The best vegan BBQ in the nation I dare say?! I do! You will not find such a wholesome warm atmosphere anywhere else. Blatch's is situated in a cozy Utahn home where you can eat the best vegan BBQ right in their cozy backyard (summer exclusive). Or you can take To-Go, whatever you prefer. The service is out of this world. They make friendly conversation with you while they build your meal. Blatch's is so welcoming. Everything looked real good and it was hard to decide what to order. We decided on the VBQ for 2 and the taco-dactyl 'cause I needed to try the tacos. Everything was absolutely amazing. The BBQ is not only cooked with a lot of heart put into it, but everything is a specialty in-house made. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Taco-dactyl - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Blatch's is the #1 bbq in SLC for a reason! Such great food, and the owners are lovely people. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I will save you some time here, you should not waste any time reading this long review. Instead get in your car and drive over the Blatch's Backyard BBQ right now. (Open 2:00 PM on Wednesday and Friday). Are you still reading? Must not be Wednesday or Friday by you then. Ok here is the review... Chef Chris has devoted his time, home and livelihood to PERFECTING vegan BBQ. He has succeeded. We went to Blatch's twice this week to see what the buzz is about. Its all about great vegan BBQ of course. Its not only great vegan cuisine its great BBQ overall. Chef Chris was voted best SLC BBQ in general - vegan or meat! On Wednesday Chef Chris featured a General Tso's Chicken served with a noodle side. It was spot on in all respects, delicious, perfectly balanced between spicy and sweet. General Tso's is not easy to do, let alone make a perfect spot on vegan version. I must respect any restaurant that offers a single dish service. You know its going to be great because they are going all in. On Friday we came back for the BBQ, wow just wow. Chef Chris takes the best of American BBQ traditions, and adds his own slow cooked, smoky, saucy magic. He makes his own seitan and smokes it for days to get it just right. He bakes delicious rolls, makes all his own sauces and sides too. You can even get a perfect North Carolina mustard BBQ sauce here. That sauce is really hard to find west of the Mississippi anyway, let alone a perfect rendition! Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, the line is out the door but moves fast. Everyone is hyper friendly too! As soon as Wednesday or Friday rolls around, wait till 2:00 pm. I know its hard but you can do it. Then drive over to the Avenues and enjoy the best vegan BBQ in America. read more

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Blatch's BBQ not only lives up to the hype it exceeds it. I got the platter that gives you a half pound of every smoked main and each side as well. The flavors are so smoky and rich. This is quality BBQ. The sides are excellent as well. My favorites were the mac n cheese, Cuban beans, and slaw. The rolls were also great to make sliders. I can't recommend this place enough. The chef is a master of his craft. I can't wait to go back. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - The outside view of Blatch's BBQ. - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

LOVE Blatch's! The nicest family owns and runs this place and the food is delicious! I love that he also carries other local goodies which helps keep money in Utah. The wings are delicious. The specials are delicious. We have loved getting our holiday food from Blatch's Backyard BBQ. read more

As a vegetarian, I was overwhelmed with the goodness of all the BBQ delights I'm used to having to forgo- it's all Vegan. If you are a meat eater- don't let that stop you from trying this place out. My husband who lives for his carnivorous BBQ said that this was "the best BBQ [he's had] in Utah!" The owner is legendary for his kindness and for his passion. He really wants people to enjoy what he is offering. The amount of work he puts into this is obvious! The set up is charming too. It's someone home, and you go eat in the backyard. It combines a sense of community and deliciousness that is completely unique. On Wednesdays you get what he makes. One option- don't worry- you'll love it. Of Fridays there is a menu to choose from. It's only open those two days. So don't miss out. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Rarely am I able to go to a place and eat the menu in one go. This would be the first since they only do take-out. I ordered ahead since any meat order (not vegan) needs to be pre-ordered. We had 1/2 of jackfruit, tempeh burnt ends, seitan brisket, and Korean bbq strips. My vegetarian spouse loves everything. The burnt end was good but not a favorite. The other three, we will definitely go back for. For a place that specialized in vegan bbq, they do not disappoint with the food for all the carnivores. The brisket, pork belly, chicken, and slow cooked pork were all so juicy and flavorful. Truly truly some of the best bbq in SLC. The sides are also great. Very good complement to the bbq. Favorites of the sides are the Cuban beans and the slaw. The rolls are just necessary to mop up all the sauce. I also love all the hot sauce that you could sample at the location. All made in house also! Great place to satisfy our vegetarian/carnivore household. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Sides: slaw bottom, beans top left, and potato salad top right - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Blatch probably doesn't need one more 5 star review, but here I am anyway. We had the Mac with "chickenless" and it was delicious in every way. read more

