Brenda’s French Soul Food Menu
Welcome to Brenda’s French Soul Food, where rich Southern flavors meet the vibrant essence of Cajun and Creole cuisine. Located in the heart of San Francisco, this welcoming eatery offers a delightful brunch experience with a menu that celebrates cultural fusion. From the crispy Fried Shrimp Poboy drizzled with chipotle rémoulade to the comforting Cheese Grits, each dish tantalizes the palate.
For those seeking lighter options, Brenda's proudly features vegan delights such as the Succotash. With an inviting atmosphere, it’s perfect for family gatherings or casual dining with friends. The restaurant also boasts ADA-compliant facilities and offers a variety of payment options, including cryptocurrency. Don’t forget to enjoy a drink from their curated selection of local beers. Join us for a flavorful journey into soul food that transcends boundaries.
Beignets
Plain Beignets Order
For the diehard traditionalist
Chocolate Beignets Order
Molten Ghirardelli chocolate
Apple Beignets Order
Granny Smith Apples, Cinnamon Butter
Crawfish Beignets Order
Cayenne, Scallions, Cheddar
One Crawfish Beignet
Our savory beignet, stuffed with crawfish, cheddar & scallions and dusted with creole spices.
Beignet Flight
One of Each: Crawfish, Plain, Apple & Chocolate
Three Way Sweet Beignets
One of Each Sweet: Plain, Chocolate, Apple
One Ube Beignet
Ube beignet is our famous beignet flavored with purple yam, and filled with coconut-ube jam & Ghirardelli white chocolate. Topped with powdered sugar. Sold individually
Pie Du Jour
Let us surprise you! Varies often.
Eggs Plate
Two Eggs Any Way You Like 'EmTwo eggs with your choice of grits or potato hash, plus biscuit or sourdough toast. (Pictured with link sausage, not included in base price)
Succotash Omelet
Corn, Zucchini, Tomato, Lima Beans, Onion & Sweet Pepper Succotash and White Cheddar
Andouille Cheddar & Mushroom Omelet
Andouille Sausage & Cheddar with Mushrooms, Scallions, Sauce Piquant
Hangtown Fry
Fried Oyster, Bacon & Scallion Scramble. Choice of Grits or Hash plus Biscuit or Toast
Biscuit & Gravy
Our famous cream biscuit with country pork sausage gravy and two eggs any style. (chicken cutlet pictured, not included. add on in app)
Egg & Bacon Tartine
Bacon scrambled eggs, swiss & tomato-bacon relish on a toasted french roll. Choice of grits or hash
Vegan Tofu Hash
Vegan Blackened Tofu Hash with Corn Succotash, Mushrooms, Spinach & Potatoes. Choice of Biscuit, Toast or Fruit
Eggs & Such
House Favorites
Fried Chicken Benedict
Fried Chicken on Cream biscuit with 2 Poached Eggs, Creole Hollandaise. Choice of Grits or Hash
Catfish Benedict
Fried Catfish on Cream biscuit with 2 Poached Eggs, Creole Hollandaise. Choice of Grits or Hash
Ham Benedict
Ham on our cream biscuit with 2 Poached Eggs, Creole Hollandaise. Choice of Grits or Hashse. Chocie of Grits or Hash
Florentine Benedict
Sauteed Spinach on Cream biscuit with 2 Poached Eggs, Creole Hollandaise. Choice of Grits or Hash
Pulled Pork Benedict
Pulled Pork on Cream biscuit with 2 Poached Eggs, Creole Hollandaise. Choice of Grits or Hashse. Chocie of Grits or Hash
Crispy Pork Belly
Poached Egg, Cheddar Grits, Spicy Onion Relish
Shrimp & Grits
Sauteed Shrimp with Spicy Tomato-Bacon Gravy, Cheddar Grits. (Can be prepared without bacon, please note in special requests)
Grillades & Grits
Beef Cutlets Braised in Creole Gravy. Served with Grits & 2 Eggs Any Style, Plus Cream Biscuit or Toast
Catfish & Grits
Crispy catfish nuggets smothered in spicy tomato-bacon gravy on a bed of cheddar grits.
French Toast
6 Slices of Cinnamon-Battered Brioche
Pecan French Toast
Our French Toast Topped with Butter Becan Sauce
Bananas Foster French Toast
Warm Butter Rum Sauce, Whipped Cream
1/2 French Toast
1/2 Order Classic French Toast
1/2 Pecan French Toast
1/2 Order French Toast with Butter Pecan Sauce
1/2 Foster French Toast
1/2 Order Bananas Foster French Toast
Griddle
Breakfast Sides
Side Fried Catfish
With chipotle rémoulade
Side Fried Shrimp
With chipotle rémoulade
Succotash Side
Corn, Lima Beans, Tomato, Zucchini, Onion & Sweet Pepper (vegan)
Side Gravy
Country Pork Sausage Gravy. 8oz
Large Gravy
Our country sausage gravy. 16oz. (pork)
Large Grits
16oz
Large Cheese Grits
16oz
Large Succotash
Corn succotash with zucchini, lima beans, tomatoes, bell pepper & onion. 16oz
Large Garlic Spinach
Vegan. 16oz.
