Vegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food

975 reviews

90 Charter Oak Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

veganmob.biz

About

Vegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food is a Vegan restaurant located at 90 Charter Oak Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124. It has received 975 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

Photos

Hours

Monday11AM-8PM
Tuesday11AM-8PM
Wednesday11AM-8PM
Thursday11AM-8PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday11AM-8PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Vegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food: 90 Charter Oak Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

  • Vegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food has 4.3 stars from 975 reviews

  • Vegan restaurant

  • "Order the Mac and cheese, it's so creamy, some of the best I've had! We ordered ribs, brisket and chicken on the large combo plate ($25); when they gave us the food they told us they were out of brisket, so they gave us extra ribs"

    "We just ordered a large plate of spicy chicken and my wife found a RAZOR BLADE in the potato salad, we are vegan mob's regulars and besides the long waits we haven't had a problem with our food before"

    "A friend told me about this spot awhile back and the minute I went to Oakland, had to go there"

    "My first time eating at a strictly vegan place, and it was overall a fantastic first experience! The flavors of the Asian Mafia wrap were popping and the fries tasted very good as well! The wrap itself was ENORMOUS"

    "Worth the wait in line"

Reviews

  • Mardee Shackleford

Order the Mac and cheese, it's so creamy, some of the best I've had! We ordered ribs, brisket and chicken on the large combo plate ($25); when they gave us the food they told us they were out of brisket, so they gave us extra ribs. The ribs were supposed to be spicy but tasted more ketchup-like, we didn't really care for them; they tasted better cold the next day. The ribs were also shredded texture, which seemed more like brisket so we wondered if there was a mix up and they were out of ribs, not brisket. The chicken had great flavour, it was greasy but since it's fried chicken that's to be expected. The portion of chicken was less than they give of the other meat. We had potato salad as well which was flavourful but nowhere as good as the Mac and cheese. Individually the portions were small but altogether it was a good deal of food. There is no indoor seating, the music is loud but goes with the atmosphere.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Vegetarian options
All vegan items
Parking
There is no parking for the restaurant. We parked in a spot that required a permit, but nobody came by to enforce the parking.

  • Paranoi!a

We just ordered a large plate of spicy chicken and my wife found a RAZOR BLADE in the potato salad, we are vegan mob's regulars and besides the long waits we haven't had a problem with our food before. This time we Doordarsh our meals and there it was a razor blade in the potatoe salad!!!, if you order from this place becareful, we are never ordering from this place again, we called the number listed on this page and the call automatically drops, we just report it to doordash, this is just outrageous, we are so lucky we were eating in our living room where there's plenty of light that's how my wife was able to spot it, a shiny metal object in our food!! That's insane!! just to think about all the times we bought food from this place and ate it seating at the lake where is dark gives me the shivers, gladly nobody got hurt but why is it a razor blade in the potatoe salad in the first place? Is that what they use to peel potatoes with? Disgruntled employee trying to hurt costumers? Whether this was an accident or not we are filling a serious complaint about this incident.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50

  • F M

A friend told me about this spot awhile back and the minute I went to Oakland, had to go there. The pictures online looked good but let me tell you, they don't even do it justice - the flavors and textures wowed us all! This was some of the BEST Soul food I've EVER had and that it was meatless didn't alter that - it was actually really nice not having that bone and gristle getting in the way and the texture of the 'meats' didn't make you miss it. The rich smoky flavor, the sauces, the variety... don't get me started on the tips and mac n cheese - EVERYTHING was so tasty! When conversation becomes lip-smacking, "mmm, oh, mmmm, yum, mmm, yeah, mmmm," you know it's great! I can't wait to go back again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Mob Plate, Combo, BBQ, The Combo
Vegetarian options
Everything. I would become a vegetarian if it all tasted this good!
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Take Back Roads

