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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235 Reviews
First Review by JoshHyatt
Crazygoober
Points +22
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 +501
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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Zombiecynthia
Points +5513
East Bay Vegan Gem Since 2015 - Edit
Hadn’t been back since they relocated from their previous location, circa pre-pandemic! Mac Salad still tasty as always! I was going to order my usual, grilled cheese but the friendly personnel recommended the Killer BLAT! Totally hit the spot!
Read moreHighly recommend to vegans and non-vegans! It’s also super close to the UC Theater so you can grab a bite before a show!
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-28
Pros: Fully Vegan/Plant-Based Establishment , Awesome Large Location w/Outdoor Seating, Food is Super Satisfying and Tasty!!!
Cons: Spendy but worth it imo, Closed After Shows (Not Open Late Night)
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Sjjk12
Points +1105
Vegan Deli and Outdoor Patio - Edit
A great place to go to find homemade deli slices on thoughtfully crafted sandwiches! It’s hard to find this anywhere- let alone the Bay Area, and while they have an extensive menu, don’t think too hard because all the sandwiches are a hit!
Read moreI went for lunch and shared a smoked pastrami and Buffalo chicken sandwich with garlic fries. Their fries are also insane! Free coffee and assortment of condiments made the experience even better.
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Wickedveganghoul
Points +554
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 I can’t share 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!
Pros: 100% Vegan amazing foods! , Employees are awesome!
Cons: Parking is hard, Drink selection is small , Not enough of them
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TritiumRobin
Points +91
Berkeley Classic - Edit
Every vegan who finds themselves in Berkeley should go here! Great sandwich spot 😄
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andyjng
Points +5354
Best Deli in the Bay - Edit
Checked out The Butcher's Son after having heard about it and us being in the area for Bizerkeley Food Fest. We escaped the lines to find a good meal and they absolutely did not disappoint.
Read moreTheir sandwich selection here was incredibly extensive that it made it hard to choose. I ultimately with their Fried Chicken Caesar with Garlic Fries ($20) and had a humongous, crispy plant-based chicken sandwich with all the salad's fixings you could ask for. The sandwich was so big that I ended up saving 1/3 of it for dinner and I sit here still feeling pretty full.
My friend's also enjoyed their two sandwiches - one got the BLAT and another a Chicken Bagel Sandwich. Oh, and the free coffee and water stations were both nice touches to include.
Now I did notice the amount of garlic fries I got was not a lot when I scroll through pics from earlier this year - man, people's plates were JAMMED with fries but mine pale in comparison lol. They're still good though!
Pros: Fully vegan menu, Lots of sandwich options, Free coffee and water
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lvd
Points +427
Good comfort food - Edit
Visiting from out of state, I had to try this spot. Loved all of the options, but especially loved the Climax blue cheese. I want to buy it. The steak gyro was super flavorful.
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sayurii
Points +379
Didn’t like the chicken parm - Edit
Did not like the chicken parm, the chicken was tasteless, it was small compared to the bread.
Read moreThe garlic fries was full of oil.
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HCMex
Points +342
Obligatory Butchers son Review - Edit
Although the quality of ingredentians has gone down slightly the last few years, it is still the spot to fulfill all of vegan comfort food needs and deli aspirations. I particularly love the brunch menu here on the weekends since it's hard to have a sustainable vegan breakfast in most places in the Bay. The cannoli's are fantastic as well.
Read moreOnly wish that they didn't start using some cheese sauces in the steak sandwiches or that the bacon they sell didn't feel like a drop in quality compared to 6 years ago. Nevertheless a must visit if you're in the Bay.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-21
Pros: Mozzarella sticks , Cannoli's, Salad menu
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HailCarbs666
Points +335
Delicious and indulgent - Edit
Got a chicken pesto and cheesesteak, both with the Gluten free option (jackfruit) and it was tasty! Just, jackfruit always has that brine aftertaste but it was still yummy. There’s a fragrant rose garden in the back! So beautiful, loved smelling the roses while we waited for the food.
