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Brenda's French Soul Food

7.7Locals Score / 10

#5 of 20 Restaurants in San Francisco

Known forFried ChickenButter Pecan French ToastCrawfish BeignetsEggs Poutine
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Brenda's French Soul Food blends French and New Orleans cuisine in an unassuming, affordable spot on Polk Street. Must-tries include the fried chicken, French toast (especially the Butter Pecan), crawfish beignets, and Eggs Poutine—all consistently praised for bold flavors and generous portions. The place gets very busy and noisy, especially during peak times, so expect a lively atmosphere.

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Hours
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Price$$
Phone(415) 345-8100
Websitefrenchsoulfood.com
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Last verifiedJuly 21, 2026

Locals Score

7.7/10
  • Value8.0
  • Excellence8.0
  • Local love7.5
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Lasting reputation8.5
  • Distinctiveness8.0
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Last reviewed July 21, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.