Le Marais Cafe is one of the few spots in my regular rotation because it consistently hits every mark. The Castro location is beautiful with its clean, ocean-blue French decor and relaxing, cozy vibe. It is always busy on the weekend, but the quality makes it worth the wait. Everything I have tried there is top-notch, from the perfect croissants and lattes to the savory mushroom crepes, French onion soup, and grilled tuna sandwich. The Larkspur location in the Marin Country Mart has a slightly different, less urban feel that I really enjoy. It feels a bit more intimate, cozy and has a much bigger outside seating area. It seems to have an even wider selection of great entrees. Whether you are grabbing a quick salad or sitting down for a full meal, both locations offer an authentic French experience that is hard to beat. Highly recommended. read more

It was so cold and damp on Saturday and I was driving north from SFO craving a warm beverage. Marin Country Mart and Le Marais Bakery to the rescue. The long line was a good sign. As I waited inside I admired their beautiful decor (especially that green wall!), and peeped all the equally-beautiful pastries on display. Oh la la! It took all my post-Thanksgiving self-control to resist a sweet treat (next time!). I satisfied my craving with a hot latte. I ordered and paid at the counter/register and was greeted with a lovely French accent. I assumed that my order would take awhile given the bustling crowd inside and outside. But it was ready within minutes - a hot, smooth latte hit the spot and powered me for the remaining drive north. Le Marais is easy to find at the far end of the Marin Country Mart - abundant parking is all around. Before I got back in the car, I took a quick walk through the shopping center. A must-stop if you're in the area, whether you need to shop, to eat, or to simply grab a drink. So charming and can't wait to return! read more

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From the moment you walk in, the ambience wraps around you like a warm hug. It's beautifully decorated, perfectly blending cozy charm with chic, modern elegance. Whether you're catching up with a friend or settling in with a book, the vibe here is unmatched. And of course delicious pastries! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Mini French onion soup! - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

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We came to La Marais before visiting the children museum in Sausalito. The restaurant was casual and airy and feels like a place in provincial France. We ordered the bistro board with 5 items: scrambled eggs, prosciutto, seasonal fruits, yogurt, and avocado. Everything was fresh and well presented. We also got some pastries and coffee. Pastries were so delicious albeit a little on the pricier side. We loved the atmosphere at Le Marais and it feels like a place we'd love to return for a light brunch! read more

Fantastic brunch spot. This is a small but mighty establishment, much like what you might find in France. Cozy, seating; the type which allows you to get to know those around you, just like in a Parisian cafe, which adds to the charm. You order at the counter, find a spot to sit and wait for your order to be delivered so I recommend starting off with one of the fabulous baked items as you wait for your main course to be delivered. On my most recent visit, we stopped in on a rainy winter Sunday around 12 noon and were fortunate to find a couple seats at the bar behind the cash register. The seats provided the perfect spot to enjoy the sites as we waited for our delicious brunch. We had a glass of beautiful champagne while we waited and the spicy crab Benedict, paired perfectly with it. On my prior visit, I had the fortune of visiting on a beautiful, sunny fall morning which provided the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor seating area, which is a little more spacious. Regardless of the time of year, the food is on point and a wonderful addition. I travel from Sonoma county just to enjoy the beautiful pastries and delicious brunch fare. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Champagne, yes please. - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

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I'm glad to report we had delicious food at Le Marais the last few days while visiting the village at Larkspur Landing. They do seem understaffed for the volume of customers over the weekend but overall a nice experience. They are all very friendly and everything we ate here was delicious! I would definitely add an extra staff member for cleaning and busing tables and wiping everything down for the high turnover of customers. The location is beautiful and the ambience is wonderful. The manager took care of us during our meal. We will definitely come back when visiting again! read more

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Garcon was rude AF. Kitchen is closed, no to go orders. Female counter staff offered 4 pm, Garcon said only reservation. Single mom who promised her kid a crepe. Uh, okay, I will never spend my money there. Thanks for saving me $50, at least. We went to Shake Shack sans attitude. Have fun working Valentines night garcon. read more

