Decided to come to this cafe to get a quick sandwich rather than take out at a restaurant. The service was horrible. It was a weekend but there were only 3? People ahead of us. Apparently there's only one guy who makes sandwiches and he was slammed. We waited 40 minutes for a pesto, tomato, mozzarella sandwich. It was really sad. The two workers outside were talking story and I asked how much longer. The boy checked and said you should be next, I wasn't next and had to wait 10 more minutes. Then when mine was ready the sandwich maker mumbled and didn't yell out he order so I wasn't sure if the sandwich was mine. The two workers continued to talk so I asked them if it was mine. They didn't know and I just opened it to find out it was. This place was not even busy and a simple sandwich took 40 minutes. The two other workers should've helped or forewarn me of the wait in advance.. I wouldn't recommend to come here unless you don't mind waiting for a while. read more

Excellent coffee, service and pastries. A large variety of gluten free pastries and gluten free beignets which were soooo good. read more

Barking Dog Roasters - Gluten free muffin and beignets. Regular brioche donut filled with jam - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sonoma, California

I'm going to preface this by saying I am the LEAST coffee shop person there is. If I'm buying coffee it's much more of a purchase and leave transaction but I can appreciate the charm of Barking Dog. I love that the signs in the parking lot are dog themed, that gave me a nice impression before even walking in the door, it was early on a weekend so the place was expectedly packed. We browsed the snacks and drinks and placed our orders, two iced americanos and a breakfast burrito. The drinks did take a little while but it appeared to be one, maybe two people taking on this rush so I'm not going to knock them. There's plenty of seating to feel comfortable if you are the type to browse the Internet with your coffee, and it did appear they were under a remodel as well. The presentation is very laid back, with typed up menus and hand written notes on nearly everything, this isn't a joint that takes itself seriously, and that's totally okay. read more

Coffee was great!! We r visiting Sonoma and we decided to stop and try it out!! Coffee was delicious!!

Excellent sandwiches and sides here! Especially the smoked baked beans, grab a full pint and you won't be disappointed. We had the Dingo (pulled pork) and Retriever sandwiches. They each came with a delicious layer of home made coleslaw and a fresh baked bun. Cool atmosphere if a bit spartan (no condiments or napkins on the tables) but that seemed to go with the main function here: high end coffee service. Nice place, good food! read more

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The coffee is really fresh and strong. Fresh pastries too. My husbands tea took a little long so they gave us a coupon for a free coffee which was really nice. Iced coffee is really good too. Very close to fairmont if you want to walk over. read more

Great latte and muffin. Took coffee back home with me it was so good. Nice friendly place. Welcoming staff. Surface parking lot and ample inside and exterior seating. Nice selection of pastries with lunch options as well. read more

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Beware of their tricks! Names the place barking dog roasters and doesn't allow dogs inside? Disappointing. Coffee was subpar. The pastry was good but that's about it. read more

Coffee exquisite and heart cinnamon roll good though lol In good cheer, please correct the lid issue. Thank you read more

Good coffee and great scones were found here. The croissant was okay. The coffee shop is located across the street from the Fairmont Sonoma Inn. read more

Came here for the first time today and really enjoyed it. Ordered a BLT and the bacon was very fresh with a nice maple glaze. Sandwich came out nice and hot, certainly hit the spot! Definitely coming back for coffee and to taste something else! read more

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Yes- go here! I am a pretty picky coffee consumer and I won't drink a beverage that I purchased if it isn't good. We were staying close by and what a great find! I had a really delicious soy cappuccino and my husband had a great iced coffee. Came here a second time and again- spot on. Employees were professional but fun. Good service, and friendly. Looking forward to returning and trying some of the other drinks on the menu. read more

This is a good morning stop for coffee, if you're in the area. The coffee is good, and isn't that why you are here? They have gluten free pastries. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. I'll be back for brew! read more

Great neighborhood spot! Delicious coffee, pastries, friendly service, convenient location/parking.

GREAT iced coffee. Instead of regular ice cubes they add frozen coffee cubes in the shape of DOG PAWS. It's adorable. Fresh pie there too. DEFINITELY a good stop and better than the Starbucks up the street . Go local! read more

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I really like this place. It has a relaxed atmosphere and good food and drinks. It has ample seating and WIFI. I only wish they had a clear menu listing their offerings. I can't read the menu on the wall so I just guess "do you have Thai iced tea"? They do! And then the bakery shelf only has a couple of things. I feel confused "do you have food other than this"? It seems they are remodeling but that's no reason to hide the menu! That's my only suggestion! Cool coffee shop with a local feel. read more

Excellent sandwitches! Fast internet access. Very friendly service. Nice and relaxing area to sit down and talk with your friend. Benches outside as well. Right next to The Fairmont post offce and Cowboy shop. read more

