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la Bonne Soupe Cafe

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920 8th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

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la Bonne Soupe Cafe
Local(916) 492-9506

920 8th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

http://sacramento.citysearch.com/profile/42823552/sacramento_ca/la_bonne_soupe_cafe.html

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User Reviews of la Bonne Soupe Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Mercii T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is good. The service. . . not so much. The man who runs the show is VERY nice and attentive. But that's the thing, it's just one man. Period. Taking the orders, filling the orders, ringing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by beau c.

5.0 of 5 stars. oh monsieur, j'ai besoin de votre soupe cremeux dans moi.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy B.

3.0 of 5 stars. eh....I mean don't get me wrong, it's good. But the owner is more of a constructor than a chef. I could toast bread and warm cheese and meat on my own, right? All the hype is...well just hype. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ann d.

5.0 of 5 stars. What more can you add to the previous reviews? This is my favorite place ever. You always have the perfect bite! I generally don't like soup, not the case at La Bonne! Pure heaven! If I have a day...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic food! The wait is worth it. If you ever get a chance to speak to him, you will learn quite a bit about his take on French-American cuisine. I recommend the cream of vegatable soup!
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend told me about this place and said I had to come here while in Sacramento.My friend I'm staying with and I cane here for lunch today. From the outside the place is a little "out of place",...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have been wanting to go here for MONTHS, and finally got around to it. Simply said it was easily the best sandwich I have ever, ever had.Arrived right before the rush at around 11am, only a few people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best sandwiches and soups ever! Oh lord! I went yesterday around 11am with my best friend Missy. I ordered the french onion soup and the smoked salmon sandwich, and she ordered the warm brie and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly D.

4.0 of 5 stars. YUM! This place was excellent.After reading about 15 reviews from local yelpers, I cruised over to La Bonne Soupe Cafe today for lunch, and it was exactly as it was described. (My husband and I even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic Sandwiches and Amazing Soups. If you haven't tried it yet, don't let the sometimes daunting line scare you away. My favorite sandwich is the Smoked Duck, and some of my favorite soups are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick M.

5.0 of 5 stars. DELICIOUSNESS!!!! i got the smoked salmon my first time there and i cant get over it! everytime i go i tell myself i will try something new. but do i? NO!! Its just so amazing. the flavors hit every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was a cloudy, drizzling April morning and I finally had the day off. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it - finally try La Bonne Soupe Cage, after reading many positive reviews on yelp. With...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona M.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Bonne is wonderful, amazing, scrumptious. I can't say more - everything I have gotten here has always been delicious. Although the french onion soup and the warm brie and apple sandwich is my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Franky R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a salmon sandwich, which was amazing! The French Onion Soup was the best I had ever had. One caveat, prepare to wait a while in line as there is only one employee in the whole restaurant. He...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott S.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, I couldn't hold back. Someone said something about the Frenchman being unsanitary. Now I watched this guy pretty carefully. (I went in at exactly the wrong time, 12noon and had a 45 minute wait.)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by bigky s.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Little Frenchmen knows how to make a really good sandwich , but at the same time very unsanitary and he ran out of most soups. I dont think he washed his hand after he did anything even picking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by laurissa c.

