Amazing french food here!! *chefs kiss* Found this gem when we were heading to the Independent for a concert but was early and decided to grab a bite as my boyfriend suggested this spot after seeing it on Yelp close by. The server sat us down and gave us menus right away with ice waters. The interior was nice and cozy with French music and decor. We shared both the Boeuf Bourguignon and the Champagnarde Galette and both were wonderful. The presentation on both were elegant and appetizing. The flavors and textured worked well in both dishes and the portions were satisfying. My boyfriend also ordered a glass of wine he enjoyed. I would love to come back and try their different dishes as I had a hard time decided since everything sounded so delicious! Great dinner spot, felt like a mini getaway. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Champagnarde Galette and Boeuf Bourguignon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful designed style, very modern & even has awesome bathroom decor! Owner is incredibly nice!! Checked on us so often without feeling bothered, just strong hospitable energy! He flies the ingredients in from France to ensure the crepes are made from the best ingredients & taste original as they would in France! Only place in SF 5)/5 does this!! Highly recommended! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was touring apartments in this neighborhood and stopped here for brunch as sort of a preview of living here. I was very demoralized by apartment touring on that day. The market is craaaaazy. How are there so many identical couples begging to live in this neighborhood? Where are we all coming from? Ahhhhhh! But I guess I do see the appeal. The neighborhood is cute. It's the type of neighborhood where there are restaurants that serve buckwheat crêpes. And that's why I live here now. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've enjoyed everything we've eaten here. After the restaurant name change I thought that they didn't serve crepes all day but they actually do have crepes on both their lunch and dinner menu. Both the savory crepes and dessert crepes are great. I love that the apples in the apple crepe have a nice texture (not too soft) and that they don't use cinnamon. Cute atmosphere. Great for a date night or catching up with a friend. read more

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This place is the real deal. It has a wonderful, authentic bistro atmosphere and the service was lovely. We tried the Parisian and Scandinave Galettes and they were fantastic, paired perfectly with our cappuccinos. So happy to have discovered this spot--I'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Parisien and Scandinave, delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really great crêpes. Came with a group of friends and we got a mix of savory and sweet crepes which were all very thin, juicy, and delicious. I really liked the Sarrasine one especially since I crave savory food for brunch! It did take a while to get our food on a busy Saturday, and the crepes are expensive for what they are. The ambiance is very cute and old school -- it seems a little less popular with the younger crowd which was actually refreshing. Would come back! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came across here last time with a friend and when he ordered the fish and chips, a GARGANTUAN bounty was hoisted onto the table making me immediately envious and vowing to return And return I did. The fish and chips is a pretty good deal at 20 dollars compared to other attempts around the city. Admittedly the portion was less than my initial star struck encounter. Batter and (importantly) fish were flavourful! The batter is a bit moist on the inside while being crunchy outside which was perfect for me and had me reminiscing the good old days of visiting my local chippie in London. The only downside is the switch to these smaller pieces of fish, I think with a larger fillet, it would retain more flavour whereas with these smaller ones, the moistness of the inside batter actually grew slightly tiring toward the end of the meal. Despite this, there aren't many places around which cook it quite like this, in my experience. So if I'm around I'll likely be popping in again! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Fish and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Different name, updated menu, same owner, Bistro La Chaumière found its footing in this charming space on Divisadero in the young dining corridor that includes Che Fico, Saffron Grill, The Mill, NoPa, Early To Rise, Kung Food, Beretta Divisadero, Bistro Central Parc, Eddy's Cafe, 4505 Burgers & BBQ and -perhaps- the anchor restaurant that started it all, Fly Bar. (Did I get 'em all? I hope so!) This quaint bistro offers a curated menu of crepes, salads and substantial plates including Boeuf Bourguignon and Lamb Shank. Sit outside in the parklet (dogs allowed) or inside in the 18 seat dining room. Both sweet and savory crepes are nicely done with imported buckwheat flour (gluten free) and I highly endorse the Croque Mademoiselle with smoked salmon and delicious béchamel, Emmental cheese and an egg on Acme sliced bread. Service is efficient, the owner isn't one for small chat but is kind. A nice dining option on Divisadero. read more

