Love this coffee shop. I come here everyday. I can't start my morning without them. Super friendly staff and great service. read more

While in Novato, I decided to stop by for a cup of coffee. The place seemed to be an old gas station converted into a coffee shop! However, after I got home and did a bit of research, I discovered otherwise! More on that later. Anyhow, it is a drive-through now. Cars pull over, stop, and associates walk over to take the orders. I decided to park and walk over to the window to place my order and take a closer look at the place. I ordered a drip coffee with milk, and they also serve pastries. I did not see any other items, like sandwiches, on their menu. The coffee was good. It had a strong, pleasant flavor and none of that funny aftertaste that some coffee beans have. The young man who took my order was very friendly and quick to get me on my way. Later, I learned that the building originally served as a drive-up bank before eventually becoming the coffee stand it is today. That unique history makes the setup even more interesting. read more

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Picked up Maple Latte with oat milk! Always quick drive up service ! Coffee was very good and I am not a coffee drinker! In this cold morning 37 degrees I think I can make an exception!!! read more

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The barista he was nice and friendly however, the coffee was horrible. It tasted like water and milk with flavors. I have the bond fair latte. Oh, I'm so sad that this coffee was horrible. I don't know if he forgot to put the espresso in the latte, but it was horrible almond milk, water, and flavor. That's all. read more

I stopped by Marin Coffee Roasters in Novato while staying with a friend, and I have to say--the drive-thru setup is brilliant. It was freezing outside, so being able to just roll up and grab a drink made everything so easy. I went for a matcha with almond milk, and honestly, it might have been one of the best matchas I've had. The speed of service was insane--it almost felt like my drink was ready to go the second I ordered--but it was clearly made with care because it tasted spot-on. And the matcha actually gave me that energizing boost I look for, which is rare these days since so many places either dilute it or don't make it properly. I didn't try any food this time, but after that drink, I'm definitely coming back to explore the menu. read more

Marin Coffee Roasters - matcha w almond milk - Cafes Near Me - Novato, California

Great Ice coffee and selection of breakfast food ambience was a vibe with plenty of outdoor seating iced coffee wasn't best but great overall environment stopped in after a hike !! read more

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Went today. A pound of espresso beans is now 25$. I'm sorry to say it's my last time purchasing here. I just can't afford it. Insomniacs charges 18.95. read more

I come here again occasionally. The service is good, the coffee is great. Today, the breakfast burrito was SUPERIOR!! I couldn't believe the amount of bacon!!!! It was about two strips chopped up and so flavorful!!! read more

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Consistent total fail! I have been to this drive through six times now and only once - 1 out of 6 times - was my order delivered as ordered. The employees here have NO sense of professional responsibility or positive work ethic. I frequent the San Anselmo location on Saturday mornings as good friends play music there. I always get exactly what I order there as ordered. It isn't that hard. DO NOT patronize the Novato Drive through location until the employees get a clue. LAME! Management, do something about these slackers! read more

Fast and friendly drive thru service. Excellent local coffee. Great location at an intersection. read more

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Cute drive up spot! Perfect in the rain bc no one gets wet. The latte tastes a bit burnt. The cold brew is 5/5. read more

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Very good coffee. I get the iced vanilla latte and it's the perfect drink to get through the afternoon.

I love the drive-through coffee service. Aside from having excellent coffee and chai they have very good pastry items. It's my favorite stop on a Sunday morning. Customer rewards program is a nice addition. read more

Have been coming her since I was a kid and there's definitely a reason it's a Novato staple. Great eats and really exceptional, personal service. The employees are always super nice and happy to see you and I almost never have to wait for my order. Really bomb breakfast burritos and pastries you won't regret coming here read more

I'm a regular at the drive through but have also eaten a thing or two at the actual restaurant.. I love a vanilla breve and get one from coffee roasters weekly! Sometimes it's a hit or miss depending on if the person making them is new (so I'll give em a break & I still drink it!) the food is good- my kids love the ham & cheese croissant (I feel like they're made different at the two locations) Staff is sweet, especially the ones who have been there longer and know you on a more personal level read more

