Boudin Bakery and founder Isidore Boudin

Boudin Bakery was founded in San Francisco by Isidore Boudin and traces its origins to the Gold Rush era; the company is credited with developing the city’s signature sourdough bread using a long-lived wild yeast starter. The Fisherman’s Wharf location includes a bakery, museum, and demonstration area where the starter and baking methods are displayed for visitors. Boudin's presence at Fisherman's Wharf is a documented part of the city's culinary history.