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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Added by condekedar on 19 May 2021
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79 Reviews
First Review by JackMason
KatherineLLawson
Points +25
Amazing!!! - Edit
I live in the south and I keep an extremely busy calendar, but let me tell you something in my Jim Carey voice …. their fried “chicken” is amazing and has me studying my calendar for when I can pop into town and see a show at the Guthrie and stop by Herbie’s for some wonderful hospitality and guilty pleasure(s) of their fried “chicken”, mashed potatoes, and biscuits. A good time- as my best good friend can say. A GOOD TIME!!
Read morePros: Customer service. , Food is delicious. , Even meat eaters will enjoy.
Cons: Nothing.
Guest
MaybellineMoo
Points +67
Good but unbalanced - Edit
Good when you want some comfort food, but the seitan slabs of chikn are too thick.
Read morePros: Fun treat.
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Randalstik
Points +20
Yummy but . . . - Edit
It’s like Tofurkey. I don’t know about you but I can usually only eat two or three slices of Tofurkey. It’s yummy but super heavy. I bought a 4-piece bucket and them pieces were BIG! Good but I could only eat ¾ of a piece plus it came w yummy Mac and cheese, baked beans, yummy but too salty tater tots, and disappointingly bland biscuits. High marks on Herbie house and BBQ sauces! Chocolate Shake was thick and creamy, but a bit sweet.
Read morePros: Portions huge, Tater tots, Sauces
Cons: Salty tater tots, but yummy!, Bland biscuits
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mongoose10
Points +718
Good fried chick’n! - Edit
The fried chicken is wonderful. It’s tied for the best I’ve ever tried (along with temple of seitan). We got a big XL bucket to share for 5 of us and had a ton of leftovers.
Read morePros: Loved the fried chicken and biscuits with honey butter. All the sides are fun too - be sure to try a few.
Cons: The Mac and cheese was pretty bland and isn’t going to convert any non-vegans. My other complaint is that they have no ‘upgrade’ option for the other sides (fried pickles and jalapeños). Just charge me a little extra to upgrade please! Instead we had to double up on sides we already got with the meal anyway.
Pros: Amazing chicken, Biscuits and butter
Cons: No up-charge option for premium sides , Mac and cheese could use some add’l flavor
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AmandaLackey
Points +75
Amazing biscuits - Edit
Went to herbies for the first time and I am very impressed. I shared the small bucket with another person and it was a great amount of food (we both got leftovers). We got the dragon dust for a little spice and I recommend. The biscuits were our favorite out of everything.
Read morePros: Great service, Can walk around in neighborhood while you wait, Big portions
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jbohrer60
Points +594
Definitely Worth a Try! - Edit
Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, biscuits. . . Count me all the way in! Overall this was a big win. A couple of nit picky points…
Read more1) We ordered only with a specific pick up time. When we got there it was clear our order had been ready for a while. Everything was cold. Big bummer! :(
2) This food is salty as f*^k. I love salt but this was next level
I’d go back for sure but was saddened by the temp of the food this time.
Pros: Vegan Fried Chicken!!, Big portions, Reasonable pricing
Cons: Our food was cold - hopefully yours won’t be. , Salty mcSalty
Guest
mary.w.b
Points +65
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
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Tom1973
Points +512
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 +212
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 +93
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 +149
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
Guest
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 +92
Fried Fulfilment - Edit
Love the food. Satisfies so many indulgent cravings since becoming vegan.
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schel112
Points +729
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 +444
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
Guest
lilvegancat
Points +849
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 +304
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 +92
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 +453
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.
Thanks
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 +72
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 +1731
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 +125
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 +3870
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
Guest
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
Guest
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