Read morePros: All vegan, Allergy aware, Great seating
Cons: Street parking, Pricey
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LindaSavre
Points +26
Vegan perfection - Edit
First timer while in the area. Everything on the menu sounded fabulous. I had the pulled pork which was f*ing awesome. We also ordered the rueben and the blat. All excellent. Even the fries are perfection. Was excited to get an order of Climax blue cheese which is not available in stores. Love. And the pickles! 💚 🥒 Service was fast for our group. Super nice woman behind the check-in. They also have a beautiful and peaceful outdoor eating area with a charming rose garden. Clean bathroom. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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MeMeMeow
Points +336
Fantastic - Edit
10000/10. I can always count on Butcher’s Son to deliver the most filling, delicious, and healthy food. A must stop when in the Bay
Read morePros: Everything!
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villarreallevi
Points +952
GAS - Edit
The picture does not do it justice but the sandwich was so good - best I've had in the bay. The donut I got was also very tasty
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bfigs04
Points +198
Amazing Deli! - Edit
Perfectly executed vegan deli
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annies755
Points +662
That bleu cheese! - Edit
Had the classic Cesar salad with fried capers, parmesan, croutons and house-made cesar dressing. I added bleu cheese and chicken fried tofu. Amazing!
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sterrcole
Points +92
Phenomenal - Edit
The food here was outstanding! So many options and such great service. My non vegan friends that I came here with also loved everything about it. The chocolate chip cookies were UNREAL we literally got back in line to get a few more cookies 😅
Read morePros: Many options, Cute place
Cons: Long-ish line
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lab_rat_A9
Points +46
Awesome! - Edit
Finally ate here after hearing about this place for years! The food was delicious—the pork fries especially were the bomb! I wanted everything on the menu.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Extensive menu
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whymog
Points +50
Always worth it! - Edit
Every time I’m in the Bay Area I do my best to make it over to Berkeley for a sandwich here, and it’s always worth it.
Read morePros: Everything tastes amazing, Robust menu with plenty of great choices, Really nice people
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rachael_jasper
Points +145
Not as good as I remember it. - Edit
This place was delicious when I went a few years back and this time it’s seemed to be way less great. My partner and I got the pickle chicken sandwich, then Ceaser chicken sandwich, a quarter pound of Mac salad, and garlic fries. Both our fries were soggy, not crispy at all, and almost 4$ extra for each of them. The Mac salad was DELICIOUS but the quarter pound container we got served wasn’t even full, only like 8-10 bites in it. Sandwiches were good, but really mid.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Full Vegan, Lots of options
Cons: Expensive
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daveoz
Points +1152
Top Notch Comfort Food - Edit
If you want a delicious and decadent lunch or dinner, I highly suggest the Butcher's Son. Everything is delicious, fresh and fantastic. There is outdoor and indoor seating, you order at the counter and then sit down and they bring you the food. The pulled pork sandwich was absolutely phenomenal in the Caesar salad is one of our favorites. They also have food to go already packaged, their macaroni salad is delightful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-18
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고제진
Points +55
Outstanding vegan comfort food - Edit
I had the "Jalapeño Business", a sort of cheesesteak with amazing plant steak, slightly less amazing bacon, and a nice greasy bun. The staff was awesome. I especially appreciated the shaker of nooch! I'm headed back to Korea, but wish I lived in Berkeley to eat here all the time.
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Lolopold
Points +435
Wow! - Edit
This was extremely tasty. If you are really hungry, this is your place. And I can only recommend to invest the 3$ for the vegan blue cheese. Also the garlic fries were something special! Wish I could have taken some with me.
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YoboChromie
Points +38
My favorite restaurant! - Edit
The Butcher’s Son is a must try place! Everything I’ve had there has been spectacular!
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henry-fisher
Points +365
They Nailed It. - Edit
No other words required, it’s exactly what you’d expect. Great vegan food that’s so good you can bring along all your omni friends and you won’t hear a single complaint. Wish there were more places like this!
Read morePros: Food, Vegan options , Outdoor seating
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SacVeganista
Points +826
Vegan Holiday Meals - Edit
The Butcher's Son makes awesome sandwiches and deli meats but they also make terrific holiday meals! #Veganuary
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meribit
Points +180
Big selection of vegan food - Edit
Very nice food, had a vegan gyros.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Many options
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