Brenda's French Soul Food
$$ · san francisco
652 Polk Street at Eddy, San Francisco, CA ↗
Brenda's Kickass Breakfast Club
- Basic B SandwichFried egg, bacon, American cheese, tomato, butter-toasted roll$5.00
- High on Hog SandwichSmoky ham, fried egg, ham jam, American cheese, tomato, butter-toasted roll$5.00
- Messy Mess SandwichRunny egg, fried chicken cutlet, devil dip, American cheese, chipotle rémoulade, tomato, butter-toasted roll$6.00
- Pillow Queen SandwichVegetarian! Fluffy scramble with succotash & white cheddar, chipotle rémoulade, tomato, butter-toasted roll$5.00
- HBIC SandwichHam, bacon & pimento cheese scramble with bread & butter jalapeños & scallion, butter-toasted roll$5.00
- Club Sides & SuchSmall potato hash, small grits, plain beignet, or cup of coffee. Only with breakfast sandwich purchase.$1.99
Beignets—Served all day
- Plain BeignetsThree per order. For the die-hard traditionalist$9.00
- Chocolate BeignetsThree per order. Filled with molten Ghirardelli chocolate$15.00
- Granny Smith Apple BeignetsThree per order. Sweetened with cinnamon-honey butter$15.00
- Crawfish BeignetsThree per order. Spiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar$18.00
- Three Way BeignetsThree per order. One each: Plain, apple & chocolate$13.00
- Flight BeignetsThree per order. One each: Crawfish, plain, apple & chocolate$19.00
- Ube BeignetsFilipino purple yam beignet filled with ube coconut jam & white chocolate$6.75 each
House Favorites
- Cream Biscuit & Country Sausage GravyWith two eggs any style. Add link/andouille sausage +$6, chicken sausage +$8, creole chicken cutlet +$7$15.00
- Chicken & Andouille GumboOkra, steamed white rice & scallion$8.50 cup / $17.00 bowl with toasted French roll
- Hangtown FryCrispy oyster, bacon & scallion scramble, with grits or hash, plus cream biscuit or toast$27.00
- Crispy Pork BellyPoached egg, cheddar grits, spicy onion relish$25.00
- Grillades & GritsBeef cutlets braised in creole gravy, served with grits & two eggs any style, plus cream biscuit or toast$25.00
- Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy ●Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits$25.00
- Catfish & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon GravyCrispy catfish nuggets, cheddar grits$25.00
French Toast
- Classic French ToastThree thick slices of cinnamon-battered brioche$15.00
- Butter Pecan French ToastClassic french toast topped with butter pecan sauce$17.00
- Bananas Foster French ToastClassic french toast smothered in warm butter rum sauce with caramelized bananas & whipped cream$18.00
Ours Eggs Benedict
- Florentine Eggs BenedictTwo poached eggs on cream biscuits with creole hollandaise. Choice of grits or hash$21.00
- Fried Chicken Eggs BenedictTwo poached eggs on cream biscuits with creole hollandaise. Choice of grits or hash$23.00
- Ham Eggs BenedictTwo poached eggs on cream biscuits with creole hollandaise. Choice of grits or hash$23.00
- Fried Catfish Eggs BenedictTwo poached eggs on cream biscuits with creole hollandaise. Choice of grits or hash$23.00
Eggs, Etc.
- Two Eggs Any Way You Like 'EmWith potato hash or grits, plus toast or cream biscuit. Add bacon +$5, ham +$6, link/andouille sausage +$6, chicken sausage +$8, creole chicken cutlet +$7$14.00
- Corn Succotash & White Cheddar OmeletteCorn, zucchini, tomato, lima beans, onion & sweet pepper succotash$20.00
- Andouille Sausage & Cheddar OmeletteMushrooms, scallions, sauce piquant$24.00
- Tofu HashBlackened tofu, corn succotash, mushrooms, spinach, potatoes. Choice of toast, cream biscuit or fruit$19.00
Oysters
- Casino OysterBacon, scallion, biscuit crumbs, parmesan, swiss$5.00 each
- Tchoupitoulas OysterCayenne butter, garlic, herbs$5.00 each
- Orleans OysterBlackened Voodoo bbq sauce$5.00 each
- Oyster FlightCan't decide? Try a sampling of each!$15.00
Starters
- Basket of Hot Garlic Butter Beignets$9.00
- Crawfish BeignetsSpiced with cayenne, scallions & cheddar$6.00 each
- HushpuppiesChipotle rémoulade$7.00
- Big Easy BBQ ShrimpJumbo shrimp swimming in a spicy cayenne butter sauce$17.00
- Onion Soup GratinéeMelted swiss cheese crouton$10.00
Entrées
- Kale & Chicory SaladRed grapes, toasted almonds, red onion, cow's milk feta, sugarcane vinaigrette$14.75
- Chicken & Andouille GumboOkra, steamed white rice & scallion. Served with toasted french roll$17.00
- Red Beans & Rice—Oh So Nice!Smoky, spicy stewed kidney beans with andouille sausage & steamed white rice$17.00
- Shrimp & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy ●Sautéed shrimp, cheddar grits$25.00
- Catfish & Grits with Spicy Tomato-Bacon GravyCrispy catfish nuggets, cheddar grits$25.00
- Catfish des AllemandsBronzed catfish, crawfish étouffée, pecan rice pilaf$27.00
- Spicy Pasta OrleansSautéed shrimp, crawfish, mussels & andouille sausage with fusilli pasta$27.00
- Seafood Gumbo DeluxeShrimp, blue crabmeat, andouille sausage, okra, chicken & crab legsMarket Price
Brenda's Fried Chicken
- Thigh, Drumstick & BiscuitSecret recipe fried chicken served with hot pepper jelly$13.75
- Breast, Wing & BiscuitSecret recipe fried chicken served with hot pepper jelly$13.75
- Half Chicken & Two BiscuitsSecret recipe fried chicken served with hot pepper jelly$27.50
- Drumstick or Wing$3.75
- Thigh$6.00
- Breast$6.00
Sandwiches
- Vegan 'QueSmoked tofu dressed with bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, dill pickles & vegan mayo$15.75
- Croque MonsieurBaked ham & swiss with béchamel sauce on sliced sourdough$18.00
- Big Mama's Spicy Chicken SandwichSecret recipe spicy fried chicken on toasted bun with mayo, pickles, lettuce$17.00
- Brenda's Fried Seafood Po' BoyCornmeal-fried shrimp or catfish with lettuce, tomato, pickles & chipotle rémoulade$19.00
- Muffaletta SandwichSalami, ham, mortadella, provolone, mozzarella & Swiss with house olive salad$20.00
On The Side - Meaty
- Bacon$5.00
- Ham$6.00
- Link or Andouille Sausage$6.00
- Chicken Sausage$8.00
- Creole Chicken Cutlet$7.00
- Fried Shrimp or Catfish$13.00
- Country Sausage Gravy$6.00 / $12.00
- Collards with Bacon$6.00 / $12.00