My new favorite coffee spot in Petaluma. They also serve a few different beers. The Horchata latte and churros are a must to order! The outdoor area is right on the Petaluma River so the views with a nice latte was perfect. has a little kids play area that my toddler really enjoyed. We ended up staying for an hour just enjoying the afternoon. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Cute coffee shop with lots of open space outside seating adjacent to the water. Food and drink offerings were somewhat mid-- the matcha was good, empanadas were okay, banana bread on point. Service is friendly and pretty quick, overall decent. Great spot for catching up with people but the food and drinks I tried did not leave an impression. read more

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Best hot cocoa in town Needs better internet tho Awesome location Great view Plan to spend more time there read more

Cutest coffee shop right on the river that is sure to become my regular spot. I got the drink Los Andes and it was very delicious -- all of the ingredients are artisan so the drink was not too sweet and had the perfect balance of flavors. MAJOR bonus for the plethora of outdoor seating right on the river front. The staff is also very friendly and you're supporting an Ecuadorian owned local business. read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Red Tail hawk spotted on the river front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

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This lovely waterfront, café specializes in Guatemalan and Peruvian foods and products. They get better every year and this holiday season is no exception. They have gorgeous offerings of fair trade chocolate and a plethora of handmade products. The empanadas are fabulous. The service is friendly and the vibe is very, very comfortable and inviting. You can't beat sitting out in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Petaluma river for as long as you wish! Also great to bring children as there is a small playground area. There are about six parking spots around the building and unlimited parking across the street. read more

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Cool little family friendly cafe with a lovely outdoor area along the river. Lots of things to keep kids entertained outdoors including a small playhouse and some other toys. They also have some interesting merch inside from Ecuador. Loved the alpaca blankets. I ordered the horchata latte with soy milk ($6). What's cool about this spot is (like Sbux) they don't charge extra for non-dairy milks. Wish all cafes would adopt this practice! The latte was good! Just enough sweetness and hint of cinnamon. Service was friendly and I'd go back. read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Beautiful blankets and clothes from Ecuador - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Grand Central Petaluma is the perfect spot to grab a coffee or tea and a bit to eat. They are located right in downtown Petaluma on the river. They have seating indoors as well as outdoors and you can't beat the river views! They have both tables and Adirondack chairs located outside. They also have a play area for kids, so this is a family friendly place. The menu includes a wide variety of drinks, empanadas, pastries and lunch items. I ordered the veggie empanada as well as a couple of pastries. All the food was delicious as well as my chai latte. The staff was very friendly during my visit. read more

Stumbled upon this place because we wanted coffee at 6pm on a Saturday. At Grand Central ypu have a beautiful spot RO view the river. The baristas keep the place spotless and clean. On the weekends, in the back, there's a delicious taco truck that serves amazing tacos!! Theyre called tacos don pepe. read more

How have I never been here!?!? The perfect coffee spot. If you're looking for great coffee with unique flavors, local feel, great views and/or a spot to read or work... this is it! The indoor area is smaller but there are outlets at each table to work. Service is efficient and friendly! Reasonable price for high quality drinks. Had the pistachio cacao and the Aztec. Delish. Definitely now on my go to Petaluma list. read more

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What a charming coffee shop! When I was first driving up, looking for the place, I did not imagine that such a shop existed in that location. It's not in a strip mall, but next to the train tracks. They have merchandise, unique pastries, and an outdoor sitting area. And not to mention really yummy drinks! I highly recommend to stop by and check it out if you're in the area! read more

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Grand Central is a cute coffee shop, with parking across the street, some seating options inside, and some good menu options. Ordering at the counter, we ordered our coffee drinks, mine hot and my partner's iced plus some food to go. We thought our drink order came out wrong for my partner, and they were kind enough to fix it. However, my drink (a specialty one so I felt bad asking) came out iced instead of hot. Secondly, the food was subpar. Our empanadas were warmed up to go however, the filling was lacking. My partner and I took one bite of the churro and threw it out. It was chewy and hard to bite into. The pain au chocolat wasn't warmed up, so I bit into pieces of chocolate. Decent enough to start our money. read more

