Classic San Francisco Treat! Playing "tourist" in the city and hadn't had one in a long time. Warm, comforting and FUN Back in January when Claude the Albino Alligator passed, Boudin's made this in remembrance of him for the Academy of Sciences memorial. I was lucky to catch them bringing him in read more

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I shouldn't have to ASK for the free bread basket... it should be the first thing that's is brought to the table. I ordered a burger on the brioche bun and they brought it out on sourdough already cut in half. I said I ordered it on the brioche bun so they took the burger back, and instead of making me a new burger... they just swapped the bread out. When I finally got my burger, I went to take a bite and half the meat plopped onto my plate. If you're going to get my order wrong, the Lear you can do is remake the whole burger. The food ISNT cheap! Make the damn food right. Don't just swap out the thing you got wrong. read more

Boudin never disappoints! Consistent taste and quality every time, even at different locations (such as Disneyland)! I came with a group of friends who were all tourists and first timers to Boudin, and they were all so happy and satisfied with their meals. Everyone ordered a bread bowl with a soup (clam and crab chowder). The sourdough bread bowl was so soft and actually had that sour taste to it that some sourdoughs lack. The portion size is great for the price of $15. Despite being a busy tourist destination, the cafe is very efficient with ordering and food service. They are really on top of it! There's lots of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. There are free water cups for diners. There is a bathroom upstairs. Definitely would consider this as a must-try when you're visiting San Francisco! It's in a prime location that's walking distance to many attractions such as Lombard St and Pier 39. Along with yummy food, they also have many other pastries, including cutely shaped sourdoughs. read more

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ate in the Bistro upstairs. Beautiful views of SF Bay. Karla did a great job serving us, explains different dishes. Come Hungry!!!!!!! Best meal on this little 3 day trip. Think I gained 10 lbs LOL read more

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Such a wonderful cute place to go! I loved the selection of bread and there's something cute for everyone! The bears and turkeys and crabs were incredible! Everything was delicious and I got an aloe water to go with my bread. Very clean and the service was friendly! Loved it here read more

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Ordered through Grubhub as I know the place gets pretty packed. I'd recommend using DoorDash or ubereats instead because the prices slightly differ and it's the most expensive through Grubhub...there's also more salad options for the combo through the other food delivery apps. I ordered the soup and salad combo which came to 23 dollars before tax and tip. I always love their clam chowder in a bread bowl. I got the classic Caesar on the side. Super hearty soup and fresh salad. read more

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A San Francisco staple----clam chowder in a bread bowl. The best is always from Boudin Bakery. This was my first stop when I arrived at the wharf. Although the cafe was busy, the line moves fast and if you are ordering clam chowder they have an assembly line of staff pumping out your order with the quickness. It was a rainy day so clam chowder hit the spot, bread was so soft. Tear off part of the bread bowl and dunk it in the chowder. It was soooo delicious. Restaurant is super busy and noisy but not one that you are hanging out. They have tons of other items including more sandwiches but also a section for breads and pastries. Great place for a nice quick lunch. read more

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Boudin Bakery & Cafe is a true San Francisco tradition! It was founded in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, a French immigrant from a family of master bakers in Burgundy. It is San Francisco's oldest continuously operating business, 172 years and counting! They have several locations around the Bay Area, and I happen to live within walking distance of two of them. The one on 160 Jefferson Street is my favorite spot. It opened its doors in 2005, about ten years after I moved to San Francisco, and I became an instant fan! My little four-legged furry friend and I often walk along Jefferson Street! Often, we stop at this Boudin location for a hot chocolate, coffee, or a quick bite, whether it's a fresh-baked muffin or a Raspberry Almond Shortbread Bar in the morning, or their signature Clam Chowder in a sourdough bread bowl later in the day. We always walk away happy and satisfied. I am told that this is their flagship location, and I am not surprised. It is a large space that includes a cafe and bakery on the first floor and a bistro (full-service restaurant) on the second floor. read more

