Delicious Food! Great friendly staff! & did I mention DELICIOUS FOOD!! Their sit down cafe is welcoming and has great seasonal menus, and if you aren't able to dine-in the take-out food is just as good. I'd firstly recommend their signature CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD! Best I've ever had--tasty! Next, their family style take out dishes are crowd pleasers too if you need a dish to bring to a dinner party or just back home to the family! Fresh Salads, soups, family mac n cheese, beef stew, italian sausage lasagne.. are tops of my list. This place is a MUST in Marin County - You won't be disappointed with any of their freshly made dishes! Mm Mm! read more

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An absolutely incredible brunch with a Farmers Breakfast and Eggs Your Way! Every single element on the plates was flesh and flavorful. The best brunch we've had in awhile! read more

Yummy food since I was young and always went here if I could during my 15 minute break! Chicken salad was so worth it!

I want to start by saying yeah, COVID is stressful on everyone. Believe me, I'm still working and I'm wearing my mask all day, communicating with stressed out people. I take this pandemic very seriously. But I'm sorry, there's absolutely no excuse for snapping at mask-wearing, social distancing customers when they have no idea that they're even violating a rule. Obviously, I'm not the only one this has happened to based on other reviews. Didn't even get to try the salads here, which looked pretty good honestly. I walked in with my mom to check out the fridge section. There was only one other customer in there, and it was a huge space. So, social distancing was definitely being respected. None of the workers said anything to me the entire time. I browsed the fridge and deli counter for a while, then my mom and I walked out to find my dad. Well, the second time when we came back in with my dad, I once again ventured over to the fridge, and this time one of the employees very rudely barked at me to wait on the spots they have on the ground, that I'm not able to look at the selections before getting in line. Why? I get COVID policies but literally not another soul was around me? But okay, so I wait on the spot as directed. Watch the same employee yell at my dad and some other customers who try to go to the fridge to browse. How else do you know what to get if you can't take a look? It's not like peeking through the glass at protected prepackaged food is touching anything or crowding anyone. There is also NO signage indicating that you may not browse. And there were maybe five people total in this huge area. My mom and I continued to wait on the spot. What finally did it for me was when another employee PULLED DOWN HER MASK completely off her face to direct some girls who walked in to stand on the other spot! Like, the whole point of the spots on the ground is to keep people safe and distanced, and so is wearing your mask! So the fact that this other employee took her mask off and shouted at someone was totally hypocritical and not necessary at all. I wasn't standing that far from said employee and after seeing that, I straight up walked out. This place doesn't even follow their own policies but has no problem yelling at their customers to abide by them. Unprofessional. read more

If you want good take away, Comforts has a great selection. My favorites are their famous Chinese chicken salad and the turkey chili. During the ending of Covid, I helped with a celebration of life event and ordered the food through Comforts Catering division. The food platters where beautifully arranged especially the fruit and cheese platter and the dessert tray. Also, their salmon aram rolls were a tasty hit too. The people who work there are great to deal with and have helpful suggestions for how much food to order and the food trays are easy to pick up and securely packaged. read more

Love their Chinese chicken salad and chicken Okazan. They sell the best bread pudding in this side of the GG bridge. Only four stars because they continue to sell prepackaged food. You'll be obligated to spend $16 , when you really only want $5 worth of food. read more

Always a great experience! The first time I tried it was for lunch. I had the Chinese chicken salad and it was sooooo good. We topped lunch off with a cookie and cupcake and I was so tempted to go back for another. The second time I went my kid polished off her breakfast. Our server was funny and thoughtful and helped make breakfast with a toddler manageable. We ordered a charcuterie platter for a lunch event at our home an it was a hit - not only beautiful but delicious. The ordering process was easy and the person who delivered was friendly. Overall, I highly recommend Comforts - both their cafe and catering. If I lived closer I'd probably be a regular. read more

Cry about it Erin I'm not lying best of luck to you talking to people that way though. This is the risk you take on being a business owner idk what to tell you. I was having a bad day, and you and your employees made it worse. It is what it is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ again, highly recommend some customer service training for you and your employees bless you on your journey read more

