We got the chocolate crodough (square, closest), the Bavarian cream w choco and sprinkles (left of…read morecrodough), and a vanilla w sprinkles - divine! Parking isn't too bad in the area either... you need to come here today.

Nothing wrong not bad but I do think the donuts are overpriced... if your a fan of the traditional…read morefluffy donuts they're good but I would rather go to a normal donut shop unless I was vegan or wheat free to come here for those. Service was good too nothing to complain about there and nice seating area inside too. I was bummed because I got the wheat free fritter and it wasn't as like sour fruity as I wanted it to be just had a dull flavor to say the least.

My boyfriend and I were visiting San Rafael for the weekend and we had a wonderful experience at…read moreHot Italian. I came on a Friday at around 5pm, it wasn't too busy. Our server, Heather, was absolutely amazing. She gave us her recommendations and was very kind throughout our time there. I have an allergy and she checked with the chef to ensure what we wanted to order did not have the allergen. The food was delicious, I wish we had one in South bay. They have their own house-made chili oil which was really good, just a bit too spicy for my tastes (as someone who doesn't eat too spicy things), but my boyfriend enjoyed it. We ordered the Stella Pinsa (Mozzarella, crescenza cheese, prosciutto parma, and seasonal mushrooms), Ghiretti Panino (Prosciutto Parma, Fiordi latte mozzarella, fresh tomato ,arugula, evo), and Stracciatella Gilato. The stella pinsa was my favorite, the panini was equally as good and the tomato and arugula added freshness. Heather informed us the pinsa is their dough that is proofed for 48(?) hours, so it tastes a bit like sourdough. We were also told that their gelato flavors rotate and they make it in house too! If i'm ever in San Rafael again, i'm definitely coming back!

We made a random turn into San Rafael and stumbled upon this place. Everyone is genuinely kind as…read moresoon as you step into the restaurant and through the entire service. Santos, our server, was wonderfully attentive, gave us just the right amount of time to decide but not too much. The kids absolutely loved him, he made us feel like we were at his house for dinner without over asserting himself as I have experienced a lot of servers do when trying (or trying to hard) to make you feel at home. The food came out promptly and extremely fresh. We had the Calzone Bartolmi, Spaghetti and Lasagna Pesto. All were amazing from texture to flavor. We were there about 5:30 so they had the back and front doors open and it was beyond pleasant with the breeze and soft light coming in the restaurant. We don't come to the city very often, but we will definitely make a point to stop or at the very least order pizza on the way through when we do come this way. Sorry no food pics cuz we ate it too fast put I'll post a pic of the tables

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.

Here's what you need to know about Fairfax Scoop:…read more 1) Street parking can be challenging, especially early evenings and weekends. Be prepared to hunt for a spot and walk. I suggest looking on Bank Street, Mono Ave and Elsie Lane to start with. Go slowly and watch for people and bicycles. 2) It's a tiny shop and there may be a line. It could be long. Remember, one human can only physically scoop so much ice cream in a minute. The process cannot be rushed. Patience will be rewarded... I promise. 3) Have cash. 4) Their waffle cones and cups are handmade, so the crunchiness or chewyness may vary. Some may be more crunchy or or chewy than others. For me, I thought the flavor of the cone was awesome! 5) Study the daily ice cream flavor list as you approach the counter. Smile, ask for a waffle cone or cup. They come in kid or regular size. Specify how many scoops you want per cone/cup. 6) Remember, scooping ice cream for hours at a time isn't easy... and Scoop is very, very popular for a reason. Service was good and efficient.

I've had better ice cream with shorter waits. Waited in line one hour in line. One hour.read more

Sarah is extremely talented. All these cupcakes and bouCAKES are too pretty to eat. Every time I…read morepurchase these succulent cupcakes, everyone goes ooohhh-ahhhhh. Her instagram is very active, so you will find last minute shopping for any occassion. You can also pre-order, just call or email her. She can make almost anything you want, and she's super accommodating. She is all about customer service. There's also plenty of parking, so convenience is everything. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Sarah is so talented (have you seen all of the amazing cupcakes on Baked Bloom's Instagram page?)!…read moreI am convinced there is not a single flower that Sarah cannot create. Sarah's cupcakes have become a staple at all of our family parties. Most recently she made cupcakes for a baby shower and they were simply stunning.

Everything about this place, these people! Great coffee,…read morecool staff, lovely environment and the avocado toast...

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.

