Food is very blah. Consistent, and you get what you see in the menu, but nothing special. Been twice this year and was really wanting to be satisfied the second time around, but it's too lackluster to dine there again. Oh and it was kind of hard to find in the mall, but maybe that's just me. read more

We ordered two sandwiches and two soup bowls from this location today. When we got home and bit into one of the sandwiches, there was a very long piece of black hair. We were disgusted and tried to call the store 5 different times but no one answered. This place is unsanitary -- do not eat here. read more

Boudin SF - Long strand of hair found in my sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Quick Meal = Quick Review. Terrific burger on sourdough with grilled onions!!! Tasty enough tomato soup and roast beef. However, the women working the counter was (yes, brain dead, is that still ok to say?). She made the entire experience far more challenging (and disappointing) than it needed to be. read more

I have been coming to this location for years, always overlooked how dirty the place is because I enjoy their soups in a bread bowl. Well last week was the straw that broke my streak! I walk in on a slow week day. Two females are working the foh. I look around and of course there's a lot of dirty tables that need to be bussed as per usual. I order three bread bowls to go and ask the cashier to have them cut out the center, she tells me no problem we can do that. I wait...wait...wait, mins you it's not busy at all. The female working the expo part is wearing blue gloves to handle the food which is great. Then she buses tables, clears off the dirty plates from above the trash can while still wearing the same blue gloves. Wipes down the counter and other areas all the while still wearing the same gloves. Comes back to expo area handles some more food items , oh yeah she's still wearing the same dirty gloves by the way. And the three bread bowls I ordered, yua I'm still waiting on them. Same person with the dirty gloves picks up the bread, places them in the slicer and slices away at the bread I wanted to be cut out in the middle. I approached her before she sliced away at the last bread and she doesn't apologize or anything. I'm so disgusted at the way this store trains their employees. I'm pretty sure she was the manager too. Won't be back and don't recommend! read more

Foods great but don't call-in the order or they'll get the order wrong. Should've unwrapped my sandwiches that were in the bag and checked for bread bowl that was shorted. read more

I it was very disappointing as a first time customer. The patty melt was overcooked, unseasoned, the bread was more like cheese toast instead gooey melted cheese like a normal patty melt. The meat only took up half the bread so the ratio was way off. The onions were not carmelized and there wasnt many. The clam chowder under seasoned and not all the potatoes were cooked. The french dip was better and mixed greens were good. read more

Got here right when they opened and was a bit surprised to see that the store looked like it hadn't been swept . There were several staff members in the store, not sure why they didn't notice that it wasn't ready for prime time. Ordered the avocado toast, purist which took 15 minutes and was very lackluster almost inedible. The bread wasn't even good . They need to add olive oil and some salt and pepper to this baby. Used to come to this location weekly, guess it's gone downhill . read more

It was horrible!! Ordering at the counter was quick and efficient however, waited a significant amount of time for food to be delivered to table. Seemed most attention was being given to delivery and to-go orders. Ordered a french dip sandwich and potato wedges.. Potato wedges were served cold, as in barely defrosted. Communicating this to staff was difficult due to a language disconnect so had to return to counter. Potato wedges came back warm, but there was literally 10 of them?? Really?? At that price! Meat in the sandwich was overcooked and dry. Bread was good though. So disappointed. read more

Boudin SF - 10 potato wedges... - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Home of sad sandwiches, or at least where they come to die. Ordered a french dip with a side salad and a tuna. French dip had two slices of green old meat, inside a buff hard sourdough baguette with a side salad that was literally two bites. It was so small it was actually kinda cute, and the tuna... my gosh. Lol another sad bland lackluster sandwich that was tasteless. I'm sure the pictures can speak louder than words, but it was just too funny not to post. Please be good to your body and get a sandwich somewhere else. read more

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I'm so happy that this SF staple is down in the OC area! It's so good that they have two locations very very close to each other. Most people tend to get the clam chowder and bread bowl. This is practically a good size meal for lunch and you'll enjoy the flavor and taste of the bread. Came here for lunch on a rainy day and it was packed so packed that people were also sitting outside and eating in the rain! As we ordered our food I wanted to try a different soup than the usual and god tomato to check it out. I opted for no bread bowl which they than subtract $1.00 from. Got a toasted chicken club to share and that was a hot sandwich for a cold day. Tasted delicious!! The thing with ordering a soup and a sandwich is you need to share it with others to finish the meal. Overall had a fun experience here and can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! I now don't have to drive up to SF to eat at one of my favorite places. Yeah! read more

