Aroma Cafe

What a fun coffee shop! So welcoming, such an amazing vibe, great coffee and matcha, and friendly…read morestaff! We stopped by for the first time over the weekend and can't wait to go back. The folks taking our order were so sweet and helpful. After you order, you can browse the shop, find a little nook to hang out in while you enjoy your drinks or sit outside. My strawberry matcha cloud was soooooo good. Not too sweet and the foam was delicious. My husband's cold brew was great. We took ours to-go, but next time, we'll stay a little longer to enjoy the vibes.

I stopped into Longway, which appeared to be a shared storefront and got a Arnold Palmer to go…read more I will say I didn't love that the ice was so packed in I couldn't get a straw in, but the service was prompt and friendly and the drink was delicious. They also have quite a bit of outside seating, which was fantastic. All in all, I would definitely return.

Barista station

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Retailers inside

Marin Coffee Roasters

4.0(179 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great place. The…read moretomato-basil soup is reasonably priced and delicious, served with a nice garlic bread. Cheerful, friendly staff. Great ambience. The missing star is for the prices. Maybe they are economically justified by inflation, but they seem extreme even accounting for inflation. Makes one think of gasoline prices, which "go up like a rocket and come down like a feather." We have not had extreme inflation for a few years now. Well, I guess that's what the market will bear in this affluent little town. In any case, management takes a bit of the sting out of the high prices by offering several modestly priced sides.

Great food and service! Got a veggie burger with avo and a couple pastries that were excellent!…read more Outside seating and dogs are welcome

Façade

Warm, pleasant, welcoming environment.

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Coffee and what was left of the almond croissant

Flour Craft Bakery- San Anselmo

4.3(181 reviews)

My friend took me to Flour Craft for her favorite lox and bagel dish. Dish was a good portion with…read morevery fresh ingredients. It is nice to eat a nourishing meal that satisfies the tastebuds and your wellbeing. Really great place for folks looking for gluten-free items. They also had some glute-free grocery items available inside the store. Counter service was okay. We had our lox and bagels to-go but there are some seats inside and outside available. Make a special trip and enjoy the darling village vibe of San Anselmo!

I love that they always have a vegan option. But it's unfortunate that they can only serve A vegan…read moreoption for a place that promotes itself as having option I think in order to be able to say that it should be more than a single one per day.

Cozy eating area

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Flour Craft cook book

Fox & Kit

4.3(285 reviews)

0.1 mi

Excellent spot / great, charming staff! Hip aesthetic, great…read moreinterior design. I understand the owner is involved in that type of work. Nice furniture and comfortable vibes throughout with cool copper accents in the washroom. An indoor playground enclosed structure for children-pay by the hour. The little kids love it. Excellent Cortada and a nice lemon poppyseed muffin with pieces of lemon.

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!

Interior of the building

Cortado

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Latte and oatmeal

M.H.Bread and Butter

4.2(579 reviews)

1.8 mi

I have been coming to this area for work for years...and am so mad at myself for not stopping here…read moresooner. I had a bit of time for lunch and stopped in. I ordered the burrata toast and it was exceptional. The bread was freshly cut and served warm, and the tomatoes and arugula were fresh, and dressed so simply and lightly. It was just a delightfully delicious and simple meal. I will definitely be prioritizing another visit when I am back in town.

After years of dreaming about it, I finally returned for the Green Couscous salad. Every bit as…read moregood as I'd remembered! My daughter enjoyed the croissant waffle. We devoured both at a picnic table in a nearby park and it made for a stellar Sunday.

Loaves of Bread

Turkey sandwich

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Hot coffee

The San Anselmo Coffee Roastery

3.6(93 reviews)

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Stopped here for a lemonade and iced tea. My husband got a blueberry iced tea which was fantastic…read more I had a fresh mint lemonade and it was good. They have lots of variety of coffee, non coffee, and tea drinks to choose from.

Such a cute coffee shop. Great baked goods. My favorite was the blueberry muffin. Coffee is pretty…read moregood too. We loved the outside area to sit. Very quaint little coffee shop.

