Wanted a scone but I saw flies on it NOT GOOD !!!! So I didn't buy !!! Sad Your coffee is good read more

Love the energy in here. Friendly, efficient. Interesting drinks with good explanations and an eye on being healthy. And Red Bird baked goods rock! Saved me a trip over there. Having said that I was surprised that none of their alternative milks were unsweetened. Today I got a latte with their house made coconut-hemp milk which is sweetened with dates. Great - I often blend a date into my home brew. This was much sweeter though I still give them BIG kudos for taking this step! My drink was solid otherwise but it was a wobble for me. Got a turmeric latte awhile back which was pretty intense but I'm still going to go back and try again to find my drink here 'cuz I still like this place. read more

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I had never been but heard great things. I ordered online which was super easy. I ordered a a breakfast sandwich with bacon and an americano. The ambience was really fun, and the branding was really something. The sandwich was delicious, the English muffin was so delicious. I really loved all the hot sauce choices they had as well! I definitely will be back!! read more

The Iced Cardamom Rose Latte was alright. It tasted good and I still finished it, but it wasn't too memorable for me. I thought it was a bit expensive, given the size of the latte. It seemed like a nice coffee shop to chill with friends. It was pretty loud when I was there, so I don't know if it would be a good study spot (depending on when you go). read more

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The cafe is very nicely done and the service was great. Bought a bag of beans for our espresso machine and I will be replacing our regular coffee with retrograde. Looking forward to the Petaluma location opening. read more

I simply couldn't love this cafe any more than I already do. I love that they make their own syrups (never too sweet) and rotate their specials and are always doing cool flavored beverages. I love that they roast their own beans and have a recycling program for their bags. I love that they use local ingredients and support local vendors (and are a pickup site for a local CSA). I love that they support local artists and display different art all the time. I love that they have gluten free options and vegan options to appeal to lots of different folks. The list is unending! Danielle and Casey are constantly improving things all around, thinking of ways to create an even better experience. Still my favorite coffee shop even since I moved 30 minutes away 5 years ago. Keep up the great work! read more

Terrible experience and the most dumbest policy I've ever encountered. We tried to buy 10 pastries for our team, but were told there's a 6-per-customer limit. We offered to make two separate purchases, but they refused because we came together. That makes absolutely no sense--why turn away paying customers who just want to enjoy your pastries? Very disappointing experience and poor customer service. Not coming back here! read more

Latte with hemp coconut milk was very unique and delicious. Highly recommend the coconut milk if you want a substitute. Mocha also tasted strong as well. Rare to find a spot offering 16oz cup size and still retain good coffee flavours. Very neat inside as well. read more

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Wow this coffee is really good! Tastes totally different than SBUX. Enjoyed our visit

So I called the Sebastopol cafe to ask about beans and the nice girl told me about a kiosk at barn 54 I was so happy to hear my dream beans were just down the way from me casa so I figured they had a small store there and walked in to see a modest shelf with fresh beans in beautiful blue bags just staring at me grabbed a bag and realized I didn't know how to pay I had exactly one ten spot one 5 spot and three ones I was like it's a miracle it was meant to beans I was so happy to see it all worked perfectly thanks for my beautiful beans damn they smell deeeeeelicious !!!! Thanks for roasting so good and close by !!! read more

A nice clean ice coffee. If the indoor area is too busy, if you go around the corner to the right, there's an outdoor seating area that's pretty nice too. read more

I had an excellent cappuccino (shoutout to the barista), and my son wolfed down his cinnamon roll, which was from Red Bird Bakery but sold at Retrograde. The staff is very friendly, and the cafe has a very nice atmosphere. There were games and books to keep us entertained, too! read more

This coffee spot is my absolute favorite coffee spot and today I tried the lavender addition to your coffee and it makes it super crazy delicious and it enhances your coffee it doesn't take over at all and I will most likely order it every time I come here they also have a chicory flavor as well. We also ordered the breakfast sandwich it comes on a fresh made English muffin and it's spectacular fluffy moist and crazy delicious came with eggs with spinach yes please cheddar cheese and of course bacon it was delicious perfection and I want another one like right now!!! We also got the pop-tart a nice treat crisp sweet yummy. Everything we tried was just delicious oh they have really cute Merch I got an adorable black sweatshirt with their moon man holding a coffee of course lol it's crazy popular they most likely will have a long line so let that go chill on your phone it's worth the wait super delicious I am already planning to swing by tomorrow maybe I'll see you there clink clink. Cheers all see you on Yelp #307 review 01/22/23 read more

