Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Vegan delicatessen. Prepared meals are available as well as "cold case", "meats", and "cheeses" sold by the pound. Brunch on weekends. Delivery via DoorDash. Dogs welcome. Orders accepted in house and online. Desserts and frozen items available in store. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm.
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1954 University Ave, Berkeley, California, USA, 94704
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Added by Conniemm on 01 Mar 2016
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245 Reviews
First Review by JoshHyatt
GeorgeCostanza
Points +55
Good food, all vegan - Edit
This place is great, it is entirely vegan, and has a lot of different options i haven’t found anywhere else (deep fried artichoke f’sh, a great vegan bacon brand from Asia, Shepard’s pie, donut burgers, etc).
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Food is good, Has a lot of variety
Cons: Small dining space, Busy, Noisy
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taiwanesetexan
Points +11308
Amazing vegan deli - Edit
Fortunately, I found myself in the area on a Saturday during their brunch hours (Sa-Su 10a-1:30p). I asked the staff which of the three brunch sandwiches was his favorite, and without hesitation, he named #ThisIsMyAddiction, which is a garlic bread ciabatta roll sandwich with tofu scramble, mozzarella, bacon, and smashed avocado. Funnily enough, that wasn't what I was expecting since the steak & egg hoagie and fried chicken bagelwich both sounded more exciting. I ordered it anyway and sipped a mimosa while waiting for my order in the backyard patio, which has about 12 tables that seat 2-4 people each. But yes, the sandwich was everything I wanted in that moment. I savored every delectable bite! Then of course, I went back in and bought way too many of their deli items to enjoy later, including their two staff favorite desserts: coffee cake and tiramisu. Annie's T Cakes pineapple cakes were fantastic, as were the house made smoked whitefish and chicken salads. /sigh I really need to come back more often. If only I could take a direct BART from SF!
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I was so impressed with the quality of the food here. I mean, there’s no way I’d mistake the wheat roast slices on the hot roast beef sandwich as animal-derived, but I wouldn’t want to. The flavors are just perfect, and I can’t wait to come back and try their other sandwiches, maybe even their weekend brunch items. I also wanted to buy everything from the market side of the deli: they carry housemade cheeses, desserts, and frittatas, as well as products made by other vendors (e.g., vegan fish sauce, bacon, pozole, enchiladas, tamales, cashew milk ice cream). I’m also tempted to get one of their T-shirts!
Be sure to bus your own table.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-28
Pros: high quality, clearly marked allergens, close to UC Berkeley
Cons: moderately expensive, no direct subway from SF
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veganhummingbird
Points +212
Amazing - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious! Friendly staff and beautiful location!
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SophiaJ
Points +91
Delish! - Edit
Got the chicken Parm, mozzarella sticks and Reuben. The sticks were sooo good even the marinara they came with was excellent and the Reuben was absolutely incredible. The Parm was a bit dry but good taste. Definitely put us in a MAJOR food coma for the rest of the day and it was also enough for for me and my boyfriend to eat two meals each. Would recommend If you have nothing else going on in the day and can just take a nice nap post meal.
Read morePros: Crazy tasty
Cons: Food coma was rough and
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Thesindelk
Points +117
So good - Edit
I got the chicken parm. I wish I could have tried everything.
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TaylorBrill
Points +54
Reuben was perfect - Edit
Loved every bite. Reuben was perfect!
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PollyP
Points +40
The food was cold - Edit
I got the parm sandwich and it was cold
Read morePros: The salted chocolate chip cookie was good
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RoycePhillipsJr.
Points +69
Really great food! - Edit
Really great experience! Super easy to order online and pick up food. Their garlic fries are super tasty! Had them with pesto Mayo which was a great combo. Really solid sandwiches!!
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coastalchickie
Points +435
Lots of options - Edit
Great grab and go section, frozen items, sauces, desserts and made to order yummies. We ordered the Buffalo sandwich and gluten free tuna melt, as well as some market items (garlic sauce, frozen Gf manicotti, etc).
Read morePros: Gf options, Large portions, Lots of vegan cheese -most places are stingy w/it
Cons: Parking can be an issue
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gerahasse
Points +16
So glad this place exhists - Edit
Good experience friendly people.
Read morePros: Good quality , Delicious
Cons: Lots of Oil
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GreenMountainie
Points +904
Nailed It! - Edit
Everything was good, only think I didn’t care about was the vegan bacon. When I went vegan I wasn’t looking for a alternative and I still don’t. The tofu needed a little bit more seasoning but overall I’ll happily return to eat more.
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jtyburski
Points +1120
The best deli food! - Edit
Butcher’s Son has an incredible selection of sandwiches and other deli foods that use their own house-made meats and cheeses. Classic sandwiches are all represented, along with excellent starters and sides (like fried mozzarella, potato salad, Caesar salad, etc.)
Read morePricing is a bit on the high side but worth it for how good everything tastes.