This place is mind blowing! I'm not vegan but loved everything! The cute house in the avenues, the amazing owners who put so much amazing attention in their food.If you are new, I highly suggest to come try out this beautiful place! The setting in the backyard is such a peaceful space that my friend and I ended up talking for 4 hours read more

Awww. Oh yeah! Summer is here! Praise God. Today, on Cinco de Mayo, we headed to Blatchs Backyard BBQ (blatchsbackyardbbq.com) up on I (eye) street in Salt Lake City. The map app took us there straight away. It's nestled in a comfy community.  You'll want to keep your eyes open for the sign that's up on the front of the home. The welcome sign on the front door read "come on in" so we did,  and with that, we entered into a truly magnificent environment filled with the smells of BBQ; and it's the real deal!  Trappings of BBQ were on display with BBQ sauce, frozen vacuum packed BBQ delights, breads of all kinds, and many other yummy items.   We ordered the Seitan Brisket,  Smoked Jack fruit,  Tempeh Burnt Ends, Korean BBQ Strips, and fresh baked dinner rolls. Yep! They make bread and rolls fresh on site. We took the BBQ home. Combined with vegan baked beans,  homemade vegan potato salad, and the dinner rolls, each was simply delicious.  If you've not been to Blatchs Backyard BBQ yet, come on down and try it out!  I'll see you there sometime! read more

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I heard about this place in some Best of SLC newsletter aaaaand I'm trusting all recommendations for this source from now on. You go to the cutest house, meet the cutest couple whose love for providing epic vegan bbq is so apparent, it makes you want to quit your day job and go work for them. (I'll do anything, water your plants, wash your dishes, etc). I had to wait to try the bbq sand which and potato salad I chose because I was on a really bad first date whose nascar driving made me super sick, but wow, I woke up that next day and my bbq breakfast did NOT disappoint. Can't wait to go back (by myself this time) and try other things on their menu. read more

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I thought the menu options looked great, then the customer service blew me away. So I ordered and the food did not disappoint! Overall extremely satisfied with everything about this spot. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I am one of those people who never writes Yelp reviews.. In fact this is my first positive yelp review EVER in 15 years on Yelp! It happens that Blatch's is one of those food experiences that is so wonderful it inspires such an action. I'm from the SF Bay Area (which inarguably has some truly amazing world class food), and I can vouch that Blatch's is right up there with the best. You can believe the other rave reviews here. Every thing I've tried is delicious. Blatch's is not just good vegan food, it is good food period. Hats off to you, and thank you Chris Blatch for what you have created. You are a culinary genius. In a world where animal agriculture is contributing to an accelerating climate crisis, this is sorely needed. I wish Blatch's could be here in the Bay Area, heck, I wish it could be everywhere.. Until then I am dutifully wearing my Blatch's hat around and letting every one know it's worth the trip to SLC ;). PS - with respect to the salt comment in the two star review, I wonder if you might publish a comparison of salt between the vegan and traditional meat preparation. I would be very surprised if the vegan method is saltier than traditionally prepared meat.. read more

It's hard for me to compare Blatch's to other BBQ I have had in the past because it is its own unique BEAST with lots of SLC character. Shoutout to them for having a menu item called the Angry Korean and having a sticker that says "The Church of Veganism of Platter Day Sauce." I ordered the jackfruit pretzel monster with green chile mac and vheese (let's call it what it is). The menu doesn't lie! The pretzel monster was one sloppy MONSTER of a sandwich possessing a very tart flavor balanced out somewhat and complemented by the jackfruit's sweetness. The crispy onions added a little bit of much needed crisp, and the garlic aioli was icing on the cake. The mac and vheese was a creamy, flavorful side that gave me a second wind. Having lived in NM, I was expecting green chiles to be chopped up and placed inside the mac n vheese itself. But no, Blatch's somehow incorporated its flavor into the vheese, giving it a nice kick. As I was leaving, Chef Blatch (Who is very passionate about his craft and means business) gave me some FREE ROLLS! I toasted some up for breakfast the next morning, and they were fantastic! They were a little sweet, yet spiced, pillowy, and textured perfectly. WELL DONE BLATCH! The food is unique, and straight ‍ in quality! This is now one of my top picks in SLC. I will be back for more! read more