Barista

Cute outside seating available

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Happy holidays

Red Whale Coffee

4.3(331 reviews)

3.2 mi

"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.

Nice seating area with some neat music memorabilia on the walls.

Pinball and some crazy coffee apparatus in the lounge.

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Just a picture of the main sitting area

Comforts

3.9(697 reviews)

1.8 mi

I did some research on brunch places. Comforts being one of them…read more The six of us planned to meet at 10am Saturday arriving from Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, and locally from San Rafael. Pro tip: the entire party needs to be present to be seated. Hubby and I were running late. Got there at 10:30am. Found our party seated inside. It was okay as long as they ordered without waiting for us. Comforts is both a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, and a separate take out deli bakery. Known for their Chinese chicken salad which we all planned to purchase at the deli after brunch. We all enjoyed what we ordered - * pork carnitas hash + eggs - hubby & BIL both had this. Very hearty meal. * stuffed pecan crusted French toast - sis had 1/2 order. I tasted it. Thought very sweet. * eggs your way- friend enjoyed. She ate the scone but left the jasmine rice. * farmers breakfast - both friend & I had this. My eggs cooked perfectly. Griddle pancakes excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. We finished brunch within an hour. Automatic gratuity as we were party of six. Then moseyed over to the deli bakery. You need to pull a number located by the bakery front door. I bought three bakery items and a large box of the Chinese chicken salad. The peanut butter cookie and the chocolate chip cookie were very sweet. Definitely need a glass of milk or a strong cup of coffee. The lemon bar was very good. Very lemony with a thin crust. Being a Saturday the deli bakery was very busy. We had the Chinese chicken salad as a side for dinner. It was good but I'll pass on it next time.

The food and service were decent, nothing special. I received my order with my eggs OM, but had…read moreasked for scrambled. It was fixed promptly. The restaurant was busy and clean. It wouldn't be my first choice.

How dreamy this new /left side of the restaurant looks! Outside available too.

Look at the size of the cream puff!

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Pink Owl Coffee

4.1(222 reviews)

0.6 mi

I can't even bring myself to give this place one star. If you like mediocrity accompanied with…read moreunnecessary attitude from employees and lack of accountability or efficiency, this is the place for you. First time, I thought it might've been a fluke... Unfortunately, the second visit only proved to be worse than the first. All around I'd give them negative 5 stars.

Cute cafe located on the corner in a strip mall. The day I visited unfortunately was very warm and…read morethere was no AC. Very much a neighborhood spot, there were lots of places to sit and a separate room off to the side. I got a half caff Americano and daughter got an iced coffee. The coffee was very good and strong! Prices for food were a bit steep to me, but maybe $8 is the going rate for a PBJ these days? They have some cool baked goods including a chocolate chip cookie that was the size of my head. I was tempted but knew better. Friendly, personable service.

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Barton's Bagels

3.9(190 reviews)

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Unfriendly counter service…read more Undistinguished bagel. Plus, I asked for it to be toasted, they served it almost raw. No pitcher of water available, they begrudgingly gave me a cup of tapwater. Dreary atmosphere. Trading on past reputation, I would guess, and a choice location. Just, no.

No frills No thrills…read moreStraight up good bagels at a fraction of the price they could be! Only $3.50 for a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese! The scene is very '70s hippie like with bad art indiscriminately placed with no sense of aesthetic. A bit of a cleanup is in order and a little more attention to detail could spruce it up. But, there certainly is charm in its current state. Simply a great product at a low price point and fast, friendly service. Get your coffee next-door to avoid the air pot pump offerings here. (normally cold or nasty in those air pump things) This is strictly bagels- no need to push the caffeine despite the revenue loss. Just 30+ years of an honest bagel shop focusing on the BAGEL! A lot of variety for only 20$ a dozen. Grab a bag or two and take them to your workmates or your family. A solid satisfying chewy treat! And it can't be beat......