Decided to go a little out of the way with the wife, and landed in this quaint little town of…read moreGraton (I thought it was only a casino). My only concern upon arriving was the masses of huddled people hanging around the parking spots, but I was informed that they were harmless. Food was excellent. I had the bacon and eggs, and it was delicious. The waitress was super chill, and I can't say enough about this out of the way gem.

We walked in Saturday afternoon and the place was empty. I remember a time when you had to wait…read moreoutside before you were seated but not today and I think I know why.... Lunch for two $84 including tax but no tip yet. Between the two of us we had two delicious sandwiches. One was the steak $26 and the other was turkey and Brie $22 two drinks (both Arnold Palmers which are non alcoholic ) and we both had one refill - $24. Yes that was two drinks... - $24. And a cookie for $3 Things are ridiculous these days but this is uncalled for. Good food, good service, but not worth the price. I'm not going back.

Darling little shop right on hwy 116 with plenty of parking. We drove over for a pie to serve our…read moredinner guests. They had a nice selection on this Sunday afternoon. Everything looked fresh and delicious. I had walked in ready to order the chocolate cream pie but the kind lady working that day showed us the list of pies with their sweetness levels and the chocolate was one of the sweeter ones. Hubby doesn't like his pies too sweet so we went back to the drawing board and decided to order one of their fruit pies. Triple berry it is! Wow, wonderful pie, incredible crust, not too sweet and filled with lots and lots of fruit. It was the perfect pie for our family. They sell two sizes of pies but you will be sorry if you don't get the bigger one since they are so delicious. Their highly praised apple is also excellent. There are a couple tables inside if you'd like to try a cookie or a slice of the pie of the day. I love the Mom's Apple Pie metal statue by the Florence Avenue artist, Patrick Amiot, near the front door. We love supporting local businesses and this one deserves a shout out. The lady working the counter was the sweetest, most helpful person too. Thank you Mom's for providing our community with such incredible pies.

I've been a customer for decades off and on and am sorry to have to write this. This local…read moreinstitution has gradually degraded and is no longer a place I recommend. I know prices have gone up a lot for everything but the $30 pies just aren't worth it. My friend and I calculated a mark up of at least 1500% based on the fact they grow their own apples. The taste is fine but not that special. I think Betty the original owner must have sold the place or died. There's never anyone in there and they don't like taking cash. They used to sell pie by the slice and the place was packed. Now it's $19 if you want a taste. They used to serve sandwiches too-all that went away. One exception: the strawberry pie is divine, but only available in Early June. I think the place is now a tourist trap, catching the unwary who don't know better. I hope they rethink their business model, drop their price about $12 per pie and work on improving customer service. Bored high school kids are the norm and they can do better. I recommend picking up a frozen pie at Ace hardware in town and cooking it at home.

A couple friends had mentioned Angelicas serves up a nice high tea so decided to check them out for…read moreour birthdays. The patisserie is cozy with a few tables inside and a few small tables on the patio. As you enter, you immediately see the glass case with beautiful pastries and cakes. So exciting to see all of their gorgeous creations in our little town of Sebastopol. We had reservations for 1:00 and they sat us at one of their small tables by the door. It worked but it wasn't the most comfortable seat in the house as people were walking in and out of the door and the pastry case was right next to us. There was a group of four near the far end and they offered to move us but then we would have been sitting right next to them. They also have another small private room but that was going to be used for a wedding cake meeting. Gergana is the owner and she greeted us warmly. She said she took over the patisserie in 2019. The other employees were very sweet and helpful. They provided us with a tea menu so we could select a tea from their varied tea menu. They returned with little pots of tea for each of us. There were many people dropping by to pick up a pastry and drink and others stopped by to pick up their cake order. The employees were efficient and quick to help everyone. They refilled our tea pots with hot water and checked on us throughout our time there. The desserts on the top level were our favorites. It came with a candle which was very sweet. The sandwiches on the middle level were chicken, egg salad and cream cheese with cucumber. Our favorite was the chicken salad. Overall, it was a fun experience to savor all of their small samplings and Gergana is there to ensure everything runs smoothly so that your time there is relaxing and extra special. She even gave us a hug as we were leaving. I look forward to visiting this local patisserie again for a cup of a tea and a beautiful pastry.

Important: Placing a reservation for the West County High Tea service is recommended to ensure you…read morewill be able to have a table at your preferred time! Pros: I've visited several times for the bakery. The scones are my favorite as they are quite large and delicious, and I also tend to buy the Russian tea cakes as well. The macarons are a little harder and chewier than I expected, but they are still amazing. I actually found Patissierie Angelica specifically because I was looking for high tea services and thus have had their West County High Tea service twice. The second time I had the high tea service, I was given a private room! I particularly enjoyed the lemon curd, jam, and clotted cream with the scones. Patisserie Angelica is also located in a quiet and spacious part of Sebastopol; there is a parking lot that usually has space. Cons: The private room became a little stuffy as there was no air flow (other than an open window) nor air conditioning. However, things might have changed from the last time I was there. Overall: The bakery is truly amazing. I absolutely enjoy the desserts sold there and would love to have more of the high tea service in the future. It's perfect for private parties!

