The Herbivorous Butcher

09/11/2026

What a fair. What a crew. What a crowd. 💚

You made this one of our best years yet. You showed up, tried our food, brought your people—and some of you came back just to tell us how much you loved it. Those moments meant more than you know. We’re still carrying them home with us.

To our fair crew, including Jen, Alyx, Leo, and Townes, and to Brent, Tesia, Cody, Jesse, and Max, who kept the shop going while so many of us were away: this belongs to you, too. So many hands and so much heart went into making it happen.

To everyone who stopped by: thank you for supporting us, for making room for plant-based food in your fair traditions, and for giving us so much love.

Full hearts. Tired feet. Already missing you.
See you next year, Minnesota State Fair ✌️💚

09/02/2026

Our little hidden gem is officially a hit! 🤩🌱

Crunchy Rice, Hidden Tuna wasn’t included on the official new foods list, but people have been LOVING it—and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine just named it one of the State Fair’s bonus foods worth getting! 💚

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for calling it “a win for the vegans!” Come find us in the Food Building at the Minnesota State Fair and try it for yourself! 🔥

Read the full list here:

Behind every new foods list is a secret new foods list, and we've tracked down the bites worth the money (and the real estate in your tum).

09/02/2026

Thank you, Bring Me The News, for stopping by and giving The Fried and the Furious: Cubano Drift a try! 💚 We’re glad those flavorful bites won you over—and we always appreciate the honest feedback.

Have you tried it yet? Stop by our booth in the Food Building and let us know what you think! 🌱🔥

Read the full State Fair food roundup here:

Let's get into the Pickle Pie and find out if the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Fries compare to last year's Somali Street Fries.

08/30/2026

Day 4 at the State Fair and we’re finally making it to the feed 😅

We’ve been a little busy over here—serving up Cubano Drifts, Double Features and Crunchy Rice Hidden Tunas to a whole lot of hungry fairgoers.

Come find The Herbivorous Butcher at the Food Building! And if you spot the MEAT FREE hat making its way through the crowd…you found Austin. 👀

Who’s coming to see us at the fair?

The deliciously crunchy Double Feature! 🎬

Get one Fried and the Furious: Cubano Drift Crunchwrap and one Crunchy Rice, Hidden Tuna—the ultimate way to try both! 👏

08/30/2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for coming to see us at the Minnesota State Fair

08/21/2026

Thank you, Minnesota Monthly, for including us in your 2026 Minnesota State Fair food roundup! 💚 We can’t wait for next week!

Find us in the Food Building and try our two new 100% vegan creations: The Fried and the Furious: Cubano Drift and Crunchy Rice, Hidden Tuna! 🌱🔥

Check out the full list of fair foods and start planning everything you want to try! 👇

We’ve turned this year’s new-food list into a walking tour, starting at the West End and winding through the heart of the Fairgrounds, the International Bazaar, and Food Building before heading north. Along the way: corn ribs, Hmong corndogs, savory waffle cones, apple fries, elote tots, strawbe...

08/20/2026

The Chimichurri Steak Panini is here—and we really went for it. 🌿

Seared flank steak tossed in our house-made chimichurri, layered with white cheddar spread, pickled onions, roasted cherry tomatoes, and arugula, then pressed hot.

Bright, savory, tangy, and only here through September 8th. Schedule your pickup with the link in the comments or get it delivered through , , or . 🥪

08/17/2026

Come work with us! 💚

We’re looking for a friendly, dependable, and curious person to join our Front of House team part-time.

Saturday and Sunday availability is required, with occasional Friday shifts and the possibility of additional hours during the holiday season.

We’re interviewing now, with training beginning after the fair!

Learn more about the position and how to apply through the link in our bio. 🌱