What a delight!! I purposefully stopped at Blatch's on a Friday while traveling the country solo, so that I could get my hands on some vegan BBQ. Everything was absolutely delicious! My favorites were definitely the wrap (with Mac n cheese ), the smoked brisket, and the tempeh burnt ends. I also had these orange and maybe peppermint confection filled chocolates that he was selling on behalf of another vendor that were amazing. I got there before the dinner rush, so I had some time to talk to blanch about my travels. He was very kind and welcoming and even invited me to hang out on the back patio. He topped it all off by bringing me a complimentary order of his wood fired sourdough that I ended up saving some of to eat with hummus later. All in all, a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back to town! read more

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I'm soooo excited to review this company with you because I really enjoy SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS'S. and  the owner Christopher definitely deserves a shout out !  He has so much character, and he works so hard at providing all his customers with the best quality food and a great experience. He's located in the avenues downtown SLC. He has super FIRE BBQ   He also offers VEGAN and non vegan options which for BBQ is SO UNIQUE! They do pre-order, catering and takeout because  he feels BBQ should be shared with family and good friends in a backyard, their own home, or somewhere comfortable.  Which I agree . We took ours home and had a great night with family eating and watching scary movies . All the vegan items are in house crafted with items from his organic garden when it's in bloom. All his sauces are made from scratch and new ones are constantly rotating through. Anytime you can introduce plant base to barbecue it's a win . As far as the classic BBQ, everything is slow smoked and it tastes so moist, tender, & delicious. You can really taste all the delightful nuances of the cooking journey recorded in the meat itself. When you pair it with his homemade bomb sauces  ohhhhh it's good and don't get me started on the wood fire rolls oh my these are not your average rolls.  I'll just say that ! You have to try them, they are so good. We got : BBQ *  1/2 lb of pork belly burnt ends * 2 raspberry jalapeño chicken thighs, * a half rack of beef ribs And we had to try the VEGAN * Vegan Korean bbq strips * Vegan smoked and crispy wings with old bay buffalo and dilly ranch * 1 order of raspberry jalapeño tempeh burnt ends * 2 cups of Cuban style bbq black beans * 2 cups of purple citrus slaw *  a dozen wood fired rolls. read more

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God Tier food. Absolutely perfect even for veganphobes. Small business like these really are what we need more of

Food is amazing, Chef Blatch is so friendly and welcoming! Only downside is there is often a line but it's a line I am always willing to wait in read more

Chris - we sampled the food "in prep for" our pool party tonight. We can't stop eating it. Ignore the barren corner of the tray. We bought the Trifecta and added the Korean strips. The rolls with crunchy topping - delicious. We haven't tried the beans or the coleslaw yet, so very excited to dig into those. The bbq is insanely yummy with the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, smoky. We'll see you again very soon! read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Trifecta + Korean BBQ strips - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Blatch's is by far one of the best places I've ever eaten. I travel the country for work. Im literally on the road for months at a time and have eaten many many great vegan spots on the road. And I have to say Blatchs is one of those once in a lifetime experiences. Not only is the food made by some of the sweetest people you've ever met (TRUE small family business) but easily the TASTIEST. The whole vibe is so chill there. The chef is also the one taking your order. Ugh I couldn't get enough there. I even bought some of their refrigerated stuff to cook at my hotel. That's how good it was. I can't wait to be back in SLC just to eat here again and hang out with the awesome people who make this delicious food! read more

I am honestly so sad I didn't find this place earlier! Tucked away in the avenues, the owner runs this business from their home. The place is very cute and homey (I applaud their taste, the plants and decor were very vibey). They had a very sweet cat, which I think adds to the overall experience. The owners were very kind. Me and my brother are extremely indecisive, so they were very helpful and let us try some of the bbq. Everything is made in house, including the baked goods & desserts, which are made by their wife. We ended up getting 1/2 lb each of the jackfruit, tempeh, and korean bbq seitan. We also got the potato salad and a raspberry sweet roll. The place is takeout only, so we went elsewhere to chow down. The jackfruit was surprisingly my favorite-- I usually don't go for jackfruit at vegan places because they tend to not wash off the brine and it always tastes a bit sour-- but not this one! It was so tender and really mimicked pulled pork well. The tempeh was also so tender, and the raspberries he put on top paired nicely with the bbq flavor. The korean bbq seitan was also tender and enjoyable, I just personally thought it was on the sweeter side because of the gochujang they use. The potato salad was very good and honestly could pass as not even vegan. And the roll was good. I was super soft and you can tell they use real raspberries for the filling. I just wished there was more icing (very minor complaint). It was a lot of food, and all of it came to ~$25 per person, which I think is very reasonable considering we still had leftovers. Overall, both my non-vegan brother and I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely go again! read more

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To be honest, really can't say anything bad except they didn't have what I wanted...BEEF RIBS!!!