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Boudin used to be my favorite place. The Pizza made me sick last time! Today the Caramel milkshake was runny and tasted bad.The quality of a good restaurant stays the same repeatedly. Here the food changes continually! They don't value their loyal clients. read more

Some half decent food. A bit overpriced but awful customer service. Terrible and lazy

I love this place and used to come here a lot, but t he manager's behavior was not okay. She also overcharged the food I was ordering, the food plus the salad cost $27 and I just need 3 more dollars to complete the payment but she charged me extra $14 which I found ridiculous. Keep in mind I already paid 25 dollars for the food and plus the salad so it costs $27, basically she charged me extra $39 dollars. After realizing she overcharged me, instead of apologizing she rudely threw my money towards me and looked at me with an angry look like she didn't want to work here. That's very unacceptable behavior for a manager, even if your in a bad mood that doesn't give you a right to mistreat a paying customer like that. A good manager should contribute to a happier workplace and respect their customers. read more

Boudin SF - Instead of a poster saying have good day, but to me my day was ruined after eating here - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Absolutely terrible. I used to come to this location when it first opened and have been to several others. After this experience I am done. Firstly, the food was disgusting. My husband ordered the California burger and I got the chili bread bowl. The chili was greasy and did not taste fresh. Honestly, the canned stuff you get at the supermarket is better. The burger meat had a weird flavor as well. The only good part was the bread. On top of that, we asked for extra cheese and we hardly got any. Not kidding, we got less than a tablespoon. What a disappointment. read more

Boudin SF - Beef Chili - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I went against my judgment and ordered The Purist Avocado Toast which is an absurd $8.35. What they gave me was gross (see photo). They don't even use a smashed avocado as they claim, clearly they just use the guacamole spread they put on sandwiches instead. Definitely false advertising and shame on Boudin for passing this off for that price. I work near here so visit often due to convenience. About 50% of the time my order will be slightly wrong. For example if I get a soup that comes with cheddar cheese topping, I'll get onions instead. The food is overpriced. The location is poorly run with poor line management. The cashier's are miserable and impersonal and that visibly rubs off on the customer. This location is also deteriorating and needs upkeep as it can smell musty and old. I would avoid coming here unless absolutely necessary. read more

Boudin SF - The Purist Avocado Toast. $8.35 plus tax. They don't even use smashed avocado, instead they put guacamole spread used on other sandwiches. - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Have been to this location twice, each before a weekend matinee at the Segrestrom; both times were a bust. The first visit, a few months ago, we read the Yelp reviews and it looked like a winner. Strike one was a huge line and ONE person working the register. Took quite a while to finally order. Strike two was the so-so food. Nothing to write home about, that's for sure. What sounded good, some sandwich with brie, was eh. Strike three was this past weekend. Again, a huge line out the door and ONE person on the register. How can you have one person working a register on a weekend at lunch time?? Since I was just getting coffee and dessert for our group, I jumped over to the self-service kiosk. Strike four was the coffee!! It was lukewarm at best and tasted worse than coffee that's been sitting in a pot from yesterday. My mistake for not saying, "you're out!", after strike three. I'm just amazed at all of the positive reviews. read more

They really do have the best lactobacillus san francisco you could ask for! By that I mean it's the strain of bacteria that's found inside their delicious sourdough bread! I was kinda stoked to see that they were selling some baked goodies wile we waited to order. That just means I will be back at one point to bring some loaves home when I need some sourdough! The cashier we encountered had a really hard time deciphering the difference in change of a $50 vs a $100 and wasn't the nicest to Dia when she pointed out to her that she was wrong. But at least all the other staff members were nice and helpful to us during our vist. The chicken sandwich I had was delicious and went well with their delicious sourdough goodness. It was cool too see that they use the Tim's chips as those are some of the best ones you can buy at the market! Boudin i'll see you soon when my bread supply needs replenishing! read more