Very much enjoyed my visit to Sarmentine in Sebastapol. I am a sucker for great pastries, and this…read moreplace lives up to the hype. Sarmentine is located in The Barlow in a premium corner location. Easy and free parking nearby. They offer phenomenal pastries and coffee beverages. I tried some of the day-old pastries as well as a selection of fresh stuff such as the pain suisse, canele, and some others. Everything was amazing- even the day-olds. I also thought the pricing here was reasonable for great pastries. I have paid much more than what I paid at Sarmentine for less scrumptious pastries. The staff who helped me out were kind, and they offered some great recommendations as to what I should order. The inside/outside dining space is a great touch, and they have a great kids' area right outside as part of The Barlow. Worth the visit!

The pastries at Sarmentine were delicious, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful…read more Unfortunately, the service and drink quality were disappointing. I ordered an almond milk latte but was initially given regular milk. They remade it, though they seemed annoyed about the mistake. After spending over $40 and getting back to my car, I realized the remake was just steamed almond milk with no espresso at all. For a bakery with such a strong reputation and premium prices, I'd expect a little more attention to detail and a better customer experience.

ANOTHER FIVE STARS for Dominique's Sweets! She makes French Macarons & Handmade Pastries and Pies!…read more AMAZING!!! I again visited the St. Helena / Napa Valley Farmer's Market on a Friday morning. The FIRST thing that I headed to was Dominique's booth! She has the Nation's BEST macarons and treats. First, you should know that I'm a French Macaron SNOB. I'm proud of it. I've eaten macarons from Lette', Bouchon, Le Pattessire, and several other specialty stores. I've even taken macarons classes from Sur La Table and have been making macarons for 2+ years. Hands down, Dominique's macarons are the BOMBSHADIGGIDYOMGDELICIOUS! Each of her flavors of macarons have a super crunchy shell with chewy insides. Each of the flavors are AMAZING! Her macarons are $1.75 each. She could easily charge $3 per macaron, because they are large (almost 2.5-3" in diameter). Lemon Curd: Tart and delicious! Sea salted Caramel: OMG - delicious and fun to eat! Apricot: Topped with lavendar and fresh fruit flavors! Chocolate: Classic and simple. Rose: One of my favorites!!! Made with quality rose oil! Lavendar: Floral and fresh! Love it! Check out her pastries, lamb meat pies, and other stuff. I was also impressed with her home-made pies - 1) Berry combination (blackberry; boysenberry; blackberry?), 2) Berry Pie (Rasberries; black berries; and blueberries?), 3) Cherry pie. Each pie is $20 with a $3 deposit for the glass pie pan. They look sooo delicious and worth it! The best part of my experience was talking wtih Dominique. She is very humble and knoweldgeable about baking. She's always welcoming and kind. She is also willing to offer baking tips if you ask! THAT is class! Food Grade: A+ AMAZING! Service Grade: A+ Dominique is #1 in her field. Worth the Money Grade: A! I'd pay more for her products! Overall Impression Grade: A! I'll see you again soon!

Very fresh and delicious baked goods. Only complaint I had was that the mini pies were lacking…read morefilling. My Brother loved the croissants.

Saw a picture of them on yelp. So as we were walking around downtown we stopped in to get a quick…read morebite of something sweet. They had a nice variety of different cookies. They also sell some different breads. I ended up getting a triple chip, salted caramel,and a chocolate chocolate chip. Really moist and chewy. I like my cookies chewy not crispy. The next day still moist. The owner was very helpful,when we asked for a small cup of water. She gladly poured us a cup. Side note, I wish that I had known before hand . They prefer cash to credit. A lot of small businesses are hit with high processing fees for using credit transactions. I usually try to help support small businesses. But unfortunately I no longer carry cash. If I know ahead of time,like when I go to the farmers market. I will bring cash.

Cute little cookie shop in downtown Sebastopol. Easy to walk to from nearby parking areas and…read moreunique flavor options for cookies. To start, I do think the per-cookie prices are a bit high. However, the cookies are good, and the charming shop and staff make up for the high-ish prices. The flavors here are really unique. They have many classics, as well as some specialties like lavender, cinnamon, and ginger. I really enjoyed the lavender one. It was satisfying but also refreshing, all stuffed into a cookie. There isn't really anywhere to sit here, but I think it's more of a to-go place anyway. A beverage and cookie make a great snack to walk down the streets of downtown Sebastopol. This is also a great place for a gift. My grandma ended up grabbing some cookies as a gift for her neighbor, and they wrapped them up so nicely for her.

Great ice cream and fast service! Love visiting whenever I'm out there. Also the chairs are all…read morepainted and they are so fun to look at.

