus tea which reminds me of many Agua de Jamaica's. A perfect place for a quick lunch but still works for dinner too. Ps it's tucked in about 20' into the retail plex so it is not visible from the street.

Burgers & Atmosphere
Joseph H.

10/10 on Atmosphere, Taste, Filling me up, Customer Service, Location, & Speed. Great job!

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Ask the Community - Native Foods

Can I order food online?

Yes, you can order directly on their website

What is your soup of the Day?

It changes daily

Is the restaurant completely vegan/vegetarian? Are there any meat options?

Yes it's totally vegan. There are no meat options. However, many people who eat here are not vegan, and LOVE the food.

Is this restaurant dog friendly?

It is if your dog is well behaved. I have taken my dog several times and eaten both inside and out. She just quietly sits under the table at my feet and no one notices.

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Aspen Mills Bread Bakery & Cafe

4.5(480 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

Made it down to Aspen Mills as they're been on my list for a while, and it did not disappoint. I…read moregot the Aspen and my guest got the Coachella. We both really enjoyed our sandwiches, though we did ask for more sauce as they were a bit dry. The freshly baked breads and fresh vegetables made these sandwiches great! I really enjoyed that you can get sprouts here which is a rare find for sandwiches, and they even have sliced cucumber which went so well with the sandwich. Service was excellent and we were given free mini muffins and they are awesome! I also left purchasing the cranberry spice bread for sandwiches this week. I can only think how lovely this bread will be for the upcoming holiday season, especially for Thanksgiving leftovers, YUM! They have many fresh breads to choose from as well as bakery items for purchase. I will be back again!

Their baked good and breads are the best in the valley. I normally pick up my loaf and sweets…read morewhenever the Villagefest night market is going on Thursday night but I didn't get a chance to make it this week. Good thing they have a storefront in the valley. There's a few locations scattered throughout the desert as well as one inside the Rancho Mirage library. Palm Springs location is inside a strip mall with a good amount of parking. They have a small but decent size patio seating with covered umbrellas. Seating is also available inside. The bakery and cafe is basically what it is. Right when you walk in, there's the main counter with all the fresh baked pastries on display. Along the walls are shelves of fresh baked bread. So many different options to choose from. Also packaged pastries are available as well as other sweets. Jalapeño's and cheeses is my favorite. Besides the breads, it's a cafe with fresh made sandwiches as well. I've had them before from a resort I would frequent and they were quite delicious. Pretty good in size. The baked goods are amazing and the service has alway been great. They have a stand at the Villagefest every Thursday evening if you can't make it to the storefront. The best bread in the valley.

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Aspen Mills Bread Bakery & Cafe - Bakery items

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Rooster And The Pig - Green Papaya Salad. Vietnamese Beef Jerky, Crispy Shallot, Parilla, Mint.  Flavorful and on point

Rooster And The Pig

4.1(1.8k reviews)
1.7 mi
•$$$

Food was delicious! Everyone should definitely get the wings and calamari. The wings were so…read moreflavorful. The green sauce complimented the calamari so well. We also got the shaking beef and pork noodles. The shaking beef was so tender and delicious. The pork noodles were decent, can't complain. Service was great. Aidan was always there to take care of us and answer questions we had with a smile every time. Place is very calm and has a good dark setting. We will definitely come back anytime we come to Palm Springs!

This place can get busy, especially on a weekend in the summer , a good sign but be prepared. We…read morecame this time in the middle of October and got a table pretty quick . Parking could be scarce, but I noticed people found spots on or near the hotel next door, I'm not sure if that's allowed but I've seen people do it cause I stayed at that hotel . The decor inside is modern and sheik with mellowed edm playing on the speakers . Our sever started us off with tasty complimentary congee . Then came the sizzling platter of mushrooms , great start to what was coming . The braised pork belly was just as described but I know it at Kha or Thit Kha. Very flavorful and comforting. The shaking beef was also tasty and the beef was cooked perfect, medium rare and a tiny bit on the rare side and very tender. Their white rice is mushy, like they got it ready for the congee I didn't like their white rice, somebody used too much water . I eat and know rice , and I know different textures, this white rice was way too mushy. Other than that this is a spot worth checking out if you're in the desert.

