After visiting some friends in the area, we were a little hungry and decided to get a bite to eat before our long drive home. I ordered the bacon cheese melt and my husband ordered the tuna melt. Both sandwiches tasted pretty good. The bacon cheese melt was hot. The bread was a parm grilled sourdough bread. It was a nice texture, firm but not hard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was quiet. Not a lot of people in the place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some of the tables needed wiping down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are nice. read more

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Came in here to grab a black coffee and 2 milkshakes for the kids. All to go. The ordering process was long. The staff seemed confused and maybe not awake yet. It was a Sunday around midday. The place wasn't even busy and we waited over 10' minutes to get our drinks. The coffee was good tho! read more

Food was sub par. The New England Clam Chowder had very little clams in it AND thi was the first store that ruined the chowder by putting lots of Parsley, who ever heard of that ?? Also, the tomato soup was thicker than the chowder and didn't taste as good as from the store in Sacramento, CA !! read more

Lovely and friendly staff, good food that is standard across any boudin. Easy parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great fast casual place for lunch or to pick up some fresh sourdough or baked goods. We had sandwiches and salads for lunch and they even brought out food to our table and cleared our table afterwards (wish I had known about the clearing to tip appropriately while ordering). [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's both outdoor and indoor seating options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and well maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend the short rib sandwich-- yum! read more

Boudin - Short rib sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This is the second time I've gone to this location and been served a moldy bakery item. They are not maintaining fresh items in their display or their bakery case. They will not refund me unless I go back with the moldy bread which is just insane. This place used to be my favorite, but has gone severely downhill. Never again! read more

Boudin - Moldy bread served at this location - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Love this Boudin's! It's in a shopping center with lots of fun stores so there's a lot of free parking. If you join the Boudin's app you get a free loaf of their sourdough each and every month. I love their salads and butternut squash soup. The ribeye melt is my go to with the soup. They have great lunch specials. Happy Yelping! read more

The soup and the bread bowl is pretty good. My order was wrong visiting here. When I got my pizza it's very overcooked. I don't suggest anyone ordering pizza. The lady did not believe that my order was wrong and she didn't care. The pizza was overcooked. Maybe a different boudin will be a better choice to visit. read more

Boudin - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Their soup and bread bowls are 10/10! Being able to order online and walk up to get your food, is such a convenience! Great experience

The idea of a French dip with fresh sourdough bread couldn't keep away but it was a disappointment. The bread was so chewy it distracted from the overall quality. The dip was average and tasted watered down. The roast beef was the same like it was previously frozen. The bread was chewy and was very hard to take a bite of. I was looking so forward to trying this place out but very disappointed. read more

Boudin - French dip super chewy bread, like rubber - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This place is in a parking lot with a lot of other food places so parking can be challenging during lunch time. I walked in and was immediately greeted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place smelled amazing and the gentleman at the register was very nice and patient with me since it was my first time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I came specifically for the clam chowder but fell in love with the grilled cheese! The Brie grilled cheese with apple slices and fig jam blew my mind! I love a good charcuterie board and this was it for me... in sandwich form! The clam chowder was also excellent but I will definitely be back for the sandwich! read more

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Stop here for brunch. Disappointed! I had sourdough clams chowder, the soup was good but the bread too cold ,wasn't warming up ( toast) I went the other Boudin in San Francisco, South coast,,, Their bread was toasted keep warm inside with the soup and crispy outside But in this Boudin store the bread cold , not enjoyed. My Lovely had sandwich was okey. The service just okey ! read more

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Bread is fantastic. Service is so so, Help is more interested in anything but answering your questions and helping you decide what to order. Ordered the chili with cheese. Didn't have much cheese. Not to many customers at the time so you would think the service would be better. Will come back for the bread to go. Have to think about eating there again. Had to ask for a bad for the two loaves of bread I ordered. Not much on customer service read more

It was our first time to this location as we were driving around the neighborhood. There aren't many Boudins and I love their Sourdough bread! This is a fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. They also have a self serve drink station. Open Faced Dungeness Crab Melt - wow, this was pretty delicious! It had a great crab flavor but wasn't overwhelmed by the bread Boudin Burger - I took a bite and it was good Brie, Apple & Fig Jam - OMG this was super delicious! I couldn't decide between this and the crab melt so I ordered both expecting this to be our dessert. It did not disappoint! I would definitely order this again every time I'm here. The only small change I would make is slice the apples a bit thinner. Otherwise, it's a must get. Sandwiches come with either side salad or chips. We got both and the salad was not great. Maybe I just didn't like the dressing? I'll get it on the side next time. But it didn't taste fresh. The kettle chips were bagged and they were go[[HIGHLIGHT]]od. The restaurant was pretty clean for the most [[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]pa[[HIGHLIGHT]]rt. It wasn't too busy when we were t[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]h[[HIGHLIGHT]]ere. Loved that they have patio sea[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]ting. Service wasn't the best and it was minimal. Recommended! read more

