The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery

Awesome food!!!!

As a vegetarian, I found the food pretty bland. The employee recommended the lobster roll, and it wasn't very flavorful nor worth the price. The mac salad also was bland - I added salt. And it wasn't even full in the container.

We love the come here for brunch, as it’s one of the few vegan brunch spots around. We love sitting on the back patio in the sun. The food is always great and they are very accommodating with various substitutions/alterations. I always have to get a cannoli when they’re available!

The food was ok, but the restaurant felt somewhat dirty, and ordering at the entrance was very inconvenient. The real highlight was the exceptional service.

I bought the Bacon Ranch Buffalo Chicken with a side of Coleslaw. Service was fine, the food was not very good though; and I was hungry. The sandwich patty was not very flavorful, the bacon strips attempted to make up for it but it was altogether lacking. Coleslaw was a no-go because 1: it was dripping from the bag and made a mess in my car 2: it had too much vinegar. The slaw was not good at all, whipped up but not complementary to the sandwich; it was runny and sour tasting.
I leave a 3 star rating because I know a place I can get a real vegan buffalo chicken sandwich with authentic coleslaw. Maybe they have something else that's good on the menu but I won't come back to this place.

Love this place, it's a bit pricey but 100% worth it. The staff are really friendly and the menu is exquisite.

What is there to say that hasn’t already been said? This place is phenomenal. It has a huge menu, and I’ve yet to try something that wasn’t delicious. The tofu “mozzarella” sticks are a real highlight. The portions are very generous, so consider sharing a sandwich if you’re not too hungry.

Whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner, The Butcher’s Son is a tempting and satisfying place. The sandwiches are all made with love and the best ingredients. There is also free self-serve coffee at brunch

I ordered the Rueben on sourdough with mozzarella instead of rye and Swiss. It was soooo good. I also enjoyed a pistachio cannoli. The cannolis were sitting in a case so I thought they may be a little soggy. It was not, rather, it was perfect! The sandwich prices are a little high but really, the Rueben was so big, it would have been enough for two. I think I was the only customer who cleaned her plate; I saw other customers pack their leftovers to-go. The coffee is free (w oat or soy) so that was a bonus plus now I’ll be up all night. Indoor and outdoor seating. Ample street parking. Wish I lived in Berkeley. Updated from previous review on 2025-04-11

I just had the Tofu Scrambel but it was one of the best scrambles I had. Also a nice outdoor dining area.

Went for dinner, so excited to try and was excellent. We shared the fishy appetizer, it was delicious and my favorite item we got. I had the pastrami which was also good. My son got the buffalo chicken sandwich also yummy. My wife got the fried squash sandwich, surprisingly tasty. To end had the strawberry cheesecake, very nice texture, wish it had a little more tanginess to it. If in Berkeley definitely stop here.

The line was out the door when we came here for brunch, but it’s completely worth it. Food was just amazing. I can’t wait to go back.

This place is awesome, I have tried a few sandwiches but my favorite is FOR SURE the Chicken Fried Tofu sandwich. I always get it without the sriracha mayo, because it’s a little too much for me, but I also ask for the Fried Tofu to be dipped in Buffalo Sauce, which just makes it the best thing ever. Awesome outdoor area, that is shared with a Pizza place next door. They always also have a great selection of Vegan meats, pasta salad, coleslaw, vegan chocolate bars, and delicious desserts.

I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. I go here every time I am in Berkeley. Every holiday season I order their sides like stuffing and desserts. Their Mac salad is to die for and they have a great variety of items in their market. I love the ceasar salad with fried chikin and I also love the chikin parm sandwich that is served on garlic bread!

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! I’m usually wary of sandwich shops because the food is often very heavy. Not so here. I tried the Killer BLAT and it was super filling and amazingly delicious without any of that heavy, greasy feeling. You can taste the quality in the ingredients. It tasted so good I ate way more than I normally do, every bite is addictively delicious!