Excellent fried chicken sandwich! The pickle gives the sandwich a refreshing crunch.

Visiting Petaluma, I stopped at Belfare for lunch. I ordered the Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich. For $20, I was expecting one of the best sandwiches I've ever had...l'm sad to say the chicken wasn't as tender (or as large/filling) as I expected it to be. I've had fried chicken sandwiches with a much larger piece of chicken at a bit lower of a price point. I'm not local to Petaluma though, so it's likely I'm just not aware of the local prices/portions. After I tried it, I wished I had ordered one of their seasonal menu items I was considering. (They source from local vendors and change their menu based on what is currently in season, which I really appreciate.) Service was nice and welcoming. You order at the counter then find a seat. read more

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Love this place but the prices of "specials" shoukd be on the wall... 24$ for a BLT chicken sandwich? It's great but that's wild. M-F 11-230pm-ISH... Maybe open is 10:30? Still, the tiny hours create the demand apparently, so good on ya. read more

Stopped here on our way from Berkeley to Sonoma. Chicken salad was one of the best salads I've ever had, and my husband said the same of the chicken sandwich. High quality ingredients and nice staff. Highly recommend for a chill and nourishing meal read more

Belfare - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Stopped in for the basic fried chicken sandwich. Huge piece of tender, juicy perfectly cooked chicken on a freshly soft, pillowy roll. It comes with house made pickles and a very mildly spicy slaw on top. Exactly what I was hoping for. I'll definitely be back to try other items; the menu is pretty limited. Very clean inside, limited seating but does have AC. read more

Belfare is as good as the hype. Very excellent fried chicken sandwiches. Juicy and tender chicken with a crispy seasoned breading, served with Cole slaw and pickles on a soft pillowy roll. They also have house made hot sauces on the table. The menu is short and sweet, only a handful of offerings. I had the fingerling potatos on the side. Was less enthusiastic about these, but they were unique.and prepared well. read more

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Exceptional sandwiches! Don't let storefront deceive you! Creative, local, fresh ingredients. Great customer service! read more

Went there today for the first time on my husband's recommendation and had a chicken sandwich. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had. read more

Belfare - Chicken Verde torta - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Arguably the BEST place to get a chicken sandwich from in Petaluma...or even Sonoma county! Ingredients are always super fresh and the specials revolve around seasonal veggies which I love. My go to is the firehouse spicy chicken sandwich and I always get a side of the potatoes! So delicious everytime and the staff is incredibly friendly. read more

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Nicely fried. Chicken was juicy. The pickles and slaw make this a well balanced sandwich. I recommend adding the hot sauce. Food was served quickly. read more

Belfare - Classic fried chicken sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Ordered online and food was ready when I arrived. I should have written in the notes I wanted to eat in so they could have plated my salad. They were so accommodating and ended up plating it for us anyway. Sat down to wait for them to plate our food, they brought us water and chilled glasses. The food was amazing. Our group had the strawberry salad with fried chicken and farmer's salad with grilled chicken. We were not disappointed. Chicken was not dry, salads were dressed with the right amount of dressing and it had a touch of heat. Can't wait until I'm in town again to try the chicken sandwich. read more

Belfare - Strawberry Salad - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Let me tell a little story about how amazing Belfare and the food wizards behind it are: We were having a birthday party and asked Erik and crew if they could make a tray of sliders for it. They also offered to do tenders since they knew we had little kids. I couldn't wait until picking up the order on the upcoming Saturday and decided to have their chicken sandwich for lunch on Friday. We did our math terribly wrong for the party and ended up with a bunch of leftover sliders. I'm on day 4 of eating them for breakfast (amazing with a fried egg and their crunchy chili oil), lunch, and dinner. We are finally cleared out of leftovers and I'm debating grabbing a breakfast sandwich from them in the morning when I drop off the borrowed tray. Simply, they are that good. If you're looking at this, you're too late. Just to get anything from them, it really is worth it. read more

* A restaurant that doesn't sell coffee!!?? * The water they serve in a fancy bottle is tap water, and not very tasty. * Fried egg sandwich served in a hamburger roll. But GREAT service and great vibes. read more

