Love this place. Best Chinese chicken salad and chili. Great for and addition to you meal at home.

Comforts is the very best of Marin Take out. Owned by Husband and wife and managed by their daughter, it's literally an institution! We love the staff and how they change their breakfast menu often. We will always support Comforts! It's the best! read more

If you look at my photos it probably goes without saying that I think the Comforts Chinese Tofu Salad is basically humankind's greatest invention, which is not a superlative. I'd give it 100 stars out of 5 if I could. Their offering the tofu version without needing to ask for a substitution is awesome, on top of which the tofu is richly flavorful--several omnivorous friends have said they prefer it to its chicken counterpart. The dressing is light but perfectly coats the fixings. Furthermore the staff is friendly without fail and the main drag of San Anselmo is perfect for eating outdoors. I drive out of way several times a week for this lunch and I suggest you try the same. read more

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Food: counter food is delicious, restaurant food is just OK. Service: counter service is consistently snarky, slow, and confusing. Table service is consistently delightful. So it's a tale of opposites. Not a lot of other options in town, so sometimes the trade-off is worth it! read more

I live in San anselmo for over 20 YEARS. I've been coming to comforts for as long as I can remember! I've been a very very loyal costumer, and so when I heard that my favorite store was going to improve I was so deeply excited. Boy did that excitement turn into disappointment. The store has completely fallen off the deep end, there is ABSOLUTELY zero flow of the store, and it constantly feels like complete chaos. Why are only one of the three check spots being used when there are about 15 costumer in store? Riddle me that. The food is amazing and their matcha is top tier but even that doesn't make me want to brave the battle front that is comforts read more

Hmmmmm.... I have a mixed feeling about this place. This review is strictly based on "take out" experience. The menu posted on the door looked petty good so I decided to give a try. Inside, there are deli counter, restaurants and desserts counter. Items posted at the entrance door can be placed from the restaurant only. Staff were friendly once I got their attention. As for the food, tried Okaasan's Chicken Sandwich, few desserts (these items were from deli/dessert counters) and Hiyashi Chuka (cold noodles) from the restaurant. Okaasan's Chicken were slightly on a greasy side, the cold noodles were disappointing (not sure what kind of sauce they use but definitely not what I am familiar with) and desserts were good. If I ever return, then I will definitely try something different. read more

Comforts - Hiyashi Chuuka (冷やし中華) - Cold noodles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Just had lunch at the new outdoor area (formerly street parking) and the space is so nice and well-planned. Had to give Comforts a shout out for giving up valuable parking spots to make lovely outdoor dining available. If you haven't been--go inside and buy your beverage and meal (for me it is the Chinese chicken salad) and have a seat. When you and your party are finished, please clean up after yourselves. There is lots of room, umbrellas, space heaters. Can't go wrong. read more

Very nice staff & wonderful food choices. We have liked this restaurant for many years.

The food is excellent whether you're taking out or eating in. Their iconic Chinese chicken salad is delicious easy consistent, and usually sold out by the end of the day. I've been coming to Comforts for over 20 years and it's a personal favorite read more

Yummy food. Had the Chinese tofu salad, eggs florentine, pecan crusted French toast, orange juice, coffees in the cafe and a fruit and nut bar from the retail side. The waitstaff is friendly. The display of food on the retail side is drool worthy! There was a significant wait being Sunday at 1 pm. read more

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The Chinese Chicken Salad was amazing today...best one in five years or so! Was just how I remember it used to be!

Very cute resturant with amazing service and food. Waited about 20 minutes for our table on Saturday but was well worth it. Definitely recommend. read more

Comforts - french toast, southwest salad with steak, two iced lattes and fresh OJ. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Chicken Okasan is now served warm in an enclosed container! Do you guys realize what that does to the coating? Yes, it becomes soggy instead of the crispy product that contributed to your success! I use to come in frequently but the quality of the food has taken a definite dive and the service is down right pitiful provided by folk who are clearly not enjoying their job. Add to that a very major price increase and what do you get? I miss this place when it was neighborhood oriented with friendly service, rather than the supermarket feel customers are getting now... read more

The service was unfriendly and unhelpful. And the food -- the worst chicken taco salad that I have ever had. A school cafeteria could do better. read more

Their Chinese Chicken Salad is overrated. There, I said it. Listen, it was *mildly* tasty because of the dressing, but this salad people seem to rave about... it's lackluster. I'm sorry, but it's true. The good: the dressing has nice flavor, but combining rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar will do that. It's mostly safflower oil, which I'm lukewarm on as a quality ingredient. The meh: the chicken is cut into weird tiny pieces, and is such a minimal portion... the salad lacks layers of texture and flavor to me. It needs more to it - some cilantro, maybe more peanuts that have been honey roasted or something... some thinly sliced snap peas or sugar snaps... it's just not that great. It's shredded lettuce and cabbage maybe? With some of those white rice noodles and then a few chopped peanuts and a scant serving of chicken. Just no. I'm left scratching my head. It's fair to say that moving from SF to the burbs has left me shrugging when folks tell me a restaurant in Marin is "good." Compared to what? Maybe good just to not have to cook it yourself, but as someone who cooks A LOT, this is a pass for me, I'm making a better version at home for dinner tonight. The lemon bar was tasty but WAY too sweet. I'm a frequent lemon bar eater, and it just needs to be toned down. I tried their fresh spring rolls another time, and they're served with a sweet chili sauce instead of a peanut sauce which should be a crime. The entire purpose of eating fresh spring rolls is to eat peanut sauce! Sigh. Two stars are because they do seem to have some other nice takeaway options that I might try sometime (dare I?) and they sell a delicious passion fruit agua fresca that was a good find! read more

