Boulange De Cole Valley
(415) 242-2442
1000 Cole St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7647
-122.4496
Neighborhoods: Ashbury Heights, Central
What People Are Saying About Boulange De Cole Valley
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The Scene
It seems as if all of Cole Valley gathers at this casual eatery: parents with small children, the self-employed who use the generously sized tables as an office away from home, and those looking for tasty baked goods and great coffee.
The Food
The breads and pastries at Boulange de Cole Valley can be even better than those in France. The cannelés de bordeaux (small cakes baked in wax-lined molds) are not to be missed; neither are the macaroons, available in a variety of flavors and packages. Along with perfect pains au chocolat and baguettes, the low-key hangout serves simple meals. Tartines (open-faced sandwiches) range from the traditional charcuterie with cured meat and pickles, to the innovative jardin with eggplant, tomato and béchamel sauce. Even the croque monsieur is the real deal--its layers of cheese, ham and béchamel broiled to perfection.
User Reviews
katsareswell
January 02, 2009
I am a nanny in Cole Valley and when I started working with this family they informed me that the kids like to go to Boulange after school on fridays for a treat..so this is our ritual. I have to admit though, every friday I absolutely dread when 3 o'clock rolls around and I know that the kids are going to start asking for Boulange. I have NEVER in my life gone to a cafe/restaurant/store/anywhere and been met with the same staff each time and consistently had horrible service. A bad day I can understand, but EVERY friday being horrible? I just dont get it. I have never seen a member of this staff smile and pleasantly greet myself or other customers. The only time I have ever seen the 20something staff seem to be enjoying themselves at work is when they are conversating with each other. I, myself, am in my 20s and have worked retail and I have never met anyone in my experience with the attitude these people have. They are never on top of cleaning up tables or restocking condiments. The water dispensers have been empty every single time I have gone here. The pastries here a good, but unless you want to feel uncomfortable to entire time you are eating here, I would reccommend going some place else ... you can find other cafes with pastries just as good within a few blocks.
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twosome
May 15, 2008
I have stopped going to this bakery because the staff is so rude. The pastries may be delicious but it's not worth the aggravation.
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fraying
December 12, 2007
I live a block from Boulange de Cole Valley, and really wanted to like it. The food is awesome and the atmosphere inside is lovely. Unfortunately, every time I go, the counter staff do something so rude, I remember why I hate the place. Today the old asian lady behind the counter actually yelled at me when I couldn't remember what I ordered right away. Put the staff on Prozac and this'll be a Cole Valley institution. Until then, avoid it unless you like abuse.
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The Extras:
Craving a tartine on Russian Hill? Try Boulange de Polk, Rigo's other bakery-cafe.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Dessert Shops
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Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining
