Bistro Boudin

After reading about this famous San Francisco bakery we decided to try it. We ordered a clam chowder soup, which was good. The sourdough bread was fresh and delicious. We also ate a almond croissant, good but nothing super special. Unfortunately, there were out of the animal breads my kids wanted to eat

The sourdough is to die for. Perfect texture and taste even for first timer like me. The chowders however tasted a bit too “out of the can” for me. They even sell cans of the chowders in the store. For muslims, this chowder is one of the few places that do not put bacon in it so should be halal. But will not get the taste of “original” chowder. The ambiance is perfect for a weekend breakfast or gatherings with friends. The aroma of bakery and fresh coffee really makes a perfect background to a perfect morning with your loved ones. There is a also viewglass on the side of the place where you can see how they make the bread.

Famous Sourdough, manufactured on site, in view of the restaurant. I’ve been here a few times in the past, and the sourdough is always a real treat. It has a fantastic chewy/crunchy crust and the bread structure is tight but fluffy. The soup in bread is always my favourite, but the half:half option with a sandwich is a brilliant option to sample the menu.

After a long day of touring Muir Woods and Sausalito this lovely dinner really hit the spot. Had already had the chowder/bread bowl meal earlier so opted for seafood which was very fresh and well presented, and also very tasty! As someone who is actually not a massive sourdough fan it was good to have other options. For those who love sourdough, this is the place to be!

This place is amazing. We ate on the balcony upstairs, looking at the water. Great atmosphere on a picture perfect day. We were on the road for business and stopped to see some sites on the way, and we are glad we did. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and fries. Nice spice, good sandwich and excellent fries. The habanero dressing is great. My honey had the spinach artichoke dip, and she loved it. Our friend had the bread bowl of chowder, and let’s just say he didn’t leave anything. They start you out with their famous sourdough bread, and I’m telling you, that stuff is addictive. If you’re in the area, don’t skip this place.

Located on the water, you can smell the amazing cuisine waiting on you. Service was fast and pleasant and be sure to pick up bread on the way out. Had the grab bisque in the bread bowl. That being said, I travel a bit and the public bathroom in the area that you have to use, is absolutely horrible. The city should do better.

This is such a large busy restaurant, with a queue of diners waiting to get the much hyped about clam chowder. So it comes at quite a surprise that despite the high volume with many tourists visiting, they serve a deliciously fresh sourdough with a the best clam chowder that I’ve ever had. Boudin is keeping up with their hype. Its definitely a must visit when in SF.