Top of the list when visiting San Francisco is getting some clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl and Boudin Bakery has one of the best! This location is alot more chill than the location at Fisherman's Wharf so it does make it easier to get your food. You place your order with the cashier who is very friendly and helpful, grab your number and take a seat. The smell alone of the bread drives you crazy. So yes, ordered the clam chowder in the bread bowl and it was delicious. The warm chowder has the perfect taste and is very creamy. It doesn't make the outside of the bread soggy at all so you can enjoy every bite. The sourdough itself is delish. We also got a grilled cheese with bacon, comes with a side salad. I thought the grilled cheese was outstanding! I love the taste of the grilled sourdough, and the bacon combo gives it the perfect salty bite! read more

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Stopped by here for lunch with my parents. I was bummed when we arrived and I noticed the menu is significantly smaller than the other locations, and they pretty much only have soups, salads, and sandwiches at this one. I ended up getting the clam chowder and a half salad. Both were alright, but clearly not the most fresh (besides the bread bowl!) read more

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This has always been my favorite place to get Clam Chowder Bread Bowls. They have the best clam chowder in my opinion. Since childhood, I've always gotten the combo. My go-to is the Half Turkey Avocado Sandwich with a Clam Chowder Bread bowl. It costs $1 extra to get a bread bowl instead of the soup itself. The sandwich is very refreshing. The quality and taste of their food are very consistent. They have a wide variety of bread, pastries, sandwiches, salads and soup. I will always recommend boudin to anyone who wants clam chowder! 10/10! read more

Boudin Bakery & Cafe - Half Turkey Avocado Sandwich and Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was delicious! I got the prosciutto sandwich and my husband got the turkey avocado - both were great! I also tried the clam chowder in a bread bowl (because apparently you HAVE to in San Francisco) and it was so so good. First time having clam chowder and it was really good. It was my first time and I wish I could've changed the bread on my sandwich - it was too thin and crispy. Or maybe I could have but the cashier wasn't very informative when I asked her what the favorites are. read more

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This was my very first time having the classic New England chowder in a sourdough bread bowl, and honestly, it totally slapped. If you want top-tier comfort food without fighting a massive sea of people, this spot is an absolute Bay Area must-try! read more

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A "must try" if you're at the Bay Area. This location in particular was not in fisherman's wharf. Even tho I love that location and has a lot of touristy things, this one was in downtown and was more quiet. Yet the food still is great! Just less people. We had the New England chowder on a bread bowl and also had to pair it with the great grilled cheese with bacon. It came with a side of salad which was delicious and fresh. A must try read more

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Ambushed with the fresh smell of love! This was a great treat for an event and we needed some assorted baked goods. Talk about delicious and fresh! The chocolate croissant are my favs & this was definitely top 3!!! Huge size & right fluff with flakiness. Would recommend if you need some freshly baked goods and generous assortment. Great service and price for goods. Please was clean and no waiting which I love. read more

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What's a trip to SF without a clam chowder bread bowl? The sourdough bread was tasty and fresh. The Clam chowder had a lot of flavor and was piping hot when served which I appreciate. Lots of good clam pieces inside the soup too. One thing to note is that there was minimal soup compared to the ratio of how much bread there is. Servers were friendly at this location! read more

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Walked in and was served right away. The place was clean and empty since we were here a bit early. We were able to ordered and food came out fresh. The bacon and egg wrap was good. The chicken sandwich was ok. They might have over toasted our bread cause it was super hard and crunchy. read more

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I was early for my appointment. So I had a half grilled cheese sandwich and fries with a sprite. It was delicious and the service was great. The eating area was busy and the staff cleaned tables quickly. The ambiance is eating in a department store. read more

Both was definitely delicious food, cute seating area and very polite staff. We had to into the store go down level to the cafe. read more

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The food is pretty good. The broccoli cheese soup could use a little work/be creamier perhaps? The sourdough of course is legit and tasty but the other food items are just okay. Service is more like a stand or a mall where you get your food and sit down on your own. If you want your table cleaned off, you should wipe it down yourself. Overall, it's Boudin's and Boudin's is famous and we love bread, but if you are looking for a fancy place and want great service, you may want to try somewhere else. read more

Sal is such a kind and hard working guy !! 5 stars for him. Also good always hits at my lunch break.

