I came in with my family on a Friday night. There are about 3 parties of patrons tabled with people eating, I waited in line for 15 min before someone told me to order myself through the machine at a distance. There were at least 3-4 families behind me waiting to order food wondering wtf is happening. Why did it take them that long? Who knows. So guess what we did? We went to the machine and ordered. There were a total of 7 people working so no they weren't short in staff. If they keep this up I see tough days ahead for this place. Oh yea the food? It was aiight but I wasn't looking for gourmet food anyway. Just a place for a quick sandwich meal. Will I come back? Probably not for some time after this. read more

Not happy with this place at all! I walked in, the place looked clean. The parking lot tends to be a nit of a mess. Its a combination or crappy drivers that are even crappier for parking. And it just seems to be full all the time. There's a Whole food here and other businesses that look like get good foot traffic in them. I was really looking forward to ordering some lunch for my family and me. The place was empty and I could hear employees in the back talking. I started to say Hello? So they can hear me and I can put in an order and they stayed quiet. I said Hello a few times and no one ever came out. I was there pretty much saying hello in an empty restaurant. I was shocked at it was lunch time and I always thought Boudin would be busy. I know the one in SF is always busy. It felt so wrong that they knew I was there and decided to not come out and take my order. If they had ran out of chowder or something essential they could have came out and told me. But they lacked the minimal respect to even acknowledge me. I never came back and never will. I guess if I ever want Boudin again it will have to be at another location. read more

I ordered through door dash and wanted the half sandwich and soup combo, my dasher sent me a chat saying they gave him the wrong order, so my order had to be remade and I waited a while longer. When I got my food, I was SO disappointed with the amount of chicken salad on the bread, it was probably 2 tablespoons of salad and was assembled so it looked like it was more. I will not be ordering from this place again, the tomato soup however was good though. read more

Boudin SF - Chicken Salad Sandwich half, look at how sad this sandwich is - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

The clam chowder bowl in sourdough and the pastries are all phenomenal. It's a clean restaurant with nice staff and lots of different places to hang out. Always like coming here and will continue to return every time we visit San Francisco. read more

Boudin SF - Chowder bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

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Always been curious what items were available. Weather has been awfully cold and wanted to get some warm clam chowder. Got the bread bowl and side of spicy ranch fries. Clam chowder was standard and fries were perfect fried. Don't recommend the upgrade to spicy ranch for additional $2 since it didn't make a significant difference. Staff was extremely friendly and customer based was mostly retired folks plus regulars getting bread. Atmosphere was nice and pleasant. Most customers ordered salad or the combos since those items looked like the best deal. Will drop by in the future if nearby. read more

Boudin SF - Clam Chowder Bread Bowl @ $10.29 - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

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I came here because I needed to kill time on a Saturday. The parking lot is messy because people, lol. I got in and ended up ordering at the kiosk, it was pretty easy and straight forward. I just got the half salad and soup, it was good. Nothing too fancy, elevated hospital food lol. Overall, the location is good, but it doesn't help that whole foods is right there also. read more

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What can I say but I wish I could eat here everyday! The bread divine, the smell of sourdough wafts throughout the street and welcomes you in! The Clam Chowder bread bowl is just heavenly, not over salted and not under flavored just perfectly executed! Sitting by the fireplace on a cool breezy day perfect! The line was not too long and the service was fast and efficient! read more

Boudin SF - Boudin Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

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Food and Service here is great. I usually do take out but a couple months back we did a sit down and it was not too crowded. Experience was great. I definitely recommend this Boudin location. read more

Boudin SF - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

We came in for a quick and healthy meal since we were in the area and needed to pick up items from Whole Foods. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. The restaurant was about half full, but we still received our food timely We ordered a pick Two, that's a sandwich and a bowl of clam chowder. The meal was served quickly, and the soup was hot, it was just what we needed read more

Boudin SF - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

3.5 stars, rounded up. We needed something quick after spending the day in Fremont with appointments, and The Wife had a craving for grilled cheese and tomato soup. Googling that, Boudin SF was recommended. You order at a counter, pay, and they give you a number for your table. So, like half table service. They also bus your table. The sandwich looked quite hardy, and the soup was presented with croutons in the center, a nice touch. I ordered a Caesar salad, and she ordered a side of fries. Both also came with a bunk of chewy bread and butter. The salad could have used more flavoring in the dressing. There was no hint of anchovies, and it needed more pepper. I liked the Parmesan shavings. The croutons were large and crunchy, and had more flavor than the salad. The sandwich was fine, as was the soup. Neither thrilled, but it hit the spot, and there was a half of each to take home. We probably should have ordered the half and half combo, but oh well. The place is bright and the ceilings high. Not much ambient noise. For some reason, they brought us spoons and knives with napkins, but no fork for me. Strange. Still, a good experience. read more