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I've been a fan of Boudins since the first time I went there in 99. I went to the one on Pier 39 in S.F. and I was blown away by their clam chowder in the bread bowl. It seemed to be their most popular dish. Now I really love the Brie and Apple grilled cheese sandwich. The added jelly on the sandwich jelly is bomb! My only complaint about this location is that every table outside was dirty and needed to be cleaned down. There was also food and napkins around on the ground so they really need to work on keeping it cleaner outside. Inside the A/C was on full blast, which I liked, but not everyone in my party was happy about that. It wasn't just low but extremely low so I could see how some people would find it chilly. read more

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No need to go all the way to San Francisco to try the famous Boudin Bakery because there is location right by South Coast Plaza! I, myself, didn't know about this location until recently when I came with some friends for a lunch out before going to the OC Fair. My fellow Yelper and good friend Jamie A. planned the lunch here (thanks Jamie A!) The menu has a great selection of various soups and sandwiches and i decided to try the best of both worlds by ordering a Boudin SF combo. I got a half chicken pesto sandwich and a bowl of butternut squash. The butternut squash was excellent! it's a vegetarian soup. It's great in texture and really creamy. It has a distinct and delicious squash flavor. The soup in itself is four to five star worthy. The sandwich however was a bit of a disappointment. The sandwich itself was pretty small even for half a sandwich. The fillings were alright and the chicken itself was decent but the main sandwich bread was super hard! It was so hard that it was a pain to bite! I was surprised at how hard the bread was considering Boudin is famous for their bakery goods. I think if i were to go back, I will stick with the soups! I loved, love the soup. It was just the sandwich that made me sad. read more

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Eat First, then Shop! The Sourdough bread was ok and so was the chili. I was surprised. The bill came to 10 bucks for the chili and a coffee. A little high, but the food was ok. I will probably come back because it is so convenient when shopping in this plaza. I like its openess. Kinda sets the tone for shopping! read more

Boudin SF - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for a work lunch midweek. Prior though I've been stopping by this Boudin's when I'd be in the plaza shopping. I've always liked Boudins, it's a simple place to get soup, salads, and sandwiches. I always order either the you pick two, or the soup salad combo. I went with the Asian Chicken Salad, and clam chowder in a bread bowl this time. Which was good! I am a big soup person too, so I like all their soups here. My coworkers enjoyed the butternut squash soup, and their salads as well! read more

Boudin SF - Soup & salad combo (clam chowder and Asian chicken salad) - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

When Nordstrom Rack disappoints me, I head to Boudin for a pick me up. Yes, food is my friend. And food rarely disappoints me! Shared the best of Boudin with my mom. Clam Chowder in a sourdough breadbowl, with a side of Spring Salad. Yes, we shared it, and it was the perfect amount of food. All for under $10. That's my kind of deal. The Clam Chowder is creamy and has little chunks of clams and potatoes in it. And the flavor was nice. Often times I have clam chowder and it is on the saltier side. The salad was nice. Mixed greens with cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese. Light and refreshing. read more

Boudin SF - Clam chowder in a breadbowl and a side of Spring Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Don't know what to order?! I got you ... Grilled Cheese Sandwich (classic), add a cup of the Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup, and a side of greens (salad)! Yum, yum, and yum! The picture I posted speaks for itself, the cheese is ooozing out of the sandwich, the soup is filled with flavor. Nothing special about the side salad, but it's a substitution for the chips. You won't be disappointed. Fresh bread daily! Love this place :) read more

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Recently took my family here for BOGO event for National Clam Chowder Day... we decided to go to the one at Metro Pointe... Ease of use of coupon? Not a problem. The breaded clam chowder bowl http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/xoI7hi3cTe3o5omRSPAlTQ?userid=8po6JTB5Q7VVZrm4YYzLCQ was too salty that day though o.O Other than that, the girl at the first register had terrible customer service. But I have to point out that the people in the back, especially Calvin and the girl that delivered the food were very pleasant. This place doesn't nearly compare to the one at SCP. P.S. I'm still a big fan of their apple, raspberry, and lemon bars -- regardless of location! read more

Boudin SF - Teehee, Bogo clam chowder bowls! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Completely ruined my order and dinner, had some friends over so I ordered to eat some pizza and they completely did the wrong pizza and my friends couldn't eat it due to being allergic. Also ordered a sandwich for my son asked for no sauce and it had extra !! So careless read more