2.5 STARS kuma cafe…read moreis a small cafe serving quick bites and boba, conveniently located in downtown san rafael. even though it's in downtown san rafael, i've never had trouble finding street parking nearby. since you order on a tablet, there's not usually anyone behind the counter until the food comes out. it seems like there's only one person working, so it can sometimes take a bit for things to come out. i usually order online for a quicker pickup, although it's slightly more expensive. there are a few tables inside, but it's really a to-go place. - egg sandwich w/ salad (2.5/5): i love japanese egg sandwiches, so i really wanted to try this! the sandwich had a good kewpie mayo flavor, and it was slightly sweet. i enjoyed the flavor, but the sandwich was too wet and messy to eat. some of the mayo was dripping out of the sides. there were also small bits of tobiko and cabbage. it wasn't a big sandwich for the price, but it did come with a salad that was topped with a good sweet and creamy dressing - spicy tuna sandwich w/ chips (1/5): literally like canned tuna with some spicy seasoning, although it wasn't super spicy. it also had some thick slices of cucumber and red onion. the chips were kind of stale, and they tasted like they were supposed to be ruffles or lays salted chips. this was pretty disappointing, and i'm not sure why it cost that much - poke (2.5/5): pretty standard, and an okay portion for price. they offered all of the basic ingredients and different kinds of fish. my bowl didn't have a lot of fish in it, but they did give me a lot of tamago (sweet egg), which made up for the lack of protein. i ordered the soy house sauce, but it reminded me more of a bright ponzu. honestly, the ingredients didn't really taste the freshest, but i thought it was fine and the best food i tried here - jasmine rose milk tea (1.5/5): strong rose flavor! it was still pretty sweet at 50% sugar, and it got overwhelmingly sweet by the end. i usually finish drinks, even if i don't like them, but it was hard to finish - sando brown sugar milk tea (4/5): my favorite milky drink i tried! it had a pretty good black tea and chocolate malt flavor. i really liked the crunchy texture of the malt topping, although i think it could've used a little less malt and more drink. i thought this was very unique! - lychee dragon fruit (4/5): like a light lemonade! i didn't really taste the lychee. the dragon fruit flavor was subtle, but it was definitely there, especially at the end with all the dragon fruit bits. it came with lychee jelly, which made the drink pretty sweet - fizzy yuzu (4/5): literally a yuzu soda, which was tart and citrusy. it was a little too sour for me at first, but the yuzu flavor was great. i actually really liked the kiwi popping boba, which added some sweetness to the drink and curbed the tartness. the kiwi popping boba did taste like kiwi, and it was so unique! - momo peach iced matcha [seasonal] (1/5): the worst drink i tried... there was so much peach jam that it tasted super sweet, and the jam didn't even have a strong peach flavor. the amount of jam also made the drink extremely goopy, even after mixing, and i couldn't taste the matcha at all. i didn't finish this drink the boba here was inconsistent - sometimes it was soft and chewy, and other times, it was on the hard end. for the drinks that came with a topping, they didn't let me sub out the topping with something else. i would've had to pay for an additional topping in order to change it. overall, i'm not really a big fan of kuma cafe, but there aren't that many options in san rafael. compared to oddcha, i think kuma cafe offers more unique asian flavors, like dragon fruit or yuzu. when i'm working near downtown, i'll still stop by to get my boba fix but will head somewhere else for lunch.

Such a cute little shop! When you walk in, there's a self order touchscreen right by the entrance,…read morewhich makes things super easy. The lady working there (an older woman) was just the sweetest. She greeted us with a big smile, welcomed us in, and even thanked us for stopping by. It really made the visit feel extra personal. We tried a few drinks: the Mango Fresh Milk with boba was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet which is perfect for a hot day. The Iced Matcha with boba was smooth and flavorful; I loved that it actually tasted like real matcha. I did ask for less ice, which oddly came with an extra 85 cent charge, but honestly, it was still worth it. My daughter got the Kuma Blue Cloud Raspberry, which was creamy, fun looking, and caffeine free! It's definitely a nice spot to grab a good drink and relax for a bit. The only downside is that they don't have a public restroom, which was a little inconvenient. Still, we'll definitely be back for more drinks and that friendly service!

I came by the other day after having lunch with my parents (who live in the area). I found a spot…read morein the parking lot and walked inside. Thankfully, I came at the right time, as they were about to close (make sure to call, as the hours listed online were different than the ones posted on the door). I ordered 3 plain churros and a large melon smoothie. I saw there were a few churros sitting out, so they just rolled them in sugar. But the smoothie was made to order. The churros tasted very good and warmed up a bit, but I could tell they were not fresh, as they were a little chewier than I prefer. The smoothie was delicious, smooth to drink but not too thin. Next time, I'll come earlier in the day and hope to get a fresh batch of churros.

Light, crispy, and delicious churros with different filling options. We chose the plain ones with…read morecinnamon sugar yummy