Recommended by my brother I stopped for a late breakfast at the simple spot in downtown Larkspur. What a treat! Immediate attentive service. Water and coffee quickly followed and I perused the menu. Diverse options and interesting creations. Recommended by my server, I went with the celery root potato pancakes. They were a revelation as was the whole experience. The homemade green hot sauce was available for personalizing your flavor profile....highly recommended! (I asked if I could buy some to take home.)Comfortable spot in the window, the vibe is quiet, confident, and welcoming. I don't think you could go wrong here. Hope you can try it soon. read more

Farm House Local - Celery root potato pancakes with two poached eggs. A revelation! - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

We chose this place based on its ratings, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately the food and service were underwhelming. My salad was drenched in dressing and the fruit tasted off. My boyfriend's eggs were runny despite having asked for them to be scrambled hard. My niece didn't like her pancakes, and the group generally felt the food was bland. The service was also spotty. After remaking my boyfriend's eggs they forgot his toast. Then when the toast came they forgot the jam. The waitress didn't ask about drink refills, though she did refill my coffee. The ambiance was fine, but not the special holiday brunch spot we had imagined. Next time we'll find a different Larkspur restaurant. read more

Petrale sole and risotto had lots of flavor. The blackberry French toast's center was mushy and the outers were tough. Service was a bit bizarre. There was a lack of minimal mannerism one would expect from a server that makes a living interacting with the public. Just bad vibe the entire dining experience from this fellow (food runner and the assistant were fine). He even threw the credit card on the table after scanning it wo saying anything at all. WTF. The receipt said the server was Angel R incase the management is curious. Still left a decent tip bc of the rest of the fine staff. Weirdo. read more

We read the reviews and arrived early since the line builds up fast. Luckily, we scored a table right away. The space is tight and a bit crowded, but the food and service make it completely worth it. We loved the attentive coffee refills and the amazing, perfectly seasoned farm fresh eggs and potatoes. read more

Farm House Local - Great coffee - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

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The backyard ambiance is nice with heater lamps. The food was good. I liked the blackberry coconut French toast as it was not too sweet. The potato root celery pancake was good but I feel like it is something I can make at home. I definitely enjoyed their latte! read more

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Stopped by here with family on our way out to a hike. Comfy, very slightly upscale cafe vibes, got our group of 5 seated quickly during peak Sunday brunch time. Service was warm and quick. Everything on the menu sounds delicious and made it hard to choose. Highs: I really enjoyed my potato/celery root pancake topped with smoked salmon and pickled onion creme freche tastiness all on a bed on arugula. It was fresh and unique and filling. Buttermilk pancakes were very tasty and flavorful. Omelette of the day (local mushrooms, goat cheese, leeks) was very enjoyed as well. Less High: $9 for a side of 3 completely average bacon pieces exemplifies the challenge with this spot. Pricey for the level of quality (all solid). BIL's biscuit and gravy was just Fine. All in all, would definitely come back but just be selective about ordering! read more

Farm House Local - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

Great food, changing selections by season, great ambience, convenient location and solid service. My only issue is busboys pushing too hard to move guests through their meal so they can rotate the table to another party. read more

Came here for lunch after a long hike at Mt. Tam! Super cute interior and very farm to table vibes. We decided to sit on the patio because it was nice out and we were seated very quickly. Service was very fast and our waiter Rogelio was very funny. He gave great recommendations. Food came out all together soon after we ordered and we dug in right away. Rogelio made sure to check that we had enough water throughout. My friend and I shared the Classic Salmon Nicoise (10/10) and Tri Tip Panini (also 10/10). The salmon had such a beautiful crispy skin and soft melt in your mouth texture inside and tasted so fresh, not fishy at all. Loved the salad too with the green beans, olives, cherry tomatoes, and purple potatoes. The tri tip panini was super filling with a generous portion of marinated tri tip. Loved the caramelized onions and arugula too! The cheese was also melted perfectly and the panini toasted so nicely every bite was just delicious. My other friends got the Beet and Trout Salad, Chilaquiles, and Chef's Seasonal Omelette of the Day. The trout salad looked fire. Heaping servings of smoked trout and I also tried the beets which were both the rainbow and purple kinds. So sweet! Could tell they were fresh. The chilaquiles had a nice kick to them, came with a bottle of green hot sauce which definitely ramped up the spice level. Didn't get a chance to try the omelette but it looked pretty good too. Overall, had a great experience here. Will be back next time we're hiking nearby! read more

