One of my first time trying vegan food . The food was pretty pricey (but obviously). The vibes were immaculate with many outdoor seatings and a very clean environment. The service was very fast and friendly, the staff helped us take a group photo. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger with Cheddar Cheese as well as a Strawberry Cheesecake. Total adding up to about $22. Taste-wise the burger was pretty good with a very similar taste to real burgers. The Strawberry Cheesecake tasted more like soy milk with a very light strawberry taste. Overall pretty good! read more

The Butchers Son - Middle left: Buffalo Ranch Fried Chicken with Garlic Fries Top left: Strawberry Cheesecake Slice - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We came here knowing that it was a vegan restaurant, but meat replacement for the chicken was subpar. My friend could not finish his sandwich. My own sandwich was exactly what I was expecting. The ricotta was actually quite nice and there were some pieces of something that had the taste and texture of ham. Quite interesting. The back patio was very cute with ample seating for when we went. I would choose to go there again on a nice day. They also have a section for self serve items like napkins and sauces. However, I'd be sure to order something that you know you'll like, especially if you aren't vegan. The meat substitutes taste like they're trying a bit too hard. read more

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Adorable vibe, friendly staff, delicious food!! menu is extensive and well executed. outdoor seating is lovely and includes shaded and sunny seats. quick service. read more

The Butchers Son - "Something Healthy Salad" - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here in the afternoon to sit in outdoor patio which was niceish. Not the most pleasant chairs to sit in for a long time, not the best shade in some spots. Got the bagelwich and it was okay, nothing really to rave about though. Nor any desire to come back here again even though it's only a mile from my place. Service was fine. read more

The Butchers Son - Fried Chicken Bagelwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

This spot is pretty amazing! We were staying down the street and just went out walking to look for something for lunch. I saw a few people waiting outside to go in so I figured it must be good. To be honest - I didn't realize this place was all vegan until after I had already ordered! I got the sandwich with steak and jalapenos but I ordered it as a salad. I love that they have that option on all of their sandwiches. The salad was full of delicious toppings including some bacon that really tastes like bacon. It also had both pickled and fresh jalapenos. Everything was very fresh and tasty. They have outdoor patio eating as well as indoor seats. It was a very nice atmosphere - folks we talked to were friendly. Definitely an enjoyable visit and I want to try more things on the extensive menu. We almost went back for dinner because we enjoyed it so much. read more

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Legit drooling just thinking about it. Best vegan fried chicken in the bay. The location is beautiful with the garden, and the owner, Michael, is the nicest person. I have only two complaints: parking is hard in downtown Berkeley, and it's IMPOSSIBLE not to overeat because everything tastes so good! But the parking issue isn't enough to make their food not completely worth it! read more

Wish they could expand into San Francisco. A mini vegan deli in the city, I'd be there every single day. Everything is solid and reliable, the food is consistently amazing and they have a lot of options. It's wild going to places I can eat anything on the menu. Truly wonderful. I really love brunch but food here anytime is amazing. Get the macaroni salad!! Everything on the menu is delicious. It's such a beautiful location especially the back patio area with the roses. And the service is always amazing-- the best staff. Highly recommend. And vegan anything in the bay deserves more support so go and enjoy a meal and bring home some sides and other essentials from the store area up front. read more

This is or would be a nice little place with an outdoor patio, but the food tastes like cardboard. Vegan food does not have to be tasteless. Whatever the amorphous faux meat was in our salad had the texture and taste of cardboard and the sandwich was only made palatable by dumping ketchup on it. Too bad. read more

I'm not Vegan, but my friend is. She always takes me to great places that would make me consider converting into one. This places was GREAT. The host she was so sweet and welcoming. The food was delicious. We split a bacon cheeseburger and a pancake with a donut in it. I honestly couldn't tell that I wasn't eating real beef and bacon. It tasted like the real thing. I visit Berkeley pretty often and will be adding them to my door dash for sure! Love this place! read more

