Very traditional authentic Italian bakery and coffee house. From their apple crostata to their…read morepanettone (fruit cakes). They have a variety of pastries and desserts. All made in house and some that are imported. We love their true espresso(s) and Americano that are just fabulous. This is a very local spot in Larkspur which is a quant and very Europe inspired businesses. Our wives loved it of course. There are plenty of places to eat and drink at a cafe. We were lucky it was a very nice and warm day. Enjoy!

Came in for coffee and pastry on a lovely morning. We sat outside, very pleasant…read more A few things could be improved: 1. The tables are not cleaned thoroughly or regularly. There are sticky residues and crumbs. You have to clean that yourself. 2. Most pastries are good. However the croissant is not. It is sticky on top, too crusty, and not buttery enough inside. It tastes cheap. Rulli's, you are an Italian pastry shop, not French. If you cannot make a good croissant, do not make it. Keep up the good job with Italian style pastry though. Merci beaucoup . Grazie.

Le Marais Cafe is one of the few spots in my regular rotation because it consistently hits every…read moremark. The Castro location is beautiful with its clean, ocean-blue French decor and relaxing, cozy vibe. It is always busy on the weekend, but the quality makes it worth the wait. Everything I have tried there is top-notch, from the perfect croissants and lattes to the savory mushroom crepes, French onion soup, and grilled tuna sandwich. The Larkspur location in the Marin Country Mart has a slightly different, less urban feel that I really enjoy. It feels a bit more intimate, cozy and has a much bigger outside seating area. It seems to have an even wider selection of great entrees. Whether you are grabbing a quick salad or sitting down for a full meal, both locations offer an authentic French experience that is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

It was so cold and damp on Saturday and I was driving north from SFO craving a warm beverage. Marin…read moreCountry Mart and Le Marais Bakery to the rescue. The long line was a good sign. As I waited inside I admired their beautiful decor (especially that green wall!), and peeped all the equally-beautiful pastries on display. Oh la la! It took all my post-Thanksgiving self-control to resist a sweet treat (next time!). I satisfied my craving with a hot latte. I ordered and paid at the counter/register and was greeted with a lovely French accent. I assumed that my order would take awhile given the bustling crowd inside and outside. But it was ready within minutes - a hot, smooth latte hit the spot and powered me for the remaining drive north. Le Marais is easy to find at the far end of the Marin Country Mart - abundant parking is all around. Before I got back in the car, I took a quick walk through the shopping center. A must-stop if you're in the area, whether you need to shop, to eat, or to simply grab a drink. So charming and can't wait to return!

I have been stopping by Rustic Bakery the last couple of mornings for coffee and a pastry, and it…read morehas been a solid choice. The place is clean, with plenty of seating both inside and outside, and there is a large selection of pastries, scones, breads, and grab-and-go items. My go-to has been the ham and cheese croissant, which was fresh both mornings. The coffee was also nice and hot, which I always appreciate. The staff is professional and efficient, though clearly busy, so do not expect a lot of chit-chat. I also picked up a box of Cheese Coins, which turned out to be dangerous because I loved them and ate the whole box. Good coffee, fresh pastries, easy seating, and enough tempting extras to make you buy more than you planned. I will probably stop by again tomorrow morning before leaving the area.

Came by on a Sunday around 11 for a quick bite and got the breakfast burrito. The burrito by itself…read morewas quite small, a bit bland, dry and overall just plain. It could have used a lot more filling. I did appreciate the salsa on the side that it came with, which was tomato-y, garlicky, and overall very flavorful. It took around half an hour for me and 4 of my friends to get our orders, which was frustrating because we were on the go. Definitely a very busy spot! The place is a grab-and-go establishment where you order at the cashier and grab your food once ready (or they'll bring it out to you if dining in). I loved the outdoor seating on a sunny day but all the tables were unfortunately taken when we were there. The inside also has a couple of seats and refreshing cucumber water was offered.

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.

My friend and I eat here weekly after our Saturday morning run. Love the pastries, lattes... and…read moreespecially Fifi who usually takes our order, and David who waits on us!! There's a line out the door but it moves quickly and is worth the little wait!

My wife and I were told to check out Le Marais Bakery for really good, authentic French pastry…read more That turned out to be solid advice. For an afternoon pick me up, we shared a chocolate croissant and a slice of vanilla flan tart. The croissant was baked to perfection and the flan had a perfect subtle sweetness. It was a very warm day... and we sat outside in the building's shaded courtyard with a nice breeze. It was way to savor really good food and great company.

Susie Cakes is always such a treat. Either DoorDash or walk-in. The staff is always super nice and…read morethe location is clean and has that retro tech vibe which I love. To my surprise, the flourless chocolate has become my favorite! It's like a fudge cupcake!

