Everything, Most Important: The caffee tastes good!!! Also service fast and professional! read more

Right in middle of mill valley downtown with live band music and lively vibes. Grabbed the mezze plate and draft Peroni to quench the nice warm weather and post hiking. While Presidio and GGate was breezy to walk out, this lil town is protected by the Mt Tam and no breeze. Quick n pleasant service - plenty of indoor and outdoor seating..and during summer plenty of local bands performing. read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Mezze plate + Peroni - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Really cool concept: a bookstore, cafe, a quiet side and a lively side with live music, wine beer and a crowd under the redwood trees. A gathering spot for the locals in North Bay Area. Lovely place, ample seating. Love that it has an introvert's side and an extrovert's side. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seems to attract crowds of all ages. Lots of parents enjoying a glass of wine while wearing their babies. read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Such a darling little cafe and small bookshop in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. The menu is small, but I was able to veganize the mezze plate (no cheese), and they have so many delicious teas and speciality hot drinks. Decent amount of inside and outside seating. The selection of books is so great for such a small space, we usually find plenty that we have already read or want to read. It's especially charming over the holidays with the view of the beautiful Christmas tree outside in the courtyard. Looking forward to many more visits here! read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We had an iced latte, hot black tea with milk, and split an avocado toast. All were great. Beautiful setting in the middle of Mill Valley. read more

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Surprised by the 3.9 overall review... I always enjoy the Depot. Great iced lattes, delicious treats, nice little bookstore, and wonderful outdoor patio. Great music on weekends too. I love going there to read or meet up with a friend or colleague. read more

I had a good experience. The food was delicious. The ice tea was fine. The line can become very long very quickly. Customers stand in line to order, pay and take a number. It's a very laid back, casual location. There is some seating indoors, much is outdoors. The bathrooms are outdoors. read more

Seasonal, fresh, and exactly what you want for a slow weekend brunch. Order at the counter inside, grab a table, and enjoy the scene. Great for people watching, unwinding, and bringing your dog. A very Mill Valley kind of spot. read more

Today we wanted to go to breakfast while in beautiful Mill Valley, and I found this amazing little spot.. When we walked in first you walk past the pastry counter..The pastries were beautiful , but we didnt have one this time.. We both ordered The Mill Valley breakfast, that had baby fingerling potatoes, bacon, eggs over medium, and the toast..Wow I have to tell you the toast was a stand out..I like toast in general but the bread that they used, so good you have to try it..The bacon was great, the eggs were perfectly cooked, the potatoes as well..It was a perfect breakfast..It was a cute little place with a book store as well, which we did check out and bought 2 books.The outdoor seating was not only in front of the bookstore/restaurant..But they had plenty of tables inside and a back patio as well.. I loved the decor, the art on the walls and the very cool clocks. Breakfast is actually my favorite meal.. I loved the whole vibe..I'd definitely go again.. read more

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Fantastic local cafe in downtown Mill Valley. The owner, Paul, is lovely. Laid-back neighborly atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and good food as well as live music on weekends, trivia and other fun activities. We're lucky to have this spot inn our town. read more

The lunch I had here with my family from this restaurant was really good. The Mediterranean plate was amazing. The chicken was cooked with perfection. The rice and the hummus were delicious too. I highly recommend this place. The service was very nice and the overall ambiance was amazing as well . I give them 5 stars read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Meditation chicken plate - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We were on our way to Muir Beach and decided to stop in here for some coffee and pastries. A cafe and bookstore in one? I'm in! This place was lively on a Friday morning. Plenty of people sitting on the patio and in each of the two indoor areas. I got a white chocolate chip cookie and lavender latte. Both were delicious. I could see myself getting a book here one day and just spending an afternoon with a coffee and sweet treat. Definitely planning to come back! read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Nice bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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Cute and cozy cafe in the downtown area. I visited on a Friday late morning and the wait was not long. You order at the counter and find a table to sit at. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the atmosphere was relaxed. People were enjoying their food and drinks, chatting, reading, and working on their laptops. I ordered an omelette and cortado and both were good. I like how there's a bookstore attached to the cafe so you can browse while you wait for your food. Overall, a great spot to take a break or hangout. read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

We came here for a trivia with a large group. The food and drinks were great, and service fine. The place was packed! I'd like to come back for a more relaxing visit next time, in a more comfortable seat. read more

