Yes. Yes. Yes. HUGE fan of everything The Butcher's Son makes! The jalapeño business is one of my all time favorite sandwiches. I recently tried their house made New York Cheesecake and was blown away by how authentic and delicious it was. All their sides are amazing as well. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

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

Omg, this is my go to,when in Berkeley. Love it. It is funky. The food tastes great and the portions are huge. I feel like i can only eat here once in a blue moon as it feels heavy. It a world of terrible chains, this is a breath of fresh air. Service is great, and i actually like ordering at the counter as it saves time. The ambience is Fight Club read more

Surprisingly, plant based restaurants in the bay area are hard to find. I feel very fortunate to have found and tried this restaurant's food. I have gone back several times, and every dish I have tried is absolutely delicious! 10 out of 10, would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in plant-based deli's. read more

First time I've had vegan bacon and LIKED IT!!! I don't know what kind they use but it was amazing. I really respect the entirely vegan menu. I'll definitely be hitting this place again! read more

The Butchers Son - Killer BLAT Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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*edit* the owner reached out and is providing a refund, definitely great customer service even though this place is not for me. Feeling upset that this vegan place is advertising chicken when it's not chicken. My husband and I are not vegan and probably wouldn't go out of our way to try this. We didn't catch at the top of the menu it says "vegan delicatessen" so that is our bad. But how can you advertise a chicken sandwich that is not chicken?! Usually when I've seen things like this it will be written "chicken" or chikin or something obvious that it's not actually chicken. The sandwich was okay but the texture of the "meat" was very weird and I could not finish it. Disappointed we spent almost $60 on lunch here and the food was not very good. Will not be coming back. read more

The vegan chicken was rubbery awful The actual ingredients are good but the vegan meat is rubbery the fried chicken read more

The Butchers Son - A rubbery killer BLT fried chicken sandwich Killer BLAT Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been a vegan for decades and this place is one of my all time favorites. I've gone with non-vegans many times and everyone is always happy this place. The Killer BLAT is my "go to" but I also love many of the other sandwiches and the desserts/sweets. Also, the Chicken Pot Pie is truly amazing (note: the pot pie is something you take home and bake and it's only available seasonally - definitely around Thanksgiving/Christmas). Parking can be a challenge and it can be quite busy depending on the time of day you go, but it's absolutely worth it! read more

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

Great option for vegans and vegetarians, and even meat lovers! The sandwiches were divine and really filling. We had to take home leftovers. It's a hearty sandwich with great fake meat. It doesn't taste like you're eating a lot of preservatives. The garlic friends on the side were divine. The service is friendly with helpful and upbeat staff. The ambiance is very laid back with outdoor seating and beautiful weather. Perfect place post hike or pickleball! read more

The Butchers Son - My #Thisismyaddiction Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Got a bunch to try and share together as my partner and I we're passing through the Bay and it was DELICIOUS. Very good flavors and the "meats" were all very distinct from one another. It also wasn't just meat substitute slapped into some dish like a lot of of vegan options are-- these were well rounded flavors! Would (and will) 100% come back. read more

The Butchers Son - BBQ pork fries (top); Chicken parm (left half sandwich), and jalepeno sandwich (right half sandwich) - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had heard about the butcher son deli for a while (actually my girlfriend mentioned it to me pretty early on when we started dating) but I finally had the opportunity to go earlier today. He stopped by around 2 PM on a Saturday and the place was fairly busy. The restaurant itself spacious with both indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. Ordering is done at the front, and you're given a number which is used for service to bring your food . For our meal, my girlfriend and I ordered a chopped cheese sandwich, a buffalo chicken sandwich in order of mozzarella sticks, and the bacon salad . We were able to find seating outside and food came out within 10 minutes or so. Everything we had was pretty solid - the macaroni salad was surprisingly good. I'm not sure what they uses their mayo alternative, but whatever it was hit the spot. I personally didn't get much of the taste, but whatever they use is the alternate definitely had the right texture. Mozzarella sticks were... Interesting. While the texture on the exterior was perfect (crispy, and fried to perfection) the interior felt more like a fried polenta or mashed potato filling. There was no pool whatsoever, but the taste of it was pretty good especially paired with marinara sauce. For the Buffalo chicken sandwich was the highlight of the meal - I believe they use seitan as their meat alternative and it really does a good job of providing the same bite as a chicken breast. The buffalo sauce coating seep very nicely into the fried batter of the chicken and the ranch they made was incredible. The chop cheese was also pretty solid . The caramelized onions and meat alternative definitely carried the meal the alternative while good was a little overbearing, especially in the middle of the sandwich when they happen to be a huge glob of it. I personally wouldn't order next time, but I could see why people may like it. All in all, the Butcher's son provides solid vegetarian and vegans alternatives to a lot of different foods that may not normally be available for those diets. I definitely had fun with this meal and would be very excited to come here again and try other things (the chicken fried tofu comes to mind) 4/5 read more