This is very serious and I care about you so please pay extra special attention. We've found what happens when we stumble upon something that isn't even really very hidden from people but for which there is still a secret special quality particularly for folks far away that don't come to certain parts often. When we stumble upon them then immediately thereafter run to our favorite food or experience website or wherever and shout from the top of an electronic mountaintop about how splendid that secret is and then suddenly the parking lot for the trail is parked a mile out along the road and all you see all day is toilet paper along the trail and since the sun rises and sets just for us we realize that this only happened because we let the secret out. Let's be a little bit more circumspect, shall we? It's hard with those fidigity thumbs and our innate love for humanity driving us all to share instantly and often, but how about this once you just keep something under your hat, kk? Do not speak of the pecan butter stuffed french toast or the perfect bacon. Shut your mouth and do not even whisper over the pastry case in front and how one can load a picnic basket with all manner salads and sandwiches and there's even wine in the well-stocked market that attaches to the cafe. Utter not a word over the welcoming and chill vibe even in a land maybe not always known for such things. I'm serious! This is important. Don't do it. read more

I agree with everybody on how good the food is, but I wish the same people that cook it would be the ones selling it. Customer service is AWFUL. It is definitely not cheap, so please people (especially that somewhat older, skinny, actually lovely looking lady that worked there 8/5 at around 10:30 am and a bunch of the younger white girls), if you don't enjoy your work, just go to school or look for something else. Don't make people stop wanting to go because of you not being capable of smiling and showing some courtesy. read more

The food at Comforts is EXCELLENT. I have actually never physically been to Comforts but have been lucky enough to try many of their dishes. We recently catered an event with their grilled veggies, tortellini/veggie salad, and caesar salad. We ordered way, way, WAY too much but I'm more than happy to eat those salads for every meal during the next several days! I've also had their delicious chinese chicken salad and fried chicken with sesame (has a cooler name but I can't remember it...). I highly recommend Comforts for catering or personal consumption! read more

Really amazing coffee! Outstanding breakfast from the cafe! Very well managed! I stopped by for coffee and breakfast... superb! Although there was an issue with the outdoor seating, Erin (owner) responded promptly and rectified the matter: above and beyond my expectations. Thank you! read more

I love coming here for brunch, lunch, or a snack! My favorites are the burger, the BLT (there's a fried tomato on it!), and the Chinese chicken salad (of course). Their fries are great. The mimosas are made with fresh orange juice- so delicious! read more

Comforts - Delicious hamburger with a side salad. The pickles that come with it are sweet and tasty, too! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Comforts, like McDonald's, ought to have a sign in front: "Over 3 million Chinese Chicken Salads served". How a place could make millions off a pretty simple, overpriced Chinese Chicken Salad boggles my mind, but Comforts no doubt has and I'm guilty of contributing my fair share. It's big, with a perfect combination of chicken, nuts, noodles, lettuce, and dressing and sometimes I hear it calling my name. As the weather heats up in the Ross Valley, Comforts is a destination spot and half of that destination is purchasing the Chinese Chicken Salad. The other food though, when I can convince myself to order something else, is really good too. Comforts is the place I imagine Ina Garten ("Barefoot Contessa" fame) would have opened if she'd lived in Marin: Excellent fresh food, a nice, airy place to sit and be served (indoors or out), a tantalizing brunch and lunch menu, lots of freshly prepared scrumptious takeout food (fresh shrimp-filled spring rolls) , delicious desserts (coconut cupcakes, mmmm...), indoor or outdoor self-service seating, and some little gifty items for friends, hostess gifts, or myself (cookbooks, ceramic-ware, etc.). Comforts is the sort of treat I can afford; neither cheap nor expensive, but priced exactly as it should be for a place that serves high-quality food I want to eat. And it's casual, too; pop on by post-workout or bring your visiting parents here for lunch. Either way, you won't be disappointed. (By the way, even the reduced calorie Chinese Chicken Salad is good! And if you order it in the restaurant, it's pretty huge and under 500 calories). read more

