Eating clam chowder from an original San Francisco sourdough bread bowl is no longer just for people living adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge. Boudin SF is a charming new addition to the Loehmann’s Plaza—along Fair Oaks Boulevard—and it gives us access to “The City” sans Fishermans Wharf. The new café is “fast casual” with counter and sit-down service. The dining area is lively, and there is also a small outdoor patio. Boudin boasts a diverse selection of comfort American classics, such as grilled cheese (made with havarti, cheddar, parmesan and served on chunky sourdough bread), the baguette burger (Niman Ranch beef on a garlic baguette), sourdough crust pizza and a hearty crab mac n’cheese. It also has a breakfast menu with sandwiches, pizzas made with bacon, tomato and egg, and French toast of sourdough bread. Cindy Arora

Reservations: Not needed

Insider tip: Busy weekend mornings.

Payment methods: Amex, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Alcohol: Wine and beer

Hours: Monday–Saturday: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.