The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery

The food was absolutely delicious! Updated from previous review on 2026-02-22

There are three things I have a hard time finding in vegan versions, and which consistently disappoint me when I do find them: mozzarella sticks, Reuben sandwiches, and cannoli. I found all three at the Butcher’s Son! And for the most part, I was satisfied. The mozzarella sticks were the weak link for me. They were too big and the cheese didn’t have much taste. They were better when they were a little cold, but not something I would order again. The cannoli was excellent. I was thrilled! The Reuben was very good. Unlike a lot of vegan Reubens, it had all the right stuff. I would’ve liked a little less meat on the sandwich and a little more French dressing, but overall with a few tweaks it was probably the best one I’ve found in 20 years, and I’m picky! So it was held to a high standard. My partner got a falafel gyro and it was excellent. The falafel was really well made! Overall, I would be excited to go back even if not everything I tried was a perfect 5 stars. I picked some of the toughest items on the menu (in my opinion) and was pretty delighted overall. Also the service was good and the vibe was cute!

Fantastic vegan restaurant. Friendly staff and spotless facility. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-03

Great variety of options and large servings sizes. Very happy to recommend this place. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-25

Super delicious pastry Friendly staff

Love all the big heavy sandwiches. There are yummy salads too. And great desserts - cheesecake, chocolate chip cookie Mango lassi in the drink case is made locally in Oakland and is really good Market is great for picking up salad dressings, deli meat, prepared sides, prepared foods Don’t skip weekend brunch. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03

i love this place and it’s super close to campus which is great. they also have donuts and pancakes on the weekend which is super fun. i’ve gotten lots of things and they’re always good! huge portions too so you’ll have leftovers Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03

Genuinely eat here 2-3 times a week, the staff are great and the food is delicious!!! Updated from previous review on 2025-12-30

i wish they'd bring the chocolate cheesecake back, it was bomb

edit: this is a cruel mockery (see pic)

As vegan deli’s go, the is among the best of the best. From a massive and tasty Reuben to kids grilled cheeses that my picky eaters rated “50 out of 50”, this place is great. The Butcher’s Son will from now on be a regular stop on our visits to the Bay Area. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-12

This vegan deli was a delight! I got the steak banh mi with a side salad and my partner got the lobster roll with old bay fries. While we agreed mine tasted nothing like steak and his tasted nothing like lobster, we loved our food. The deli is unpretentious and relaxed. I’m excited to come back already!

The bread was utterly incredible and the vegan bacon was very good. I want to come back here for brunch and I really enjoyed my visit, but the fried chicken in my sandwich was too greasy to finish. Everything else I ordered was great, though, so I think I might have just ordered the wrong sandwich (I ordered the K.B.L.A.T.) Updated from previous review on 2025-09-10

Got the chicken parm and bahn mi, both were excellent. The chicken parm was the best I've had in a decade. Want to try the rest of the sandwiches

I had the lobster roll and it was perfect. Both the cajun, fries, and the garlic, parmesan, or delicious. The Caesar salad was fantastic Updated from previous review on 2025-08-25

Food was delicious! You can change any sandwich into a salad with $2 extra.
The music is a bit loud inside so it was hard to have a conversation.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5