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
Kbjamjam
Points +179
I love The Butcher’s Son - Edit
I can’t really say much other than you need to go here and experience the food for yourself. Amazing food I always make an effort to get when I have an opportunity to do so. The killer blat is my favorite but of course I love adding on so many more items to the classic version. It doesn’t get much better than this!
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Rungirltx
Points +63
Wow,wow and wow - Edit
The place was very good. The vegan meats are very flavorful and not dry. To me, huge portions. If im ever in town again , i will go ...
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan goodness , Desserts are very good too , You are going to eat. Alot.
Cons: Parking. be prepared to walk a little (blocks) , Very small , long line , Eat outside..its ok weather is perfect 🙃
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ynwa
Points +2147
Comfort vegan - Edit
First time visit. The brunch steak and eggs on a hoagie was exceptional. Going back to try about 8 other sandwiches
Read morePros: All vegan , Very popular and busy, Amazing taste
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TheVeganCaterer
Points +130
New Location same great food. - Edit
Food was great, nice sized portions. Highly recommend!
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_________________
Points +18
Long wait good food - Edit
All the food in this restaurant is vegan, the wait is long but the food is excellent and at a reasonable price
Read morePros: All vegan options
Cons: Long wait, Expensive
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KimyaMintHeadMcFadden
Points +24
One of my faves! - Edit
Burgers, sandwiches, salads, cookies, doughnuts, appetizers, cheese cake, a deli, and it's all vegan. You can't go wrong in this place. My fave is the jalapeño business (a steak and bacon hoagie) or the Cesar salad and something fishy (fried jackfruit). I've honestly have never had anything bad here. It's all good!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: There is always a line out the door 😉
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sugz
Points +436
A fave in the Bay! - Edit
It’s so so so good! Every single item I’ve had has been outstanding. My latest fave is the frittata, it seriously blew my mind. There’s always a line but is worth the wait!
Read morePros: Everything is delicious , They have a small grocery w in house fake meat, Very nice outside area
Cons: A tad expensive , Always a line
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WillLarche
Points +281
Disappointingly Bland - Edit
I must have gotten it on an off day but my food had no salt and no flavor. Had the fried chicken bagelwich. Bagel had no salt and spread had no salt. Chicken seitan was ok once I added hot sauce. Also had mozzarella sticks. Batter is great. Cheese was whatever.
Read moreDonut and cannoli were amazing. Must be another person.
Pros: Battering, Vybes , Baked goods!!
Cons: Flavorless, Long lines , Makes you sad a little
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Nicknselena
Points +338
Food Coma - Edit
Traditional American comfort food veganized and delicious. We had the old timer with blueberry stuffed pancakes and the steak and egg hoagie. Pancakes were amazing!!! Fluffy, packed with wild blueberries, and oh so tasty... The bacon and steak both tasted like the real thing, although my wife and I have been vegan for a while now. The cheese on the hoagie was also very authentic nacho cheese. Portions are large so do not fear leaving hungry.
Read moreWe also managed to cram in a pistachio cannoli and a cinnamon crumb donut which were both very good.
Line was long when we arrived and the place was pretty packed on a Sunday at about 12:30pm but the line moved fast and our food came relatively quick. There is seating out front and outside in the back in addition to the ten or so small tables inside.
Overall very good and we’d definitely visit again when we’re back in the area.
Pros: Extensive, exclusively vegan menu/grab n go items, Plenty of seating , Clean
Cons: Organic items unlabeled
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mymagicjourney
Points +737
Best vegan food - Edit
The Butcher’s Son NEVER disappoints. Everything on the menu is to die for!!
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DianeH
Points +1177
Yum - Edit
Good food. Very popular place. There was a line out the door for the entire two hours we were there (on a weekday afternoon). Friendly service. Tasty sandwiches. Music was a tad too loud...hard to have good conversation.
