Stopped by Sarmentine recently and tried a matcha latte with honey and a flan. The matcha latte was…read moresmooth and well made, though it was a little milkier than I personally prefer. If you like a milder matcha flavor, you'll probably enjoy it. The flan was my favorite part of the visit. It had a great texture and wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. A lot of flans can be a sugar bomb, but this one felt much more balanced. The cafe itself was clean, comfortable, and a nice place to sit for a coffee, pastry, or meeting. I'd definitely order the flan again and would be interested in trying more of their pastries on a future visit.

I only have visited once, but I enjoyed my buckwheat crepe. Just offering it was such a treat as I…read moredon't see too many crepes these days. I went with the complete, the ham with an over easy egg, and I think it had some emmental cheese. And while not the best crepe I've ever had, it was still pretty tasty with a lovely presented and tangy side salad. Not cheap at the $18 price point, but again, a tres French lunch. I've heard they use organic ingredients, which if true, that price seems more in line. The bakery looked incredibly delicious. While I didn't taste the fresh baked breads and pastries, I'd imagine from the looks, they are decadent and delicious. The place was bumping on a Weds morning, you can tell this place is a hot spot to enjoy a leisurely coffee, pastry and a newspaper. The space is bright and inviting and I loved that they had a piano in the corner. Plenty of parking, to boot. Overall, a lovely stop in Petaluma, away from the hubbub of downtown.

First time here, and everything was amazing! This place was definitely popping, but the wait for a…read moretable for two was only about 25 minutes, which was totally worth it. The ambiance is really nice, the restaurant is clean, and the food was so good. My friend and I were excited to try this place, so we ordered two different dishes and shared. I got the Smash Burger, and she got the Eggs Benedict with ham. Wow--both dishes were absolutely delicious, and we were super satisfied with our choices. The pastries were also incredible. While we waited, I grabbed a biscuit scone, and it was so good! Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to start the meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. We will definitely be back!

Cute bakery and cafe in downtown Petaluma. Was a perfect stop on our way to Mendocino. The cafe was…read morecrowded, we were seated within 15 min of check in. Loved the Polenta and eggs, freshly baked Biscuits and gravy. Grabbed the Butterhorn and Berry Cheese danish from the bakery. Enjoyed these with morning coffee.

My new favorite coffee spot in Petaluma. They also serve a few different beers. The Horchata latte…read moreand churros are a must to order! The outdoor area is right on the Petaluma River so the views with a nice latte was perfect. has a little kids play area that my toddler really enjoyed. We ended up staying for an hour just enjoying the afternoon. We will definitely be returning.

Cute coffee shop with lots of open space outside seating adjacent to the water. Food and drink…read moreofferings were somewhat mid-- the matcha was good, empanadas were okay, banana bread on point. Service is friendly and pretty quick, overall decent. Great spot for catching up with people but the food and drinks I tried did not leave an impression.

River Front Cafe is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with a cozy…read moreatmosphere and stunning riverside views that make the whole experience feel special. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented -- you can truly taste the quality in every bite. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always goes the extra mile to make sure you're comfortable. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxing coffee, a casual lunch, or a special dinner, River Front Cafe never disappoints. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a peaceful spot to unwind. Can't wait to come back!

Very nice cafe along the water. I always like a place along the water. Not a huge haul to Point…read moreReyes but it's the journey as well as the destination so we tend to break up trips with a stop. Andrea hates a long car ride like giving a cat a bath. Back in the day I used to travel to Petaluma by boat from Vallejo for the weekend with my parents so they could pound back gin fizzes all day with their other drinking boat buddies. Now days we drop in here on our way to Pt. Reyes. The downtown area has a lot going on (maybe not as much as Stacy's mom) and is definitely something to look into during the spring and summer. Inside seating and outside along the river. Looks like you can rent kayaks or canoes to paddle around. So coffee... check, breakfast goodies... check, champs and Momo's... check. So quick stop and on our way to Hog Island. If we lived here we would be here a lot I think. Will stop in again on future travels.

Petaluma has a lot of great coffee shops and sometimes it's hard to choose where to go. Avid has a…read moregreat vibe to it and it's really the best coffee in the downtown neighborhood. They make good pastries here and they are very serious about making great coffee. The service is very good and it's a great place to sit and work on your laptop. On my most recent visit, I tried their specialty hot latte which was called the Worker Bee Latte. It had bee pollen and honey, of course, plus a touch of mint. I enjoyed it, although it tasted almost like a healthy drink because of the bee pollen! I typically enjoy their gluten free pumpkin muffin, which is delicious! This location of avid doesn't have as many food options as their Santa Rosa location, but it's all still very good. They have some fun merchandise here, and my wife bought one of their t-shirts the other day.