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The latte resuscitates my brain, matcha, empanadas are delicious, and the staff is friendly. There is a nice seating area outdoors and it is child friendly. They do not charge for milk alternatives which is another reason I keep coming back as someone with lactose intolerance. I can't wait to try more drinks! read more

The back patio area with the river view was lovely. Lots of seating and very family friendly. I ordered the strawberry matcha, but it was so watery that I had to ask for a different drink. It also did not taste like strawberry. I feel like just by looking at the photo of the matcha you get the gist of how it tasted (it looks very diluted). The horchata latte was much better and I'm glad I spoke up. It was flavorful but not too sweet. The barista was super sweet and understanding. I'd come back for the views and overall ambiance, and stick with the coffee drinks. read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Strawberry matcha + Iced americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great cafe with cozy vibes, good food and coffee, and excellent customer service! The barista who took my order was very sweet and set a welcoming tone. I ordered a hot Aztec and chicken empanada which were both equally really tasty. They also have the cutest mugs and plates if you dine in. They have indoor and outdoor seating but we chose indoor since it was a little cold. I recommend this place for anyone in the area. Thank you for the amazing service and food! read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Aztec Latte and Chicken Empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I've been here a couple of times and every time I come it seems like they have new or different pastries that are vegan or gluten-free, which is perfect for my new lifestyle. Lol I recently found out I have a slight issue with gluten and I love bread!! Ugh Nevertheless, I love the variety here as well as many of their Latin American based foods! I also love how the store is blanketed in Coco paintings as well as different stages of the trees life!! Every time I've come, the people here/barista are very friendly and helpful since I'm indecisive, especially with so many different options! Lol I really like their specialty drinks they offer and I love their variety of gluten-free and vegan pastries and empanadas!! I also love their giant seating area outside with a beautiful view of the Petaluma river. Lol . I will definitely be back again, so I can try more of their delicious pastries and specialty coffees!! read more

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Their coffees and their ice teas are lovely. Their pastries tempt. The Grand Central Cafe' offers a wide variety. I eat a lemon fruit tart, the perfect compliment to have with a wet cappuccino. The ambience inside and out is beautiful. They have the perfect spot on the Petaluma River for sitting beside. My friend and I enjoyed a long chat at a round table, under a wide umbrella. And for parents, they have a lovely sandbox with toys to play with in the shade! Just beware that on the weekends, their popularity grows a line beyond their front door. read more

Staff was very rude. Called me a douche. The coffee was mediocre. The seating and scenery was nice, but seemed like a typical coffee shop without the frills. read more

Enjoyed a visit at Grand Central in Petaluma. We all agreed as we shared our treats that everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the friendly staff, letting us sit for a couple of hours enjoying the good vibes of their establishment while catching up with my dear friends. Already looking forward to our next visit there. read more

Truly the best coffee spot in Petaluma. My favorite is the forastero. I love the empanadas too. The river view is amazing and the staff are great. 5/5 read more

The place was nice and aesthetic. From the moment we walked in we got stares from the people in the cafe which was a bit uncomfortable. I liked the way the menu was set up unfortunately my drink was nasty. I ordered the lychee matcha because I've never seen it elsewhere. I had high hopes because it was also promoted as ceremonial grade matcha but it took about 20+ minutes to get our order. The matcha was grainy not very much lychee flavor and not even a hit of sweetness. They did add a lychee in the drink so I guess that's what made it a lychee matcha. Overall it wasn't worth the time or money. read more

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One of the greatest places in Petaluma. The ambiance is amazing. They have a patio that overlooks the river with benches and hammocks. They have a little play area for kids and it's so nice to hang out there on a sunny day. The food is excellent. Especially the empanadas. I do have to say that they are pricey for the amount you get. The empanadas are pretty small and are about $6 each. But they are very very good. Their pastries are also tasty and they have AMAZING chocolate, in case you are a chocolate aficionado like I am The staff is ALWAYS super friendly. One of my favorite things about this place. You should definitely check this out if you are looking for a good spot to hang out and eat/drink. read more