THIS COFFEE SHOP SERVED ME A LATTE SO DANGEROUSLY HOT IT MELTED THE LID. I've been coming to this coffee shop almost everyday when discovering it a month ago while caring for my sick grandmother in the area. I've never had an issue - until now, and what unfolded has been not only frustrating but deeply upsetting. On my recent visit, I was served a latte that was scalding to the point of being dangerous. The coffee was so boiling hot that I couldn't drink it but the little bit I did try burned my tongue severely. By the time it cooled enough to try, the plastic lid had melted due to the heat, spilling hot coffee which didn't even taste like coffee all over my car. I suffered a severe burn to my tongue and was left with a mess I had to throw out entirely. This was beyond unacceptable. The cup was made of paper, not equipped to handle such extreme temperatures, which raises serious questions about the safety standards of this establishment. I reported the incident to an employee, who apologized and promised me a refund. I appreciated their initial response, but after a week of waiting, no refund was issued. When I called to follow up today, I was met with shockingly unprofessional behavior. The employee I spoke with didn't know what I was referring to, so she asked a coworker for assistance. To my disbelief, I overheard the coworker telling her to "just hang up on her." Yes, you read that correctly. Instead of resolving a legitimate customer concern, the staff thought it was acceptable to mock me and ignore my issue entirely. I was polite throughout this process and simply wanted the refund I was promised. Not only was the refund still not issued, but I was treated with utter disrespect. When I called back to escalate the issue, I was again met with a dismissive attitude and empty promises of a callback--which, of course, never happened. This lack of accountability and blatant disregard for customer safety and satisfaction is astounding. For reference, there are laws in place that regulate the serving temperature of hot beverages to prevent injuries. The fact that this business disregarded those safety standards, resulting in severe burns to my tongue and property damage to my vehicle, is not just negligent--it's potentially illegal. This is no longer about the refund. It's about the unacceptable way this business treats its customers and their complete failure to adhere to basic safety and service standards. If I do not hear back by tomorrow, I will be filing a formal complaint and reporting this as fraud. I no longer feel comfortable supporting a business that disrespects its customers, ignores legitimate safety concerns, and allows its staff to engage in unprofessional and abusive behavior. If you value your safety and your dignity, I urge you to avoid Marin Coffee Roasters entirely. You deserve better coffee and better treatment. This place is not worth the risk.below I have included picture of the aftermath of my burned tongue below. My apologies if the image below is disturbing. read more

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Good food, poor service... almost every time. The staff seems to spend more time chatting with each other than waiting on customers. I've come in a few times and there was no one behind the register to help me at all. I waited and waited and ended up leaving. read more

Wouldn't revisit or recommend Latte + extra shot - yum Chorizo Burrito - bland, all one texture throughout, tasted mass produced read more

Honestly, I'm such a coffee snob. I used to be a barista at La Boulange bakery years ago. I am the person that loves to get coffee from hidden gems whenever I travel. Anything but Pete's and/or Starbucks, although I do like some of their coffees. This place is amazing! I first discovered Marin coffee roasters in San Anselmo. When I started going to the drive-through in Novato, Claire and Amaya were the sweetest duo! I had my dog with me, who is very cute I must say, and they were over the moon to meet her. They gave her love and treats, She was in heaven. I feel like making coffee is an art. And it's very easy to mess it up. I know I'm picky, but these girls always make my drink on point! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Cheers to coffee & espresso, Niki Drinks I love: -Medium White chocolate mocha Lavender Oatmilk -medium White chocolate mocha Hazelnut Oatmilk read more

I have been a consistent customer for years. I usually get very good service. I went last Friday. I pulled up behind other cars. I waited, and waited. Four other cars that pulled up after me were served and no one came to take my order. After 10 minutes I said something. The guy asked me to hold on and then came out out and said bye. I was not rude. He was. I will never go back. read more

In an alternate universe where Peet's and Starbucks did not exist, and where the customers are using PCs instead of MacBooks, there is Marin. Nice sunny space with friendly, experienced baristas pulling nice shots and making traditional espresso drinks. No fancy art here but it's a very smooth medium roast and they steam the milk correctly. Nice pastry selection and there is a patio area for sitting outside if it's not too cold. read more

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This is my favorite drive through coffee place. The vanilla lattes are great and not too sweet. They also offer a choice of dairy milk, soy milk, or almond milk. There are fresh pastries and breakfast burritos available. The service is also quick. If you are looking for somewhere to get your morning coffee fix without getting out of your car, you have to give this place a try! read more