The Butchers Son - There's a donut in that pancake . - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I loved this place so much and I miss it daily now that I've moved. THIS is where you bring your non-vegan friends, because the food is so damned good. It's a vegan deli, bakery and coffee house. Portions are LARGE, the baked goods are excellent, but the main sandwiches and dishes are the real prizes. What crazy alchemy goes into making these sandwiches with vegan ingredients.... My absolute favorites were the Killer B.L.A.T. And the "tuna" salad. read more

Still enjoying coming to this place whenever I am in the area. Their options are still wonderful and there's something for everyone. Their portions are very generous and lots to choose from. Not to mention The chill atmosphere. There's a little shop in the restaurant to purchase some vegan treats. Decent seating inside and more outdoors. read more

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I stopped by to grab dinner on a Thursday right before closing. I ordered the breaded "chicken" sandwich with fries and a side of macaroni salad. My food was ready pretty quickly after ordering. I appreciate that it wasn't an issue that I came close to closing. The sandwich was a lot bigger than I expected. It was fried perfectly. The fries were spot on. I enjoyed the macaroni salad, but I could have done without the fake bacon. TL;DR - amazing vegan place with comfort classics read more

This place is incredible. They make the best bacon cheese burger I've ever had. I will definitely be back!

Love this place! I went here one time after a gig and have been dying to try them for a while! I had their mozzarella sticks, chick'n Caesar sandwich, and cannoli. All were out of this world incredible! The only gripe with this place is the parking, as it can be a challenge, but there are spots nearby, so prepare to walk. Other than that, great place. They also do holiday meals and I love their Shepherds pie and stuffing! read more

trying to balance the experience of eating at a fully vegan place and food quality and taste. I've eaten at other vegan places that make you forget it's vegan but here I think you know with every bite. not that the food doesn't taste good, but if I'm reviewing it without the vegan influence, it's just okay garlic fries were great I got the Killer BLT because it had the "bacon" and fried "chicken" and the cashier said it's one of the more popular dishes. was loaded with lots of avocado spread (but pretty plain taste) and bread was great. the "bacon" had a nice smokey taste, but the texture was odd. same with the fried "chicken" although much less flavor. the texture was disconcerting, more like a finely ground chicken patty I saw this place on Check Please Bay Area (I love this show and every Yelper should be watching) and the restaurant has so much hype that tbh, this experience was disappointing. although I have many vegan friend in the area (Berkeley, duh) I'm unlikely to return as there are lots of other places to get vegan/vegetarian food read more

In my rotation, for sure. love the salads and the pancakes. also can't go wrong with a bagel sandwich either.

This place was easy to find and surprisingly for a downtown area, there was plenty of parking on a Saturday evening. It is a nice little restaurant posted near the corner of a street. I called to order my items through the phone and the person helping me was very kind and was honest in their food recommendations. I ordered the poboy gyro and my boyfriend ordered the pesto sandwhich. I liked both sandwhiches and preferred the pesto one. The breading on the poboy could have been crispier in my opinion. It is known that this is a vegan place but the menu was a bit confusing to understand. Other vegan restaurants I've been to would put parentheses between fake meat/cheese items and this place did not do that. I do wish the meat/cheese alternatives were clearly stated in the menu with what they used to replace the items. For example, the poboy gyro said it was "breaded shrimp", and upon taking a bite of my sandwich I couldn't tell what the "shrimp" was. We couldn't make out what the "chicken" was supposed to be in the pesto sandwich either. The sandwiches were still really yummy overall and we will be back to try other sandwiches soon :) read more

The Butchers Son - Hot Pesto Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food is absolutely delicious especially the BLAT, chicken sandwich, fries and cannoli & the outside patio is cute it's a very lively place so expect to wait read more

Oh dear. My partner and I ordered for delivery after years of wanting to try this place. We're not vegan but eat vegan and vegetarian regularly. We got the mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, jalapeño business sandwich and the pickles & fried chicken sandwich. The fried chicken was like eating an overfried gym mat, texture wise. SO unpleasant, absurdly chewy and dry,and also fishy tasting somehow. Definitely the worst plant based chicken we've ever had. The "mozzarella" sticks, while generous, had an unexpected mushy texture and almost fishy taste. My partner thought the jalapeño business was "inoffensive" but it had a strange fishy flavor as well. I feel like the fry oil absorbed the fish flavoring used for the something fishy dish, maybe? The two positives were that the marinara was delicious, and the garlic fries smacked. Unfortunately this was an expensive mistake for us as a whole though :/ read more