There aren't a lot of places to sit and get some coffee in Sonoma, especially if you're hangin out on the other side of town, Barking Dog will answer that call. I have been wanting to come in here for months, and finally I went ahead and checked it off my list. I could smell the beans roasting from the street, and there they were right as you walk in, getting toasty in a big tray. The place is bright and clean, perfect for hanging out and having your morning cup or afternoon pick me up. I always get black coffee, so I can't rate you their specialty drinks, but the coffee met my needs. Like all coffee houses, they have a few baked goods to offer - but none especially caught my eye. The staff all seemed to be high schoolers, so be warned... Go for the coffee and the clean, cheerful colors. read more

Great little spot along Highway 12 on the way to Agua Caliente. I had a Cafe Late and a fresh baked cinnamon bun and a mixed berry turnover. Yummy all the way! Froth on my late was perfect, nice and thick. And, I had a taste of the Chai Late, delicious not too sweet. I will go back again some time and try their lunch sandwiches. read more

Barking Dog Roasters - The pastries are baked fresh and use real wholesome ingredients. At least it tastes that way to me. Yummy! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sonoma, California

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I've heard about Barking Dog for years, and finally stopped in for a sandwich to go: the new-looking outside barbecue display and picnic area invited me in. I like the outside tables, by the way: it will go a long way towards making Highway 12 more of a main street for Boyes Springs and not just a way to get from winery A to cheese shop B in Sonoma Valley. Anyway, the place's ambiance is as funky as you get in the upscaled Valley these days. What looks like local art for sale on the walls, pseudo-3rd world decorations and crafts, and some young clientele who look like they're reliving their grandparents' hippie days. It's a nice change from wine country chic and reminded me a bit of my own childhood in Sonoma. I was greeted by a pleasant young woman who was enthusiastic about the emerging barbecue menu and my choice of a tri-tip sandwich. I came to love Santa Maria barbecue when living in Santa Barbara, so I was expecting a slab of marinated, unadorned grilled meat on a roll. What Barking Dog does instead is more like a "pulled" version of tri-tip in a spicy sauce. Delicious, but different from what I'm used to. (Also, I suggest the change their roll to sourdough, perhaps as baked by Basque Boulangerie or Artisan, just down the road.) There were several other customers picking up cups of coffee or freshly roasted beans. They had that look that regulars for whom a stop at their favorite place is just what you do. I plan to go back to check out the coffee very soon. read more

Obnoxious cashier with attitude Acted as if she was doing us a favor taking our order and overcharged us We're local but won't be coming back read more

A great place to chill, eat, mingle with locals & use free wifi or read a free newspaper (several to choose from including New York Times). Did I mention they make REAL fruit smoothies with an awesome VitaMix? Wonderful food menu too with a lot of new additions. read more

Really want to support the local businesses, but now that I'm sitting in the Barking Dog in the Whole Foods shopping center, I realize why I go back to Starbucks regularly. First, the price: a small latte blended is $3.75. The White Mocha is $5.50 for a 16 oz!! I can't believe these funky people that frequent this place pay over $5.00 for a coffee drink. It's not particularly clean, very tired looking pastries (what's left of them) and crappy furniture. Staff is more interested in chatting with other tattooed "patrons" than waiting on you. The owner (I guess) comes in and has a loud conversation with the employee that I don't want to hear. At least at Starbucks there is consistency, cleanliness and surprisingly good prices. With my rewards card, I pay about 1/2 of what I pay here. read more

Great coffee, tasty pastries, refreshing tea selection, and friendly service. I came here with my girlfriend as a stop on a road trip along the west coast, and this is one of the spots that made us wish we had stayed in Sonoma longer. I ordered a double shot of espresso and a morning glory muffin. The espresso was good, not the best(light crema; probably not ground or packed tight enough), but I'm a tough critic of espresso. The muffin is what had me sold. For the rest of our trip I sought out a muffin of comparable quality to no avail. I vow to one day return for the glorious morning muffin. My girlfriend got the Jasmine tea. She loved it. Personally I do not like Jasmine tea, but this one had a very different taste and I caught myself siphoning her tea cup while on the road. The shop has a very cute vibe and a great selection, definitely worth the visit. read more

*Stars are for the iced coffee and cleanliness Got a recommendation to go here by others staying at the fairmont. Iced coffee was amazing!!! I didn't eat anything there. Had nothing "freshly made" like breakfast options, only turnovers, muffins, bagels, etc. They had premade breakfast burritos, which weren't appealing, they would benefit from freshness to pair with their amazing iced coffee. Go here, not a Starbucks!! read more

My home away from home! The Barking Dog french roast is what got me off Carmel lattes and onto "big girl" coffee. Perfectly roasted and consistent, I know that when I need a steaming cup of coffee, I'm going to get a steaming cup of coffee. The Staff is amazing, sweet and on top of it! Fancy drinks and new food, including soups, sandwiches and sweets, round out the menu, though, their house coffee is what keeps me coming back. read more

Wifi password is their telephone number. Comfortable atmosphere friendly service. Very clean and has outdoor seating as well. read more