Super nice staff!…read more Redeemed my free birthday cake slice here and it was delicious as usual. Cute interior and moist sweet celebration cake and they even offered a complimentary marble cake slice which was very tasty. Location is in a plaza and next to Gott's where you can get lunch or dinner then come here for dessert!

We stopped in right before closing as I'd been to their San Ramon location…read more Unfortunately while I enjoyed the candies, I got sticker shock when it turned out our three small bags of candy had an almost a $30 price tag. Yes they were delicious, but all the prices were blacked out on the bottom and after being run up the register suggested I leave an extremely high tip. I personally don't think telling customers they have one minute to buy something then telling other customers they can't come in because you're closed really warrants a 20%+ tip. The shop door could have simply been closed and the sign turned to let everyone finish browsing and let potential customers outside know you are closed in a polite and professional way, so this was our first and absolutely final visit to this location of Miette as we will not be coming back.

I am a fan of Miette! I have been to several of their locations and was happy to see one in…read moreLarkspur and we had to stop after taking the ferry into the city. The macaroons are awesome and so are the other goodies.

Last weekend I celebrated my nephew's birthday in the City with his friends and our family, and…read moreJane's cupcakes were such a special extra treat! Custom made according to dietary restrictions, the chocolate one was unlike anything I've ever tasted! Not too sweet and SO fresh. And it was seamless to arrange to have them delivered to the birthday party location. It's wonderful to have both a considerate and gourmet style dessert service option per se for even our little ones that require it!

Pass. Kids and I are huge chocolate fans so we ordered three chocolate items. The chocolate magic…read morecake was dry. The chocolate chocolate cookie looked like charcoal and didn't taste much better than charcoal. The brownie was probably the best out of the three but was still mediocre. It was fudgy but had a dark chocolate flavor profile.

O V E R A L L Honestly there's not too many intriguing…read moreplaces here... and this and maybe one other place was prob where foodies will go check out. This place has tons of potential with minor fixes... everything tastes good but it just needed to be reheated. It tasted like we were eating left over pastries from the night before --- at the cost I would have hoped to have had it heated up. O R D E R **rating knocked down because everything was cold and tasted like left overs** Roasted Asparagus $8.00 (3.5/5) -- First off all, this would taste so amazing if it was hot and toasty. HOWEVER, they do not remove the tough end of the asparagus so I felt like I was chewing through rubber. Kouign Amman Special $6.00 (3.5/5) -- This would have tasted so much better fresh... essentially I'm imagining the viral flattened croissant except that's just the crust and the core is still very croissant like? Pain Perdu Fruit Almond $8.00 (3.5/5) -- This was really good but I like some more texture or crispy or crunchy edges? Again, this would have tasted so good fresh. Salmon Eggs Benedict $20.00 (4/5) -- This was good~ I felt like the smoked salmon portion could have been a bit more generous. S E R V I C E Nothing extra to highlight~ nice people. I was surprised they didn't give us water since we did order food from the kitchen. O T H E R Either offer to reheat or toast... or have a sample visual in the front and pull the fresher toasted pastries from the back.

Authentic Croque Monsieur -- one of the best I've had in the States (just oversized!)…read more Stopped by Le Marais Bakery (Buvette du Marais) at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur for a sunny outdoor lunch. Ordered the Croque Monsieur with side salad and a Maison Perrier sparkling water. This is a proper French-style Croque Monsieur executed beautifully. House-made pain de mie toasted to golden perfection with crisp edges, quality ham, plenty of melted aged Comté and Gruyère, and a light touch of béchamel that binds everything without any heavy, saucy overload (I didn't even spot a thick layer in the cross-section, but the rich, nutty flavor came through perfectly). It arrived piping hot, which made all the difference -- gooey cheese and satisfying crunch throughout. Flavor-wise, it tasted more authentic than most versions I've tried elsewhere in the U.S.: balanced, comforting, and not greasy at all. The simple mixed greens salad on the side kept it fresh and prevented it from feeling too rich. Paired with the crisp sparkling water, it was an ideal light-but-satisfying lunch. The only non-authentic thing? The size -- I've never seen a Croque Monsieur this large! It's generous (in true California fashion), but everything held up well without getting soggy or overwhelming. The outdoor setting is pleasant -- brick pavement, dappled sunlight, relaxed vibe. Their bread and pastries clearly shine here, and this savory dish holds its own. Highly recommend if you're craving a genuine French bistro classic in Marin. I'll definitely be back -- probably for one of their famous croissants or a crêpe next time.

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.