If your a snob then this is your place. Price doesn't matter if you say it's organic and gluten free local. Prepare for good freshly made food that will cost you. read more

Great experience with their carry out food. My birthday picnic hosted by my GF's included Chinese chicken salads by comforts. SO incredibly good!!! Thank you! ! read more

I will preface my comments by sharing that my intention is to provide constructive feedback. My experience with Comforts this past weekend was extremely chaotic and unfriendly. The new system of taking a number for service was inefficient and confusing to all of the customers. The people working were very surly, short, and seemed unhappy to be working there. Many frustrated customers were complaining, and the flow of ordering, paying, etc was not working well. I hope that someone that is in charge will read this and look into improving matters. Thank you. read more

Their salads are great, very fresh and generous portions!!! I specially like their salad dressings !!! Very tasty! read more

Great food, fine service by experienced staff and a truly comfortable family atmosphere. Nice complaints! read more

Yeah, this is one of those places people laud about but the food is actually lackluster, is overpriced and the service is abysmal. I live nearby and have given them several tries. Every time I've gone, the staff has made me feel like they were doing me a great favor charging me insane prices for mediocre (at best) food. I'd pass if I were you. read more

Good food, considerate service, lively atmosphere. The hamburger was of the best we've had since the pandemic. .

When we first visited this place we didn't get the hype but maybe it was just an off day since on our many subsequent visits the food has been very good. The chicken or tofu salads and the chicken okasan are favorites. read more

I'm really upset with my order today. I'm huge fan of this please. 20 years ago I took a $90 cab ride looking for this place. Today I ordered a slice of pie and they gave me 1/4 of a pie looks like it's been eaten. And gave me only 1 cupcake when I paid for 2. Got my usual salad like always! I can't afford this place anymore but was feeling sad and needed to treat myself. I'm even more sad now. read more

Comforts - $5 something 1/4 of a slice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Wildly disappointing. I have heard about comforts for years and although I know the food quality is pretty low and the prices are on the level of organics and very very few items are organic a pal wanted to go today and I agreed. I thought one time won't hurt plus who knows maybe ill find a dish I like and have another place to go eat in Marin.... We waited to be seated while servers walked by neither acknowledging us nor letting us know someone might be coming. We were finally seated and then had to go find a server to take our order and then waited one hour for our food. Part of order were forgotten and various other issues arose but the worst part was that when one of us would get up to go look for someone it was like a daycare without and adult. Its like one more obnoxious example of how folks in Marin have been taught. like frogs in hot water, to just adapt to subpar service / top tier prices and not much to show for it and a fear If we name it we are bad people. I grew up here and I call it for what it is....annoying and pervasive. I miss hospitality and would like for the prices being charged that someone consider it fair to actually teach their servers the basics of the business of restaurants which includes that those in the seats are signing up to pay huge mark ups and in return you care about their experience and you work to make easy and maybe even enjoyable not a giant hassle. read more

Man, I am conflicted about giving Comforts a 4 or 5 star review. My experience wasn't great, but I think it's because I was there are the wrong time or something. It was chaos inside the small deli when I was there, a Saturday before they closed at 3:00pm. I think people were getting their last minute items and it just felt overwhelming in the tight space. I'm not a fan of pre-packaged salads as there is usually something in it that I don't want, so I ordered their famous Chinese Chicken Salad with a few modifications. The gentleman who helped me was really nice and helpful, but I felt rushed and like I had to yell over everyone talking. I'm not sure if you can normally sit inside and they were beginning the closing process, but we had to sit outside and I was so cold. The reason I am conflicted on the 5 stars is because the salad was 1200 stars - it WAS SO GOOD! I ordered the large size and it fed me for three meals! I am going to try to re-create it myself because there is not a Comforts near me, but I don't think I'll come close to theirs. My co-diners very much enjoyed their deli salads and desserts, everything was just so delicious. In summary, the food was 15 / 10, but the chaotic ambience was a 1 / 10. I'll try to come back when it's not as busy and enjoy my meal a little more. read more

ordered : Farmers Breakfast : some of the best chicken sausage i have ever had. pancake was also fantastic. eggs were just eggs at the end of the day, but it tasted like they are cooked in butter which does add a nice silkiness. the fruit was also a welcome addition. adds some nice freshness. would absolutely order again. read more

Ordered a mini vanilla cupcake. It strongly tasted like mint. Mislabeled? I don't get it. If it's mint, maybe call it mint? Chocolate cake was tasty. Lemon chocolate chip cookie is just an odd flavor combo. Nice place, clean, big selection. Choose something that has very few items leftover so you'll know it's a popular item. read more

