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    Ladle & Leaf

    3.7 (110 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Clam chowder!
    David T.

    The food here is good. Great for a quick lunch. It's sad how the stores around are all nearly closed. It means plenty of space to sit and enjoy your meal. We got to support the local businesses still around. Come enjoy the soups and food. Clam Chowder, Yum!

    Turkey Turkey Pesto (Half Sandwich)
    Kathy's L.

    Service is exceptional Cozy and comfortable. Lots of healthy food choices. We would go there again

    Corn Chowder
    Priyanka S.

    Ladle & Leaf always hits the spot on a cold rainy day in SF! The way it works is similar to chipotle where you can order soups/salad off the menu or you can build your own salad. When I came I opted for the soup and got the corn chowder which came with a slice of free bread. The soup was delicious and creamy and was topped off with cilantro. The bread was also good and spongy making it the perfect dipper for the soup. I have also gotten their clam chowder soup in the past and it is also lovely with lots of clam chunks and bits of potato!

    Chowder and sourdough
    Elizabeth T.

    The service could not have been better, so friendly and fast! The Clam Chowder bowl with sourdough was creamy but not too heavy. I really enjoyed the soup, dipping my sourdough in it just added to the experience.

    Not fresh bacon
    Carla W.

    My sandwich was all bread. No Mayo or mustard, and two thin slices of turkey. There was sufficient avocado but the bacon was not fresh. Boo

    Thai peanut chicken salad
    Alice X.

    Groupon got me to come here. I didn't know what to order but I saw a another Yelp Elitist recommending the Thai peanut chicken salad on Yelp. So I ordered the Thai peanut chicken salad and I thought it was mediocre, nothing special and nothing to rave about. The second time, I got the chicken bacon and Cobb salad without blue cheese and it tasted great! Prices and portions for the salads are similar to the ever so popular Mixt Green.

    Sam Y.

    I enjoyed their breakfast burrito and their friendly service. I got their chorizo avocado burrito and it was hot!

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    Cob chicken salad. It was decent and the service was nice. But I agree with the pricing issued and the protein did seem to be skimped on

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    I love their chicken noodle soup! I always order it whenever I am sick. It's healthy, comforting and perfect. Also love the sourdough!

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