My first time eating at a strictly vegan place, and it was overall a fantastic first experience! The flavors of the Asian Mafia wrap were popping and the fries tasted very good as well! The wrap itself was ENORMOUS. Easily enough food for two meals. The outside space is fairly comfortable, clean and inviting, though you do get a decent amount of road noise. The reasons why I didn’t give five stars: though the fries tasted great, they were served lukewarm at best. Also, I specifically asked the person who took my order whether I could hold and eat the wrap in one hand while driving back home to Sonoma County, and they said yes… but as you can see, even with having large hands it was incredibly challenging to eat the wrap with one hand while driving! Plus I couldn’t use the sauce I selected for the wrap (I expected the sauce to be inside the wrap but it was in a container for dipping). Regardless, I am in the area quite often for work and will be back soon to try again!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • Ashley Nussman-Berry

Worth the wait in line. Best vegan BBQ and soul food around! I'm sad I don't live closer so I can have it all the time. They got my large order perfect and the food was amazing. I'll definitely be back next time I visit Cali.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mob Plate, Combo, BBQ, The Combo, Garlic, Rib, Candied Yams, Vegan Fried Chicken
Vegetarian options
All vegan and so many options to choose from so I just got as many as I could.
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking lot right next to restaurant with plenty of space.
Kid-friendliness
My vegan two year old loved the food and asked to go back. So many options.

  • Jake

Hands down the best vegan meat I’ve ever had. The shrimp are really impressive, and the brisket is pretty good - the texture is definitely off but it tasted better than some brisket I’ve had elsewhere. I got a small plate of brisket with candied yams, greens, and mac n cheese, as well as a shrimp and brisket po boy. The sides were incredible, the yams and the greens were good by any standards, and the mac was passable as actual mac. My only issue with the brisket was the texture! On its own, it’s very noticeable to anybody who’s had brisket recently. I didn’t notice the texture in the sandwiches, and with they’re slaw you can’t go wrong. My only issue is the price. It’s really expensive for what you’re getting, but that being said they are fair with the portions.

  • Timber Hawkeye

The fried "chicken" with buffalo sauce was great (the "chicken" wasn't the typical dense imitation meat, I think it was previously frozen then thawed tofu, battered and fried - delicious with great consistency). The collard greens were bomb and I think are the only healthy thing on the menu, and the sweet potatoes were almost too sweet. The fries were so off, I'm going to assume I got a bad batch because there is no way that's how they roll. The outdoor seating area was filthy dirty with trash overflowing and nobody cleaning the tables or anything, which is unfortunate as this would otherwise be a great place to revisit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Vegetarian options
All vegan

  • Kelly Twine

This place is BOMB! Best vegan cheese steak, mac and cheese, and potato salad!! Looking forward to the sweet potato pie, I haven't tried it yet. When I went it was pretty busy so the wait was somewhat long... Not somewhere you want to go if you're in a hurry. There was only outside seating, which was limited, and parking was very limited too. But the customer service was good and the food was SO worth the wait and the struggle parking! There was also a cool mural on the wall and an overall really chill vibe. If you want something delicious and aren't in a hurry, I highly recommend this place.

  • Nori Patterson

If I could eat the food at Vegan Mob everyday, I would have no trouble being a vegan. It's amazing how it's all vegan! The shrimp in the po boy tasted like shrimp, the spaghetti and yams were delicious. The peach mobbler and sweet potato pie were unbelievable! Definitely get whatever fresca of the day they have as well. It'll surely quench your thirst!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Shrimp PO' Boy, Shrimp PO, Combo, The Combo, Deep Fried, PO Boy, Candied Yams

  • Tatiana Hernandez

I ordered the Lemon Pepper wings. They tasted like vegan Wing Stop Lemon Pepper wings, but better. I also had their peach cobbler and their BBQ seasoned fries. The peach cobbler was so sweet and tasty, the fruit was not dry. The fries paired very well with the wings. My boyfriend, who is not vegan, loved his spicy wings and fries. It got his meat eater stamp of approval. Vegan Mob is relatively affordable for an all vegan establishment. However it does add up, so do keep that in mind. I highly recommend!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • Omer Hussain

