Excellent bakery café! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food great service nice ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!!! read more

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MH Bread and Butter continues to be a solid bakery and casual brunch/lunch stop (before 3 pm) in Marin. The bread and baked goods are excellent, and the breakfast offerings and salads are fresh. It is an easy, reliable choice for a fast casual cafe meal. A new location is planned for 4th Street in San Rafael. The bakery changed ownership in 2021, and while quality remains high, it no longer feels as special as it once did when ex-Tartine alums established the cafe. The menu stayed the same, the dining space is a bit more worn, and bathrooms could use more frequent attention. Service is friendly, but can be slow. I still enjoy stopping in, particularly on a sunny day to enjoy the outdoor space, but things haven't felt quite as special since the original owners moved on. read more

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Good lord. I'm going to try to find the right words...I told a friend on the phone, lets say that you 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. read more

This used to be my favorite shakshuka when the restaurant opened. Every time I would come to town I would order it. It's been a few years since I've been for a visit, but it was on my list of must visit spots. Not sure what changed or if it was an off day but it did not taste the same and I didn't care for it. So disappointed. My friend got a mocha and a cinnamon raisin roll. He said they were good. Not sure I'll be back but if I am I'll stick to the pastries next time. read more

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came on valentine's day, a saturday around 11am. line was quite long and waited around 10 mins. service at the register was meh, a bit stiff and colder than i would have liked. french toast (8/10) unfortunately maple syrup was $2.99 extra, but was sitll good without. the bread is egginess without being too much, and is cooked to a good tenderness (soft without being TOO mushy). the blueberry compote is PERFECT with it, balancing the bread with the right amount of sweetness and tartness. the strawberry compote is good too, though i like the flavor and texture change that the blueberry one provides. fried egg sandwich (5/10) the sandwich is oily, and since everything is pretty fried and similar in texture it kinda mushes together. the bacon was way too soft. thankfully the arugula side salad and getting pickled veggies as my side really balances out the sandwich. it provides a good acidity to cut through the oil and saltiness. the carrots were good and not as vinegar-y as i expected (a plus!). the aioli is good, though i wish it provided more flavors. overall, it's a bit bland and i just wish it had some onion/garlic or even a bit of pepper. hot mocha with oat milk (3/10) it was very watery and strong/bitter, so i had to add a packet of sugar and a lot of creamer (thankfully they had a pitcher). not my type would not come back here, unless i really craved the french toast. read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - FRIED EGG SANDWICH - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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hot pastrami egg sandwich, kids mac, mocha, macciato [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute little spot with a great menu![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]good for groups and little kids with strollers as there is ample space outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]they offered crayons and some coloring pages for the kids as well as a small kids menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] we loved the high quality fresh baked breads and tasty coffees they served up. great to share! portions were are bit bigger than usual! we will definitely be stopping by again to try more of them menu! read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - mocha and macchiato - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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Love this place -- hands down my favorite. Parking was surprisingly easy. There's street parking, but we parked across the street in the lot by the music shop (it's closed on weekends, which makes it even easier). Zero stress before carbs -- we love to see it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has that super local, neighborhood energy where everyone clearly knows exactly what they're ordering before they even walk in. Always a good sign.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bread basket? Unreal. The soup was divine -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a cozy day. And the bread somehow manages to feel indulgent and wholesome at the same time. Warm, hearty, and clearly made with care. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space itself is just as inviting -- warm, relaxed, and effortlessly charming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the pastries... they looked dangerous in the best way. I didn't even get one this time, which honestly just means I'm definitely coming back for round two. Already planning my next visit. read more

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This was our first visit to San Anselmo, and we parked right across from M.H. There wasn't much of a line yet, and the board outside promised a caprese sandwich, so we dove in. Oh my, what a sumptuous sandwich. The bread was divine - chewy, but nut heavy. At first I wondered how I would finish this, but the whole platter, with excellent fruit and arugula salad on the side, was far lighter than I expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place filled up while we ate, and we considered getting some bread to take home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time, perhaps. And there will be a next time. read more

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I think they have the cheapest kouign amann in the Bay Area. It's good but theirs is the only one with some caramelized sugar which is easy to remove. I like the Basque cake but the last time I got one, it didn't taste as yummy. I'll buy it again though. read more