4.0 of 5 stars. the sandwiches and soups make it worth the wait, and it is a very long wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hello K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic soup but the wait is so freaking long. Parking is awful. It's a 'Strong Buy'.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jury duty suxxors but there was a silver lining. I was able to visit La Bonne not once, but twice this week, and I am back at the courthouse next Wed, so it may be 3 times in 2 weeks!I was delighted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Peggy E.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a gem! It's hard to imagine finding something as authentic as La Bonne Soupe Cafe in downtown Sacramento. Prepare for the long wait, but the meal is definitely worth it. The cafe is charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by George P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Been here 3 times. Waited over 20mins each time. Walked out each time. WORK FASTER OLD MAN! FUCK!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheryce S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was a cold, stormy day and we were hungry! Some warm soup sounded great. I've been wanting to try this place ever since I moved here since it has such good reviews on here. I've actually been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rik M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! I've been lucky enough to work in French haute cuisine, as well as date MANY girls from france who took me to french cafes and restaurants all over Asia that I would have never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is defintely five stars. I have been here with my wife a number of times since it opened a number of years ago. The issue is that after all of this time, and after a growing loyal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helena L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Came back for more good food on 3/1 with my long time good friend and fellow Yelper and everything is still wonderful. It was pouring rain and we were running through the alleyway but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tried this place for the first time today. I expected the wait, and I got the wait. Went there at 1pm and waited 45 minutes but amused myself watching the guy make the food. I don't know how he...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nancy l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Calling all jurors!!Yea, jury duty sucks BIG time, but it is well worth it when there is such an enticing place like La Bonne Soupe Cafe within a 7 minute walk (I can get there in 5 min). So I beg...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. If only my taste buds could talk, there would be so many words to describe how fabulous the food is here! The whole experience was great, from entering the cafe, to waiting in line, to watching the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ernesto P.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars with reservations. I do have to give it to Chef, hes meticulous and works very hard and its a joy watching him in his routine. But honestly, unless you're extremely loyal and have 1-2 hours to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place must be good. I've tried going as early as 11:15 and as late at 12:45 and there is always a fifteen minute line. The food looks and smells good, and the people seem willing to wait.However,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came back like a boomerang, and the line was just as long as I remembered. I was smart this time, I parked in a 2-hr parking spot so I didn't have to feed the machine. I waited for 1 hour and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have visited twice and loved the food both times, the cream of mushroom and french onion soups are among the best I have ever had. The bread for the sandwiches is excellent, crispy exterior and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well, there is a reason this is the number one rated restaurant on yelp in Sacramento.I had the braised pork sandwich and butternut squash soup. Oh dear lord it was so good. Obviously, the line gets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Pukashell V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Attention oafs, boors, and uncouth La Bonne newbies:You seem to be missing the "Common Courtesy Gene" so I'll spell it out for you:N.O. S.A.V.I.N.G T.A.B.L.E.S.I didn't want to disrupt the genteel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Talk about a one man show! This chef does it all - busting tables, preparing and making the food, taking orders, and being a cashier! I must say he is talented to handle all that. I wasn't sure if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by snow b.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got a brie and proscuitto and cream of asparagus. I ate my soup there, first and then was stuffed so the sandwich had to wait. When I got home the lettuce was wilted, so I took it off and put the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana U.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there with my boyfriend for lunch for the first time today and my first impression was.. Is this it? It was a really small joint off 8th between I and J. Looking through the window at 5 past...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whats a trip to Sac without going to the famous La Bonne Soupe? I made sure I arrived early, after parking and walking to the front door it was about 10:32am to be exact. I only paid for parking for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at many many restaurants and this place has some of the best soup I have ever had. The cream of mushroom is my favorite with the French Onion a close second. The sandwiches are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monet N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my bf for his birthday lunch. Decided to go later like 2ish to avoid the line. Still a bit of a line when we got there which further built my anticipation. I've read a lot of great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every morning walking to work, I could smell the French Onion Soup being prepared. YUM. Everything on this menu is fresh, delicious, and made with TLC. I love the prosciutto and warm brie, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulette B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love this place. Where else would hungry Sacramentans line up during a limited lunch hour and wait, wait, wait. It is here because the wait is worth it. It is the definitive sole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Asian Food Hunting G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious soups!!! ALL of them are good! Warm brie & apple and warm brie & prosciutto sandwiches - YUM! But unless you wanna stand in line for 45-60 minutes, be there by 10:30 a.m., and you still...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. When my friend suggested we try La Bonne Soupe CafA�, I was so game to try it: It was a very cold January day -- perfect soup weather. We got off to a later start than we intended, not arriving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I decided to grab lunch in DT Sac. We looked up for the best restaurant in Sac and La BOnne has the best rating. I didn't realize how tiny this place was and how many people came here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hmmm, what is there to say that has not already been said?So.. I feel the peer pressure to give it 5 stars. I think the food itself is 4.5 stars, but he gets the extra half star because Chef Pont does...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by James L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another place that's been frequented by many other locals. What else can I possibly add? Like everyone else said, the food is fantastic but it does take time to get your order because this man does it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, the most excellent Parisian sandwich/soup experience outside of Paris! Chef Daniel really emulates Paris with his daily fresh baked baguettes, small mom and pop type of establishment,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnna S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yesterday I finally had the opportunity to experience the famous La Bonne Soupe Cafe with my dearest Liz R. Now La Bonne Soupe Cafe started out at a loss, because I hate the area it's in. Court; bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alert: Lazy Bitch!! Why write a review when Johnna S. has completed a perfectly competent review for me?!Instead, I will spare you (and my already frazzled self) the torture of reading two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wanda G.

5.0 of 5 stars. C'est Magnifique!Bravo Chef Pont! Where else can you have a famous french chef hand make you a sandwich for lunch? I had the Goat Cheese and Apple sandwich and the Cream of Mushroom soup. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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At La Bonne here was a bit of a wait but it was worth it.