Wow, is this really non meat?? I tried the Impossible Mob Tacos on fried tortillas. They were falling apart in my hands but the mess is worth every crunchy bite. Would visit again. Also has an order of the Mob Fries, cooked to perfection! Don’t forget to get something to dip your fries in :) Oh and the Mango Fresca is sooo good! The staff is also delightful :)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Impossible Mob Tacos

  • ISMAEL ROBLES

Food was Amazing! So many options you have and none will disappoint. I'm in love ve with those brisket ends! Just delicious.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Combo Plate with fr Chicken Brisket Rib Ends Mac&Cheese Greens and Slaw, Sweet Potato Pie, Salad, Brisket, Potato Salad, Slaw
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Dagmar

Absolutely delicious! Be sure to try the brisket, smackaroni (mac and cheese), and beans. This is the type of place where you will want to come back daily because the food is so good. Everything tastes phenomenal and you can’t even tell the food is vegan.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Mob Plate, BBQ, Potato Salad, Candied Yams, Vegan Fried Chicken
Vegetarian options
Everything is vegan.

  • Nicolas Larson

One of the best vegan places my wife and I have been to, but please keep those desserts in stock! LOL. We were so upset they were sold out
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Combo Plate with fr Chicken Brisket Rib Ends Mac&Cheese Greens and Slaw
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot

  • Maya Campagna-Newell

This place is SOOOO good. Genuinely the best vegan fried chicken I have ever had in my life. The wait was pretty long but the girl at the window gave us free mob juices for the wait :) everyone was really nice too. I’ll make sure to visit every time in in the bay area
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Mob Plate, Slaw

  • Lothar Reeves

Overall not that good. Food was under seasoned. Vegan Fried chicken had large wooden skewars that weren't necessary and just bland flavor. Fried well but bland. Mac n Cheese needed salt and had a weird sweet flavor from being served with the same spoon as the yams. Greens had zero smokey flavor and had a weird metallic flavor and needed salt. Fried Shrimp were tasty 8/10. Staff was friendly but clearly overwhelmed.

  • Sarah Piel

The food was delicious!! I travel to Oakland for work and I finally made it a point to make it to Vegan Mob. I had fried chicken with mac, baked beans and candied yams. The sides were out of this world. I can't wait to come back and try something else!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Combo

  • AG2COOL G

As a vegan I've been looking for some soul food and being that I'm from outta town this will definitely be my goto spot. The food was bomb and will be back for more and take a plate togo when I leave. I got the combo plate chicken,shrimp, riblits side of greens,Mac n cheese, beans, and yams which was absolutely my favorite by far. Will definitely be going back to try the other menu items.

  • John Johnson

Be careful parking your car there. My Window got smash while waiting on my order. Keep a eye on your car at all times Strongly Suggest
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
BBQ
Parking
My car got broken Into while there. Keep a eye on your car

  • Lucretia Govers

Yummy as always. Definitely prefer Vegan Mob or one of the bigger soul food restaurants in the area. It looks like they expanded their menu since the last time I was there.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Not sure
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

  • Tammi Scott

I love this place! I live in SoCal and my son introduced me to Vegan Mob when I was visiting earlier this year in February. I am in LOVE with their food, service and vibe! It's now an absolute MUST whenever I'm in town
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Yifan Kong

This location on charter st is a ghost kitchen. The pictures in the reviews are totally inaccurate. It looks like all historic reviews have been merged in, but there is no storefront anymore since Oakland closed down.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Atmosphere: 1

  • Suzanne Daley

I wanted to come here because I had heard good things. I ordered one of their specials which was vegan shrimp alfredo tacos. It was delicious, but imo was expensive at $18. If you're looking for a vegan fast food experience, this is it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

  • LaTanya H

Hmmmm....it was ok. Even as s health nut I like healthy food. I'm afraid under and in all the sauces and cheese is a not the best protein meatless product. I must say the Tacos were tasty. We also had the rib dinner and the hot link sandwich. All tasty but just not sure how healthy it was. Just one opinion.

