I LOVE this place. I felt I should write a review at some point given how often I go here. I have been working from home and this is the only bakery/coffee shop I go to to get my work done. I live in Petaluma and it has been hard to find a place with a nice ambiance, good quality food, and good service to work in. But Sarmentine has truly met all these needs and I will continue to be a (almost) daily customer. Grateful for this place and the wonderful staff! read more

Visited on 8/23 during a short road trip with my sisters. While the pastries were tasty, the service left a lot to be desired. We arrived around 2pm--an hour before closing--and it was clear the staff was more focused on cleaning up than on serving customers. We stood at the counter waiting to order as several employees walked past us without acknowledging we were there. When we were finally helped, the first employee--though friendly--seemed distracted and couldn't remember our coffee order. Before sitting down, we also had to clean our own table, as no one had wiped it after the previous guests left. This added to the overall sense that customer experience wasn't a priority. Later, when my sister went up to place a second to-go order, she was completely ignored. She stood in the exact same spot we had ordered from earlier, but the second worker skipped over her to help customers who had just walked in. When my sister politely pointed out she'd been waiting, the worker snapped that she was "standing in the wrong spot." How is anyone supposed to know where to stand if there's no signage or clear system? Overall, the staff seemed miserable and uninterested in providing a welcoming experience. Sadly, despite the good pastries, the lack of basic courtesy and cleanliness means we won't be returning. read more

Sarmentine is our go-to bakery. Our favorite is the Abricotine and the Brioche (Orange) Bread.....which I make french toast out of regularly. We often buy the French baguette which is perfect for 2-3 people. Seriously, everything is delicious. I highly recommend Sarmentine Organic French Bakery! read more

Came here for their caneles because it is absolutely one of my favorite spots!! They are a local bakery with multiple locations one in Santa Rosa and one in Petaluma. The ambiance is absolutely stunning and their pastries are so delicious. Staff is always friendly as always. But hands down best caneles ever! read more

I have not had a chance to try the other dessert items, but I can say with very little hesitation that they make the best laminated dough pastries (croissants, kouign amann, etc) in Sonoma County. I highly recommend the plain, almond, and chocolate-almond croissants. During the morning rush, there can be a bit of a line up, however, thankfully, it moves reasonably quickly. I always take the pastries to go, so it's always felt a bit odd that they have such a large dining space that seemingly mostly goes unused most of the time. They have plenty of parking in front of the building as well as behind it. read more

I've loved Sarmentine from their start in Santa Rosa & constantly recommend them to friends and family so no complaints at all about the quality of their baked goods. But... They really must take a close look at staffing, especially during the morning rush. When there's a long line of customers and there's just one or two people working the counter, then a customer orders coffee ...then guess what? Yep, you now have a long line of pissed off customers that just keeps growing because now there's even fewer people left to serve customers. Some of your customers are retirees that can enjoy a leisurely cuppa and a croissant and that's great. But most folks probably have a morning commute still waiting for them and need to race off to work. Suggestion...maybe hiring a shift manager would help? Or If not, perhaps a bit of employee training would be good. read more

Everything is delicious. We have been here many times since it opened and we love everything from sweet and savory pastries to coffee to breads. read more

Nice pastries- you expect. Saturday's tasted day old. Giant 13$ quiche slices were delectable. Lack luster service. Interior is echoing / loud. Sound bouncing off hard interior. About 80 decibels. WCs OK. read more

this place is absolutely amazing. It is a must if you were in the Petaluma area treat yourself to their fresh bakery and you'll know why it's worth a trip. read more

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Your croquembouche tower is magnifique! Everyone at our bachelorette party loved it. We appreciate that your facility is peanut free and look forward to trying more of your signature and seasonal baked goods. read more

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The fruit tart was amazing. The fruit was fresh, the custard perfect, and the crust perfection. I'm only sorry that I shared it!