It's rare to find an authentic creperie here in the city, especially one that serves buckwheat crepes. Bistro La Chaumière is a rarity. Located on the bustling street of Divisadero, the restaurant has an unassuming exterior but cozy interior suitable for small to medium sized parties. Staff are welcoming and accommodating. Reservations (on OpenTable) are encouraged. Although the weekends I went still had a few tables available at peak lunch time, making a reservation won't hurt. The galettes are large and filling with a crispy exterior and a chewy interior. The center is packed with ingredients and flavor. I also really enjoyed the French onion soup, pommes frites, and moules frites (mussels and fries) as sides and to share. If you're looking for a brunch/lunch spot without a waitlist and one that is not your typical omelette or eggs benedict, this place is it. Come support this local business, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Hey munchkins how's it going! I just did a Diplo run which was pretty interesting. The run itself was a 2.8 mile run which was not too bad followed by a 2.5 hour rave of Austin Mills followed by Diplo. I know Diplo is supposed to be the start but to be honest I couldn't tell much of a difference between the two. After a full set of that though we went to Bistro La Chaumière and it was good. The French soup is ok, I do wish that it had cheese but all in all I liked it. It's salty which I needed to replenish my electrolytes after the run. We also got a savory crepe bar reminded my friend of growing up in France. It took her back home to the days of French food in the streets and cigarette smoke in the sheets. The buckwheat effortlessly complimented the tomatoes and it was quite hearty. All in all it was a solid post run recovery meal that I greatly encourage yall to try! read more

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We were walking from the Painted Ladies looking for something to eat without a plan and we happened upon this little gem!!!! I can not say enough good things about this bistro!!! Amazing food is an understatement, it was little bites of heaven. We ordered the Croque Mademoiselle, and the Trois Œufs, it was so delicious! The Croque Maswmoiselle had perfect salmon, delicate béchamel sauce and excellent sunny side egg! The Cafe Americano was so smooth so rich so perfect on a cool day! The server was fast, friendly and efficient!! A must try while you are in the city!! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Cafe Americano - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I previously tried La Sarrasine before it rebranded to Bistro la Chaumiere. Came by in the middle of the week during a quick break to try the strawberry Nutella (or was it Chocolate?) crepe with vanilla ice cream. The crepe was good, not too thick, very sweet with the chocolate or Nutella filling. Ice cream was perfect accompaniment. Tea was great to help with the sweetness. I sat by the window toward the front with some tea. Felt very civilized and content. I should do this again when I have the time I think to myself. Maybe try other things on the menu. Ambiance quiet and service was good. Located on Divisadero and Hayes. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Crepe Fraise /strawberries, vanilla ice cream and chocolate; Tea. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I stopped in for an early evening meal yesterday. The restaurant is closed until 5pm. She brought us here to try some crepes but in the evening no crepes are served. A revamp of the evening menu after re-opening from its former life under a different name. The ambiance is cosy with white bistro chairs, small tables and a banquette against a wall. Upon entering, the head waiter then told us ALL the seats in the restaurant were reserved. The front window bistro seating was the only seats available... (we sat and ate our food with more than half of the restaurant still empty when we left...not good). My companion was eager to try a Normandy cider (alcohol) and she got a glass. She enjoyed it. The food: we chose French soupe à l'oignon and two appetizers to share: the prawns plate and blistered Brussels sprouts. The soupe ($11) was good. The gruyère cheese was melted on top of chunks of country bread and the broth was flavorful and not overly salty like most places. The bowl was a bit small. The prawns appetizer ended up to be 4 prawns on a full-sized plate with a rémoulade sauce ($17). The prawns were tasty yet a little over cooked. When overcooked, prawns become hard, as was the case. The Brussels sprouts dish ($11) was a big bowl of the veggies! Biting a small round, it was creamy inside and a bit smoky with crisp bits. Tasty. The service was prompt with staff refilling water glasses and quickly clearing empty plates. Overall, the restaurant was okay (not great) but expensive. The cost of the glass of cider, two soups and two apps plus tax and a surcharge for using a credit card brought the total to $70. I haven't eaten out along the Divisadero corridor of NoPa for a long time. It's a very popular area, but I think the food at Bistro La Chaumière neither impressed me nor justified the cost. Since I just returned a few weeks ago from Paris where I found dining out more reasonably priced, generous and flavorful, I will not be returning to this bistro. read more

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Great service and delicious food. We've tried their savory crepes and croissant breakfast sandwhiches. See photos! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Breakfast croissant sandwich comes with potatoes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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On a cold day in SF, we were craving a nice brunch and were excited to find a place serving French crepes. I generally get pretty excited by Crepes! I've had French crepes before and I thought the food here was pretty decent - 3/5. We ordered two savory crepes - one of the Poulet and one of the Florentine. According to the menu, the Poulet was supposed to come with some Pesto sauce too but there wasn't any. I felt it was also a tad too oily for my liking. It was pretty light on filling otherwise - the chicken was pretty minimal for the price, which I felt was also on the higher side! In addition we also got a French Onion soup to share. I haven't had one before, but it was a bad too cheesy for my liking! read more

