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.


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113 Reviews

First Review by foon

Saspik

Points +169

Vegan
25 May 2024

I love it

Soooo good that even my non-vegan partner prefers this to mc

Pros: Nuggets, Cheeseburger

Lolopold

Points +435

Vegan
22 May 2024

Nice McD replacement

I would say, if you want to go to McDonalds, but don’t want to go to McDonalds, this is really your place!

KerrieHarris

Points +263

Vegan
18 Apr 2024

Loved it

Good choice of food and good price, love the happy meal style box!

jakobwb

Points +127

Vegan
11 Apr 2024

Even better than I expected

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.

This 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

lilmeowmeow

Points +168

Vegan
11 Apr 2024

Love the branding and the food!

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!

RichardMichael

Points +110

Vegan
08 Apr 2024

Best vegan burger outside of my kitchen.

Such lovely, friendly staff. The food was incredible and reasonably priced, too. I will definitely eat here again. X

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-08

Pros: Meal options , Friendly staff , Cool atmosphere

Cons: Nope, Na da, Nothing

Anca_Egger

Points +120

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Happy meal

It was incredibly tasty for our taste. We had two menus and different sauces to try. The fries were crispy and well salted.

NoCheesePlease!

Points +36

Vegan
26 Mar 2024

Very nostalgic

Very nostalgic experience. Nailed the Cheeseburger, chix and sauce options! Not exactly healthy but so tasty!

Pros: Cheeseburger , Chicken sandwich/nuggets , Sauces!

jens108

Points +228

Vegan
22 Mar 2024

Good to satisfy McDonalds yearnings

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.

Pros: Good fast food, Friendly staff

Cons: Seating tight and uncomfortable, Place could be in better shape

rachael_jasper

Points +145

Vegetarian
21 Mar 2024

Aesthetically Pleasing

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.
Fun 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

HarteHost

Points +56

Vegan
04 Mar 2024

Fun & yum!

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!
This 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

paulalecht

Points +209

Vegan
02 Mar 2024

My Happy Meal!

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!

Pros: Food, Atmosphere

JulieGodfrey

Points +48

Mostly Veg
25 Feb 2024

Fun Delicious Fast Food

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.

Pros: Nostalgic Taste, Fun Decor, Friendly staff

AlyssaJill

Points +104

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Yum!

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!

NealDuncan

Points +584

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Just like McDonald's

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

CheleneGreenQueen

Points +218

Vegan
14 Feb 2024

Yummmm

I really enjoyed my mini frownie meal. Minus the chicken nuggets which tbh i did spit out.

The 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

hetalshah24

Points +1054

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

Worth a try

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.

Pros: All vegan, Very reasonably priced, Food is good

Cons: Soggy fries, small menu

49Hudson

Points +181

Vegan
22 Jan 2024

Vegan Big Mac!

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.

lfusfeld

Points +268

Vegan
20 Jan 2024

Avoid the chick’n

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.

Pros: Vegan

Cons: Disgusting nuggets , Way overpriced , Weird seating

CheleneGreenQueen

14 Feb 2024

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

SarahS88

Points +2324

Vegan
15 Jan 2024

Loved it!

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.

We took our non-vegan family member here and he loved it!

bramhubbell

Points +896

Vegan
07 Jan 2024

Totally Delicious Junkfood

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.

robfdilla

Points +539

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Charlie Cracked the Code!

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.

Let 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

05 Jan 2024

Just went to the one in Sydney last week. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

BaylieBowers-Whaley

Points +82

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Fast food perfection!

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.

nicole_m

Points +3531

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Vegan junk food heaven

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

Pros: 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

hypercubes

Points +578

Vegan
14 Dec 2023

Pretty good

I got the chicken sandwich combo. The fries were great but the chicken did not have much flavor.

roseliverpool

Points +170

Vegan
09 Dec 2023

Amazing fast food and great service

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!

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly service, Aesthetic

jollieduck

Points +2285

Vegan
04 Dec 2023

Hit the spot

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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