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After many visits to SF and never trying one of their famous bread bowls, we finally stopped by for lunch to try their Crab Bisque. Super rich and creamy, it was perfect with the cold weather outside. Wasn't that crowded during our visit, which I was very surprised about. We were able to order right away and got out food in about 10 minutes. One of the perks of visiting in the off-season. I can only imagine how busy they get in the summer, though. Good seating options. Good choice for some tasty chowder. read more

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I have to say, for such a touristy location in Fisherman's Wharf, I was impressed with our delicious meal. The service was fantastic -- a true team effort from the servers. We ordered the Crab Louie salad, which was beautifully presented but felt deconstructed. I would have loved it tossed together, but it was pretty and we didn't mind putting in the work. lol. We also shared the cheesy garlic bread (which we probably didn't need since they brought warm sourdough with butter). The views of the bay are wonderful, and there's even a museum inside on the second floor about the history of sourdough in San Francisco -- such a great experience! read more

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Although we missed Sunday's community event in honor of Claude's memorial [[Claude Forever: A Celebration of Life]], my family and I took the opportunity of spending our extra day off in the city. My toddler specifically requested to see and purchase a miniature version of Boudin's Claude the albino alligator loaf. Kudos to Boudin Bakery and master baker, Fernando Padilla, for taking the time to create something so beautiful, unique, and very very CLAUDE. The 8 foot long loaf took a whopping 70lbs of dough to create and even came equipped with red maraschino cherry eyes to match. The world's largest sourdough alligator couldn't have been more perfect!! Rest easy, Claude, you are absolutely missed! 5/5 stars, this drive was absolutely worth doing. read more

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pretty standard and yummy clam chowder bowl here!! service was super fast. my food came out almost immediately at the counter. we took it and ate it outside in the outdoor seating area. very spacious outside and you can pigeon watch and people watch. super relaxing and they have heaters in case it gets cold. read more

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Boudin is one of my favorite spots to eat in the city. No matter the weather, the restaurant always has beautiful views of Fisherman's Wharf. We came in hungry and were very happy that our servers consistently came to take our orders. I was especially impressed with the caesar salad, the dressing and fresh crunchy romaine lettuce really hit the spot. The bread and butter was exactly what we needed: whipped butter and fresh sourdough. Delicious!! We then enjoyed our main courses. The fries were perfectly crispy, the ribs were tasty, and the pasta was delicious. No notes, we loved our meal. read more

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Overall great experience at Boudin! For being in a touristy area, the prices were affordable, the service was speedy and the food was great! The vibe is restaurant rant is open concept and seat-yourself. The sourdough itself is moist, warm and fresh. Absolutely loved the crab-shaped sourdough loaf we got. It was super cute and delicious! The beef chili in the bread bowl was hearty and a great portion, while the grilled cheese with bacon was savory and delicious. Definitely will be coming back to Boudin Bakery Cafe read more

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I got a chocolate chip cookie ($3.19). I like chocolate chip cookies, and this one had an interesting balance--one half was a little sweeter, while the other half was not too sweet at all. Overall, I enjoyed the cookie. read more

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We were too early for lunch upstairs so I just bought a small loaf of their sour dough bread to try. It was fantastic and glad I stopped in to buy and try. You can order breakfast downstairs where I purchased the bread and they have a full array of excellent pastries! You won't be disappointed. read more

Not too many things I enjoy more than some fresh sourdough bread. I love the atmosphere of Boudin with the bakers preparing bread in front of customers to watch. The smell of the sourdough in the air. Delicious food that is being prepared inside. There's a very good vibe inside as customers order everything from coffee, pastries, sourdough bread, sandwiches, chowders, and so much more. I ended up ordering: Crab Mac n Cheese: this was nice and creamy. They gave a generous portion of crab inside my Mac n cheese. Only negative is that they messed up my order and forgot to add the crab originally, so I had to go back but the manager corrected the mistake right away. Crab Chowder: this is a sweet chowder and tastes good. Great with the sourdough. A must when visiting San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf. read more

