Vegan
American
Fast food
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Take-out
Bakery
Vegan delicatessen. Prepared meals are available as well as "cold case", "meats", and "cheeses" sold by the pound. Brunch on weekends. Delivery via DoorDash. Dogs welcome. Orders accepted in house and online. Desserts and frozen items available in store. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm.
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1954 University Ave, Berkeley, California, USA, 94704
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- Outdoor seating
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Added by Conniemm on 01 Mar 2016
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267 Reviews
First Review by JoshHyatt
veggies_4_life
Points +527
Wow! - Edit
I was blown away by everything! Large selection, and the desserts were amazing. If I lived around the area this would be a place I return to frequently.
Read morePros: So many options , Nice patio seating , Great flavors
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iwlim
Points +25
amazing sandwiches - Edit
the blt was an enlightening experience
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Forman
Points +7203
Can’t pass this up - Edit
Been here a half a dozen times. Great food and huge portions. You won’t leave hungry.
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DorichanEatsPlants
Points +169
Delicious and strictly vegan. - Edit
Great menu options for lunch! We had pastrami Reuben’s that were delicious. The outdoor seating in the back was comfortable. Food service was as promised and wait time was expected and worth it. I’m thrilled that they are strictly vegan and plan to return when I’m in Berkeley.
Read morePros: Strictly Vegan! Thank you!, Comfortable outdoor seating., Hearty menu. We had pastrami Reubens! Yum!
Cons: Wish I lived closer.
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mbordewieck
Points +244
So worth it - Edit
The fried chicken was so moist and delicious I was blown away. Absolutely worth going out of your way for.
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misabella
Points +3405
Satisfying Vegan - Edit
Some really great plant-based meat substitutes here! I only didn't give it five stars because the place itself is a little disappointing; it feels like it could be super cozy and nice but everything just feels a bit as though it were not kept up well--it is, but presentation just could be better.
Read moreWould highly recommend, though!
Update 2/14: loved the Reuben, but I might ask for it with less “pastrami” last time! I was worried it would be too smoky, but it was hardly detectable, just enough to add some good flavor. The 7 layer bar was good, but more of a snack than an indulgent dessert.
Updated from previous review on 2020-03-09
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gggggggggg
Points +152
Wowza - Edit
Unreal! Had a breakfast sandwich and a CANNOLI (I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vegan cannoli before). Everyone there was so nice! I’ll definitely be eating here again.
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MissJordan
Points +28
Incredible - Edit
Can’t believe this place is vegan! Food is amazing and service is great. Totally worth the money. Haven’t tried their brunch (only available on weekends), but wanted a sandwich and this place is perfect for any deli things!
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Csroberts
Points +16
Horrible service - Edit
There is a woman with short gray hair who works here who is extremely rude and pushy.
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Mandelo
Points +60
💚💚💚 - Edit
Amazing sandwiches, huge selection
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EarthThirst
Points +17
Best sandwiches - Edit
Great flavor. Great options. A must go.
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PatnKko
Points +119
Too Salty - Edit
I love the idea and the food taste like the foods I ate before becoming a Vegan. Unfortunately the "meats" are way to salty.
Read moreCons: too Salty
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VeganWithAPassport
Points +2381
Holy Shiz 😳👌 - Edit
For starters, this place makes their own cashew based cheeses, and I brought some shredded mozzarella and it was so good to the point where I was eating it out of the bag raw (I never do that with vegan cheese 😩), also their fried mozzarella cheese sticks are the bomb diggity, I regret not buying more cheeses and frozen sticks to take home 😔, fun mini market where you can get some popular vegan snacks and locally made frozen goods, also the owner was kind 🥰
Read moreTo add: also ordered the sweet mustard chicken sandwich as a salad, chicken pieces were crunchier than I'd would've liked but the salad was still good otherwise (any sandwich can be converted to a salad)
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-12
Pros: Homemade vegan meats and cheeses!, A vegan mini market 😍, Deli with hot fresh food 😩👌
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TheAcer
Points +123
Bomb dot com - Edit
Best vegan food I have had for sure. Definitely a bit less on the healthy side but the Mozzarella sticks are amazing as well as their homemade marinara sauce. Vegan pastrami was a bit bland and dry but the pesto and other veggies made up for it im the sandwich I had. Food was decently priced for the pricy Berkeley area and was very tasty.
Read morePros: Vegan groceries of many types, Lots of options
Cons: Interior atmosphere is lacking
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meghan2017
Points +177
Good food & large portions - Edit
The mozzarella sticks are a MUST! Be prepared to share because the portion sizes are huge. A little pricey but definitely worth it!
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ClemDeLaCreme
Points +1058
Large Selection! - Edit
Ordered: Smoked Pastrami, White Fish Melt and Pulled pork Sandwich
Read moreWhen My sister was reading me the menu I was having difficulty picking what to order because the selection is large and they all sound really good. We got the food ordered for pick up and it was ready on time, it had the car smelling so good. We split the three sandwiches and the smoked Pastrami was my favorite, had a nice Smokey peppery flavor and I liked the texture though my sister thought it was dry. The white fish melt was nice but I was not expecting it to be made from jackfruit, it was lemony and fresh tasting. The pulled pork sandwich was like a tasty pulled pork tasting sloppy joe with cole slaw on it. The sandwiches are filling and you probably only need one sandwich to fill you up, will order again next time I’m in town.