The chocolate almond crossiant is one of a kind treat however their croquet monseiur was not all it could have been. The cheese was not melted all the way, it could have been hotter and better. The oat vanilla latte was quickly made and tasty. Beautiful decor and nice service. Nice great before the farmers market! read more

Easy order then find your own seat French place in the Larkspur shopping center. The ham sandwich, prosciutto crepe, and strawberry crepe were all good. The service is spotty because we asked for plates and extra silverware that never came. Nice outdoor and indoor areas to eat. Faster than Hog Island where we originally intended to go. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Prosciutto crepe and strawberry crepe - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

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I came from the mill valley bakery, and it was amazing. I decided to go to the one that was in Larkspur. I was greeted nicely, asked for a crepe and a latte. After i ordered, people at the kitchen were ringing the bell multiple times, but nobody showed up. A girl that was wearing a hijab i believed was Amena, since her co workers were calling her by that, was just on her phone the entire time, talking with somebody instead of getting the food. Eventually, i got my crepe and it was pretty good overall. read more

Buvette du Marais (aka Le Marais Bakery) Very cute place & located in Larkspur landing where there are local shops, restaurants, cafe, yoga studios, etc... plenty of parking. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy. You have to stand in line to order, then find a table. We found a table quite quickly after we ordered. My latte was AMAZING. Perfect to my liking! The forestiere crepe was ok. The edges were mainly just crepe & tasteless; but the center had the most filling. The cheese and mushroom was good. The side salad was very tasty. Unfortunatley, I probably would order something else next time. My friends got an omelette and salmon Benedict. Both looked good and it must've been good because they ate it all! I bought 2 chocolate croissants to go (sweet and savory). Both were delicious. All the baked goods looked too perfect to eat! I would definitely return and highly recommend this cute place! read more

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Fun and tasty pastries - excellent lattes. Helpful staff - nice white wine selection.

Bonjour and welcome to the neighborhood Le Marais/Buvette du Marais! As much as I enjoyed their Mill Valley location, this one has a different vibe that feels more inviting - perhaps better feng shui? You just have to experience it in person! Food is stellar all around, whether you're there for a coffee and pastry (many types to choose from) or you're there for a buckwheat style crepe, you can't go wrong. The portions are just right and although they can feel light, they're flavorful with quality ingredients. The Grande Complete crepe had a great ratio of prosciutto to greens, the Forestiere crepe had generous slices of mushrooms with a creamy filling (quite decadent), the Marguerite had the juiciest and sweetest cherry tomatoes, and was packed with garlic flavor, and the Bleu d'ete crepe (sweet one) had a balance of blueberry sweetness with the acidity of the fresh blueberries on top. I would go back for all of the crepes! Their pastries will entice you from the moment you walk in. The butter just glistens on their croissants, but they also offer tarts, cookies, and even Parisian flan (still on my list to try)! Kouign-amann batons are perfectly buttery and flaky - I only wish the baton were longer! The chocolate chip cookies are full of quality chocolate, and if you happen to take any home, pop them in the oven for a couple minutes and they're irresistible! Lastly, none of these delectable goods would be possible without hardworking and awesome staff. I really appreciated the authenticity of the cafe as some of them spoke French fluently, which I'm sure the two French ladies behind me also valued. Both of my experiences with every employee has been positive and memorable. I have to shout out Jordan in particular as he was the primary reason for my review! He had a genuine presence, checked in on the patrons, and provided really friendly and excellent service! I'd say he was as fabulous as he was good-looking! read more

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Love that Le Marais has opened up at Larkspur Marin Country Mart. Had visited a week before the grand opening and was had recieved great service, coffee, and croissants. A week after we came back to their grand opening and it was packed! Had a Nutella crepe as well as mushroom crepe, everything was delicious Will be coming back for some more happy times read more

Le Marais Bakery - Mushroom crepe - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

