Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
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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Added by Conniemm on 01 Mar 2016
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258 Reviews
First Review by JoshHyatt
ForloratTerreno
Points +199
Mostly great food, great environment - Edit
The bread was utterly incredible and the vegan bacon was very good. I want to come back here for brunch and I really enjoyed my visit, but the fried chicken in my sandwich was too greasy to finish. Everything else I ordered was great, though, so I think I might have just ordered the wrong sandwich (I ordered the K.B.L.A.T.)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-10
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pjh13
Points +209
Best chicken parm I've ever had - Edit
Got the chicken parm and bahn mi, both were excellent. The chicken parm was the best I've had in a decade. Want to try the rest of the sandwiches
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VickyNelson
Points +442
So many fantastic options - Edit
I had the lobster roll and it was perfect. Both the cajun, fries, and the garlic, parmesan, or delicious. The Caesar salad was fantastic
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-25
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polishphoenix
Points +371
Quite expensive, but good cannoli - Edit
I would recommend the cannoli! The Caesar sandwich made me a bit queasy though.
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HelenEarth
Points +19
Hits the Spot - Edit
An excellent place to go if you’re super hungry and want something vegan and hearty to eat. My favorite things to order are the Death by Potato Gyro, Pastrami Reuben Sandwich Jalapeño Business Sandwich, Bacon Mac Salad and the take & bake Pot Pies. Cool vibes, inside & outside seating, awesome logo and name, variety of options & great flavors.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-13
Pros: Delicious Faux Meats, Filling, Lots of variety
Cons: Small Kids Menu
JustinCory
Love this place!
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MicheleLucas
Points +72
Good Food with Dog Friendly Courtyard - Edit
Lots of options. Dog friendly outdoor seating. Grab and go food, great staff.
Read morePros: Big menu, Dog friendly, Huge portions
Cons: Parking may be challenging sometimes
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sidneylbanks
Points +280
My favorite place ❤️ - Edit
Love the butchers son !! Amazing sandwiches, salads, deli section, and of course brunch on weekends. My favorite vegan restaurant in the bay
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-04
Pros: Free coffee at brunch 👀
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LaneErickson
Points +169
INCREDIBLE VIBE AND FOOD - Edit
How have I not rated this place before? My favorite vegan place in the Bay Area, at least for comfort food. Shizen is pretty nice… anyhow, especially with their beautiful rose garden, this is a great place for brunch on a sunny day.
Read morePros: Variety, Taste, Location
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Cassmula
Points +392
Just WOW!!! - Edit
Endless options! I tried two lol and they were amazing!!!!
Read morePros: So many choices , Sweet treats too!
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CatArmstrong
Points +72
A go-to stop when visiting - Edit
Haven't had anything bad from here. Get a rock road bar to go. You won't regret it.
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camilags
Points +399
Delicious Pastrami - Edit
Absolutely delicious food. I want to try the whole menu. Very satisfying, well seasoned, many options. The staff is very friendly.
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EarthyCrunchy
Points +364
Outstanding! Incredible! A triumph! - Edit
What is there to say that hasn’t already been said? This place is phenomenal. It has a huge menu, and I’ve yet to try something that wasn’t delicious. The tofu “mozzarella” sticks are a real highlight. The portions are very generous, so consider sharing a sandwich if you’re not too hungry.
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Brycew
Points +1958
Freakin Awesome!!! - Edit
Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Butcher’s Son is a tempting and satisfying place. The sandwiches are all made with love and the best ingredients. There is also free self-serve coffee at brunch
Read morePros: Lots of tasty options, To go deli products, Nice patio
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DinaVKourda
Points +80
Delicious AF - Edit
I ordered the Rueben on sourdough with mozzarella instead of rye and Swiss. It was soooo good. I also enjoyed a pistachio cannoli. The cannolis were sitting in a case so I thought they may be a little soggy. It was not, rather, it was perfect! The sandwich prices are a little high but really, the Rueben was so big, it would have been enough for two. I think I was the only customer who cleaned her plate; I saw other customers pack their leftovers to-go. The coffee is free (w oat or soy) so that was a bonus plus now I’ll be up all night. Indoor and outdoor seating. Ample street parking. Wish I lived in Berkeley.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-11
Pros: Service was excellent , Food was delicious AF , Vibe is so Bay Area
Cons: Prices a little high (but portions are huge), Parking may be a challenge during busy time
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LauraLene
Points +162
Excellent food - Edit
I just had the Tofu Scrambel but it was one of the best scrambles I had.
Read moreAlso a nice outdoor dining area.
