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    Boudin

    3.1 (130 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    clam chowder
    Norases V.

    quick and friendly service, they are known for their sourdough so my go to is their clam chowder with sourdough bread bowl, you can ask your bread to be toasted. one of the tastiest options at SFO International Terminal A.

    French dip sandwich
    Nick C.

    Yeah look, not great at all. Got a French dip sandwich, and the sandwich was rather greasy, and the meat was rather dry. The dip came out at a boiling temperature in a plastic cup, almost as if it was straight out of the microwave. Luckily, I'd sat down to eat, but I'd hate to think what might happen if someone were to spill it on themselves.

    Sorry, I started eating the top of the bread bowl already.
    Dang L.

    Craving some clam chowder for lunch since it was cold outside while flying out of SFO so we came in to get some. You can order at the counter or the kiosk. I found it easier at the kiosk so we did that. Then picked up the food. It was packed and busy, I guess everyone wanted lunch. The clam chowder was delicious. Creamy with large chunks of potatoes and clams. It comes with a bread bowl and it will fill you up. The sourdough bread bowl was delicious. I also got the turkey and avocado sandwich but did not get to eat because I was full from the clam chowder.

    French Dip
    Chef Will G.

    Ambiance Very busy it is in Terminal A. Looks like u have to clean ur own table. Service N/A u order from kiosk and they call ur name when ready. Service Charge $1.83 what the hell. Sesame Ginger Salad This was an exceptional salad. Crisp lettuce and bell peppers. Chicken tasty. Loved the dressing just the right amount of sweetness. French Dip Deluxe It was just ok.

    Clam Chowder
    Anthony W.

    "Did you want to just take a can and eat out of that?" Famous last words. Last Friday, me and my homie were still hungry after eating Gott's. I was on the phone with my Credit Union because it was declining my credit card from loading money onto my Suica account. If you are traveling to Japan, I highly recommend you don't wait to the last minute like I did. Get this squared away at least a day before you travel. Oh yea...you are here for food huh? I got you. Originally we went over to Boudin right after eating at Gott's. On the right hand side we saw a stack of cans which look like were on display to indicate you can probably buy a can to eat in the comfort of your home. That's why my friend originally made that joke in the beginning. The problem was mainly that the line was too long. We dipped. -Que Spongebob Narrator voice saying "One hour later..."- I'm on the phone with my credit union and my homie decides to make an executive decision and get a cup for us to snack on. I take one bite and it does not taste good at all. It literally tasted like they took the can, poured it in a bowl and microwaved it. Im over exaggerating but the flavor was very clammy. The Boudin that I know and love always had a creaminess to it, and this chowder did not have any creaminess whatsoever. Someone preparing it that day probably forgot to add the dairy. But sadly I couldn't finish it. After eating Gott's though, I wasn't too surprised. Airport food amirite?

    Clam chowder in a bread bowl
    Krystal G.

    We were waiting in the airport for our flight. Looked around to see which restaurant we can eat at. My daughter wanted clam chowder in a bread bowl. She loved it. Location is in the airport and it's pretty busy. We sat next to a couple from France. It did seemed a little loud but it's expected when it's busy. It did seemed a little pricey but it was also in an airport so it was also expected!

    Really wanted them to prove the other reviews wrong because I love Boudin -- especially as someone who lived in SF for almost a decade. I got a breakfast sandwich around 10:15 a.m. and appreciated that they cooked it fresh -- it came out nice and hot and looked great. Unfortunately, the bread crust was a bit stale, which was really disappointing for Boudin. Day-old bread, I guess? The eggs and bacon were fine -- eggs were barely seasoned, but it still worked since the bacon was salty and the bread had good flavor overall.

    Clam chowder in a bread bowl
    Ellie N.

    Normally this would be a 1-star, but it's Airport food and it's edible, so maybe it's a 3-star for them. If you are really hungry and just want to fill yourself up with something under $13, I guess you can order this clam chowder bowl. Everything is bad, from chowder to the bread. The bread stinks badly.

    Iced mocha
    Anna F.

    I've been to this Boudin a few times before departing for my flight. I would pick up canned chowder and sourdough crisps to bring back home. They serve Peet's Coffee and there's a good selection of pastries which are reasonable priced. They don't have a toaster though so you can't get any of the pastries warmed. The coffee and pastry line is different from the line with the soups and sandwiches. For the soups and sandwiches, you order from the self service kiosk. I recommend giving yourself an extra 15 - 20 minutes if you do plan on picking up breakfast here before your morning flight. They get really busy and the wait time to order and make your drink(s) can be long. If you're not in a rush to get to the gate, you can hang out in there to enjoy your food. They have lots of seating available.

    It's the bottle I brought
    Sri K.

    It's really pricey they charged me like 6$ for just water since they are in airport they taking advantage of it.

    Clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl.
    Navin K.

    Not bad for an airport location. Stopped by for a bite before boarding my flight to Dubai yesterday, intending to order clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. I had high hopes because I'd enjoyed a sublime bowl of the same a few days before at a strip mall location in Walnut Creek. Alas, this was not the same five star experience. Ordering took a while because the self-order kiosks were not being kind, but the food came out within two minutes of placing my order. They served the sourdough bread bowl separately from the clam chowder, so I needed to combine the two. Which was not a problem, it just took away from the experience. The chowder was piping hot but tasted mediocre. The bread had the classic sourdough taste, but was too chewy and served cold. Mixed together, the meal was tolerable. Likely will try other locations next time.

    Pratham D.

    For the other options available at this airport, this food is a steal at the price. I have never had pizza with this good of a crust. The food is served in a plate--but it's an airport so oh well.

    Sesame chicken salad
    Hagar A.

    Quick service. Ordered the sesame chicken salad on the kiosk for $17. Bigger bowl than I thought airport food would be like and actually tasty too. The include a slice of bread with the salad. Lots of seating options too.

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    Food is kind of funky and expensive since it's airport food. It's edible and decent quality, me personally it's not the greatest though

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    The absolute worst service in the airport. It's self service, but they still want you to tip.

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    I love the bakers making 50000 lioafs of bread, their shop and good food. So San Francisco. By the SF Bay. Great view.

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    This is the best sourdough bread I've ever had. The cost is reasonable and the bread is incredibly delicious!

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