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The line was long, but the service is fast. Prices were fine--I would dare to say affordable considering that this is a touristy café in the most touristy neighborhood of one of the most expensive cities in the world. We ordered soup in a bowl, and it was plenty of filling food for one person and a second to swoop in and snack on the bread bowl. Other people in our party ordered sandwiches and were happy as well. We sat outside and enjoyed all of the positive vibes. Clean bathrooms upstairs. read more

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Ever since I was a small child, I've always loved clam chowder. So, while visiting San Francisco, I decided to try this place, which, is known for their chowder. I ordered the clam chowder, which, was served in a freshly baked sourdough bread bowl topped with green chives. It was absolutely amazing. The warm chowder nestled inside the bowl was the perfect way to start the day on a cold and cloudy day in San Francisco. read more

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The sourdough pizza is incredible! We got the pepperoni and were very pleased. Somehow you could taste the sour dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni all at the same time because everything was so perfectly balanced. The crust so thin and crispy. We also got a tomato and basil soup in a bread bowl. I was very happy with the small size option because it gave you plenty of bread and soup and didn't leave you feeling overly stuffed. I'm someone who always appreciates a smaller portion size option though. We didn't have super high expectations since this restaurant is located among the touristy attractions but was happy we stopped in! The staff was very nice and attentive too. read more

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Solid place to visit after an Alcatraz tour! We came for the infamous bread bowl soups. We got the crab chowder and the clam chowder - both in bread bowls. The sourdough bread was delicious. I wish there was more soup than bread but overall good touristy spot. read more

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Second time at Boudin's Bakery in SF and the chowder was just as delicious as my first visit. Creamy, hot and comforting. We visited this location at Fisherman's Wharf which had plenty of seating. We were lucky to grab a table by the fireplace which was perfect on a chilly, rainy day. read more

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I saw this place on tik tok for their Oreo brownie so I knew I had to stop by. I came and ordered the Oreo brownie and as I was leaving I saw the crab chowder and I just had to try it. So I got back in line to order a bowl. It was sooo good. Glad I got to experience it. The bread bowl was good, the soup itself was good and the brownie was AMAZING! read more

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I am giving this a 3 with the caveat that I think everyone should still go if they are visiting SF. The Sourdough is great and its super fun to see all the fun shaped sourdough! The cafe itself is a little expensive like the bowl of clam chowder while delicious was just pricey for what it was BUT it was still a big bowl! Overall, I think Boudin is the worth the stop and visit for the experience but definitely don't go into expecting like the most amazing soup or anything but the bread will be guaranteed great!! read more

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A short walk from Pier 39 is the wonderful Boudin Bakery. Viewable touristy bakery with a large selection of yummy foods and yes their famous sour bread. Peet's Coffee is located inside, also a sandwich area, shopping for tourists. Didn't try to sit down service, but easy to buy your food and pick a place to sit down or take some items to go. read more

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FYI the prices here are 45% higher than other Boudin locations around the city, such as Union Square, plus an additional 4% "employee surcharge." read more

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Updating my review as Boudin connected me with the general manager of this site, who I believe took my feedback sincerely and professionally. Rather than say we won't be back, I am now optimistic that our next trip will be better. And, if not, well, I guess I can always update again. read more

Coworker had never visited Fisherman's Wharf and wanted to try a traditional wharf staple, the good ole clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. This was the safest and cleanest option with all of the homeless and grime of the area. A lot of the classic places have closed, sadly enough. Order at counter and wait for your order. Find a table if you're lucky. The bread is the winner here. Nothing like tearing off small pieces of bread and dipping it into the chowder. Winner winner. The portion of soup could have been larger. read more

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One of the things you have to do once you get to Fisherman's Wharf is to dine at Boudin Bakery Cafe. Whether it's lunch or dinner, you have to try this iconic cafe. This cafe has been at this location for as long as I can remember. They have a big sign so you'll not miss this place once you walk down the wharf. There are so many parking spaces but the one infront of the cafe allows 1 hour parking if validated at the cafe. There are so many choices on their menu and you can also buy a variety of pastries and bread. I decided to get their famous clam chowder bread. The chowder has a big portion of clams and the sourdough bread is huge. The bread is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The bread is so big that you can't finish it in one sitting. We ended up taking home a big portion of the bread. If you decide to take a stroll down Fisherman's Wharf, make sure you stop by Boudin Bakery Cafe. read more

