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Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
African
A vegan fast-food restaurant with exhibitions. Offers burgers with Impossible meat and vegan cheese, nuggets, and fries. Delivery through Doordash. Cashless. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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432 Sutter St, San Francisco, California, USA, 94108
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 13 May 2025 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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Added by Forman on 24 Dec 2022
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172 Reviews
First Review by foon
JessicaZampelli
Points +248
Vegan fast food - Edit
When you want fast food like McDonald's but vegan, this is the place! The burger, nuggets, and fries were exactly what we wanted after a long day of travel.
Read morePros: Fast food like comfort, Flavor, All vegan
Cons: Wait time, To go
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MargaritaBelova
Points +149
Eerie atmosphere - Edit
The place looked abandoned, the order machines were out of order and there was a sign at the cash register saying you can only make orders through an app. The food was great (as great as mcdonalds food is, even my meat eating father loved it)! But the atmosphere was eerie. Great cause tho!
Read morePros: Prices, Hearty food, The cheese was so beautiful
Cons: Eerie atmosphere, indifferent staff
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madmadgrrl
Points +302
Late night solace🍟 - Edit
What a late-night, post-show joy! Friendly staff (but very limited seating) serve delicious vegan fries, nuggets, & sausage/ egg muffin. More locations please!? 👍 highly recommend🌟
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-15
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leafyeras
Points +74
A super fun meal - Edit
I love coming here with my friends — even my non-vegan friends love the gimmick and also enjoy the food! This place has a limited menu and a few fun fruity sodas to pick from for drinks.
Read morePros: Theme, Taste of food
Cons: Sometimes out of stock of drinks
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sircattree
Points +598
an amazing mcd spoof - Edit
it looks like McDonalds and tastes like McDonalds but vegan!! it pretty funny that theyre across the street from a mcdonalds too
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SteveMay
Points +30
I really want to give 5 stars. - Edit
First off. The food was amazing. AMAZING. We had a couple of cheeseburgers and the chicken sandwich with fries. It tasted just like I remember. They even nailed the cheese which is hard to find.
Read moreEverything else about the restaurant and staff was meh. It was dirty and the staff was rude. No salt, no mustard, no water, no restroom. Please get some staff that cares. This place could be great!
Pros: Cheeseburger, Chicken sandwich.
Cons: Dirty
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Lolopold
Points +459
Nice McD replacement - Edit
I would say, if you want to go to McDonalds, but don’t want to go to McDonalds, this is really your place!
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KerrieHarris
Points +297
Loved it - Edit
Good choice of food and good price, love the happy meal style box!
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jakobwb
Points +135
Even better than I expected - Edit
I’ve been vegan for almost 7 years and have had many a burger, so when I read another review that Mr. Charlie’s had the best vegan burger, I was skeptical.
Read moreThis place makes a damn good burger. The branding is really cute, and there being a McDonald’s across the street really adds to the place feeling like a genuine satirical statement.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-11
Pros: Cheeseburger, Branding/decor, Bottled coke
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lilmeowmeow
Points +196
Love the branding and the food! - Edit
Absolutely keeping the box and bag my food came in, ordered mini burger but it was the same size as a regular mcd's hamburger and nowadays it's the same price if not cheaper than the real thing! The fries were to die for, the booths are fun and comfortable, I get why this place is popular. Will be back next visit to SF for sure!
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RichardMichael
Points +140
Best vegan burger outside of my kitchen. - Edit
Such lovely, friendly staff. The food was incredible and reasonably priced, too. I will definitely eat here again. X
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-08
Pros: Meal options , Friendly staff , Cool atmosphere
Cons: Nope, Na da, Nothing
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Anca_Egger
Points +326
Happy meal - Edit
It was incredibly tasty for our taste. We had two menus and different sauces to try. The fries were crispy and well salted.
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NoCheesePlease!
Points +40
Very nostalgic - Edit
Very nostalgic experience. Nailed the Cheeseburger, chix and sauce options! Not exactly healthy but so tasty!
Read morePros: Cheeseburger , Chicken sandwich/nuggets , Sauces!
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jens108
Points +228
Good to satisfy McDonalds yearnings - Edit
This place tries very hard to be the vegan McDonalds, with very similar looking and tasting food. It tasted good, fries were amazing, staff was friendly. But in total the place seemed a bit run down, the menu on the wall was taped over multiple times and didnt show prices. Seating very limited and tight.
Read morePros: Good fast food, Friendly staff
Cons: Seating tight and uncomfortable, Place could be in better shape
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rachael_jasper
Points +145
Aesthetically Pleasing - Edit
Went right around the time they opened and all the decor is very cool. Many people were walking by and even inside to take pictures. I ordered the The Frownie Deluxe meal, it was decent! I got it with the chipotle mayo which I wouldn’t recommend. The person who took our order was on her phone texting while taking it which was weird. I was excited to be there and the staff would have made a better impression/experience if they looked like they wanted to actually be there.
Read moreFun to go once, never need to go again.