Unfriendly staff barked orders not more than 30 seconds upon entering that they'd only help us if we get in line between the red ropes. They messed up on our orders, which should have been repeated back to us. The pastries were ok, but definitely wouldn't come back. read more

I used to get my sourdough bread at Sprouts because it was so convenient- but once I tasted the difference between the bread at Sprouts and the bread at Sarmentine- it's a no-brainer. I go to Sarmentine. read more

This bakery makes me want to move to Petaluma! Great indoor seating area to hang out with a cup of coffee and a book. I got pastries to go. The Pan Suisse (which I don't think I have ever seen in the states) gets an A+ - soooo good! The fruit tartlet... what's higher than an A+?! Best I have ever had. Kinda wanted to cry when I finished it. The only disappointment was the chocolate eclair - the pastry cream inside is great but the chocolate frosting/ganache on the top is way too sweet. I wish I had gotten more to get me through the week! read more

Paris Brest filling was delicious. The outer pâte a choux was a bit dry. Overall with my latte it was filling and good. I will return to try more desserts! It was busy so the cashiers just got to the point and took orders. The place was slowly getting busy and it got louder and louder. read more

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I have purchased amazing breads and croissants from here. Today I had breakfast--buckwheat crepe. The small salad and dressing were great. As was the orange juice. The buckwheat crepe was terrible. Very dry crepe- which I assume is the buckwheat flour. I used the salad to moisten the crepe. Use some type of Alfredo, cheese sauce or hollandaise and white flour. Make smaller crepes, and roll them, like a typical crepe. read more

The cafe dining area is very open and inviting. The display cases are alluring and the pasties behind them even more! The service was great! Every pastry that my family tried, they loved! Absolutely will go back again. read more

Food excellent. Service, not. Ambiance meh. I was there early (7:30) and the three employees were talking about something for several minutes before I was acknowledged. Then I had to wait 15 minutes to get my matcha. While they took more orders, fulfilled those before mine, and talked more about something which needed to be addressed by a manager (no manager on duty). Not very professional read more

Delicious and Beautiful food! Classic French desserts and bread. I just wish it was in Marin!

Unreal pastries and croissants. After trying a variety of their options (almond croissant, passion fruit tart, pavlova, Saint honore) it's clear that every treat is made with care and quality ingredients, all were delicious! I can't wait to go back and try new items but will have a hard time not reordering the almond croissant and Saint Honore. I got lucky and there was no line but as I was leaving many people walked in at once. Definitely better to get there early. There was a young woman behind the counter who was lovely in answering my questions and giving recommendations after asking her. I made the mistake of not realizing how many options exist as I was mostly focused on the initial fridge case. You have to walk through the full line to really see all of the options. A hanging menu might be helpful so you can get a sense of the options while in line. read more

Absolutely stunning selection and I'm so glad I zoomed in on the map to see this a little closer! Everything I had was delicious and very high-quality. Friendly staff as well! I love a good canelé and there was the perfect texture inside and out! Please come support them they fully deserve the business! Also, plenty of seating inside for work and studying! read more

best bread in town, so happy I don't have to drive to Santa Rosa for it wonderful pastries, ample seating and great decor authentic options, some only available here read more

They woo you with beautiful looking food but service is way too slow. It took 25 mins to get a latte and some tea. I personally just didn't have time for that. The food was ok not great. Are a little took the rest home to my pig. Probably won't be back and for sure won't order coffee. read more

Let's just get this straight, the food and drinks were good but other then that it was just strange? The ambiance was awkward feeling and not cozy and the customer services was definitely not the best with it almost feeling robotic and not welcoming. read more

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Some of the pastries and breads are very good. Some not so good. The pear almond tart was very tasty, perfectly baked. Croissants seem short on butter but are crunchy. The vanilla eclair was very disappointing: it was a mass of too-sweet glaze accompanied by a little pastry cream. Could hardly taste the latter. (To be fair, I have yet to find a Bay Area bakery that *can* make an eclair successfully.) No outdoor seating and not near downtown. read more

