"We flew into Sacramento for a family reunion in the Vallejo/Benicia area, and stopped by the Nut Tree Complex in Vacaville. We were cruising through the shopping center, looking for something that sounded good to both of us, when we came upon Boudin. This has been a long-time favorite over the past 30 years, both in the SFO airport, which, sadly, is no longer there, and, down in the Fisherman 's Wharf area of San Francisco. So let 's get right to the review. The two of us each ordered the classic clam chowder in a bread bowl, and decided to share a side order pepperoni pizza bread because we were both pretty hungry. As always, the chowder and the bread bowl were perfect! You just can 't beat Boudin 's sourdough bread bowl for flavor, the lightly crispy crust, but soft and chewy inside, with just the right density. We asked for extra butter for our bowl top that is cut out to make room for the soup. Both the ladies at the register and the servers were very friendly and helpful. But here 's the real sales pitch: on our way back to the airport three days later, we stopped in again for lunch. If you knew my wife, you 'd know that is just never done. But because our first experience was so positive, she was more than happy to stop in again. You just can 't get Boudin anywhere else, so how could you pass up an opportunity to have it again before heading home? This time, we both took advantage of the pick-a-pair option, and added our own Grilled Brie with Apples Fig Jam accompaniment. It was a great choice!! You just can 't go wrong here. The breads are fabulous, the soup is perfect, and there are so many other delicious salad, sandwich, and pizza options."
