Came here as a quick stop and they were having a small event going on for vendors to come and I…read morejust smelled the delicious coffee from the door! Right when I came in I just knew it was good and I got to ordering Parking is pretty open and convenient so it was easy to walk right over. I ordered on the kiosk which makes it easier and gives me more time to look at items. I kept it simple and got a strawberry lemonade which was very good and also in cute packaging. The interior of this place felt like I was in Dubai or something because of the gold and how fancy this place looks lol overall I love it and the music playing.

My new favorite go to coffee spot in Marin, especially if I am in downtown San Rafael…read more I tried two things I have never eaten before, and they both changed my world. I don't say that lightly. I'll start with Arabic light roast coffee that was a golden color and infused with cardamom. It was exactly what I was looking for that day. It tasted great, and it gave me to pick me up. I needed for the rest of the afternoon. I have never seen coffee that color. It was delightful. As for the fatayer, it is basically the Yemeni version of an empanada. I am very much a savory breakfast person, so this was a special treat. The spices were amazing, and it was cooked to perfection. This is one of the items you can see in the display case that they warm up for you on the spot. There were also many desserts and other food options. I should also note that I ordered on a large tablet display, which included several different drink, and food options. Honestly, the menu was a little bit overwhelming given the number of choices, but it also makes me think that there is so much more that I need to try next time. I needed to get some work done, so I sa myself down on the very comfortable couch, which conveniently contained a Wi-Fi password stuck to the edge of the adjacent table. It was very chill, and if I didn't have an appointment to get you I certainly could've stayed there all day. I am excited to try some other things on the menu and continue to support this local business.

One of the most interesting coffee shops I've been to as of late! I love their vibe and the fun…read morepinball games they have in the back! Parking is a bit of a pain, but the coffee was worth it! I got their Strawberry latte (seasonal) and Banana latte (seasonal). Both were delicious, but I preferred the strawberry as it was a little sweeter! We also got the red eye and the chocolate cold brew! The chocolate cold brew was a bit sweeter than I expected which I liked since I'm not a big coffee drinker. The red eye was also yummy and strong!

Was in Marin recently and popped on Yelp looking for a local coffee shop to get some fuel for the…read morebody. Red Whale Coffee stood out in my search with great reviews. I initially tried to place an online order through their website but they weren't taking online orders at the time so I ended up walking in to order. Located in between several industrial companies, it can be easy to miss if you're not looking. Plenty of street parking along the front or just across the street. The shop is segemented into 3 connected sections; the main room where orders are taken, crafted, and served along with bags of coffee beans. The connected room had shirts, sweatshirts, and a fridge with grab n go items. The back room, had a few vintage pinball machines along with some tables and chairs. That'd be such a fun place to hang out at! Ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and ice maple latte, also with almond milk. Both were wonderfully crafted and provided the morning jolt needed.

Longway has great aesthetics. More San Francisco or Portland, than Marin, it's a quirky, blend of…read morecoffee house, work space, community gathering spot and retail. Service is friendly. The expresso drinks here offered a mixed experience. My first drink, a coconut crème expresso was excellent. Strong and delicious, they apparently make their own coconut crème in-house. We all know there is a worldwide shortage, but unfortunately the matcha we ordered was lacking a depth of flavor and color, despite watching a skilled barista beautifully blend the powder with a traditional whisk (chasen.) The end result of her efforts was "matcha lite." I like this spot, and we noted it's a popular choice for remote work, but steer towards expresso drinks if you are a fan of potent flavors.

Cute shop/cafe. Nicely curated items for sale - clothes, personal care, etc…read more Mint matcha latte was basically mint milk. Didn't taste any matcha Donuts were super dense. For 2 drinks & 2 donuts it was almost $30. Not worth it.

A comfortable spot on 4th St. in San Rafael to hang out with their rich, dark coffee or the tea of…read moreyour choice, a pastry or light breakfast and the morning paper. The Aroma has been a favored meeting place for friends as well. Perhaps also importantly, the restrooms are well maintained and I don't think anyone has ever been asked to leave for hanging out there too long. If you've never stopped in there, it's well worth a try. Many locals swear by it - and for good reason!