Like this location better than the one in the city though headsup that the signage now calls this place Buvette, thought its the same menu. High quality croissants and perfectly cooked crepes and really good salad and service..I wish this was closer because this would absolutely be my favorite go-to brunch place on the weekend. If you want simple, well-done, French inspired food, highly recommend! Al read more

I have come a few times now to Le Marais and I have to say the service has been fantastic!!!! My kids and I always leave happy and feeling cared for. Thank you for delicious treats, smiles and friendly service to our family. We have never been disappointed. Bon appetite! read more

I adore the detail of the ambiance and how much it elevated the country mark that I have worked at for a couple years now. The food is always good and the prices are exceptionally reasonable. Everyone who works here is very kind and works hard. read more

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We had a beautiful brunch at Le Marais yesterday! We enjoyed walking around the farmer's market and shopping areas. We waited for 15 minutes or so to order, food and drinks were brought out quickly. The salads were amazing! Light, fresh, perfect size to share or as a main. The savory cheese and tomato crepe we chose for our toddler had a strange taste. The savory crepes are made with buckwheat flour so not sure if it was that or the cooked down tomatoes. I'd like to try the sweet crepes next time! Don't skip leaving with a few pastries and their decadent chocolate chip cookies. We will definitely be back! read more

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This is more of a correction than an update. In the almost two decades I have been a Yelper the window for editing reviews has steadily decreased. For a long time there was no time limit. You could corrects any errors indefinitely. I am a perfectionist and I proofread my reviews multiple times, both before and after posting them, because I don't like errors. A while ago the window for editing became a month and now it's decreased to 24 hours, which I really dislike. I noticed two errors in this review. The first was that I used Spanish rather than French when I wrote about the ham and cheese croissant. It should have been jambon et Gruyère. The other error is in the final sentence, when I meant to say 'I cut the richness w/ some fresh fruit' and wrote 'from' instead. Sorry to belabor this; if they allowed a longer time to edit I wouldn't have to. I might return for takeout since I liked the jambon et Gruyère croissant so much and would like to try the turkey sandwich. We'll see. I'm pretty certain I won't eat in again. read more

I'm so excited that this opened in the Country Mart! I went with a group of ladies for dinner and had an absolutely lovely time sitting on the patio under the lights and watching the sunset over the water. It was comfortable, and the service was quick and friendly. The pesto was delicious, and the aperitif was a perfect start to the evening. read more

The quality of service here. I felt bad for cashier who seem new and doesn't know much English. The acknowledgment of customer is low. The quality of customer support sucks. And the website is limited on information. Poor company and supports. read more

BEWARE! XXL croissant is for influencers only! And I am not. We saw on tik tok the extra large croissants but when we asked for one they said that it is for influencers ONLY. Dang that sucks. We drove across the Bay to get these. I guess I'll get a regular sized croissant for this regular person. We came around 1pm on a Sunday and they only had 1 almond croissant left, but still had lots of butter and ham and cheese left. They also had a lunch menu that we didn't try. We got the ham and cheese and butter croissant. Both were good. read more

Waited 45 minutes to have our meal served. No apology and no check in on how the meal was. Server disappeared into the kitchen because they were clearly in need of help. Meal was supposed to come with mash potatoes but arrived with nothing. I had to ask. Oh, the unsmiling and unapologetic new server said. We are out of them. You can have fries instead. The meal was underwhelming and lukewarm. This was a Saturday night. Basically an inexcusable long wait with a blah chicken dinner. A disappointment to say the least. And then a charge on the bill for French onion soup we hadn't ordered. The guy removed it but clearly not paying attention. Cute place and ok pastries but the service was sadly nonexistent. read more

