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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
ChristopherSJ
Points +60
Everything you’ve heard is true - Edit
Incredible, incredible, incredible! And everything served in abundance. Say goodbye to the austere vegan aesthetic of yore. 😀
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horrorqueen
Points +60
OMG!!!! - Edit
My favorite vegan restaurant!!!
Read morePros: Affordable, Lots of choices, AMAZING taste
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JuliusHarmach
Points +41
Must Go - Edit
Never had such good Vegan Sandwiches before!
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KrazyKatLady
Points +162
OH. MY. GOD. - Edit
I don’t know if I’ve ever had anything as delicious as this Chicken Parm Sandwich. It’s out of this world good. Also had the coffee cake which was excellent.
Read morePros: ALL vegan
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christopherjboyce
Points +1018
Tasty food and love the name - Edit
This has to be my favourite ever name for a vegan eatery. The Butcher's Son is a very lively place and the food is very tasty. Basically fake meats in a sandwich. I found it filling but expensive but at a price not too dissimilar from prices of similar others I've been to in California. I'd recommend and would probably go back. The garden out the back is beautiful.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan food, Beautiful garden
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misterkinch
Points +38
Deli-cious! - Edit
The Butcher’s Son has to be one of the most original and exceptionally executed ideas I’ve been witness to regarding vegan cuisine. Their menu is vast, literally never-ending. They produce their own “lunch meats,” including chicken, roast beef, and turkey. I ate vegan Gorgonzola cheese - it tasted just like the real thing. Still can’t get my head wrapped around this. I’m Italian, and can’t tell you the last time I had a cannoli, but theirs was ON POINT. The Hot Lemon Chicken with pesto is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten, period. If you’re a vegan foodie, hell, if you’re a human being, you have to make the trip to Berkeley and dine in plant-based bliss.
Read morePros: Tons of options, Incredible creativity, A must vegan spot
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MAGGI113
Points +24
Best Vegan Lunch Restaurant - Edit
obsessed with the vegan chikn parm!! Toooo dieeee for!
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KdRock19
Points +68
Buffalo Bacon Ranch Friend chicken Sandwich - Edit
Best bacon replacer I've had since going vegan 2 years ago and I've tried a lot. I don't know how they do it but the texture is awesome. Sandwich is large, delicious and worth the $$ and the wait in line.
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@trying2bevegan
Points +424
Best Vegan junk - Edit
Sad to say this beats all the vegan junk food I've had in 2 years.
Read moreThis place is so good for junk food. They have nailed it on the head! I got the bacon patty and chicken, a huge amount of food so worth it tho! Get the bacon mac salad too you will not regret it.
Interior is clean and cool.
Service is fast. And portions are big.
Pros: Bacon, Cheese, Meats
Cons: I can't eat here everyday forever, Staff aren't the friendliest people
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pklehm
Points +153
Great to have so many choices - Edit
I had a tasty BLT sandwich and set out back in the lovely garden. Had to wait a bit, though it was worth it. Like most vegans/vegetarians, seeing so many choices is a pleasant surprise, though, as it is so unusual, it can be a little daunting at first.
Read morePros: Lots of choices, Friendly, helpful staff, Good location
Cons: Menu appears to include mostly fried items. , Not sure how low cal the dishes are.
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Kream007!
Points +30
Best Vegan Food I’ve had in 2 1/2 years! - Edit
Buffalo chicken was excellent... so we’re the meatball sandwich and the macaroni salad
Read morePros: Best vegan food I’ve had in 2 1/2 years!, Tasty and flavorful , Great desserts!
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sandykaren
Points +580
Awesome! - Edit
The best compliment I can give this place is to say that it is worth the inevitable, and sometimes very long, wait. The new location is so much better, but I swear they could pack a place twice the size. My favorite is the Hot Garlic Lemon Chicken Pesto sandwich. They have the best vegan bacon as well. Can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: Fabulous food, All vegan, Large portions
Cons: Always a line, Slow service
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VegDan
Points +115
Holy Happy Cow! - Edit
Oh man...
Read moreI was in town to do some chef trainings and heard this was the vegan spot to hit up.
They warned me to go hungry and not plan on eating anything else for the day, so I went in the morning before getting on a flight back east.
They were right!
The food was super good, and super rich!
Alt meats deep-fried, then put in a sandwich! Holy happy cow!
This place is unique to the vegan world in there original style and menu.
Pros: Great flavor, Rich beyond words, quality
Cons: so full... still so full , so many choices!
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chlo
Points +92
I want to live inside this place - Edit
This place is amazing. My partner and I spent a couple weeks in Berkeley and ate here almost everyday. I don't understand how they make such phenomenal cheese! We love all their sandwiches, some of them are so big we could have half for lunch and half for dinner. If your appetite can manage it, the cookies and brownies were also really good.
Read morePros: amazing sandwiches, massive menu, better than real cheese
Cons: nothing!
