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    Equator Coffees

    4.2 (221 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    EQUATOR COFFEES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Neelu Y.

    I'm a fan of the Equator Coffees location in Mill Valley so I had a feeling I would like this one too. It was very good! I had a latte and my friend got an espresso. We both enjoyed our drinks on the patio since the seating inside is so limited. It could be a good spot to work but I think it's better for meeting up with a friend. The service was fast and I appreciate the free parking!

    Cafe Au Lait
    Sudatta J.

    One of my favorite coffee shops! The ambiance is warm and inviting, and there's plenty of parking, which makes it convenient to visit. Seating is somewhat limited, both indoors and outdoors, but it's usually worth it. The service can be a bit inconsistent, though it's generally good overall. The food and coffee are both excellent and keep me coming back.

    Turkey Panini
    Debbie L.

    Service always friendly, solid amount of seating. i actually like that they dont give you a lid& you can choose whichever lid you want for your beverage at the bar area where all the napkins are. So far ive had the black cherry matcha & banana cream cold brew, both were pretty good.

    Leanne G.

    I was visiting the area for work and found Equator coffee within walking distance of my hotel. The vibe is really laid back and friendly. There are lots of seating options both inside and out. The servers chat with the customers and you get the sense that there are a lot of regulars that get to know the staff. I was disappointed with the coffee. When I travel for work, I typically order espresso drinks for my morning coffee because the drip coffee is unpredictable. With espresso, you expect a dark roasted bean with a rich flavor. Unfortunately, I think they are using light or medium roasted beans for their espresso because the espresso was quite bitter (even in a cappuccino). That said, I came back each morning I was in the area. The seating area is so pleasant and the bay air can't be beat!

    1/2 hour wait, ridiculous
    Jeff H.

    Updated back to five stars. There was no wait yesterday at 12:30 pm on a Sunday. My food and drinks came out within five minutes. We had two croissants and two drinks $20.50 and anticipated the wait to be around 30 minutes like usual. If you see a crowd of people waiting, walk out and go somewhere else. It won't be fast. The long wait times are due to mismanagement. It is not the workers' fault.

    Banana Matcha Cloud
    Iris Y.

    I had a winter seasonal iced coffee here once and it was eh, but the banana matcha cloud was soooooo good. It was more of a banana bread matcha instead of just banana. It's seasonal, but I wish it was year round! Service was fine and the ambiance is okay. The drink was $8 which is unfortunately kind of normal nowadays.

    Monica M.

    I like Equator coffee... I'm happy this location opened. Waiting this past Sunday was rough considering it was Mother's Day morning. They have good quality coffee beans and coffee. The selection of pastries is always a plus. I love the merch offered as well, almost bought a corduroy hat for the hubs. Overall Equator is a coffee spot I've returned to time and time again. It's not a daily occurrence but definitely worth the intermittent times during the year. Nice to go out on a sunny day with the coffee and pastries take a walk and sit by the water out nearby.

    Danielle C.

    This coffee shop location is pretty random. It's nestled right in a Meta campus but it's open to the public! There was a parking lot right next to the shop so we went and parked there. There's not a ton of seating inside so don't go bringing large parties. Perhaps this shop is more of a grab and go type shop. They have 10 oz and 16 oz drinks but the 16 oz is only like $0.50 more which I was dumb and didn't realize. The 16 oz is a better deal! I got an 10oz mocha and I thought it was pretty good! The drink is nice and creamy. I didn't adjust the default sweetness and thought it was good, not too sweet but enough for me! My spouse got the brown butter caramel latte. He liked it! I thought it was a bit too sweet for me but he really liked the drink. It kind of reminded me of butterbeer from Harry Potter world. They do have a lot of merch available like coffee beans, socks, hats, stickers etc!

    Brown Butter Caramel Latte 7/10! Pretty good. I just wish they had a better DoorDash/Delivery consumer protective system. My coffee came with no protection over the sip part of the lid. There should be atleast something to cover to reassure my drink wasn't altered by anyone or anything during delivery :)

    Oct 2025 special: red velvet latte
    Connie C.

    This Equator has been my staple. While this one doesnt have the views of Golden Gate Bridge, you do get a nice waterfront view of the Bay Trail and plane landings. There are some seating inside and outside. Drinks are generally on point, it could be a hit or miss on the seasonal, but mostly a hit. If you're not in for a giant cup to sip on, try their shakerato, its like an iced cortado. I used to get their lavender latte often, but havent seen that on their menu. For a coffee shop, their matcha isn't too bad. Ive heard great things about their frittata sandwich, have yet to try it. Oh and they have free equator jaguar stickers at the counter!

    Cappuccino
    Shruti Y.

    Equator Coffees continues to prove that coffee can be both art and ritual, especially when it comes with a perfectly poured cappuccino. I ordered a cappuccino (see photo), the latte art deserves its own fan club! And it was as smooth and balanced as ever. A mix of creamy foam, bold espresso, and that signature Equator richness that makes you smile after the first sip. As usual the service was top notch, space was filled with the cutest pups, what a joy!