We used to drive to the Santa Rosa location a couple times a month because it's so fantastic. So we were very excited when we heard the Petaluma location was opening. We have gone multiple times over the year or two they have been open and it has always been a bad experience. Not enough seating even though it's an open space. Hard to figure out how to order and you can't even see the menu board from where you do order, and now on four separate visits, our hot food from the back has been forgotten and we've either never received it and had to request our money back or told oh it's coming and then it miraculously appeared two minutes later. Honestly, today will be our last visit to this location and we will continue the trek up to Santa Rosa to enjoy Sarmentine experience that we love. read more

Quite expensive bakery but very tasty! We came during the soft opening and there were tons of family on a Sunday morning. Staff members are all super nice and helpful in narrowing our selection. We definitely spent more than we had expected at Sarmentine, but it's a splurge experience for sure :) read more

We might have to revisit this bakery earlier in the day - most of the pastries were gone by the time we arrived on a Saturday noon. I chose one of their specialty from Halloween and was disappointed - the croissant layers were dry and crunchy - I was eating layers of chips. My matcha was lacking in taste and I didn't have the heart to order anything else. read more

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Wow Exceptional! All organic and Locally sourced from farm to table. New French bakery in town. Highly recommend. Everything you could possibly want for the holidays. Elegant presentation really delightful. Lovely friendly staff. Only thing I might change is to put a little painted sign on the facade of building, b/c when you look in from the street it is easy to miss this little paradise. -a professional baker and chef. read more

Tasty old-world style bakery with a warm, clean & modern feel. Grab a pastry and a latte or cappuccino, and sit down, relax, indulge & ENJOY!. Great place to start any morning! read more

Excellent selection of French pastries and tasty cakes. Customer service is outstanding

Yum! A great addition to the midtown area. They've turned this building (which wasn't nice) into an impressive interior and nice clean exterior. Hoping they help bring life to this struggling mall. The interior is welcoming and smells delicious. Lots of great bread and pastry options. Good hot coffee and lattes. And the staff is friendly and efficient. read more

Lovely French bakery with very lovely pastries and sweets which are elegant and kinda pricey. However, if you were stuck entertaining your in-laws for Easter you deserve this week to purchase some very nice pastries. There isn't anything wrong with your in-laws at all. You love them dearly, however, when they arrive for the holidays it does get a little extra stressful. Splurge as your reward for being the perfect hostess. Remember always, your mother -in-law is the best! Everyone should be so lucky as you, she loves eating your meals. read more

I am blown away. Best pastries I've every had. Best croissant I've ever had besides in France. The service was also excellent. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Delighted to have Sarmentine in Petaluma! No need to drive to Sebastopol or Santa Rosa anymore. They are real French pastries not only do they look good they also taste delicious! Saint Honoré, flan Parisian , fruit tartelette, canelé ... all just what you would get in a French pâtisserie! The croissants are just perfection! Flaky and buttery, yum! Long lines so be patient it's totally worth your while! A bit on the pricey side but made with high quality and organic ingredients. FYI, they do special order for large cake. Will update once I get it. read more

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Staff is Friendly! Great choices that my family enjoys! Atmposhere looks so relaxed to enjoy the presentation of the restaurants decorated layout. read more

The absolute best croissants ever! They have two different gluten free bread options as well. read more

OMG. I'm in heaven. I'm sitting on my front porch, eyes closed, munching on my first ever Sarmentine Baguette. The crunch of the crust, the airy crumb, the delicate flavor, oh my. With eyes closed I'm transported to heaven. Seated next to me is God. I tear off a half loaf, he smiles, takes a bite and looks at me with an approving grin. God is happy. I am happy. The hands down best Baguette I've ever had. May I have another? read more

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Amazing pastries and friendly staff! Family friendly. Highly recommend for a morning date or parties with the family. Make sure to get the eclairs or tart on your way out. They were amazing! read more

Was my first time at Sarmentine Petaluma. Purchased a lemon tart, chocolate eclair, and a baguette. All were excellent. Very good service considering it is the Christmas holiday and it was very busy. Spacious inside with ample seating. Going back today for more goodies! read more