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I haven't been to a Boudin in years and thought I'd have a sandwich and soup. $10 for about 8 tablespoons of broccoli cheese soup, which was watery. I couldn't bite through the crust it was so rubbery. Very disappointed. read more

As we approached the counter the manager ?(not sure and didn't get their name) was on the phone obviously handling a complicated order. We didn't mind waiting a few minutes but when they hung up the phone and walked away and into the kitchen without any acknowledgment/apology to us, we were quite shocked. They returned and again and took our order still, no apology. Needless to say, we didn't leave a tip. I did leave a tip on the table, the whole team shouldn't suffer for the act of one. The food was good and delivered quickly and the server was pleasant! read more

Awful service. Just tried a grubhub pickup and stood there for 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. When i finally got someone's attention, my food wasn't ready yet (which I guess is better than if it had just been sitting there getting cold)...so was 20 minutes after scheduled pickup time. The reason for the 1 star is not the lateness, but the insane lack of communication and basic hospitality. read more

What happened to the quality of the food here? Ordered the short rib Mac and cheese and it was disgusting. First of all for almost $16 I expect a bigger bowl than the tiny thing it comes in. Secondly it was just gross, meat was fatty, sauce was a fattening white cream that was already separating. The only good thing was the bread and butter. read more

Boudin - Never again. - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This place is a disaster ! I'm sitting here now for 20 min waiting for soup and 1/2 sandwich. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are 6 dirty tables and near the soda machine is filthy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I'm so sorry I wrote the review on the wrong Boudin location in SantaAna/Orange mall, it is very possible the Boudin food is much better at the Orange mall as I liked the one in South Coast plaza, I'm reposting this in the correct location in Huntington Beach. I last went to Boudin about 10 years ago after shopping in Nordstrom South Coast Plaza, it was not bad, all I had was a bowl of clam chowder. I never paid attention to the history but the order took so long so I read the history, wow there is such a monsieur name Boudin, boudin is French and it means blood sausage, it's kind of weird. He started his restaurant in San Francisco and made the sour dough a household name. It was established in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, son of a family of master bakers from Burgundy, France, by blending the sourdough prevalent among miners in the Gold Rush with French techniques. Boudin franchise came to Huntington Beach at least 6 years ago but I never went there, while waiting for my order at Zankou next door I ordered a clam chowder. I saw on the menu a combo a soup and 1/2 sandwich for $13.49 sounded like a good deal so I chose clam chowder and California burger. The burger was a big joke, the beef was literally black, hard as a rock, the description was so beautiful, avocado, special sauce, etc.. bc it was 1/2 I betcha the 1st 1/2 was many hours ago, I should have returned it had I lived closer, a total waste of money. OMG that was the biggest disaster ever, the clam chowder had no flavor, I added white and black pepper, more salt, nothing worked. If you want a good chowder, go to Market broiler. This restaurant chain is now incorporated w a CEO, it's mass produced and even selling in Costco. The corporate food is usually bland, nothing like what it used to be. The restaurant was almost empty and 4 tables had the sour dough bread left behind, I was glad I did not pay $1 for the bread bowl as obviously it was not good if everybody left it behind. I read some reviews so it is possible the salads might be good, my review was just on 2 items listed above. I had bad luck, I could not eat either the Zankou or Boudin, I'm looking forward to Las Vegas next week. Bacchanal here I come! read more

Boudin - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Person at register completely unprofessional to busy making jokes with his co workers had to ask my order multiple times because he wasn't paying attention to what I was saying . [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the staff was being loud talking about innaporiate things.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The shake was good thou. read more

