Super cool hidden coffee shop. Excellent coffee even better staff. My wife and I stop here every…read moretime we come to San Anselmo.

Longway has great aesthetics. More San Francisco or Portland, than Marin, it's a quirky, blend of…read morecoffee house, work space, community gathering spot and retail. Service is friendly. The expresso drinks here offered a mixed experience. My first drink, a coconut crème expresso was excellent. Strong and delicious, they apparently make their own coconut crème in-house. We all know there is a worldwide shortage, but unfortunately the matcha we ordered was lacking a depth of flavor and color, despite watching a skilled barista beautifully blend the powder with a traditional whisk (chasen.) The end result of her efforts was "matcha lite." I like this spot, and we noted it's a popular choice for remote work, but steer towards expresso drinks if you are a fan of potent flavors.

Marin Coffee Roasters has a wonderful relaxed vibe. I met a friend there to study and love the…read moreenvironment. Staff is friendly and coffee hits all the right spots. This is my new go-to spot when I need a quiet place to write/study or people watch the passersby on the street. I look forward to trying other items on their menu!

I've never had a good experience here unfortunately. I've ordered too good to go orders and they…read moretold me that they don't participate. I've been given the wrong drinks. I never have a friendly cashier experience. However my daughter always has an amazing experience and loves this place. She is a frequent visitor and enjoys coming here with her friends so maybe it's me or the time I come in but it's a hit or miss.

Excellent bakery café! Great food great service nice…read moreambience. I like the avocado toast. It's nice and thick with a lot of olive oil. Add a couple buttery, scrambled eggs and you are complete. Now to top it off, have yourself a lovely pastry. Oh yes, and I'm anxiously awaiting the new one to open on fourth Street in San Rafael - and you should be too!!!

MH Bread and Butter continues to be a solid bakery and casual brunch/lunch stop (before 3 pm) in…read moreMarin. The bread and baked goods are excellent, and the breakfast offerings and salads are fresh. It is an easy, reliable choice for a fast casual cafe meal. A new location is planned for 4th Street in San Rafael. The bakery changed ownership in 2021, and while quality remains high, it no longer feels as special as it once did when ex-Tartine alums established the cafe. The menu stayed the same, the dining space is a bit more worn, and bathrooms could use more frequent attention. Service is friendly, but can be slow. I still enjoy stopping in, particularly on a sunny day to enjoy the outdoor space, but things haven't felt quite as special since the original owners moved on.

The matcha was very solid! Vibrant green and with great grassy notes. I appreciate that it was…read moreunsweetened as well so I could add just a tiny pump of syrup. Upon arriving I realized the namesake is because parents are welcome to bring their kids for a communal play area (which does have an entry fee). It looked like a lot of kids were having a blast, so I already have recommended this cafe to parent friends!

This place is such a neat place for coffee, tea, light food and kids can play! The drinks were top…read morenotch! I had the hojicha and it was great - definitely can taste the tea and was not overly sweet. The light food of breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito is alright. Not the best considering that it is premade. The kids play space is contained, safe and just variety of things to play with. Throughout the time we were there, it was well controlled and never overcrowded.

Early morning in Fairfax lead me here. They were pretty busy for having just opened but there was…read moreno wait. They had a little band on the inside singing sweet soft songs. The place is honey, menu is big, I wanted to try food but not awake enough yet (weird for me to even say). I got a decaf mexican mocha with oat milk. It tastes little like burnt chocolate and cinnamon. It could be me but not sure I would order it again. Staff was courteous.

What a score coming here as early as 630am on a Saturday, especially when the weekend's supposed to…read morebe for sleeping in! Live music's the perfect alarm clock, right? Indeed if you're a rockstar traveling in the San Francisco Bay area, Marin county's the place to be... Known for rocking out to the Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and the News, Metallica... Live band in downtown Fairfax, because why not? And known for Fairfax festival which is actually coming up from June 12th to the 14th, get ready to rock! Service is comme ci, comme ça!"

A little expensive and out of the way, but absolutely a powerful, balanced, and delicious drink!…read moreStopped in while on a walk and my iced latte was perfect.

Hallelujah! The rumors about Alfred Peet's ghost having disappeared since Peet's Coffee and Tea,…read morethe empire, having been lost to us, have been dispelled! His protege is alive and well at Weaver's in San Rafael, around the corner from another one of my favorite places, Harbor Freight. Since losing the most delicious blend of beans for making latte's on my Breville espresso machine, I looked and found this old-school roaster! But be warned, the coffee they use is not the cardboard, milquetoast stuff you get at the chains. This is the best bean you can find, and wow! It carries a wallop of flavor and strength! The beans are roasted that day or the day prior! Clearly the best. I'm home again! Thank you!