Another step down. The Chinese chicken salad is so tiny now and nothing is the way it used to be. A smirking waitress made things worse. You can avoid this place and be wayyyyyy better off! Dogs are allowed inside the gates on the patio too! Gross! read more

Chinese chicken salad is amazing and their variety's of pastries are crazy ! Get there early or they'll be nothing left ! First come first serve ! They sell out quick because it's all so good! read more

Our church just had it's 90th anniversary and Comforts catered our luncheon. We had their signature Chinese chicken salad, pasta, mac n cheese, and roasted veggies (cauliflower and asparagus). Everything was wonderful! read more

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I've ordered takeout from Comforts multiple times over the last few months and can say with confidence that this restaurant is phenomenal! It's almost become tradition when near San Anselmo to pay a visit to Comforts and eat at the nearest park or even have a car picnic. We always opt for the Chicken Okasan and it never disappoints, it's cooked to perfection, moist and tender on the inside with the perfect touch of crisp on the outside, the flavor is so unique and always so delicious. Think Chick-Fil-A mixed with Chicken Katsu all wrapped up into a delicious package! Food is always ready fast and is always delicious, there was one instance where instead of our usual meals we accidentally received nothing but chicken by the pound, but I'd be lying if I said my inner Okasan-Aficionado didn't enjoy it thoroughly (there's a reason no one called to have it changed). However, we have not yet gotten to the star of the show, dessert! Just thinking about the Mini Chocolate Cupcakes is tempting me to get in the car and drive to Marin right now! These Cupcakes were remarkable with a moist crumb, and a deep chocolate flavor, coupled with the sweet and ever-so-slightly tangy cream cheese frosting those cupcakes were definitely winners. Based on those baking skills I can only imagine just how great Breakfast and Bruch is. So, next time you find yourself in Downtown San Anselmo looking for a great, Comforts is a can't-miss on your stop! Now, the only thing left to do is find an excuse to go down to Marin... read more

Love this for to-go prepackaged meals! Super easy, convenient, and delicious. Walking in here everything looks fresh. The baked goods all look delicious as well. I come here for the Chinese chicken salad, BBQ chicken linguine, and pecan tarts. I will definitely have to try more of their dishes! The customer service here is excellent and they are very helpful and sweet. read more

My Daughter and two Granddaughters are visiting from England. My Daughter chose Comforts for her birthday lunch, as she said she misses the excellent food there more than anything (More than me, I had to ask?!)! My Husband is recovering beautifully from a stroke, yet is still unsteady in crowds. I am SO impressed with the kind care and service provided by Patty, the Manager. She is a valuable asset to this community! Our meal was, as always, delicious. Patty is friendly, hardworking and efficient. SO pleased and grateful! Thank you Patty! read more

I've wanted to try this place for a while since my boyfriend has hyped the Chinese Chicken salad and had to try it for myself. We got a large salad to go to split between the two of us. It is a solid deal for $12 to feed two people, although it definitely could have used more chicken to add to the value / filling aspect of the dish. I would recommend getting a large salad and another dish to feed two people. It was definitely really tasty, though, as well as they were able to accommodate gluten free needs. The service took a little bit after we ordered and I was surprised by this because it was decently quiet for lunch hour and most of the food they were getting out is prepackaged. I did love the selection of items they had to choose from and am curious to try other things on the menu. I definitely would have this salad again but along with other reviews I've read, I definitely agree that they could give a bit more chicken in their to-go salads to make it a true Chinese **chicken** salad. Overall I would come back here because the prices are very reasonable, the food tastes good and they have a good variety of things to order. read more

Love Chinese chicken salad!!! Will continue to stop here for lunch when I'm working near by. read more