  • B Louis

The gods honest truth I couldn't believe this was actually vegan. Oakland should label this spot a landmark. Hands down the best vegan food in the Bay. I had the mac and cheese egg rolls stuffed with candy yams then the combo plate with beans, ribs. The high light of my day. Can't wait to go back …

  • Jes The Foodie

I loved the crispy outside of my fried chicken! I also LOVED the sides. I got the fries, mac n cheese, and potato salad and they all slapped. The location is pretty convenient, it’s all to go with an order counter/pick up. Definitely recommend giving them a try.

  • Love N Gratitude

Really good food and the people are really nice. We ordered the Parmesan chicken, lemon pepper chicken, gumbo, greens, macaroni, yams, brisket, cobbler, watermelon, and watermelon mango Fresca. It was all tasty! All items are meatless. No indoor dining.

  • Tj Jjay

My guy heard about the Black-Owned Vegan Mob restaurant and wanted to support. I surprised him with a weekend get-a-way to the Bay area, flew from Ontario, Ca Airport (we are from the High Desert) to Oakland. He (Vegan) enjoyed the food and

  • Deirdre Aldridge

My first time and I am impressed!!! I really enjoyed the chiken wings and smackalicous Mac n cheese… The potatoe salad was good too, just not the way I typically like it (I don’t like potatoe skin in my salad)… The spaghetti was sweet and I

  • Stace Maples

Updating since the Oakland store closed: stopped by today at the SF location and picked up an order to go. Got the Cajun spicy chicken, fried shrimp, rib ends, smoked sausage (now my favorite), baked beans, potato salad, collards (best I've

  • Megs

Ehhhh....I was disappointed in my food. I ordered the mob burger and fries. The fries were great. Cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The burger was just not good. I really wanted to like it but it was slathered with mayo and just tasted

  • Tai Tran

This was a great place to eat! It gets real busy though. We went on a Wednesday at 7:30pm and waited for about 25 minutes for our food. I got the mob plate because it was heavily suggested with bbq shrimp, tasha coleslaw, collard greens,

  • tara baxagocsy

LOVE this place! Their food is decadent and ridiculously tasty. We ALWAYS get their coleslaw and their loaded nachos/fries are hella good. So stoked they're in Santa Rosa now! MUST go!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Kausi Raman

My boyfriend and I spontaneously decided to drive to Oakland to try out this restaurant, and are so glad we did! We ordered the fully loaded mob fries, spicy fried chicken plate with smackaroni and slaw, and mob burger. The loaded fries

  • ShanielD569

Gumbo was my go to when the first opened. Visited Friday and food was HORRIBLE!. "Shrimp" have been cut in half from original size. Gumbo was super salty and didn't taste like Gumbo. But some weird dark gravy mixture. Not sure if cooks

  • Janelle Limqueco

I got the Mac and cheese, brisket, beans, and veggies. Overall it was delicious but the brisket was a bit too salty. The menu is interesting and I would totally come back to try the other items on the menu. More

  • Gregory Collins

Whenever I'm in the mood for a healthy burger I always head over to this place (of course if there is parking and the line isn't too long). The food is made fresh and always tastes delightfully satisfying.

  • Mandi Sit

This location in SF does not exist! My bf and I tried going here this weekend and ended up driving around very confused for a while. Seems like the pics on the post are old or merged from other location.

  • Luke Honnen

Delicious food and generous portions! They call this vegan soul food and I am now a believer. It's hearty, satisfying food but doesn't leave you feeling weighed down. You have to try the shrimp po' boy!

  • LouBeats

Vegan mob HONEST OPINION I just moved from DALLAS TX to the BAY AREA vegan mob is 3 minutes away from me walking I finally decided to go there and try to the food it was amazing a order