Vegan
American
Take-out
Vegan fried chicken shop opened May 2021 by The Herbivorous Butcher. Serves fried chicken buckets, mac and cheese, tater tots and shakes. Open Fri-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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735 E 48th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 55417
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73 Reviews
First Review by JackMason
mary.w.b
Points +58
Very good! - Edit
My meat-eater husband and I got a medium bucket with mac and cheese and Texas toast. We had about half of that leftover. My husband said the mac and cheese tasted eerily like that of KFC (I wasn't a fan). He kept forgetting he was eating vegan food. I agree with an earlier commenter that the chicken texture is similar to that of dark meat. They are definitely going for a KFC/Dairy Queen vibe, and it's a great cure for fast food nostalgia! It's a little hole in the wall space.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-29
Pros: All vegan, Affordable, Scratches nostalgia itch
Cons: Greasy
Guest
Tom1973
Points +484
I’ve found heaven and it’s Herbie Butchers - Edit
Friendly staff, large portions, and great flavor.The small bucket is more than enough to fill you up.
Read morePros: Fantastic chicken taste , Generous portion , Friendly staff
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Emma_XVX_Omaha
Points +130
Probably the Best Vegan Restaurant in the Twin Cities - Edit
Great customer service and even better food! The malts were amazing and even the tots were great!!
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xEarlx
Points +85
Game Changer! - Edit
This place is absolutely incredible. We got the small bucket (which was 2pc chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, tater tots, and a biscuit) and I couldn't finish it all in one sitting. We also got an order of fried pickles and a malt. Definitely worth the 6 hour drive.
Read morePros: Vegan. Fried. Chicken. , Mashed potatoes and gravy, Malted Milk Shake!
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DrChaseOViceroy
Points +137
Better then good - Edit
If KFC was this good I’d still be eating meat.
Read morePros: Taste, Selection
Cons: Ketchup was trash , No table sauces
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Sunshine68
Points +18
Herbie’s Butcher - Edit
This restaurant is decent. Prices are reasonable and It’s all vegan which is nice. It gives me the feeling of that I can have a basket of fried chicken with sides. The service is friendly and fast. The chicken has a nice fried crunch and served in a bucket and it’s on top of tater tots. Just be aware you’re gunna be eating a lot of greasy food. I don’t like the mashed potatoes. The chicken tastes so so. The restaurant is small but there are four spots to sit at close by one another. It’s in a decent area and turtle bread is across the street. I wish they had coleslaw as a side. If you want a good greasy meal come here. My favorite is the biscuit with maple butter and I add my own honey. I can only eat here once in a blue moon as I don’t feel it’s very healthy food. I’ll give it a 6.5 out of 10.  Prices are reasonable.
Read morePros: Biscuit, Neighborhood , Prices
Cons: Greasy, No healthy sides, Small dining area
Guest
cata7222
Points +86
Fried Fulfilment - Edit
Love the food. Satisfies so many indulgent cravings since becoming vegan.
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schel112
Points +692
Bang for your buck! - Edit
I’ve loved everything I’ve ever eaten here. Chicken is so juicy, mashed potatoes are great, sauces are all homemade and yummy. Sometimes the Mac and cheese can be greasy vs creamy but that’s my only minor complaint. And a small bucket lasts me at least two, sometimes 3 meals and reheats awesome in the air fryer.
Read morePros: Large portions, Good price
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R.Williams
Points +32
Very good - Edit
The food is great I like it a lot
Read morePros: The flavor the texture of the food was really good
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a_ruva
Points +366
I enjoyed it - Edit
I was not expecting the food to be good, because most “ckick’n” that I eat isn’t good, mainly texture wise. But to my surprise it was really delicious. The biscuits were soft and fluffy, the mashed potatoes were really flavorful and I’m not a mashed potato type. I would def recommend and eat here again. And the shakes are amazing
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SuperLucky
Points +34
PuuurFect 😻 - Edit
I ordered take out every one was friendly , my food was fresh & tasty !
Read morePros: Fresh, Friendly , Tasty
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lilvegancat
Points +541
Stomach Bomb - Edit
The fried chicken buckets and sides are great, but I can’t remember the last time I ate here and didn’t get an upset stomach/very sick. I have no gluten intolerance or sensitivity, but everything is just pretty dense and greasy.
Read moreNachos and chicken torta were honestly pretty disappointing, but I know they have other good food.
Pros: Regularly create new dishes
cilantroprince
I experience the same thing! I tried it three times and it was very very good but each time I get sicker. Bummer :/
Read morensonnesyn
Me too! Not worth it, unfortunately :(
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ineed_b12
Points +274
Unique spot in MPLS - Edit
Don’t get me wrong, some of the options here are great. However, it’s very greasy as almost everything is deep fried. I’ve found that the bowls and sandwiches agree with my gallbladder better. Definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: Rotating options, HB Family
Cons: Greasy
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IBench300
Points +69
Not for me - Edit
Grateful for this awesome vegan option, but after trying it 5 times I’ve decided it’s just not for me. The chicken is too salty and dense. Great staff! Shakes are awesome! I just can’t do the chicken.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-21
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shebazzle
Points +445
Thankful I live 400 miles away - Edit
Thankfully the distance to home will preclude me from visiting hourly and mashing my face full of biscuits and whatever dark magic was leveraged in making the fried chicken and causing me to gain back the last 45lbs and a few hundred more.