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Food was fine, Short Rib sandwich nicely done, Clam Chowder bowl was good. Cashier was friendly. The dining area a disaster. read more

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No wonder they only got 3 stars. First was the encounter with the staff, the lady took my order was friendly but the guy prepared the food, he didn't even check when there's new order, made me wait, then he was rude when handed me my order. After I got the food, I was so disappointed that with the price, I only got a little over half of soup in the bowl, but thank goodness for the bread or else I think I will be still hungry after. :( read more

Boudin SF - For the price I paid, I got just a little over half of soup in the bowl :( - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

It's been a bit since I've been back to Boudin, primarily since they've changed their monthly free loaf reward program - you now have to make a purchase within the month to get the loaf. Fortunately, they still offer the free cookie once a year on your birthday month. And it is with this freebie that brought me in this time around. What used to bring me in the door once a month has now limited my visits to once a year; to be honest, without the monthly freebie, Boudin rarely crosses my mind nowadays. Don't get me wrong, I am still a big fan of their bread and soups; it's just my food budget has shifted to other establishments more top of mind. This location is notoriously known to have some of the worst parking in this area. To mitigate the frustration in trying to find a spot, I just decided to park down the street near the residential properties and walk down (it was about a 3 minute walk). There is also another mall across the street that has more spots but similarly as competitive. I came in for a quick lunch alongside my birthday cookie and decided to get the "pick a pair" which allows you to pick two items among sandwiches, melts, soups, and salads. With soups, you can opt for the bread bowl with an extra one dollar charge. The meal is quite reasonable in price for the quality of food and amount. I selected the half smoked brisket melt and clam chowder in the infamous bread bowl. The sandwich was great in the flavor department but a bit weak in presentation; the singular slice of brisket was a bit sad as it sat there sandwiched flat between two slices of ciabatta. Personally, I would have sliced it to add a bit of volume to the sandwich and possibly enable the other ingredients and flavors to be better incorporated with each bite. The clam chowder was excellent as usual and the bread bowl certainly fills you up as it soaks up spoonfuls of the yummy soup. I also ended up redeeming my free sourdough long loaf after my purchase so the trip out sure seemed a lot more worth it! The service was pretty good; staff were friendly and efficient. The food came out fresh, correct, and well packaged for my return home. Overall, Boudin still has what it takes to thrive with its extensive menu with highlights on their sourdough loaves. Bread bowl and soups are the go to for me here but the melts and sandwiches are great too. The melts need a bit of a revamp, I think, to add some more volume - as they currently stand, they don't stand out too much. Their decision to change the reward system may be a cost reduction plan and to me, it has definitely hit their marketability (I don't even mention or recommend their rewards program anymore to friends and family). Well for the time being, they'll still get my business at least once a year, if I remember! read more

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I went yesterday to this location with my daughter and we got some clam chowder to go and she ate the homestyle mac & cheese while I had the new brisket sandwich She described the mac & cheese as past identical to Panera bread mac & cheese, and I described that sandwich as one of the sandwiches that Panera bread took off the menu sometime last year. The sandwich would've been better if the meat was chopped up, it wasn't evenly distributed enough across the bread and there could've been a little bit more sauce to make the flavors come out better I do like that they have the free loaf of bread option. If you're a member in their app, we take advantage of that all the time The clam chowder is always good and I have no complaints about it. I can't say that I would order these new manual items again, but I will always come in for the clam chowder and the wonderful bread. read more

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Seasonal Cookie - Ice Cream Sugar Cookie. My wife loved it! There was a choice between pink and green. The outdoor patio area shared with Whole Foods has like a cute fountain. read more

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Only got 1/2 a bow of soup since they didn't empty out the bread bowl and they don't even fill it up with soup. Quality is so bad here. read more

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I probably been here twice before for the last 3 years and unfortunately I haven't posted any reviews until now. So this will be based on today food experience, food we ordered Grilled tuna melt and Grilled short rib sandwich. Little disappointed on my Tuna sandwich it got less tomatoes ( maybe too smaller size?) and the tuna was not high quality? For me and again for me I'm looking for that zing taste especially for tuna. The cheese was very favorable and overall the Tuna melt size is good portion. The other sandwich was okay. Ambiance plenty of table and very nice staff. read more

if there were negative starts I would give them that. I got a 2x2 inch sandwich and a small bowl of soup for $23. What a scam...I will never order anything from them. read more

