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    Mr.Charlie's

    4.4 (43 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Fast Food, Vegan
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cary R.

    Mr. Charlie's is super cute, the service was amazing, and the food was surprisingly delicious! I'll admit, it didn't look like it was going to be anything special, but that cheeseburger was GOOD. The woman working was an absolute delight--so friendly and attentive. She even checked in to see how I liked everything and showed me the specials/deal card. My only hesitation is the price. A "Happy Meal" is almost $18?! I had a free cheeseburger coupon from CityFest (which is why I went), and adding fries and a Diet Coke was almost $10. Maybe I'm just getting old, but... OOF. Still, cute place, great service, and genuinely tasty food. I'll definitely give it another try--just maybe not every day at those prices!

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    Jim D.

    Cool, relaxed and welcoming ambience. Decor is fun. You cannot miss this place it is located on the corner of 5th and university. Parking can be a bit tight but there is paid parking within a 6 minutes. The workflow to order is at the front counter, you take your number and they bring order to your table, indoors or outside Kid friendly. The service is very attentive here, the food hits the spot and for me it's a one in a lifetime experience so now I can check this box off.

    Jacob M.

    What a great spot! Mr Charlie's is a fully plant based fast food restaurant in San Diego. It very much looks like another fast food place, without all of the animal products. We walked in and the staff immediately greeted us, we ordered the cheeseburger, chicken nuggets and fries. Everything was amazing, and I was with non vegetarian friends, who thoroughly enjoyed. The place was so clean and inviting. I can't wait to go back.

    Frowny fries, Double Not Burger, Not Nuggets
    Sean H.

    Vegan fast food but make it a conceptual self aware brand? sign me up! I eat meat but went here with a pescatarian friend. I thought the inside of the restaurant was really cool, it was spotless and there is a small gift shop in the back and a few cool infinity mirrors for a unique photo opportunity. Slightly surprised at the prices but the deals menu truly does have a great deal or two! BURGERS - the sauces do the heavy lifting but they were good! Gotta eat them while they are hot. I wouldn't have guessed it wasn't meat tbh. CHICKEN (NUGGETS) or SANDWICH - I wasn't a big fan of how these tasted. The texture was fine but it had more of a fishy taste than chicken to me - then again I haven't had vegan chicken so idk what to compare it to. FRIES - they were good, if a tiny bit stale tasting? The texture is like a crispy sponge, in a good way. I liked the portion size. Don't skip the fries! KETCHUP - bomb? Idk why but as a ketchup freak I thought it was amazing Service was friendly and quick, I like how everything comes in a happy meal box.

    Ginger P.

    Mr. Charlie's is a great addition to Hillcrest! I love their daily deals and they have a great merch section. The interior is done well. And the employees here are among the nicest I've ever encountered at a fast food place. The food is simple but good too, and it's plant based! Prices seem reasonable especially with the deals.

    Opening Day Mr. Charlie's and Travis Barker
    Carla O.

