Blue Barn Gourmet
(415) 441-3232
2105 Chestnut St
San Francisco,
CA
94123
37.7999
-122.4392
Neighborhoods: Marina, North
What People Are Saying About Blue Barn Gourmet
The Editor
Patrick Heig
Citysearch
The small and rustic space is appropriately painted powder blue, built using salvaged barn wood from an actual abandoned farm in Vermont. Health- and ecologically-conscious eaters who want "slow food" served at fast food speeds will love gourmet-grade sandwiches like the "Skirt" (Meyer Ranch skirt steak, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, arugula & horseradish dijon on ciabatta), and there are plentiful vegetarian options and build-your-own-salads with farm-fresh produce as well. Though most orders are to-go, there are plenty of indoor seats and a couple of outdoor tables perfect for preppy people-watching on Chestnut Street.
User Reviews
samfrancisco
September 14, 2008
I was a pretty regular customer here. I've probably eaten 50 salads since they first opened. Then yesterday I had my first and last bad experience. I should preface this review by saying, I NEVER SEND FOOD BACK. EVER. I'm not a picky eater. I'm also never compelled to write reviews online. This is my first. I always get the U-Pick salad. It's always good and, for $11 it should be. When I got mine home yesterday and started eating it the spinach didnt taste right, at least compared to the last 50 salads w/ spinach I've had here before for comparison. At first I didn't want to walk all the way back to return it but, when you spend a certain amount of money for something you expect to get your moneys worth. However, the most surprising thing wasn't the below average quality of the salad, every one is allowed a few mistakes but, by the way I was treated when I tried to return it. This guy (manager? owner?) comes out of the back and starts giving me the 3rd degree. He says in his condescending tone that he tasted my salad and there's nothing wrong w/ the spinach and that people try to return half eaten salads all the time to try and rip them off. He says I ate half of it already which, would have been true had it been filled to the top to begin with. It was about 3/4 full when I opened the box at home. Then he asks me what I want them to do about it and, if he hadn't given me such a hard time, I would have accepted a refund or a new salad but because he wanted to make me out to be a liar I told him he could keep my money and the salad. It's the last dollar they'll get from me.
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bcavitt
February 01, 2008
I love the salads here! You have your choice of so many fresh and unique ingredients. The grilled cheese selection is unbelievable, you have your choice of cheese selections to include goat, sheep and brie and many others. The staff here is wonderful and extremely knowledgeable of nutrition. I recommend this for take out at home or romantic picnic. This is truly a wonderful gourmet deli.
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sfsharona
January 09, 2008
If it takes me 20+ minutes to find parking around this area, I'm not taking it to go! Just a thought when someone decided to put 2 tables in the place. Are you kidding me?
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The Extras:
Produce is sourced locally from Sonoma County's Oak Hill Farm.
What to Drink:
Choose from a list of 10 beers and 12 wines (with a focus on small, local winemakers), all served by the bottle or glass. Also available: Blue Bottle Coffee, specialty sodas, Naked Juice, Hoestea and Vitamin Water.
Fun Fact:
The owner, Sam Josi, is also behind neighborhood favorites Mamacita and Umami. Chef Daniel Burckhard has worked locally as well, at both Foreign Cinema and Greens Restaurant.
Save Time:
Packaged ready-to-go goodies like flatbreads, brownies and cookies are displayed across the deli counter.
What to Drink:
Choose from a list of 4 beers and 4 wines, all served by the bottle or glass. Also available: Blue Bottle Coffee, specialty sodas, Naked Juice, Hoestea and Vitamin Water.
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Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef
