A couple friends had mentioned Angelicas serves up a nice high tea so decided to check them out for…read moreour birthdays. The patisserie is cozy with a few tables inside and a few small tables on the patio. As you enter, you immediately see the glass case with beautiful pastries and cakes. So exciting to see all of their gorgeous creations in our little town of Sebastopol. We had reservations for 1:00 and they sat us at one of their small tables by the door. It worked but it wasn't the most comfortable seat in the house as people were walking in and out of the door and the pastry case was right next to us. There was a group of four near the far end and they offered to move us but then we would have been sitting right next to them. They also have another small private room but that was going to be used for a wedding cake meeting. Gergana is the owner and she greeted us warmly. She said she took over the patisserie in 2019. The other employees were very sweet and helpful. They provided us with a tea menu so we could select a tea from their varied tea menu. They returned with little pots of tea for each of us. There were many people dropping by to pick up a pastry and drink and others stopped by to pick up their cake order. The employees were efficient and quick to help everyone. They refilled our tea pots with hot water and checked on us throughout our time there. The desserts on the top level were our favorites. It came with a candle which was very sweet. The sandwiches on the middle level were chicken, egg salad and cream cheese with cucumber. Our favorite was the chicken salad. Overall, it was a fun experience to savor all of their small samplings and Gergana is there to ensure everything runs smoothly so that your time there is relaxing and extra special. She even gave us a hug as we were leaving. I look forward to visiting this local patisserie again for a cup of a tea and a beautiful pastry.

Important: Placing a reservation for the West County High Tea service is recommended to ensure you…read morewill be able to have a table at your preferred time! Pros: I've visited several times for the bakery. The scones are my favorite as they are quite large and delicious, and I also tend to buy the Russian tea cakes as well. The macarons are a little harder and chewier than I expected, but they are still amazing. I actually found Patissierie Angelica specifically because I was looking for high tea services and thus have had their West County High Tea service twice. The second time I had the high tea service, I was given a private room! I particularly enjoyed the lemon curd, jam, and clotted cream with the scones. Patisserie Angelica is also located in a quiet and spacious part of Sebastopol; there is a parking lot that usually has space. Cons: The private room became a little stuffy as there was no air flow (other than an open window) nor air conditioning. However, things might have changed from the last time I was there. Overall: The bakery is truly amazing. I absolutely enjoy the desserts sold there and would love to have more of the high tea service in the future. It's perfect for private parties!

This is one of those places that you want to keep secret because it's so good (and you don't want…read moreto wait in longer lines!). If you haven't tried this place out yet, it's a must! They have daily selections based off the season and what they're able to source locally. My absolute favorite is the strawberry rhubarb scone, and any of their cheesy breads. You really can't go wrong with any of their goods, and they have the cutest garden space with tables. Definitely don't miss walking through it when you're there!

I read that some people said that this place is no longer as good, and I am here to say that was…read morenot our experience at all. What we ordered: Apricot chocolate chip scone - 10/10. Perfectly baked! These scones remind me a bit of a crumb cake. Such fresh ingredients and large sizing for the price. Strawberry rhubarb scone - 9/10. Not as perfectly baked as the apricot one, but still very good. Fougasse (with potato) - 10/10 Still warm! Hit the spot. Think cheese bread. Lots of different textures and flavors. Sweet bread bohemian - This is GIANT! It reminds me a bit of a raisin bread mixed with a cinnamon roll. The wait was about 10-15 minutes and ours was fortunately behind a very friendly and entertaining dog which passed the time more quickly. It also smells so good, so your mouth is watering by the time you reach the front. You can sit in the garden, which is a pleasant spot to eat your baked goods. Worth the drive!

Sorry for the late review! We had a girls' day out in the area and stopped by this café--and we…read moreended up coming back multiple times that same day because we loved it so much. The drinks were amazing, and I really enjoyed trying their creative specialty beverages. The pastries were fresh and delicious, and we couldn't resist taking some home. We also picked up a few jars of jam, which made for a great treat. The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, making each visit a wonderful experience. If you're in the area, this café is definitely worth a stop. I highly recommend it!

Great spot for come coffee!…read more I got an iced latte and sipped it while walking around Antique Society. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better pair. They also have some really unique sugars, including date sugars, which I bought for my diabetic grandma. They weren't sure whether the date sugar contained added cane sugar, so they called the owner right then to confirm before selling it to me, which I really appreciated. Great place to stop for some coffee, and a bonus that it's tucked inside one of the coolest antique shops in the greater Bay Area.

I CANNOT believe that I haven't reviewed this business already? You know those places that you go…read moreto so religiously that it's not even a choice anymore? This is one of those places for me. I've been coming here since high school which is (ahem...) a really long time ago. I always order the same things: an Irish Cream flavored creamy Italian soda and a backpacker cookie. Today, Vela was behind the counter when I came in. I started giving her my drink order and she finished it for me. Now, mind you, I grew up in Sebastopol, but I don't live in town anymore. I only end up passing through periodically, but apparently this combination is a little unique. I love it though. It tastes like melted ice cream or a perfect cream soda. Highly recommend. (This is also one of the only places I've ever run across creamy Italian sodas, but it's simply an Italian soda + some half and half. They always measure out the syrup and cream, so it's not too sweet. They typically stir it too before handing it to you and generally stay available for a moment to ensure you don't want them to adjust the balance of syrup, ice and sparkling water.) The backpacker cookie has oats, raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and walnuts. Now, I can be funny about both walnuts and raisins in my cookies, but they always get the balance just right! Also, when I came in a few months ago, they were out of backpackers and my son ordered a cinnamon flat. I ended up trying it and fell in love with it too! So, now I order both and share some with my son when I get home. I've met Bronwen, the owner, as well. One time when I dropped in, she noticed that I was ordering Irish Cream and said she'd wondered whether she should keep stocking that flavor. When she heard how much I loved it, she agreed to keep it stocked. I'll admit; that influences me when I'm driving through. Not that I wouldn't ordinarily choose to stop, but now I have an additional gratitude toward them. So glad that the new owners (Bronwen and her husband have apparently been the owners since 2020) have kept this institution here!