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Of All The Times Ŧĥäŧ I Ĥavè Visited Pier 39 Or Fishermans Wharf Boudin Bistro Was The One Place..... That I Have Not Eaten At Until One Day On A Week Day Exploring Fishermans Wharf To Debate On Where I Wanted To Eat Lunch..... So Far I Have Been To Apple Bees, Buena Vista Club, Hooters When It's Was There It Went Out Of Business It Got Replaced By In N Out Burger And Now I Have Made A Visit To Bistro Boudin & Decided That I Wanted To Eat Lunch There Although I Have Gone Inside Before But Never Ate There..... I Have Eaten At A Boudins Before The Locations That I Have Ate At Was At Downtown San Francisco Ca It's At Macy's Downtown At The Cellar The Lower Floor & Inside The Stonestown Galleria Shopping Mall Which Is Also At San Francisco Ca!!!!! After Looking At The Menu I Had A Hard Time Deciding On What I Wanted To Order For My Lunch So I Made Up My Mind I Have Decided To Order The Sourdough Bread Crab Sandwich It's My 1st Time Eating Here Mein Erstes Mal, Dass Ich Hier Esse Questa È La Prima Vólta Che Mangio Qui Detta Är första gången jag äter här C'est Là Premiere Fois Que Je Mange Ici Dây Là Lần Dầu Tiên Tôi Ãn Ở Đây 这是我第一次在这里吃饭 Zhè Shì Wǒ Dì Yī Cì Zài Zhèlǐ Chīfàn ここで食べるのは初めてです Koko De Taberu No Wa Hajimetedesu 여기서 처음 먹어봤어요 Yeogiseo Cheoeum Meog-Eobwass-Eoyo Mi Primera Vez Comiendo Aquí!!!!! Now That I Finally Got A Chance To Eat At This Boudin Location For The Very 1st Time All I Can Say That I Enjoyed Eating The Crab Sourdough Bread Sandwich..... I Also Bought A Souvenir Boudin Bread Magnet As Well If U Yelpers & Yelpettes Like Eating At Boudins Try Going To This Boudin Location They Have A Big Selection Of items To Eat..... My Most Favorite Items That i Enjoy Eating At Boudins Here's My List 1. Sourdough Pizza's 2. Italian Classic Sandwich 3. Clam Chowder Soup!!!!! Not Only That This Is The Only Boudins That Has Have A Bar As Well It's Up Stairs On The 2nd Floor!!!!! Only Thing Is There's No Bathrooms U Would Have To Go Out To Another Area!!!!! ƁŤẄ IT'S My 1st Ÿeĺp Ŕevìeŵ Of 2026!!!!! read more

Popular place to get sourdough in the Fisherman's Wharf area. It's busy and chaotic but organizes chaos if that makes sense. Lots of goodies here. Nice and efficient staff. They get bonus points for selling Peet's Coffee. read more

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We stopped in while we were walking through Fisherman's Wharf and the smell captured our attention! The bread smelled so good from the outside - and even better from inside the building. There were lots of people inside and lots to look at - both food and merchandise. We ordered a clam chowder bread bowl and the French dip. We weren't a fan of the taste/consistency of the clam chowder, but were content with our experience in the cafe. read more

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I know, it's a touristy place, but we still keep coming back. There's something about that clam chowder in a bread bowl that calls to me when we visit SF. It's always busy here and you have to wait in line, blah, blah, blah, but we like it. I don't really change what I order when we go; I just want the tasty soup and the bread. It's fun to walk around the store and look at all the different bread shapes that they make, too. read more