Unbeknownst to us the inside of the cafe was being renovated so unfortunately it was very loud and…read moredisruptive. Besides that service and tea was very good. I hear great things about this place so I'm looking forward to trying it again in the future.

I'm currently on maternity leave and taking mom & baby classes on 4th St. Every week we walk to…read morePink Owl after class and I truly look forward to trying a new unique latte. So far my favorite is the ube, but I recently tried the chai with lavender and was pleased with that as well. There's so many ways to customize your coffee and lots of food options. The vibe is fun but cozy and there's something for everyone. Thank you Pink Owl for being a great spot to hang! Now, we just need one in Novato.

Was on the way to Mendocino and made a pit stop midway. Drove into a random plaza and spotted this…read morecoffee shop. We decided to grab some coffees and breakfast sandwiches to fuel up and it was delicious, definitely hit the spot. Vanilla latte was smooth and creamy and the drip coffee was excellent. The breakfast sandwiches are easy and simple (appears to be Costco croissants), nothing to rave about but still good. The menu is quite extensive and the self ordering kiosks are a little confusing, so I would just skip that and go order at the counter. All in all, good stop and great ambience/fun decor.

Love this place -- hands down my favorite…read more Parking was surprisingly easy. There's street parking, but we parked across the street in the lot by the music shop (it's closed on weekends, which makes it even easier). Zero stress before carbs -- we love to see it. It has that super local, neighborhood energy where everyone clearly knows exactly what they're ordering before they even walk in. Always a good sign. The bread basket? Unreal. The soup was divine -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a cozy day. And the bread somehow manages to feel indulgent and wholesome at the same time. Warm, hearty, and clearly made with care. The space itself is just as inviting -- warm, relaxed, and effortlessly charming. And the pastries... they looked dangerous in the best way. I didn't even get one this time, which honestly just means I'm definitely coming back for round two. Already planning my next visit.

Good lord. I'm going to try to find the right words...I told a friend on the phone, lets say that…read moreyou put an HVAC salesman in front of a stove with a recipe and asked him to make you breakfast...that's what it seemed like they did today. My "Soft Scramble" was a pile of astonishment. It was so unrefined that it was an insult the the ingredients. There was nothing soft about the eggs, they were overcooked. The only thing soft on the plate was the watery run-off from the vegetables they heaped into the eggs: Too many chewy mushrooms and HUGE. Too many cherry tomatoes. I had to dig to find the eggs. The leeks were strips of inedible ribbon. The toast? I think it had been toasted yesterday and left on the top of their oven overnight and then reused today. I had to get up from the table and ask for butter to make it edible and still I worried whether I was going to break a crown. The pickled vegetables? Again, HUGE, hard and barely pickled. I will refrain from criticizing the service because they are all unaware of the nightmare in which they are working. Bless their hearts. I was so sad and annoyed. People think they can buy a restaurant with recipes and wholesale accounts and staff and just run it, "business as usual" but they are wrong. I went in and asked if they had sold the restaurant and was told, "yes." I imagine some tech-bro's wife or some hedgefund community doodler wanted a pet project with zero idea about food or food quality or how to treat and retain employees because what happened to MHBB is astonishing. It's rude and insulting to anyone who opened this restaurant and put in their best to keep the name and claim to be catering to the same people. But then again, this is par for the course or, from my vantage point, everything wrong with what's happened in Marin in a nutshell. Faux authenticity. Zero care. This is now all about the money. I will never bother with it again.

I hadn't been to SAN Korean Cafe for a while, but was a driving by today (Memorial Day afternoon)…read moreand saw that it was open. Ordered a Korean Cheesesteak and it was great, better than some cheese steaks I've had in Philadelphia! Very flavorful and filling. Beef was very tender and the sweet pepper and onions created a nice symphony of flavors. Came with a tasty little salad that I thought was noodles, but I think pickled vegetables, really refreshing complement to the steak. In the past I've had their Ban Mi sandwich and it's always very good and fresh. Staff is super friendly and courteous. Apparently, today is the first day SAN Korean Cafe is expanding to be open for Dinner service. Highly recommend!