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Best food in the morning and the coffe there is perfect, also they give out free bagels, candy corn, donuts, coffee, cinnamon buns, and many more! i really recommend this place especially in the morning. My rating is 10/10 read more

Solid drive-through spot to grab a coffee- staff is friendly and the service is always fast. Especially nice on a hot day

Friendly service and a young lady with a cute Kitty mask! First time here and I know it won't be my last. It's nice to be greeted with a beautiful smile and warm conversation when you're about ready to start your day before that first cuppa coffee. Coffee was very delicious vanilla latte my favorite! Thank you read more

Coffee is good. Folks behind the counter are nice. I bought coffee and food and sat down to do some work but couldn't because the wifi is terrible. It blocks the majority of sites. The Marin Coffee Roasters in San Anselmo does the same thing. So disappointing. I would happily spend money here but I won't be back. read more

Once you have kids, you realize that drive-through coffee is the most genius idea ever. No wrestling the little ones in and out of the car seats or chasing them around Starbucks while you're trying to order a latte. Just pull up, order and depart. Ah, so easy. Marin Coffee Roasters has all the things I'm looking for in a coffee shop: (1) Great coffee (2) Tasty pastries (3) Friendly service. The fact that I can drive through is a huge, huge bonus. The coffee here is good and served with a smile. The many muffins and scones are always delicious. The customer service has never disappointed me. I once got a latte that I thought was just too heavy on the milk. I really didn't like it. I called up Marin Roasters, told them I was unhappy with my coffee, and they said to come back any time and they would replace it for free. Which they did, no questions asked, the next day. Much appreciated! read more

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Okay, so there are pros and cons with this review. Pro - During the week when I'm always in a hurry and don't have time to make my own coffee, I go here. I am definitely a returning customer because of how friendly and efficient the workers are during the morning rush. Some of them remember me and have brought me my coffee even before I order! They are amazing and I've never had an issue with them. They handle the rush of "hurry up and go" customers very well and you can tell that being quick is important to them. Kudos to the weekly workers! Con - I went here for the first time during the weekend. I drove through with the expectation that they will take care of me the same way they do during the week - but I was wrong. They are kids who are working during the weekend and as a normal weekly customer, I immediately noticed the difference in how they perform on the job. Complete black and white difference. They were SLOW. They took their sweet time and before you knew it, the line was growing behind me. The girl who helped me had to have been in high school, you can tell by her demeanor when she greeted me. Very dual, low energy "good morning" - uh wow, total shock to me given how friendly everyone else is! I ordered: 1 small coffee, black, no cream and no sugar and 1 small americano with TWO ADDED SHOTS. Big difference in drinks right? One will get you through the day and the other screams "get shit done!". I for one, cannot drink the "get shit done" because I'd be too busy getting done shitting. Anyways, when she brought the drinks out. I asked her "which one is the regular coffee and which one is the americano?" To my surprise she responded "I'm not really sure". What!? You're not sure which is which?? I responded with a very sarcastic "umm okay??" And she had nothing more to say, no apology, no checking to make sure, she just left and moved on. We removed the lids off both coffees when we got home and they looked alike I had to take a gamble on which was mine. To be continued as I haven't drank it yet... I'm disappointed that for a place I've had great customer service, I didn't receive that today. If kids want a job, they should be trained and taught how they should show up to their workplace. read more

I love this coffee shop. The beans make my home brewers coffee blissful and the folks at the shop always treat me well. This is my fave coffee shop in the Bay Area. Why-- they don't burn their beans like Pete's and the coffee is unique. read more