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My favorite coffee place in Sonoma County. The atmosphere is so energizing, warm, and inviting to all! The employees are so nice, and always seem genuinely happy to be there. I always feel happy supporting a business where the employees seem to be happy & treated well! And on top of all that, the espresso drinks are consistently delicious and they have a rotating selection of fun & creative seasonal drinks. read more

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[REVIEW WRITTEN: 12/3] This place is a dream - YUM, YUM coffee in your belly! Plus, this shop has great swag! TLDR Deets: + Inside & 2 outdoor patio (parklet in front, patio in back! ROFL - that sounded mullet-like) + Loyalty reward program - sign up! They will send specials and discounts via text message! + Free Wi-Fi + Parking is available on the street (tough to grab a spot sometimes), but there is a free city lot kitty-corner to the shop. + Check-in on Yelp and receive a bonus (at the time the review was written - it was a $1 off) + Food and pastries are available. Vegan options as well. :) + Cool, unique drinks - check out their menu read more

This place wins award for most unique latte flavors! We tried the beet latte, which hit the spot for an afternoon energy boost without the caffeine. The drink was reminiscent of chai with a beet juice flavor and subtle sweetness (which can be adjusted). Great service and roomy, pleasant ambiance. read more

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this place ticks all the boxes, great coffee, great atmosphere, kid friendly and great service. I want to specifically mention the service, my daughter and I went the day after Thanksgiving. It was super busy, the line was really long, I had never been there and I had a lot of questions about the menu because I didn't see it until I was literally at the register ordering, I felt the pressure because of the amount of people behind me, but nobody made me feel rushed or inconvenienced that I had questions and I appreciated that so much. They were staffed appropriately for the amount of people they were serving. I know for me, with eating out being so expensive these days, service matters. It will literally make or break the place for me. So I appreciate the good service reasonable prices great ambience my daughter and I will definitely go back, ps try the pumpkin butter read more

Nice spot. My go-to place to do some work if I'm in the area. It feels cozy. Coffee is good. It's all just good vibes.

Out of towners looking for coffee & breakfast options. This was a great spot for coffee, pastries & breakfast sandwiches. The drip coffee and pour overs were great. Friendly service! Lots of vegan options if you need. The pastries were great! Nice community atmosphere. Clean & cozy. read more

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Wonderful roastery! The coffee came in 8 o cups which i love. The barista was nice and the cashier even took the time to tell me about the flowers i was looking at and what farm they come from and that they can do arrangements and weekly deliveries! Everyone was doing their job well :) The space itself had natural light and plants and art so it won all the points as far as im concerned and .. there is a bathroom in the courtyard behind the cafe ! read more

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There are a bunch of coffee shops in this very small town, each has their charm, or, just happens to be the closest to the consumer: a lot people need their coffee immediately in the morning, and that dictates their location, and I get year, but I would suggest this location above others simply because the coffee is exceptional, and it's a beautiful place. I was able to get a bunch of paperwork done, and I recommended to anyone it's worth the distance, some people may drive by it and never see it, it's just one of those things... Or requires street parking, but it's worth it. read more

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This is a solid coffee shop. Personally, the coffee is too acidic for me, but you might like it! I ordered a Vanilla Latte, a Dirty Chai with oat milk, and a Mocha with whole milk. I didn't love the vanilla syrup, it tasted kinda artificial, but overall it was a pretty standard latte. The Dirty Chai was super strong and too bitter for my taste, but if you like it strong, I recommend! The Mocha was kind of chalky and I didn't love the flavor, but if you like a darker/richer coffee, I also recommend this drink. The cookies are SO GOOD!! I definitely recommend getting one or a couple...It is soft on the inside but crisp on the outside and nice and sweet! Please note: this is all just my opinion! You could totally enjoy their coffee, I just haven't tried any coffee drinks from here that I absolutely love. Parking is relatively easy if you come at a less busy time of day. The service is good (very nice and friendly) and the business as a whole is super open, pretty and cute! They have a full and delicious looking pastry case and their other food looks so good, which I plan to try one day. :) read more