Our decision to come here was a great one. So as we walked in we were greeted Nevaeh L name was on my receipt. (Not sure if it's his name) Anyways he was so resourceful with all my questions. Super cool to stop and give me his time rather than brush me off. So at that point whatever he was selling I buying. So we ordered the Florentine steak sandwich with a salad. Next up pizza bruschetta. He asked if I was a member I said no he said I should sign up there's many benefits from even a free loaf of bread!! I said where do I sign. It's free too. So let's start with the sandwich the steak was perfect slightly medium. The caramelized onions an peppers were perfect. The cheese I think was mozzarella but texture of burratta overall Amazing! The arugula I think was great combo for the sandwich. The last but not least the bread had a slight toast crust to it but yet soft for eating. The first bite made me feel that this was a place I was meant to eat at. It came with a seasonal green leaf salad with croutons. The dressing was balsamic a bit over dressed but it was bearable. I didn't mind the tart from the balsamic. Next was the pizza it had a tart sauce with cheese and cherry seasonal tomatoes with finely julienned fresh basil. The crust was nicely toasted with a little rim so the pizza toppings stayed in. Temperature was perfect. They also have Peet's coffee. So I made an iced coffee. Delish. Before I left I had to get a loaf of sourdough and also walked out with a mini loaf as well. I was so Thankful that he was out server. Thanks Boudins SF. read more

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If I could give negative stars I would. Ordered online for a pizza for my kid. I checked the pizza and a full slice was missing. Yes, missing. Took the pizza to the counter. No sorry...no shocked faces. The cook just said okay we'll redo it. So someone knowingly took/ate a slice and handed it over to the customer. Shameful, awful experience. read more

Went in her on a whim. Was in the parking lot about to go somewhere else and just wanted something different. Am so glad I did. I got the chicken club on toasted sourdough. It wasn't like a triple decker club at all - it was between two pieces of, I don't know - different kind of bread. I'm not technical. But it was fantastic. Seriously, top 5 sandwiches for me. Dude up front was super nice too. Mentioned that this restaurant is using the same sour dough starter since like 1849. That's crazy but whatever. Was really good. I also bought bread to take home. Hope you get that pineapple tattoo soon man! read more

I love Boudin anywhere else but the service here is AWFUL. I came to pick up a togo order, this guy (blue eyes, chubbier, working at the front, light brown hair) turned around like he's shocked there's a customer, i say "hi can i pick up my order please" and he goes "what????" what do you mean WHAT? I had to repeat myself and he says, name? I tell him and he walks over to the counter like it dreadful he has to do his work, I say thank you and not a second of acknowledgement. Are you guys just hiring anyone nowadays? Atleast make sure they have customer service skills if they're going to be working in customer service. Ridiculous. read more

Can't go wrong with coming here for the sourdough bread bowl with clam chowder. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would recommend coming in on a cold day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bread is good. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. You could probably share the bowl because of how much bread there is. read more

The food was good but I will not be returning to this location as the service was terrible. Julietta was rude taking our order, even ruder delivering it and rolled her eyes upon asking for corrections to our order. I tipped and even apologized for asking for the correction as I could see she was very busy, followed by her obviously being very annoyed. My daughter and I ordered without anyone else ordering in the restaurant at the time yet then waited for our food for an extended period of time despite seeing it ready on the counter. Julietta then prepared to go orders 7 times before delivering our food. My daughter's warm food was delivered cold which we didn't bother to address. Following our encounter I overheard another customer state she wasn't going to be the one asking for her beverage cups from her because of her attitude having her other guest go ask. It was clear at the time it was short staffed and she was stressed, but the abundant rudeness was unnecessary. read more

The meal was very enjoyable and the price was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the customer service is not only fast, but friendly. read more

You can never go wrong with a bread bowl with clam chowder from here. If you pair it with a sandwich (I always lean towards the Brie and Apple sandwich) it's a match made in heaven. It is A LOT of bread so if you are not into carbs, idk why you went there lol but it's a pretty great comfort food spot if you're looking for a hearty meal. It especially hit the spot because it's cooling down now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is also pretty open and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But tend to take our food to go. The bowl is kept separate from the soup so it's not all soggy when you get home :) read more

This place ran out of salads at 6:30 on a Tuesday night! Asked for the croutons on side of Mac & cheese - no croutons. Ordered a caprese sandwich and got an Italian sandwich. Not at all happy!!! read more