At La Bonne here was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. My sandwich and my soup was the best. I had the braised pork sandwich, which was fantastic. It goes back to the idea that simple foods done well is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two of my favorite food items are soup and sandwiches so this was a must try place. It was all that I expected and more. The line wasn't horrible at 11:00 but there was still a significant wait. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pork sandwich and mushroom soup. How something so simple can be so good..........
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by miika m.

5.0 of 5 stars. a m o u r e u xAbsolutely. Deeply. Without a doubt.Since I've been splitting time between Sacramento and SF because of various reasons that I find a little too daunting for the quick eavesdropper or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by vicki l.

5.0 of 5 stars. if heaven had a taste, it'd be the smoked salmon sandwich.i'd say you definitely need to come here on a day where you can spare at least 30 minutes to wait, but it is well worth it.watching the chef...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jones D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Deeeelish! Hubby and I went here for a late (after 2) lunch on a cold day and there was still quite a wait. Unfortunately they were out of all of the soups except the veggie bisque. Disappointing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by b s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had the french onion soup. It was good, but I was blown away by the sandwich. SO tasty! The duck was perfect and it had some sort of mayonnaise-type sauce that was really really good.We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Private Q.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place! I feel like I'm watching somebody paint when he puts together his sandwiches. Yes it takes awhile but just don't come here if you're in a rush. The man is really lovely and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kym D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Three words: SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHThree more words: GIMIEEE, GIMIEEE..... YESSSSS!!!!!This place reinforces the fact that great things come in small packages! This tiny little cafe gets sooooo much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My father has been regularly attending La Bonne Soupe for lunch for the last two years. Until Wednesday afternoon, I had never set foot inside because I was too impatient to brave the line. Now that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scarlet A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I FINALLY made it in to experience La Bonne for myself and was not disappointed. I had the cream of mushroom soup and a brie and apple sandwich, both were great. now, I am a vegetarian, but over the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I work nearby (luck for me!) and this is my most favorite place to have lunch. I go there on days I want to give myself a treat! I love the warm brie and prosciutto and the braised pork sandwiches....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danvin R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The line out the door says it all. This one man show is a feast for the eyes and taste buds. The chef meticulously prepares each order as they come in, scooping out each soup from what looks like his...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by April T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found La Bonne Soupe on Yelp one day, searching for good places to have soup in Sacramento. Soup, in general, is my most favorite of foods. It is economical, filling, nutritious, and something about...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S L.

4.0 of 5 stars. At La Bonne here was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. My sandwich and my soup was the best. I had the braised pork sandwich, which was fantastic. It goes back to the idea that simple foods...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chan N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yelp did not fail me on this one.I rounded up about 6 of my coworkers at 11:30am and trucked our way to La Bonne. I've been reading about it for weeks, and have seen the lines for around the corner......
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am so tired of the played out Soup Nazi references...especially considering the world class cuisine served here with such a wonderfully pleasant demeanor.Hence, I think it's only fitting we christen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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A state workers dream by Kolby G. at InsiderPages

These have to be the best sandwiches in the capitol city! Been there plenty of times on my lunch break, a must for any true Sacramentian. Fresh meat, fresh vegi's, fresh bread, what more can yo ask for? I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amber L's "Rules for La Bonne" - brilliant. Everyone should read and abide before going here.I'm posting the 151st review of this fine place, so what could I possibly add to the discussion? Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by L C.

5.0 of 5 stars. what else can i add? other than to put in my own two cents----La Bonne is excellent. the french onion soup is amazing (and i don't say that lightly), so savory but sweet and light and delicious. the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Chef Pont,Thank you. Thank you for your dedication to your food and your customers. It's all very apparent, the love you have for your craft, when you walk into your wonderful little restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tisha F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, what does one say when there are already a ton of reviews. How many awsome reviews can one place have? I can only best express in Haiku form...La Bonne Haiku:Line snakes out the doorNeedy mouths...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Tres bien!
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gotta share . . . I recently had the pleasure of partaking in a fresh fig & feta cheese sandwich, and cream of pumpkin soup . . . wonderful, and stupid me . . . I shared with my friend and she loved...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This lived up to the reviews! Loved my sandwich and my soup...and so did both of my friends. Yes, we waited a very lonnng time but I think it was well worth it. I only wish I could go back everyday....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam T.

