Brenda's French Soul Food

Restaurant · American & BBQLittle Saigon

No dishes marked gluten free

84 dishesmenu read 9 Novorder.online

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Lunch & Dinner

Served all day

Oysters

  • Casino$5

    Bacon, scallion, biscuit crumbs, parmesan, swiss

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tchoupitoulas$5

    Cayenne butter, garlic, herbs

    Likely dairy

  • Orleans$5

    Blackened Voodoo bbq sauce

  • Oyster Flight$15

    Can't decide? Try a sampling of each!

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Starters

  • Basket of Hot Garlic Butter Beignets$9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crawfish Beignets$6

    Spiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hushpuppies$7

    Chipotle rémoulade

  • Big Easy BBQ Shrimp$17

    Jumbo shrimp swimming in a spicy cayenne butter sauce

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Onion Soup Gratinée$10

    Melted swiss cheese crouton

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Entrées

  • Kale & Chicory Salad$14.75

    Red grapes, toasted almonds, red onion, cow's milk feta, sugarcane vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo$17

    Okra, steamed white rice & scallion. Served with toasted French roll

    Likely gluten

  • Red Beans & Rice—Oh So Nice!$17

    Smoky, spicy stewed kidney beans with andouille sausage & steamed white rice. Served with toasted French roll

    Likely gluten

  • Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy$25

    Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Catfish & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy$25

    Crispy catfish nuggets, cheddar grits

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Catfish des Allemands$27

    Bronzed catfish, crawfish étouffée, pecan rice pilaf

    Likely nutsLikely fish

  • Spicy Pasta Orleans$27

    Sautéed shrimp, crawfish, mussels & andouille sausage with fusilli pasta in a spicy red pepper garlic cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Seafood Gumbo Deluxe

    A big ol' bowl chock full of shrimp, blue crabmeat, andouille sausage, okra, chicken & crab legs. Served with all the rice & French bread…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Brenda's Fried Chicken

  • Thigh, Drumstick & Biscuit$13.75

    Likely gluten

  • Breast, Wing & Biscuit$13.75

    Likely gluten

  • Half Chicken & Two Biscuits$27.50

    Likely gluten

  • Drumstick or Wing$3.75
  • Chicken Thigh$6
  • Chicken Breast$6

Sandwiches

  • Vegan 'Que$15.75

    Smoked tofu dressed with bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, dill pickles & vegan mayo. Served with a small green salad, creole potato salad or…

    VeganLikely glutenLikely soy

  • Croque Monsieur$18

    Baked ham & swiss with béchamel sauce on sliced sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Big Mama's Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17

    Our secret recipe spicy fried chicken on a toasted bun with mayo, dill pickles, lettuce & tomato

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Brenda's Fried Seafood Po' Boy$19

    Choose from cornmeal-fried shrimp or catfish, with lettuce, tomato, dill pickles & chipotle rémoulade

    Likely gluten

  • Muffaletta Sandwich$20

    Salami, ham mortadella, provolone, mozzarella & Swiss, dressed with house olive salad on a seeded Italian roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Beignets

  • Plain Beignets$9

    For the die-hard traditionalist

    Likely gluten

  • Chocolate Beignets$15

    Filled with molten Ghirardelli chocolate

    Likely gluten

  • Granny Smith Apple Beignets$15

    Sweetened with cinnamon-honey butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crawfish Beignets (Three)$18

    Spiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Three Way Beignets$13

    One each: Plain, apple, & chocolate

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beignet Flight$19

    One each: Crawfish, plain, apple, & chocolate

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Ube Beignet$6.75

    Filipino purple yam beignet filled with ube coconut jam & white chocolate

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

On the Side

  • Country Sausage Gravy$6

    Likely gluten

  • Cornmeal-fried Shrimp or Catfish$13

    Likely shellfish

  • Cornmeal-fried Oysters$15

    Likely shellfish

  • Collards with Bacon$6
  • Cream Biscuit$4.25

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cole Slaw$4.50
  • Creole Potato Salad$5
  • Mac & Cheese$6.25