The Butchers Son - Could only get through one bite each of my fried chicken sandwich. Fries were great obviously - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's great to have established vegan options. Wish that the menu item names reflected non-meat nature, rather than being called by the same name as their animal-product-containing counterparts. For example, the Ruben sandwich or ricotta cheese. Note to self (and others) : eat the food in the restaurant when it's piping hot. Our selections did not fare well when we got it to-go. Once cooled down, it lost its appeal, even rewarmed in an air-fryer. Textures and flavors changed for the worse. The woman who took our order was a superb performer! read more

DO NOT ORDER HERE!!! At least on DoorDash. They are scamming and most likely are paying for good reviews. The pictures on DoorDash looked so good so I had to try the mozzarella sticks. Everything was disgusting and looked nothing like the pics. The "buffalo chicken" was grey on the meat partand I would've taken a picture to post but my friend ate it and got a stomach ache after. Should've seen the surprise when I said it was supposed to be chicken. I also couldn't finish my burger it was so gross and the "salad" was a tray of lettuce. Overall waste of money and will never spend another dime here. read more

So many vegan sandwich options! Vegan baked goods too! There are some seating options just as you come in, and more indoor seating options behind the register, as well as an outdoor patio with some tables as well. The people working there are nice and helpful. If you're a vegan, Butcher's Son is a must. Two of us who aren't vegan love it too! I ordered the Chicken Parmesan sandwich; it's so tasty, and massive (so if you're extra hungry, pair it with their yummy garlic fries or split with a friend). read more

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Ordered a blueberry pancake, tofu scramble and bacon this morning and it was all delicious and quite filling! I loved that the coffee was FREE with my takeout order and that I didn't have to worry about asking for plant milk... BECAUSE IT'S A COMPLETELY VEGAN RESTAURANT!!! It's awesome to have a solid vegan deli and brunch spot in the area, as sometimes I just want to eat a killer sandwich or pancakes that aren't made by me, in my own kitchen! LOL My *only* criticism is that the syrup was not pure maple syrup... I understand that it's extremely expensive but I would have gladly paid a couple bucks more if given the option. I grew up eating pancakes from a mix (just add water!) & nasty-ass syrup. At the time, I thought it was great, but since I'm a grown-up now, I love the taste of real maple syrup. Nevertheless, I love Butcher's Son & recommend this business wholeheartedly. P.S. Great macaroni salad in the cold case (& I don't normally even like that stuff), along with lovely, homemade deli meats and tasty desserts. Great job on this place! The food is consistently good:) GO VEGAN & EAT PANCAKES! Let me not forget to recognize the excellent, friendly service:) read more