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RobertD
Points +137
wow. new location is great with more seating and new weekend brunch items! - Edit
Come for weekend brunch at the new location. Everything tastes fantastic.
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vegangirl22
Points +132
Great sandwiches - Edit
This place has amazing food. I absolutely loved the chicken blt sandwich, and my sister, after trying the bacon, said that she didn't think the restaurant was vegan because the bacon tastes JUST like the real thing. They also have great donuts!
Read morePros: Sandwiches, donuts
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VeganTing
Points +338
Comfort Food - Edit
I have been to The Butcher's Son a few times now and will remark that their food is consistent. They have mock meats that are out of this world. Their fried "chicken" had the perfect texture and their "bacon" is the best that I have had. I ordered the chicken parmesan on my first visit. It was tasty but I made the mistake of ordering the bleu cheese on it. The bleu cheese was sliced thick and a bit overwhelming. I would recommend getting it with mozzarella. I have ordered but buffalo bacon chicken sandwich but had it placed on a bed of lettuce. Their ranch dressing is quite tasty and thick--just the right amount of tang. I have ordered the mozzarella sticks and the buffalo pepper jack sticks and both reminded me of the real thing. They have a large selection of treats--cheesecake, cookies, cannoli, and doughnuts. Portions are huge. They recently moved to a new facility and I think they are still getting into their groove. It took us one hour to wait in line and then for our food to be ready. It was worth it, but just be sure to plan ahead. They also have a large number of items that you can purchase from their deli case--meats, cheeses, potpies, ice cream and cookie dough. Worth the visit if you are in Berkeley!
Read morePros: Large portions, Delicious mock meats
Cons: Long wait
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heathenvegan
Points +745
Lives up to the hype - Edit
This resturant was one of the reasons I decided to vacation in San Francisco and it didn't disappoint. I got the Reuben and a chocolate chip cookie, both were delicious!!! If you are near this resturant you should definitely stop by for a bite.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Big portions
Cons: Coffee not so good :( , Kinda expensive
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Lehmannation
Points +19
Stellar place with delicious fake meat. - Edit
I used to eat mammals 3 meals a day, so when I had to take it out of my diet, I kept looking for meat-like options. This is the best restaurant I have found for fake meat yet. Go out of your way to eat here. Every dish is delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious, Full on Vegan, Deli Style
Cons: seating options
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ForGoodnessSeyks
Points +760
100% Vegan Deli - Edit
I'm OBSESSED with The Butcher's Son. Absolutely amazing deli meats - 100% vegan. I'm drooling again just thinking about it. As you can see I managed to not even get good pictures because we were so excited to eat. Picture 2 has Brian's hand already snagging the burger. Can't wait to go back.
Read moreThe bacon actually tastes and looks like bacon. I got a Garlic Chicken BLT and I was stunned by how delicious it was.
They brought our food out quickly. Dogs were allowed on the outdoor patio.
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100%vegan
Points +660
Best vegan food - Edit
This place always has a line out the door. The staff are friendly and work hard to get orders out quickly the food is fresh, amazingly good and the dessert are incredible. From the pancakes to the vegan turkey with pesto and melted mozzarella, you can’t go wrong. Just be sure to finish the meal with a cannoli or piece of cheesecake.
Read morePros: Great food, Good selection of choices, They are expanding to a new space with more room
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vegan_chicklet
Points +29
vegan goodness! - Edit
If you need a very good vegan fix then this is your place. I had the cheese and steak sandwich and i just cant wrap my head around how awesome it was. The pancake stuffed donut is a must try for breakfast.
Read morePros: its delicious, worth the wait!
Cons: small place, not a lot of seating so come early to
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TamsenReid
Points +103
Amazing Sandwich - Edit
I had a full vegan breakfast and got a Parmesan chicken to go. Both were delicious and I think the blueberry pancake is the best pancake I’ve ever had
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu , Flavorful and plenty of choices
Cons: The layout of the building is not ideal
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BellaBunny
Points +40
OMG! Vegan cheese and meats! - Edit
Amazing jackfruit BBQ. Lovely cheesecakes (had to double take making sure it was vegan).
Read morePros: All vegan options , Some GF, Can buy ingredients ie “cheese” and “meats”
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JamesH42
Points +128
Thank You God! - Edit
An amazing Deli, homemade desserts, cheese, fresh breads can't get enough!! Worth the wait every time, & a very friendly staff!! If you want to feel at home in the Bay, and apart of the vegan community and thriving Bay Area vegan food scene visit this spot! Delicious
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Sarah//Foster
Points +38
Brunch! - Edit
The best vegan brunch I’ve ever had! So many options, and all fantastic quality. It’s all a must... pancakes, donuts, fried “eggs”, mozzarella sticks, deli “meats! It’s all good!
Read moreThere is going to be a line for brunch, but trust me.. it’s worth it!
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krisdestruction
Points +22
Great restaurant - Edit
Good atmosphere, wide selection of food,
Read moreSometimes a wait for tables, slightly pricy
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