Boudin

Chefs kiss.

We came here on a cold day and walked a mile for this and it was worth it, we got a clam chowder bowl and the creamy tomato soup bowl. Super worth it and the ambiance of eating your steaming soup while overlooking the bay is unbeatable. the price is also super reasonable despite how famous and touristy it is. Would come back any day!!!

While in SF and on a rainy day .. clam chowder was calling my name! This place seem good and it was!

We went right before closing. Good portion and tasty !!
Not busy when we went as it was right before closing . Service was good ! I got my calm chowder fix!

Place is kept clean and there's plenty of seating.

As I'm gathering my thoughts together for this review, I already know I'm about to jump into the controversial Yelp reviewer pool. **Splash**

When we come to San Francisco, we normally get our bread bowls from "The Crab Station" which is literally steps away from this location. But from all the hype that this company gets, I felt I had to give it a try and I'm a pretty open-minded person by nature. The Crab Chowder is nicely flavored, but the bread itself lacked the sourdough flavor that we have become accustomed to. The Clam Chowder was ok, but again, not as mind blowing as we thought it was going to be & certainly not better than other places in the same area. I was SO disappointed by the French Dip. The bread was hard...even with dipping it in the aus jus and it completely overpowered the meat. I'm comparing this sandwich to the "original" famous one in LA, and let me just say, it doesn't come close...not even a little bit. With so many options for this type of food in the area, we will not be coming back (it's okay, they have diehards so they'll be fine). And they get plenty of glowing reviews, so make your own judgement call & give them a-try if you feel the need to. Just throwing in my honest opinion into the mix.

The service was helpful and kind...and the vibe is pretty trendy, with merchandise available for purchase near the registers. I love how it smells inside and even outside and it's quite enticing. It's a pass for me though.

After a lifetime of being a Bay Area resident, I finally came here and got a bowl of soup in a bread bowl ! A tomato bisque soup to be exact. After a very long line, our friendly cashier took our order. Our soup as ready approximately 2 minutes after ordering and we found seating outdoors on a lovely day. Honestly, bucket list item crossed off! The soup was not great, but the bread bowl and SF experience was good fun.

This was another place my friend really wanted
To check out. The smells alone is worth the trek to this Boudin restaurant. They have casual cafe on the main floor and more upscale restaurant with fantastic views upstairs. I really like bread but not always a fan of sour dough. This was not what i expected. The bread basket, slices of delicious crisp and slightly tart sour dough. If all sour dough tasted like this, well I'd be a fan. We had a lovey lunch. I had their hot smoked salmon which was light on flavor but again...the bread was the star of the show. On the second floor is a small tiny museum but you can also see the bakers making the bread on the main floor. We were too stuffed to get anything to go. I will see you my little sour dough in my dreams.

I'm from SoCal and this is a must stop every time I'm in SF. There are bread bowls in SoCal, but none of them hit the way that Boudin does.

During my last visit, I had the crab chowder in the bread bowl. The chowder itself was delicious and so comforting. I'm also a sucker for eating the bread that absorbed the soup--so good!!

Outside of the food, I also really love the vibe here!! This place is HUGE. I came during the holidays and I loved how well decorated it was. Service here is pretty minimal as you just wait in line to order and pick up your food when it's ready. You pick your own seating here and grab all your own napkins and utensils.

Although this may be a touristy spot, I recommend coming here!!

Visiting San Francisco is always an adventure, and for me, no trip is complete without indulging in the city's famous chowder. That's why we couldn't resist making a stop at Boudin Bakery in Fisherman's Square. From the warm welcome at the counter to the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked sourdough, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

We decided to order two of the chowders in the sourdough bread bowls. The clam chowder, true to its New England roots, was creamy and rich, with generous chunks of tender clams swimming in a flavorful broth. Nestled in the perfectly toasted sourdough bread bowl, every bite was wonderfully flavored.

As for the crab chowder, made with local Dungeness crab, it packed a punch. A hint of spice added a kick to the deliciously creamy chowder, all nestled in the soft and chewy sourdough bread bowl.

We also ordered the bowl of clam chowder with Caesar salad combo. The freshness of the salad perfectly balanced the richness of the chowder, creating a perfect pairing.

Despite the bustling atmosphere, our food was prepared quickly. This allowed us to snag high top seating inside and dive into our meal without delay.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, this is the perfect spot for a taste of San Francisco.

While cruising through SF for a little shelter-in-place adventure, the kids got mighty hungry! Ordered online for a quick pickup! A sourdough loaf for me and my husband to share, and 2 turtle-shaped sourdough loafs for the kids. Your jaws will be three, but happy!

We also shared the pizza, which had a wonderful sourdough crust and was surprisingly good!

I can't believe how much changes in a year. I used to dislike sourdough and now I'm sourdough's biggest fan. In fact, I'm going to learn how to start making sourdough at home.

Visit number two meant I had to try something new and that something new was crab chowder. I can't believe how much I liked this especially since they're more known for clam chowder. The bread bowl was delicious as always and is a must if you're ordering soup.

I also tried the French dip deluxe which was delicious but it could've used a little bit more horseradish mayo to add some acid to the mix.

The chicken breast with honey sriracha glaze has a generous amount of chicken and the sweet and every so slightly spicy sauce that covers the chicken and bread is delicious. I don't think many people order this but this is your sign that you should if you're not in the mood for a bread bowl (that will always be choice #1 for me).

Boudin Bakery is a staple when visiting the Fisherman's Wharf and it doesn't disappoint.

My first review of the year goes to Boudin in San Francisco. My fiancé and I got a couple gift cards for Christmas and decided to check this place out because we have never been to the San Francisco location.

They have a beautiful staircase that leads to the upstairs sit down area, which has an alcohol and oyster bar. We were sat instantly at a window with a view of Alcatraz and the ocean.

We were greeted almost right away and knew what we wanted so we placed our orders. I ordered the crab mac & cheese, and my fiancé ordered their famous bread bowl with clam chowder. For our appetizer, we ordered the sourdough garlic bread, and calamari. For our drinks, I ordered their limited time specialty peppermint snowball cocktail and my fiancé ordered the espresso martini. Both drinks were refreshing and delicious in their own way.

The food came out nice and hot in under 10 minutes. The calamari was cooked perfectly with a nice golden crisp, but I only wish they came with some type of aioli sauce. The garlic bread was soft and fluffy with the right amount of garlic. The crab Mac n cheese was made with cork screw noodles; it had a good amount of sauce as well as Dungeness crab in each bite. I didn't get to try my fiancés clam chowder but she said it was delicious and filling with the bread bowl.

Overall, our bill came up to $123 which I thought was fair. The restaurant was huge and looked like it could accommodate large parties. Make sure you bring your parking ticket if you park below the restaurant as they do validate at the host stand.

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