# Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches Native Foods is Serving Up a New Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-cheesesteak-sandwich References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/native-foods-rolls-out-philly-cheesesteak-sandwich)  The growing vegan fast casual concept Native Foods is once again putting a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food with the debut of its new Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. The new Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich will be available from all Native Foods locations starting April 1, 2023, and running until May 1, 2023. The new sandwich offers a vegan-friendly twist on a classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich by taking thinly sliced plant-based beefsteak and pairing it with a dairy-free, plant-based cheese sauce. The sandwich also features a blend of sautéed peppers and onions, as well as plant-based mayo, all served on a freshly toasted baguette. To round out the new offering, the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is also served with a loaded baked potato salad, or fans can swap in a premium side dish like the brand's mac and cheese or homemade soup. Image Credit: Native Foods ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Fast Casual Restaurants:** The success of Native Foods' plant-based Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich highlights the potential for plant-based fast casual dining options. - **Vegan Comfort Foods:** The popularity of plant-based comfort foods like the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich presents opportunities for vegan food companies to offer more nostalgic, meatless options. - **Dairy-free Alternatives:** The use of a dairy-free, plant-based cheese sauce in Native Foods' Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich suggests a growing demand for vegan cheese alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Plant-based Foods:** Native Foods' new Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich showcases the innovation and potential in the plant-based food industry. - **Fast Casual Dining:** The success of Native Foods' plant-based concept offers insights into the future of fast casual dining options. - **Vegan Cheese Alternatives:** The use of a dairy-free, plant-based cheese sauce in Native Foods' Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich presents opportunities for companies in the vegan cheese market to expand their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Cheesesteak Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-fajita-cheesesteak.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-beef-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based French Dip Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-french-dip.md) - [Plant-Based Vietnamese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Cuban Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cubano-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Rib Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-veggrib.md) - [Plant-Based Beef Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basic-burger.md) - [Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Tuna Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods-tuna-melt.md)