Service is with smiles and the food is over the top AMAZING!!! I never leave without at least 2 loaves of delicious bread read more

I've been calling San Anselmo home since 1996 and I finally caved to M.H. Bread and Butter's charm... I often drive by and wonder what's behind the crazy crowds, considering it's not exactly on the way to anywhere. I chatted with the lovely manager, Ms. Jenny, who swore by the lemon bread - which was indeed good, but I suspect would've been amazing straight out of the oven. Apparently, the Queen Aman, raspberry croissants, and their famous 'medium country' bread are must-trys too. Brahim, the owner's brother, was super friendly and spilled the beans on what makes working there so great. If you're ever in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and swing by Marin County - it's my personal paradise. Turns out, Marin County has some pretty rockin' credentials, being associated with the likes of the Grateful Dead, Metallica, and Huey Lewis and the News... and I've got a connection to the area that'll make you green - Bonnie Raite, Grace slick, Santana and Sean Penn used to live here as well. read more

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One of my favorite places in Marin County, MH Bread & Butter is always a pleasure. I love their Breakfast Salad and their biscottis! And I always take home one of their many breads. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

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Food is always fresh and delicious The service can be improved upon, but not a deal breaker. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is always energetic and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll keep going for sure read more

I was recommended this spot by the people who ran the Airbnb I was staying at and I could not be more grateful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a lovely neighborhood gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You know a place is good when they sell out of items within half hour of opening! I had the breakfast there two days in a row and the portions were big and the food was amazing. I also got two loaves of bread and now I'm dying to go back and get more. The walnut bread is to die for! read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I don't know why some of these reviews are so bad.everytime I come by here I'm always grabbing pastries from here.theyre baked good are top notched.ive had their croissants,nice and flaky and moist on the inside.I brought one of the stuffed ones with bacon and cheese and the wife loved it(she's not a pastry person).I've bought their sourdough bread and it's very tasty as my family don't eat much sliced bread.makes excellent grilled cheese sandwiches .their sandwiches are also very good,I don't know how some of these people can compare them to grocery store ones. Very nice and friendly staff,Jenny the manager is one of the nicest person you could ever meet.this is a true mom n pop shop and the neighbor hood should feel very lucky to have such an establishment within walking distance.will definitely stop by whenever I pass thru the area cause unfortunately I don't live in the area read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - One of my favorites - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

I love bakeries and I love them most when they have French pastries. I recently stopped here on my way to redwoods. I was looking for something delicious to fill me up for the day. I ordered the chicken sandwich and also a baguette. I had a pastry as well which was decent but nothing too enticing. I don't think I would come here again if I had the chance as I would prefer to try something else that's maybe better. It was just not very impressive. read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - CHICKEN ADOBO - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

$24 for a caprese sandwich w/o prosciutto to go I get inflation but this is price gouging...

Well it was all great - except for the bread they used on my Benedict. Gorgeous fruit platter and Benedict . But yesterdays bread sliced and roasted was hard as a rock. I couldn't get the knife through it. I had to place half my Benedict on a napkin because the first half was so touch it was rolling around on my plate and going to push half of my Benedict on the table top. It was knocking my jaw out to chew it, like gnawing on crispy rubber. Ruined a wonderful otherwise plate. If you're going to use day old bread, make it palatable. Add a touch of water and oil and grill it? Super disappointed and next time I will request fresh bread for my brunch. read more

Incredible, the matcha is perfection and the service is amazing . Everyone is so kind and the food is to die for. I get the fried egg sandwich and after I tried this place it was hard to go back to making it at home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A picture tells the story of a bad Egg Sandwich 3 out of 10(10 being the best) The food was barely warm not hot, so the service was slow at getting the food out. The egg was only 10% of the sandwich with some bacon and avocado spread with a small salad in the side. I asked the manager where's the egg in the egg sandwich? He shared one egg in the middle, and the cook slices the sandwich in half so it looks like egg on both sides. The bread was good, but for almost 20 dollars for a cold 1 egg bread sandwich... not good for customers. Now reviewing yelp comments, it sounds other customers felt the same way... Just don't get your hopes up before you go in- Matt read more

