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Sourdough Bread Heaven!

  • August 27, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ch2001 from Chicago, Illinois
Sourdough Bread Heaven!

The one thing I had to do in San Fran was eat sourdough bread. Of course we had to visit the premier bakery - Boudin. We visited the location in Fisherman's Wharf - as soon as you walk in the door the fishy smell of the wharf is replaced by the amazing aroma of freshly baked bread - YUM! They store has a large section of non-edible items that make great gifts. Check out the loaves shaped like animals - turtles, lobsters and other creatures. You can grab some bread, clam chowder or other goodies and eat right there in the cafe. If you can't make it to Fisherman's Wharf at least check Boudin out in the airport - not quite as fresh, but still good.

From journal San Francisco for One Day

Boudin Sourdough Bakery Cafe

  • March 23, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by traveller22 from Natick, Massachusetts
I went to this restaurant, located in Fisherman's Wharf, during a fairly crowded weekend day in the spring. It was great; we sat outside and people-watched. The store is a museum, tour, restaurant, and cafe all in one. You can choose what type of restaurant setting you are in the mood for. In true Californian fashion, they serve wine in the cafe, making it a nice midday option. We ate at the cafe, and I had the famous clam chowder in the bread bowl, which was fabulous. My friend had the Chinese chicken salad, and although she said it was great, it was a little heavy on the dressing. In the past, I've had the pizzas, and they've been great. I recommend this cafe as a quick stop on a busy day.

From journal Week in San Francisco

Boudin Bakery

  • March 11, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by kustom57 from Turlock, California
Boudin Bakery

If you have never had San Franciscan sourdough bread, there is nowhere better to experience it than at the Boudin Bakery. They serve everything from sandwiches, to clam chowder in bread bowls. The prices are reasonable, and the food is great. They have an indoor dining area, and one outside. I would recommend sitting outside during the summer and taking a seat indoors during the winter. The Boudin Bakery is world famous for its' sourdough bread. They claim to have made the first sourdough in the city. An interesting fact is that a little bit of the starter dough from every batch has some of the original starter dough in it. They make a batch and then pull a bit off and put it in the freezer, then the next batch has this bit put in its' starter, and so on. Thus, every sourdough has its roots that date back to the beginning. On the outside of the restaurant, you can watch as the master breadmakers knead out and sculpt the sourdough. Enjoy the bread!

From journal San Francisco on a Budget

Boudin Sourdough Bakery and Cafe and Wharf Foods

  • April 8, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by ongkenyong from Stamford, Connecticut
San Francisco is famous for Boudin sourdough bread, and where better to try it than the Boudin Sourdough Bakery and Cafe on Pier 39. The bread is freshly baked and goes well with the many types of sandwiches you can get here. Ask them to toast the bread for a warm, hearty meal. We also got the clam chowder served in a bread bowl, which was delicious. Prices are New York-ish or Starbucks-ish. If the queues aren't too long, I'd recommend grabbing a quick bite here.

From journal Four Days in San Francisco

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Boudin Sourdough Baker y and Cafe and Wharf Foods

  • January 2, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Barber E. Lane from Lake Forest, California
Boudin Sourdough Bakery and Cafe is located on Jefferson and Taylor, but there are also locations in the wharf area at Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. They have been making the original San Francisco sourdough bread since 1849 and it is like no bread you'll ever have anywhere else in the world.

If you want a light lunch, you can get a bread bowl filled with creamy clam chowder to die for. No trip to San Francisco would be complete for us without taking several loaves of San Francisco sourdough bread home with us. Even if we're just passing through the San Francisco Airport, we always buy bread to take home.

Not to be missed while strolling the wharf are foods to eat on the go: small clam chowders in bread bowls, seafood cocktails served in paper trays, fresh crab legs, Italian (Scomas and Aliotos) and Chinese restaurants representing the city's founding heritages, and of course some of the best chocolate and hot fudge sundaes to be found at Ghirardelli Square.

You can eat your way down the wharf while watching the functioning fish markets in operation. It's amazing to watch how quickly they can shuck the seafoods from their shells. Then before leaving purchase some fresh seafood, fin fish, crabs, clams, salmon, and others, to cook at home.

From journal We Left Our Hearts in San Franciso - Again

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