When I came here around half a year ago, I was entertaining an argument that the very best sandwich in the world was the classic Italian-American sandwich. I ordered it here. It was not good: lots of meat, sure, but it was very salty and the lettuce did a horrible job of cutting down on the saltiness. I refilled my glass of water many times, and my main hope upon leaving was that I would not develop a canker sore (oh, and also to avoid any issues with the uniquely-SF crowd loitering outside). Anyway, why still 3 stars? Well, looking at the menu again now, it seems that this sandwich has been removed, and replaced by a sandwich with a better balance of vegetables. A restaurant should be commended for killing its bad offerings. read more

Boudin Bakery & Cafe - Classic Italian sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Constant incorrect orders. Just ridiculous. I've gone two days in a row where they have done my turkey cranberry sandwich incorrectly. I asked for it to be in a croissant, but it turns out to be in stale sourdough bread. Both times! It says it on the menu, and on the receipt! read more

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We came for the clam chowder in the bread bowl. It delivered what we were expecting. Friends recommended Boudin to us for clam chowder in San Francisco. Personally, I am apprehensive about trusting a chain to do something really well, but I cannot find anything really to discredit their clam chowder. We enjoyed it. read more

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I am a loyalty rewards Boudin member. I love going to the Macy's Cellar (Basement Level) part of the food court. They have a good selection of baked good to purchase, cinnamon bun, macadamian chocolate cookie, decadent brownie and my favorite Sour dough breas. I love going there once a month to pick up my FREE Sour dough loaf when I make a purchase of $1.00 or more. Lately, I have been hooked on their Decadent Brownie. I have had their Chocolate Croissant as well. Flaky, yummy. If you are looking for a rest stop from shopping inside Union Squares Macy, head down to the basement, I call it the Cellar and head straight for Boudin's. I forgot to mention if you have time for a meal break, try their famous Clam Chowder Soup served in the round sour dough bread. And relax and rest and enjoy your meal at Boudin Bakery & Cafe. The staff is friendly and will be glad to take your order to dine in or packed to go. Bon Appetite. The staff was nice and sliced my sour dough and got my decadent brownie and I was on my way home. I recommend this location. Give it a try if you are in the neighborhood or shopping at Union Square Macy's. read more

YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION IS MESSED UP Boudin At Union Square In San Francisco Was Closed When I Got There Last Night And I Got There At Round 6pm And It Was Closed And I Do Love Clam Chowder In The Sourdough Bread Bowl And I Couldn't Have It Because It Was Closed So Please Update Your Hours Of Operation Or People Who Visited Union Square In San Francisco Would Have To Find Somewhere Else To Eat Clam Chowder read more

Ordered 2 sandwiches and chili with bread bowl. The chili didn't taste like it use to. The Italian/salami sandwich was good. The other sandwich was not the one i ordered. They gave me the wrong sandwich. I didn't know until i opened it when i got home. read more

Boudin Sourdough is a San Francisco institution serving sourdough bread, made with the same starter since the Gold Rush days! The iconic (and touristy) item to get is the Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl, a simple combination of a creamy, New England style chowder served in a crusty, hollowed-out, round loaf of sourdough, which had a distinctive twang, an airy crumb, and a leathery skin. read more

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I usually enjoy Boudin, but my experience at the 170 O'Farrell St location was really disappointing. The woman who helped us, "Isabelle"(prob a fake name) was rude from the moment we walked in. There was no greeting, no "good morning," nothing -- just attitude. The first thing she said was that lunch wasn't ready, even though we hadn't even asked yet. It felt like she didn't want to help us at all. This happened past opening, we weren't there as soon as they opened up. We came for a nice cup of coffee and a muffin. Instead we got a big ole plate of attitude. When we placed our order, she didn't show any warmth or professionalism, and she didn't even heat up our food. For the prices here, the least you expect is basic courtesy and properly prepared items. Overall, the service alone made this visit unpleasant, and it definitely put a damper on what should've been a simple stop for food. I hope management improves customer service because this location needs it. Safe to say, I won't ever be coming back and advise anyone else to take their business elsewhere. read more

Food was delicious I had a chili bread bowl and a sandwich. Could've shared both, the serving portion was so generous. Definitely will be back read more