Comforts is always a hot spot! If you want a filling delicious lunch or breakfast.. this is the spot. Everything is made with care. Even if you are grabbing to go or dining in it is for sure a treat. I recommend getting a sweet treat on the way out! They are only open W-Sun and only til 2:30 I believe so please double check hours!!! read more

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

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I have been coming to Comforts for their famous Chinese Chicken Salad for years and years and years. I'm glad their doors are open during this pandemic because having their CCS brings me comfort during these uncertain times. The salad comes in a small or large Chinese takeout box or a large party tray. There is plenty of other food options including other kind of salads, cold pastas, soups, prepared meals, sandwiches, and pastries. I've tried a few items including their cold pastas, scones, cookies. You can't go wrong with anything. Be prepared to wait in a long line especially on the weekends due to COVID. It's worth the wait. There is street parking and a small parking lot down the block. read more

Comforts - a woman in a face mask standing outside a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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Must've been short staffed for the day cause service was pretty slow, however, it's all good. Totally worth the visit. read more

Comforts - Stuffed french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Good. Homemade. Loved it Seated us quickly on a weekend. Visiting from Los Angeles :) read more

Wow... and not a good wow. $$$$$ if you wanna pay $11.50 for the smallest broccoli salad, $12.50 for a small turkey chili and over pay for everything else they sell try this place. It's a beautiful place that was just renovated but what you get for the price is insane. Service is good but again, not worth the prices. read more

I'm not sure what's going on here, this isn't the Comfort's I grew to love in the 90's. The Chinese chicken salad was nothing like I remembered, I mean, where is the bread, the abundant flavorful dressing, the won tons a top the salad? My friend mentioned the salmon was not up to par either. The service is confusing. Take a number, then be shuffled to a register where they may or may not help you. This was the first time I'd been here since they closed their second location at Rolling Hills (a long time ago) Maybe it was an off day, for them, or us. read more

Food tasted bad and the service was bad. Do not get the pasta. I will not be going back again.

Great to go options of you're looking for something quick. They are known for their Chinese chicken salad and Chicken Okasan but have lots of other hot and cold options which you can buy per lb or portion. Definitely on the $$$ side but you pay for their preparation and convenience. read more

WHEN: Sat @11am There was no wait! Yay! I came here to meet 2 other and here's what we shared: STUFFED PECAN-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST - $13.95 Cinnamon challah, Sweetened cream cheese, Fresh Seasonal Berries, Pure Maple Syrup. This was a very good dish to share! The right amount a person should have when it comes to an elaborate (yet simple) sweet dish! Everything came together quite well! CHICKEN OKASAN - $13.95 Boneless Chicken Breast, Panko-crusted, Flash fried and dipped in house teriyaki, Ginger-Scented Jasmine Rice, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables. You mix the vegetables and rice together when it comes out. This was a really good dish! A bit of sweetness, and definitely some savory flavors in addition to the crispy textures of the chicken. I'm not a fan of ginger but the rice had a very nice subtle ginger scent that wasn't overpowering. Pretty good! After we finished our meal, we went over to their bakery side and I decided to have some sweets to-go! This side also sells the menu items to-go and other stuff like a small market. MINI CUPCAKES - $1.95 each Unfortunately, most of the cupcakes I tried was not moist. Although there was plenty of yummy frosting, it still did not compensate for the cake part. I had a box of 9 and these were the flavors: * Red Velvet w/Cream Cheese Frosting * Lemon w/Cream Cheese Frosting * Signature Coconut (most dry!) * Classic Chocolate (not so dry!) * Carrot w/Cream Cheese Frosting (kind of moist!) This place is so cute. I love that there's also an outdoor front seating. I had a very pleasant time. Doing brunch here! Oh and I lucked out with parking right in front! The area has free street parking! How awesome! read more

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This is just more a "What Are They Doing During the Pandemic?" review. Well, they're still serving great food, for one, but the real news is they have much improved outdoor seating outside in front. Plenty of room for each table and if you have a canine friend, plenty of room for them too! It's really nice to hang out in front! read more

Comforts - Love the new outdoor seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Anselmo, California

My coworker bought everyone at work a bunch of togo salads from here. I honestly didn't think much since it came in a Chinese box container. I figured how good can a salad taste compacted into a box? 1. Asian Chicken Salad: Wow they sure pack a lot of flavor into one box. The box didn't look that big but it was a big and filling salad. Perfect amount of chicken, salad and dressing ratio. Wasn't overly saturated where the salad tasted oily and unhealthy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, I'm not normally into salads but I highly recommend their salad. I can eat this every day and probably lose weight doing so. Haven't actually been to the location or review the service since it was given to me by my coworker but I'll definitely be back for more salad and to try other items. read more

I have been told about Comforts. I was told that they have a wonderful salad. Today I have confirmed they have a wonderful Chinese Chicken Salad. I was also told to try the Oksan Chicken, it did not disappoint. Thank you comforts!! read more