Cute little cookie shop in downtown Sebastopol. Easy to walk to from nearby parking areas and…read moreunique flavor options for cookies. To start, I do think the per-cookie prices are a bit high. However, the cookies are good, and the charming shop and staff make up for the high-ish prices. The flavors here are really unique. They have many classics, as well as some specialties like lavender, cinnamon, and ginger. I really enjoyed the lavender one. It was satisfying but also refreshing, all stuffed into a cookie. There isn't really anywhere to sit here, but I think it's more of a to-go place anyway. A beverage and cookie make a great snack to walk down the streets of downtown Sebastopol. This is also a great place for a gift. My grandma ended up grabbing some cookies as a gift for her neighbor, and they wrapped them up so nicely for her.

Red Bird helped make Christmas 2025 bright. I placed a pre-order for cinnamon rolls, holiday…read morecookies, dinner rolls, and a yule log. Pickup was easy. Everything tasted great and looked wonderful. I mean, check out that adorably decorated Buche de Noel! This business continued to be a family go-to for excellent pastries as well as celebratory cakes and desserts.

Get here early before they run out of pastries!!…read more Inside smells delicious. It's inviting and warm inside. There are a few tables to sit at. Aside from beautiful fresh artisan breads, they have a unique selection of baked goods such as pumpkin tea cakes, coffee filled morning buns, galettes, cranberry tarts, savory scones, vanilla crumb donuts, and vegan options. It is difficult to make a decision on what to get because everything looks delicious. It's a good thing the staff is patient with all their customers. I wanted to take a few home for the kids. I settled for a jam pocket, chocolate croissant, apple cinnamon scone, pistachio filled morning bun, and a sun-dried tomato, fennel, feta and spinach roll. The specialty coffee drinks also look amazing! I already had my coffee but I really wish I could've tried one of theirs. I think there was a marshmallow latte that looked intriguing! While I waited for my husband to pay, I tried one of the peanut butter cookie samples on top of the counter. Then we left. Guess what! After we had brunch with friends, we went back to Red Bird around 11:45 am because I really wanted a peanut butter cookie. Most things were sold out!!! Thank goodness they still had a couple of cookies left. Like I said, get there early or else they'll sell out!!

Such a cute cafe. Staff is very welcoming and sincerely kind…read more My friend ordered the Roasted Turkey sandwich and I ordered the French Dip Panini. Both were delicious but I'm definitely ordering the Roasted Turkey sandwich next time. The flavors of the cranberry and Dijon mustard were fantastic! Side salad the comes with both was good, as well. We also tried the lemon meringue tart and the raspberry cheesecake which were excellent!

What a cool little place. I love their outdoor seating, especially in the nice nook under the…read moretrees. Can't wait for summer to sit outside there. Great looking items in showcase. I hope they do so well!!! I'm not sure why I didn't care for the egg and cheese croissant but there are so many other things I want to try so I give them a pass on that at my first visit there.

Another fabulous visit. Took my mother-in-law to Goguette Bread today and couldn't resist buying…read moreeverything! Baguettes, pastries, ice cream. We arrived at 1:30 and scored the best selections. Thank goodness, because before we know it, the line was out the door. The staff and atmosphere is always so welcoming and lovely. A little touch of France in every bite!

AUG2025 Been by a few times. Luckily, I haven't had to brave…read moreany really long lines during off hours. There are always opportunities to try different samples when there. The space doesn't fit too many people so the line usually extended a little outside the door until space opened up. Service was always really helpful each time which was great with any questions I had. I noticed that things move pretty quickly as well linewise so it wouldn't be too bad either way. So far I've gotten the brioche provencale, regale, coup de cour, brioche cannelle (large pecan). Everything has been good but the cannelle has been my favorite so far. The crust is delectable and the ribbons are just sweet enough for me. I nibbled my way through that thing over a couple of weeks. The fruit adorning the pastries always had a great flavor to them. The coup de cour with blueberries was the most interesting I'd say. I really liked the balance between the fruit and the chocolate in the center. It wasn't too sweet which was great. The one thing I haven't tried are the actual loaves of bread. I grab too many pastries when I've gone, but I'll make sure not to get distracted the next time.

Village Bakery is an amazing bakery located on the edge of Santa Rosa. They had a huge assortment…read moreof different pastries and drinks. I ordered an Asiago pesto croissant, a chocolate raspberry tart and an iced Americano. All the food was AMAZING!! The staff were lovely and they have indoor and outdoor seating for any weather. If you're looking for a nice place to grab a drink and chat with a friend then Village Bakery is an absolute must!

Village Bakery is my definition of True Love!! By far the best I've ever had in the pastry and…read morecookie selections, from the chocolate croissant, pesto cheese croissant, lemon Poppy muffins, pumpkin scone and my favorite the chocolate chip cookie! I'm looking forward to trying EVERYTHING! I've tried most of these items from my Taylor Lane coffee shop in Sebastopol. I had to know where these delicious pastries were from because baby when I tell you they make me so happy, I mean it with my whole heart! I looked up this location and so glad they are close to my home. Love love love it here! I can't wait to try it all! The service I got was so pleasant. Very friendly ladies working. The place has a few tables inside, as well as outside. The prices are great, very affordable! Hell I think they can charge more! Talk about quality ingredients you can taste! Everything is made daily and always taste so fresh! I will absolutely be back!