Pros: It’s across from a real McDonalds, so it’s funny., Aesthetically Pleasing, Fully Vegan
Cons: Expensive, Inattentive/unhappy staff
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HarteHost
Points +56
Fun & yum! - Edit
I thoroughly enjoyed our vegan lunch at this little spot in SF! Everything was freshly prepared, hot, perfectly presented in a happy meal box, and delivered to our table!
Read moreThis was a true happy meal for me and my son, and I'm so happy they are here and I hope to stay and spread out with more & more locations!
Pros: Easy to order, Hot fresh meal, Friendly staff & clean space
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paulalecht
Points +211
My Happy Meal! - Edit
Nothing quite so euphoric as enjoying a vegan happy meal at Mr. Charlie's located across the street from a McDonald's. I would have loved it if the food was just okay but the burger and fries were best fast food I can remember having! Super crisp flavorful fries w/ vegan aioli, sloppy delicious burger. Hooray!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
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JulieGodfrey
Points +52
Fun Delicious Fast Food - Edit
Fun fast food, with delicious dips, I recommend the cilantro and jalapeño. I had the Not Cheeseburger Frowny Meal, great burger, fries, and nuggets. Their selection of drinks was good, too.
Read morePros: Nostalgic Taste, Fun Decor, Friendly staff
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AlyssaJill
Points +114
Yum! - Edit
Definitely nailed the fast food craving! On the expensive side but really delicious. If you're craving a quick, easy meal...this is the place!
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CatsLoveMe
Points +663
Just like McDonald's - Edit
Crazy good for what it was. Service at this location is excellent. Just like Mickey D's but vegan and the sauces and sodas are better
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CheleneGreenQueen
Points +232
Yummmm - Edit
I really enjoyed my mini frownie meal. Minus the chicken nuggets which tbh i did spit out.
Read moreThe burger and fries tho 10/10
I recommend the cheese not burger. 🍔
I’m going to try to go back to get a breakfast sandie too
Definitely try it tho !
Cons: Nuggets, Nuggets, Nuggets
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hetalshah24
Points +1737
Worth a try - Edit
Was very curious about this place as had heard great things about them. Decor is cute.. packaging is super cute but not practical when a bunch of ppl are sharing. I had the not chicken sandwich and fries. Unfortunately tots are only available till 4. The sandwich was good but not awesome. The fries turned soggy and cold very quickly. I think it might be to do with packaging. I hope they come up with more menu items.
Read morePros: All vegan, Very reasonably priced, Food is good
Cons: Soggy fries, small menu
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49Hudson
Points +181
Vegan Big Mac! - Edit
The Big Chuck is a carbon copy of a Big Mac, and it was awesome. Just what we needed after a long day of travel to SFO. Combo’d up with the fries = delicious. Junk food vegan goodness.
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lfusfeld
Points +350
Avoid the chick’n - Edit
The chicken nuggets were so bad we couldn’t even choke down a bite. I can’t speak to the burgers but the nuggets were a huge waste of money as we threw them all out after spitting out a bite.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Disgusting nuggets , Way overpriced , Weird seating
CheleneGreenQueen
I agree. Went for the first time and ordered the mini so it only came with 2 nugs but i had to spit them out
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SarahS88
Points +3241
Loved it! - Edit
Wonderful and such a great educational opportunity for non-vegans. Park in the Sutter-Stockton garage to make your life easier if you come by car.
Read moreWe took our non-vegan family member here and he loved it!
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bramhubbell
Points +1027
Totally Delicious Junkfood - Edit
If you can still remember the childhood joy of McDonalds after 30 years of veganism, this is the place for you. It felt like I was eating a Big Mac again.
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robfdilla
Points +539
Charlie Cracked the Code! - Edit
I had NO clue Mr Charlie made it's way to San Francisco. I've known about it for a couple years, seen it floating around the interweb. So I stumbled on it during a day in the City but it was closed at the time. So today, had the opportunity to give it a go.
Read moreLet me start off, Charlie cracked the code! Charlie must have been a former McD cook and reverse engineered the recipe. Lol I order mostly everything on the menu.
First the nuggets, I'm sure most HappyCow user who use to eat meat GREW UP on McD nuggets w/ sweet & sour or BBQ. I did w/ the S&S sauce. Taste was SPOT ON. Activated pure nostalgia eating those little nuggs. But like most Plantbased "meats" there is a bit "aftertaste." Not as prevalent like Beyond or Impossible but slightly. But SMACKIN' nonetheless. 10/10
Second, the chicken sando. Nostalgia activated. My BROKE college self survived on McD chicken sando when they WERE $1. The mayo, lettuce, bun, and basically a BIG chicken nugget. Charlie replicated to the T. 10/10
McD famous golden arches fries. Now Charlie's fries weren't totally identical but for not using beef flavoring like McD, they were pretty dang close. 8/10
Lastly, Charlie's double cheeseburger. This one is one I didn't get any thrills out of. Constructed like McD cheese burger: ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, and cheese. "Aftertaste" was prevalent with this one. Plus, it's something I can make myself. 6.5/10
Overall, I give Mr Charlie 5/5 stars, purely based on nostalgia. Now, if they dropped the menu price $1, FOR SURE 6/5 stars. Lol #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-04
Seatown_vegan
Just went to the one in Sydney last week. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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