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Got carryout. Left a tip even though bussing and waiter service wasn't provided. No condiments, napkins or utensils salt or hot sauce. Food was horribly bland and flavorless. It was like eating caloric air. For the price, this is unacceptable. The eggs were fake and from a carton. Again unsatisfactory for the price to be providing fake carton eggs instead of a real egg from a shell. Zero seasoning. This establishment is essentially a hospital cafeteria, disguised as a rustic mom and pop resteraunt. read more

Farm House Local - Disgusting fake, "just add water" eggs from a carton. - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

We haven't been here for years, and I think the restaurant has changed hands a few times in the interim. We had a Sunday brunch with a couple of friends and ate in the shaded patio in the back. Lovely environment, great conversation (you must supply your own, no uncorking fee), quick service, and wonderful food. I ordered the Chilaquiles, which included two eggs over easy, fingerling potatoes, crispy tortilla strips, and a wonderful sauce (I found it just slightly spicy). It was more than I could finish, so it became my lunch the next day. My wife ordered a Smoked Eggplant Panini and loved it. As with me, she ate half and the rest was her dinner. She also ordered a hot chocolate (tasted great but could have been stirred better). My chai latte was delicious. Now that we've been reacquainted with this fine restaurant, we will be back more often! read more

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It has been over 20 years since I have been in Downtown Larkspur and I have been missing out. Cute walkable area with lots of small shops and restaurants and tucked away is Farm House Local where it lives up to its name. A favorite of locals serving up dishes with local ingredients with both indoor and outdoor patio seating. We came for brunch sharing biscuits and chicken apple sausage gravy and a potato celery root pancake topped with smoked salmon. Both were delicious but the potato pancake won me over. So unique using celery root to lighten up what could be a heavy dish especially if you have biscuits and gravy for your other choice. read more

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Great breakfast. Wonderful flavors, fresh bread! We will be returning next time we are in town.

Came here for an early Sunday brunch. There is seating indoors and outdoors on the back patio. Honestly I prefer the ambiance indoors. Tried the French toast ($19) which is described as saffron and honey dipped, served with warm apricots, honey-orange sauce and ricotta cheese. The apricots were on the firmer side and I think if they were grilled this would have made it perfection. The sauce was to die for! The French toast was done just right - not too dry or soggy. The ricotta was the cherry on top! Also had the huevos rancheros ($20) which were good, especially with their green salsa. Eggs done just right, fresh pico de gallo. Also, I always like when restaurants make their own salsa which they also sell. The servers were on it! Can't wait to come back here. read more

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My aunt and I were looking for a brunch place in the area and stumbled upon this restaurant not knowing what to expect. We went on Wednesday and the construction was LOUD. It was hard to have a conversation even though we were face to face. Not sure how long it'll be under construction either. Food ordered: Buttermilk pancakes with Blueberry add ons (6/10): I've been having a hard time finding places that do simple blueberry pancakes so I definitely was excited when I saw that they had them. My pancakes were a decent size and had a good amount of blueberries, but tasted a bit burnt. Also they didn't give much maple syrup which I needed to hide the burnt taste. Traditional Breakfast (4/10): felt like it was a bit expensive for just toast, eggs and potatoes. It was also a small portion and nothing memorable about it. The server who took our order seemed a bit grumpy and unfriendly, but the others in the restaurant seemed very friendly and smiley. read more

Farm House Local - Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes with blueberries. Barely any maple syrup on the side - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

We came here for lunch yesterday and had our favorites. My husband had their tri-tip sandwich and I had the smoked salmon with potato and celery root pancake. Everything was good but my husband never eats his pickle because is too salty and vinegary. It would be great if they bought a higher quality pickle or made their own fresh. My pancake was slightly smaller than normal but there was a good amount of greens. I did notice that the male staff yesterday were gruff and not friendly. My husband noticed the same drop in their professional reception. In the past, we were always greeted in a friendly manner but yesterday, they asked us if we were there to eat instead of welcoming us as we walked in. They need to work on their customer service skills. read more

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My mom and I stopped here last weekend after seeing the great Yelp reviews, but we were pretty disappointed. My mom had the apricot French toast and I had the potato-celery root pancake. Neither were very good. The french toast had a very diner-y feel to it, which can be good if that's what you're expecting, but it was underwhelming upon tasting it. The potato-celery root pancake itself was good and similar to a latke or hash brown, but I did not find the smoked salmon they used to be a good pairing. The inside is cute and cozy, but the restroom is not very clean. Our service was fine but we were brought the wrong drink, which of course happens, but when he came back to check on us it seemed like he knew that he had brought me the wrong drink so it was a little confusing. Next time I'm in the area I'll probably try another breakfast spot. read more