For takeout on Thursday, March 14, 2024. I received an offer from Boudin through my business email for 20% off a takeout order which would allow me and my family to try the 100% Dungeness crab meals of the Crab Louie salad, open-faced Dungeness crab melt, and crab & corn chowder. We would be in between doctor appointments and I planned to pick up the food after the first appointment. I placed the order online for pickup at 11:00 a.m. Two family members like being able to choose two items for a combo. One had broccoli cheddar soup and a half sourdough patty melt; the other, a half turkey avocado sandwich and half Crab Louie salad. We also ordered a crab and corn chowder with the bread bowl and the open-faced crab melt with mixed greens. For dessert, we ordered a lemon bar, a raspberry chocolate bar, a fudgy brownie, and a semi-sweet chocolate chip cookie. The caramel lover had to have a small sea salt toffee caramel milkshake to go with her sourdough patty melt. We also got our bread for the week with the sourdough lunch box. It was quiet when we entered the restaurant an hour after opening. There was one other person waiting for his order. I went up to the mobile app order counter and a lady helped find my takeout order. Another young woman got right to work on making the milkshake. The takeout order was packaged very neatly and compactly. It was a high wind day so I enjoyed the crab and corn chowder in the bread bowl the most. The mixed greens was the right choice with the open-faced crab melt which is rich and had a little too much pepper for me. The other people started enjoying their lunch before I could take photos of their food. The sourdough bread is fresh. I don't normally eat the ends but because the bread is fresh I ate an end piece. Our repeat orders here are the different soup and the turkey avocado sandwich. read more

Boudin - Crab & Corn Chowder and Open Faced Crab Melt - Bakeries Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I am hesitant to give this place a bad ranking. The food was hot and fresh and very good. The pricing seems to be higher than the last time, but then again everything has increased. I'm more upset with the service. The place wasn't even busy, practically empty, so the person who took my order had no excuse for being rude. The person was almost hostile. It was like I was interrupting his/her non busy self by wanting to place my order. One of my family members said I should have spoken up but I'm not confrontational. I just didn't leave a tip. I probably will not return to this location. The food is good but I can go to the other location if I want to eat Boudin. Very sad that restaurants keep employees who forget they work in the service industry. I will not post this person's name. I have it on my receipt. Maybe someone else will encounter the same employee. I hope they get a better experience. read more

My girlfriend and I had lunch at the Huntington beach location.. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It was the worst sandwich I have ever eaten. No flavor on the chicken salad and very dry. Hardly any chicken salad on the sandwich. It was basically a few chunks of chicken that didn't even cover the whole bread. Usually I get a sandwich loaded with salad made with nuts, celery, grapes. It was just bits of chicken. My girlfriend tuna salad was also horrible. Same as chicken salad. Hardy any tuna. No flavor. Never going back. I did complain to counter person. She said she knew it didn't mean much, but she was sorry. A caring business would have done more. read more

Some of the kindest people work here & their food is spectacular! We happened to visit when they were almost closing & they sent us home with lots of freshly baked bread, without any charge. Truly American customer service. read more

OMGTonight was my first time being at Boudin and it was truly delicious and yummy. The staff were so polite and generous, it was almost closing time and God Bless them when I told them it's my first time being there they gave us free fresh bread's. Im gonna go there again for sure but only because they were so nice and friendly to me and my boyfriend. I wished there were more than 5 stars because they definitely deserve more than 5. read more

Came for the famous Sourdough Chowder Bread bowl. Nothing impressive in my opinion. We enjoyed how you can watch them making the Sourdough through the window! However, I'd only get the bread to go next time read more

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This is my second time here, and I just want to say this is a must when I'm in the area. So far, what my family and I have tried has been delicious! The menu selection is great. You can get a burger, a salad, or even a pizza! (Even have a beyond burger for vegetarians). I just had a bread bowl-broccoli cheddar soup and it was fantastic! The staff here is always friendly. Looking forward to going back. Just want to say the OC is spoiled since there are no locations in LA, San Bernardino or Riverside counties. But, multiple stores in OC... come on?! Pro tip: Load the APP and sign up. Boudin gives you a free sourdough loaf every month. Another reason to come back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was extremely messy guest dishes everywhere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], lack of customer service but the food was ok definitely not coming back ever again!! read more

Forgot 5 bread bowls in my takeout order. Staff needs to get it together. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were no other people in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Poor customer service. read more

Husband came by to pick up some sourdough bread, in the large loaf and the tiny sizes. Both were good and perfect for our new balsamic vinegar and olive oil we purchased. read more

Been here a few times for lunch, or cookies-to-go, and every time I swear never again. Management really needs to train staff. Today 3 people stood in line waiting to order and no help was in sight. Eventually one very pleasant young guy showed up and jumped in. But the line got longer. 7 people were in line before a 2nd employee came to the counter. I bought 4 cookies which were handed to me without a bag! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is good, parking is tight, food is fair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is terrible. I'm not going back. read more