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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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Last update on 12 Jan 2024 by villain
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Added by Conniemm on 01 Mar 2016
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277 Reviews
First Review by JoshHyatt
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 +6286
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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peterdh
Points +121
Fantastic place - Edit
Quite busy when we got there but worth the 20 minute wait. Gives you time to decide what you want - as a vegan it is not every day that you have so much choice. Portions are big and tasty, sitting on the back patio is quiet and makes for an awesome lunch!
Read morePros: So many options, Tasty and good food
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amcalx1
Points +270
All vegan - Edit
So yummy!! You have to go to Butchers son
Read moreNo if, ands, or butts!
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bochulindra
Points +185
Amazing food - Edit
The Killer B.L.A.T. is #1 vegan food. The fried chicken has such a good crispy and slightly greasy outside with a tender and juicy inside. The white bread goes well and the jalapenos plus other delicious toppings make it so amazing.
Read moreThere are tons of options, I want to try them all.
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lavy
Points +60
Best vegan spot in Berkeley!♡Ⓥ - Edit
Super vegan! Lovely interior and outdoors. Nothing is wrong with the place. Even the staff is super sweet. Love coming here. Drive 40min to enjoy off their delicious menu.
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leelootz1
Points +45
Nothing special - Edit
Well, the food was ok BUT. It’s just a nice, convenient vegan pub. Nothing special. Kind of disappointment.
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Britonica
Points +16
I Keep Coming Back! - Edit
The first few times I came here, about two years ago, I thought it was okay. Wasn’t a fan of the meat alternative, but now... I love it. I’ve had the Hot Garlic Lemon Chicken Pesto and it’s delicious. The best part is, the serving is so large!
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Vegansnorkeler
Points +46
Good for carnivore friends or if craving traditional deli - Edit
Some of the best vegan versions of non-vegan foods you’ll ever find. Not healthy at all (except maybe salad) but good if you’re having a deli or non-vegan Italian craving. Dog-friendly courtyard. Good deserts, too! My friend says best coffee he’s ever had.
Read morePros: Tasty, Dog-friendly patio, Nice prepared section to avoid line & long wait.
Cons: Long waits in line, Unhealthy, Menu changes
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alicexyl
Points +579
Tasty vegan food! - Edit
It's amazing the food is all plant-based. Staff was really friendly. My patty melt was very juicy and hearty. Also got blackberry cheesecake, which was a little too sweet for my taste, but so creamy and yummy. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items!
Read morePros: All plant-based, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere
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Mr.Blume
Points +90
Excellent place - Edit
All vegan! So good and wonderful atmosphere. Very accommodating staff. The food was also so incredible
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happy_tantrum
Points +94
I recommend - Edit
Best vegan sandwiches in Berkeley and around. I was disappointed when they changed the menu and my favorite sandwich ended up disappearing but it's not the only burger that taste good there. They work so hard, the line it's so long at done hours, it's crazy.
Read morePros: Tasty, Choice, You can buy ingredients
Cons: The long line, Parking suck sometimes
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HasokaAoldmanKrieg
Points +413
Uhhhh wow - Edit
I wasn’t ready for this. Chicken buffalo bacon ranch. The bacon is nuts ... I’m so full right now and happy. All eaten in a rose garden . What is life ?
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misskay016
Points +54
hell yeah - Edit
Their meat alternatives are sooo dope! Like omg sometimes it kinda scares me in a way that it feels like chicken— but hey, the good thing here is not! I’m glad that this restaurant really helps us get our cravings satisfied— all cruelty free food ❤️ much love to this. Been here like several times now 😊😁
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Kiwi-Vegan
Points +40
Lovely outdoor area, fantastic vegan food - Edit
First time here, and so impressed! Extensive menu, and so delicious and creative. Busy midday with line going out the door, but I guess they says something about how good this place is. Super friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back! Is tomorrow too soon?
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food , Varied and delicious menu, Generous portions
Cons: Music inside way too loud, Lines and wait time can be long, Hard to find parking
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KeikoVegan
Points +46
Very Salty - Edit
It’s a wonderful idea. Wish it was organic, some More GF options and healthy. Thanks for going Vegan!
Read morePros: Taste like the real thing, Helping people to become vegan
Cons: Too salty
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TessaWhite
Points +867
So many fun options - Edit
Lots of mock meat versions of things so kinda junk food vegan but super tasty
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2158
Officially one of my faves - Edit
I have never had better vegan cheesecake. The burgers were good, but the desserts are out of this world. And also, the market grab and go stuff are great too.
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hildrcat
Points +46
A bay area classic - Edit
The donuts are like and the macaroni salad is addictive, but a lot of the fake meat is rough on more sensitive stomachs.
Read morePros: So many options
Cons: Expensive, A lot of wheat based vegan meat
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super_marisa
Points +1291
Great food & friendly service! - Edit
We ordered the Chicken Parm & the Killer BLAT. The portions are generous and filling. We still enjoyed a slice of cheesecake and a chocolate chip cookie though!
Read morePros: So many delicious meal options, Desserts, Pozole, chicken pot pies, and cookie dough to do
Cons: There may be a line 🤣
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Points +30002
The Butcher's Son - Edit
I am in love...
Read moreThe Butcher's Son is the perfect place to get vegan junk food made of mock meats and cheeses. I also love the no frills atmosphere and quick ordering process, which made this a quick, easy, painless, and extremely tasty dining process.
The moment I walked in here I wanted to order everything, and, well, I sort of did. I started with the vegan philly (without mushrooms) and a side of bacon mac. This was the perfect vegan junk food made with delicious seitan and gooey vegan cheeses. The seitan was sliced super thin which made the sandwich extra tasty overall...I shouldn't have finished it, but I did (I have to run 9 miles tomorrow anyway, ugh!). The bacon mac was seriously good too and the little bacons actually looked like bacon. While I have been vegetarian/vegan for over 30 years, I can't tell you what real bacon tastes like, but I'm sure this was pretty close. My bf got the grinder sandwich with coleslaw and he thought it was OK (I agree) and he was super jealous of my sandwich (which I kindly shared with him). His sandwich was still decent and he ate the whole thing so it wasn't like it was awful, just could have been better.
I also ordered a croissant to go (because I NEVER get to have these), a vegan bacon maple donut, and a vegan cannoli. I definitely did not like the cannoli, I've also never had a real cannoli in my life so I cannot compare to the non-vegan version. The maple bacon donut was extremely tasty, something of which I'll need to eat in moderation to maintain my waistline (thank goodness TBS is in Oakland!!!). And the croissant tasted amazing. Overall, I highly recommend this place and I'll be back on my "bad vegan" days!
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brirod17
Points +38
We need one in South Bay! - Edit
Great food and great service! We were there when they closed and after they closed they came by all the tables and gave out the extra baked goods! Love this place!
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BaileighScott
Points +38
That One Bad Experiance - Edit
So the cashier could not understand me when I was talking to her about purchasing a cheesecake at the marketplace. The cashier for the restaurant was not happy to see my family and I arriving late at all. The consumption of the overall cheesecake was not as devourable as other cheesecakes I have purchased or been given. My advice is to not pay attention to the open sign on Happy Cow app and instead call them about their most accurate hours.
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whosthegoss
Points +363
Worth the line! - Edit
We had jalapeño business sandwich, the chicken parm and the Philly cheesesteak - all superb!!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan!, The cheesecake, seriously!
Cons: On the pricier side
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