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Andi12
Points +215
Pretty good - Edit
If you miss big piles of meat on a huge bun, this is your kind of place! I’ve tried a few of their sandwiches, and they’re good, but I usually remove half the meat! I do like the Caesar salad, but I get it with no capers or Parmesan due to how salty the salad is! The macaroni salad, however, is perfect!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive , Overly salty
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saruugh
Points +76
never a let down - Edit
i’ve eaten here a bunch and it’s always amazing! They have huge portion sizes so you basically get two meals! they’re bakery items are unbelievable and the new location is so nice and spacious! love it here
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naama651
Points +372
Good food - Edit
Very large and rich dishes. We took sandwiches and a salad. The food was good, but I think they should improve the spices in the tuna salad and the ceaser salad, so that they will have more fishy flavor. I really liked the moca latte and the pineapple cheesecake.
Read morePros: All vegan
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UriPeled
Points +22
Tasty! - Edit
One of the most delicious vegan meals I've eaten in the last 5 years. There is a waiting line in rush hour but that's fine
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irisvm
Points +522
Nice - Edit
Great sandwiches. A bit pricey but you get big portions!
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tracy-the-vegan
Points +241
Cruelty free feast - Edit
The Butcher’s Son did not disappoint with its huge delicious sandwiches! The meat analogs were incredible—so realistic in flavor, texture, and taste but without the animal cruelty. 🥳 A must visit when in the Bay Area.
Read morePros: Incredible in-house vegan meats and cheeses, Huge portions, Sit-down eating and a take-away market too!
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hannahdare
Points +304
Loved it! - Edit
I had the cheese sticks and the breakfast sandwich. So, so good! I’ve had many horrible versions of vegan cheese sticks and these were amazing! Great consistency and crunch. The bacon on my breakfast sandwich was wonderful-really great flavor and made in house. Also, I ordered a glazed donut which was VERY good. It was fried, airy with yeast dough instead of the usual vegan baked cake donut. I loved it! Reminded me of a Krispy Kreme!
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beerhamut
Points +156
Never a dull moment, nor a dull sandwich - Edit
I've made it a point to stop here every time i'm in the easy bay. I pretty much always get the chicken parm sando and a bunch of random stuff from their deli fridge. Its usually super busy when I go so ordering before with your phone is a good idea.
Read morePros: Like, a real full on vegan deli. , Jalapeno Business...
Cons: super busy, but still manageable.
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bowladdict
Points +409
Really hits the spot! - Edit
Had to drive a bit to go here but well worth the trip. The food was amazing. One of my fave food before I went vegan is a roast pork roll with gravy. This was some next level stuff.
Read morePros: Tastes amazing, Very well priced
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Veganvoyagers
Points +1798
It was ok - Edit
We had very high expectations and got let down. After visiting the Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis, it seems nothing really compares- but we’re bratty like that 😂 This place is totally decent, Reuben was ok- but there should never be onions on a Reuben..., a bit off putting. Mozzarella sticks were hard to get down. Buffalo chicken sandwich was good, the bacon is overly chewy. It’s a great neighborhood spot though and it was busy when we arrived, so we’re glad to see them doing well.
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MizzB
Points +3855
Vegan Deli done delicious - Edit
The Butchers Son does delicatessen deliciously! Had tried their sausages & sandwiches at a pop up event last year while visiting California's East Bay Area, was told they would be opening a brick and mortar location this year, and was excited to dine there this trip.
Read moreYes, there is the traditional cold case, offering vegan meats & cheeses by the pound. Will save trying those for my next visit.
Good selection of deli style sandwiches, sides, appetizers & salads with fresh from the oven gourmet donuts & chocolate chip cookies for desserts the day we visited.
Because life can be short, eating dessert first is good and I opted for the bacon maple glazed donut as an appetizer. Fluffy cake donut, maple glazed topped with house made vegan bacon; highly recommend!
I enjoyed the savory Philly Cheesesteak, seasoned seitan, Swiss cheese, pickled jalapeños, grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, mayo & lettuce on a French hoagie. Very, tasty, well seasoned fillings, and the hoagie sandwich bread was good, yet I would have preferred a whole wheat bun, just because that is how I like my bread. My side of potato salad was quite good; the dill is a fine touch, since I really like dill. Might be a bit much for those who prefer their potato salad less spicy. My dining companion had the Spicy Chicken B.L.A.T., garlic chili roasted chicken seitan, bacon lettuce, avocado, tomato & mayo on sour dough bread. The non-vegan declared it quite good, especially the fresh bread. Enjoyed the potato salad, too.
