Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
African
A vegan fast-food restaurant with exhibitions. Offers burgers with Impossible meat and vegan cheese, nuggets, and fries. Delivery through Doordash. Cashless. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
113 Reviews
First Review by foon
Saspik
Points +169
I love it - Edit
Soooo good that even my non-vegan partner prefers this to mc
Read morePros: Nuggets, Cheeseburger
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Lolopold
Points +435
Nice McD replacement - Edit
I would say, if you want to go to McDonalds, but don’t want to go to McDonalds, this is really your place!
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KerrieHarris
Points +263
Loved it - Edit
Good choice of food and good price, love the happy meal style box!
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jakobwb
Points +127
Even better than I expected - Edit
I’ve been vegan for almost 7 years and have had many a burger, so when I read another review that Mr. Charlie’s had the best vegan burger, I was skeptical.
Read moreThis place makes a damn good burger. The branding is really cute, and there being a McDonald’s across the street really adds to the place feeling like a genuine satirical statement.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-11
Pros: Cheeseburger, Branding/decor, Bottled coke
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lilmeowmeow
Points +168
Love the branding and the food! - Edit
Absolutely keeping the box and bag my food came in, ordered mini burger but it was the same size as a regular mcd's hamburger and nowadays it's the same price if not cheaper than the real thing! The fries were to die for, the booths are fun and comfortable, I get why this place is popular. Will be back next visit to SF for sure!
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RichardMichael
Points +110
Best vegan burger outside of my kitchen. - Edit
Such lovely, friendly staff. The food was incredible and reasonably priced, too. I will definitely eat here again. X
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-08
Pros: Meal options , Friendly staff , Cool atmosphere
Cons: Nope, Na da, Nothing
Guest
Anca_Egger
Points +120
Happy meal - Edit
It was incredibly tasty for our taste. We had two menus and different sauces to try. The fries were crispy and well salted.
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NoCheesePlease!
Points +36
Very nostalgic - Edit
Very nostalgic experience. Nailed the Cheeseburger, chix and sauce options! Not exactly healthy but so tasty!
Read morePros: Cheeseburger , Chicken sandwich/nuggets , Sauces!
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jens108
Points +228
Good to satisfy McDonalds yearnings - Edit
This place tries very hard to be the vegan McDonalds, with very similar looking and tasting food. It tasted good, fries were amazing, staff was friendly. But in total the place seemed a bit run down, the menu on the wall was taped over multiple times and didnt show prices. Seating very limited and tight.
Read morePros: Good fast food, Friendly staff
Cons: Seating tight and uncomfortable, Place could be in better shape
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rachael_jasper
Points +145
Aesthetically Pleasing - Edit
Went right around the time they opened and all the decor is very cool. Many people were walking by and even inside to take pictures. I ordered the The Frownie Deluxe meal, it was decent! I got it with the chipotle mayo which I wouldn’t recommend. The person who took our order was on her phone texting while taking it which was weird. I was excited to be there and the staff would have made a better impression/experience if they looked like they wanted to actually be there.
Read moreFun to go once, never need to go again.
Pros: It’s across from a real McDonalds, so it’s funny., Aesthetically Pleasing, Fully Vegan
Cons: Expensive, Inattentive/unhappy staff
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HarteHost
Points +56
Fun & yum! - Edit
I thoroughly enjoyed our vegan lunch at this little spot in SF! Everything was freshly prepared, hot, perfectly presented in a happy meal box, and delivered to our table!
Read moreThis was a true happy meal for me and my son, and I'm so happy they are here and I hope to stay and spread out with more & more locations!
Pros: Easy to order, Hot fresh meal, Friendly staff & clean space
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paulalecht
Points +209
My Happy Meal! - Edit
Nothing quite so euphoric as enjoying a vegan happy meal at Mr. Charlie's located across the street from a McDonald's. I would have loved it if the food was just okay but the burger and fries were best fast food I can remember having! Super crisp flavorful fries w/ vegan aioli, sloppy delicious burger. Hooray!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
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JulieGodfrey
Points +48
Fun Delicious Fast Food - Edit
Fun fast food, with delicious dips, I recommend the cilantro and jalapeño. I had the Not Cheeseburger Frowny Meal, great burger, fries, and nuggets. Their selection of drinks was good, too.
Read morePros: Nostalgic Taste, Fun Decor, Friendly staff
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AlyssaJill
Points +104
Yum! - Edit
Definitely nailed the fast food craving! On the expensive side but really delicious. If you're craving a quick, easy meal...this is the place!
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NealDuncan
Points +584
Just like McDonald's - Edit
Crazy good for what it was. Service at this location is excellent. Just like Mickey D's but vegan and the sauces and sodas are better
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CheleneGreenQueen
Points +218
Yummmm - Edit
I really enjoyed my mini frownie meal. Minus the chicken nuggets which tbh i did spit out.
Read moreThe burger and fries tho 10/10
I recommend the cheese not burger. 🍔
I’m going to try to go back to get a breakfast sandie too
Definitely try it tho !