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As a clam chowder enthusiast tourist I had to stop by The Boudin Bakery. We realized there were different areas to the bakery, we wanted a sit down and order so we were directed upstairs. While there was a host there she never greeted or acknowledged us. I let a few minutes go by and finally decided to approach the counter and they took my name down. That already put a bitter taste to the experience, we waited to be seated and when we requested to sit at a different table to have a better view the host Annie or Any said she would have to check downstairs at the front which I said ok for her to go check and let us know. Not only did she not come back the first time around, she seemed bother and annoyed that I asked about that saying that there would be no servers available. Our server was Norma and she was phenomenal with her service. I asked Norma if us changing tables would be an issue and she said there would be no problem with her serving us at the other table. The host Annie never came back and until we asked our server to ask about the change request then she came saying she couldn't, stating what really sounded like excuses. I say this because we saw 2 sets of families arrive and be sat and they wanted to move and did so without any problems. At this point it was a very disappointing experience and feeling thanks to this said host. Boudin I really hope you do better with the host training and service they provide. We ended up staying at our original table and didn't make a fuzz about it but I definitely want goers and readers to know and be aware of this. read more

All I can say is, terrible service. Either the people they hire, or the way the company treats their employees.. these people are miserable and stressed out. Completely took away from the food we ordered. Couldnt even enjoy it because I was caught up on how rude the service was. read more

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Local told us to check out the best sour dough bread in sf. So we go directly to the main bakery where you can see from the outside how they make the bread. They have several different locations smaller ones, and they have it in sfo airport too in terminal 2. They are not sure if they have the creatures shapes in different locations. In this location, they have lots of selections in the bakery, also the café for sandwiches and chowder sour dough bowl and merchandise plus more stuff. See photos Since I plan to bring back, they told me either keep it in room temperature 5 days in plastic wrap, or freezers. I can smell the bread as I entered in. Seating: inside and outside Seating area. Parking: behind their bldg, and they give 1 hr validation, the machine was near the bread bakery entrance line. Love it. The ppl is so helpful and nice. read more

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Got: Clam chowder bowl $13.99- yum but not a lot of clam. Crab chowder bowl $15.99- prefer clam chowder. The crab one didn't look like it has any crab and it was too sweet. Cesar Salad: pretty basid w romaine, cheese, dressing, croutons. Turkey avocado sandwich w croissant- they ran out of croissant but didn't tell us. Gave sourdough instead which was actually good. So poor communication and service but they apologized and sandwich was good. Bathroom: asked to use restroom after eating there (outdoor dining) & was told to go to public restroom. Later learned they had restrooms upstairs. Overall... 3.5 stars. Sunday during a 3d weekend so probably busier than usual... had a better experience when we came a few years ago read more

Boudin at the Wharf [San Francisco CA] First time stepping inside this San Francisco classic - home of the mother dough. I've always wanted to see the bakers at work crafting batches of bread by hand through their observation window. I've seen the finished sourdough critter breads shaped into a heart, teddy bear, turtle, crab, grape cluster, and even an alligator. Inside we strolled to check out the café. Nice setting with cool vibes. Since we already had eaten an early dinner we did not order any food. Shopped for souvenirs and merchandise to gift instead. They had a lot of cool merch for the cooks in your circle and some fun stuff too for those who are not as skilled in the kitchen LoL! They even have a custom-made sourdough stuffed toy for fur babies. Next time we're back at the wharf we're definitely going to try their food at the café. I do have some favorites since we have a Boudin all over California. Review #3795 read more

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If you are in San Francisco for the first time, this is a must visit. First floor for a quick bite or go up for dine-in. Walk around a little first to discover and decide your preference. Clam chowder bread bowl is always on top of the list to order, very delicious. We also had the San Francisco Dungeness Crab Sandwich. For $20, it was not worth the value, very little filling of crabs and not as tasteful. Overall, a great experience for first timer. read more

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It's ok, I didn't expect much and only went because it's an attraction. I shared a bread bowl with clam chowder. I would have liked it more if there was more seafood flavor and actual bits inside. There was much more bread than soup ratio. This location is one of the more larger ones in the area so it's packed and the line can be long. There is a good amount of seating so it wasn't too challenging to find a table. read more

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