Crown and Crumpet Cafe

Very traditional authentic Italian bakery and coffee house. From their apple crostata to their…read morepanettone (fruit cakes). They have a variety of pastries and desserts. All made in house and some that are imported. We love their true espresso(s) and Americano that are just fabulous. This is a very local spot in Larkspur which is a quant and very Europe inspired businesses. Our wives loved it of course. There are plenty of places to eat and drink at a cafe. We were lucky it was a very nice and warm day. Enjoy!

What an amazing place! I can't believe I have been driving by it for years before finally going it!…read moreDelicious food and a lovely and welcoming environment. Lots of space to sit and enjoy your food and visit with friends. I will absolutely be back!

Pasty and cake counter at Rulli, with full sized cakes and plates of Italian cookies made each week

Pandoro

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Handmade gelato and fresh fruit sorbets. Family gelato run!

The Shack

3.8(31 reviews)

2.2 mi

Cute ice cream shop! Very classic ice cream with friendly staff - super clean inside. Wish they had…read moremore non dairy options!

Adorable shop serving great scoops owned by a local family. What's not to love? Truly so grateful…read moreto have this shop right in downtown Larkspur.

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Johnny Doughnuts

3.8(228 reviews)

2.7 mi

Located on the exterior of the Marin Country Mart, to the left of Hog Island Oyster (or even closer…read moreleft of Le Marais), is Johnny Doughnuts. With its spacious seating, glass enclosed doughnut display, walk up wall menu on the exterior and its open concept register counter it is truly inviting. With a menu of unique flavors and those same flavor options beautifully displayed behind a glass window, we had to order a few to try. Flavors available were coffee cake, blueberry lime, lime poppyseed, vegan guava, and chocolate chip cronut - these five we ordered, Other flavors included brown butter glaze, strawberry, chocolate vanilla crème, raspberry jam, cinnamon glaze and sprinkles. Lemon blueberry was very lemon forward with subtle notes of blueberry. The doughnut itself was crusty and soft at the same time. We enjoyed the pairing and texture.The coffee cake was just that, a crusty soft dough with the crumbly topping of coffee cake goodness and all those spices too. The lime poppyseed was light, soft and airy with a citrusy zing of lime. It was the most refreshing of them all and this is coming from someone who is not a big fan of lime. The guava was like biting into the fruit, not too sweet on an airy, soft dough. The chocolate chip cronut was a flaky layered croissant like dough that tasted like a chocolate chip cookie with a decadent chocolate frosting. It was quite the pleasurable treat, our daughter loved it. The staff, compiled of two women at the front, were friendly with smiles. Our treats were packaged in a beautiful white and gold box, it looked elegant when presented to us. There is the availability of drinks to order like tea and coffees. We would most certainly return for me. I'm curious to see what other flavors and combinations Johnny Doughnuts presents to us.

The classic glazed donut and classic old fashioned (not glazed) was amazing and I'm not a doughnut…read moreperson whatsoever.. Thats all I really came to say here. The freshness and texture was bomb. I know with specialty food businesses its not cost effective to have other coffee roast options brewed like a medium roast.. Thats what coffee shops are for... I just like to dip my sweets in medium roast coffees. I'm not special. Anywhosies, I'll be back soonsies to get a dozen for the familia! Gracias!!

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Donuts up close ...love it

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Johnny donuts Larkspur location

SusieCakes - Marin

4.0(329 reviews)

Susie Cakes is always such a treat. Either DoorDash or walk-in. The staff is always super nice and…read morethe location is clean and has that retro tech vibe which I love. To my surprise, the flourless chocolate has become my favorite! It's like a fudge cupcake!

I experienced Susie's cake for the first time today at the Bonaire shopping center. I didn't get…read morethe young lady's name at the counter, but she had blonde hair. I wish I got her name because she really deserves a raise, her customer service was impeccable, she was extremely kind and explained the entire process of this yummy business. I highly recommend this particular location to anyone extremely satisfied thank you so much. I will be back and will definitely share my experience.!!

Pineapple Upside Down cupcake

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Victoria Bakery & Café

4.1(275 reviews)

A traditional feeling Italian bakery in the heart of a more modern, hip shopping plaza. Lots of…read morevariety among cake slices, cupcake flavors, and cookies + pastries priced by the pound. I went to try to get a slice of their Chocolate Truffle cake, but since they were sold out by Sunday afternoon, I opted for their version of a hostess cupcake, and their butter cookies with chocolate icing blossoms. ------ FOOD: Hostess Cupcake (3.5/5) I personally found the cupcake to be a bit dry and the whipped cream to be too airy. The chocolate ganache topping on the cupcake was fantastic though, but wasn't enough to save this dessert. Butter cookies with Chocolate Icing (3/5) It wasn't bad but the butter cookie wasn't as rich and melt-in-your mouth as I would have liked. The chocolate icing was a bit too sweet and didn't have a deep chocolate flavor. I'm sure there are some delicious treats here as well that I'll need to try eventually if I'm ever in the area. ------ SERVICE: I spoke with a lady on the phone who was very kind and helpful, but the gentleman at the counter unfortunately wasn't able to provide any recommendations and couldn't manage the line well. The lady on the phone also told me they had the chocolate cake available which is the only reason why we drove out of our way to come here. ------ ENVIRONMENT: There are a few tables inside, outside, and nearby if you'd like to enjoy your treats nearby. The bakery itself is relatively spacious inside.