The Butchers Son - Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chopped Cheese Sandwich, Fried Mozzarella, and Bacon Mac Salad - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been meaning to go to the Butcher's Son for a while, and glad I finally got the chance to do so. I knew they served vegan dishes, but now I understand they are known for sandwiches! I decided on getting a Pastrami Ruben before ordering at the counter. Service was very quick, and we are given a number and free to find a seat anywhere. They have a beautiful outdoor area where I sat at. My friend got a Smoked Barbecue Pork sandwich. The Pastrami Ruben was really flavorful! Of course, I do not believe the texture of the "meat" compares to pastrami, but it was very strong in sauerkraut which I enjoyed. The Smoked Barbecue Pork was also really good. From the small piece I tasted, the barbecue flavor was delicious and paired well with the coleslaw for the sandwich. We also tried a blueberry cheesecake slice. It wasn't our favorite, it is very hard to replicate cheesecake without cream cheese and eggs. But I tasted a strong cashew flavor (maybe they used that as a substitute) and it was pleasant! Just wasn't my favorite cheesecake in the world. I do like the lemon zest added to the top though. I do want to come again and try more sandwich flavors! read more

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Vegan or not, these are some serious sandwiches. They are huge and full of tasty fillings. The yee-ro and Reuben were off the hook. The French fries were very fresh and made from fresh potatoes, crispy and delicious. The Banh Mi was tasty but not really a traditional Banh mi, our only disappointment. They had a free water and coffee station. Prices are very fair and staff were friendly and helpful. They have a good amount of indoor seating and a beautiful covered patio. This is the perfect spot to grab a bite before or after your concert at the Freight and Salvage which is only a few blocks away. read more

The Butchers Son - Banh mi - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Ate there with an old friend and loved it Was a nice day so ate on the patio It was great 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

THE BUTCHER'S SON IS VEGAN Y'ALL. Such a clever name and I really should have paid more attention to the menu. I thought that this place served partial vegan items cause their menu had "chicken" and "bacon" and "eggs." I wish that they put quotation marks or a disclaimer but that's on me for not clarifying or paying attention. I'm a carnivore but that doesn't mean I don't love trying vegan food. But this just didn't hit. I was highly disappointed. When our meal came I actually asked why my bacon looked a little undercooked only to realize, everything was vegan. I ordered the fried chicken bagelwich which was a brunch weekend only item. Everything was just so tough, thick, and chewy. Like a workout to literally chew everything. My jaw hurt. It looks the part but the flavor was lacking. I also was only able to eat half and ya girl was starving so that's saying a lot. My boyfriend ordered the bacon cheeseburger with a side of garlic fries and I liked his order way more. Actually tasted good. The garlic fries are thin fries, kind of like McDonald's. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating in the back which is shared with the restaurant next door and more outdoor seating in the front. We went here on a whim, I'm glad I got to try it but don't have any plans to come back. But if vegan food is your jam, definitely worth a visit! read more

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Lunch at @thebutchersson_official was sooo good! We shared the vegan mozzarella sticks, fried chickn bagel sandwich, and BLAT with macaroni salad and potato salad. All were delicious! (instagram: jax.vegan.eats) read more

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I came back for the first time in a while and ordered the chicken parm at the counter; the food was ready within 5 minutes or so. The sandwich is huge in size, and can be rather messy to eat so I recommend getting a spoon or fork if you don't like having a mess all over your hands. I really liked the garlic bread, but I felt the plant based chicken itself was not as crispy as I'd like, and overall the sauce or meat tasted over salted. I also hope someday plant based cheese will match the level of richness of dairy cheese, but I don't feel it's there yet. Butcher's Son does share a gorgeous outdoor patio with their neighboring restaurant that has various seating options and roses though, so I recommend enjoying the space while you're there. read more

The Butchers Son - Chicken parm - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The outdoor seating on the back patio was really lovely. The food was delicious. And the cashier checked in on us a couple times to see if we were enjoying your food. There was a lot of space to sit in. The only thing we didn't like was the french fries they were over seasoned and too salty. read more

