This place is the best! The sandwiches are fantastic! Since discovering this place we've been going a lot! lol We've nearly tried the whole menu and have loved everything so far! The people who work there are friendly and kind! I 100% recommend this place to everyone! Update! We have now tried them all! Huzzah! They are all delicious! Our Top Favorites Are: The Italian Cold Cut The Deli Classic The BBQ Chicken The Banh Mi read more

I love Buds. They have a great, affordable menu, delicious Chai, and friendly service. While I don't eat plant-based all the time, I do enjoy the Bahn Mi at Buds when I'm in the area. It's a huge sandwich, delicious, and flavorful. And under $10?! Such a steal. Plant-based or not, I'd recommend you give Buds a shot! read more

Buds - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Best place ever! I love going here. But PLEASE, if y'all could offer gluten free bread/wrap/something (upcharge totally fine), my partner would be able to eat here and it would be life-changing lol. I also got some celiac friends who can never join me here and it makes me #sad big time that they can't experience Buds . (I know there's a tortilla wrap option, but I'm pretty sure it's flour). read more

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! read more

Buds - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Consistently delicious and at a great price! Literally one of my favorites in Utah! Would love to see more vegan restaurants pop up. My husband who isn't vegan suggests coming here all the time for the "cheesesteak Sami". Never change please! read more

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 read more

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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 read more

Buds - 2026 menu - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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 read more

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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 read more

Buds - The Veggie - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Is this vegan sandwich heaven?!?! Between the amazing sandwiches and the very nice person at the window... I will be making the 10+ miles drive as often as I can to Buds just so I can hug the nice people and the DELICIOUS sandwiches. read more

Bring back the Caesar salad wrap!!! That's it very good restaurant I go all the time read more

As a vegan I really wanted to like this place. I was extremely disappointed to learn that they practice capitalist elitism by only accepting card payments. Refusing cash payment is socioeconomic discrimination and class warfare that excludes the hungrier among us. I thought an all vegan restaurant would be more conscientious. read more

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. read more

Buds - Pesto sub and a horchata cold brew. - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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

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. read more

Buds - Philly cheesesteak - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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What a shop! Not only does it offer affordable sandwiches that anyone (not just vegans) can enjoy, but half of the experience is seeing if my favorite workers are there to great me and make my day exponentially better. The reason I stop at Buds for a sandwich is because of Thom. what an excellent worker. He could make a coyote smile wider than a crescent moon. when I drive by, I hope that he is there so I can at least say howdy and maybe get coaxed into buying a sandwich. If Thom is not in, then it's Parker who takes over! shes got such a sparkle, it's enough to make the Milky Way jealous. and boy oh boy what a day it is when both are working! I could just hang around for hours just waving at them, (not becoming a distraction) read more

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. read more

Buds - a red building with a black and white awning - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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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

Vegan sandwiches? Yes! For those who don't seek out vegan options like me, it's still one of the best sandwich places around and especially for the price. One of my favorite lunch spots as you can get a sandwich big enough for two for 8 dollars. I've tried 4 different sandwiches and enjoyed them all so far. read more

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. read more

Buds - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I want to start by saying this food is not only enjoyed by those who are vegetarian and vegan, but it is also enjoyed by heavy meat eaters as well! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and their portions are excellent. The staff is friendly and happy to answer questions about the different options. The seating area is covered, which is a plus both in the heat and snow, yet there is still a good amount of light to create an ideal, peaceful atmosphere. Thank you, Buds! read more

Italian Cold Cut and Horchata Cold Brew were worth the wait. I was able to get a seat at one of their lunch tables in the shade. Service is friendly and attentive at this beloved local gem. Menu is simple and prices are surprisingly reasonable. I like the casual, pleasant vibe. I would love to return and try other items on the menu. read more

Such a great find! This little red brick sandwich shop is packed with flavor! Short on parking, and carry out only. Th bread has perfect crunch and chew! I had Buffalo, perfect amount of heat. read more

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Insane sandwiches you would never guess they were vegan! So filling and fresh i crave these sandwiches. Theres so much flavor and the bread is flakey and fluffy. The shop is a cute little window station with some outdoor seating available. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

Buds - Philly cheese steak - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

1. Get a cookie. They're always worth it. 2. Everyone has their own favorite sandwich here so I recommend trying a few! I'm obsessed with the Philly cheesesteak here (as weird as it sounds it's so good!) My friends and I love Buds and will keep coming back for meetups. The outdoor seating is wonderful in the warmer months, but it makes it tough when the weather get's cooler but the sandwiches travel well! Staff is friendly, and there's always fun music while ordering. Overall - it's a great sandwich shop! read more