I love Comforts Chinese Chicken Salad and many other of their seevings but alas I am writing to advise that the staff has been very cranky about following their very confusing corona virus distancing rules. My last 2 visits there I have been yelled at by 2 employees on both days. I was trying my very best to follow the directions but they were almost impossible to first hear the staff when standing outside. And then to know when to self serve. I have been thanking all service employees everywhere Ive been from the grocery store to the car wash to making a donation at the Salvation Army so I enter businesses with a good attitude and grateful heart. I dont know what is going on at Comforts but there is really bad mojo going on there right now. Just be careful. Oh and I needed to let you know that a tall white gentleman had passed right by me and retrieved a chinese chicken salad and drink and was not yelled at once. They acted like he was fine to not follow the rules. read more

So, today we just had lunch at Comforts. Again. I enjoy Comforts SO much that I can't believe I have yet to write here about it. And we all eat at Comforts, a lot. I think that I haven't written here yet is because I take it for granted. Comforts is more than just their wonderfully simple and delicious and fresh fresh fresh Chinese Chicken (or Tufu) Salad (which are their claims to fame). Those salads are the thing you find yourself craving when you don't even expect to. All someone has to do is mention it and I'm down there soon getting one. They have them all ready and made to go for when you're on the fly or on your way home. Busy day? Don't cook. My absolute favorite is to buy one big CCS and one big CTS (copyright!) and mix them at home. Everybody's happy! No leftovers. What else do I love about Comforts? Lots. Today, while we were lunching (that's a verb in California, right?), no fewer than 4 people that I know from town stopped by the table to say HI! This is a community gathering type of place. Friends, family, kids.... all welcome and happy. Comforts has restaurant seating on one side, and a kitchen table environment, very casual on the walk-in deli side. Something for everyone. You can always see mothers with strollers, teens (on the iPhones, of course), seniors, ...everyone. They have great outdoor patio seating, too, for those perfectly sunny Marin days. The take-out counter is always buzzing, so take a number and try not to drool ... the foods in the case are varied, fresh, colorful, and inviting. Dinner's ready! And, finally, the staff is simply great! Today I needed some dressing for my salad, so i asked. Dressing? "No," she said sweetly, "We'll remake the salad for you." Done. I was so pleasantly surprised that it left me a little speechless (that's an achievement). While I waited a brief minute for the salad I found myself thinking.... THAT's why I love Comforts! You will, too. read more

We ate there two weeks ago on Sunday, it was great. I woke up this Sunday thinking about how good it was so we went back. Incredible food with a beautiful presentation. read more

I have been patronizing this place for close to a year. I have never had a problem before yesterday except the non-acknowledgement of a customer walking in pre-pandemic. So I usually order a Chinese Chicken salad w/o Almonds, I gave a coworker the funds to purchase 5 salad for a few of us to enjoy. Well guess what was on my salad...yep a damn fly. I called a few times and no answer. Called again this morning and Kelsey stated she would give another salad and since we paid cash cannot give money back as an upper manager would have to decide and call back. I understand these type of things happen but I am pissed because I didn't get a call back and had to keep calling them and I guess just not satisfied with the offer. Mind you this is a day later. I really loved their salad I would have a lunch date after hiking in Sausalito and now my taste buds are sour for it. I can't say I'll never go back but it won't be any time soon. read more

Comforts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Best Chinese chicken salad you will ever put I your fatty mouth. Unreal how good it is. You will have high expectations and will not be disappointed. I haven't tried anything else but the Chinese chicken salad. Yes I drive 1.5 hours round trip just to eat it. Ridiculous I know. read more

San Anselmo is a bit off the beaten path toward the hinterlands of west Marin County, but Comforts hits home in an ultra casual environment that fuses bakery, cafe, deli, restaurant and corner store into one blended concept. They have an extensive menu offering a huge selection of ethnic choices and the food is great: I had the tasty All-american Chuck Burger made with Niman Ranch beef (always a good sign, good special sauce too). You can substitute the very good homemade potato salad and fruit instead of fries. Fresh baked goods include homemade tarts, cakes, pies, bread pudding and fruit cobbler. After lunch, swing around to the other side of the joint and browse the deli case, which is chock full of amazing gourmet entree items. I took home a few containers myself. This place is a real treat. Update 6/18/06: BEST APRICOT BAR OF ALL TIME. read more