We came to celebrate a birthday last night for a friend who is vegan. I was honestly a little skeptical about a vegan bbq restaurant because I am not vegan but boy was it amazing! I am gluten free and Chris was so kind to go the extra mile to make me something gluten-free since it was Wednesday night and they were only serving the Reuben Sandwich. Everyone in our party LOVED their Reuben. Even though I'm not vegan I will be back. Chris cooks amazing food! read more

We were having a Family BBQ and we got this bbq because they offer vegan options and my husband's daughter and her husband are vegan so I thought that was really cool. It was definitely a hit everyone loved it. read more

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This place is AMAZING. I pulled up and thought I was at the wrong address, but then realized that it's a legit "backyard" bbq! One of the most charming places I've ever eaten at. The folks, who I assume were the owners, were so kind and took the time to explain the menu. You can tell how passionate they are! And it shows in the food, which was incredible. Highly recommend this place. What a great experience. Wish I lived in SLC so I could go there more! read more

When pulling up - it's a cute unassuming residential home - don't be fooled! You're going to find some wicked delicious vegan BBQ inside. We had the pretzel monster sandwich, the angry Korean BBQ wrap, side of beans and potato salad. All super yummy! Only critique would be a softer potato in the salad, but flavor is on point. Plan ahead - they're only open a couple days a week - we got lucky flying in on an open day. read more

WOW! This place is spectacular!! Complex and excellent flavors. A unique twist on BBQ classics. The citrus slaw is fresh and not to be forgotten (like normal slaw) when you're stuffing your face with the smoked meat/meatless BBQ. Seitan brisket is as good as the real thing! The poblano potato salad is some of the best potato salad I've ever had. And I'm from Idaho so I KNOW potatoes. And the vegan wings with old bay buffalo sauce will knock your socks off!!!!!! Go getcha some!!!! read more

So thankful to find a vegan bbq spot with a very creative and thoughtful menu. Absolutely delicious. 10/10 recommend. The potato salad was maybe the best potato salad I've ever tried. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Potato salad - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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This is a super cute spot. You would never know it's a restaurant. It looks like a house with a lion coming out the door out to the sidewalk. That's how busy they are. It's one guy in there making your order. I'm not a vegetarian, but I wouldn't give this place a try it's not bad for vegetarian . I got the mac & cheese. I would say it wasn't bad. It just really wasn't mac & cheese for me because it had no cheese it was just tasted like pasta with a little seasoning and some green onions on it. It is local I like supporting small businesses. I would go back and try other things. I did get the brisket sandwich. I would give it a five out of a 0 to 10 scale on appearance. It looks like a 10 it's big they give you your money is worth as far as a non-vegetarian eating a meatless barbecue sandwich. I think that was the only reason I would give it to five I think on the scale of vegetarian food. It's probably pretty high and their customer service is amazing. read more

Amazing food with even better service. We got a platter with all the proteins and sides. Mac and cheese and tempeh were the standouts for my family, but everything we tried was delicious. Couldn't recommend more strongly for vegans and non vegans alike! read more

One of the best meals I've had in years. When you enter Blatch's home, the first thing you notice is the aroma. Rich, smoky, and sweet. You feel like you've walked into the home of a dear friend. Across the kitchen island that serves as the register is a man in his element. Juggling around smoky stacks of tempeh, pots of beans and soft bread rolls, Blatch is fully present. When I walked in, he knew the names of the people before me and after me. This is someone who is passionate about feeding his community the best food he can make. I got the Big Texan, and potato salad and beans. I took it to the backyard and sat under a beautiful shady tree in the early evening. Every bite is packed with flavor; there's so much going on but it's somehow still complementary without overpowering the other elements. I shed a few tears. It sounds ridiculous but I did. As one of the last customers of the night, Blatch came over and gave me a takeaway box of leftover cherry-infused mushrooms he had toiled over for days. Greatest dining experience I can remember. Rarely do you meet someone so suited to what they're doing. I wish there were more Blatch's out there in the world. read more