Such a quaint shop! The owner is so friendly and the coffee is just as INCREDIBLE! I almost wish…read morethat they accepted alternate payments besides cash but I'm not one to complain since I always carry cash on me anyways.

Taji and her adorable pom run this busy little stand next to the Stinson Beach Market. Though it…read morewas a hot day we had a sweet shady spot to sit and enjoy not being in traffic and entertained by the crowd going by. Our Americano was hot and well done. Taji works hard to take care of all who come by, regulars and tourists, even telling someone that the market sells cups of regular coffee if they just want that. If you want just a simple walk by place or a place to rest your buns without fuss while waiting for your other half to grocery shop, this is it. And she has some pastries too! Open mostly during good weather season. Sole proprietor so give her a shout!

"Can I get something started for you?" Avoid that familiar…read morephrase from the corporate coffee giant and step into the whale. Wonderful single origin coffees available -pour over style as well as a variety of various espresso drinks, and tea. In the back is the master roaster machinery, and a nice lounge with pinball machines to hang out in and create conversation with other patrons. The staff is real knowledgeable and real personable and frequently make me laugh, and they know their product very well and will share information with the consumer. It's OK to ask a question and they won't yell at you if you want cream in your coffee. They do keep it behind the counter in the refrigerator, by request only. For some reason, coffee always taste better to me on site than at home. Maybe it's the temperature of the water, maybe it's just the ambience and the brief conversation? I don't know but I prefer to have my cup outside of the home. I'm a rather social being. The owner has a knack for hiring, competent, talented and friendly staff! Truly the BEST coffee anywhere, seriously...... maybe that's why they won so many awards?! Beans are available daily and frequently with half-price sale on your second bag. A great gift to send somebody in a different city, throw in a T-shirt or other swag while you're at it. I found that relatives and friends really dig stuff from the Bay Area. There are a variety of "at home barista"accoutrements available for sale to include the lovely Chemex glass coffee maker. Grinders, scales, etc. A coffee paraphernalia shop- "legal speed". Check out the pastry case with some local favorite bakeries representing. In closing, five stars throughout*****! Now get over there, I hope I got something started for you......

This was my first visit to Red Whale Coffee, and I was really looking forward to it. I loved the…read moreatmosphere, especially the pinball machines, and I was excited to recommend this place to my friends. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I ordered an iced mocha with oat milk during a busy time and waited about 20-30 minutes. While I was waiting, I noticed several customers who ordered after me received their drinks. I went up to the counter to ask about my order, and the cashier seemed confused. The barista remembered making my drink and believed someone may have accidentally taken it since there had been a drink sitting on the pickup counter for a while. The barista told me he would remake my drink and even offered the drink to another customer instead of discarding it. However, he continued making other orders before remaking mine. Just as I was about to ask for a refund, I finally received my coffee. I understand that mistakes happen, especially during busy periods, but better communication and order tracking would have made a big difference. Unfortunately, my first experience left a bad impression. As much as I liked the atmosphere, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this coffee shop based on the service I received.

People who move to Marin from the city love to complain about the Marin food scene. When I hear…read morethat, I ask if they have been to RS2Go. I don't know what magic Ryan and his team use to turn out such a wide range of incredible options from such a small space. Fried chicken sandwich? Banger. Huevos rancheros. Banger. The pastrami cured tri-tip. Banger. Chocolate chip cookies? Two snaps and a twist. The flavors are creative, the portions are on point, and there are plenty of options the kids will love. Thanks to Ryan and his team for building community through awesome food and great vibes on this little corner of San Anselmo. My only request would be for more Ryans.

What a local institution. Chef Ryan and team (Violeta, Cher, chef Marco, everyone) are the best…read morepeople who make the best food. Brunch, lunch, dinner, they do it all. From loaded fries to fish sandwiches to lamb neck, what cant they do?! Pull up, hang out, enjoy good company. I will miss weekly rituals to the trailer.

Every time I walk in, I'm greeted with a warm smile and a genuine "hello" that makes me feel like…read morepart of the family. The staff here really go above and beyond--not only are they incredibly friendly, but they remember their regulars. Whether it's my usual order or just asking how my day's going, it's clear they care about the people who come through their doors. It's the kind of place where the vibe is just as comforting as the coffee. The drinks are consistently delicious and the baristas make every visit a bright spot in my day. Pink Owl isn't just a coffee shop--it's a community. And that's 100% because of the amazing people behind the counter. Can't recommend them enough!

Okay, so I really love Pink Owl and have been coming here for years. The lattes are genuinely great…read moreand I recommend them to friends all the time. But the service is usually not great. The space itself is super cute, and I've been able to take work calls inside, which I really like. Still, the baristas and cashiers often come off as unfriendly, and it kind of takes away from the experience. I'm a big coffee fan and I truly love the drinks here. Just go in knowing the service probably won't be amazing, but the lattes will be worth it.