3.0 of 5 stars. A friend and I split sandwiches: the pork loin sandwich, as well as the French garlic sausage sandwich. I also had the French onion soup. All in all, pretty good food, but not nearly worth $12 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I went here for lunch around 11:45. We lucked out and got there before the crowd came, but it sure did get busy. I am amazed by this mans dedication, after all, he's the only one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rules for La Bonne:1. Do not change the menu. You don't like tomatoes? Too bad!2. The line snakes around the restaurant. Please take note and do not "cut."3. Order quickly and in this order:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Talia D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Why not add to the 139 plus reviews! Everything is fantastic, worth the wait, but if you are willing to go in around 11:30am or so, you can beat the rush. Faves: Proscuitto and brie sandwich; lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura M.

5.0 of 5 stars. with so many good reviews i wasn't going to write another, but i felt the need to offset the person who gave one star b/c the place was closed so the owner could go on vacation. i mean, really,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cori D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best lunch in sacramento ... on weekdays only since it is closed on weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here's something fun to try with the significant other which will illustrate why I'm loving this place:1. Tell the S.O. that you'll be taking her to lunch at an intimate downtown spot where your food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came today to try a little taste of heaven in my mouth. Yes ladies and gentelmen, what I am talking about is the warm fig and goat cheese sandwich on the special board. I came thiiiiis close to not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik B.

5.0 of 5 stars. thanks yelpers, this was quite a treat.I had a hard time believing what I was seeing as I walked in. The guy you see in the pictures takes care with every order, and is the only one working there....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra D.

5.0 of 5 stars. SOOO yummy. I love soup and his soup is amazing. Delicious, hot, fresh, flavorful, never too salty or heavy. The sandwiches are good too but I am somehow not as wowed by them He makes each one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, very sympatique small restaurant where you can order in French too. Location doesn't help a lot for parking, but it's worth the troubles and the wait; careful though, it's only opened for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mr. s.

2.0 of 5 stars. Meh. A little over-rated. Not much better than La Bou. I mean how hard is it to find soup and a sandwich downtown?
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Vegetable cream soup and brie and proscuitto sandwich. Whenever I think of a soup place it makes me think of the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld, but the chef here is so nice! Too bad I'm not working...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One day I went in and had butternut squash soup. tres bonne!! So creamy with a light flavor, not too powerful that your tastebuds get overwhelmed - I had the whole bowl. It was superb! And of course,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty sandwiches and soupsThe perfect lunch: soup sandwich and Chef Dan does sandwich and soup like no other.After reading all the reviews on here, I "HAD" to try to cream of asparagus! It was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Question: What happens if Chef Dan needs to take a sick day? Were this guy not to show up to work, I'm inclined to think the downtown shirt-and-tie brigade would storm that shop window...
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten here a few times at lunch, and I love the fact that the owner is the only person in the place. He cooks, serves, and works the register, but this means you have to go early or late to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Serious C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute little place with a cute little man running everything.. Alan asked for the trout sandwich and got pork instead though. Still, we can't complain because the sandwich was delicious and we wanted...
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Yelp.com Review - by tanya s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just went here, again, today for like the umpteenth time . I love the food, I love the cook and I love the people that go there. We ordered the Warmed Brie & Fig sandwich with two soups; vegetable...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelly T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Hype is all true. It is fabulous. I recommend a braised pork sandwich and a side of squash soup (when he has it). The food sells quickly and it does have a line out the door. However, I would wait...
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Yelp.com Review - by F C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chef Daniel Pont, will you marry me?
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Yelp.com Review - by Luciana Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just as delicious as everyone is raving about! The Smoked Salmon and Warm Brie and Apple are both mouth-watering!! Definitely give this place a try
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very french (5 stars because i am biased). I was at the courthouse on jury duty. I will always look forward to jury duty because i know ill be eating at La Bonne Soupe Cafe for lunch. prices are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ness S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finally made it in here it goes.....This is a one man show!!!! One order taker, one sandwich maker, one person on register, and guess what, its all the same guy. This man has patience like no other....
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Yelp.com Review - by Andee V.