Great little Italian bakery - fantastic selection, friendly staff …read more.. So many excellent choices!

A typical Wedding Princess

Apple pie with lattice top

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Frankie & Jo’s

4.0(73 reviews)

2.7 mi

Decided to come here after a day at Muir Woods a little skeptical about how good an organic plant…read morebased ice cream shop could truly be (it was conveniently on the way towards the Richmond Bridge for our way back home which is why we picked it compared to other places in San Rafael or Sausalito). The shop is pretty tiny, located next to a donut shop near the netrance of a medium sized open plan shopping center. Came in there and the worker offered us whatever samples we wanted and we immediately noticed the really interesting but unusual flavors that they had. Of the classic type flavors, we really liked the brown sugar vanilla and the breakfast cereal one. The cherry special drink and the grapfruit one also tasted quite nice. But the ones that stood out the most were the thom ka and the chaat masala ones. while the chaat masala didnt end up having that distinct tanginess you might expect, the thom ka ice cream was mind blowing. It tasted exactly like having the soup but in a cool and refreshingly creamy dessert form. My mind couldn't really process it other than the fact that it was delicious. We ended up opting to pair the thom ka and the brown sugar vanilla to have a "normal" flavor to offset the unusualness of having a thai soup ice cream. We honestly could not get enough of it - it easily was one of the best ice cream scoops we had ever had and it being a plant based ice cream was insanely impressive. Frankie & Jo's will definitely be a place we will be returning to especially as the new seasonal flavors roll out so we can see what other concoctions they might be able to try and conquer.

There were only three flavors available at the fairly small Frankie & Jo's as most of the board was…read moremarked as "sold out" so we taste tested the pistachio and the honey ended up choosing a small size sangria which had a light fizzy pop to it. The service was prompt and helpful but it seems like they're a small batch company so if you're already in the area shopping and it's easy to stop in you absolutely should.

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Ice scream with coconut charcoal sauce

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Mint Brownie, Jamocha Chaga Fudge, and Molten Chocolate Cake

Miette

4.1(9 reviews)

2.7 mi

Adorable shop and selection of treats, snacks, and cookies. Mostly known for their selection of…read moreMacaroons, toffee candy, and small portion desserts that makes a powerful statement after a perfect dinner.

We stopped in right before closing as I'd been to their San Ramon location…read more Unfortunately while I enjoyed the candies, I got sticker shock when it turned out our three small bags of candy had an almost a $30 price tag. Yes they were delicious, but all the prices were blacked out on the bottom and after being run up the register suggested I leave an extremely high tip. I personally don't think telling customers they have one minute to buy something then telling other customers they can't come in because you're closed really warrants a 20%+ tip. The shop door could have simply been closed and the sign turned to let everyone finish browsing and let potential customers outside know you are closed in a polite and professional way, so this was our first and absolutely final visit to this location of Miette as we will not be coming back.

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Fairfax Scoop

4.6(607 reviews)

2.6 mi

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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.

Fun spot for ice cream and fresh waffle cones. My favorite is the mocha chip and I love that the…read moreice cream is flavorful without being overly rich. A single scoop can include two flavors and a bowl can include four. There are no samples and it is cash only. The line is long and slow moving but it is worth the wait!

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Sana’a Cafe

4.7(115 reviews)

1.7 mi

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.

Beautiful cafe. I was looking for something sweet and intrigued by the milk cake. Pistachio and…read moreDubai chocolate were recommended but I'm not a practice fan and didn't want chocolate. I opted for the vibrant red rose. It tasted exactly like a flavorless sponge drenched in l milk. Not even a hint of rose. Incredible, the white icing was equally flavorless, although it looked beautiful, with a sprinkling of dried rose petals. The overall effect was like eating a piece of cake that had fallen in a puddle of milk - with dried leaves in the icing. I had three bites and then told them guy behind the counter that it had no flavor and all he could offer was "I'm sorry". For $8 and no offer to make it right, it was a really bad experience and I would never go there again.

Sweets display

Kenafa Cheesecake with a Jubani (Yemeni coffee with cardamom and ginger)

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Love their display name!

Donut Alley

4.1(131 reviews)

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Yeah there's nothing special if you just want well-made classic donuts and this is just the place…read more It gets busy so they are doing something right, right? Buttermilk donut for me. The kind u dunk in your coffee/latté-- thank you! This place is CASH ONLY too! And it doesn't surprise me as it shouldn't surprise anyone. Thats the "classic throwback donut" experience (NY style or worse maybe). Get with it or get out.

This spot has really pretty donuts, but the flavor profile and sweetness can vary. I got the cronut…read morewith custard filling. The cronut was flaky how I like, but the custard lacked any real flavor. My partner got and loves the glazed, as well as having the blueberry previously- which he didn't like as much. If you are looking for an artisanal, all about looks type donut that presents well, say, for co-workers, or to present when having guests at home- these are fun. Try some of the flavors and see how you like it. Staff is friendly and helpful to guide your selection and purchase. There is outdoor seating, nothing inside at all; it's not actually in an alley, it's moreso in a corner location which is more like a donut to-go window, with exterior benches and tables. Give 'em a try, they are cute.