Worst Korean food ever !!!! Jesus Just go there if you…read moredon't have any other option Expensive place low quality Korean food

Okay, so I really love Pink Owl and have been coming here for years. The lattes are genuinely great…read moreand I recommend them to friends all the time. But the service is usually not great. The space itself is super cute, and I've been able to take work calls inside, which I really like. Still, the baristas and cashiers often come off as unfriendly, and it kind of takes away from the experience. I'm a big coffee fan and I truly love the drinks here. Just go in knowing the service probably won't be amazing, but the lattes will be worth it.

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.

Amélie Fairfax is such a gem in the neighborhood. The food is consistently excellent,. from the…read moreperfectly crispy frites and rich French onion soup to the fresh bread and thoughtfully curated wine list. Everything feels authentic and made with care. But what really sets this place apart is the people. The team is warm, welcoming, and genuinely makes you feel at home every time. It's my go-to for dinners with friends, special occasions or just when I want a solo night with my book. So lucky to have this spot nearby!

Only half-jokingly I used to say that Marin excels in ethnic restaurants from developed nations…read more If asked for specifics my response was France and Italy. Whatever we lacked in Korean or Ethiopian fare we made up for with an abundance of restaurants specializing in food from France and Italy. Amelie Cafe and Wine Bar continues the tradition and I'm not mad about it. With outposts in both San Francisco and New York City, Amelie sports a nice pedigree. The Fairfax location is dialed down a bit - perfect for the neighborhood it serves - and makes for a comfortable place to enjoy any meal however you might happen to appear that day. It's a simple cafe and, though not inexpensive, certainly less so than a trip to Paris. Two of us recently dined here, late afternoon on a weekend, sharing a burger ($23; comes with fries and a salad), a lager ($8; they have no IPA), and boquerones, the latter of which I fully regretted having to share. Whenever I see boquerones ($12) on a menu I cannot look away and in Marin, finding such an offering is a unicorn. Delicious; I might sneak back over solo just to enjoy them again. The burger and fries were also good, with a profile a bit different than what one would get at a non-French-centric spot. Amelie is a good place to drop in before or after a movie or a show in Fairfax and equally wonderful to pop into for a morning coffee drink or an afternoon glass of wine. It's a casual and a perfect fit for Fairfax.

I was here a few months ago and saw a coffee table book that stayed in my mind because I wanted to…read moregift it to someone. I forgot the name and came back in today hoping someone might know what I was talking about. Both of the women at the counter were incredibly helpful and genuinely tried to help me figure it out. Not just polite, but truly engaged and caring. Honestly, it's hard to find service like that these days, especially in Marin, and they really went above and beyond. The coffee is amazing, the vibe is wonderful, and the people made such a difference today. Thank you so much for your kindness and help. It genuinely meant a lot and made me want to keep coming back.

I almost don't want to write this review because this is the kind of place you selfishly want to…read moregatekeep. I found myself here after yet another underwhelming stop at Cafe Verde -- which people recommend to me constantly. And every time I go, I leave confused. It's rarely full. The pricing is steep. And the attitude sometimes feels like, "There will always be another customer." So I walked a few minutes down the street and ended up at Endless Coffee. Different universe. I've had their coffee. I've had their specialty drinks. I've had their matcha multiple times now -- and it's $6. Six. In Corte Madera. Meanwhile, the $10 matcha down the street isn't even in the same league in terms of quality or balance. That price-to-quality ratio alone should have a line out the door. The space is small -- about five tables inside, four outside -- but it works. There are always a few parking spots nearby. It feels local in a real way, not a curated way. I see familiar baristas when I go in, but I also notice new team members. It feels like a business that's growing, adjusting, trying to get better. They have a rewards program. They're clearly refining their systems. And most importantly, the service never feels complacent. No one acts like they're doing you a favor by taking your order. You're acknowledged. You're treated like your business matters. That difference is subtle -- but it's everything. I genuinely do not understand how this place isn't consistently packed while others with higher prices and less warmth are. If you care about quality, value, and being treated like an actual guest, this is the spot in Corte Madera. Skip the hype. Walk a few extra steps. Order the matcha.