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    Gloria Jean's Coffees

    3.9 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Worker demsin!!!:)

    This drink is amazing the worker was so friendly (demsin)^^ he's amazing the drink is called Madagascar vanilla chiller it was 10/10!!!

    Mocha Coconut and Pistachio Creme Chillers
    David F.

    Gloria Jean's Coffees is smack in the middle of San Rafael's Northgate Mall. We stopped by on a recent Sunday morning while in the neighborhood. I was curious: I had never heard of Gloria Jean's Coffees, but the handsome store seems professionally designed from the outside logo to the store interior. I always like seeing if a new coffee shop has something different, something not available at places I usually frequent. That was definitely the case here: Coconut? Pistachio? We were all in! Their iced-blended drinks are called "chillers". I had the Mocha Coconut Chiller while my wife had the Pistachio Creme Chiller. Both were excellent -- as good or better than Starbucks or Peet's. The Coconut was especially tasty and a nice mix with the mocha. But looking them up on the web, there's more to the story of Gloria Jean's. It's an international coffee business, based in Australia as another reviewer mentioned. This San Rafael location is the only Northern California Gloria Jean's; in fact, other than one in Modesto and Burbank, that's it for California. They have a scattering of stores across the US, about 50. But they are in dozens of other countries. Browsing their website I see China, Egypt, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam and several dozen more. This unassuming Northgate Mall is the sole Northern California portal to a global collection of coffee shops.

    Iced vanilla caramel latte
    Ana H.

    Iced vanilla caramel is always my go to! With whipped cream and a caramel drizzle. So yummy. Very sweet, so if you are looking for something to wake you up with a lot of caffeine I would definitely choose something else. Service was excellent, the lady making drinks knows my order before I even open my mouth! Memorable place and the only one in NorCal!

    Pepto bismol chiller, aka a "white chocolate cookie chiller." At least it tasted decent.
    Liza C.

    This used to be my go-to place, back in the days of Mervyn's. I lived off coffee chillers. Today, I went in and asked if they could make a white chocolate cherry chiller, something they used to have on the menu. The lady said sure, no problem. I figured it would resemble the other cookie chillers on the menu, with a hint of cherry flavor. Wrong. I got a pepto bismol looking drink, liquidy and not at all like what a cookie chiller should look like. There was another prepared drink on the counter, it looked like a proper cookie chiller. As I grabbed my drink, she didn't even offer me a straw, even though there was one in front of her. She told me to go to the counter on the side for a straw. As I walked away, I heard her say, "this isn't Starbucks.... Looks like pepto bismol." YOU MADE MY DRINK WRONG, that's why it looks so wrong! They just solidified losing my business. Worst customer service ever. I'll drive all the way to Java detour instead, even with a line down the street.

    A good cup of coffee

    Good cup of coffee. Nicely cleaned tables for a quick Christmas shopping break. Nice service.

    Triple nonfat coconut latte
    Marshawna C.

    I usually hit this place up whenever I come to this mall. They have a lot of different flavors to choose from. I usually go for the coconut flavor since I can't get that at Starbucks. I believe the owner is always at the shop, which is a good thing(means he making sure the drinks are made correctly). In a nutshell If your at the mall and in need of a tasty drink, make a stop.

    Madagascar coffee, delicious!!!

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    The service there was just amazing. They did everything I asked on for the drink to the letter and I did ask for a lot.

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    Love it! Their shakes are very tasty! Missed it so much since I moved out of Marin. Wish there was one near my new home!

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    Gloria jeans is known in Australia new Zealand providing the best coffee and Frappuccino.

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    Fox & Kit

    4.3
    (281 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    My boyfriend and I were debating where to get coffee (we're usually Endless Quest people), but…read moresince I've been yelping more, I've been trying to branch out. This spot popped up pretty high, and funnily enough, my boyfriend--who doesn't live locally--had actually heard of it from a previous visit, so we decided to go for it. Right off the bat: huge win on logistics. There's a nearby parking garage with ample space, and parking is free on Sundays and holidays, which already put us in a good mood. The place was packed when we went (Sunday), but in the best way. It's honestly adorable--there's a small playground, multiple seating areas, and everything feels very thoughtfully put together. I don't usually gush over ambiance, but the furniture, layout, and overall warmth of the space really stood out. Cozy without being cramped, lively without being chaotic. There were three people working, one of them quite young, and while we didn't order food, I did get a matcha--and wow. It took a while to come out, but when I saw how they were preparing it, it all made sense. Unlike most high-volume spots that rush matcha, they actually take their time with the full process. The result? Easily top 10 matchas I've ever had. Fresh, clean, energizing in a way that felt genuinely good for my body--not jittery, just right. They do have pastries and a couple of food options, though the savory options didn't really tempt me personally. That said, I'd 100% come back just for the drinks and the space alone. There's just enough white noise to sit and work comfortably, and the ambiance makes you want to stay awhile. This is officially going into my coffee + work rotation.