Went there for brunch with my partner and our dog. The name of this place is actually called Buvette du marais, which is from the same owner as Le Marais. The line was a bit long, but went by pretty quick. We were able to find a seat outside which was nice. It was a nice day but a bit windy at times. The person taking our order was very friendly! We both got crepes and it was good! One was the Forestiere and the other was the La Marguerite. Reminded me of the crepes I had in Paris. BUT what stood out the most was one waiter named Jordan. He was friendly, came by our table to make sure things were going well and talked to us. If there was anything we needed like utensils or extra napkins, he was on top of it! I'd definitely come back to eat again. From ordering our food, eating and the waiter, the experience was great! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Forestiere - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

Great food Great Customer service and Great atmosphere Will continue to patronize this business

Waiting an hour for food to arrive, dirty tables and seats. I found a rag and cleaned our table and bench, and all this is insulting when they want a 15-20% tip for counter service. Had to go fetch my own salt and pepper. Bees everywhere outside for the third time I've been here. Not worth it for mediocre salads and sandwiches. Ordered a soft scramble that was hard and dry, after all the wait. The Cobb salad was flavorless, which is hard to do when you've got bacon and blue cheese on your side. I'm pretty sure this is a Sysco-truck ingredients, dressed up a faux French food. read more

You guys need MORE FRONT HOUSE STAFF!!!! How can you guys only have one person in charge of cleaning tables, making coffee, serving and bussing tables! The price you guys are charging I'm sure you can afford to have extra help for front house staff. I shouldn't have to wave the one and only person available to ask for a table to be cleaned. read more

Unfriendly staff. I felt bad for asking for things they forgot to bring. Overpriced bacon. Noticed flies around the restaurant.

Le Marais is an anomaly since it's authentic and a chain. Most restaurants with multiple occasions lack in one area or another but this one doesn't. I've been to two locations and not only did I see familiar staff but I felt the same in both locations. I brought some friends from out of town who couldn't have been happier. The staff is so approachable and easy to talk to. It feels like a French bistro and the food is amazing. read more

Le Marais Bakery - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

It's a GORGEOUS setting, like a perfected Parisian corner cafe. The staff though, off putting for sure. One poor women was doing it all (making coffee, taking orders, bagging pastries) and after about 7 minutes another women came down to help. She was clearly inconvenienced and rushed. Serious attitude. We paid for our premium priced items and left. If you can tolerate being rushed, and the attitude go for it. Croissants were a B+. There are better places at the Marin Mart read more

Best pastries in Marin! Their croissants are best available before 10 am. Everything is yummy!

you had me at grande croissant for $22. it was probably the size of like 5 normal croissants. and it wasnt just for looks either. it actually tasted good too. it was flakey and airy and buttery and so delicious. we over ordered because we always order with our eyes. also got the chocolate and cream pastry which was good but i was expecting more cream or just something different. also got the ham sandwich. loved the crunchy toast they used. the ham and cheese was gooey and delicious too. the egg croissant was yummy. the egg was cooked perfectly. we took this to go since we were late for a wine tasting otherwise we would have sat for a bit to enjoy the weather and the food. they have multiple locations in sf and north bay. this place is called buvette now instead of le marais. i felt like i was stepping in france with the decor. even the workers were french! read more

Amazing food, friendly staff, great customer service! Definitely recommend coming here to grab a bite and having a great time. Food quality, one of the best! read more

This was a light and airy bakery/ brunch spot. The place felt a bit cramped at times, with all the people pouring in, but the outdoor seating made it seem more capacious. I had the fungi crepe, crab omelette, kouignoù-amann (in baton form), Pain Suisse au Chocolate, and a Cappuccino. Starting with the pastries: the kouignoù-amann was delicious and the Pain Suisse au Chocolate was good. I wish the custard in the Pain Suisse au Chocolate had a stronger flavor. The crepe was recommended to us, but it wasn't my favorite. The goat cheese in the crepe was a nice balance of salty and buttery--that was the best part. The crepe and the filing was a bit sour, it reminded me of injera (Ethiopian Bread). The omelet was as expected, crab and eggs. The egg portion of the omelet was a bit bland. I could only really taste the crab. The avocado within the omelet was nice. All of the people there were really friendly. read more