    Virginia D.

    It was our first time visiting the city and came across this little gem as we explored the golden gate state bridge. Very busy place. So many people from so many places it was beautiful watching everyone converse. We ordered two drinks a hot vanilla latte and an iced vanilla latte as well as a ham croissant. Everything was amazing!!! Despite them not warming up the ham croissant it still was very tasty. Over all great experience.

    Utensil area, dog treats
    Ashley J.

    This was my first time trying Equator Coffee, even though I've heard great things about the chain around the Bay Area--and I think it lived up to the hype! There are a few designated parking spots around the corner, which made things easier given how busy the area gets (especially being so close to the Meta offices). Inside, the space is somewhat limited seating, but that's to be expected at a popular spot like this. I ordered a specialty latte for March 2025 and really enjoyed it--smooth and flavorful. If you ask for light ice (as I always do on chilly days), they won't fill the drink to the top, which felt a little underwhelming. A sweet touch I noticed: they keep dog treats at the counter near the sugar and utensils station, which I thought was super thoughtful for pet parents passing through. Looking forward to coming back to try a pastry or food item next time!

    Matcha latte with strawberry cold foam

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    Soo good!! I tried one of their seasonal lattes and it was *chef's kiss*. My friend got an americano and said it was really good as well!

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    Love this place so good! I love the vanilla latte and the breakfast sandwich! Good place to come with family or friends!

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    Soooo good. They sure know how to brew a good cup of coffee. Staff is friendly. I will return when I'm back in that area.

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    Ask the Community - Equator Coffees

    Ceré Tea - Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner (oatmilk, 50% sweetness)

    Ceré Tea

    4.5(165 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    I was eating next door on a Sunday afternoon and saw lots of people going in and coming out with…read moredelicious looking matcha drinks. I watched their reactions when taking the first sip, it was a lot of head nodding and thumbs upping to their friends so I felt like I had to go in and try for myself. Went in and ordered an earl gray matcha and my partner ordered a passion mango tea w boba. The matcha & the passion fruit was so good! The boba was chewy and sweet. I would definitely recommend coming and trying! I really wanted to try their strawberry matcha but I'm always so skeptical (I have trust issues w bad strawb matchas) but the earl gray was good, so maybe I'll try next visit. The interior was nice, menu was straight forward on the wall and on the check out table -- only thing is the description of the drinks weren't shown on the menus until you're on the self check out kiosk. I was curious about the sunny side up matcha thinking it was made with real egg yolk (which I thought kinda weird?) but the kiosk said that it was mango. You didn't really talk to staff at all & the drinks came out pretty fast! Would come back again.

    Inconsistent spot. My first visit was on 6/3, and I ordered the matcha einspanner--it was honestly…read moreone of the worst matchas I've had. I later found out they closed that same day due to some kind of sewage/health inspection issue, so I decided to give them another chance after they reopened, especially since friends recommended their other locations. My visits since then have definitely been better. My go-to is now the Double Matcha at 50% sweet. It has a strong matcha flavor, is creamy, and is really good when made right. I definitely won't be getting the matcha einspanner again though. The biggest issue is consistency. Not every visit tastes the same, but when it's good, it's good. The shop also sometimes has a noticeable bathroom/cleaning chemical smell, which isn't the most pleasant when you're sitting inside.

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    Ceré Tea - Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner (oatmilk, 50% sweetness)

    Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner (oatmilk, 50% sweetness)

    Ceré Tea - Hojicha Einspanner

    Hojicha Einspanner

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    Kaizen & Coffee - $9 single origin pour over & iced black sesame latte

    Kaizen & Coffee

    4.5(741 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Miso caramel never had anything like it, i'm shocked and…read moreimpressed and very down to get this again or try other things on the menu also the Miso caramel didn't overpower the coffee taste at All which is imo rare? service was great and speedy considering how long the line was (30min before closing too wow) I also loved the decor and I think this would be a great place to work: there's wifi, some seating and I think i saw a plug but not 100% sure

    4/5 Kaizen Coffee…read moredefinitely lives up to the hype when it comes to their pour over. The space is clean, modern, and aesthetically nice, but it is pretty small and not really the type of café I would hang out at for hours. It reminded me more of a busy boba shop where you grab your drink and go. We came around 1 PM and waited about 10 minutes. They only allow around six people to queue inside, so there was a pretty steady line of people waiting outside. This place gets BUSY. We tried the black sesame iced latte and a single origin pour over. The pour over was easily a 10/10 for me. I love light roasts that are super fruit forward, bright, and almost tea like, and this was exactly that. The barista was also incredibly friendly and even shared his recipe with me, which I really appreciated. The black sesame latte was one of the drinks we kept seeing on social media, so obviously we had to try it. Unfortunately, it was not our favorite. The black sesame tasted pretty grainy and bitter, which clashed with the sweetness of the coffee rather than complementing it. I would probably give that drink a 3/5. One thing I really liked is their whole bean selection. They had a ton of freshly roasted coffee available, including beans from Hydrangea and Black & White. Overall, Kaizen gets a 4/5 from me. The pour over alone is enough to bring me back, but I was expecting a little more from their black sesame iced latte

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    Kaizen & Coffee - Tees and Coffee

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    Kaizen & Coffee - Recommended per our barista. This Coco Hazelnut Croissant, which is winning!