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marriedavegan
Points +680
Amazing options - Edit
Went for dinner, so excited to try and was excellent. We shared the fishy appetizer, it was delicious and my favorite item we got. I had the pastrami which was also good. My son got the buffalo chicken sandwich also yummy. My wife got the fried squash sandwich, surprisingly tasty. To end had the strawberry cheesecake, very nice texture, wish it had a little more tanginess to it. If in Berkeley definitely stop here.
Read morePros: Great options , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricy
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LaurenC
Points +521
Incredible place, I wish I could go there all the time - Edit
The line was out the door when we came here for brunch, but it’s completely worth it. Food was just amazing. I can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Unique house-made meats, Delicious, So many options
Cons: They didn’t have real maple syrup. byo!
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M1L0
Points +32
So Good - Edit
This place is awesome, I have tried a few sandwiches but my favorite is FOR SURE the Chicken Fried Tofu sandwich.
Read moreI always get it without the sriracha mayo, because it’s a little too much for me, but I also ask for the Fried Tofu to be dipped in Buffalo Sauce, which just makes it the best thing ever.
Awesome outdoor area, that is shared with a Pizza place next door.
They always also have a great selection of Vegan meats, pasta salad, coleslaw, vegan chocolate bars, and delicious desserts.
Pros: Fully Vegan restaurant with nice people , Free Coffee & Unlimited sauce, Free pickle
Cons: Kinda expensive
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NoochNooch
Points +391
A must try! - Edit
I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. I go here every time I am in Berkeley. Every holiday season I order their sides like stuffing and desserts. Their Mac salad is to die for and they have a great variety of items in their market. I love the ceasar salad with fried chikin and I also love the chikin parm sandwich that is served on garlic bread!
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Zurv
Points +1937
GET THE GARLIC FRIES - Edit
I really like this place. The pastrami Rubin was delicious! They even have donuts! My favorite tho was the garlic fries… so tasty. I liked the way pesto chicken too. Super tasty! Oh and the pickles are really fresh and crisp.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-03
Pros: Staff was friendly, Nice location
Cons: Expensive
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alpaca15
Points +195
Lives up to the hype - Edit
Wish I could give more than 5 stars! I’m usually wary of sandwich shops because the food is often very heavy. Not so here. I tried the Killer BLAT and it was super filling and amazingly delicious without any of that heavy, greasy feeling. You can taste the quality in the ingredients. It tasted so good I ate way more than I normally do, every bite is addictively delicious!
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wcs
Points +47
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
I love to come here when I’m in the mood for vegan comfort food. The menu is extensive and everything I’ve tried here is delicious! #Veganuary
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Wickedveganghoul
Points +1342
Must stop worth a trip! - Edit
A must stop while in Berkeley!
Read moreTheir food is so delicious seriously you must stop by!
First time was a few years ago and we loved it! I was finally able to upload the photos.
Everything I’ve tried is so delicious!
The chik’n burger, Philly cheese, desserts!
They have where you can buy vegan sandwich meats, sauces and more!
Other restaurants like Timmy Gingers uses their sandwich meats!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-10
Pros: 100% Vegan amazing foods! , Employees are awesome!
Cons: Parking is hard, Drink selection is small , Not enough of them
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CorissaMarie
Points +3183
Best option in San Fran area - Edit
We were saddened by the lack of good looking options in the San Fran area but were so happy we made the drive here to try this awesome food. So good we went back again before we headed out of town.
Read moreHCMex
Lack of good options??? There's nothing BUT good options out here
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LisaMulligan
Points +121
Can’t say enough good things about this place - Edit
Everything was amazing! I got the BBQ pork sandwich and hubby got the chik’n and pickles - both delicious, especially with the potato salad. Also got chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake that were out of this world.
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Crazygoober
Points +42
Delicious - Edit
I been there many times, the sandwiches are so good,the cheese cake,the donuts, everything 🤤
Read morePros: Dounut stuffed pancake, Stake & sandwich , Chicken parm sandwich
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Norcal2017
Points +765
Been awhile since my last visit 2017 - Edit
Can't believe it's been that long since last review. Not much had changed with the overall establishment.
Read moreKiller Blat was chicken mostly, pulled high with lettuce tomato and peppers on toasted bread with avocado spread. Hard to find the bacon and flavor but still pretty decent. Messy to deal with and high stacked for small mouths😁. Somehow managed to plow through.
Add on fries w with crispy and thin the way I like.
Don't skip the pickle, free on request. A real deli style pickle, crunchy and sour.
Nice and quiet since it was a late 3pm lunch. Quick service and friendly greeting.
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