I normally love Boudin and the quality of the food, my go-to is their avocado toast which I ordered today and I couldn't believe how sad and depressing it looked, I could have saved myself the $10 and made my own at home that would have looked and tasted 100x better. Very disappointing. read more

Boudin SF - Avocado toast - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This bakery and cafe shop is pretty chill and it has a cool ambiance. I can dig that. There are some neat baked goods on display and the sales staff is friendly. It's clean and well organized. But the food is just OK, nothing great or special here. I ordered the Tomato Basil Garlic pizza which is made fresh in their little oven and it's the perfect personal sized pizza on sourdough bread. My friend got the Waldorf salad. My pizza was mediocre. I did like the mix of flavors but I almost wish it had more cheese. The cheese was scarce and lightly sprinkled on top. The rest of it was overwhelmed with basil and tomato. The Waldorf salad on the other hand came in an ample serving fit for two. The ingredients were fresh but the honey mustard dressing didn't quite compliment the salad. The salad itself is sweet and the dressing was overwhelmingly spicy and didn't balance well with the flavors captured in this salad. We both ordered iced teas and sampled the two flavors that Boudin Bakery had to offer - a tropical and the China Black tea. Both were mild with flavor and tasted watered down. I could hardly pick up on any flavor and wish I had opted for a soft drink or water instead. Overall, I probably won't return unless for some reason I decide to try this place again and see if anything else on the menu can manage to keep me coming back here. read more

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Love Boudin's clam chowdah. I guess if you're not in San Francisco, this will do. Small fast foodish location close to the SouthCoast Plaza. Good salads, yummy clam chowder and good pastries. Even though I would never drive down from LA just for Boudin...I'd definitely come back if I was in the neighborhood. Do buy the $5 cans of clam chowder if you want to take some home. Just like the real thing on Fisherman's Wharf in SF! read more

Boudin SF - Yummmmt cans! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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YAY, I am a fan! First time into THIS Boudin SF. Guess they are all the same, so I will have to try the one in Irvine on Main St. too. SO, for my review on THIS point. Ordered the Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl. Served hot and brought to my table in less than 5 minutes. It comes with butter to spread on the top portion of the bread that was cut out to make room for the soup. Great bread, sourdough. Great soup, clam chowder that had MORE clams than potatoes, YAY about time. The manager, Eric, suggested I sign up for the Frequent Buyer program. I downloaded the app, created an account, got credit for today's purchase, and received a free loaf of sourdough bread (worth $4.19). Great atmosphere, clean, smiles on the staff, helpful staff, and did I say clean? Coming back for the specials that occur for 4-5 weeks at a time. Specials this month are Chicken Pot Pie and Beef Stew, both served in a bread bowl. End 03/28/2018. Next month specials will be salads and sandwiches. We will see, I mean eat. Happy Eating and Fight On! read more

It was nice to sit outside, under an umbrella and enjoy the fresh air. Came here for lunch & they had a long line & about 5 staffs so service was great. Line moved fast. Love my tuna sandwich & clam chowder soup. They spaced the tables apart so we weren't sitting close to anyone. Hand sanitizers & wipes were provided. read more

Boudin SF - Delicious bowl of clam chowder - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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DO NOT GO HERE! They will not serve you if you don't wear a mask, will not give you a mask and will proceed to kick you out! But apparently people who are sitting inside and eating are safe and immune from covid. Apparently covid leaves you alone if you are eating. COVID doesn't give a flip if you are eating or standing in line. Just because you sit down doesn't mean all of a sudden you are safe. I didn't see people eating through their masks! But if you are in line you are in the danger zone. Hah! Such backwards thinking. read more

2 weeks after I have come here and all I can think of when I write my review is not the food, but the great service! I cannot express just how MUCH i appreciate great service! This Boudins is located in the same plaza as the Nordstrom Rack across the street from South Coast Plaza mall. There is plenty of parking here. Andrew D. and i both decided on getting the soup bread bowls and try it out for our first time. I got the chicken pot pie and Andrew D. got the pot roast. I would say that I have had better bread bowl at Corner Bakery. Their soups there are much more richer and bread is less tough as the one here at Boudins. In any event, if you feel the soup is also lacking flavor, grab some Tobasco and some butter and you are good to go. Our server was awesome though. He was efficient, he was friendly, he checked on us often, was polite, happily got us more butter and just made our overall dining experience great. The next time I come back, I'm going to get one of their yummy sandwiches. Although their bread bowls weren't a hit with me, I know their sandwiches and salads will leave my taste buds happy! read more