4.0 of 5 stars. uhh I don't even know why I am writing this. Yes, it's GOOD. Yes, you have to get here early. We got here a little past 11a, by the time we starting eating...the place was packed.I had broccoli soup...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, after 100 reviews, what more can anyone say about this landmark, nay, godsend? Stay tuned - I'll get to that in a minute.When elite status was bestowed upon me with a jaunty hoodie, Yelp warned...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Think this place is over-hyped, or maybe I just came on a bad day.Ordered a cup of cream of vegetable (one of the soups of the day), along with a warm brie & prosciutto sandwich.Sandwich was very...
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Yelp.com Review - by amanda m.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a wonderful restaurant. Unprepossessing on the outside, the line stretching out the door is only way you'd know there was a reason to stop in (other than the local buzz about "the French guy")....
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Yelp.com Review - by jen s.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW! am i glad i found this gem while spending the week in Sacto. i read all the reviews prior to stopping in and decided i'd make up my mind once i got there. person after person ordered the famous...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fred M.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading the reviews over and over, I finally was able to make my way to La Bonne Soupe. It happened to work out quite well because I had a noon meeting, so an 11 a.m. lunch was in order. And...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. After over a year of meaning to try La Bonne Soupe, I finally made it down for lunch last month on my birthday (at my significant other's suggestion/insistence). I was sick that day, and hadn't felt...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved this place. I had a meeting in Sacramento and happened to just park in front of this little cafe.The man working here is very sweet and french and the sandwich he made me divine!
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Golly it sure is windy today.....The kind of weather that makes me want to have some soup.....and I don't even like soup.I work about 3 blocks away from this place, and ever since I started my job, 6...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, it's true. This place does not really need another stellar review. But I can't help it, I just have to.The treasure of a man behind the counter really is the best at what he does in Sacramento....
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a handfull of times in the past month, I went once and I was hooked. I've had a number of soups, cream of mushroom, vegetable, and asparagus. They're extremely rich, but really hot...
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Yelp.com Review - by skye y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place really doesn't need yet another rave review, but I just had to comment on the bread. I could just eat that bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner. How is it so perfectly toasty on the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent quality and value. Attention to detail. My favorites sandwiches are the Fig and Brie and both Salmon options. I also really enjoy the perfectly made French Onion Soup. it is absolutely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. The man working there is so sweet! He is alone in the process of making your sandwich...so it takes awhile, since the line is out the door!...but it's so worthwhile!!! The time flew as your mouth...
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm licking the bowl of my cream of corn soup as I type this review...it might just be one of the best soups I have ever had. I decided to try this place after reading about it on here and I must say...
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Yelp.com Review - by michaela m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best kept secret in Sacto! The french onion soup is ohhh so savory as well as the smoked salmon sandwich with asparagus and creme fraiche. Each food order prepared to perfection no matter how long the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for the first time today, which is sad because I work right around the corner.Sure I waited in line for 40 minutes, but it was a thorougly enjoyable experience. Watching the owner rush...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So first can I just start off by saying that I joined Yelp just to comment on this place. After considering much of the comments and reviews about this place i decided to give it a try. I've never...
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Yelp.com Review - by Davis T.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading numerous postings from fellow yelpers I decided to get off my lazy butt and head out of my state office cubicle and make the 15 minute walk to this place. What a charming place with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma N.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading all the great reviews, I was excited to try this place out. The sandwiches were alrite, but definitely not worth the 40 minute wait. I understand that the owner wants to do it all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. An absolutely fantastic experience! A one man operation and the best sandwiches in town by far; worth the trip downtown and the wait. It feels like a little soup cafe in Paris. The owner is a very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best lunch spot in Sacramento.The soup is the best I have ever had in my life. My favorite is the cream of mushroom but the cream of vegetable is a close second. The sandwiches are pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shrew T.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is nothing to review. This frenchman's reputation speaks for itself.Some other poster mentioned something about Daniel dispelling preconceived notions of the French. To which I can only reply...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic one-man operation in the heart of downtown Sacramento. I had a roast beef sandwich with soppressata and swiss cheese. The lines are long but well worth the wait. Tasty!
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Yelp.com Review - by Jam C.

5.0 of 5 stars. warm brie and prosciutto. one onion soup. to-go.there, my whole day is brightened up = D
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Yelp.com Review - by Selby J.

5.0 of 5 stars. 100 reviews for this place!Can't say it any better than anyone else. We had a nice chat with the man when it got close to closing. He really enjoys the cafe but also looks forward to Friday when he...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here three times, and each time I fall into carb ecstasy. The bread is wonderful, crispy on the outside (sometimes I bruise the roof of my mouth, but sometimes pain is glorious), soft and...
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Yelp.com Review - by amy h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Should liquid crack be available next to a Bail Bonds place? Despite the fact I already ate lunch (ahem, no big surprise there) I decided to head over for my first time and grab a bowl of soup for...
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The soup nazi in NY has a rival in Sacramento...Given that I am on vacation this week, I can finally make it to La Bonne again before I write my review. I basically arrived at the door at 10:45 only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd always wanted to try this downtown eatery for a while now, got a chance to go there couple days ago. The parking was horrible, but the food was fantastic!! under $10.. best sandwich place in Sac...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here multiple times, and have not a bad word to say about this little French place. Love it! Especially the warm brie and prosciutto sandwich with a side of cream of vegetable soup. So...
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Yelp.com Review - by P. T.