Large Potato Hash
16oz
Large Fruit
16oz mixed fruit.
Crab Cake Benedict
Dungeness Crab Cakes atop our famous cream biscuit, with poached eggs and creole hollandaise. Side grits or potato hash.
Breakfast Specials
Starters
BBQ Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp swimming in a spicy cayenne butter sauce, with toasted french bread
French Onion Soup
Topped with melted swiss cheese crouton
Hushpuppies
Served with chipotle remoulade
Spicy Fried Cauliflower
Crispy Spicy Fried Cauliflower with our signature remoulade made vegan.
Shrimp Poboy
Fried Shrimp, Chipotle Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato
1/2 & 1/2 Poboy
1/2 Shrimp, 1/2 Catfish, dressed with Tomato, Lettuce & Chipotle Remoulade. Choice of Creole Potato Salad or Cole Slaw
Big Mama's Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken, Devil Dip & Dill PIckles. Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo on a Toasted Bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Dill Pickles. Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Catfish Poboy
Fried Catfish, Chipotle Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato
Muffaletta
A NOLA classic: ham, salami & mortadella, with swiss, provolone & mozzarella, all topped with our own olive salad. Served warm on a toasted seeded roll. Choice of cole slaw or potato salad. (no changes please)
Croque Monsieur
Baked ham & swiss with béchamel sauce on sliced sourdough. Choice of creole potato salad or cole slaw.
Oyster Poboy
Fried Oysters, Chipotle Remoulade, Lettuce, Tomato
Vegan Sloppy Josephine
Vegan! Best Tofu You'll Ever Wrap Your Mouth Around, on a Toasted Bun
Sandwiches
Bfc: Brenda's Fried Chicken
2- Piece White BFC
One breast, one wing, one famous cream biscuit. Served with pepper jelly, fruit jam and butter. No substitutions
2- Piece dark
One thigh, one drumstick, one famous cream biscuit. Served with pepper jelly, fruit jam and butter. No substitutions
1/2 Chicken BFC Combo
Four Pieces Brenda's Fried Chicken plus two biscuits, pepper jelly, fruit jam & butter. One each: breast, thigh, wing, drumstick. No substitutions, please.
Bowl Gumbo
Big Bowl Chicken & Andouille Gumbo. Okra, Steamed White Rice, Scallion. Served with Toasted French Roll
Bowl Red Beans & Rice
Andouille Sausage, Scallion & Steamed White Rice. Served with Toasted French Roll
Pasta Orleans
Sauteed Shrimp, Crawfish, Mussels & Andouille Sausate, with Fusilli Pasta in a Spicy Red Pepper-Garlic Cream
Big Green Salad
Mixed Greens & Shaved Red Onion with Shallot Vinaigrette
Catfish des Allemands
Bronzed catfish topped with crawfish etouffee, with pecan rice pilaf
Kale & Chicory Salad
Kale & Chicory, red grapes, toasted almonds, red onion, cow's milk feta with sugarcane vinaigrette.
Entrees
Pm Sides
Collards Side
Cooked with Bacon
Cup Red Beans & Rice
with Andouille Sausage
Side Fried Oysters
Served with chipotle remoulade
Large Collards
Cooked with bacon. 16oz
Large Cole Slaw
16oz
Large Potato Salad
Our vegan potato salad with celery, onion, vegan mayo. Large 16oz.
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed potatos, country gravy, sauteed veggies, cream biscuit
Special Pork Belly
Crispy braised pork belly with pepper jelly glaze, dirty rice and green beans
All Day Specials
Soft Drinks
Molasses-Black Walnut Iced Coffee
Sweet and refreshing, topped with whipped cream.
Coke
12oz can
Diet Coke
12oz can
Watermelon Sweet Tea
16oz
Ice Tea
16oz
Abita Root Beer
12oz bottle
Sprite
12oz can
Orange Juice
8oz
Milk
8oz
Lemonade
16oz
Arnold Palmer
16oz
Chocolate Milk
8oz
Guava Nectar Can
12oz can
Apple Juice
10oz bottle
Bloody Mary
Our spicy creole bloody Mary. Individual or Quart. (Quart makes 4 drinks over ice). *We use Petrov Fermented "Vodka" 20% abv.
Hurricane Andrew
Andrew's version of the Nola classic with delicious tropical fruit juices and Sabe rum-based liquor, 20% abv. Individual or quart. (quart makes 4 large drinks over ice)
Cocktails
Beers
Fort point Kolsch
12oz can, San Francisco
Pliny the Elder dbl IPA
510ml Bottle, Sonoma County
Abita Amber
12 oz bottle, Louisiana
East Brothers Oatmeal Stout
16 oz Richmond, Ca
Bottle Cotes du Rhone
Milou, Languedoc, FR
Bottle Sparkling Rose
Pol Clement, Loire Valley, FR
Bottle Chardonnay Valravn
Valravn, Sonoma
