All-vegan butcher shop that creates plant-based meat alternatives. Features deli sandwiches, hot foods, and a glass case display of deli meats, taco stuff'ers, bangers, and vegan cheeses to take home. On the weekends find brunch menu with several varieties of tofu bennys as well mains like poutine, breakfast burrito, smokey tempeh bacon bagel, and English breakfast plate. Eat on the premises or take to-go. At Victoria Market at The Hudson since 2017. Offers nationwide vegan meat boxes delivery. Reported closed August 2022.
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515 Chatham St, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8T 1E1
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Last update on 02 Aug 2022 by JeffreyTrull
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Added by TheVeryGoodButchers on 06 Mar 2017
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94 Reviews
First Review by kels.the.veg.
JasonLeeanneWillough
Points +15
Yes!!! - Edit
Happy to find you guys!
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +747
Awesome vegan options! - Edit
Local meat eaters were creating a big fuss about how this place shouldn't call themselves a butcher, which made me want to check them out even sooner and give them some support! I wasn't disappointed - their burgers and sausages are heavenly! I tried the smokin' burger and the cheeze/condiments they put on it were just as delicious as the amazing patty! I bought a pack to take home with me. Also some great deli type options. They told me they're moving into a bigger space in the same building within the next two months and will be having even more delicious food options, definitely worth checking them out!!
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tommyb
Points +45
good stuff - Edit
I have been a vegetarian/now vegan since 1967 and have eaten many, many, many veggie burgers - these guys make the best!
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chrisgo
Points +75
Amazing plant based "meat" - Edit
Holy smokes--the burgers, the ground-round, the pepperoni--it's all delicious. Truly. You will not regret it!!!!
Read morePros: totally vegan, local--from Denman Island, delicious
Cons: ....um....you have to pay for it?!? No cons.
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canadianveggie
Points +83
Bean Butchers - Edit
Awesome food. Really enjoyed the Pulled Jack Mac and Cheez and the Smokin' Burger.
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sglcklch
Points +3081
Awesome! - Edit
My lunch here was excellent. I heeded the staff's recommendation and got the Very Good Burger with a side of mac and cheese and "killer greens". Everything was delicious. The burger patty was well seasoned and had an incredibly meaty texture. Protip: the greens are actually a green salad, not cooked greens as I assumed. I would've preferred cooked greens, but the salad was very good too. Prices were very reasonable. I paid $14 for my meal; I'd say money well spent!
Read morePros: excellent food, great value
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japortillab
Points +25
Simply delicious - Edit
I've tried the regular burger patties and the Smokin Bangers sausages and they're delicious. Can't wait to try all of the other products they have!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Nice location
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Shelby00
Points +463
Great food! - Edit
This place is fantastic. It's located in the Public Market. The jackfruit "pulled pork" BBQ sandwich was very tasty, the roast beast was excellent, and the mac and "cheese" was very creamy. The employees were very friendly and helpful. When they saw we came in 2 days in a row they gave us free donuts (which was very nice, but for a fair review, the donuts tasted more like bran muffins, which is ok if that's what you're looking for - not as good as the main dishes).
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Vegan_hiker
Points +556
so good! - Edit
We stopped in for "Roast Beast" sandwiches today & oh my they were amazing!!!! Super nice guys too. Can't wait to go back & try everything on the menu :)
Read morePros: fast , fresh , tasty
Cons: none
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bagwasher
Points +132
Excellent - Edit
They have a small menu but it was all delicious. We tried the burger and the 'roast beef' sandwich as well as mac'n'cheeze and potato salad for sides. Excellent food and friendly staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-04-18
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly, Convenient
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jonathanYYJ
Points +18
The Newest Jewel of Victoria's Vegetarian Scene - Edit
am more stunned that my little city of Victoria beat (or is that beet?!) out a city like Vancouver or Seattle to get a place like this. It hasn't even been open for a month but it is already making waves and cementing itself as a staple in Victoria's food scene. Offering a simple assortment of delicious, addicting, and incredibly well made plant-based foods...The Very Good Butchers do what they do best. Follow them on Instagram @theyverygoodbutchers to get an idea of some of the amazing stuff they come up with...but better yet, head down to the Victoria Public Market and pay them a visit yourself. Whether you grab something to eat there, or treat yourself and take some tasty fare home for later, you won't be disappointed. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you will be thankful this place opened up. If you eat meat, you will wonder how plant-based foods could be so darn tasty. Kudos to The Very Good Butchers!
Read morePros: Simply delicious!, Great value for money, Super friendly staff
Cons: So new and popular than product can be limited, Smaller menu
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VeganonVanIsle
Points +33
Gotta love a Vegan Butcher! - Edit
I am thrilled that The Very Good Butcher exists! As a relatively new vegan, it's delicious food like this that makes it so easy.
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kels.the.veg.
Points +75
Love love love this place! - Edit
I can't tell you enough how delicious everything is! Their menu is diverse and difficult to choose from; I couldn't decide between the pepperoni sub or the glutenfree jack and waffles! I went for the waffles and I didn't regret it; it was super flavourful and a huge portion. I also picked up their very good burgers and they are really taking veggie burgers up a notch.
Read moreThe feeling at their deli is great as the staff are so awesome and the location couldn't be better at the entrance to the Victoria Public Market. I would highly recommend all to go--vegans, vegetarians and the rest to give the VGB a go!!!
Pros: Excellent menu, Friendly staff, Big portions
Cons: Not enough seating area
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