My friend & I tried one of their chicken sandwiches while strolling through the Tuesday Farmers Market in the Lucchesi Center parking lot. It was ok, nothing spectacular to write home about but it did the job of being our lunch! Fast foward to Belfare now having opened a store front (they still do the Tuesday Farmers Market from what I'm told) that is open Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm and that's it. Was down in the area of their store front and it was just about lunch time so I swung in there and ordered the Fire House Special Fried Chicken Sandwich and Furikaka with sesame mayo fingerlings (their version of french fries) and I took it back to work to share with my friend. It was DEEEEELIOUS!! The Furikaka fingerlings were to die for (so addicting!!) and the way fill overfilled the box that we shared along with splitting the sandwich it was plenty of food for the two of us!! Wish they were open on Saturdays then I could go there more often, which may or may not be a good thing for my waistline and wallet. LOL If you are near their store front between 10 & 2 Monday through Friday or at the Tuesday Farmers Market at the Lucchesi Center I would highly suggest trying the fingerlings and the Fire House Special Fried Chicken sandwich!! read more

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"WOW! No one does a chicken sandwich better than Belfare! So lucky to have them right down the street. Between the amazing salads, sides, and friendly staff, it's consistent perfection every time." read more

Amazing hidden gem. Excellent food and service was great. Totally recommend. Will definitely be back. Ambience was good also.

Grilled chicken salad with strawberry lemonade is the perfect combo for a nice lite lunch that will keep you full all day long. Thanks Belfare for another amazing lunch. read more

Belfare - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

I live out of town, but I try and go here any chance I get, and every time is perfection! Their ability to have such consistency is rare in the food industry. It really can't be overstated how wonderful every single thing they serve is. The meals are perfectly cooked, seasoned and served up with attentiveness and most importantly kindness. Besides the food which is always the most important to me (a foodie), it's always clean (and cute) inside. Seriously, try this place ASAP. read more

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Spring is here and so is the Spring Salad Yum Yum Yum are my three words for it. Fresh peas, delicious artichoke hearts , and other goodies and the perfect dressing. I ordered grilled chicken and added the sesame crunch spice that was offered to my chicken and this just was an amazing lunch. I will be back soon for that one. My friend had the same thing but with the fried chicken and she absolutely loved it. Delicious!! Once again friendly service and quality food. We will be back again and again. read more

SOOOOO good in every way! Delicious, moist yet crispy chicken. We loved the sandwich, with the tangy simple slaw and the delicious pickles. Bread was super soft too. The salad was also stellar -- using local ingredients like baby artichokes and Meyer lemon for the vinaigrette. We were also super impressed with the service. Friendly and efficient. Water was brought out ice cold! The cold brew coffee is pretty awesome. Would return in a heartbeat! read more

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Pickle plate is OFF THE HOOK... Fingerling potatoes are amazing... And yes, great chicken sandwiches.. Insanely expensive though read more

Okay Y'all That was a GREAT fried chicken sandwich! I also got the pickled veggies and Mac and cheese and everything was AMAZING Customer service was friendly and pickup was fast! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning soon!!! read more

Came here with a couple buddies for lunch. The staff was super friendly and the food came out super quickly. The chicken sandwich was very good! Their Habanero hot sauce was an interesting touch. All the ingredients were super fresh. All the food was delicious! I'll certainly be back in the future. read more

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The Firehouse Chx Sammy was off the chart. It's a current special, Smokey bacon and just yummy!! good

Off the beaten path but IYKYK. Chicken sandwich is 10 outta 10- crispy but juicy with a soft bun and enough fixins to complement but not overtake the star of the sandwich. Homemade chips are a must. Nice staff with sunny attitudes. Excellent spot for lunch. read more

We've been wanting to check out Belfare for ages, but they're only open M-F and we both work so we've never had a chance. Thankfully, Monday was a holiday and we were finally able to check it out. We're glad that we did! We stopped in just after they opened and wanted to try a couple of the things from the menu, so we ordered a breakfast sandwich (with bacon, because why not), a crispy chicken sandwich, and the furikake potatoes. While we were waiting for our food, I was scoping out the sesame chili crunch and they were nice enough to give us some pickled vegetables drizzled with some of it to taste. The chili crunch is delicious - so much sesame flavor and not super spicy (just a hint of chili), and so much amazing texture from all the sesame seeds. We also tried out their hot sauces and both were really tasty. We ended up taking a bottle of the "Belfire" home with us. The breakfast sandwich was great, but who says you can't have a fried chicken sandwich for breakfast? The fried chicken sandwich is probably one of the best I've had. The chicken is super juicy and with a perfectly crisp, thin exterior that isn't so over-the-top thick that the chicken is no longer the star of the sandwich. The buns they use for both sandwiches are absolutely divine - so rich and flavorful, and yet soft and super pillowy at the same time. The pickles and slaw are cool, crisp, and tangy and work in absolute harmony with the fried chicken and the bun. I can't think of a more perfectly composed fried chicken sandwich. It really is that good! The furikake potatoes are dangerous. They're unassuming, but once you start eating them, you simply can't stop. The aioli that comes with the potatoes is so delicious and perfectly complements the potatoes. The only major bummer (for us) is that we'll have to wait for the next 3-day weekend to be able to get our next fix :) read more