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Food was bad. All bread .. no stuffing. Place was clean and nice. Service was slow. I had ordered a sandwich read more

We went in for the first time this year and the menu had drastically changed. They no longer offer kids menu soups OR small soups. I wanted to ask/confirm with the employee so I waited at the cashier instead of using the kiosk. Seeing me at the cashier, the manager yelled at us "WE'RE UNDERSTAFFED, USE THE KIOSK" multiple times. Granted, the line was getting longer but the restaurant had no seated guests and he had decided that bussing dishes was more of a priority than tending to incoming customers. Put off by this, we walked over to Whole Foods to purchase soup instead. If I could give zero stars I would. Needless to say, we will never return. read more

Came to Boudin off Mowry on a rainy day hoping for some warm soup. We placed our order at the self-service kiosk, and when the food came out, both soup bowls were noticeably underfilled. For the price you pay, you'd expect the bowls to at least be filled to the top--especially since the bread bowl is already thick and takes up so much space. We politely asked if they could add a little more to one bowl, not both, and the staff member responded with, "they only put two scoops per bowl." And did not add more! Here is a photo... read more

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I ordered the clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl and it was amazing! The bread was just the right texture and was not overcooked at all. I also ordered the cheesy garlic bread which was a very generous portion for the price. The garlic bread was a little overcooked for my liking, but the flavor was great. It's very spacious inside and there was a lot of seating available when I went. I thought it was super convenient that you could just order on the kiosk and have your food brought out to you. The service was great as well, and the workers were quick to answer any questions I had. Overall, I would definitely come here again! I definitely don't think it's as good as the Boudin in San Francisco, but it'll definitely hit the spot if you're craving a clam chowder bread bowl. read more

Boudin SF - clam chowder bread bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

Love the sourdough bread here made by prestigious sourdough bread manufacturer in our Bay Area. We support local business and the sourdough bread here is quite healthy than other bakery. Plus it's next to WholeFood for shopping convenience read more

Food wasn't bad at all, came out fresh and hot. The customer service tho, wasn't good. I was ordering and the lady taking my order tells me to hold on and just disappears? I'm standing there waiting as someone else at the front taking orders is helping everyone behind me. A couple minutes pass as I'm just standing there and I finally say something, to which the other person at the front finally takes my order. While taking my order he also is taking his time and talking to his coworkers. The original girl who took my order also comes back during this time and is just giggling with her friend?? Pretty upsetting and unprofessional. read more

It's.... just okay. The parking lot is a nightmare, so arrive early and take your time. Inside, it's spacious with lots of seating. There's an outdoor patio as well. Although there were only 2 people in line ahead of me, it took a good 10 minutes to get to the front. They have an ordering screen at the front as well, which I should have used had I known it was there. My tuna sandwich was blah and very dry. The bread was super chewy. Nothing special for over $11. read more

The sandwiches were really dry and the pizza was just meh. I expected better, especially with how well-known they are for their bread.

Wow. Haven't been to Boudin in a while but was severely disappointed with my salad and bread side. The salad is so small and no longer do you get a roll, but one slice of bread. Honestly, the price has gone up, which I understand, so don't lessen the amount read more

Boudin SF - Crispy Chicken & Avo Caesar - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

Terrible customer service, I know you're ready to go, but I still paid for food. No pride in their work. Ordered a chilli bread bowl but they were out so I got the clam chowder with no bread bowl, just 2 pieces of bread. They still charged me the full price. Won't be back for overpriced and underwhelming food. read more

Boudin SF - Paid in full price for bread bowl with chilli, but instead received clam chowder and 2 pieces of bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

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I've been coming to Boudin SF Fremont for years now and it never disappoints. I've always been impressed with the service up and down the line, specially Arianna Schreiber who always greets my son and I with a warm smile and a cheerful hello. I was pleased they brought back the multi grain loaf after replacing it with seeds and grains. My son loves the soups, specially tomato and the melts and the chocolate chip cookies of course! Cheers and I hope to keep coming back for as long as I can. read more

Our go to place for quick lunch. Staff are courteous and restaurant is clean.Never disappoints with food read more