    Recommended per our barista. This Coco Hazelnut Croissant, which is winning!

    Kaizen & Coffee - Instagram: TianTianEats

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    Molly Tea - Togo order jasmine matcha tea

    Molly Tea

    4.7(632 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    It seems people San Francisco has it all when it comes to famous chain stores. There is no Wendy's…read morein San Francisco or Dunkin Donuts . When it comes to tea there are lots of places in SF to get the tea. There is another chain store which San Francisco doesn't have yet. There is one located in San Mateo. Globally there are over 2000 stores. It has lots of bubble tea and it's called Molly Tea. On an August summer stroll I landed at San Mateo location of Molly Tea. Inside there is a kiosk to order the many drinks on their menu. You can get the salted cheese milk and also get matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha. I got the Premium Jasmine Grape purple Milk Tea. It was refreshing and angelic. Each drop of it was so tasty. I could drink a whole bucket of it. Although some bubble tea are known to be sour like some in SF but Molly Tea has some not too sweet flavors. A good place to grab some premium tea. Molly Tea has Chinese tea floral "innovation"which has come from overseas and across this great" nation "this is located a few blocks from the "San Mateo CalTrain Station "they have drinks for any "occasion" This is the place you want to go "again"with their tasty different tea flavor "blend "originated in the Silicon Valley of China known as "Shenzen"there is no location in SF and I don't know "when"

    While walking around downtown San Mateo, I decided to give Molly Tea a try since Urban Ritual…read moreclosed their San Mateo location. I've had Molly Tea once before in Brooklyn, NY and thought to try this location that's closer to home. It's a small shop with 2 kiosk machines and a cashier up front. I placed my order through the kiosk, and it didn't take long for my drink to be ready, even with a crowd of people waiting around. Like many tea shops, they have an efficient system that keeps the orders moving quickly. *** M Y P I C K *** PISTACHIO JASMINE COCONUT ~ Premium Jasmine combines coconut water with pistachio cheese, delivering a sweet coconut aroma, fresh floral notes, and a subtle tea flavor. The cheese offers a rich, fruity brightness that fills the palate with a smooth, mellow finish. I ordered it at 50% sweetness, and honestly, it wasn't sweet at all -- perfect! Their sweetness options for this tea are 0%, 50%, 70%, and 100%, so I'd say their 50% is more like 25% at other tea shops. The jasmine tea had a nice, pronounced flavor, even though they described it as subtle. However, once mixed with the pistachio cheese, the jasmine flavor mellows out nicely. I enjoyed this refreshing and aromatic tea! I'll definitely be back....already eyeing their snowy gardenia tea!

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    Molly Tea - Premium Jasmine Milk Tea

    Premium Jasmine Milk Tea

    Molly Tea - Jasmine milk is very tasty, recommend will come back next time

    Jasmine milk is very tasty, recommend will come back next time

    Molly Tea - Pistachio Jasmine Coconut

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    Backhaus - Beautiful morning at this cute yard. My favorite "little dudes"

    Backhaus

    4.4(914 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    My son came into Backhaus specifically for one of their cookies, but they had already sold out for…read morethe day. When the staff realized that was what he had come in for, they gave him a couple of the "reject" cookies that had already been set aside for employees. Needless to say, he was thrilled. It was a small gesture, but an incredibly thoughtful one that really made his day. Backhaus has fantastic baked goods, but it's this kind of genuine customer service that makes the place stand out. We'll definitely keep coming back.

    Decided to get in line a lil after 10am on a Saturday. The line moved pretty quickly! We knew we…read morewanted the vanilla latte - got it iced and hot. I got mine with almond milk. It's a good latte! There were so many baked options. We asked the worker for recommendations. We asked about the almond vs chocolate hazelnut croissants & savory options. Speck & egg was the top specific mention, but she added that they're all good. I learned that speck was ham. We ended up getting the chocolate hazelnut croissant & speck & egg. We got the last one of the croissant, so I can only imagine how fast things run out. Baked to perfection - flakey and not dense at all. The croissant did get a bit too sweet over time. There's two tables inside and one bigger one outside. It can get a little crowded with everyone waiting for their drinks. I'm glad I got to try it! I'd come back - lots more to try. Street parking can be a hit or miss nearby. Wherever you park, it's still a nice walk in the downtown area.

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    Backhaus - Indoor order line

    Indoor order line

    Backhaus - Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Backhaus - Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

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    Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

    Equator Coffees - coffee - Updated September 2026

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