Pros: Best deli-style sandwiches in the Bay Area, House-made meats and cheeses
Cons: A little expensive
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theresa.ktw
Points +42
amazing vegan sandwiches! - Edit
This place is amazing! I get something different every time I go, and so far everything has been delicious. The portion sizes are huge. Even my non-veg parents love it. I can’t help but notice they stopped offering their potato salad and macaroni salad as a complimentary side, but I won’t take off a star because I know a lot of restaurants have been spread thin budget-wise during COVID.
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Veganmouse
Points +1295
Great food - Edit
Delicious, filling, interesting menu choices. Wish it was in the city!
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TraciRatliff
Points +2077
Favorite restaurant! - Edit
We are full-time RVers, for the past 7 years, that have traveled extensively throughout the lower 48. We have ate at hundreds of vegan restaurants while traveling. The Butcher's Son is our favorite. Our last visit, in January, we ordered 6 sandwiches between my husband and I because they are THAT good. Hands down the best vegan bacon you will ever have!
Read morePros: Delicious macaroni salad , The best bacon, period.
Cons: None
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shaane
Points +148
Not healthy but who cares? - Edit
Honestly the mozzarella is better than real cheese. I don’t like macaroni salad but I like THEIR macaroni salad. For the ultimate indulgence I go to The Butcher’s Son.
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Aniseed
Points +5323
Vegan Deli - Edit
Order online on their website or through Doordash. Order items as it were a normal butcher/deli but everything is vegan! I love their vegan mozzarella cheese, vegan mozzarella sticks, their vegan BACON OMG!! probably best bacon I've had. Love their buffalo chicken and Something Fishy (they taste like gator bites if you've had them!). Lots of goodness here!!
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Brenda Jauqe
Points +729
Vegan Tasty Sandwiches! Mozzarella sticks! - Edit
They have a restaurant menu as well as a side market where you can purchase cheese, premade foods, snacks and drinks.
Read moreI recommend trying their mozarella sticks and their bacon macorine.
They have outside seating and you can bring your pet.
They also offer kombucha!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Large portions, Comfort food
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zacharyzollman
Points +440
delightful, delicious deli food - Edit
Perhaps I'm accustomed to vendors with lone vegan options, but their menu feels vast! There's a wide range of sandwiches and salads, a mini market with refrigerated and dry goods, and a brunch menu that boasts donut-stuffed pancakes and a fried chicken bagelwich. Their portions are huge, it's pricy, and lines can be long, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-10-27
Pros: lovely outdoor seating
Cons: can be loud and crowded inside
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villain
Points +9061
One of the best vegan restaurants in the area - Edit
This is my favorite "unhealthy" vegan food in the bay. It's hard to find good vegan cheesecake but The Butcher's Son hits the nail on the head. The portions are large and worth every penny. I highly recommend coming here, I would eat here every day if I could. My favorite menu items are the meatball sub, cannoli, and of course the cheesecake.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-09-30
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RawChefYin
Points +5238
There are healthy options here - YAY! - Edit
We went to The Butcher’s Son - a vegan delicatessen and bakery. This place is always mentioned in YouTube videos and blogs. Initially I wasn’t that keen as the dishes didn’t look that healthy, but at the end of the meal, I was happy we ate there.
Read moreWe had:
1. Steak Banh Mi USD13.50
Side dish: Bacon Macaroni Salad
2. Reuben USD13.25
Side dish: Potato Salad
3. RAW Juice USD7.50
Carrie got a cookie, salad and ehm..I can’t remember ;)
Portions were huge, the food was so flavoursome and appealing. Yes, I would recommend this place. You can have the “Something Healthy” salad if you’re looking for something with raw elements. There’s also LOADS of vegan grab n go items too.
Pros: 100% vegan, Good selection, Healthy options available
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HeatherV
Points +150
Good but messy food - Edit
The food is good here but everything is so big and messy and doesn’t seem to stay together so it takes some of the enjoyment out of eating. It definitely feels you up though.
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MarEichler17
Points +333
Very good, a little heavy - Edit
Sandwiches are huge and heavy on the faux meat, I will be going back but may ask for a smaller portion haha
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ronrom96
Points +288
Best place ever - Edit
Got to get the buffalo chicken sandwich. Bliss
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TarynD
Points +40
Amazing! - Edit
This place rocks! As you can tell by the constant line out the door! Just go!
Read morePros: Always busy
Cons: Pricey but you get way too much food
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lizardlucas
Points +1201
Incredible - Edit
We ordered carry out, I was a little disappointed they didn't have cannoli but the food was excellent! Had the fried chicken sandwich, the steak bahn mi, and the pulled pork sandwich. The non veg family loved it and the chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great food
Cons: No cannoli😒
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IshanBalaji
Points +96
Exceptional Cuisine - Edit
Had the cannoli, fried mozzarella sticks, and a buffalo chicken & bacon sandwich. All were just excellent. The meals here are quite large, portion wise, so be aware.
Read moreHighly, highly recommend if you are in the area.
Pros: Great Tasting Food, Big portions
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