Watch bakers shape sourdough loaves through the demonstration bakery windows, then order clam chowder in a bread bowl with indoor and outdoor seating.
Local Legend: The Sourdough Starter That Survived 1906, Fisherman’s Wharf
What is actually true: The rescue is company and family lore, told by Boudin’s museum and by SF Travel; we found no independent record of it. Boudin’s own history says the bakery dates to 1849, that it is “believed” Isidore Boudin got his starter from a Gold Rush miner, and that Louise ran the bakery after his death in 1887. Boudin says it still adds a portion of the original mother dough to every batch. One myth KQED does knock down: the famous sourdough bacteria was first identified here but is not unique to San Francisco.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
Bakers Hall (lower level). Bistro Boudin (upper level) opens 11:30am, same closing times.
From the venue’s own page, checked September 19, 2026. Holiday hours and one-off closures can differ.
Getting There
- MJefferson St & Taylor StF Market & Wharves streetcar · 31 m, about 1 min walk
- MTaylor St & Bay StPowell–Mason cable car · 0.2 mi, about 5 min walk
- BEmbarcadero BART1.5 mi, about 37 min walk
Transit directions, including buses
Nearest Muni Metro, streetcar and cable car stops and BART stations, from SFMTA and BART published stop data. Distances are straight-line, and walking times are our estimate. Buses aren’t listed here.
More in Fisherman's Wharf
Coming up Nearby
- Fisherman’s Wharf Chowder Fest Sat, Oct 24 · Triangle Lot & Little Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf
- San Francisco Veterans Day Parade Sun, Nov 8 · Fisherman's Wharf (Jefferson Street)
- PIER 39 Christmas Tree Lighting Thu, Dec 3 · PIER 39
Places in the Neighborhood
- Aquarium of the Bay Attractions
- Musée Mécanique Museums
- The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop Ice Cream & Treats
Mentioned in Our Guides
Cite this page: Project SF, “Boudin Bakery at Fisherman’s Wharf”, projectsf.com/listings/boudin-bakery-at-fishermans-wharf/ (updated ).