They say if there's a line out the door it's gotta be good, right? I give this place credit for offering so many veganized sandwiches. The line extends out the door and along University Ave. Good thing there is a long line, so you can have enough time to read the menu. Once at the counter, place your order then find a seat. There's a water station where you can grab a drink prior to finding a seat. As far as the menu, there are A LOT of sandwiches, small number of apps, and a small number of salads offered (although you can get any sandwich made into a salad + $2). Weekends also offer a handful of "Brunch" items. I ordered the Tempeh Kale Salad, an extra side of jackfruit - grilled, and I had to try the climax blue cheese. I hesitated not to get the salad because the tempeh is battered and fried !?!?, but went against my hesitation ONLY because the tempeh is locally made. I requested the dressings on the side. After placing my order I took a gander at the grab and go cooler, and I was very shocked to read some of the ingredients on the labels of the goods, specifically, high-fructose corn syrup. I grabbed a small table facing the kitchen, and just after having a seat my order was delivered. Salad was in a massive bowl. Kale (appeared to be common curly kale) was chopped into small pieces, but had more than my desire of ribs. It's my fault for ordering the dressing on the side because that would have helped wilt the kale a bit before it was delivered to my table and cut some of the roughness. The caesar dressing was not anything that wowed me. Very thin and lacked a caesar taste. The sweet pickled cabbage was abundant, so I never tasted the fried capers, only seen them here and there in a fork full. Same for the "parmesan" cheese, I could see it but the taste was nothing that registered with my palate. Because the tempeh was fried, the battered outside added the element of a crouton, but the tempeh itself was a little soft/mushy. There was plenty of tempeh on the salad, that was a good surprised, too bad it comes along with grease. The jackfruit was good, but I'm also afraid to know what's in it... it wasn't in the cooler, so I didn't see the ingredients... it's probably better I don't know. The blue cheese is true to it's name. As far a flavor, very pungent, reminiscent of actual blue cheese, a little steep at $3.50 though. I will say the restrooms (at least the one I went in) are disgusting. I went to wash up before my meal and felt dirtier coming out than I did going in Overall, yes this established is plant-based, but it's not a healthy plant-based eatery. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again unless I was in the downtown area or give up on caring about the quality of food I put in my body. IMO, nothing worth standing in line. Hopefully my opinion helps all those who love this place, you are one person closer to the ordering counter. read more

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Extremely satisfying vegan sandwiches. A nice outdoor seating area. The selection is big enough to make me want to return.

Let me count the ways of how I love this place.... -Friendly service -All the things vegan -All the things include raised donuts and at least two types of cheesecake -Want battered fried mozz in your sandwich? That's a thing here. -Don't prefer mock meat and just want to stick to veg? That's here too -Have lots of friends who want to eat here? They've got large tables in the back patio? -Come alone and feel weird about it? There's likely other friendly vegans already eating and will share their table with you. (I've been that person a few times) -Ever fantasize about what it would be like to have a donut pressed into your pancake because you just can't decide what you want for brunch? This place brought your dreams into fruition!! Okay. So those are merely a few reasons... Today, I did not come alone. First time eating here in person with my brother (as opposed to takeout or delivery) and we brought two plant eating first timers. We ordered way too much food and had no regrets. But also added an extra basket of garlic fries at the end of it all. We ordered: Reuben, donut pancakes x 2, Chicken Fried Tofu, Old Fashioned + tofu scramble + bacon. Everything was amazing. My only gripe was our stomachs couldn't pull through for us so we had leftovers. We were told the food would take 20 min. They lied. It took 7. I love this place and you will too. Stop reading and come here to eat! Remember to grab some cheesecake to take home, you'll thank me later! read more

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I came here for the first time in a long while and loved it just as much as I did a few years ago! I have a few vegetarian/vegan friends and this is always my go to spot to hang out since it has such a wide variety of vegetarian options. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich for the first time and thought it was super tasty! Though the inner texture wasn't exactly "chicken," the breading made it very meat-passing and the flavor was all there. I've also tried some of their other sandwiches like the chicken parm (delicious) and hot pesto chicken. Portions are always hefty and great value, and staff are always so friendly! Would highly recommend this spot to vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike! read more

The Butchers Son - Caesar Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fantastic vegan deli ( vegan comfort food). Expensive but totally worth it. Pastrami Reuben sandwich is absolute must try. My fav! jackfruit kale salad was not bad. The jackfruit sandwich could have been skipped in my view. Great atmosphere with lot of seating inside and outside and quick service if u come in week days! read more

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With my daughter in town for the holidays. We came here for lunch. This place has a great selection of different sandwiches. It's not always easy to find vegan options for her. The staff is friendly,and when we found a table ,a lady quickly bused and wiped down the table. Didn't realize that there's plenty of seating outside in the back. We got a huge panko crusted squash and a stuffed gyro. read more