I love Belfare! Farm Stand salad, add fried or grilled chicken. Hands down THE BEST SALAD IN TOWN! read more

Belfare - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

I used Belfare's catering for a memorial, and they were fabulous!! Eric helped me put together a great menu, the food was delicious, plenty of it. And the guest loved it. They help us place the salad so it would look as beautiful in my bowl as it did when they delivered. I would highly recommend them as a Caterer. read more

Amazing sandwiches! Great taste, clean environment, welcoming staff. Pricey, but great quality!

Just had a fabulous chicken sandwich for lunch yesterday. Also the breakfast sandwich. my husband goes to Kaiser occasionally and his treat at the end of the appointment is Belfare. Always pleasant welcoming and delicious. read more

The crispiest and tastiest chicken you'll ever have! The bun they use for their sandwiches is so soft and tasty. We have loved every single thing we've had here. And we love pairing the food with some of the small bottles of bubbly they sell. Don't miss out on their specials! read more

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So I called in and ordered and it took about 15 minutes to be ready. The sandwhich was pretty yummy I loved how much chicken there was in it and the pickles were very good. I'm not too much a fan of the hot sauce but overall wasn't bad! The only bad part is I believe I spent about $23 for this on its own and that to me is way overpriced for what it is. I didn't even get fries or a drink. The people who worked there were very nice! I would recommend for the flavor but not the price. read more

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Literally the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. I only come on Yelp when it blows my mind so do not hesitate. Go get this, NOW! I mean it. My girlfriend and I had the classic fried sandwich and the special sandwich of the day which was a Jamaican Jerk fried chicken and they were TO. DIE. FOR!!! It's a Little pricy but their portions are crazy large. A couple could probably split one sandwich and enjoy an additional side and be complete satisfied! read more

Belfare - Classic fried chicken sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

I'll dream of this salad. Added crunchy delicious fried chicken and tossed in a perfect tahini dressing. read more

Belfare - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Very tasty, not the 'run-of-the-mill'. Great attentive service. Interesting menu. We will go again!

Their fried chicken sandwich is beyond compare. It is a truly sinful pleasure. And don't miss the fingerling potatoes with the sesame aioli dip. The people that work there are most personable. It is a small space, but it is worth it. read more

We sought out Belfare because I am forever on this quixotic quest for the best fried chicken sando. I've been disappointed many times, but this time...SCORE! Not only was the sandwich perfecto, the fingerlings were a big win too. The sauces that came with the potatoes- another win. The staff were all delightful, accommodating, and helpful. We are definitely making the short drive from Santa Rosa to Petaluma again to enjoy everything that is Belfare. Bravo! read more

Belfare - Chicken sando, fingerlings, sauces -YUM!! - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Loved it! Very warm welcome as soon as I walked in. Love the small menu, so hard to choose everything sounded so good. I chose from the specials menu on the wall. I ordered the Torta Verde sandwich, fried chicken with avocado, tomatillo sauce, jalapeños, mayo,cilantro I'm sure I forgot something, but trust me so good. I also ordered the Sugar Snap Peas absolutely delicious I ate every bite and will dream about it until I go back or make it ! I can't wait to go back and support this wonderful restaurant. read more

Belfare - Sugar Snap Peas and Torta Verde Chicken Sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - Petaluma, California

Dynamite chicken sandwich. I got the firehouse, which was awesome, and fingerling potatoes - also awesome. Ideally, I would've had another person to share the potatoes with bc a sandwich and potatoes was a bit much, even for my appetite. My only regret was taking it to-go. Traveling back to work made the sandwich a bit messier than it would've been if I had taken the time to eat there. Next time, I'm coming home with some of their homemade sauces. read more

Delicious, go there! The chicken sandos are amazing, crispy but not overly coated with breading, really good slaw on top, beautifully dressed in a vinegar based dressing, fabulous buns. Also get the authentic potato chips, three or four different potatoes used, like nothing you've gotten before in chips! read more