I haven't been out and about in Sebastopol too much but I'm coming back here for caffeine and their egg sandwich when I do! Driving for about two hours I finally get into town, hungry and sleepy at 815am. So I pull over and look up coffee places and for whatever reason this seemed to be one i wanted to try. It's still the covid era so the shop was open and airy without any seating indoors. I ordered a ham and cheese croissant and latte, then a plain breakfast sandwich on an English Muffin after seeing they had hot food. Sipping the luxurious latte while I wait for them to finish the sandwich I walked around the perimeter of the store and took a closer look at their shwag.They had some very soft T-shirts with cute astronaut logo that I may have to get when I'm not rushing to the next meeting. The sandwich was amazingly good. I don't know where they get their muffin but it was definitely more like a biscuit than your standard Thomas's and the egg, even though was square-shaped had kale and greenery. Five stars for the surprisingly not dry egg sando and latte. Prices were comparable to SF so I'd take half star for that but would still funnel folks there when in the area :) read more

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Can't say enough amazing things about this coffee shop. Some of the best coffee I've had in a long time, so much so that when I'm in town I try to find a reason to make my way over to Sebastopol. I've taken many friends here and we've all collectively agreed this is some of, if not the best coffee we've had in Sonoma County. A great local coffee shop, with friendly workers, and plenty of space for the many customers walking through the door. They'll keep my business for many years to come. read more

Retrograde Coffee Roasters - Vanilla Latte, Tiramisu Latte, Peppermint Mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Came into town for a little weekend getaway with the hubs. Saw tons of good reviews so decided to try it out. So glad we did! Love the atmosphere, the coffee, food, and the service! We ordered the: - big easy cold brew coffee 5/5! The flavor of the coffee alone is something I'd come back for. - the beet latte with a shot of espresso (because this is a no-caffeine option otherwise) 5/5! The cardamom was a little stronger than I thought but it was going to be but it was a nice surprise. The foam art is always a fave of mine. - fruit danish 5/5! Made fresh and so delicious - breakfast sandwich and added bacon 5/5! The owner was the one to take my order and she was the sweetest! Such great customer service. We will definitely be back anytime we are in the area! read more

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I had the pleasure of experiencing Retrograde Roasters over 2022 Sonoma County Restaurant Week. I have been introduced to their coffee previously through Penngrove Market in Penngrove, California. The owners were always so pleasant when dropping off their coffee beans. When you walk into the Cafe, you are shocked at the size! I had no idea driving by how big it is inside. Plenty of table space to enjoy a book, bring a laptop and utilize their WiFi or enjoy a Pastry. Get this, they have a Build- your- own- toast wall! Pick your choice of locally sourced bread, (hey gluten free family, they carry Mama Mel's! ) and load it up with so many different options! They literally have Pastry options for every dietary need. Vegan Pastrys from Morning Ritual. Mondays are for Sonoma Mountain Pastrys. Red Bird bakery in house every day! Now the amount of coffee options is unreal. Endless different beans to buy and take home. Super creative menu! They even had a beet latte and vegan caramel latte when I visited. I went with a 16 oz Milky way blend, (their house blend) and a chocolate croissant from Red Bird! (Used to be my guilty pleasure when I worked previously at Penngrove Market.) What a delight! I will be back! read more

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The food and drinks were fine. However, the place was very crowded and noisy. Maybe just not a good fit for my personality?

My favorite coffee shop! Amazing tasting coffee and drinks with great customer service. Plenty of space indoor and out to enjoy my drinks and food. I don't live too close, but will always try to make a trip out to get a drink. I hope they expand, maybe to the Cotati or Petaluma area. read more

Fun spot and great coffee! I enjoyed a banana coconut latte with homemade Hemp milk! As well as an almond croissant yum! read more

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What a cute little coffee shop. I walked into this coffee shop and immediately knew I wanted to stay here forever. It just feels like home. I ordered a Charcoal Rose Latte. It was absolutely dream. Having only tried the Charcoal coffee once before, I didn't know what to expect. But it was delicious. I was told to make sure I hydrate with lots of water because of its detoxifying effects from the Charcoal itself. I will definitely go back to try many other drinks and eats on their extensive menu. From their beans, merch to the drinks and eats, this coffee shop has everything you need to get your morning started right! read more