Posting a complaint regarding the service I experienced at the Boudin location inside the Macy's food court in San Francisco. The server, Tontolina (a fictional name I would give her) was extremely unprofessional and discourteous. She was unable to correctly read the order number displayed on my table, then proceeded to blame me for her own confusion. This escalated into an unnecessary confrontation, which was both unpleasant and stressful. For future reference, I strongly recommend visiting the Boudin location on O'Farrell Street instead. The food court inside Macy's feels poorly managed and spooky anyways. My ghost was that Tontolina. read more

I was selling Girl Scout cookies nearby and since I had a double booth shift through the afternoon I looked for a close place to buy lunch for me and another scout. I got my order ~20 mins I think, I'd say wait time ranges 20-30 (we did get soup so it was prob longer than usual idk). First location wise: I ordered pick up/to go and NOTE that they have a different location for this. You don't go to the cafe next to Macy's, you go in Macy's where it is located downstairs. It's been a few weeks since then but i remember going down 2 escalators (see the map in store and jus wander/ask ppl). Once down, you should see where it is. I went around 12 pm, and it was pretty empty. Extra: The Boudin cafe next to Macy's had a few ppl in line. Food wise: I ordered 2 combos for me and the other scout. * Half Sandwich + Salad I got Italiano, no pickles/ onions & Chicken Caesar salad. The sandwich was a good side and I was surprised by the big portion of salad. As for taste I would say 9/10 in general because personally I dont eat mayo often and the sandwich had a good amount that didn't have too strong of a flavor. The ratio of each ingredient was good so that the salami wasn't completely overpowering. I am a bit biased on the one point since I got a stomachache after the salad lol (only ate half cs I was full after). * Half Sandwich + Soup Based on the reviews, I recommended the clam chowder soup to my friend. She also got Italiano. I tried one spoonful of clam chowder and it was nice, hot, not too salty and good consistency, seemed to have some chunks of clam and potatoes from a glance. She said the Italiano was good. Her sandwich was a bit smaller (bread wise) though idk why, maybe used a diff loaf of sourdough. read more

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Delicious and vegetarian food great for cold weather . We came because its animal friendly. We walked from the hotel read more

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Cute little chowder spot on Pier 39. Cute assortment of animal shaped breads and sweets. My sister and I enjoyed the clam chowder bowl and my mom the French dip deluxe minus the horseradish mayo. Everything was delicious and service was quick. read more

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I recently tried the Macy's location during a recent family day trip. My dad and I had the Italiano sandwich. The ingredients are all fresh, and the horseradish was a highlight. I'd go there again if I had the chance. A nice little lunch place. read more

The place is located in Macys basement in Union Square so it was extremely busy. No problem, we were hungry and wanted a quick bite. The menu said breakfast was served all day but when we ordered breakfast burritos, the cashier said "they were no longer serving breakfast". Go figure. We adjusted our order. The place was packed and there was barely a place to sit, luckily we found a group that was preparing to leave and was able to sit at their table as soon as they got up. My daughter ordered a burger and I had the grilled cheese sandwich. My daughter said her burger was good and well seasoned but my sandwich wasn't. The cheese hadn't completely melted on my grilled cheese sandwich. So I was kinda disappointed. The place seems to have good potential but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. read more

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Boudin's clam chowder is one of my favorite comfort foods. I grabbed a bite before shopping and it was pretty convenient. The food arrived fairly quickly and the staffs had been pleasant. The chowder tasted the same way it did years before and I still love it. The tuna melt was amazing although it's a little too cheesy but that's why I only eat it twice a year. I didn't touch the salad because it looked a little wilted. And btw my bill was $21 with no drinks. They have lots of tourist customers so be prepared to wait a little longer when ordering. The foreigner tourists who were in line before me had too many questions and took a while to order...but that's expected. The tables were all bussed but all of them have crumbs of bread on them. I didn't care much but it would've been nice to sit down with a clean table. The place itself is so-so. I don't remember hearing music on that level. It's not a cafe vibe but the food is great. It's a good place to eat but not to chill. read more