The hit of the experience? The cannoli donut... Nothing more to be said.
Prices are affordable, though my companion remarked on the donuts being pricey. Not so much to me since I am vegan, do a lot of vegan cooking, baking & eating, and appreciate the artistry that goes into crafting delicious, cruelty-free food.
Cash, credit, debit cards accepted. Dine in and take out. Drink case. Historic district area of Berkeley, so small, intimate space. Order at the counter, & your name will be called when ready.
On street parking. Busy around lunch time.
YEAH! Restaurant moved across the street; much bigger, brighter location, same great food. Marketplace added, with both refrigerated and shelf staple goods for purchase. And outdoor seating, out front along busy university ave, or in cozy back patio.
Finally made it for Sunday Brunch - well worth the wait! Had This Is My Addiction - bacon, scrambled tofu, avocado, mozzarella on toasted ciabatta bun, with side of home fries. Deliciously satisfying. Children enjoyed grilled cheese sandwiches from children's menu.
Updated from previous review on 2016-05-13
Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious, affordable, satisfying portions, Knowledgeable, friendly staff
Cons: Busy area, On street parking
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ilovemarche
Points +26
Disappointed - Edit
After reading the reviews, I was pretty excited about trying this place. I ordered mozzarella sticks, a Caesar Salad, the buffalo chicken sandwich and a slice of cheese cake. I wasn’t crazy about any of them. I was especially excited about the Caesar salad because not many places offer a vegan version. I wanted to try the raspberry or maybe it was strawberry 🤔 filled donut. They were out in the open and had flies on them. When my friend mentioned them to the cashier she stated there was nothing she could do about it. There were other donuts in a case so we didn’t understand why those were out in the open along with another kind.
Read morePros: Lots of options
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happycowgirl
Points +5775
Vegan cannolis. Omg! - Edit
Doesn’t look like much when u walk in. Looks run down and dirty actually. But the food!! OMG!! Vegan Heaven.
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ssepeq
Points +66
You could serve this food to an omnivore - Edit
...and they would never know. The bacon and the macaroni salad look and taste just like the regular kind. My favorite is the lemon chicken sandwich with the bacon in it, the one near the top of the menu. Their sandwiches are overflowing with delicious contents, their mimosas are nice and strong, and their desserts are rich and sweet. Wish I could come here every day!!!! but I live out of state. New favorite place to eat in Berkeley though!!!
Read morePros: Amazing food and drinks , Amazing service , Portions, variety of choices
Cons: A little crowded
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RaphaelRoccor
Points +32
Fantastic options and crazy portions - Edit
You won't be disappointed by the amazing food menu and the gigantic portions. I'm a good eater and often find meal sizes too small for me. Not at this place! I'd say most people are probably full after eating half of the plate.
Read moreThe quality of the food is quite good. However, some items could be more flavorsome. For example, the fried mozzarella sticks don't taste that cheesy to me and the jackfruit tuna on the tuna melt sandwich could use more seafood flavor. Also the sliced chicken and the meatballs have too much of a seitan flavor to me. Nevertheless, in combination with all the other flavors on the sandwich, it works really well and is quite the experience.
Try the cheesecake if you still have room in your belly for desert, yum! And, oh, the bacon, wow!
The vibe is quite nice and they have great seating options outside. Their marketplace is also a big plus for this place.
I'd come back any time, especially when seriously hungry. Too bad, that they don't offer their brunch menu all day every day...
Pros: All vegan but not advertised as that, Huge portions & creative menu , Nice vibe & fun to hang out
Cons: Brunch menu not available any time ;), Meat items good be better seasoned
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adrianajlara
Points +16
Best mock meats ever! - Edit
We waited for 5 minutes and then the line got super long so we knew it was going to be good. The first bite of the food was just so great and I’m sure you could pick literally anything off the menu and be 110% satisfied. The steak and cheese sandwich was sooo good! Can’t wait to come to NorCal again!
Read morePros: The chicken pot pie was craaazy good! , The tuna sandwich was beyond amazing! , Staff was so friendly! Thank you!
Cons: No cons! You get what you pay for pricey or not
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