Farm House Local - Potato-Celery Root Pancake - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

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This place was absolutely divine!! We got seated inside and while it was cozy, the staff were kind and the service was quick. I enjoyed my sandwich and others enjoyed the sweet toast and the biscuits. I would absolutely come back!! I do think the sandwich was the best thing any of us ordered by the way. read more

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We stopped here on a Friday afternoon on a girls weekend trip to Sonoma for lunch. They were already out of their scone to have with my cappuccino and I opted for oatmeal, my friends order the salmon Niçoise and Chinese chicken salad. The food was great, the service was good and the setting is very inviting. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. We will come again and try other entrees if in the area again some time soon. read more

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After a quick Yelp search, FHL came up as a great option for brunch. Parked right in front and was seated right away on a Saturday morning. As you'll see in the video the front room, it does not appear very big and we were seated near the front window. But there is an outdoor patio in the back for more seating. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. Just a warm and inviting first impression. The wait staff was excellent. Took our orders right away and made sure my coffee was always filled. The staff was smiling and making sure all points were covered. The food was very very good. In a word, the freshness of the ingredients really shines through. I had the biscuits and gravy. It was the cleanest tasting b and g that I've ever had. The topper of vegetables added delightful dimension to this dish. My sausage was not a patty but a chicken whole sausage. Overall a clean fresh take of a greasy southern classic. I also stole a bite of the Huevos Rancheros as my son was devouring it at record rate. Again the freshness of the ingredients sang through. Overall great experience. Come check it out! read more

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Terrific. Excellent seating on patio on a great day. Great service. It was not too busy for brunch. Excellent menu that was so hard to choose from. Many great options and healthy ones too. I had a special omelette with roasted peppers including poblano and red, feta and celery root. Side of fresh bread and a really great fresh greens salad. So fresh and so good. Family had a smoked salmon Benedict (scrumptious) and biscuits and gravy which were both .. stuck to the ribs.. good. The biscuits on their own were solid...fresh...but I'm a southerner so hard to measure. Good coffee. A beautiful historic town. I recommend walking the Main Street after to see the pretty houses, shops and some redwoods too! read more

Always the best. Fresh bread. Potato celeriac pancake is my favorite. Waiting for FHL to reopen. Hope your renovations went well.

very good restaurant, put it on your go to list. Quality food cooked right. Free parking on the street or lot across the street.

Both had biscuits and gravy last Saturday. Mushy, no flavor, Tried adding salt and pepper but did not help. Hoping the cook was not up to your usual standards. The waiters were curt, not friendly or welcoming. Disappointing for a neighborhood favorite. read more

As a local resident, I always find this sweet little cafe to be a good space to come into. There is always a friendly vibe and excellent nourishing food. It is a place I feel happy to bring both local friends and guests from out of town. read more

I had heard many good things about this restaurant, and was expecting the experience to be a bit better. Came in for lunch with a friend. We were seated promptly, opting for inside seating rather than outside on the deck. Service was good. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad and didn't love it. While it tasted good, everything was chopped up very small, making it a challenge to eat with a fork. Most of the cabbage remained on the plate unfortunately....I'm not sure a return visit is in the cards for me. read more

Cute a cute place for brunch. Stopped on our way to Wine Country. Quick and friendly service. read more

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This pancake is phenomenal. This was my first time here so I asked the waitress what is their most popular dishes, she gave me some options, but she mentioned this first and I believed that must be a reason why she suggested me this first. And yes, it turns out awesome, I like the crust of the pancake, the balance of the saltiness of smoke salmon, the sweetness of their homemade applesauce and the lightly creaminess of the fraiche creme. One more important thing, TIL that salmon pairs so well with dill. read more

Farm House Local - Potato-Celery Root Pancake - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

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If there's anything Farm House Local can do well, it is french toast. The blackberry coconut french toast was impeccable. I was a little scared at first of the coconut but it wasn't overpowering and I think served it's purpose well. The blackberry compote was so good -- no syrup needed! The latte I had was also delicious. The service was great. The vibes in here are good -- make sure to come early to get a table if you have a smaller group because it will be packed! I also just love the location of this place, downtown Larkspur is so cute and is definitely worth the journey from the surrounding area to take a walk around downtown, go in some shops, and get some breakfast here. read more

Farm House Local - Blackberry Coconut French Toast - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