The Butchers Son - Smoked Pastrami Reuben Sandwich and lobster roll - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really overly seasoned. Quality is fine but pricing is now out of control. It tasted pretty good for vegan but super heavy handed in salt to make up for quality. read more

Y'all the Crispy Skin Vegan Turkey.... chile let me tell you.. I am a black and I say that because a bunch of folks were bragging about the flavorful faux turkey but I was neevouussss! Like of example, Oakland was names city with bets f package delivery for my other stuff I'm black and I said that because a bunch of folks were bragging about the flavor for turkey, but I was nervous because her names were Chad Amy, but I was nervous, but I was nervous... so I bought a faux turkey and baked it for 1 hour for my mom, and my hubby and I just tasted it, and OMG It's so bomb! Doesn't have a weird flavor or aftertaste! Matter fact, nobody would notice that this isn't meat. Would always buy for my mom or company moving forward! read more

The Butchers Son - Faux Turkey - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place never disappoints! Their food is always absolutely delicious, tastes like "the real thing", & is 100% vegan! I've made sure to bring all of my non-vegan friends & family here & they've also been very impressed. The line can get a bit long, so ordering ahead or being patient is key. Lots of outdoor, peaceful seating, tons of menu options, & something for everyone. Limited wine & beer selection, but that's not what this place is about any way. Highly recommend! read more

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

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This place is a GEM for all vegans/vegetarians out there. They specialize in making traditionally meaty and cheesy sandwiches, all vegan. And they are GOOD. Even my meat loving partner is sold and makes us come here on trips out to Berkeley. I am always pumped to find a meatless place that is so good that it gets meat lovers eating vegetarian/vegan food. My highest recommendation is for the Jalapeño business sandwich, which is a 5/5 and consistently blows me away. I've tried some of the other sandwiches but this has always by far been the best, and I am a creature of habit so end up getting this one regularly. It is creamy and spicy and full of delicious goodness. Oh and make sure to try a pickle. Service is usually fast. (~15 mins for phone orders) but it has taken longer on busy days (up to 20-30 mins). They have a cute parklet out front (and I've heard other seating possibly in back?) but I've typically taken the food to go. This place is absolutely a must try if you're in the Berkeley area. read more

The Butchers Son - Jalapeno Business Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Everything was awesome - vegan food including the best desserts ever! We only wish they opened up another location in the South Bay. We visited them twice in the same weekend - the killer BLAT, jalapeño business, death by potato gyro with their garlic fries are a must have!! The chocolate chip cookies and blueberry with lemon zest cheesecake are to die for! Cannot wait to get back and try the other options on their sumptuous menu. read more

This has to be a contender for best vegan restaurant in the east bay, and I don't say that lightly. Everything is delicious, generously portioned, and made with care. The owner, Michael, is so nice and bonus, I've seen him throw out transphobes before. Great inclusive space, beautiful garden, and just a cozy place to have a decadent brunch. The only con is parking, but hey, it's downtown Berkeley. Worth circling the block for! 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

I love how everything is SUPER customizable here! My go to is always to choose a sandwich and turn it into a salad. That's why it's never too heavy and I can tell myself I'm eating veggies. Also for some reason their bacon Mac salad has a hold over and I feel an urge to order it every time. They also have a huuuge menu so there's something for everyone! read more

The Butchers Son - Bacon Mac Salad - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

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

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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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

They must have Harry Potter or some wizard back there cooking because this must be witchcraft! I had the smoked pastrami reuben. I ordered the sandwich deconstructed because I planned on eating it later on that evening. I didn't want the bread to get soggy. I ended up eating the sandwich the next day. The sandwich was amazing!! Even the day after. It's so hard to believe it isn't actual meat! read more

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Yesterday we came by for double blueberry pancakes and we liked that it had a nice chewy consistency and good flavor. Just a bit of their syrup sweetened them up perfectly. We also ordered a side of their tofu scramble for an extra 4 dollars and that was disappointing. It was really bland and I had to add a lot of salt to it. Next time, we will order a side of vegan bacon instead. The courtyard is really cute and the service was excellent. I like that the customers here are always quiet and considerate of other diners. I can always come here for a peaceful breakfast or brunch. read more

The Butchers Son - Blueberry pancakes and tofu scramble - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

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

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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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

The Butchers Son - Jackstreet boys sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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