Vegan Butcher Shop Sees Big Opening Weekend

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- There were lines out the block this weekend for a first-of-its-kind business that has gotten media coverage around the world.

The Herbivorous Butcher in northeast Minneapolis creates and sells vegan faux meats, flavored to taste like Italian sausage, kielbasa and porterhouse steaks. The business also offers many different vegan cheeses.

Sibling owners Kale and Aubry Walch were thrilled with the turnout.

"It's more than we could ever expect or wish for," Aubry Walch said.

On Saturday, two women with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) braved the cold in lettuce wrap bikinis braved to hand out free samples.

The faux meats at The Herbivorous Butcher are made with juices and grains.