The Butchers Son - Gyro - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place is definitely one of the better vegan restaurants -- the textures are pretty similar to real meat, but the flavors are slightly off. I enjoyed the sandwiches as they were, rather than trying to compare them to a non-vegan / meat counterpart. I liked the Killer BLAT Sandwich the most, which used Seitan for the fried chicken. The textures and toppings in the sandwich tied everything together for me. I also tried the chopped cheese, which I thought was saltier and that the vegan cheese tasted very different. It was nice trying something new and it's great that the place has so many options. Be sure to check out the outdoor patio too! read more

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I needed a full tummy before heading to the A's game. I walked-in with a plan to try something new. The Killer BLAT is my go to but not this time. It was breakfast so that was my mission. Full confession, I did get a Killer BLAT with extra pickle for later ;) A cannolo for breakfast is a new essential move. I usually go for doughnuts but a chocolate sprinkle was not an option. The cannolo was crisp, not skimpy with the filling, and not overly sweet. I ended up with an everything bagel with whitefish (jackfruit). I added tomato and red onions. This is an off menu move so you're welcome to steal it. I liked the flavor but it could use some capers next time for that salty bite. My partner got a pancake stack with side of tofu scramble and the best damn bacon around. Everything was delish but a little reserved portion of the scramble. The frozen section was missing the bacon they serve which made me so sad. I did grab some Mac salad and a cookie for later. Let's just say...full tummy mission was accomplished. read more

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Really amazing sandwiches! At first, it looks like your typical deli sandwich establishment, however, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was entirely vegan. I tried the Chicken Fried Tofu and it was amazing. The sauce:patty ratio was perfect and I love that they used sesame buns. The "patty" was also hot and crispy adding a lovely texture. Don't expect your sandwich to taste like meat- because it won't. Expect it to be a different style of burger with fresh vegetables and a delectable sauce and you will enjoy your experience. I will definitely be returning here on my next trip to Berkeley. read more

The Butchers Son - Big Fat Greek Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Go hungry- large portions of comfort food. Nice staff. Ask for the pickle with the sandwich. Save room for a vegan dessert. So yummy

Everyone needs to try this place asap. Everything I've had here is really tasty. They are on DoorDash for delivery too. i loved the "killer BLAT" (i think thats what the sandwich was called) and my partner got the chicken parm sandwich and really liked it too. A little pricy but that fully makes sense since it's in downtown Berkeley - everybody's gotta pay rent, I don't imagine it's cheap in that area. read more

Food is amazing! Service and ambiance is great too. Definitely a repeat, highly recommend!

I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS PLACE'S SANDWICHES. They make their own faux meats and you can purchase some in the fridge as well. Everything is good. Service was friendly and everything is vegan. Don't let that fool you though! The textures and flavor are definitely there. Parking can be hard to find in this busy area of Berkeley but it's worth it! There is dine in as well but we got our sandwiches togo. The reuben was amazing and we got a side of white fish from the fridge which was stellar. read more

In regards to whoever cooks the bacon, I wonder if they ask themselves "would someone enjoy eating this burnt bacon?". For me personally, once the bacon becomes over cooked, it likens itself to carcinogenic shards certain to cut up your mouth like some good old Cap'n Crunch, but wields more damage due to its elongated yet rigid texture and shape. I didn't even want to bring this to Yelp since I just get a refund on doordash but this problem became a 1 in 3 occurrence to practically every time I order. One time I ordered in person thinking it would be better and that was the worst instance yet. I understand if some people like the burnt flavor, but the restaurant has disabled their notes request feature and there's no option to select how you'd like your bacon cooked. Please implement some kind of quality check and quality assurance. read more

The Butchers Son - Burnt bacon yet again, different day from other photo - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I ordered the fried chicken with pickles sandwich which was absolutely delicious! One of the best vegan chicken sandwiches I've ever had. they had a lot of other interesting items on the menu which I would love to try on a future revisit. read more

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Pulled pork sandwich was outrageously tasty. Loved the fries. Cannoli was very good. Friendly staff. Sat outside where it was very pleasant. read more

The Butchers Son - Pulled pork sandwich with fries - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was impressed with the quality of the food. I had my breakfast delivered so I can't comment about the ambiance or service! I plan to eat at the restaurant next time! read more