This is a trendy coffee spot just a block off the main drag in Petaluma's theater district. Prices…read moreare reasonable for coffee in our area and the staff is friendly. Quality of the lattes was mid. Just tasted like steamed milk. The barista kept pouring out milk and espresso after steaming and brewing it for some reason, so maybe the machine wasn't working right? Hot chocolates for the kids were well received. They use a liquid chocolate base with steamed milk on top.

A must see. I can't believe I've not reviewed this great place before! This café is more than a…read morecafé--it's truly the epitome of what a "third place" is all about. Many fun groups meet here for community dinners. Interest groups can include Peace Corps Volunteers, Metal Workers, Programmers, Park Docents, Ex-Pats, Climate Professionals, and so many more. A rotating artist gallery is on the walls at all times. Live painting events have occurred countless times. The food is amazing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I've enjoy countless sandwiches and desserts since I first moved here in 2005. My favorite is the Sonoma Smoked Duck panini--with Dijon mayo, caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and an organic mixed spring greens side salad. Absolutely delightful.

Have visited many times and can always find something great, even if I'm gluten-free. I usually get…read moreGF avocado toast and am happy along with a chai or hot chocolate with almond milk. Love the location and vibe. Service is professional but relaxed, just right. Neighborhood is unique and a great spot to chat.

Lovely quaint Petaluma, a pinch of "Trustifarian", a Mecca for explosive talented artists and…read moremusicians with great live music venues. Juxtaposed with some questionable art. IE: Huge paintings of caricature like dogs in fluorescent colors, dreadful landscapes and yarn owls. Also, the antique capital of Northern California, yawn. (money laundering?) A lot of really nice boutique type shops with fine products and a brand new record store, Paradise Found which is quite fantastic. It is also an oasis with goo-gobs of creative talent and cool people you will find. Ranchers, farmers, construction workers, normal hard-working folk, authors, athletes, chefs, sound engineers,sculptors,craftspeople, photographers, and inventors. A full cast of interesting characters. The home of the world's ugly dog contest (I tend to stay away during this event to avoid becoming a contestant) and wrist wrestling championship. Once famous for being the egg capital of the world. I once heard this conversation in a bar, "Hey Steve remember when we got paid to inseminate chickens when we were on acid?" Steve: "Those were chickens?" Sam Shepard would've had a field day here. Some newer buildings made to look old with crafted Styrofoam façades. You get the feeling you're on a movie set, which it has been on several occasions. I lived here for a number of years, a bit of a Peyton Place aura. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more. Some of my favorite people I've met in the last 30 years hale from here. And, a disappropriated amount have left this earth too soon. One of the best foodie destinations north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Superb coffee shops and bakeries, some award-winning. So, back in 1999 I took a wrong turn off the freeway and discovered Petaluma and the first place I went was the "Tea Room" and it's still pretty much as awesome as it was then. A real nice vibe, nicely decorated with some incredible pastries to include the orange cranberry scone as I recall, sold out today. My breakfast today was quite good with the walnut toast, and a huge portion of very large potatoes that could've been cut into smaller pieces and maybe I only needed one third of the portion. Dem tatters were 'nuff for four people. Great atmosphere, nice friendly staff, and a very pleasant ambience. There's mirrored signage that says TEA mounted high on the wall across from one another so as to appear as if it were a reflection. I personally can also see the word EAT in there every time I glance at it. I was told years ago that it came from an old Texaco gas station sign. It makes sense, check it out. On Western Avenue. I used to tell folks it's across from the pink Catholic Church rectory. That's been painted to a rather unattractive conservation brown. A lot of nice outdoor seating and cool shops nearby, check out next-door thrift shop and the ever remarkable Petaluma market around the corner, with superb produce display! Famous for cheese, wine, cider, breweries and happy cows! If you're coming from the south cut over through Fairfax to Olema and take the back road up to Petaluma which is a stunning drive!

The service at the Tea Room is awful. Every time my husband and I go, the lady that is always at…read morethe counter is super rude and unfriendly. She makes the entire experience unenjoyable and it's very frustrating because we are always nice and respectful, and we always tip very well. The straw that broke the camel's back for us, was when we came in and my husband and I were about to order and the place was super busy so no tables were currently open, and two gentleman offered their table to us because they were about to leave, and the lady at the counter snapped at me and refused to let us sit at the table because she thought we had pressured the men into letting us have their table (mind you, we hadn't spoken to them at all before they approached us) . I'm not sure what her issue is, but I have heard from other friends in town that they have had similar experiences with her and it's made them stop going there. Unfortunately, we won't be returning either.

The food was sooooo good! Came out quick and the staff was really nice. We will make this a stop…read moreevery time now for travels.

Food is not terrible, but it is overpriced. Service comes…read morewith a sense of being rushed. Ambiance is overcrowded and stuffy. Unfortunate for Uptown Petaluma.