Read moreTiny. Super cute. People in front of me got a shake. Baby, I want a shake.
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For existing, Herbie Butcher’s! You’re swell.
Pros: Biscuits. Man, I adore biscuits, Faux-chickentastic, Super friendly service
Cons: Not bad, but small if crowded and dining in, I
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GraisonDangor
Points +63
Texture A+, didn’t think vegan fried chicken could be done this well - Edit
The crispiness of the outside was impressive and well seasoned but the (seitan?) mixture for the chicken was even more impressive. Biting into it was reminiscent of biting into dark meat (though admittedly it’s been a few years). The cheese on the fried chicken sandwich and in the mac and cheese side were also not oddly sweet like some vegan cheeses. Oh and the maple butter for the biscuit was so good I think I made a small involuntarily noise of pleasure that I’m slightly embarrassed by.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-12
Pros: Chicken has great texture outside and inside, Well done vegan cheese (umami depth, not sweet) , Maple butter for the biscuit
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bEzz
Points +1439
Excellent - Edit
Vegan burgers are great and all, but I have been waiting 20 years for vegan chicken to get its due. Herbie Butcher’s delivers. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu.
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Emililysode23
Points +121
Delicious - Edit
We ordered a carry out and wanted to try everything! We opted for a chicken sandwich with bacon and ranch, chicken strips, and a bucket. We tried the mac and cheese and the baked beans. The chicken was the best vegan chicken I’ve ever had, bar none. The breading is amazing. The mac and cheese was okay - a little dry, and the beans could have been a little saucier too, but the flavor was good. It’s a must-try place for fantastic food.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious , Fair prices
Cons: Sides had good flavor but were a bit dry
Guest
VeganDanMN
Points +2424
Heated up leftovers review - Edit
I've eaten here several times and have tried almost everything on the menu. It's been absolutely delicious each time, but that's when the food is served piping hot, and you eat it right away.
Read moreIf you live 30 minutes away like I do, the obvious question is, how does it taste if you pick up and wait to eat until you get home? In other words, you eat the food when it isn't piping hot anymore, and instead it's "medium hot". The answer: equally delicious!
What if you save some of your meal for next day leftovers? How does everything heat up and taste? The answer: pretty good!
(I found the microwave best for reheating mac & cheese and beans, and I found the oven best for reheating chicken, tots & biscuits. When doing this everything tasted great 24 hours later.)
Pros: Great tasting leftovers!
Cons: Almost impossible to save some for later
Guest
Tammyk
Points +72
Amazing food! - Edit
We stopped here straight from the airport before even going to our hotel, and it did not disappoint!
Read moreThe chicken is amazing! ( so is the ranch in the side) my favorite was the biscuit with honey butter … my non vegan husband had the hot chicken sandwich and said it was one if the best sandwiches he ever had! Wish we had more room to try one of their shakes… next time! Super friendly staff too
Pros: Great food, Really friendly staff
Cons: Small inside but it was fine
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grasspuppies
Points +41
To die for - Edit
Their website says their mission is to “bridge the gap for omnivores”, and they’re doing a damn good job of it. The fried “chicken” tastes better than much of the real chicken I’ve had, and it has a wonderfully pleasant texture.
Read moreThe biscuit and tots it came with were more than just filler, they were flavorful on their own. And the Butcher Sauce was a wonderful cherry on top. I also tried the Banana Cream Pie “milk”-shake, and it was excellent. The staff are friendly and accommodating too.
The only downsides? I didn't see any veggies available as sides, and this would have been perfect with some collard greens. That, and limited seating in-restaurant.
I’m simultaneously sad and happy that I don’t live near here— sad that I won’t get to eat this again any time soon, and happy that my waistline won’t bear the consequences of that 😜
Pros: The fried chicken and sides it comes with, The shakes, Friendly staff
Cons: No veggies for sides, Limited seating
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Literally_a_Goose
Points +56
Mind-blowing - Edit
I’ve been wanting to try this place for YEARS, and it did not disappoint. I got the small bucket with 2 pieces of fried chicken, tater tots, a biscuit with maple butter, and macaroni salad. I also got the honee mustard sauce. Everything was incredible! 10/10 PERFECTION. Brought my non-vegan friend and she loved it too!
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Davesw
Points +3333
Yum! - Edit
I thought $20 for the small bucket was expensive, but it was more than I could eat. It feeds two people. The chicken had a thick and crispy crust, and good flavor. The biscuit similarly was very crispy, not bad, but not quite what I expected. The hot dish side was excellent, as were the mashed potatoes and gravy. The tater tots were standard, and I wanted ketchup.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-01
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benmanship
Points +78
Fried chicken fix! - Edit
Excellent vegan fried chicken. The take and bake mac and cheese was soooo good.
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MelisaMedina
Points +52
Wow - Edit
This place offers delicious chicken sandwiches all their ingredients are vegan. The also sell traditional chicken buckets. Their chicken was good; the texture and flavor.
Read moreIt's a small place, it only have 3 tables.
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veganshutterbug
Points +456
Delicious food in a cute space! 💚 - Edit
A must visit for all your fried food cravings! I always want to get a bucket meal, but end up trying a different chicken sandwich. Tots are incredibly crispy, seasoned perfectly, and not greasy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-22
Pros: Menu is fun and lots of great specials , Friendly staff , Right around the corner from the Parkway!
Guest
ponchoswindow
Points +710
Grease city - Edit
The best grease I’ve ever had.
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