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

I'm accustomed to the vegan tax - paying more for less. When I saw the sub-$10 prices I was worried that the sandwiches would be tiny - I almost ordered two. I was happily surprised to get a big bahn mi that I almost couldn't finish. Delicious! Remarkably nice guy serving as well. read more

Buds - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

My boyfriend and I were visiting SLC and received a recommendation from our friend who frequently visits the area to check out Buds. It did not disappoint. We are not vegan but enjoy trying new food. We shared a cheesesteak and it was so delicious! If we come back to the area, we'll definitely return to try other sandwiches. However, just a tip, I would recommend placing an online order for pickup and eating in the patio area so you don't have to wait as long for your order. We waited about 20 min on a hot day. read more

Buds - Cheesteak - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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

The sandwhich was delicious! There was about a 20 minutes wait but it was so worth it. The outdoor area was nice. I got the veggie sandwhich, so I can't speak to the imitation meat. The ingredients tasted fresh and the bread was so good. read more

Buds - The Veggie - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Vegan or not, this is one of the best sandwiches you'll ever have. My husband and I went vegan for a month a while ago and discovered this place, well we're not vegan anymore, but we crave it so much we keep coming back its that good! Their made-in-house products and delicious bread really are the cherry on top, and the price is stellar. Cannot reccomend this place enough! read more

Buds is so good! So happy to find an all-vegan sandwich shop! My favorite is definitely the Cheesesteak with pesto and the zucchini cookie which is made fresh daily. The first time we ordered from Buds, the bread was a bit too stiff but we ate the sandwich 30 minutes after receiving it. So the sandwich is best eaten immediately to keep the freshness of the bread. Due note, there is always a line and about a 20-30 minute wait outside with no dining space. The outside dining space is closed. Best to order ahead of time online so it's a quick pickup. Overall, love this place! read more

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This place is downright addictive! We tried if once about a month ago and have been back several times since! The Buffalo chikun sandwich is amazing and the aioli is to die for. Even the baby can't get enough of it. Today, my 7 year old got the taco salad and said he'd definitely order it again. Thanks for the amazing food! The only thing I can ask is for an option in the online ordering for just bread, and to have it cut into strips. Just because we make a long drive to get there and usually picnic with the food so it makes it easier for feeding the baby. But that would be icing as your food is amazing. read more

Buds - Even the baby loves the food! - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

This is my second time getting sick from their food! Overall good sandwich's but I'm not risking it anymore. I also don't like that they ask you verbally for a tip before you even get my order. This is a take out joint and you order through a covered window to a most of the time unfriendly person. Several times I've tipped and my order was wrong. Just increase the price of your sandwich's if they're in that much need of more money. I'm getting tired of pressured tipping. read more

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

I hadn't visited for quite awhile because their hours are so limited. Also, I live out of town and don't like eating in my car, but Bud's is take-out only. Finally got a chance to visit again the other day, and they still make a good sandwich, but it looks like they've gotten smaller ~ can't say for sure. The menu also seems to have fewer choices. Still, the next time the stars align I'll go again; the food is just that good. read more

There's no bathroom, there's limited seating and only unshaded outside, you'll probably wait at least half an hour for your sandwich BUT through it all is 100% worth it! Everything on the menu is delicious and creative: drinks, cookies and sandwiches. My picky-eater meat loving partner also loves it here. Just maybe go when the weather is nice and have some time on your hands. I do wish they had a better system for announcing when the food is ready, since there's not a great place to wait and they often whisper the names. read more

After living nearly 2 years close to Buds and having not tried it out I finally did and now wonder to myself "what was I doing that whole time?!" Amazing amazing sandwiches made with care - the staff at the window are all so friendly. Admittedly I think some of my initial nervousness about trying Buds was the fact that it's 100% plant based but do not let that deter you!! I've had my share of pure veggie sandwiches and Buds' creations are top tier. If you aren't 100% on board with a pure veggie sandwich, I recommend the banh mi - if I didn't know that the meat was an alternative I wouldn't figure it out on my own. That being said the pure veggie sandwich is loaded with flavor and tastes great too! As inflation creeps up, Buds remains a great under $10 lunch option. read more

Buds - Banh mi - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Excellent quality plant based sandwiches with delicious zucchini vegan chocolate chip cookies. My friend took me here and it's an easy 5 star for me. I can't wait to come back and try more of the sandwiches. I got the pesto and he got the buffalo and we split. Do that and ask them to split the sandwich for you. The fake chicken is amazing. The buffalo sauce is so freaking tasty and there's also a white sauce as well. Not sure what it was but I needed more of it. The bread is crispy and so soft and airy. GET A COOKIE. too good and so sweet, yet it doesn't make me feel fat and gross like most desserts. read more

Buds - Pesto and buffalo sandwich - Vegan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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