wanted to support local. However $15 for a chorizo breakfast burrito and small cafe americano is…read morepretty pricey. Burrito tasted fine. Americano was very average.

Mount Joys, Jitters, Video Droid Cart. You have seen it driving into or out of Tam Junction across…read morefrom the Dipsea Cafe. If you've never stopped, only experiencing what the Doppler Effect does to a loud reggae beat, you might say to yourself or your passenger "what's up with that place? He is there only half the time?" if you do stop then you know it is easily the best coffee in Marin, and you may say "thanks be to the lord above, he is here today!" ...see it's a "glass is half full" kind of place...

I normally don't write reviews, but a few days ago I visited this location and was greeted by the…read moremost wonderful employee, Kristin. She was courteous, incredibly friendly, and took the time to have a genuine conversation with me, which made my experience even more enjoyable. This place is lucky to have someone like her on the team! The drinks were delicious, and my first interaction was so amazing that I'll definitely be coming back. Five stars all the way!

While Cafe Del Soul does make satisfying and flavorful food, the price hurts the appeal. The…read moredressings are delicious but otherwise the ingredients could be easily acquired from a market for a fraction of the cost. The greens, proteins and vegetables are raw and don't justify $20 for a salad. While some of the prices seem reasonable on the menu, once you add tofu or more substantive fixings, it looks pretty steep. Therefore, it's a good place to refuel after a hike or to stop by if you're in the area but not worth a trip given that you could recreate these dishes at home. They offer a solid meal, but in the grand scheme of things, there are better healthy bowl joints to eat at that offer more unique options for a fairer price.

Well needed bakery in MV Breads great had a sandwich also…read morevery good Definitely be back

We drove to Mills Valley in the early morning and decided to check out this local bakery. There is…read morestreet parking available and we luckily got a spot right across from the bakery. The bakery was decently busy with locals going in and out. I ordered the Resurrection Morning Bun, which had an almond and citrusy flavor. It was a delicious morning treat that wasn't too sweet and made for a filling breakfast. All in all, Madrona Bakery is a good option to grab pastries and coffee if you're planning to be in the area.

"Avocado toast... I have to have this recipe!" I…read moreappropriated that from an old New Yorker cartoon... And here you find a nice value which includes scrambled eggs sitting on top of rustic bread with a smashed avocado and a radish garnish, delightful. Accompanying this dish I had one single buttermilk pancake with what appeared to be fresh maple syrup. Good stuff! I'd like to point out that there is a pleasant, clean restroom, which is a testament to customer service and integrity. Something that I always appreciate.. This is a roadside diner feel located near the Good Earth grocery store, which is also deserving of a visit when you're in the area. (Check out the "proof lab" facility, or shall I say "campus" across the street -a very interesting spot. Google it and check it out online.) The Shoreline Cafe has a very competent, efficient, and friendly staff that knows what they're doing. There are lovely outdoor seating tables with nice umbrellas, as well as ample seating indoors in a comfortable atmosphere. Now that my belly is full until my lunch hour later today, I can contemplate clever epicurean/trendy dishes. How about some Tartine Butyrum ? OK, now I got you scrambling for a definition....

Even though this place is tucked away in a hidden parking lot area, it gets pretty crowded on…read moreweekends. I went early Saturday morning with a friend, and we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly everything moved we were seated right away! The staff was so kind and welcoming, and they gave us great recommendations. I had a breakfast salad that I absolutely loved I enjoyed every "leaf" of it My friend ordered the chilaquiles divorciados, and we both had coffee to go with our meals. I'm really glad we decided to try this spot. It has such a friendly, family-oriented vibe, the prices are fair, and the food is delicious. Thank you for such a great experience!

Wow wow wow - the coffee is delicious!…read more Loved the vibe of this cute coffee cafe. It was busy and buzzing during the morning hours and we had great service from an older gentleman who took his time to ensure we got exactly what we were looking for. They have a cute backyard patio space with additional seating (and maybe a pup or two!) Drinks: the Iced Vietnamese coffee and the Iced Churro latte. Both were strong and delicious!

I am not a fan. My…read moreexperience began pleasantly. The cashier greeted me with a smile and was friendly while I ordered. My order: large Honey Lavender Latte and a Lemon Blueberry Scone ($4.95). I was not asked if I wanted my order to stay or go. My scone was bagged, handed to me immediately and I was told my order would be called. I sat down. While I waited for my latte, a man ordered the same scone and a latte as well. The same cashier asked if he wanted his order to here or to go (again, something I was not asked). Then she asked him if he wanted his scone warmed (an option that was not provided to me either). Extremely displeased with the contrast of service or rather lack of service and its inconsistencies. The latte itself had many add on charges as did the order. A large 16oz latte ($7.25) with oat milk ($0.75) and honey lavender ($0.80) selected as the flavor option totaled $8.80. Using your card, there is a charge as well ($0.69). The honey lavender syrup used tasted artificial and the latte itself was not very warm when immediately received. It quickly turned to room temperature milk with flavoring. The lemon blueberry scone is delicious. The scone is crumbly and cakey with a vibrant fresh lemon flavor. The blueberries are not spread throughout and tasted like paper pieces. I stopped eating to remove a couple from my mouth, it felt like I was eating part of the bag. I picked the remaining "blue pieces" out. Now, thankful it was not spread throughout. My intent was to stay for a bit and experience the environment. After the contrast in "service", I definitely did not feel welcomed. Needless to say, I would not recommend and would definitely not return.