    Likely dairy

  • Grits$5.25
  • Cheese Grits$6.25

    Likely dairy

  • Fries$5
  • Green Salad$5
  • Corn Succotash$6
  • Garlic Spinach$6

Side Cups

  • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo (Side Cup)$8.50
  • Red Beans & Rice with Andouille (Side Cup)$8.50

Brunch

Served 'til 3pm. Brenda's Kickass Breakfast Club: Mon–Fri, 8am–11am, dine in & take out, holidays excluded, limit 5 sandwiches per guest

Brenda's Kickass Breakfast Club

  • Basic B Sandwich$5

    Fried egg, bacon, American cheese, tomato, butter-toasted roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • High on Hog Sandwich$5

    Smoky ham, fried egg, ham jam, American cheese, tomato, butter-toasted roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Messy Mess Sandwich$6

    Runny egg, fried chicken cutlet, devil dip, American cheese, chipotle rémoulade, tomato, butter-toasted roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pillow Queen Sandwich$5

    Fluffy scramble with succotash & white cheddar, chipotle rémoulade, tomato, butter-toasted roll

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • HBIC Sandwich$5

    Ham, bacon & pimento cheese scramble with bread & butter jalapeños & scallion, butter-toasted roll

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Club Sides & Such$1.99

    Choose from small potato hash, small grits, a plain beignet, or a cup o' Joe. Only available with purchase of a breakfast sandwich

House Favorites

  • Cream Biscuit & Country Sausage Gravy$15

    With two eggs any style

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo (Cup)$8.50

    Okra, steamed white rice & scallion

  • Chicken & Andouille Gumbo (Bowl)$17

    Okra, steamed white rice & scallion. Served with toasted French roll

    Likely gluten

  • Hangtown Fry$27

    Crispy oyster, bacon & scallion scramble, with grits or hash, plus cream biscuit or toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Pork Belly$25

    Poached egg, cheddar grits, spicy onion relish

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Grillades & Grits$25

    Beef cutlets braised in creole gravy, served with grits & two eggs any style, plus cream biscuit or toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

French Toast

  • Classic French Toast$15

    Three thick slices of cinnamon-battered brioche

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Butter Pecan French Toast$17

    Our classic french toast topped with butter pecan sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Bananas Foster French Toast$18

    Our classic french toast smothered in warm butter rum sauce with caramelized bananas & whipped cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Ours Eggs Benedict

  • Eggs Benedict Florentine$21

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict Fried Chicken$23

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict Ham$23

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Eggs Benedict Fried Catfish$23

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Eggs, Etc.

  • Two Eggs Any Way You Like$14

    Likely egg

  • Corn Succotash & White Cheddar Omelette$20

    Corn, zucchini, tomato, lima beans, onion & sweet pepper succotash

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Andouille Sausage & Cheddar Omelette$24

    Mushrooms, scallions, sauce piquant

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Tofu Hash$19

    Blackened tofu, corn succotash, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes. Choice of toast, cream biscuit or fruit

    Likely soy

On the Side

  • Bacon$5
  • Ham$6
  • Link or Andouille Sausage$6
  • Chicken Sausage$8
  • Creole Chicken Cutlet$7
  • Fried Shrimp or Catfish$13

    Likely shellfish

  • One Egg Any Style$2.75

    Likely egg

  • Sourdough Toast$3

    Likely gluten

  • Potato Hash$5.25
  • Fresh Fruit$6

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcomevenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menuvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address652 Polk Street, Little Saigon, 94102
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · American & BBQ
Phone+1 415-345-8100
Websitefrenchsoulfood.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from order.online
Hours
  • Monday8am–8pm
  • Tuesday8am–3pm
  • Wednesday8am–8pm
  • Thursday8am–8pm
  • Friday8am–8pm
  • Saturday8am–8pm
  • Sunday8am–8pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Brenda's French Soul Food

Does Brenda's French Soul Food have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Brenda's French Soul Food coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Brenda's French Soul Food open?

Monday: 8am–8pm. Tuesday: 8am–3pm. Wednesday: 8am–8pm. Thursday: 8am–8pm. Friday: 8am–8pm. Saturday: 8am–8pm. Sunday: 8am–8pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Brenda's French Soul Food online?

Yes, through Book online: https://resy.com/cities/sf/brendas-french-soul-food?date=2021-03-03&seats=2

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