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The food and service what little there was given half of it was self serve were decent, but the experience was extremely unpleasant. After ordering you are given a number, but the coffee is pick up when number is called and the food delivered by waiter. Unfortunately you are lucky to get any utensils. There is no place to grab any silverware other than the to go boxing counter with cardboard utensils. Service is was insofar when you communicate with them they are polite. You have to clean up after yourself, get your coffee, and advocate for yourself where the utensils are because the server didn't give you any. This is fine for a cafe, but at least provide cutlery and napkins customers can access! The shakshuka was decent but I was disappointed it tasted of only tomatoes and SO MUCH LICORICE. The coriander was not discernible, and I suspect the replaced caraway with fennel or anise seeds and added a giant scoop more. I could not taste any cumin flavor. So instead of a mildly spicy and earthy spiced sauce, the sauce was flat tomato with a whole mouth of licorice. That isn't shakshuka. The mushroom scramble looked unappetizing grey but I can tell they dry cooked the marinated mushrooms so it was very savory despite the blandness of the eggs with four halves of cherry tomatoes. The arugula salad was fine but I'm not clear why I wouldn't make this at home. I specifically dine out to eat food I do not make at home. Topped with grapes and 1-2 pieces of cantaloupe. In short the food was fine, and can make you feel like you are spending money on food, balanced meal. The bread is good, but the overall experience made me not enjoy the food, and lost desire to buy the bread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating reminds me of beachfront haphazardness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is also hard not to wonder about the community's unsavory elements given a white and blond family were unwilling to sit and share a large picnic table with non-white presenting people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe the good reviews were prior to change in ownership? read more

I've been here about 3x on the weekends. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place does get packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have seating inside and outside (picnic style with benches).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service has always been great. The pastries are delicious and recently, I ordered the polenta. First of all, it was HUGE! I couldn't even eat half of it Second, it was delicious! I definitely am coming back to order it again. read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - POLENTA - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Great spot! Went here with a good friend and we enjoyed a relaxing morning meal. Service was great and the food was delicious. I love burrata and arugula so that's exactly what I ordered and it didn't disappoint. I'm happy to have found this place and will definitely be back. read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - My beautiful friend and her FRIED EGG SANDWICH - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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There has always been long lines here whenever I pass by and when I finally got in, I cannot blame the line! Food was delicious! I got the fried egg sandwich with bacon, avocado and arugula and it was so delicious that I think about it every now and then! I paired my sandwich with Matcha latte which is also good! The service is amazing and the place is rustic and cozy! I recommend this place to anyone who wants something local! read more

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We love MH Bread in San Anselmo! Their bread is amazing -- we stop by almost every Sunday to grab some. The avocado toast is also a huge hit, super fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is warm, bright, and always buzzing with good energy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It does get packed on weekends, but the vibe is great and the food is absolutely worth the wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of our favorite spots! read more

The food is always tasty and the portions are large (so you might consider splitting an entrée or a sandwich if you're not really hungry). Service is attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a lovely neighborhood place with lots of outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog friendly breakfast/brunch spot. Sit in the patio if you bring your fur baby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pricing was fair for the portion sizes. The service was overall good even though our lattes were slow to come out (would not recommend the hot chocolate as it tasted watered down and bitter). We stopped on our way to Point Reyes and my husband and I both got the fried egg sandwich with an arugula side salad and fruit (only inconsistency is he got more fruit than I did). We both saved half our sandwiches that we later ate during a hike break. Our kiddo got the kids breakfast which was a perfect portion. Definitely coming back to try other things on their menu as the other plates we saw looked tasty! read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - FRIED EGG SANDWICH and this was only half - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

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I am obsessed with the burrata toast. It is delicious and fills me for a whole meal. The blueberry lemonade is another favorite. Honestly, I've never had something that I didn't like! Delicious, friendly, and relatively quick once you order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The plethora of outdoor seating in sun and shade is also particularly nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here over the weekend to pick up some sandwiches for a hike. Ordering online was easy. I ordered a turkey sandwich and a tuna sandwich. They both came with a fruit salad (of arugula, slices of oranges and sweet grapes). Portions were huge, I was only able to eat half a sandwich. Good flavors on their fresh bread (country bread & olive bread). Upon arriving, they made my drinks of lemonade & smoothie. This is a great spot to pick up items for a perfect summer picnic, everything looks good with extensive menu ranging from toasts, eggs, salads, sandwiches and their fresh bread! read more