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Food is decent but portions have been getting smaller. To be honest, this is my go to spot for chowder but I've been trying to come a lot less due to the increasingly bad service. They are perpetually understaffed. Wait times on weekends can be 30min to an hour until you get your food. The guy at the pass hates his job. When you ask him a question regarding your order, he glares at you and shouts "WHAT?!" Over time, I've learned to just chill on my phone and wait for my order (meanwhile I see other customers get yelled at). Like I get you're busy and multitasking, but where is the common courtesy for the bare minimum of service? I work in healthcare and even if I have patients yelling at me, I keep my cool and communicate with them with professionalism and kindness. I have tried so hard not to leave a bad review but I just can't avoid it anymore. If you're gonna provide bad service, at least get the order correct? 3 out of 5 times, my order would be incorrect. The cookie I ordered would be wrong or the chicken cesar salad didn't have chicken. Please, for the love of God, be kind to each other and to your customers. After a long day at work, I don't wanna listen to a guy yelling at at both the other employees or customers. Even if you hate your job, please don't take it out on others. read more

I went with a few friends today. The place was clean. The Barbecue Chicken Salad was delicious. The serving size was pretty big. The salad came to the table very promptly. The servers can be more friendly but they weren't rude. They don't go out of their way to make conversation. So, I have nothing to complain about. read more

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Clam chowder - I personally feel like there weren't enough clams in the soup I got which was a little disappointing but I guess can be expected at a chain like this. A little sad the soup was so little in the bread bowl. The bread takes up a majority of the dish. Bread bowl - bread bowl was 65% bread and 35% soup which was really disappointing so I barely had any of the bread. I saved it for broccoli cheddar soup I had at home. Pepperoni pizza - pretty good! Boyfriend and I really liked it. A lot of pepperonis as you can see which we like. Made with sourdough bread which makes it even better. Bacon jalapeño grilled cheese - boyfriend got this item and it was super good. I'm pretty sure he added bacon to the jalapeño grilled cheese on the menu. The bacon was a super good addition to the menu item. Overall the place was clean and food was 8/10. Solid choice for lunch! read more

Boudin SF - Clam chowder bread bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

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I placed a pick up order for 3:45. Establishment is not busy at all - way more employees than customers. 1 salad is all that I ordered. I get to the pick up counter and three workers are standing there, yet no one greets me or asks me for my name. I see my salad sitting on the high top between the kitchen and the pick up counter. One of the workers proceeds to announce that she's taking her 10 minute break. Another one spent about an entire 10 minutes making a milkshake (where the customer purchasing the milkshake demonstrated her frustration at how long it was taking to get her order). And the last worker walked to the back to not be seen again. I announced to the man that just made the milkshake that I would like my salad that has been sitting there, which is now 10 minutes past pick up time and he completely ignores me and proceeds to prep pick up orders for people that are not even there yet. I announced that it's now been over 10 minutes and my salad is just sitting there and I would like to receive it so that I can go. He finally grabs the salad and puts it in a bag. As I was standing there waiting for my salad, two other customers were complaining amongst each other about how long it was taking to get their very simple orders. I have been a loyal customer to this location for many years now and the customer service gets worse and worse overtime. I will be taking my business to Panera and I will be asking my fellow FUSD colleagues to do the same. read more

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Wide variety of items on the menu; the clam chowder is always excellent. Service can be a little spotty at times, but otherwise Boudin is not bad! read more

Order online. It was very easy ready in five minutes. It's a short rib sandwich and it was very tasty. Comes with a mix green salad and no extra charge. Quality is always there. Staff is friendly facility is clean. read more

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Service was horrible we paid at the self help kiosk and i asked for the bathroom code while my husband was ordering and the man behind the counter proceeded to ask me 20 questions like if im dining in ,if i already paid ,what my table number was?told me to pay before he gave me the code i told him my husband literally just paid then had to wait 20 minutes for a really nasty caramel frappe because apparently he didn't know how to make it and had to wait for the other worker to get off break. read more

Boudin SF - Salted Caramel Frappe - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California

Waited like 40 minutes for food although restaurant was really empty. Slow cooks. Bald guy with glasses was chill. Food was cold.

Ordered a crispy chicken Caesar wrap. The tortilla used was so old, my whole wrap came apart immediately. Really bad quality of food! I called the manager at the store. Besides giggles and saying sorry twice, nothing to fix the issue was done. Very disappointing! Bad customer service! read more

Boudin has the best sandwiches, soups, and salads. Its main location is obviously in San Francisco, but there is also one in Fremont. This location is clean everytime I come here. I usually have half combo with Clam Chowder and Turkey Cranberry Sandwich since it's only around 600 calories. Never bother to really try other items, but I know that they taste good based on what I tried so far. read more

Boudin SF - Half Combo: Turkey Cranberry Sandwich and Clam Chowder - Sandwiches Near Me - Fremont, California