This place is conveniently in the center of town, as it was the old railway depot. With that said, the parking is a bit cramped on the weekends! Lots of full meter parking. We came by on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30PM. We had previously parked for a walk around town, and it took around 5-10 minutes of circling to park. The place seemed busy, and they have patio seating in the front(facing the street), and back(facing the plaza). We found some outdoor seating in the back so our pup can join us, and found thay most other tables has dogs too. It's a dog lovers heaven, but the tables and seats are quite close together. So, when we were trying to leave and a little chihuahua who had been inciting fights with all the dogs it walked past, it was tight finding an alternative route. Most other dogs were well behaved. I ordered a: - Apple and peanut butter French toast - $16 - star rating 3/5 - This sounded quite good on the menu, but I was shocked when the server was brought us our food. The French toast was a single toast for $16. This is the most expensive French toast I've ever had, as usually, it's 2 or more pieces. The flavor profile wasn't bad, the apples were sweet and the peanut butter wasn't too strong. A little soggy, but otherwise not too bad. Would've liked it to be a little more browned and crispy. - Match latte - - $6 - star rating- 3/5 It's a matcha latte on the less sweeter side. Not much to it other than matching bad milk. Not the best I've had, not the worst, just basic. Overall, it was a good experience. They have water cups you can fill yourself. It was a really nice day to sit outside and eat. Nonetheless, still shock the French toast was so small. read more

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My best friend and I, went for a hike to cascade falls, sadly we could not find any "well it was there but no as we expected" so we walked all the way to downtown and we found this depot cafe book store, we grabbed breakfast, we order chai latte very creamy and you can taste the spices, but since I don't drink milk I was able to smell the spices and the avocado toast very refresh, no overwhelm in seasoning the slice of bread was deliciously crispy a really nice touch from the onion pickles! I got a cortado it was ok, smooth crema, not burn, but it taste a bit acidic probably made it with medium roast coffee I didn't taste much the almond milk but it was a good drink while eating the egg sandwich, the bread had the crispy crust and the softness in the inside, the aioli sauce OMG!!!! so amazing smooth in flavor, not to spicy, very nice balanced mix of flavor the onion pickles give it a nice tart taste to each bite between the egg and the sausage very nice filling sandwich. We will totally come back if we are around the area. Not too expensive tho!!! Very affordable, we sat outside it was a nice day to do that too dog friendly and the fun side is there is a book store too. Make sure when you finished eating to clean up behind yourself there are couple trays where you place all dirty dishes and trash cans for the dirty napkins read more

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Bustling cafe with an expansive outdoor space welcoming families, couples, children and pets in the middle of downtown on a bustling Sunday afternoon. Indoor seating was available, nestled alongside a small curated bookstore! Brunch options were reasonably priced and well presented and the hand crafted coffee hit the spot! read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I went here with my girlfriend for a light dinner. The Chai, Mint Tea, and Mezze Plate were superb. It is an excellent location with a cozy atmosphere and lovely aesthetic. A great place for a quick coffee or a casual meal. However, the star of the evening was Mike, our server. He overheard that I was vegan and had ordered a non-vegan dish. Instead of saying nothing, he not only warned me about the non-vegan ingredients, but had the kitchen prepare separate plates for me and my non-vegan girlfriend. It was the kind of hospitality that turns a simple meal into a lovely night out. I felt listened to and cared for. The Depot is lucky to have Mike! read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Beautiful Patio Seating - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

The Mill Valley Depot of a place of 1,000 smiles. Children, adults of all ages and dogs mingle in a contented, relaxed atmosphere populated with books, good food and wonderful live music. read more

Super cute bookstore inside the coffee shop. Small but mighty! They have the newest books, local nature books, journals, gifts, CA souvenirs and an entire corner is dedicated to kids books, activity kits and plushies. There's a bathroom in the back, but there's also two additional ones on the other side. I didn't go to the coffee shop side but the menu looked delicious. read more

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Such a cool place. There was music on Friday night, walked around and checked out the bookstore. Went back on Sunday to get the smoked salmon on bagel. I was a little disappointed that I had to put it together myself. Pickled onions would have made it a 5tar meal. The heirloom tomatoes were thick, couldn't put them On the bagel With everything else. Cucumbers and capers were yummy. Seating outside is great but the staff won't bring food very far outside. There are lots of benches and tables and I had to go find the waiter to get my food. read more

A wonderful place solo or with the family. Great location with beautiful views and a very neighborhood feel with the plaza. They have nice music on Fri/Sat. My kids love it & I'm a big fan read more

This is a wonderful place for coffee in a big mug or a glass of wine in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. I'm so glad they reopened after being closed for a while. It's centrally located downtown, it feels like the Grand Central Station of Mill Valley with all sorts of people congregating on the outside patio especially when the weather is nice and there is live music. The location is also easy for hiking since many staircases are nearby for an urban hike in Mill Valley. It's a few blocks away to the Bernard Steps (#50) and the Madrona Steps (#49) and about a mile walk for the Cascade Waterfall. read more

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A cute little coffee and breakfast shop .. I like it . It's a good place to get breakfast and sit and people watch while you eat. Outside is kind of cramped a bit with the tables close. It was honey , but I would rather have a little more room around me .. that's just a personal preference. The menu looked pretty good to me and I find that there is something for everyone. I like the mochas myself . read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - The sign - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

The Depot has the best breakfast sandwich in Marin. I've tried them all over the county and theirs is tops.

