Proposition Chicken Laurel Village — Our Go-To Stop Before San Francisco House Tours
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from exploring homes all around San Francisco, it’s this: Starting the day right matters. And for us, that always begins with a cup of hot bone broth from Proposition Chicken in Laurel Village.
Before we tour open houses, it’s basically our pre-tour ritual, the thing that gets us ready for a long day of walking, filming, chatting, and seeing some of the city’s most interesting homes. Just one sip and we’re instantly in “tour mode.”
🥣 The Bone Broth We Can’t Skip
We don’t switch it up.
We don’t experiment.
We don’t browse the menu like normal humans.
It’s always, always the hot chicken bone broth — slow-simmered, rich, comforting, and exactly what you need on a foggy SF morning (which is… most mornings). It’s warm, it’s simple, and it somehow makes house touring feel a little cozier and a lot more energized.
If you ever see us walking down California Street holding a steaming cup, you already know where we came from and where we’re headed next.
🍗 A Quick Word on the Menu
Even though we stay loyal to the bone broth, Proposition Chicken does have an entire choose-your-style, choose-your-chicken menu that locals love — fried, flipped, or tofu; sandwiches, salads, and entrées.
But for us?
Bone broth.
Every time.
Non-negotiable.
🏡 The Space: Laurel Village Everyday Charm
The Laurel Village location is one of those spots that feels welcoming without trying too hard.
Bright inside, calm outside, busy in that very San Francisco neighborhood way. It sits right in the center of Presidio Heights/Laurel Village loop, which makes it the perfect starting point before we head out touring houses or pop into nearby shops like Emily Joubert Home & Garden. Pro tip: you can walk from Proposition Chicken to Emily Joubert in under 2 minutes — yes, really.
🗺️ Our “Tour with Friends” Pre-Open-House Loop
A typical day for us usually looks something like this:
🥣 Start with our favorite hot bone broth from Proposition Chicken
(We can’t tour without it. We’ve tried. It felt wrong.)
🛍️ Walk a few steps over to Emily Joubert Home & Garden
Say hi to Roland — Incredibly warm, and easily one of our favorite people in the neighborhood.
🏡 Head out to tour homes across neighborhood
Warm hands, warm broth, warm mood — perfect for touring open houses.
🧡 Why Proposition Chicken Is a Tour with Friends' Favorite
The bone broth is consistently amazing.
It’s quick and convenient before a day of house touring.
The location couldn’t be better.
It’s part of our routine now — the simple start that sets the tone for the whole day.
If you ever join us for a Tour, odds are you’ll find us here first—this is where our day always starts.