Screamin' Mimi's Ice Cream had some absolutely fantastic ice cream in Sebastopol…read more We walked in and I ordered a small cup of the peppermint stick as well as a cream soda Italian soda and both were delicious. The ice cream was melt in your mouth and reminded me of when restaurants would crush up candy canes and mix them into milkshakes for the holidays. The service was friendly and the space was easy to navigate even with the line. All in all, we would definitely return!

ordered the ice cream flight (4 flavors of your choice and two toppings with whipped cream). I had…read morethe cherry cho chip, banana foster, coffee, Heath, and Belgian chocolate. with mini marshmallow and almond. My picky mom loves all of them. She enjoyed the all natural flavor and she can enjoy each flavors without being too overwhelmed. the staff is young but their customer service is excellent. keep up the good work!!!

This was my second visit to Two Dog Night Creamery, and while unconventional, they win in my book…read more The small space is clean and puts off wonderful aromas of fresh ice cream. Two Dog Night uses lots of local ingredients to make a great product. There are many bad reviews for this shop because they do not allow samples, but don't be fooled, everything is amazing. The banana foster crunch and cookie monster were on our list during our most recent visit. The cookie monster is a beautiful shade of blue. It's clear they are not using tons of artificial colors like many other places. It also has tons of cookie chunks throughout. Yum! The banana foster crunch has so much fresh banana flavor. A freshness bomb! There are loads of tables outside in The Barlow's shared space, and there is plenty for the kids to do in the area after they enjoy their ice cream. I think the location is perfect for an ice cream shop. I'm not sure why this place gets so much hate. Two Dog Night Creamery makes great ice cream at reasonable prices with fresh, local ingredients. The service has been fast and friendly on our visits, and the no-sample thing is not a big deal. Just pick a flavor, chill out, and enjoy- they are all great!

Nightingale Breads have been on my to try list for a bit. Not sure when I bookmarked this place,…read morebut it was a convenient stop on the drive home! It's a very small shop with a big counter space for ordering and displaying their pastries and bread. It looks like their work area may be behind the counter so to prevent inside crowding, a limited amount of people go in at a time. On Sundays, they have scones! So I ordered a Strawberry Pistachio scone to try and we picked up two Small Chocolate Thimbles to try. For take-home bread, we bought the Forestville French Baguette, Sesame Epi Baguette, and a Country Bird. We also picked up a tea cake to enjoy at home. I can only review the scone and Thimbles since at the time of this review, this is what I've tried. The Strawberry Pistachio scone was not too sweet, which is great. I like how the pistachio bits add flavor to it, kinda wish they added more pistachio. I'm not sure I personally like the strawberries since they're kinda mushy, but my partner really liked the addition of strawberries because it's like adding cream to a biscuit and this scone was more like a biscuit than a scone (in our opinion). It's buttery, airy, and light, but it's pretty good! I think the Thimbles were better though. I can only describe it as a fudgy brownie with a thin crusty outer layer. What a decadent little treat! I can see why this is a local favorite! Their pastries are delicious. I can't wait to see how the bread tastes like and I'm glad we stopped by to pick up some goodies! Service was really friendly and they even have free stickers up in the front!

Adorable little bakery located in the tiny town of Forestville, CA!…read more We visited Nightingale Breads on a Saturday, which meant we were in luck, as its rotating specials were calling our name. The line was out the door and took a while to get in, but once we made it inside the small space, we were greeted kindly by the staff and treated to great-looking bread and pastries. We picked up a baugette, a seeded loaf, a pluot tea cake, and some chocolate thimbles. The chocolate thimbles are truly amazing, and I would come back to get a thousand of those. They are like the best brownie you've ever had in a little bite-sized delight. The bread was also good- on par with many other small local bakeries I have visited. The pluot cake was very nicely done with great texture and fresh pluot topping. It would have gone great with some vanilla ice cream. I'd imagine Nightingale Breads is the type of place where everything is delicious. I don't think you'll miss here.

Angela's was probably the best ice cream I tried while visiting the Russian River Valley…read more The space is beautiful with seating inside and outside. While the staff member we interacted with was not particularly kind or friendly, the ice cream made up for it. I was blown away by the massive chunks of cake in the birthday cake flavor and shocked by how delicious their play on a tres leches ice cream was. The rotating menu of seasonal flavors makes me wish I lived closer! The portion sizes felt fair, and the prices were reasonable. Angela's Organic Ice Cream has many locations throughout California, and I'd imagine that the ice cream is good at all of them. However, this little spot tucked away in Forestville is a gem and is worth the stop.

After a long day of biking, drinking wine and overall vibing - nothing beats some delicious organic…read moreice cream. If you're renting bikes nearby, this would be the perfect place to finish your ride. Service was quick as you'd expect at an ice cream parlor, and the flavors were great! Fun interior on the inside, and it's next to a variety of restaurants and bars :)