Great location, atmosphere, outside area, service and pretty good food and beer, will recommend, will come back, thank you

Service terrible Arrogant Sloppy staff Unfriendly have bad attitude Think they are too good to be servers Exhaustingly cliche read more

Amazing food, wine, coffee, outstanding service, gorgeous patio, really nice & friendly clientele, and yes books, trivia, music, mahjong--why go anywhere else? read more

A cute and unique little train station turned cafe and bookstore in Mill Valley. I ordered an iced mocha latte with oat milk and Ghiradelli chocolate per the cashier's recommendation. I love a good cup of coffee on the sweeter dessert side, and I thought it was perfectly flavored, rich and had a bold coffee taste. The outdoor seating area was lively with kids playing, people sitting outside enjoying the sunshine and a band playing live music for the diners. It seemed like the hotspot of downtown Mill Valley and I wish we could have had more time in the area to hang out! read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - ghirardelli chocolate iced mocha - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I came here for lunch today. The service was mediocre--not terrible, but nothing memorable. The real reason I'm writing this review is because of the breakfast burrito I ordered. It was really disappointing. Not only did it lack flavor, but it was very small. I normally eat small portions, but even for me this was way too little. For $20, I expected a filling and flavorful burrito, but it fell short in both portion size and taste. I would consider coming back to the restaurant, but I definitely would not order the burrito again. read more

Decided to try this cafe as it was the only one open in the downtown around 6. When visiting Mill Valley, I usually opt to go to Equator Coffee which is right across the street. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the Depot Cafe uses Equator coffee beans! The latte was a good size and delicious. I really liked that it came in a glass cup as well as long as you ask for a 'for here' cup. The tiramisu was really tasty as well! Although, both items were pretty pricy... I would have liked to sit outside, but the patio was completely packed as a trivia game was going on (Thursday night). Cant speak to how crowded the outside is on a usual night. read more

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Excellent Service! The chef actually changed the flavors of the chia pudding! Thank you, sometimes I miss the blue berry one too though. They have delicious food! And to go good is just as yummy too. I always get the chia pudding, a coffee (they have equator) and I love the Mezze Plate. The best hummus is so delicious and different. Definitely on the pricey side! Parking is easy considering downtown mill valley. Yum, read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - To go bar - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Only $14 for a delicious open face toasted NY bagel with cream cheese, capers, sliced tomato and red onion - what a great deal! This would easily be twice the price in the east bay. Great service and casual Sunday morning ambience - great fun to eavesdrop on the opinionated book store argument background noise punctuated by the espresso machine. read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Smoked Salmon Toast - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

located at the epicenter of MV, both historically and physically, the Depot is at once warm and welcoming. Longtime restauranteur Lazzareschi and Chef Waters have teamed up to give us, as close as possible, a taste of the true euro style public plaza. With a full bookstore, music and trivia events, there's always something special going on! read more

Visited on a rainy Friday afternoon. Overall a mixed bag. The good - lots of places to sit, cozy fires going outside (although it was too cold to sit out), cardamom bun was delicious, service was prompt. The OK - the "tea cake" was just banana bread and a pretty average one at that. Not worth $5. The bad - it was pretty cold inside since the doors were wide open and my drip coffee was only lukewarm when served. read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Top: "tea cake" (aka banana bread), bottom: cardamom bun (yum!) - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

SETTING/AMBIENCE: Cute little cafe in downtown Mill Valley. They have indoor tables where you can sit/relax and a large outdoor patio with plenty of shaded seating. Bookstore is cute and has its own check out counter there if you want to make a purchase. FOOD/DRINKS: I was surprised to see that they have a good selection of pastries, salads, and sandwiches. I ordered their chai which is not that spicy, I liked it! SERVICE: Ok - I feel communication could be improved - at least two of the employees we encountered seemed a little spaced out. The one taking our order made two errors on our drinks and the one bringing out our order wasn't sure what she was taking to us (is it a latte or a chai?). Also, we ordered 4 pastries and were given 6... read more

Mill Valley Depot Cafe And Bookstore - Cafes Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Love this place. great service. Good coffee and good staff. Nice outdoor space and depot Omelette was delicious as well.

Great community hangout with great vibes, great coffee, and great food. A Mill Valley institution.

A fast friendly and local favorite. Pup was welcome on the patio. A cool and relaxed vibe ! When in Cali we love the side salads and this was no exception to light and tasty, a great offset to a grilled cheese with Fontina. We will be back! read more

What a great place! Good food, fun place, indoors and outdoors, people watching, dog petting, and friendly staff. Nice little bookstore/gift shop as well. Perfect place to meet up with friends, enjoy music, play trivia, as well as watch the kiddos play in the trees. People of all ages enjoy the food, vibe, cafe, and patio with all that it offers. I'm a local and this is my meetup place. Love it! read more