Brenda's French Soul Food – American
Stepping into this vibrant culinary landmark feels like a warm embrace, where the soulful heat of Creole spices meets the refined comfort of French-inspired brunch classics. The air hums with energy as diners share decadent Sugar & Spice boards and dive into hearty seafood frittatas or savory vegan hashes, each plate a colorful testament to bold, home-cooked flavors. It is a place where every morning feels like a celebration, inviting guests to linger over rich coffee and soulful dishes that nourish both the appetite and the spirit.
652, Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102 +14153458100 https://www.frenchsoulfood.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Brenda's French Soul Food
Halal at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen), Chocolate Beignets (Dozen) and Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen) and Miniature Biscuits (2 Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hurricane Andrew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hurricane Andrew, Creole Bloody Mary and Scrambled Eggs - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small, Sweet Watermelon Iced Tea and Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Large. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen), Chocolate Beignets (Dozen) and Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vegetarian Frittata - Small. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Brenda's French Soul Food
Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hurricane Andrew and Creole Bloody Mary. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Brenda's French Soul Food
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Creole Seafood Frittata - Small | 16.2 g | 70 g |
| Creole Seafood Frittata - Large | 17.2 g | 52.3 g |
| Country Sausage Gravy (Quart) | 26.9 g | 48.2 g |
| Tomato Bacon Relish (Quart) | 43.1 g | 24.6 g |
| Vegan Tofu Hash - Small | 22.1 g | 19.2 g |
| Vegan Tofu Hash - Large | 22.1 g | 19.2 g |
| Grandma’s Molasses-Black Walnut Iced Coffee | 68.9 g | 19.2 g |
| Tomato Bacon Relish (Pint) | 46.3 g | 19.1 g |
| Crawfish Beignets (Dozen) | 36.8 g | 17.6 g |
| Brunch | 18.2 g | 9 g |
| The Eye Opener | 26 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugar & Spice Board | 97.2 g | 6.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Family Style Meals
- The Eye Opener - $21: Scrambled eggs, bacon & potato hash. Includes one biscuit, butter & jam per person. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brunch - $23: Fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon & potato hash. Includes one biscuit, butter & jam per person. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
A La Carte
- Sugar & Spice Board - $175: Mini plain beignets, seasonal fresh fruit, butterscotch dipping sauce, dark chocolate cayenne fondue & spiced pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegetarian Frittata - Small - $90: Corn succotash, spinach & cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegetarian Frittata - Large - $180: Corn succotash, spinach & cheddar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Seafood Frittata - Small - $120: Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, peppers, onions & cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Creole Seafood Frittata - Large - $240: Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, peppers, onions & cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Scrambled Eggs - Small - $70: Creamy, light & fluffy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Scrambled Eggs - Large - $140: Creamy, light & fluffy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Vegan Tofu Hash - Small - $80: Blackened tofu, corn succotash, mushrooms, spinach & potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegan Tofu Hash - Large - $160: Blackened tofu, corn succotash, mushrooms, spinach & potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol
Sides
- Bacon (60 pieces) - $100 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Link Sausage (60 pieces) - $180 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small - $60 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Large - $120 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Potato Hash - Small - $35 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Potato Hash - Large - $70 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Grits (Quart) - $22 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Country Sausage Gravy (Quart) - $22
- Tomato Bacon Relish (Pint) - $12
- Tomato Bacon Relish (Quart) - $24
Beignets and Biscuits
- Plain Beignets (Dozen) - $40: For the die-hard traditionalist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Beignets (Dozen) - $50: Filled with molten Ghirardelli chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Granny Smith Apple Beignets (Dozen) - $50: Sweetened with cinnamon-honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Crawfish Beignets (Dozen) - $65: Spiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen) - $50: With butter & housemade jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Miniature Biscuits (2 Dozen) - $65: With pimento cheese & ham jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Community Coffee with Chicory - $35: 96oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grandma’s Molasses-Black Walnut Iced Coffee - $45: 64oz, with Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sweet Watermelon Iced Tea - $35: 64oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange Juice - $35: 64oz
- Bottled Water - $3
- Hurricane Andrew - $60: 64oz, with Sabé Low-ABV Rum Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Creole Bloody Mary - $60: 64oz, with Petrov Low-ABV Vodka Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about Brenda's French Soul Food
- Is Brenda's French Soul Food halal-friendly?
- Yes. Brenda's French Soul Food has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen), Chocolate Beignets (Dozen) and Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small.
- What can I eat at Brenda's French Soul Food on a halal diet?
- Big & Fluffy Biscuits (Dozen), Chocolate Beignets (Dozen) and Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small carry the halal tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Brenda's French Soul Food have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Fresh Fruit Bowl - Small and Sweet Watermelon Iced Tea.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Brenda's French Soul Food?
- Creole Seafood Frittata - Small, at roughly 70g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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