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This is our favorite coffee shop in the area. Super friendly and great coffee with a wide variety of drinks and monthly specials. We get their coffee ground for our home espresso too! The owners really care about service and the coffee experience and are always improving the space. read more

My husband & I LOVE Retrograde. Danielle, Casey, and their staff are absolutely amazing and always so kind. Whenever we're in the area for work, we always make sure to get some coffee from Retrograde and try their latest specials. We really recommend trying any of their season specials especially around the holidays. They are DIVINE. Also, we love they support local bakeries for their pastries & treats. We love getting their ham & cheese croissant from Red Bird Bakery. We wish we could go to their shop more often and our only complaint is we need a place like Retrograde in the East Bay Area. read more

Just average at best. Owners are arrogant and they don't seem to care what the customer actually wants because... well, they know best lol Dont even bother telling them if they get your order wrong. It won't go well. read more

Whatever drink you order - have it with their homemade hemp coconut milk. Homemade plant milks are so hard to come by and theirs is so delicious I always end up ordering another latte. read more

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Wonderful coffee, great breakfast sandwich, positive vibe. Love their decaf. The owners are lovely and kind people who run their business with the utmost integrity. A beautiful illustration of Sebastopol community! I love this cafe. read more

Good coffee, breakfast pastries and outdoor seating with sidewalk chalk for the kiddos read more

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Tried this place on our way back to the Bay Area from Sonoma Zipline adventures. What a great little find! We tried their Beet latte and Turmeric latte, with oat milk and hemp coconut milk respectively. The servers were friendly and nice and made good recommendations. The decor is very lively and the location of the shop is perfect-close to restaurants, bookstores etc. Definitely recommend. read more

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Cute coffee shop along Main Street, with random merchandise as well. We tried the Rose Charcoal Latte a lot of Yelp reviews were talking about - the drink was okay! Not too sweet, charcoal, with a cute design on top .... However I didn't taste any rose at all. Was disappointed on the lack of rose flavor - so I'm not sure if they forgot? Because there wasn't even a tiny hint of it. Beyond that, nice place to study and relax with a cup of coffee. read more

I had the turmeric latte and yummy!! That is the smoothest turmeric latte I've had! Plus this little town is just soooo adorable!! Love visiting this area!! Highly recommend getting your coffee from Retrograde!! read more

Retrograde Coffee Roasters - Turmeric Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Sebastopol, California

A friend and I visited Retrograde Coffee Roasters as our mid-point treat after walking the Joe Rodota Trail from Santa Rosa to Sebastopol. We both wanted an iced coffee of sorts, so we got the Milky Way Nitro Cold Coffees with house-made vanilla syrup in them. The square ice cubes that came in our coffees were fun, and the heart-shaped reusable straws for Valentine's Day were super cute. The Milky Way Nitro Cold Coffees, on the other hand, were not so cute. They were sour in flavor. I know the proper term is probably acidic, but these were definitely that. We both took our first sips of our Milky Way Nitro Cold Coffees while walking back towards the Joe Rodota Trail, and we immediately thought of returning to Retrograde to see if maybe they had given us the wrong drinks or a bad batch, but for fear of not wanting to be "Karens" and for fear of not wanting to insult an otherwise adorable establishment, we ended up calling by phone to see if the staff would describe the Milky Way Nitro Cold Coffees as acidic. (We used the term sour, as that's what first came to our minds upon sipping them, but the gentleman who answered the phone reassured us that he wouldn't describe any of their coffees as sour.) That interaction solidified our decision to just accept this experience as a loss and to not insult a local business by going back and asking if we got a bad batch of coffee. It was sad to toss our Milky Way Nitro Cold Coffees into the bushes along the Joe Rodota Trail as we walked back to Santa Rosa, but there was no way that we were going to drink them. We tried to see the positives in our botched iced coffee experience in that we got to try a different local business, and we got cute, heart-shaped, reusable straws out of it. The interior (and the exterior) of Retrograde Coffee Roasters is super cute and inviting. There wasn't an empty seat in the house upon our arrival, so we took that as a good sign. We loved the wall art by the register and the merchandise that they had for sale. The staff were super friendly, and we had good interactions with some of our fellow customers while waiting for our drinks. My friend and I SO wanted to love everything about this place, but unfortunately, the coffee was not for us. If you're a fan of the more acidic coffees, this is your place. read more