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It was a Tuesday afternoon and I sat waiting for about 15 minutes to be served a cup of soup and a side salad. I finished my drink after the long wait and approached the front to order a second since I still didn't have my food. The response was "we can't sell you anything else because it's 3. We are closed at 3." Indeed I looked at my phone and it was 3pm on the dot. No issue with the policy, but it would have been appreciated if they gave a heads up at the time of ordering that the restaurant would be closing and not taking anymore orders after 3. The food was fine when it finally arrived. Overpriced for what they offered. The attitude and customer service was enough to say I won't be back. read more

OMG first of all I am cracking up at all the TikTok'ers who are pissed about no giant croissant. So hilarious. But if you are down to have some homey and lovely food while sitting in the sun, I recommend this place. My friend had the Nicoise salad, and loved it. I had the special crepe of the day which was chicken in a cream sauce with caramelized onion and a nice arugula salad. I was amazed at how much food there was - I took about 1/3 of it home, and can't wait to have it for breakfast tomorrow. It was a wonderful surprise how good the food was, and service was definitely friendly and efficient. I'll be back for sure. read more

Staff is unfriendly and unwelcoming. My girls and I specifically went on a weekend for the huge croissant but was told maybe they would have it the next day or to pre order online. We ordered a few items on site which they packed to go without asking if we were eating there or to go. I also placed an ordered online since I was coming from out of town which the large croissant isn't an option to order online, but upon pick up, I was told that one of the items I ordered wasn't delivered so they replaced this items with items of THEIR choice. I didn't realize items were not made on site. Unfortunately I did not double check the order before we left so it wasn't until I returned home that I realized they shorted me 3 items. I tried to call the number listed several times only to get a recording that the mail box is full. Needless to say this venue was disappointing. read more

As devotees of the Mill Valley location of Marais Bakery, we were shocked at the quality of the food and service at this place. The salmon Benedict we each ordered was too salty to eat, the salmon, the hollandaise sauce and even the salad dressing all too salty to stomach so we sent them back. Rather than offering us something else the waiter just took them and proceeded to have them made again, no communication whatsoever. We went up and saw what was happening and requested both sauce and dressing on the side trying to make the best of it. But this dish was really unacceptable. I ordered a hot chocolate which they call a Chocolat Chaud. I was trying to ask if this was a thick French hot chocolate, the kind I could dip bread into and was met with a blank, uninterested cashier who said: you want a hot chocolate? What I got for almost $6 was a weak packet of Nestles instant hot chocolate. And it was called Verona. This place needs an intervention or a different name. GO TO THE MILL VALLEY LOCATION. read more

I came here to pick up lunch as I work in the area and am always excited about a new restaurant option. Thank goodness Marin Country Mart has added so many options recently. I ordered the Club Turkey sandwich and would absolutely go back and get it again. The roasted turkey had thick, juicy slices of turkey which looked like they came from your Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is accompanied by additional slices of ham which add a nice savory component. I'm not a big bacon fan but wanted to order the sandwich as it came... the bacon was perfect. There were thick slices, not too much bacon, crispy, and not chewy or fatty at all. The heirloom tomato on the sandwich was beautiful and juicy. Bibb lettuce is bibb lettuce. Now let's talk about the BREAD... thick sourdough slices that were toasted yet still absorbed all the flavors on the sandwich; divine! I could go for a slightly more toasted bread but I'll ask next time. There was a simple salad that came with the sandwich. The Dijon vinaigrette is heavy on the Dijon although I'm biased as I love Dijon. The flavor was quite dominating if you're not a fan. The value for the taste and ingredients is a 9/10. I'll be back to work my way through the menu. read more

We went for breakfast on the morning of July 4th. We had galette complètes, butter-sugar crepes, and croissants. The galettes had a lovely buckwheat flavor, the crepes were plenty buttery, and the croissants were airy and flaky. Both the inside and the patio had an authentic French style that perfectly complemented the food. We will certainly go again! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Menu - French Near Me - Larkspur, California

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