Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
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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
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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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139 Reviews
First Review by foon
lizzy2929
Points +90
Delicious and fast - Edit
I went for dinner and then breakfast this morning and all the food was delicious, you get so many fries as well
Read morePros: Fast service, Delicious food , Good portions
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Amyladedada1
Points +818
I’m lovin’ it - Edit
So good! Great vegan fast food.
Read morePros: Easy to order
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TTV_ggsbr02
Points +30
Extremely good food, great atmosphere - Edit
Super good food, emulates McDonalds very very well, very cool seating.
Read morePros: Great food, Cool seating
Cons: Sort of expensive, but very worth it
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blua
Points +221
The fast food you know and love, bug vegan! - Edit
Sometimes you just crave the speed, comfort, and even taste of familiar fast food (at least I do!), and when that's the case Mr. Charlie's won't let you down. I haven't eaten the non-vegan stuff in decades, but it tasted identical to me. Loved it, and love that a place like this exists!
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weepymosquito
Points +1662
Emulates McDonalds Insanely Well - Edit
I went here with a non-vegan friend who had mcds a couple weeks before, and they said they could barely tell a difference. And as someone who hasn't had it in years, it's exactly as I remember it. Impressive!
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seasara
Points +101
I’m Lovin It - Edit
Delicious food, both the burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Also I swear they do the extra delicious Diet Coke thing that the other place does. Have already been twice during this visit to SF.
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Ulquiorra
Points +89
Wait Is This Not Mc Ds?! - Edit
This place absolutely understood the assignment. The vibe is exactly like how getting fast food at 10pm at night should be. The fries are identical, right down to the astronomical levels of salt. The Mr. Chuck burger tasted exactly the way it should. 10/10 will be returning.
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DianaCarter
Points +312
I finally got to try Mr. Charlie’s! - Edit
The San Francisco location is right across the street from a McDonald’s. Made me very sad that there was only one other customer at Mr. Charlie’s, while McDs was packed. We tried an assortment items, since it was our first visit. The frowny meal was super fun. Very tasty french fries, regular cheeseburger, and their take on a quarter pounder with cheese. Not a fan of the nuggets, but the sweet & sour sauce is yummy. 
Read morePros: Vegan Fast Food, Cheeseburger with LOTS of melted cheese, Salty fries
Cons: Pretty big price tag for fast food, Service at this location was non-existent
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Vysturbed
Points +2012
Nailed the shoestring fries - Edit
They really nailed the aesthetic ✨️it even smells like a McD*nald's from the seasonings. Pricier, but higher quality and without the animal abuse so worth it to me. The batter fried nuggets and shoestring fries are fantastic. Great vegan breakfast options too.
Read moreWe got the Double and while good, was a goopy mess from the cheese. I would not recommend eating at location for any burger with cheese as it'll get all over your hands and unfortunately they don't have any wet wipes or a bathroom to clean your hands after.
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k_robsss
Points +2098
Mr. Muffin deluxe - Edit
I loved my breakfast sandwich! Very happy to find this affordable vegan option in downtown SF. I love the concept of Mr.Charlie’s. Sometimes you just want some filling vegan junk food
Read morePros: Affordable
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Tom1973
Points +698
Legit burger joint - Edit
Heard about this place for a while and finally made the stop. The nuggies are legit. The look and taste like the real thing.
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strawberrytotoro
Points +147
Superb vegan junk food - Edit
This was the first thing I ate after landing in SF which might sway my opinion a little but everything was super satisfying. I ordered the "Not a cheeseburger" combo and despite never eating meat in my life, it tasted super meaty and everything had that greasy salty kick you expect from a fast food place. I'll go eat a salad now.
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oszum
Points +742
Must eat in SF! - Edit
It’s just fast food — but wow! The cheeseburger was amazing and totally took me back to my childhood. I love the idea behind this place, and the interior is super cool!
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ameliorater
Points +216
vegan mc muffin - Edit
vegan fast food is always fun😄a little greasy but pretty good
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slikespizza
Points +1326
Fun Happy Tasty Meal! - Edit
They are directly across the street from McDonalds which is kind of cute. I don’t think either is in danger of stealing the other’s cliental but a vegan can always dream!! Mr Royale was a good sandwich. I got the meal so it came also with chickn nuggets, french fries and a drink. Thoroughly enjoyable time.
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DTS
Points +1420
Delicious fast food - Edit
The burger and nuggets meal was delicious and served with a smile. Loved the chipotle and Mr Chuck sauce
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form
Points +466
Pretty cool - Edit
Should try this place. Nice to have this option. What you would expect for fast food.
