Brenda's French Soul Food

4.5(6,054)

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Location & Hours

Address

652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 8:00 PM

Monday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Contact Information

(415) 345-8100

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About Brenda's French Soul Food

Cozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on August 31, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 6,054 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Mary Smith

a month ago

We had the catfish and fried chicken Benedict, grillades and grits and the bananas fosters french toast. The portions are all shareable, and that we did! Perfect texture and flavors from all menu item...

StiLL Ro

2 months ago

Wow, our server was so helpful and kind. The food spoke for itself. Absolutely delicious. We went on a Sunday morning in June. The vibe was chill lots of small groups and couples coming in and out. We...

Wendy Chang

2 weeks ago

Reservation recommend. The food is delicious and the portions are large. I hope I can try more dishes. Servers are nice and willing to introduce dishes. Just tables are so close.

John Meyers

2 months ago

The food was excellent. We’re not big eaters, so we usually split one order, but we got the Crawfish Beignets and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, both to split between the two of us. It was plenty of food...

Luiz Oliveira

3 months ago

It is probably one of the best restaurants in San Francisco. The food is incredible and fresh. Catfish and grits are so good, that biscuit OMG! Also, the price is very reasonable because the portions...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a highly positive dining experience, characterized by delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is highly recommended.

Customer Favorites

Standout dishes include the beignets (especially crawfish beignets), catfish and grits, and fried chicken Benedict. The spicy chicken sandwich is also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The service is consistently praised as helpful and kind. The atmosphere is described as chill, suitable for small groups and couples.

Value & Quality

The food is described as incredible, fresh, and flavorful, with perfect texture. Customers feel the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable.

Areas for Improvement

Table spacing may be an issue, as one reviewer mentioned tables being too close together.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight the large, shareable portions and the helpfulness of the staff in introducing dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brenda's French Soul Food located?

Brenda's French Soul Food is located at 652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA.

What is the price range at Brenda's French Soul Food?

Brenda's French Soul Food is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Brenda's French Soul Food?

The listed hours for Brenda's French Soul Food are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Brenda's French Soul Food?

Call Brenda's French Soul Food at (415) 345-8100. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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