After reading the Chron. article on Farmer Brown, I’m going to be heading over there this week. Anyone been yet? If so what’s your take on the place and how’s the fried chicken?? Farmer Brown 25 Mason SF (2 replies, last updated by noBS June 3, 2006)

Farmer Brown hasn’t yet opened its doors at 25 Mason @ Turk Street. I see that it’s painted a deep blue with black awnings. Mid-May opening?...Will it open next week? (5 replies, last updated by Michelle June 2, 2006)

Tonight I ate w/ three others at Farmer Browns - it was my first visit. Overall, I thought it was good but not great. Some things were better than others. I liked the space more than I thought – it was dark and a bit loud,... (10 replies, last updated by suebette March 20, 2008)

Had a decent but overall disappointing meal tonight at Farmer Brown. Service and atmosphere were good, but here’s the breakdown of the food: - Jalapeno cornbread mufins with whipped honey butter: excellent, flavorful, light... (0 replies, last updated by butter February 9, 2007)

After a couple basil gimlets at Rye, my date and I decided to try Farmer Brown on a whim. I called around 7:45 to get the address and check to see if we could get a seat and it sounded jamming. They put our name on the list and... (5 replies, last updated by lawrence September 4, 2006)

Farmer Brown just opened in the 'Loin a few weeks ago, so we decided to go check it out. They are dedicated to supporting small, local & African American farmers. Went last night around 7:00 PM – 40 minute wait for a table.... (12 replies, last updated by foodiegrl June 27, 2006)

I was STARVED when I went there but thought the chicken and biscuit were quite decent; my friend enjoyed her chicken and waffles. In this case Little Skillet isn’t anywhere near farmer brown, so it really i just a limited... (12 replies, last updated by Shane Greenwood August 29, 2009)

OK, all these places have been open for a week or two, and hopefully they have had some time now to iron out their problems. I went to Farmer Brown this weekend and had a simple meal: Wedge Salad followed by a Pulled Pork... (2 replies, last updated by JR June 4, 2006)

their website says they have "All-U-Can-Eat Brunch every Saturday AND Sunday for only $15. Eggs, bacon, fresh biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, fried chicken, and so much more...Live music by members of The Bayonics, Crown City... (2 replies, last updated by realspear May 27, 2009)

I have no firsthand information but I heard the owner had some health problems and had to close. I know nothing about another Farmer Brown’s opening. Hopefully the owner is doing better and will make a killing when selling... (8 replies, last updated by lilesha March 11, 2008)

what is it about theater that makes you chowish? we had drinks at Farmer Brown - happy hour from 5 to 7 pm – with gumbo and fried chicken before the 7pm show of “Woof, Daddy”. ...and the chocolate fritters are... (5 replies, last updated by Cynsa September 17, 2006)

decided to hit up farmer brown on friday night for some post-work comfort food. we got there a little past six and we were quickly seated. the bar area was packed, but most of the tables were open. there was some very loud music... (7 replies, last updated by Maya June 27, 2006)

I entered Farmer Brown with some hesitation. I loved the concept of soul food using organic, local ingredients. But reports so far have been very mixed and if the fried chicken is lousy who cares if it’s organic? Although... (3 replies, last updated by Morton the Mousse July 10, 2006)

Okay so I went to San Fran. A couple of weeks ago, and went to a restaurant called "Farmer Brown" and it is described as Farm Fresh Soul Food. It is not like the Soul Food people think of that is drowned in fats and sugars and... (4 replies, last updated by Sam Fujisaka May 16, 2009)

I’m a huge fan of the Bay Area’s Arizmendi Bakery which makes all types of great farmer’s/brown bread. There are bakeries here that make great breads, but they mostly specialize in white breads. I’m trying... (1 reply, last updated by 420 Reasons to eat August 2, 2008)