Well............I really wanted to like this place. Just so I don't get flamed by this place's rabid fans, I will say that the people here are very nice and the drive-through thing is nice if you aren't looking for a place to enjoy your coffee. Did I mention the staff was very nice? Anyways here goes.... Cappuccino Review Flat white? Blank stare, which to be fair, it's a pretty obscure question unless you really know your cappuccinos. Traditional cappuccino? Nope, they start at the 12oz size just like at Starbucks and every other non high-end coffee shop. The Shot: Average. The Milk: I was already disillusioned so I forgot to ask. It wasn't anything special. Service: Friendly and quick. I was the only one there so it's hard to gauge. Ambiance: Not a sit-down place so not really relevant. Conclusion: I'm really sorry but this place is nothing special. If you don't like chain stores like Peet's or Starbucks, this place is fine, but if you're really into coffee, keep looking, I'll let you know when I find a great place in Novato, if such a place exists. So far, Acre in Petaluma is the closest decent coffee shop I've found. read more

winter road bike...sunny, but temperatures in forties..chilly winds blowing...marin coffee roasters...handcrafted coffees sign....wooden coffee shop....wooden tables plenty in...bench seating out....counter resgister order....quick medium coffee $1.75...tasty toasty roasty...hot melting hands...coffee with bite and strength...quite rich dark roast...liking sip and sip.... south beach, san francisco to point reyes and return....89.1 miles distance...4,368 calories burned....06:16:40 hr:mm:ss duration...feeling cold and worn....death becomes me.. read more

This is one of the small jewels I have found while exiled to the suburbs that keeps me sane (the others being all the parking at Kaiser Novato, REAL Mexican food, and Orchid Blossom Nails) and has kept me from running in front of traffic on 101 south in an effort to go 'home.' It's now become a morning ritual: I pull up at MCR and pour me a hot, delicious cup of coffee to get me through my first few grueling hours at work (you know, checking email and Facebook, dodging calls, shuffling paperwork). It's the crew that makes this place - mostly college-aged folks with ready smiles and genuine friendliness. They've gotten to know me and depending on the hour of the day (AM - large coffee, lowfat milk, two sugars; PM - iced coconut latte) they often as not just walk up with my order already done. I try to tip them well because these guys work HARD and I can't even imagine the kind of fussy Marin County BS they must have to deal with ('yeah, give me a venti half-caf nonfat low-froth with a shot of hazelnut, and junior will have warmed lactose-free milk, please make sure it does not exceed exactly 90 degrees Fahrenheit,' sans thank you or tip). As an added bonus, you can buy a prepaid card there......i tend to load one up with $50 every so often and then I don't have to worry about having any cash (except for tips, hint hint) standing between me and my brain juice. This place really does add a bit of joy to my day. I'm counting the days until I see Novato in my rear-view mirror, and when that day finally comes (please Jesus), this is the FIRST place I'll miss). read more

It is drive thru coffee that is quick. They have iced coffee that is amazing for $2. That is awesome. And I have always had great service no mAtter how busy they are. They are always patient,quick, and cheerful! What more can you ask for when the coffee is fantastic as well?!? Oh maybe later hours? More of their kind of store. About it read more

Who needs a starbucks or peets with marin coffee roasters around? Love the freshness and non "generic" concoction of drinks offered. read more

Showed up on a Friday morning around 6:30. At first they only had one person working and then when another showed up the line went quick. Prices are reasonable.They are very friendly and it's nice that they come right to your car. I ordered a hot chocolate and it was good. Will definitely be back. read more

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Let me start by saying their coffee is good. Unfortunately their coffee cups SUCK! I have had hot coffee drip on my hand, lap, and car cup holders. Speaking of hot coffee, it's like freakin lava! I have to let it sit for a good 30 mins before I can drink it, isn't there a certain temperature it cannot exceed?? It's a shame, I like their coffee but might have to go somewhere where the cup won't melt by the time I get to work. read more

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I like to support shall business and this is a nice little coffee stop! They have a drive through and that's so convenient! The coffee is terrific and the staff is friendly. They have a few food items to choose from and may benefit from a slightly larger selection. Otherwise excellent job!!! read more

Knew I was coming here while waiting for a smog check across the street. The two gents working here were highly service-oriented, and one gent came right outside (I did not drive up) and took my order. We talked a little college football and I also ordered a scone. Great service, great people! read more

Marin Coffee Roasters drive-thru is great when you look like crap and don't want to get out of your car or if you have kids! The North beach roast is to dark for me. The Costa Rica is super strong and very tasteful! Also, the Barista Claudia is great read more

Honestly you might as well just pull up and tell them to give you whatever because I haven't been given what I've ordered. Not sure what's going on with this place recently but the past few times everything was just wrong and they don't bother to correct. I called them the last two times after I've driven away with the wrong order and they didn't care. read more