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Rooster And The Pig - Interior

Interior

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El Patio - Taquitos Dorados

El Patio

4.2(809 reviews)
2.0 mi
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I'm not going to lie, I was quite shocked how much this place impressed me. We decided on El Patio…read morebecause we wanted something outside for our meal cuss the weather was great and this place hit the marks. We sat down and were greeted by our waitress who took our drinks. Ordered the passion fruit margarita and it was fantastic. I like that they didn't blend it so the ice wasn't overwhelming. We were given complimentary chips and salsa and vegan gorging our faces with those. We then ordered our mains and this is where there was a slight hiccup. It seems our waitress was new and when we ordered the chicken quesadilla and molcajete she assumed it was she large guacamole, unfortunately that wasn't what we wanted. She came back about 10 minutes later asking what we wanted to order for mains and we all looked at each other like oh this ain't going to go well. When they dropped the chicken quesadilla with the large guacamole we knew the mistake was made. She quickly apologized and said she would make the correction. Although it delayed our meal, we weren't in any rush anyways and the chips kept flowing. The molcajete was absolutely fantastic. It was piled high with meats and grilled cheese and a Chile relleno. The sauce was to die for and was perfect for dipping chips in. The four of us were absolutely stuffed from it as well. Great decision on that for the table. After the meal, despite the confusion in our order, we all agreed when we revisit Palm Springs this place will Be on our list.

Some of the most disappointing Mexican food I've ever had. We stopped in for an air conditioned…read moremeal and sat at the bar. I ordered the vegetarian enchiladas and my husband got the shrimp burrito. It came with complimentary chips and salsa, which was nice. We also ordered elote. Elite: 5/5 delicious and fresh Enchiladas: 1/5 horrible - literally the dried, brown ends of kale and a couple canned mushroom slices for the "vegetables." Shrimp burrito: flavorless and mono textured with 3 shrimps, My husband got a Diet Coke, which was $6. No refunds were offered for coke or water. Super disappointed in this place and would not recommend.

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El Patio - Coconut margarita

Coconut margarita

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Sandfish - Lollipop

Sandfish

3.9(1.4k reviews)
3.2 mi
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We had dinner second day in Palm Springs. We were group of 10 and I tell you, a must try. You will…read morenot be disappointed! Service and food were excellent. We ordered many verities of food and nothing was disappointing.

This place has been on my list for Palm Springs for a while, so I was very disappointed on the…read moreexperience I had. To start off with the good, the rolls were great, I highly recommend the venue roll and the yellow tail crudo. The drinks were great nothing out of the ordinary or anything I would come back for or wish to have again. The matcha lychee drink was pretty unique though! Now for room for improvement... I feel like the food and drinks alone are wonderful but the service was very disappointing to say the least. We had a reservation for 4 people inside, and when we checked in multiple walk ins of 2 and 4 people were let in before us to be seated inside, even though we showed up at the same time and had a reservation for the exact time we got there * reservation was at 7 we checked in at 6:57*. We got seated right by the restroom and instantly there was an odor that came from the restroom that impacted our experience. Not only that, but half of our party had to continuously get up and move in order for guests to use the restroom. This isn't any negativity on the guests themselves, we understand that they obviously needed to use the restroom. When we asked at the beginning when we were sat if we could move tables, when there was room inside to be seated for 4 people our server told us that there wasn't anything that they could do... I understand maybe other reservations but it really is unfortunate on how multiple walk-ins were seated before our party with a reservation, our party had to be continuously disrupted in order to accommodate for guests using the restroom, and the odor coming from the restroom didn't allow us to actually enjoy the food and drinks.

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Sandfish - Scandinavian roll on outdoor patio

Scandinavian roll on outdoor patio

Sandfish - Chicken Gyozas

Chicken Gyozas

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Elmer’s Restaurant

4.4(4.7k reviews)
0.5 mi
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Absolute 10/10 diner experience. The service is super quick to refill coffee and water, being very…read moreattentive and always available even when things are busy. The food is delicious I had the Yukon French toast and I also had the potato pancake meal with eggs and sausage. Everything was delicious and not a long wait time for the food. The ambiance is great it genuinely feels like a late 70s comfy diner with great food and service. Every time I'm in Palm Springs I visit for breakfast and it never disappoints! P.S. ALSO THE PRICING IS SUPER FAIR!

4.5* I honestly would not have stopped here if it wasn't for my local host insisting. And I get it…read moreI am now a convert for okay food and the best staff in all of Southern California!! These guys - and yes I don't think I saw a single woman working there, are hilarious, insanely fast with the service, and pack the place with locals who appreciate the food, service and humor that all the staff seem to possess. I had spinach eggs Benny, and the reason why I'm not giving them five stars is because the Hollandaise sauce was eh. I also try the pancakes which had good flavor, but we're not the fluffiest things in the world. Seriously, I I've been accused of being a food and ambience snob (and I am), but this place tops my list in spite of their ambience and food. I will say this, they are very careful about salt, which I can't tell you how much I appreciate. I think one of the measures of a horrible restaurant trying to pass as something otherwise, is an overuse of salt. These guys really take pride and if you want to go someplace you're going to enjoy for amazing service, oh - great selection, be sure to put this on your list!

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Elmer’s Restaurant - Welcome to Elmer's

Welcome to Elmer's

Elmer’s Restaurant - Kid's Chocolate Pancakes

Kid's Chocolate Pancakes

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Native Foods - vegan - Updated October 2026

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