5.0 of 5 stars. What an absolute gem in downtown Sacramento. True, the wait can be long but it is definitely worth it once you try the food. This is a true throwback where the owner/chef/waiter is the same person....
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Yelp.com Review - by T.A.G. S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to hold off on reviewing La Bonne Soup Cafe until visiting for a second time. Unfortunately, I only get an hour for lunch and that's just not enough time to brave the slow moving line. So my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, wow, wow. The leg of lamb sandwich and cream of cauliflower soup here cannot be beat.
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Yelp.com Review - by ron j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic, and worth the wait! Prices are reasonable and the chef/owner dispells all the bad preconceptions we have about the French. A class act.
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have wanted to go to forever and have been jealous of all he yelpers that review this place, but have been to lazy (lame?) to get moving and leave my corporate rat hole daytime neighborhood to drive...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy N.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I finnaly made it here! after attempting this place 2x. first time he closed early, second time he was closed for remodeling. luckily we missed the state hour lunch rush. it was a very cute lil...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyrie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Inspired by glowing reviews from Yelpers, I broke out of my weekday routine and ventured down to the inconspicuous little spot on 8th street. After waiting in line for 15 minutes, I ordered a warm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Truly delicious food. Simple fare done the French gourmet way. Watch out for the lunch crowd! La Bonne Soupe's quality is reflected in its popularity.
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the most distinctive lunches in town - in a low-fi sense - a guy doing a thing - to hell with what anyone else cares - he's doing it his way - and getting away with it! Prices fair - can be a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! Yelpers rarely ever steer me wrong.I have had this place bookmarked for a while, hoping to give it a try when business took me to Sacramento. Well, I find myself here with a terrible cold,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fresh fig and brie sandwich. Tomato soup. Sparkling mango drink. One of the best lunches I've had in a long time.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ally D.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's an old song called, "I love Paris," written by Cole Porter and most notably sung by Old Blue Eyes himself- Sinatra. The chorus of the song is a bit sing-songy and goes something like this, "I...
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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I gotta say - this place grows on ya. My first visit was over 6 months ago and after scraping the roof of my mouth with the crispy French bread I thought, ok, good but not THAT good. And then few...
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

5.0 of 5 stars. UNE BONNE IDEE! Thanks, yelp reviewer-friends, for turning us on to La Bonne Soupe. The soup (cauliflower/butternut squash), our shared sandwich (#13 salmon) and an amazing opportunity to chat briefly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosemary M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This may have been the best lunch I have ever had. ever. The location and hours have made it a difficult feat to make happen but now it is a priority to go here often. I was recommended by the chef...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

5.0 of 5 stars. oink oink!wow. this place is HOT... what a cute lil homey lunch place .. wish you were opened beyond lunch... from the sandwiches to the soups, everything was amazing. they serve hot/cold sandwiches,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite restaurants. I used to work in the US Bank building at 9th and J Street, and I ate at Le Bonne for lunch once a week. The soups are delicious (I love the cream of mushroom,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Truly an artisan at work here. I love the brie and prosciutto sandwich and the soups are always good. The line is always long but it's one of those rare instances when it is really worth the wait.
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Yelp.com Review - by Marvin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. During peak hours you can easily spend over an hour in line. Your best bet is to get there around 10:30 when he opens, he's even let me in early a few times.Considering the price the food is superb.
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Yelp.com Review - by Louisa O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think I have died and gone to heaven each and every time I get to eat here. It is the most delicious food I've tasted in Sacramento. I visited this place for the first time this week and went back...
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Yelp.com Review - by Avg Joe C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's true, the cafe is a one man show and most of the reviews are spot on. I so wanted the guy to be like the Sienfeld soup nazi so I could post his secrets here on Yelp, but alas he is a really nice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just tried La Bonne Soupe Cafe today on my lunch break. Due to the long line I had to run to get back to work on time. I got the Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato sandwich. I feared slightly, that it would...
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Yelp.com Review - by ThatoneGirl W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I very much enjoyed my sammich from La Bonne Soupe cafe. I had the warm brie with procuitto (sp?) it was rather delicious. The french roll it was on was perfect, crunchy on the outside and really made...
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Yelp.com Review - by kev... N.

4.0 of 5 stars. My experience matched up with the other reviews here. There was a modest line and it was definitely worth the wait. The last of the tri-tip went out the door before I got to order, but the roast...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tam N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just had lunch at this cute little spot and was definitely very impressed. The chef is very meticulous, as my friend commented, and takes his time to prepare the food. The shop is small and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina D.