An absolute Marin staple. Grew up on Chinese chicken salads (35 years of these!) and have never tired of them or the taco salads. Comforts is the best. read more

Comforts is one of San Anselmo (and Marin County)'s best treasures. I've been coming for months and have never been let down. It's true that there's a little discipline instilled in the customers as they walk in but it's necessary to get people to respect social distancing. And it's a work in progress. I am sure the restaurant pays attention to constructive criticisms. The dishes remain excellent every time I go - pandemic or not. And the service is always courteous. My turkey sandwich was well prepared and remained moist and juicy once I got to eat it at home. The breaded chicken nuggets were seasoned to perfection and delighted my wife and daughter. I'll be back. read more

This review is for Comforts catering, not the cafe itself. My wedding was this past September in San Rafael. My (now) husband and I found ourselves completely stumped when our dream wedding-food caterer ended up quoting us way over our food budget. Feeling somewhat defeated, we searched and searched for a new catering option on our $6,000 food budget and were hopeful we would get the look and quality of food we wanted. We found Comforts while just Google-ing one afternoon and I immediately reached out to their catering department. With a quick response, pricing information and some back-and-fourth discussion about what we wanted exactly (family-style dining, local and preferably organic when possible), we set up a meeting with Katie, Comforts catering coordinator. Katie was an absolute gem when we met at their cafe to create our ideal menu so that she could work up some numbers and give us a total quote/estimate. Katie gave us a few samples of food (YUM!) and 100% understood our vision and direction we wanted to take our food. About 4 days later, Katie had a quote put together for us. Before that email, I was nervous that Comforts quote would come near the $10,000 quote we had gotten from our dream-caterer just two weeks prior. I was pleasantly surprised when I found that Katie had cut that quote more than in-half with even more food options! With that, we decided that Comforts would be our wedding caterer and signed a contract. Over the next 8 months we adjusted numbers and some hors d'oeuvres options with Katie and she kept in contact extremely well, responding to my emails within hours, even minutes! About two months before our wedding, Rachel took over our account with Comforts and was our contact from there on out. A month before our wedding, Rachel met with me, our wedding coordinator, venue coordinator and rental coordinator (and my father) to walk the premises and know exactly what Comforts staff would be doing on that day. As a former pastry chef, our wedding food was VERY important to me and I was praying that Comforts would provide unique, flavorful and beautiful food to our guests... My first look at our wedding food was at dinner, when our food was brought to our table. I was AMAZED. It was 1) beautiful, 2) WARM! (usually wedding food sucks), 3) so delicious and 4) served the exact way I wanted. Both Rachel and Katie understood my vision and our desire for family-style dining. At our wedding, I noticed Rachel serving our head table and being hands-on with the servers and chefs... she (pardon-my-French) busted her a$$. I have so much respect for Rachel and how she took her job seriously, but also took the time to chat with me, give me a hug and even set aside leftovers for my husband and I to take back to the hotel with us after our long day. Comforts is amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding. In the end, Comforts was my dream wedding caterer and I feel so honored to have served them to our guests. Comforts, we love you!! Our guests loved you, raved about your food and service! Our photographer commented that your food photographed beautifully and was her favorite catering she had ever been served! Thank you for making our wedding-food dreams come true. read more