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Brussels $11, lot's of them in a Roquefort cheese sauce, they were DELICIOUS. Croque Madame $17, delish, really fresh green salad w/a a lot of little red and yellow cherry tomatoes. Sarrasine Crepe $20, sad nothing else on the plate, even though the serving was plentiful. Everything came out hot, which is not always the case. 2 Glasses of Wine $25. Guess I should have checked to see if they had a corkage fee. I do know this is the going rate. Sweet little place with nice touches for a decent ambiance. Service was quite slow and the owner not very engaging, a bit like he couldn't be bothered. On the fence if I will be returning. Glad I gave it a try. read more

The food was good overall. We ordered the Croque Mademoiselle and the crêpe sarrasin for our main dishes, both were enjoyable, with the croque being the better of the two. For dessert, we had the banana crêpe and the apple crêpe. Both were good, though I would recommend the apple. The space itself is very nice and the service was ok (nothing special). That said, the total came to about $90 including tax and tip, which feels high for what was offered. Overall, an experience, but probably a one-time visit. read more

Nice quiet dinner... first thought when walking in... yayyy, it's warm. Then later... wow it's warm. I had French onion soup, fries, lamb shanks,polenta & spinach. Everything was prepared well. Nice quiet evening. Thank you, Sharine read more

We came here last year for brunch on the weekend, so my review might be a bit outdated as they only served crepes at the time. We ordered savory crepes to start, but it was so good that we ended up ordering sweet crepes as well! the the service was very fast. We sat inside and the walls were decorated cutely! :) I think my only feedback is I wish that there were less chairs and tables as it might present the place to be less overpacked :) read more

Passable if you need a Breton galette / crepe The good news is that (even after the name change), they sell buckwheat crepes and offer some of the classic fillings. That already puts them ahead of most creperies in SF. Beyond that, there isn't much going. The ambiance is a bit boring (though not bad). The choice of crepe fillings is limited, but they have enough variety. However, the execution isn't great. It was passable, but I personally would have appreciated the crepe to be a bit more crisp. Perhaps higher quality filling ingredients. They also had dessert crepes and cider. But part of the bad news was a savory crepe, glass of cider, dessert crepe, and coffee came to about $50 before tax and tip. I'm not expecting Paris prices, but that is 2-3X what one could pay there for higher quality. Maybe crepes don't work in the SF economy. read more

Cute French restaurant. I LOVED the dry cider! Went really well with my seafood linguini. I would return for a romantic date night. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Seafood linguini and vegetable casserole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We are french and these are the BEST buckwheat crepes in San Francisco. Just the right balance of subtle buttery crunch of the crepe and cream, spinach and a perfect sunnyside up egg. We can't wait to go back! read more

Loved the outdoor seating for me and my dog. I recently moved to the neighborhood and saw that they had moules frites, one of my favorite dishes so I just had to try it. I had a difficult day so I was looking to have a nice dinner to help ease it away. The staff and the owner were so kind, they were super friendly to my dog and then comped me a creme brulee. I'm not sure if it was obvious that I was having a bad day, but their kindness meant so much to me. On top of that, the food was good. This will probably be one of my regular spots for sure. read more

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This is a new place for only two weeks but was a crepe place for years Now they have dinner and other items on menu Everything was very good The seafood linguine was fantastic The Croque madam was good and came with a salad The strawberry chocolate and vanilla ice cream crepe was tasty Great service read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Croque Madam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for brunch on a saturday at 11am. I made a reservation on opentable but it was not needed since the restaurant was quite empty with plenty of open seats. Sat in the park let since it was a beautiful sunny day! I ordered the florentine galette which was a buckwheat crepe with veggies and a bechamel sauce. It usually comes with an egg on top but I removed it. This was absolutely delicious - it was decadent, with crispy sides, a really delicious rich creamy and cheesy sauce, and beautiful flavors. I asked for some hot sauce and they gave me harissa which was the perfect addition to the dish - I highly recommend adding that. 5/5 would definitely go back and order another galette. My friends got the veggie omelettes and they loved them as well! The latte and cappuccino we ordered were nothing special. Go for the food! Ambiance was casual and cute, and service was kind and friendly. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Florentine galette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with a large group and we all wanted to try the buckwheat crepes! There were so many great options but ultimately decided to go with the chicken and also got some fries. So filling and it was delicious. Buckwheat is definitely a flavor you either like or don't like. There's a certain earthiness and depth to it and I think it worked well with the chicken and red bell peppers. Service was really fast and our waters were refilled frequently. Would definitely want to try some of the other savory crepes (& the dessert crepes). read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Poulet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wasn't sure what I was craving today, but I did want to try something new. I always pass by this creperie and decided today was the day we were going to give it a try! Walked in for a party of two on a Wednesday for lunch and it was completely empty! The waiter/host was very friendly, refilled our waters, and even asked if we had preference on how we'd like the dishes to come out (soup / fries first or everything out all at once). I appreciate the thoughtfulness! The galettes were great! Not too salty, soup was flavorful and the fries were soft and crispy. Really enjoyed the ambiance here. Would recommend others to give this French cuisine a try! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - French onion soup, Poulet, Campagnarde, Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was great! Cute little restaurant with a nice Parker. Attentive service. Food was great and very reasonably priced. Yummy!

