Lonely Planet

"Though you can definitely find better bread elsewhere, Boudin's cafeteria-style fast-food court remains a Wharf staple for clam chowder in a hollowed-out bread bowl."

Alice Stader

"Delicious bread bowl."

Jitendra Pratap Singh

"It was really a treat, I can still roll my tongue inside my mouth and feel the taste of the sour bread and soup served at Boudin. I think it’s a must try for everyone, if you don’t want to make the mistake of missing this unique gastronomical delicacy of San Francisco."

Tiara Alexandra Lim

"Sourdough baked on the spot in-house - and really sour - it's the iconic must-try when around the Fisherman's Wharf. This is by many opinions, the best around. A piece of the bread to dip into the creamy chowder of clams by the busy pier is one of the best ways to soak in the SF vibes."

Amy Copperman

"Relatively light on the clam flavor, cream and potatoes are the star of this super-thick, gloriously white rendition, making it perfect for the seafood newbie who’s wary of anything too fishy."

Wenna Pang

"Creamy soup, chunky potatoes, and tender clams in a huge fresh Sourdough bread bowl, this was literally one of the best clam chowders I’ve ever tasted. First of all, the chowder definitely passed the basic chowder checklist: creamy texture and rich in taste, but most importantly, it wasn’t overly salty. It’s called clam chowder for a reason, so it’s certainly a bonus when your chowder is flavored by the taste of actual clams rather than chunks of salt. Meanwhile, the chewy and tender texture of ... Read more

William Caudill

"If you’d like to serve your chowder in one of San Francisco’s signature sourdough bread bowls, head to the famous Boudin Bakery and Cafe. You can’t go wrong with the town’s original sourdough suppliers! Thick like the New England variety, Boudins Chowder is sure to stick to your ribs."

Jeneya Chakraborty Majee

"Boudin Bakery, located in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, is one of the best spots to taste the authentic flavor of this irresistible delight."

Desiree Cabrera

"It looked fantastic and the sourdough bowl was perfect for the hot creamy clam chowder. I broke off pieces of the sourdough bowl lid and dipped it in the chowder to soak it up. It was yummy and very filling."

Gia Liu

"Boudin Bakery and Cafe is perhaps the most famous spot for clam chowder in San Francisco, and rightly so. After all, what makes San Francisco’s clam chowder special is that it’s served in a sourdough bread bowl, and Boudin has pretty much perfected the art of baking sourdough bread. Visit San Francisco’s flagship location in Fisherman’s Wharf, and try the crab and corn bisque, or do the traditional route and order clam chowder in a chewy, flakey, warm bread bowl."