    My daughter had told me there was a new Vegan hamburger place opening up and that I had to go! She said Travis Barker was a Brand Ambassador to the company and was going to make a special appearance. She said she would have gone with me but she was going to be out of town. I had replied to her do you really expect me to wait in long lines of a mob crowd to check it out? She said "YES!" I said I would think about it. I did have other plans to attend to but the idea kept creeping into my mind just go. I thought how many times will this happen and that it could be a fun opportunity. Well that night, I kept thinking it over and was going back and forth about wanting to go but not wanting to fight parking challenges and also deal with the crowds of people which I knew were facts . The next morning, I was sure that I was going to deal with the parking challenge and crowds of people to experience this one-time event. I decided to get a head start and go down there early. I left my house at 10:00 a.m. with my thermos full of cold water since I knew I would need it with the wait. I grabbed a little bite to eat also so I would not be so hungry waiting in line. When I arrived in the area around 10:30 a.m, I was very fortunate to find parking on 4th street which was the street right next door to this place. I already knew that was a good sign . Even at that hour, parking was not easy. I walked to 5th street where Mr. Charlie's was and saw there was already a line. I jumped in line and while waiting, made a friend while waiting in line. We waited about 2 1/2 hours to get in . Once inside, I was not concerned about the food as I just wanted to prepare and meet Travis Barker. My friend said she would take my picture with him, and I said I would take hers with him as well. We had it all planned out . There were security all around making sure everyone had the opportunity to have Travis sign something and also take a photo with him. It was my turn, and I can't lie, I felt a little nervous, but said to him it was a pleasure to meet you. I asked if he could sign my thermos since that was all I had . He said it was also a pleasure to meet you and yes. He signed it, my friend took a photo of us, and then it was her turn and she had me take a photo of her with him. We turned around and saw a woman with food on a tray ready to hand us what we wanted since it was the "Grand Opening" with everyone to receive a FREE hamburger. We both told the woman we wanted to try the Vegan burgers. She handed us the food and we looked quickly for the exit as it was so crowded inside as you could imagine . The atmosphere was very lively and upbeat. There was also a DJ playing inside. We both parted ways, and I ate my Vegan burger while driving home. And oh boy, it' was so flavorful! I was thinking that the wait was not so fun, but since I made a friend or two, it made it bearable. Plus, having the opportunity to meet Travis Barker was so awesome! His energy is so chill and relaxed! He was friendly and professional! The food was very delicious. The entire experience was so worth it, and I was so happy and grateful my daughter influenced me to go. She loved my photo with Travis. I can't wait to go back to Mr. Charlie's! I am eager to try the Pacific Beach location! When are you trying Mr. Charlie's? #MrCharlies #GrandOpening #Hillcrest #SanDiego #YelpSanDiego #TravisBarker #Burger #RestaurantReview #SDFoodie #SanDiegoEats

    Arielle N.

    I'm not even vegan, but I'd easily choose this over a lot of traditional fast food! I got the "burger" and fries, and both were amazing. The burger was flavorful and the fries were crispy and reminded me of McDonalds. I also loved all their sauce options! I stopped by during their soft opening and can't wait to come back once they're officially open next month!

    Mr. Fluff Head Double Chocolate + PB Pretzels
    P D.

    I've slowly been trying everything on the menu before posting this review. I'm more partial to their "hamburgers" than the "chicken" options. The Not a Cheeseburger tastes shocking like a cheese burger and the "cheese" melts so well. I found the Not a Chicken Sandwich to be a tad dry, I'll ask for pickles and Ketchup next time. Speaking of ketchup they use the real deal! The Mr. Fluff head was super creamy and tasty for vegan ice cream, however the PB pretzel had an odd flavor. The staff here is super sweet and greet you as you enter. Love sitting in the booths or on the sidewalk here.

    Mr. Royal meal with cheeeeese
    Chris Y.

    Stopped by during their soft opening to grab a bite and it did not disappoint! Full disclosure, I don't eat a lot of vegan food but everything was flavorful and staff was friendly. Decor and design of the shop was a 10/10. Not Chicken Nuggets and Frowny fries were on point! Love all their sauces, not sure of the names but the green sauce and bbq sauce were great. I'll have to stop back and try some more of their menu soon.

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    Pauline A.

    When you have a fast food craving, check this place out! Super clean, quick service, and cool merch. And the foods spot on too

    Front Counter

    Really excited to see Mr. Charlie's finally open in the neighborhood. The food was great, I ordered the #2 cheeseburger combo and definitely enjoyed it. That said, the wait was longer than expected. It took about 30 minutes for our order to come out. I'm guessing it's due to the opening-week rush, but it felt a bit excessive for a burger spot. I'd also suggest adding another register or POS station. With lines out the door, a single register seemed to create a bottleneck. Overall, I'm glad they're here and I'll definitely be back. Once the initial hype dies down and the turnaround time improves, I think this place will be a great addition to the neighborhood.

    Mr. Royal combo with Not chicken nuggets.
    Qihai C.

    Went during the soft opening and was surprised that everything was pretty good. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The food tasted fresh and can't tell any differences between normal burger joints. Didn't feel heavy after eating the vegan replacement patties. The flavor was almost better than normal burger patties. The merch was creative and got myself a Mother Trucker Hat.

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