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Comforts is one of those places that's both unique and consistent. Every time you go you know it will be good, no matter what you get. It's a modern deli with a California twist--a fusion of Japanese and Western that's always fresh and delicious. Comforts seems to have a way with chickens such as their justifiably famous Chinese Chicken Salad (the only other version I've tried that can equal theirs was at the 20th Century Fox movie studio commissary in LA, and it wasn't open to the public--Comforts is!). Also excellent are their teriyaki grilled salmon, hot dog in puff pastry (really), Asian chicken pasta salad, meat loaf (both turkey and beef versions--get extra sauce), as well as virtually all their vegetable and fruit salads. And don't forget dessert (I never do!), including their famous coconut cake and cupcakes, fantastic brownies, and assorted pies and pastries. Comforts can get crowded--because it's good! You take a number and wait your turn, then sit at one of the many tables either inside, or at the sidewalk cafe tables. This is also a great place to get a few take-home containers for dinner, or the next day, or, as I did, a nice box of chicken to eat on your next flight while everyone else in coach is chocking down peanuts and pretzels. read more

I tried Comforts for Brunch today and enjoyed their Chinese chicken salad and a chocolate chip scone. I've heard the salad was delicious and after trying it, I thought it was not bad. The dressing and salad was very light. The scone was great and I loved the butter and jam with it. Service was fine and prices were over $10 and totally reasonable for the quality of food. There's also a nice outdoor seating area out front and a bakery/deli section for take out. *Update: The restaurant portion sure gets busy and last time I was here we waited a long time with no one ever calling our name so we left. I'd still return here but would probably try Half Day Cafe first. read more

Comforts - Chinese Chicken Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

It is so difficult for me to write this review, considering how much my family and I love their food and how long we have been shopping here! Unfortunately I have come in a couple of times, not realizing that it was right before closing and boy was the service awful. I understand that it is the end of the day and that everyone would love to just go home, but in that case, why not just close your doors earlier or change your business hours? I came in seeing everyone cleaning and looking at me like, ugh what does she want!! I just wanted to quickly pick up some dinner for my family after a long day of work myself and be happily on my way. Moral of the story, do not come here right before they are closing because service will not be pleasant, rather rushed and there will not be much to choose from because they are in a hurry to put it all away. I wasn't the only one in there feeling this way. Everyone looked at each other like geez what's going on in here?? Maybe next time, just politely tell your customers that you are closed and all of us could have gone somewhere else and avoided this situation to begin with. I still love their food. Great for parties or to bring home. It's just yummy!! Maybe just stick to coming in at brunch or lunch time to avoid any bad vibes from the staff tho. read more

We had Comforts cater an open house for us this past week. Every part of the process was fantastic. From Patti in catering, to the delivery, to the food itself and its wonderful presentation. Asian Chicken Salad is absolutely the best salad--full of beautiful chicken. The Chicken Okasan is also fantastic. But, the overall experience itself is what stood out--effortless and very well done. Kudos to the entire Comforts concept. read more

Had a small hot chocolate with a raspberry bar. Both were very tasty. I imagine it gets really busy here in the morning and during lunch. I came in around 5:30 pm. If it weren't so far away from the 101 I would come here more often. I will definitely be back here when I have work in the area read more

Comforts - Raspberry bar with a small hot choco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Stopped here on the way to SF, we had to go to a Body Time Shop for Ms Wifey. We picked some items from the deli and were back on the road to our final destination - The street fair on Union Street in the Cow Hollow area of SF. We had heard of the chinese chicken salad and the pastries were to be respectable. By the time we were done ordering we had amassed a 42 dollar bill to go. 2 medium chicken salads, a edamame wild rice salad, brocollini w/crimini's, tapioca pudding, chocolate mouse, a chocolate macaroon, and a couple of cookies. I am glad we bought what we did, the street fair food was mediocre and expensive and lack many choices. As for the food - all was very tasty - the chicken salad was very good Will stop here again - rumour has it Sean Penn had eated here. read more

Comforts is upscale, professional, and just good tasting food. I ordered Thanksgiving from them and had been there once before and everything was delicious. I would order it again for any occasion. read more

We ordered food for a small (12 person) gathering and the food was wonderful. All food choices were a hit with the group. Thanks Comforts! They even customized a cake for us. read more

Food is good. Fresh quality. Service is ok. My tamales were not heated up and when brought to their attention I was given dumbfounded look. Service counter is Chaotic and needs to be reorganized. Maybe it works for some people but not me. read more