Amazing coffee and great space outdoors for the kiddos to play. Includes a sand box and lots of cars and bikes. On top of that, great views of the river! read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I'll start with the coffee - Grand Central has some kind of magic mixologist who keeps coming up with these divine coffee concepts!! I don't normally like flavored lattes etc but these are different. The Horchata Latte, one that has Bourbon flavor and Maple, Cardamom Latte, their Pumpkin Spice Latte is not some sickly sweet syrup its pumpkin puree and spices. Then there is Grand Centrals commitment to the community! I've seen the first 5 minute plays show there, meetings, art, always kids events and parents. Their merchandise is mostly made locally and all made ethically. They sell LaLa's jam and the baked goods will make you love vegan desserts! Thank you Grand Central for all you do in the community- we are really lucky you are here in Petaluma! read more

Got the matcha latte don't like as my first sip all the matcha powder on top that wasn't fully mixed in! The Almond croissant was another fail it was dry, falling apart and all the almonds fell to the bottom of the bag? Was my first time there and my last. read more

I really wanted to like this cute spot because it was dog friendly but it was a no for us. Our drinks were not good at all. My bfs drink was an iced horchata drink super sweet he had to let the ice melt and even then it was still too sweet. I ordered a caramel latte and didnt taste anything like it. I ordered a ham and cheese emapanda they were okay nothing to brag about. The service was okay the girl that took my order was very nice and welcoming. It did take awhile for my drinks to be made. I would def consider giving this place a second chance especially to sit outside with our pup she was not having it so we didnt stay long. read more

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Charming river front coffee and bakery (empanadas too!!) this is our second visit pasting through town and of all the places we could have stopped we came back here. It's very delicious food and coffee. The service is top notch! Friendly and skilled at drink-making!!!! read more

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Super neat cafe right on the water, with a great kid friendly patio. Coffee is pretty good, but pastries and empanadas are mediocre at best. The patio and coffee make it worth it. My kid loves coming here. The back patio is unfortunately due for some clean up and maintenance. read more

Staff is so kind and gave me good recommendations. I got a matcha and empanada, my friend got a chocolate donut and cold brew. We both agreed it was a 9.5/10! Pastries tasted fresh and well made :) read more

Grand Central Petaluma - Strawberry matcha, empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Dear sir, No, no, no..... you did not issue a refund immediately nor did you inform me about the cup size issue until after the fact that I pointed it out! It was awful service all around and I will never step foot in your establishment again! I'd rather drink Starbucks! read more

We were on the hunt for decent coffee and a pastry that did not come from corporate America. The reviews looked good so we added 15 minutes to our trip to divert into Petaluma. The people serving were very friendly, which is what earned the two stars. The pastry selection was quite slim. Neither I or my wife took more than one bite of the pastries we selected. Our best guess is that they came frozen from a central kitchen somewhere. Not tasty. The plain drip coffee also nothing to write home about. Also...the purple cup thing. To go orders automatically get poured in to purple plastic cup that can be returned and reused within the city of Petaluma. While the goal of that program is admirable, as I am all about sustainability, we don't use plastic cups period. The server should make people aware of that and offer a different solution. In this case, I would have walked back to the car and grabbed a cup. This is particularly important because we are now here 180 miles away and stuck with a plastic purple cup. read more

My first visit here and am impressed. A super charming spot for coffee and other goodies. If I had not just have had lunch, I would have ordered the empanadas on the menu- next time. The service was friendly and efficient. When you check in on Yelp, you receive a delicious chocolate mini-bar The interior is decorated with whimsical art. Outdoors there is a fun kids area where I saw several moms enjoying coffee beverages while their kids played. What I loved the most was the outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs facing the Petaluma River. Very scenic and relaxing. There is also a canopy covering some some tables & chairs for warmer weather. read more

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Great place, best coffee in town. They may need to work on their Sunday game: they seem understaffed by one to serve the volume. Otherwise, nicest cafe in town. read more

This place is awesome. The coffee was so delicious. The staff were so sweet and kind. Love the cool vibe in here and the view is to die for.

