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Bistro La ChaumièreB+
607 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
· French restaurant, Bistro, Mediterranean restaurant
· San Francisco
Charming French bistro and crêperie with standout buckwheat galettes, solid classics, and fair prices; service warmth varies and occasional stock-outs and soggy fries appear.
Why this grade
Bistro La Chaumière delivers solid neighborhood dining through excellent food quality—buckwheat galettes with crisp edges, reliable onion soup, and moules-frites anchor the menu—but inconsistent execution (dry crepes, soggy fries) and variable service warmth prevent a higher grade. Fair pricing and a warm, classic bistro atmosphere make it competitive with respected local favorites, though it lacks the distinction or reliability to reach grade A territory.
One caveat: Service can be brusque or inattentive on off nights
What to order here
- Buckwheat galettes
- Sweet crêpes (banana/Nutella, strawberry, dark chocolate)
- Soupe à l’Oignon (French onion soup)
What stands out
- Crisp, delicate buckwheat galettes
- Onion soup with deep, cheesy gratin
- Surprisingly good value for the neighborhood
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday11:00–21:00
Wednesday11:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–21:00
Friday11:00–21:00
Saturday09:00–21:00
Sunday09:00–15:00
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