Boudin Bakery & Cafe - Clam Chowder and Tuna Melt - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's everything I remembered. Some things won't change to native blood. BOUDIN is a staple in the financial and tourism spectrums in San Francisco. The claim chowder is always good, hot and hearty for a short meal until your next pit stop around town. This location is right in the Macys building on O'Farrell & Stockton streets right behind union square. It's not pricey but expect to spend about 20.00 per person. Fresh baked breads sandwiches salads. It's all here. That will include a drink with your meal. Sorry folks no alcohol served at any location. read more

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Came in for pastries today, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. "Isabelle" was noticeably rude and unfriendly from the start. She seemed irritated that I simply asked for a banana muffin, and after I paid, she practically tossed it at me. The lack of basic courtesy made my experience uncomfortable and discouraged me from ordering more items. I did not appreciate the customer service here and would NOT recommend this place moving forward. read more

Love this place...such delicious fresh sourdough, great sandwiches to choose from, and a hit when we catered for the office lunch.

Let's start off with service. Jolene the best. She even took pictures with my mister. Ambiance is cool. Food was delicious....great place in you're in the frisco area read more

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This Boudin bakery is in the basement of Macy's. It is a no frills location that gets the job done for a quick, cheap lunch. We ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and bruschetta pizza The bread bowl was very good but the clam chowder was too salty. The pizza sourdough crust was unique and crispy, but the topping were lacking. read more

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Many reviews I read claim this is a big tourist trap, well the day I went it seemed like lots of locals were stopping by for lunch. Was it the best clam chowder I've ever had, NO. Was the bread bowl it came in good, YES. Would I come back for more, maybe... read more

Boudin Bakery & Cafe - Avocado toast and clam chowder. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5/5 I found a new way to pig out. Did you know a soup & sandwich meal for two means you get TWO soups, TWO sandwiches, and TWO cookies for less than $30?? Now you do. And I recommend your share this with your bestie and save the leftovers for later. My cookie advice? The Royale. Fat, salt, and sugar never tasted so good. (The Royale cookie is chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and macadamia nuts - please take note if you have allergies.) So anyway, no this isn't as good as some seaside restaurant clam chowders, but it can sure satisfy a craving and allow you to be a little piglet, slovenly dipping your sourdough bread into your soup in the secluded comfort of the Macy's Cellar. The bread was a little tough, but the service was great and since this was my FIRST indoor experience since last year (thank you COVID vaccines and everyone doing their part in maintaining social distance/mask compliance) I was probably a little more satisfied than the situation warranted. Note: There are TWO Boudins located near Macy's. This is the own downstairs, by the Jamba Juice/Ben & Jerry's. There is another on the street level. There is a bathroom down here too and the staff can give you the code to access it. I'm not sure if I'll be back to this particular Boudin location, but I'll be back to Boudin. read more

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Delicious! I got the clam chowder in the sourdough bowl, and a chocolate chip cookie. I would 10/10 recommend. Very fast service too!

Came here after a morning of shopping with my boys. We placed our order at the counter with the cashier, who was very friendly, and went to a table to wait for our food. We received our order within 5-10 minutes. My boys both had the Boudin burger, which is a cheeseburger served on a Brioche bun. They both enjoyed it. I had the turkey cranberry sandwich, which is served on their excellent sliced sourdough. Very tasty! Overall, a great experience and very convenient if you're shopping in Union Square. read more

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I bought sliced c multi grain bread. There was fur on it!! What the heck? I'm in east bay. Can't easily go back Staff was friendly fly in general but serious quality control is necessary. Can a manager call me??? read more

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After fighting traffic and people walking to park int he parking garage, we spoke with a girl with bright pink hair. She was a sweetheart and complemented everyone in line as she served them. The soda fountain machine was broken, so she was informing people of the other drink options and handing out ice when the drinks were not cold from just stocking them. My pregnant friend really wanted a clam chowder bread bowl. They were out of bread bowls....she was upset, but the pink hair worker stated that they are able to give her as much extra bread as needed. I ordered a chicken sand-which, garlic bread and a salad that was dressed pretty well. I was upset that they didn't have the fountain drinks so we paid more for bottled and they were out of bread bowls, but I gave them 5 stars for their customer service. Food came out quickly and promptly and the food was fresh. read more

Boudin Bakery & Cafe - Chicken sand which, salad with balsalmic dressing, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Clam Chowder - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California