Based on the reviews, I expected this spot to be better. Menu was expensive without the quality to back it up ($4.50 for drip coffee? $7.50 for a latte?). Though everything came out quickly, my french toast was soggy, undercooked, and drowning in sauce - definitely not worth $22. A server was sorting silverware right behind us in the dining room, so our breakfast soundtrack was a series of metal clanks - less than ideal ambience. Overall, a pretty mid breakfast with a pretty high price tag. read more

I visit Mill Valley occasionally and really looked forward to going back to Farm House Local for my second time. My iced nonfat latte was perfect, as were my eggs, bacon and farm bread toast! The patio, and their friendly staff, created the perfect atmosphere for starting my day! read more

I totally underestimated this place. I will for SURE come back again to try more of their stuff! The food was very good. We got the potato pancake, fig salad, bolognese pasta, tri tip panini, and the tiramisu. The potato pancake was delicious and was quite unique. The flavors all went really well together! You can tell the bolognese pasta is house made sauce because it wasn't too sweet, salty, or sour tomato. You could still taste some of that beef flavor! The corkscrew pasta is also a fun and good choice. The tri tip panini was really good as well and the portion was super reasonable for the price. I would like to add that the massive pickle half they provide is a salty one, not sour or sweet. The tiramisu for dessert was honestly way better than we expected. They were generous with the berries and the slice. It wasn't too sweet or bitter and had a really nice coffee taste and texture. The fig salad was good, and the most unique thing was the crispy blue cheese ball they add on the side. The only complaint I have about this is that they are large cabbage leaves and it's hard to mix the sauces and cheese together. For some reason ours was missing figs as well? They did have some very sweet apricots though, which kind of made up for it but I was really looking forward to the fig addition. The service was great. The owner, David, was even going around and greeting customers. He was super charismatic and makes sure all the food is up to standard. The waiters are also very kind and made sure to check in and were super flexible. The setting was super cozy and nice. At first glance it seems super small and cramped, but they make it work?! It's got that perfect summery brunch vibe and is perfect for a nice chat with friends and family. If you're looking for prices that match the food, nice atmosphere, and amazing staff/ service, come here! It's definitely worth your time. Thank you to David and the waiters! read more

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Chilaquiles were soooo good. Spicy! And really flavorful sauce. The Biscuits and gravy were not impressive. Really friendly service. Chai latte was delicious. Casual spot with a diner vibe. read more

Very comfy atmosphere in a smallish restaurant. On a raining midweek morning we were seated immediately and received our expresso drinks really quickly. The avocado toast with smoked salmon was delicious...a large piece of salmon on good bread topped with hunks of perfectly ripe avocado. Frise lettuce and yummy dressing. The waiters were great, checking in that everything was okay but not being intrusive. read more

Service was great. Food came out fast. But they did run out of OJ. Overall great place. I will come back to try other items on the menu.

My first time there. Good service. Way too loud at lunch time. The side salad was good as was the shitake mushoom soup. The Cubano Panini was not good and I should have sent it back. It arrived with the bottom very soggy and this was nothing like a real Cubano. read more

The food is just like the name says farm fresh. The French toast and the omelettes were delicious. Lots of healthy veggies. Angel was an excellent server and the whole team made our meal a success . The restaurant was clean and inviting! read more

We found this on Yelp and thought we give her breakfast to try on a Sunday morning. Chilequiles were amazing. We added two additional eggs so we could share. Eggs, sunny side up cooked to perfection. Topped off with a shared plate of blackberry French toast. The coffee was exceptional with a slight chocolate undertone. I highly recommend! read more

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I came to this cute little restaurant during my visit to Larkspur. The service here is super friendly. I ended up ordering a cappuccino and a marinated chicken club. The cappuccino was just all right. The marinated chicken club was tasty but nothing special although the little side salad was awful. I love pickles and asked my server if I could have some. He brought out a whole plate of them with a smile. OK, food but great service. read more

Farm House Local - Cappuccino - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

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After a pretty hike, we found ourselves here. We got the French toast, pastrami panini, and the Caesar salad with chicken. We were all very pleased with our food. Service was good and we got seated immediately. Ambience was typical for a busy cafe! read more

Farm House Local - New American Near Me - Larkspur, California

Arrived at 9 am to an empty dinning room. Was told to sit anywhere. Water was served, but no request for any drink order. I had to ask for coffee. A few other dinners arrived, but not the number I would have expected for a breakfast spot. Placed a breakfast order. It was very slow to arrive. The toast was slightly burned and the fingerling potatoes were over browned, so much so I needed to use a knife to cut them to eat them. Very disappointed. read more