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I will say the flavor is good however I got the fried egg sandwich it was 18$ plus tax and it was only one egg with massive pieces of bread so there was only egg in the middle and about 2-3 inches of bread with nothing you can add another egg for like 4$ but it should initially come with 2 eggs. My bf got the Shakshouka and it was good but it came out to like 28$ one of the poached eggs was cooked correctly the other one was not which idek how you do that. The service was good everyone was nice. But they have room for improvement with the presentation. Also she asked if I wanted fruit on the side I said yes and it was literally 4 grapes and two orange slices. That's just weird to me for the presentation. Also my sandwhich came out cold and I had to send it back read more

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The fried eggs sandwich is fantastic. It is the perfect marriage of flavors. Starting with the wonderful bread which reminds me of Tartine bakery and the egg and bacon were done perfectly and it was a great combination of saltiness and the egg. It was perfection. The whole fried egg sandwich is big enough to split, FYI. I also love the indoor and outdoor space. If it is a nice day definitely grab one of the 10 or so tables outside to enjoy the sun. I will definitely be coming back here, especially after a long bike ride. read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Love this place. Delicious freshly baked bread, great salads, etc. Good coffee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice relaxed atmosphere and some outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easy to park. Check it out! read more

It's always a sad day when a restaurant changes your favorite dish on the menu - but this one hit close to home as this was my favorite dish in Marin for many years. Gone are the days of smoked McFarland Springs trout for their green cous cous salad. It was akin to a hot kipper smoked salmon, but higher quality and better flavor. It's now been replaced by...lox? (slimy and soft). Lox never belongs on a salad. Period. This seems to be a cost efficiency exercise as they've added a lox bagel to their menu. Sad that cost over quality has finally come to this wonderful institution. If anyone at MH ever reads this, please bring back the smoked trout - it completes this dish and was one of the best salads in the Bay! read more

M.H.Bread and Butter - Green cous cous salad - now with lox instead of smoked trout. Major downgrade - Bakeries Near Me - San Anselmo, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food, good vibes, and bread to die for![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had some sandwiches when we went here and they were super yummy. We got iced tea and lemonade to drink which was super refreshing! Would recommend! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service, food and ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks so much as I will be back! I've only been there twice but each time was great so of course, I'll go back as long as that keeps being my experience! read more

This place is amazing! The fresh bread 10/10. I've been searching for the best breakfast sandwich in Marin and I finally found it!! The fried egg sandwich is incredible. Highly recommend this spot read more

Wonderful, large pastries, excellent sandwiches and salads. Server's very busy but courteous.

M.H. Bread and Butter is better known for their brioche, pain de mie, country, and seeded spelt breads but I'm here to give their Green Couscous salad the shout out it so richly deserves. It's been a couple weeks since I sampled this composition of French couscous tossed in mint and cilantro pesto, with sheep feta, toasted pistachio, crispy onion, arugula, roasted carrot, all bound together in a lemon and olive oil dressing. I can't get it out of my head; this salad was positively harmonic! If you have occasion to be in the area, I highly recommend ordering it. Until I next make it to San Anselmo, I'll be dreaming of M.H. Bread and Butter's Green Couscous... read more

I don't know how I heard about this place, but we decided to try it one Sunday morning. Toast cinnamon sugar - 3/5 - I think my expectations were too high for this treat. Fried egg sandwich - 4/5 - everything was pretty tasty. I appreciated how they add a side salad and pickled veggies with the sandwich. Shakshuka - 3/5 - my boyfriend says it was ok. Nothing super exciting. Lattes - 4/5 - pretty typical lattes. The thing that did stand out was their bread. Ohhhh their bread was delicious!!! I should have bought a loaf of bread. Everything here had a wonderful presentation, I just wish I added hot sauce or something to my sandwich. read more

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i went today at about 230. I walked in feeling physiologically off, either from hunger or some type of low sodium syndrome. I stared at the menu for 5 minutes too low energy to choose. Finally I settled on beef stew and went to register to order. She said they were out of it and I didn't have a second choice ready and couldn't start over so I took off. I gave it 4 stars because the food I saw on other people's plates looked good. read more