Read morePros: Cheaper than some places, Authentic American fast food, Open late
Cons: No washroom, No dessert , No coffee
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pdxjayhawk
Points +227
Just OK - Edit
I got the Mr. Chuck combo meal and was overall disappointed. The fries were extremely bland and the burger, while good, wasn’t anything to write home about. I’ve had better Big Mac knockoffs at other vegan joints. The place also felt a little too dirty. The trash was I we flowing and the tables needed wiped down.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-07
Cons: Bland, Dirty
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HCMex
Points +943
Re-do Review - Edit
I was a little too harsh on Mr. Charlie's in my initial review. After visiting a few times in the past few months, I definitely am a fan of this place. The vegan quarter pounders and double cheeseburgers keep bringing me back as they offer that taste of comfort and nostalgia that I used to have when eating McDonald's.
Read moreThey also seem to have expanded their menu to have breakfast options that you can order all day. I didn't care too much for their breakfast sausage / egg sandwich but it is nice to have it as an option.
My only qualms about this place:
- When you order fries or nuggets, you get the option of picking 2 dipping sauces but the containers are only 25% full which is usually not enough dipping sauce.
- The restaurant space is usually dirty and the staff hardly ever clean the tables or sweep the floors
- I asked for a water cup but the staff said they don't have any or offer any (this might be illegal?)
Pros: Quarter Pounder, Double Cheeseburger, Vegan Propoganda everywhere
Cons: Staff can clean the space more, No water cups???
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theokaforceawakens
Points +98
AWESOME - Edit
I haven't eaten at Mcdonalds in 25+ years, but I do have great memories of happy meals with my grandmother, so this is the perfect way for some nostalgia! Double Cheeseburger with no onions and fries. Nice and basic, but hit the spot enough that I visited twice on my recent trip to San Francisco. Kids loved it too. Place was hopping which is great to see.
Read moreWife is gluten free and it didn't have great options for her, but there was a middle eastern place right across the street
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SkottDaltonic
Points +67
love this spot - Edit
the food and aesthetic are both terrific. obviously a big nod to McDonalds, the food is very good and very unhealthy, hahaha.
Read morethe customer service is not great - no, i don’t want the napkin you dropped on the floor - but you can order through a kiosk and avoid a lot of it!
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ItzikSamara
Points +24
Great food and great service - Edit
It was a great lunch .. the taste is amazing.. it's a must if you're in SF
Read morePros: Cheeseburger , Chicken nuggets
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UnaiVegaNovo
Points +265
De las mejores burguers que he probado! - Edit
En frente del Mac Donal’s, eso me pereció un puntazo
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-05
Pros: Las hamburguesas
Cons: El local un poco destartalado
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HMilton87
Points +198
If you're hungover - hit this place up! - Edit
Great fast food, exactly the vegab junk food you crave after a night out
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tronna
Points +2240
Amazing! - Edit
We haven’t heard of this terrific chain before visiting this one as it was near our hotel. We definitely need it in Europe! Amazed by the taste.
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Vegangloglo
Points +16
Disappointed..you lost my business - Edit
I used to go to Mr Charlies in SF all the time to get a cheat meal. In the last few months the quality has gone down. The food is extremely expensive but for a vegan it is where you want to go when you crave fast food that tastes like the other big M retail chain. In the last few weeks they started combining the nuggets and French fries. Why? Not sure. Your fries are already soggy and adding nuggets does not help. For a $20 meal, I'm not sure why the owners decided it was a good idea to combine the two. When I called on December 22nd, a guy answered and I asked him why they started doing that. I told him it felt like I was being fed scraps like a stray dog, he said there was nothing wrong since it is vegan. Wow. Never again. You lost my business
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-22
Pros: Ok If you want Mc... vegan food, Ok chicken sandwich , Ok hamburger
Cons: Soggy fries, Fries and nuggets same bag, Low Quality and expensive
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minthin
Points +945
Turn that frown upside down - Edit
I FINALLY GOT TO TRY MR CHARLIES AND IT WAS AMAZING
Read moreI ordered the Royal with Cheese frowny meal which came with fries and nuggets. The meal was super filling and absolutely great. The Royal, made with Impossible, slapped. The staff said it was bigger and had a sesame bun, but otherwise I couldn't tell how it was different than their regular cheeseburger. That's ok, there was more than enough food in the meal, and ordering the Royale felt serendipitous having just watched Pulp Fiction. Fries were great, the nuggets were good and an extra protein boost, and I loved that they offered a low sugar soda--the blueberry soda has 8g--that was really good without being punishingly sweet.
Most of all, I loved the whole statement. I had to get a frowny meal and I couldn't stop laughing at the box. The booth seating is really clever, and the whole decor is quite a scene. Especially being across the street from a MacDonalds.
The white sauce was a dud--too sweet, which is odd for somebody who has a sweet tooth. But the staff generously gave me a click sauce that is like a thousand island and I loved.
My only improvement is i would love to see them grow into the dessert game. Maybe some soft serve or at least warm chocolate chips? People complain about the price, but that's only because they are comparing it to McDonalds. I paid $23 for a giant meal that was excellent, and they literally have a $7 burger on the menu so c'mon folks.
Looking forward to seeing this take over McDonalds...turn that frown upside down!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-21
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