Terrible service. Stood by the counter for 10 mins waiting to order, was completely ignored by staff. Woman behind the counter looked right at me, then turned around ignored me again. Such an unfriendly vibe in this place. Won't try again read more

It could be easy to miss Grand Central if you're not looking out for it. Tucked on a side street between the transit station and Downtown, it's easily missed, but it's definitely worth the detour. Joey was kind enough to welcome us, even though we arrived about five minutes before they closed on Friday. He gave us time to glance around the shop and review the menu. I ordered a mocha and found it quite tasty. You can taste the quality of the chocolate in their mochas and it has less of a sweet finish and more of the nutty, complex flavor you get with a higher cacao percentage. I'll also say, it packed more of a caffeine punch than your standard issue coffee! The shop has a variety of chocolates of different flavors and sizes, plus a menu I'd love to sample more thoroughly when I return. I chose the organic chocolate coffee flavored mini bar and wasn't disappointed. There's a depth of flavor to the chocolate and the coffee bean pieces that are mixed in give it a fun crunch and add to the flavor. A great choice for chocolate and coffee connoisseurs! The riverfront seating behind the store is beautiful and it looks like a lovely place to relax with a book and a sun hat. read more

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I've lived in Petaluma for five years, and this café has always been my favorite. Nestled right on the banks of the Petaluma River, it boasts one of the best views in the area. The photo I took while sitting by the river's edge perfectly captures the tranquility this spot offers. The coffee selection, gourmet salad and snacks, and the service is awesome. What truly elevates the experience, though, are the owners, Natalie and JC. They run a very pleasant joint. For those visiting Petaluma here could be a memorable experience: take the SMART train to the lovely Petaluma station, then enjoy a leisurely stroll to this café--just a few minutes' walk away. Grab a cup of coffee and relax on the back porch, taking in the serene river views. Afterward, cross the river on the scenic boardwalk and explore the charming downtown shops. A perfect morning in Petaluma! read more

Grand Central Petaluma - The river view from the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I was passing through this area and was looking for a local coffee spot, and came across Grand Central Petaluma. I always love to support small, local business. They have all your traditional coffee and espresso offerings, and a specialized menu. They also have a seasonal menu. I decided to try the Horchatta latte with almond milk. They make the horchatta in-house and it is definitely on the lighter side. Drinks are not super sweet, so if you're looking for the stereotypical sweet factor you get from a lot of the chain coffee spots, you may need to request more sweetness. Generally horchata can be very sweet, but their version was light, so I actually did need a little more. However, they were very kind to add more without any hesitation. The espresso or coffee was also a bit lighter than I anticipated, but there was no burnt taste and the flavor was clean, which are my top preferences. Besides coffee, they do have some empanadas and sweet treats. I didn't pay too close attention to the offerings since I wasn't partaking in these items. I was able to meet the owner Juan Carlos while I was there. He's originally from Ecuador with an extensive background working with cacao. The coffee shop also has goods from travels and other countries, as well as local made gifts and sundries. The staff was friendly and they had indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area in the back has adirondacks facing the river, as well as a play area for kids. There's also a couple of tables out back. Plenty of parking on the street and the side of the building as well. If you're wanting to support local business and you're looking for some good coffee with great seating options, this is the place! read more

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The owner is hot and cold rude and the empanadas are not consistent in quality. This is not a place for the weak at heart when it comes to being treated like a decent human let alone a customer. The only redeeming factor is the location and the view. Kids are welcome depending on who is sitting outdoors and don't make the mistake of bringing kid friendly snacks for them to enjoy while you sip on your coffee purchases. Even if you buy their empanadas, they won't tolerate ANY outside food regardless of whether they're teething crackers for your toddler or similar. Or hey maybe the owner was just having a bad week and he forgot that customers have options to buy and enjoy their cup of Java. read more

The staff was incredibly friendly and the coffee was delicious. The views in the vibe from the shop are so cute and charming and beautiful! I only took off a star because it's important to note that it is pretty expensive. Granted, I did get a triple shot latte with almond milk, but nine dollars for that was still pretty steep. read more

Nice, welcoming staff and the best ice matcha strawberry latte I've ever had! They also make a nice iced horchata latte! For food they have an assortment of empanadas, muffins and single origin chocolate. If you're looking for cocoa butter and cacao nibs this is the place! Nice outdoor seating where you can look at the lake with your well-behaved pup! read more