160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

No trip to San Francisco is complete without a trip to Boudin Bakery at Fisherman’s Wharf. Whether this is your first trip to San Francisco or you’re a Bay Area aficionado, Boudin’s sourdough is staple for every trip. There are numerous locations across SF, but if this is your first time experiencing Boudin, their flagship location at the wharf is your best bet!

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

Boudin Bakery isn’t your average bakery. There’s a bistro, cafe, small museum, and even a gift shop! Sourdough is an iconic San Francisco delight. If you’ve had sourdough before in other locations, you’ve never had it like this! San Francisco’s foggy climate is said to create the perfect conditions necessary for the perfect sourdough starter. In fact, Boudin is known for The Original San Francisco Sourdough™ dating back to 1849.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

When you enter the shop, take note of the bread conveyer belt transporting fresh loaves. If you follow the conveyer belt, you’ll be led to the bakery and storage room.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

The cafe is always packed with hungry and satisfied customers enjoying their favorite sourdough creations. Regardless of the hustle and bustle, the cafe brings out your food quickly. You can a casual and delicious lunch from the cafe or head up the stairs to the bistro for an elevated sit-down meal.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

If you head upstairs to the bistro, look for a door to the left of the oyster bar. This will lead you to a short catwalk that will allow you to observe the bakers at work. There are even small placards along the way that that teach you about this historic sourdough process. Look for the mother dough! This is key to the delicious Boudin sourdough.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

Watching the sourdough get made is bound to make you want to try some of the freshly made bread. The cafe offers scrumptious sandwiches and and salads. Looking for the quintessential meal? Order the clam chowder in a bread bowl.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco fluctuates from sunny to foggy weather. No matter what season you visit, Boudin’s clam chowder in a bread bowl should be at the top of your culinary list. Nothing warms you up and fills your belly quite like this iconic cuisine.

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

You won’t want to leave without a few souvenirs from the gift shop or even a loaf to go! There are plenty of baked goods to choose from, and of course, sourdough. Peruse their unique shapes that are bound to delight every visitor. Their most popular shape? The turtle!

160 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick meal, picking up a loaf or two of sourdough, or want to learn about this history of this San Francisco staple, Boudin Bakery is a can’t miss stop while you’re visiting the Golden Gate City.