    The matcha was very solid! Vibrant green and with great grassy notes. I appreciate that it was…read moreunsweetened as well so I could add just a tiny pump of syrup. Upon arriving I realized the namesake is because parents are welcome to bring their kids for a communal play area (which does have an entry fee). It looked like a lot of kids were having a blast, so I already have recommended this cafe to parent friends!

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    Interior of the building
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    M.H.Bread and Butter

    M.H.Bread and Butter

    4.2
    (576 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Excellent bakery café! Great food great service nice…read moreambience. I like the avocado toast. It's nice and thick with a lot of olive oil. Add a couple buttery, scrambled eggs and you are complete. Now to top it off, have yourself a lovely pastry. Oh yes, and I'm anxiously awaiting the new one to open on fourth Street in San Rafael - and you should be too!!!

    Good lord. I'm going to try to find the right words...I told a friend on the phone, lets say that…read moreyou put an HVAC salesman in front of a stove with a recipe and asked him to make you breakfast...that's what it seemed like they did today. My "Soft Scramble" was a pile of astonishment. It was so unrefined that it was an insult the the ingredients. There was nothing soft about the eggs, they were overcooked. The only thing soft on the plate was the watery run-off from the vegetables they heaped into the eggs: Too many chewy mushrooms and HUGE. Too many cherry tomatoes. I had to dig to find the eggs. The leeks were strips of inedible ribbon. The toast? I think it had been toasted yesterday and left on the top of their oven overnight and then reused today. I had to get up from the table and ask for butter to make it edible and still I worried whether I was going to break a crown. The pickled vegetables? Again, HUGE, hard and barely pickled. I will refrain from criticizing the service because they are all unaware of the nightmare in which they are working. Bless their hearts. I was so sad and annoyed. People think they can buy a restaurant with recipes and wholesale accounts and staff and just run it, "business as usual" but they are wrong. I went in and asked if they had sold the restaurant and was told, "yes." I imagine some tech-bro's wife or some hedgefund community doodler wanted a pet project with zero idea about food or food quality or how to treat and retain employees because what happened to MHBB is astonishing. It's rude and insulting to anyone who opened this restaurant and put in their best to keep the name and claim to be catering to the same people. But then again, this is par for the course or, from my vantage point, everything wrong with what's happened in Marin in a nutshell. Faux authenticity. Zero care. This is now all about the money. I will never bother with it again.

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    Red Whale Coffee

    Red Whale Coffee

    4.3
    (325 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    One of the most interesting coffee shops I've been to as of late! I love their vibe and the fun…read morepinball games they have in the back! Parking is a bit of a pain, but the coffee was worth it! I got their Strawberry latte (seasonal) and Banana latte (seasonal). Both were delicious, but I preferred the strawberry as it was a little sweeter! We also got the red eye and the chocolate cold brew! The chocolate cold brew was a bit sweeter than I expected which I liked since I'm not a big coffee drinker. The red eye was also yummy and strong!

    Was in Marin recently and popped on Yelp looking for a local coffee shop to get some fuel for the…read morebody. Red Whale Coffee stood out in my search with great reviews. I initially tried to place an online order through their website but they weren't taking online orders at the time so I ended up walking in to order. Located in between several industrial companies, it can be easy to miss if you're not looking. Plenty of street parking along the front or just across the street. The shop is segemented into 3 connected sections; the main room where orders are taken, crafted, and served along with bags of coffee beans. The connected room had shirts, sweatshirts, and a fridge with grab n go items. The back room, had a few vintage pinball machines along with some tables and chairs. That'd be such a fun place to hang out at! Ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and ice maple latte, also with almond milk. Both were wonderfully crafted and provided the morning jolt needed.

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    Just a picture of the main sitting area
    Love their homey decor!!!
    Love their homey decor!!!
    Yesssss!!! Coffee and video games- where has this place been all my life!!!! Hee.

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    Yesssss!!! Coffee and video games- where has this place been all my life!!!! Hee.

    Gloria Jean's Coffees - coffee - Updated June 2026

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