Very nice French bistro! The ambience reminds you a bit of Paris and the food was great! The Ceasar salad was delicious. I know, it's not French, but it was on the menu, I got it and it was worth it. Warm bread and butter for the table was great and my friend got the salmon and egg crepe. Delicious! Add two mimosas and that's one great brunch we had! read more

Buckwheat crepes have texture like sawdust and Gruyère overpowered everything. We couldn't get the taste out of our mouths for a couple of hours. Decent service. Place was empty at 10 am on a Saturday. read more

The restaurant is closed on 11/27 for Thanksgiving but opentable still took reservations and even confirmed with me the day before. This is usually a setting the business fails to update. Good thing the shop next door was open so we did not go away hungry. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

The merguez is solid, the ambiance of the restaurant is like a brunch spot, and the service is great. As a Tunisian I can't rate higher when I consider the price/spices, but a good spot to at least try ! read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Sarrasine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice neighborhood little restaurant that is open everyday, all day without closing between lunch & dinner. Which is rare in SF but it's good for me because I usually likes to eat between 3-5 PM. I just don't get it actually why so many restaurants in SF are closed between lunch and dinner time instead of staying open. I like this place because it stays open. I've had the Tuna Nicoise salad that I enjoyed. It was generous and quite delicious, the only thing is they are using canned tuna instead of seared tuna on their Nicoise. I've also get the Classic Parisienne Crepe. Savory, salty and hearty, It was a pretty solid lunch! This place is only three months old, everything reasonably priced and friendly service. A great neighborhood little eatery. read more

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Ever since Ti Couz closed in the Mission, I have been looking for a place that makes authentic galettes au sarrasin (buckwheat crepes) in a square form. This place is authentic. I have only been twice. The first time the service was good. The second time, I walked in and no one gave me a menu. I had to walk to the cashier and ask for a menu. Then when I came to pay and handed the waiter my credit card, he just stared at me and did nothing. read more

Finally! A crêpe or galette made with buckwheat, yummy and authentic. The restaurant is super cute, and it really could be a little neighbor place in France. They nailed the decor. I ordered the pariseinne, and it was delicious. My only wish is that they had a forestière so I could relive my year abroad. I wonder if they allow substitutions? I'll find out when I go back. read more

Bistro La Chaumière - Sweet interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent repas a la Chaumiere! Personnel et service parfait. Cuisine faite maison et branzino de poisson frais excellents. Le profiterole était parfait, excellente texture et bon goût de chocolat! Merci pour ce bon moment, nous reviendrons avec plaisir goûter le reste de le carte ! read more

Overall, I thought this place was fine. I was here for breakfast. They offer a menu mostly focused on crepes (galettes), but also offer other morning-focused items like scrambles and omelets. I had the Poulet, which included chicken, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, pesto and cheese. I found the dish to be decent...it wasn't necessarily amazing. The fries smelled great, so we ordered those, but ultimately, they were pretty bland. I was disappointed with the service - we were seated for 15-20 minutes before someone took our order. After our order was taken, it took a while for the food to arrive. It was also disappointing that after the food arrived, our server never followed up to make sure we were enjoying our experience. This might be worth trying if you're a real fan of crepes...I'm not a huge fan of crepes in general and my experience here didn't change my mind. read more

It was a pleasure to discover this restaurant that recently opened on Divisadero. French onion soup was of solid quality, a very appropriate option for a cool January afternoon/ evening. The Branzino was cooked to perfection: flavorful. The chocolate dessert tasted very good. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Definitely going back! read more

Looks like a run of the mill cafe, but the food was not run of the mill at all! We had a variety of meals across our table, each of which was excellent. Outdoor seating and nothing special decor wise inside Omelette with veggies and cheese Mergues sausage and shakshuka Crepe with egg Cheeseburger (premium rib eye beef - amazing !) House salad We gobbled it all up!! Flavors were fresh and awesome Well prepared and the owner served us Recommend highly read more

Underrated restaurant. Went here for lunch and enjoyed meal and the attentive full-service of the staff. Simple french menu, a great lunch. I've been a few times but wanted to review as it should be more frequented. Last outing I had the croque madame - great taste, amount, and quality - sandwiches come with a side of salad or fries. Full service, good ambiance, and great food for a price which was on par and better than neighboring restaurants. read more