Last week I flew into Salt Lake and really wanted to try this place. The owner kept the doors open for me so I could try it. Overall the food was fantastic. Great vegan bbq options that are hard to come by. Also, all the in house sauces are amazing. Would highly recommend. read more

Blatch's Backyard BBQ - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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We had a great meal at Batch's place, which is a converted house serving up outrageously great vegan BBQ sandwiches and dishes. Blatch is warm and welcoming, and I loved the Mac Daddy sandwich, a wild combo of Mac n cheese and vegan brisket with a side of slaw. Everything was excellent with wonderful flavors. My companions had the Escobar's drug, which had beans on a tostada along with the brisket (star of the show), and the Pretzel Monster, with brisket and purple slaw, aoli sauce, and pickles, and they loved them up. I would go back there in a heartbeat, the guy has a good thing going on. read more

You've got to try out Blatch's! We are lucky enough to call the 'Blatch's' our neighbors and have been teased with their food expertise ever since they moved in. With their hot honey for Christmas, and their makeshift free neighborhood market last summer with their abundance of goods from their garden. Well this year, we finally got to see it all come together. Their backyard style BBQ is everything you think it'll be after reading through the reviews and then some. For you non-vegan Yelpers, don't pass this place up. Their pork belly ends are to die for, but maybe go out on a whim and throw in a vegan dish as well and be blown away by just how good it is! But take my advice and do not submit your order without adding in a side of potato salad, beans and slaw. You might do what we did and order more than you need but the next day use those wood fired rolls to make up some leftover BBQ slaw sandwiches. Lastly, if you're looking for a place that makes you feel good for supporting them, then this place is for you. They've got a real passion for 'yard' to table practices, with a genuine warm welcoming "come in our home and try what we made with love" atmosphere. They're opened one day a week so make this your Friday night date night, family night or treat yourself night dinner - you won't regret it. read more

Absolutely hands down the best vegan BBQ we have ever had. We tried the Korean BBQ strips, brisket, potato salad and slaw. The brisket was our favorite, but everything was absolutely delish! Also, great customer service and knowledge about the product they are serving. We will definitely be back many many more times! read more

I need to take a moment to say that Blatch's Vegan BBQ deserves every ounce of the praise it receives. Not only is the grub phenomenal ( Honestly the best I've ever had and I've been a plant based chef in dozens of different restaurants, industrial kitchens and catering companies over the past 10 years.) but he also happens to be one of the most compassionate, genuine individuals I've ever had the joy of meeting. If you're lucky enough to have had the pleasure of Chris welcoming you into his home/kitchen for a meal do him and the world a favor and write a review! Not that he NEEDS your help in that regard however, the food speaks for itself ;) On top of all this, everything is 100% vegan, cruelty free and crafted with such delicate care you can taste it in every bite. So far I've only had the pleasure of trying the Pretzel Monster with his V-brisket as the protein and I could honestly die happy if it were to be my breakfast, lunch and dinner for the remaining duration of my time on this planet. If you are vegan anywhere in Utah and haven't tried one of Chris' masterpieces you are yet to live. (He has a huge selection of his own hot sauces made from scratch and a huge selection of his menu items are available in a to-go freezer right next to the counter) Do yourself (and the animals) a favor and get in here ASAP, I'll bet anything you won't regret it. Chris, his establishment and creations are absolutely legendary and a gem of Utah's vegan scene. Get this stuff in your gullet pronto! read more

This is vegan heaven. Seriously, it's that good. Everything Chris makes is phenomenal and he always hooks it up. Y'all gotta try some of his smoked salt, it's incredible. I'll be here every Wednesday! read more

My family loves Blatch's! The vegan BBQ is delicious and perfectly seasoned. I ordered a big batch to cater a party of mostly meat eaters and they loved it too! The slaw and potato salad are wonderful as well. We tried the "chicken" sandwich special a few weeks ago and will def watch for that to come up again. Give it a try! read more

GREAT flavors and reasonable prices. Also, I really appreciate the vegan option. Our whole family could eat this BBQ. But, my usual concern, too much salt. This was not only a matter of taste. This was a dangerous amount of salt. Sadly, I will never eat their food again. read more