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    Buds

    4.7 (530 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    BUDS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Susan K.

    First time here. The ordering and pick up process was smooth, and the staff were friendly. The vegan cheesesteak was so delish!! For $8.00, you get a really generous portion. I just wish it came with a bit more sauce. Will still be back!

    Buffalo wrap
    Davis C.

    For those who want a quick review: Woah, all I will say to this is my jaw dropped. Got the Buffalo sub but in a wrap with extra chicken. I will say that it was fantastic If this is what vegans eat every day then I can see the appeal. For something more in depth: For context I am one that is on no particular diet, I'm not vegan, nor am I on a carnivorous diet. All I wanted today was a sandwich or something of the like. So I scoured yelp for a sandwich, and I found buds. I looked on their website and found that everything is vegan, which i usually am quite skeptical of. But my vegan coworker told me that he loves this place, and that even his non vegan friends raved about the buffalo sub. So i decided to place an online order, making my sub into a wrap with extra chicken($10.12 after tax, $1.50 of that being the extra "meat"). So I gandered on over from state street and walked up to the window to pickup my order, got my food and started walking back. I didn't sit down but they do have shaded seating outside. I opened up my food and saw it was pretty decently sized, and started taking my first skeptical bite. Let me tell you that this was fantastic, the buffalo sauce had just enough kick, the food was warm and the texture of the cabbage and tomato 'wrapped' up a delicious bite(pun intended). I was flabbergasted, this was unlike what I had expected. The food was on point and it kept me satisfied the whole walk back to work. I will say that I will be back, and will probably bring more with me because this place is fan freaking tastic. Rating: 5/5 stars

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    Mandy D.

    One of my favorite places in the world go to is the buffalo. Sandos half the price most sandwich shops around and they're gigantic

    Veggie sub
    Sujal M.

    Buds is located in Central City and offers vegan sandwiches. When I usually think about small portions, but that is not the case with Buds. This is a fat hoagie. Wrapped in aluminum foil, making you feel like you overate. The service was friendly and relatively quick. There's an outdoor seating area along with water dispenser right by the pickup counter. The sandwiches were fat and comforting. I loved the sprouts in my veggie sandwich. But loved the pesto sandwich my wife ordered. We were just in town briefly as we had to leave for the airport. SLC is definitely vegan friendly with great places like this

    The Veggie
    Makenna M.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE! Their sandwiches don't make me feel slimy inside like Jimmy John's... just trust me guys the $9 vegan sandwich will save you

    Pesto sub and a horchata cold brew.
    Jose T.

    Please do your self a favor and try the horchata cold brew. The pesto has always been my go to. Such great tasting subs. A vegan staple.

    Philly cheesesteak
    Jerry M.

    Bud's is a SLC vegan fixture. It is a sandwich stand with limited outdoor seating on the curb in the sun. The food is good but Bud's falls flat on service. We had the Italian sub and the philly cheesesteak. The bread is fresh and so are the ingredients. But both would have been improved with mustard for the italian and ketchup for the philly. Bud's neither stocks nor distributes condiments of any kind. Bud's says "no ketchup for you". Bud's does not accept legal tender of any denomination, only electronic. Bud's will not do special orders. Bud's wants you to order online, pick up your food, then clear the F out directly. Bud's is a sandwich stand, not a restaurant. Manage your expectations. No recommendation decide for yourself.

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    Corynn B.

    I got a sandwich here this afternoon that I can't stop thinking about. I truly may go get it again tomorrow. I was sad to see that Buds changed out their menu a little bit ago and got rid of my go-to, their bahn mi, but was excited to get to try some other options on their menu. I'm a creature of habit and when I find one thing on a menu, it's often hard for me to stray away from it and try new things. Today I got "The Veggie" which comes with garlic mayo, sprouts, sliced provolone, cucumber, tomato, shredded lettuce, red wine vinaigrette on a toasted sourdough hoagie. It's a simple sandwich, but it packed so much deliciousness and freshness and flavor. It completely hit the spot today when I realized I hadn't had lunch yet and it was 3pm. The bread was perfectly equal parts crunchy (watch your mouth, it did cut up my mouth a little bit) and soft on the inside. The veggies were fresh and crunchy, the flavor and seasonings and mayo combined to make a deliciously fresh and tasty sandwich. Everything here is vegan and it's a walk up window teeny tiny little shop. You can order online or walk up to the window. I ordered at the window and my sandwich was ready in a matter of minutes. I found my new go-to even though I *should* try other things on their menu. Their pesto sub looks delicious, and they even have veggie cheesesteak, Italian cold cut, and BBQ sandwich with jackfruit - all 100% plant based.

    Izayah S.

    Honestly my favorite vegan spot I've ever tried. All the workers got super good energy & the food is always fresh. I've never had a bad experience here & come here weekly. Kind of wish they were open later during the week or at least on weekends. But overall such a good place.

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    I love Buds! All of their sandwiches are super good, and I took a meat eater here who liked it as well.

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    quick and friendly, good sandwiches, good prices! I feel like even non vegans would be happy :) a solid casual sandwich spot

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    Amazing food! The employees offer helpful suggestions on their favorites. Best of Salt Lake!

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    Superior taste and quality bread. I'm not vegan and this is my favorite sandwich spots!

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    11 months ago

    They always do a great job and love that everything is vegan and affordable! Highly recommend

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    The cheesesteak and lemonade were fantastic.. next time I'm in SLC i will be coming back.

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    4.2(274 reviews)
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    Stopped by before a concert at the SLC Clubhouse and ended up loving this place. We didn't have…read moremuch time, so we grabbed a glass of wine and a couple frozen sangrias, but the whole vibe made us want to come back and stay longer next time. The patio is amazing and such a fun atmosphere. They were setting up live music as we were leaving, which made it feel even more special. There's also a cute little bakery/cafe inside that I definitely want to try next time. Such a great spot to relax, have drinks, and enjoy the atmosphere. Already looking forward to going back for the full experience.

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    Buds - vegan - Updated May 2026

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