This is one of those places that just kind of feels like home…read more I've been stopping by this market for as long as I've been hiking in the Golden Gate Area, which is over a decade. Some of Good Earth's items are on the super pricy side, but some are also reasonable. The deli and bakery items are usually pretty good. This was the first place I ever found Sjaak's chocolate. Sadly, they no longer exist, but I used to always stop by for their Hearts of Cherry after hiking around Mt Tam. Today I stopped by for whatever looked good enough to buy, which happened to be a pesto chicken calzone from the hot deli case, a slice of chocolate cake that looked too good to be $5, some roma tomatoes, and a blueberry banana water. The pesto chicken calzone had decent flavor, but it literally had like half a cup of grilled onions on it. Like, there was an entire opaque layer of grilled onion. Adding onions to compensate for less meat is one of the oldest Italian tricks in the book, and is the basis of many great recipes. In this case, it was a little much. Also, the crust didn't have any flavor, but for $10, for this area, it wasn't bad. The chocolate cake was the worst chocolate cake I've ever had in my life. It should have been labeled "iced biscotti," because that's about how dry it was. After a few bites, I had to double check to make sure I didn't accidentally grab an expired piece. It was so dry!! Okay, so, the cake was a mistake, but everything else was good. Their fresh deli pizzas looked AMAZING, but I did not take one home. Overall, the store is very clean, well lit, and merchandised nicely. My only issue is the twinkie sized stall in the ladies room, with a door that opens inward, trapping anyone who is greater than four inches in diameter between the toilet and the door. Sometimes you seriously have to wonder what kind of psychopath designed women's public restrooms. It's like, if you are larger than an actual Barbie doll, good luck getting in and out without touching the public toilet! So, I actually made two separate purchases. First, I purchased the calzone, and took it back to my car to eat. Noticing that I was surrounded by Teslas and eating disorders, I put up my sunshades so that I could eat in peace, without becoming a TikTok reel. After I finished eating, as I was lowering my sunshade, I caught the man parked next to me in the act of taking a video of me, anyway! My car is ugly enough to make a classist person assume that I'm a homeless person, which I'm sure is what happened in this case. Maybe he was planning to post it on social media as an example of how homeless people were ruining his life. When he saw a nicely dressed woman in a brand new, pretty dress (me) he looked shocked. I looked back and forth between him and his phone which was pointed at me, and glared. He lowered the phone and stared at me, wide eyed and jaw dropped, as if he wanted to explain. I glared at him as hard as I could. Classist rich people harass me like this all the time. As a formerly homeless person, I know that in reality, there's no such thing as "looking homeless." People who "look homeless" are usually housed and struggling with mental health issues, while homeless people who live in shelters are usually very well-groomed. But tell that to the classist rich person who thinks it's funny to take videos of other people and post them on the internet to mock them. I wish it was illegal to do that, but it's not. So if I'm posted on "homeless people of Marin" or something, that's what's up, even though I'm very much housed and employed. A calzone with a side of classism. Not the store's fault. But irritating none the less.

RE: Holly in the Deli…read more Exceptional, caring and fast service. Holly also takes time to provide personal customer service (she took me to Customer Service to find my lost sunglasses). Holly recognizes her repeat del customers! She could be "in charge"!

We visited this shop due to other positive reviews (and an addiction/passion for coffee) and had a…read moregreat experience. Coffee is solid and delivered with beautiful foam artwork. We ordered avocado toast which was served on the most delicious thick slice of homemade sourdough. The shop is located on the Main Street which can make for challenging parking, but the service is quick and the view of the water is wonderful.

I was excited to come across a new coffee shop to try. The coffee and atmosphere were solid, and…read moreeven late morning on a weekday it was pretty packed. Don't assume you'll grab a place to sit, especially if you're visiting peak hours. The toast was good, but at $9 I expected something more memorable, so I'd skip that next time. I also overheard an issue at the register where a customer was told their ham croissant was no longer available because it had been given to someone else after they'd already ordered it. The staff offered to substitute something else but couldn't process a refund, and there weren't many other options. I would have been so disappointed if that were me! Overall, it was a decent experience, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again.

I love Upside! It's a great local coffee spot. They have delicious lattes and food options…read more(pastries, breakfast sandwich and burritos). Everyone who works at Upside is lovely. I appreciate the relaxed vibes and way they foster community.

small little coffee shop located on the side of a gym. cute place to stop by for drinks and…read morepastries. the workers def had good vibes and were very chipper and kindly explained their specialty drinks. the matcha is not very good tbh...i would not order it again. la pricing for not la quality matcha :( very bland and tasted watered down. my friends liked their coffees though!