Boudin SF - Chicken pot pie bread bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Roast beef sandwich was good, service was subpar.. place could use some consistent cleaning.. Cashier girl seemed untrained with simple cashier pleasantries, like welcome, thank you, enjoy... but maybe she's not feeling well. Btw, to management.. If your cashier is coughing, she's probably sick and contagious, also not a good ideal for them to be in the front line of you business like that.. This is a management issue. Who's in charge of training management? read more

Boudin SF - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ordered a pepperoni pizza and that was one good pizza. The pizza dough was fresh crunchy and tasty. I'd order again.

This Cafe is adorable! Great bread that tastes fresh and soft. The employees were very nice and competent in grabbing the pastries and breads that we ordered. The sourdough turtles are to die for. There are options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The music is quiet enough for conversations but just loud enough to create a nice atmosphere. read more

Boudin SF - Sourdough Turtle - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Boudin SF is truly an eating site that is very sweet and ripe!! When I and my family walk in, it always has a long line and a very incisive menu to view. With that being said, it is wonderful to eat, drink and have a delicious dessert!! My favorite of their's is the turkey and cranberry sandwich. You have a choice for your side-dish and I always order their salad with a delicious dressing!! It make me proud to the nth degree. I also love their bakery items and the peanut butter cookie is my favorite. Now if you want something other than what I order, you have a multitude of choices (from soup and salad to hamburgers and a variety of sandwiches). Every one offered is a true benefit for your taste and desire. Plus, from breakfast to lunch and dinner, you will be satisfied with all the different choices. I also have to say the service is very well provided and benefits of being a customers is a resource for you as well. Choose one their Boudin SF cards and every month you will get a free loaf of bread and a credit option on your card. Bottomline: The SF in Boudin's stands for Super Fantastic!! As a retired teacher and educator, I grade them with an A+! read more

Boudin SF - So delicious and well structured!! - Bakeries Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I asked for my bread to be toasted to cover up the staleness. I've had better chicken salad and roast beef sandwiches elsewhere. No black tea or sparkling juice. My clam chowder could be thicker. The chicken salad sandwich didn't have a crunch from grape slices/nuts. The hot chocolate was sweet. The soup wasn't warm. The waiter was kind enough to close the plastic box for me when I tried to figure out the right side up. They didn't have any bread bowls for my clam chowder. read more

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Something tells me this place is not the same as the Boudin in SF. It might have used the same materials and recipes, t hough I felt here not the same as the Boudin at the Pier 39. Maybe because they don't have the bread train thing on the ceiling here, or ... The location is very convenient in South Coast Plaza near Nordstrom Rack and Barns & Noble. Can't complain about the location. I had salad with BBQ chicken and coffee. I normally having coffee for my lunch. Coffee here was a bit bitter side. I couldn't smell much of BBQ sauce with my chicken. My salad was very much South Western style with corns, black beans and chopped totilla chips. It was a huge portion. read more

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At 2pm had to wait 10 minutes to place an order when I was the first in line. Obviously they look SHORT handed. One person tending to everything! About 2:20 3 more people showed up!! As if they had all taken the lunch break around 1:30. Worst patty melt I've EVER had! Piece of frozen meat patty that was thrown on a greasy grill. No sign of grilled onions OR melted cheese!! The cheese was toasted/fried on the bread!! Will NEVER go back!! read more

I'm sorry guys. I visit restaurants hoping I can share my great experiences and generate more visits for the businesses I visit, however this visit was not good at all! Ordered 5 meals; two clam chowders, two sandwiches and one pizza; we were told they ran out of sour dough bread but they were giving small sour dough roll with it instead, so we ordered it. When we got the bowls, we were just given two tiny slices of bread. We ask our waitress what happened to our bread and she simply said they ran out too and left. I went inside to let them know we ordered the bowls because they indicated we would get the rolls with it. They don't apologize for the inconvenience and look at each other as if they don't know how to handle this kind of situations. Cashier simply grabbed a plate and gave us a couple of more slices. The other food we ordered was ok. Not the best. Salad/lettuce was a bit brown but eatable, however this experience was not a good one today. read more