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TamlynShimizu
Points +402
Sunday brunch must - Edit
Oh my god. Best food of my life. The bacon tastes like ham it is freaky. Got the bagel and did buffalo chicken and added jalepeños... It was absolutely incredible.
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#savingtheplanet
Points +200
All Vegan Shop w/ delish food - Edit
The food was delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-06
Pros: All vegan, Food is really good
Cons: Lots of fake meat, A touch expensive
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ElectricAntelope
Points +536
Okay food, consistently underwhelming service. - Edit
The food is alright, almost everything has bacon and I'm not the biggest fan so that might be a bug reason why I'm not so impressed. Then again, if you have to lean so heavily on bacon to make your sandwiches good, maybe they aren't that great and you should try to be more creative.
Read moreService is mediocre at the absolute best. Just went to pick up today after placing an order in advance. Rather than have any of the staff handle takeaway orders (like the 3 that were at the front), they still tell people to get to the back of the line for people who are placing orders. Makes absolutely no sense.
The also stopped having sides, which I had actually liked as much if not more than the sandwiches.
Oh and the line/wait is always disgustingly long. I remember once (pre-covid) I waited in like for 20 minutes to order then the food took another 50 minutes. We're talking about pretty basic sandwiches. Not worth the effort or the wait, but I guess if you've got the time and are obsessed with bacon give it a shot.
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Meh customer service, Unimaginative menu, Long wait
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veganamber
Points +26
Cheesecake ...my mouth is watering lol - Edit
Cherry almond cheesecake is best I've had in all my vegan years and I've tried many lol Jalapeno sandwich is delicious and many other items.
Read moreI miss the outdoor seating in back. Its beautiful and makes the visit.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-14
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-14
Pros: All vegan
Cons: No seating cause of covid and service is not , always the most friendly, but I'm going for the , food lol
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kdowning
Points +329
Amazing! - Edit
I got the BLAT- bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, fried chicken, and Mayo on sourdough and it was incredible! The bacon had such a good flavor and texture. The fries and chocolate chip cookie were great too. The mustard sauce was also delicious, as was the sauce that came with the “fish”. Such a cool place!
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +5922
The tiramisu made me mouthgasm! - Edit
I have not had tiramisu that good even as an omni! Get some and thank me later.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-09
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GeorgeCostanza
Points +55
Good food, all vegan - Edit
This place is great, it is entirely vegan, and has a lot of different options i haven’t found anywhere else (deep fried artichoke f’sh, a great vegan bacon brand from Asia, Shepard’s pie, donut burgers, etc).
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Food is good, Has a lot of variety
Cons: Small dining space, Busy, Noisy
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taiwanesetexan
Points +13868
Amazing vegan deli - Edit
Fortunately, I found myself in the area on a Saturday during their brunch hours (Sa-Su 10a-1:30p). I asked the staff which of the three brunch sandwiches was his favorite, and without hesitation, he named #ThisIsMyAddiction, which is a garlic bread ciabatta roll sandwich with tofu scramble, mozzarella, bacon, and smashed avocado. Funnily enough, that wasn't what I was expecting since the steak & egg hoagie and fried chicken bagelwich both sounded more exciting. I ordered it anyway and sipped a mimosa while waiting for my order in the backyard patio, which has about 12 tables that seat 2-4 people each. But yes, the sandwich was everything I wanted in that moment. I savored every delectable bite! Then of course, I went back in and bought way too many of their deli items to enjoy later, including their two staff favorite desserts: coffee cake and tiramisu. Annie's T Cakes pineapple cakes were fantastic, as were the house made smoked whitefish and chicken salads. /sigh I really need to come back more often. If only I could take a direct BART from SF!
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I was so impressed with the quality of the food here. I mean, there’s no way I’d mistake the wheat roast slices on the hot roast beef sandwich as animal-derived, but I wouldn’t want to. The flavors are just perfect, and I can’t wait to come back and try their other sandwiches, maybe even their weekend brunch items. I also wanted to buy everything from the market side of the deli: they carry housemade cheeses, desserts, and frittatas, as well as products made by other vendors (e.g., vegan fish sauce, bacon, pozole, enchiladas, tamales, cashew milk ice cream). I’m also tempted to get one of their T-shirts!
Be sure to bus your own table.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-28
Pros: high quality, clearly marked allergens, close to UC Berkeley
Cons: moderately expensive, no direct subway from SF
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veganhummingbird
Points +212
Amazing - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious! Friendly staff and beautiful location!
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SophiaJ
Points +91
Delish! - Edit
Got the chicken Parm, mozzarella sticks and Reuben. The sticks were sooo good even the marinara they came with was excellent and the Reuben was absolutely incredible. The Parm was a bit dry but good taste. Definitely put us in a MAJOR food coma for the rest of the day and it was also enough for for me and my boyfriend to eat two meals each. Would recommend If you have nothing else going on in the day and can just take a nice nap post meal.
Read morePros: Crazy tasty
Cons: Food coma was rough and
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Thesindelk
Points +125
So good - Edit
I got the chicken parm. I wish I could have tried everything.
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