5.0 of 5 stars. WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!!! This is a one man show so you will stand in line but it's worth it. I ordered the Smoked Duck sandwich and it was to die for!!! Where else can you get a smoked duck sandwich?...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walked up here at lunch with Gina D. Got there at noon (bad idea) and the line was out the door. Chatted with a few customers while waiting for our food; people who had eaten there before us assured...
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Yelp.com Review - by Reina M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Behind the store front facade on 8th Street in downtown Sacramento is a true french bistro that aptly belongs on the streets of Paris. After hearing rave reviews from Yelpers and friends, I finally...
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Yelp.com Review - by kellie d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't even begin to explain the experience of tasting your first bite at La Bonne. I have never thought of myself as one that enjoys sandwiches. Soups, definately, but I could take or leave...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Talk about hole in the wall. This place is so nondescript from that I walked past it 3 times before I realized that it was the right place. After entering though and seeing the line and smelling the...
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Yelp.com Review - by kendyce m.

4.0 of 5 stars. updated review as of may 2008....well, the only thing to add is that i took my boyfriend here for lunch and he says "Why are we waiting FOREVER!! I am hungry!" Everyone in lines says it is well worth...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went here I got a couple sandwiches. Something pretty plain like with the normal meats and stuff, and also the brie and proscuitto. It tasted OK. Got some cream of veggie soup from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only thing that excited me about jury duty this last week was the opportunity to finally try La Bonne Soupe Cafe. I wasn't disappointed. Although the place is tiny (with crammed in little tables)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I headed over to La Bonne Soupe Cafe for lunch today fully expecting to get the best soup & sandwich ever (i mean the reviews on this place are out of control). The owner was very nice making all the...
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Yelp.com Review - by a f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, everyone....don't go to this place so I can have ALL soups and eat ALL the pate....and avoid all those people that seperate me from bliss!!!! really, don't try this place for my sake. This...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I seem to be only one who isn't raving about the cafe, but even though i'm not singing rhapsodies, I did like it. If I were working downtown this would be a great lunch place, but it isn't something...
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Yelp.com Review - by Legal D.

5.0 of 5 stars. any other place i would think the wait is too long, but here... watching him make the sandwiches makes me forget i am waiting
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks Yelpers for introducing my husband and I to this fantastic cafe! Good bread makes a good sandwich, and when I saw the piping hot baquettes I knew this boulangerie was legit!We ordered a duck...
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Yelp.com Review - by William H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mon Dieu.
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Yelp.com Review - by lvtoea t.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times since it has opened. On previous occasions everything was superb. The sandwiches have been perfectly made with the warmest and yummiest bread...kudos for coming right out...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt W.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Bonne Soupe Cafe begs the question, "How many times can a place get 5 stars before your expectations are soo high that you are actually disappointed when you visit?" Hmmm....not there yet because I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Took advantage of working at home today and hit up La Bonne Soupe Cafe since it is closed on weekends. Ordered my braised pork sandwich (yay pork!!) and at the Chef's suggestion, also ordered a bowl...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yep, I also "finally made it!" I had the smoked salmon sandwich. I liked it. The hype is legit. So go try for yourself. You will like it.
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Yelp.com Review - by Moe H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best sandwiches and soups in Sacramento bar none. Well, bar one; the fellow at Rolle makes some excellent rustic sandwiches as well. But LBSC is incredible - sublime - foodgasmic. The 30 minute...
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Yelp.com Review - by mariza r.

5.0 of 5 stars. i was having a tough morning so i decided to trek out of the office for an early lunch assuming i would get lost in finding la bonne-- but not, right on 8th between I and J next to the bail bonds and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gillian B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never met a sandwich I like more than the one that the delightful frenchman makes, the fact that he calls me Madame when he talks to me definetely helps. Favorite: The smoked salmon and of course...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari S.

3.0 of 5 stars. SHORT STORY: HAM sandwich was fantastic, tender, flavorful with little cornichons (although I didn't order ham, but rather lamb) and DUCK was just OK. Beware of misunderstandings. LONG STORY:...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a kind of hole in the wall place that only locals would know about. It's right on 8th Street and there is this bail bonds place next door so when I first went there I was very skeptical....
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Yelp.com Review - by Necan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply the best sandwich shop in Sacramento. There's probably not much I can say about this place that isn't already covered in the reviews below. It really is as good as they all claim. Chef...
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad I read all of the reviews before I went down the La Bonne Soupe Cafe. This was not the easiest place to find. Smaller than I expected. I went at about 11:30 in the morning. Thank god I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lest you mistake me for the consummate interloper, I preface this review by stating that the following conversation took place between the persons immediately in front of and behind me while waiting...
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never eaten here, but we shot there early one morning, so I have a story to share:The master (owner and sole employee) was grating the cheese, and mentioned that of course he could save some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Faith C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, and I love the owner! Even though he's the only one in there and there is usually a line out the door, he still takes the time to ask how you're doing. The soup is absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every other Yelp reviewer of this resturant is a Cheeze Whiz loving liar or part of a scheme for the owner Daniel to make millions by franchising hundreds of locations during the next 10 years....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by PistachioNut A.