Cons: Nuggets, Nuggets, Nuggets
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hetalshah24
Points +1054
Worth a try - Edit
Was very curious about this place as had heard great things about them. Decor is cute.. packaging is super cute but not practical when a bunch of ppl are sharing. I had the not chicken sandwich and fries. Unfortunately tots are only available till 4. The sandwich was good but not awesome. The fries turned soggy and cold very quickly. I think it might be to do with packaging. I hope they come up with more menu items.
Read morePros: All vegan, Very reasonably priced, Food is good
Cons: Soggy fries, small menu
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49Hudson
Points +181
Vegan Big Mac! - Edit
The Big Chuck is a carbon copy of a Big Mac, and it was awesome. Just what we needed after a long day of travel to SFO. Combo’d up with the fries = delicious. Junk food vegan goodness.
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lfusfeld
Points +268
Avoid the chick’n - Edit
The chicken nuggets were so bad we couldn’t even choke down a bite. I can’t speak to the burgers but the nuggets were a huge waste of money as we threw them all out after spitting out a bite.
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: Disgusting nuggets , Way overpriced , Weird seating
CheleneGreenQueen
I agree. Went for the first time and ordered the mini so it only came with 2 nugs but i had to spit them out
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SarahS88
Points +2324
Loved it! - Edit
Wonderful and such a great educational opportunity for non-vegans. Park in the Sutter-Stockton garage to make your life easier if you come by car.
Read moreWe took our non-vegan family member here and he loved it!
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bramhubbell
Points +896
Totally Delicious Junkfood - Edit
If you can still remember the childhood joy of McDonalds after 30 years of veganism, this is the place for you. It felt like I was eating a Big Mac again.
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robfdilla
Points +539
Charlie Cracked the Code! - Edit
I had NO clue Mr Charlie made it's way to San Francisco. I've known about it for a couple years, seen it floating around the interweb. So I stumbled on it during a day in the City but it was closed at the time. So today, had the opportunity to give it a go.
Read moreLet me start off, Charlie cracked the code! Charlie must have been a former McD cook and reverse engineered the recipe. Lol I order mostly everything on the menu.
First the nuggets, I'm sure most HappyCow user who use to eat meat GREW UP on McD nuggets w/ sweet & sour or BBQ. I did w/ the S&S sauce. Taste was SPOT ON. Activated pure nostalgia eating those little nuggs. But like most Plantbased "meats" there is a bit "aftertaste." Not as prevalent like Beyond or Impossible but slightly. But SMACKIN' nonetheless. 10/10
Second, the chicken sando. Nostalgia activated. My BROKE college self survived on McD chicken sando when they WERE $1. The mayo, lettuce, bun, and basically a BIG chicken nugget. Charlie replicated to the T. 10/10
McD famous golden arches fries. Now Charlie's fries weren't totally identical but for not using beef flavoring like McD, they were pretty dang close. 8/10
Lastly, Charlie's double cheeseburger. This one is one I didn't get any thrills out of. Constructed like McD cheese burger: ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, and cheese. "Aftertaste" was prevalent with this one. Plus, it's something I can make myself. 6.5/10
Overall, I give Mr Charlie 5/5 stars, purely based on nostalgia. Now, if they dropped the menu price $1, FOR SURE 6/5 stars. Lol #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-04
Seatown_vegan
Just went to the one in Sydney last week. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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BaylieBowers-Whaley
Points +82
Fast food perfection! - Edit
The Big Chuck is SO good and satisfying. I also tried their Mr. Muffin Deluxe for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised! Will be going again while I’m here.
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nicole_m
Points +3531
Vegan junk food heaven - Edit
So good I came by twice to try the main burger option and breakfast. If you’re after vegan junk food, this is the place (don’t expect anything healthy). I tried the cheeseburger meal. It came with nuggets (the most realistic I’ve tasted, though it’s been a long time), delicious greasy burger, fries and coke in a glass bottle (somehow it tastes better). I also tried the sausage, cheese and egg muffin the next day, which came with a little orange juice carton and tater tots (hash bites). Everything tasted amazing. Highly recommend for junk food lovers #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious food, Novelty options (ie sausage and egg muffin), Good variety of sauces for fries etc
Cons: Not cheap, but nothing in SF is , Premises had a weird smell
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hypercubes
Points +578
Pretty good - Edit
I got the chicken sandwich combo. The fries were great but the chicken did not have much flavor.
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roseliverpool
Points +170
Amazing fast food and great service - Edit
I got the double cheeseburger meal with nuggets and the green & chuck sauce and it was really good for fast food. Burger is much better than the McPlant we have back in the UK!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly service, Aesthetic
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jollieduck
Points +2285
Hit the spot - Edit
This place is awesome and I love everything about it. I got the Not a Cheeseburger Frowny Meal which came with four nuggets, two sauce choices, a drink, and fries, and my friend got the BigChuck which is a triple bun two patty situation. Everything was delicious!
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