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COFFEE. Drink coffee here if you work in the area. I prefer Starbucks in a pinch, 5-min down the road. I never eat a meal here when enroute between the wine valleys. I wait till I am in Sonoma where I get service and food with my coffees. I review the fine dining from the perspective of a local winemaker who eats out every week. This restaurant offers on Yelp's scale of 1-5 the following: price/quality #2 physical site #4 coffee #3 food #n/a wine #n/a service #1 and host #n/a. Why do I really coffe here infrequently? I sense something is wrong with .... I prefer professional service, and breakfast with coffee. This restaurant has a wonderful location by the road but inside . . . read more

All I can say is thank god the Barking Dog is across from the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa because if we weren't so over that place after 1 night we might have spent $10 on a cup of crappy coffee. Instead, we drove across to Barking Dog and got a great cappuccino from some very friendly people. read more

I've only been here twice but both times the staff was super friendly and the coffee I got was delicious. I also ended up getting a fresh pastries the second time which was also quite good. read more

Cute little place. Friendly staff I enjoyed the apple turnover. Came in for a hot sand which but they don't serve them in the afternoon Excited to come back read more

Coz caffeine should have bite and the surroundings should be fun. The staff has a lot of fun and there are some cool music events. Has it's own parking lot making it easy to access. Across from the Boyes Hot Springs Post Office in the peach-colored buildings. read more

Great little local place for a quick coffee and some tasty treats. Great customer service from cute guy who took my order, instead of "next in line" engaged in small chat to make you feel like welcomed. Nice comfy couches available for stifle pleasure and nice outdoor setting to enjoy people watching. read more

I think if I was going to move to Sonoma, the fact of this cafe could sway my position into the "yes" category for Sonoma if I was on the fence as to where to live! What a charming little place -- albeit, in a strip mall, although in the one that includes Whole Earth. The most conspicuous thing is a restaurant on the corner called (I believe) Black Bear cafe -- in fact, you have to drive into the shopping center to spot Barking Dog. Other attractions in the center include a pet food store, and a 31 Flavors with the "old school" sign we remember from the '80s! Barking Dog is such a welcoming, relaxed place -- and it has a front and bag -- with comfy chairs, plenty of tables -- a bathroom (for customers). There is a shelf of games and also paperbacks in back, and the lattes are delicious! And yes, I believe WiFi is free for customers. This is my new must-stop-by for Sonoma! read more

We love to grab coffee and muffins here when we stay at the Fairmont. Their coffee is good and strong and the Chai is amazing. Lots of spice...probably a tad more spice that others i've had and it delicious. The dirty chai with two shots of espresso is the perfect way to start your day. read more

This is a very friendly place and has comfortable seating. The coffee was tepid though. Be sure to check out the wild roosters in the parking lot. Update: There's a much better Barking Dog on West Napa Street in central Sonoma. read more

This is the best cafe I've found in my hometown for telecommuting. My husband and I own a design/communications business and take our work with us; we come to Barking Dog every day when we're visiting my parents in Sonoma. The coffee, roasted on site, is very good, and the baristas don't seem to mind people with laptops posting up all day. The smoothies are a bit pricey but fresh and delicious. Occasionally a teenage barista with an annoying voice will be working, or a certain music mix plays on loop interminably, but those are small prices to pay for a spacious coffee shop with pleasant ambience and free, reliable Wi-Fi. It's common to see tutors working with their students, or professionals having business meetings. During the mornings and weekends, it's more of a social spot for groups of friends to catch up. FYI, if the Barking Dog staff happens to be roasting coffee while you're there, you'll come away with your hair and clothes smelling like you bathed in the stuff. read more

Great lattes, easy parking, easy to find as a tourist. Salted caramel mocha was great! Would go again for the coffee. Don't love the indoor atmosphere, so rather a grab and go type place for me. read more

Worst pulled pork sandwich ever, I asked if was lean she replied yes, nothing but fat on my sandwich, I asked for no BBQ sauce, roll was drenched in sauce, Definayly not worth $10.00. Ended up eating only 1/2 and tossing other 1/2. I would stick to the pastries there wonderful. Had only good experience with pastries and coffee . The help and/or cashier seemed to be bothered and not liking her job. If i were to go back would only have pastries read more

Slow and steady. That is the pace here. You don't come here to rush. It is all about the chill time. Everyone including the baristas are friendly and in no rush. Just sit and enjoy your food. Sip that fabulous cup of coffee or tea and then go for a stroll. They have a small outside seating area for those who want to enjoy the weather. The inside some very unique decorations and you can buy burlap bags for $5. What do I need with a burlap bag? I don't know but it is only $5 and maybe you want to hang it up at home or maybe you are crafty or maybe you just need to use it on the floor of your car so you can keep it from getting ruined because you had to pick up your nephew who does not understand the meaning of,"You need to your clean shoes off before riding in Aunties car." Who knows? read more