Animal Place's Vegan Republic

This place has EVERYTHING. Seriously. Even vegan pet food. Besides food they also sell some apparel and accessories. Definitely come check it out; I am positive you'll find your favorite vegan products as well as something new to try!

The shop is bigger than I expected and sells a lot of products including sweets and chocolates (also rice milk chocolates, the best), snacks, spreads&pates, vegan meats and milks, frozen products, vegan apparel.
The prices for some products are a bit higher that at bigger stores, but as I said, you shop here for a good cause, and with your purchase you're supporting a great organisation in helping the animals.

All items are vegan. Lot's of hard-to-find items like Butler's Soy Curls, Upton's seasoned jackfruit, and VeganEgg. There is no produce such as greens, carrots, etc. They stock vegan packaged items like meat substitutes, cheese substitutes, etc. It's fun place check out and proceeds help an animal sanctuary.

What a great concept! I will definitely be looking for any excuse I can make to get to Berkeley to support this store. All profits go to support a farm animal sanctuary in Grass Valley, California. It's like a vegan's dream playground with both common food items available in large chain grocery stores plus many unique items that I've never seen. The prices are a bit cheaper at the big chain stores, but I felt really good paying a little extra to support this store and the animal sanctuary rather than supporting mega-corporation profits. And the selection is WAY better here. Staff can steer you in the right direction if you are overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar products. Thank you Vegan Republic!

This store was actually overwhelming for me. There were so many novelty items I'd never seen or heard of before, and I had a hard time choosing.

It's really cool, but attempting to try everything they have would take forever and cost a fortune. I settled on some imitation cheez-its and some jerkey. Very surreal experience.

Lots of great new vegan things here. Some I have never seen before, either, including Miyoko's cheese and Booda Butter. Loved it. Prices served ok and even support an animal sanctuary. Definitely stop by if possible.

We stopped in to check out Vegan Republic and it's definitely a specialty item boutique as opposed to a grocery store. There were lots of snack items and refrigerated/frozen items like cheese, meats and convenience foods. They also had some beauty and clothing merchandise as well. It was great buying some hard to find vegan items while supporting a wonderful sanctuary. Definitely stop by to support them.

What can I say?? Everything here is vegan! The store is stocked with everything from vegan t-shirts, vegan stickers, chapsticks, documentaries, etc. you name it. The owner is also super chill and nice. I'm pretty sure if there was something you wanted he would probably order it. I have no negative things to say, other than I wish it was bigger.

A nice surprise as we were walking down University Ave! There was too much to buy and not enough room in the car. The salted caramel so delicious ice cream with salted caramel sauce was amazing. It has a good selection of vegan classics and new treats to try. The so delicious cool whip is so good.

As a sign at Republic of V will tell you, they're 1 of only 8 all-vegan stores in the US. That's pretty sad, but it means you should take the time to stop by if you're in Berkeley, support them and discover a fun new product!

It's metered street parking for this small shop with an appealing variety of dry and refrigerated/frozen vegan food staples as well as a small lifestyle section with things like vegan slogan T-shirts, pins and bumper stickers, and animal-free belts, wallets, purses, and skincare. They also have a pets rack with food and treats for dogs and cats. Featured are both local products like Miyoko's cheeses, fresh S+M sandwiches, Califia Farms almond milks, as well as specialty products imported from around the world.

Although it's definitely not a replacement for shopping elsewhere (no produce, etc.), it's worth it to add Republic of V to your routine to discover vegan products at competitive prices in a really positive atmosphere. Also a go for shopping for a vegan if you're unfamiliar with the products, new/transitioning people to discover a lot of excellent resources, or anyone who might normally resort to order specialty products online (Matt+Nat bags, vegan fish oil, bulk nutritional yeast...) to check out in person.

I was so overwhelmed walking into this store, as EVERYTHING is vegan! They have almost every specialty vegan item you could think of. I would live in this store if I could, it's literally a vegan's dream.

First of all, wow! To go into a grocery store and have everything be vegan, first of all, is amazing. Second, they have all the products you were hoping to find and more. They have food, accesories, t-shirts, some make-up/beauty care stuff, treats and food for dogs and cats, among other things. Everyone there is always super nice and helpful. I always go with Whiskey, my dog, and they give him treats and he's even been in a photo on their page! I go there at least once a month, to stock up on stuff for me, and buy stuff to send in my monthly vegan swap box! Their selection is perfect to send my swap box friends, since there are local things that some people don't know about yet! :)

This place is fantastic!!! They have everything I ever dreamed of, and it's all VEGAN!!!!! So many specialty foods with tons of variety. I Love this place!!!