5.0 of 5 stars. One advantage of having to go to the courthouse for jury duty is that you have an excuse to eat at some of these lovely downtown eateries that are only open for lunch. I walked over to this little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom R.

5.0 of 5 stars. UPDATE: 9/10/07--Normally, a place as simple and casual as this, for me, would never get 5 stars, but the food here is just too good. I had the smoked duck breast sandwichand cream of veggie soup for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. What more can one say about a restaurant that has received 5 stars by every single yelper that has written a review for it? I believe this is a testament to chef D. Pont's commitment to quality...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I sought this place out because of Yelp. I even printed out the first page of reviews so I could find it. I forced a neighbor at forkpoint to join me there for lunch.We were not disappointed!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Never had a chance to be in this area downtown during a weekday, until, as fate would have it, I got called to jury duty. So to make the best of a bad situation, I finally got to try this 3 star hole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think it's so funny reading the other reviews - "I finally made it" and "I could not find the place" - only because I was in the same boat. I tried to come here last Monday, and it was closed! I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zhanna K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum!! I read the reviews, so I had to go try it for myself. On the first day, I could not find this little place if my life depended on it... I did however meet a lot of very nice homeless...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth c.

5.0 of 5 stars. The art of good sandwich making is often overlooked. People think its easy to put together a good sandwich. However, a truly delicious sandwich is a work of art, with all the elements perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa W.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's all true... this place has fantastic food. Hubby and I went for lunch a couple of weeks ago, and I want to get my ass over there again right now. We both had the pork sandwich, and I had a cup...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here with my brother today and there wasn't much of a line because it's a government holiday. As we waited in line we were mesmorized watching him assemble beautiful sandwiches. I originally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulie E.

5.0 of 5 stars. A friend told me about this place a while back, and I was amazed the first time I tried it, and every time I have gone back. Daniel is a very affable man, always ready with a smile, a nice comment....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by April G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally made it to La Bonne Soupe last week, and am trying to figure out when I can co back ASAP. Everything you have heard about La Bonne Soupe is true. Daniel Pont's attention to his food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place and I love Daniel. If I wasn't already married, I would be tempted to make him my man so I could have his soup everyday. I would be quite chubby I am sure, but well fed. I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by yvonne c.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Bonne Soup Cafe is a one-man show deli. He is straight French, and he is similar to the Seinfeld-made-famous NY soup nazi - but not quite as stern. He does smile, and say thank you, and does...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! He's a one-man band, this soupe monsieur. I have always had a great meal at a great price and a normal portion. It's refreshing not to have to go back to work (or jury duty,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

5.0 of 5 stars. La Bonne Soupe is the best French restaurant in Sacramento. Period. Now, don't tell anyone. There are only three tables. The menu is short and varied. The entire operation is run by a single...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with everyone, as one charmed customer. Simple, delicious, and well crafted. Tanya K. is right about "unassuming" to describe everything.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally made it to La Bonne Soupe Cafe after walking by it many times, seeing the long lines and thinking "some day I will". Well, this morning I stopped by the Asian market on B'way on the way into...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cam H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum! I wish this place were open on the weekends when parking and free time are easier to find. The other reviewers are right in saying that getting your food ordered and ready is a sloooow process....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by K F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I arrived quite by happenstance only on his second or third day in business, and had the place to myself. I ordered nothing more than a bowl of pumpkin soup, which was sublime. I wished it hadn't come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. You are not worthy to eat here. Do not go. You will insult the Frenchman with your unsophisticated taste buds and disdain for the artwork that he has so kindly chose to provide Sacramento humanity...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Summer M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm hooked on the number five (cinq) sandwich: ham, turkey, pastrami, swiss and that delicious flavored sauce he puts on everything. Sometimes the quality/flavor of the meat changes; some are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Isaac S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good food, and cheap. Where else can you get a pate sandwich for lunch for under $7?
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was the best sandwich I have had in a long time. It was purely French. I will say be prepared to wait and watch the guy behind the counter prepare each entree individually. It is well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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