Very friendly couple that makes various kinds of dessert. Beware, parking is limited. friendly…read morecouple that makes various kinds of dessert. Beware, parking is limited and no where to sit. To go only.

It was our first time coming with my son, and it was so good and very friendly service, Definitely…read morewe will be back.

Came here as a quick stop and they were having a small event going on for vendors to come and I…read morejust smelled the delicious coffee from the door! Right when I came in I just knew it was good and I got to ordering Parking is pretty open and convenient so it was easy to walk right over. I ordered on the kiosk which makes it easier and gives me more time to look at items. I kept it simple and got a strawberry lemonade which was very good and also in cute packaging. The interior of this place felt like I was in Dubai or something because of the gold and how fancy this place looks lol overall I love it and the music playing.

Beautiful cafe. I was looking for something sweet and intrigued by the milk cake. Pistachio and…read moreDubai chocolate were recommended but I'm not a practice fan and didn't want chocolate. I opted for the vibrant red rose. It tasted exactly like a flavorless sponge drenched in l milk. Not even a hint of rose. Incredible, the white icing was equally flavorless, although it looked beautiful, with a sprinkling of dried rose petals. The overall effect was like eating a piece of cake that had fallen in a puddle of milk - with dried leaves in the icing. I had three bites and then told them guy behind the counter that it had no flavor and all he could offer was "I'm sorry". For $8 and no offer to make it right, it was a really bad experience and I would never go there again.

2.5 STARS kuma cafe…read moreis a small cafe serving quick bites and boba, conveniently located in downtown san rafael. even though it's in downtown san rafael, i've never had trouble finding street parking nearby. since you order on a tablet, there's not usually anyone behind the counter until the food comes out. it seems like there's only one person working, so it can sometimes take a bit for things to come out. i usually order online for a quicker pickup, although it's slightly more expensive. there are a few tables inside, but it's really a to-go place. - egg sandwich w/ salad (2.5/5): i love japanese egg sandwiches, so i really wanted to try this! the sandwich had a good kewpie mayo flavor, and it was slightly sweet. i enjoyed the flavor, but the sandwich was too wet and messy to eat. some of the mayo was dripping out of the sides. there were also small bits of tobiko and cabbage. it wasn't a big sandwich for the price, but it did come with a salad that was topped with a good sweet and creamy dressing - spicy tuna sandwich w/ chips (1/5): literally like canned tuna with some spicy seasoning, although it wasn't super spicy. it also had some thick slices of cucumber and red onion. the chips were kind of stale, and they tasted like they were supposed to be ruffles or lays salted chips. this was pretty disappointing, and i'm not sure why it cost that much - poke (2.5/5): pretty standard, and an okay portion for price. they offered all of the basic ingredients and different kinds of fish. my bowl didn't have a lot of fish in it, but they did give me a lot of tamago (sweet egg), which made up for the lack of protein. i ordered the soy house sauce, but it reminded me more of a bright ponzu. honestly, the ingredients didn't really taste the freshest, but i thought it was fine and the best food i tried here - jasmine rose milk tea (1.5/5): strong rose flavor! it was still pretty sweet at 50% sugar, and it got overwhelmingly sweet by the end. i usually finish drinks, even if i don't like them, but it was hard to finish - sando brown sugar milk tea (4/5): my favorite milky drink i tried! it had a pretty good black tea and chocolate malt flavor. i really liked the crunchy texture of the malt topping, although i think it could've used a little less malt and more drink. i thought this was very unique! - lychee dragon fruit (4/5): like a light lemonade! i didn't really taste the lychee. the dragon fruit flavor was subtle, but it was definitely there, especially at the end with all the dragon fruit bits. it came with lychee jelly, which made the drink pretty sweet - fizzy yuzu (4/5): literally a yuzu soda, which was tart and citrusy. it was a little too sour for me at first, but the yuzu flavor was great. i actually really liked the kiwi popping boba, which added some sweetness to the drink and curbed the tartness. the kiwi popping boba did taste like kiwi, and it was so unique! - momo peach iced matcha [seasonal] (1/5): the worst drink i tried... there was so much peach jam that it tasted super sweet, and the jam didn't even have a strong peach flavor. the amount of jam also made the drink extremely goopy, even after mixing, and i couldn't taste the matcha at all. i didn't finish this drink the boba here was inconsistent - sometimes it was soft and chewy, and other times, it was on the hard end. for the drinks that came with a topping, they didn't let me sub out the topping with something else. i would've had to pay for an additional topping in order to change it. overall, i'm not really a big fan of kuma cafe, but there aren't that many options in san rafael. compared to oddcha, i think kuma cafe offers more unique asian flavors, like dragon fruit or yuzu. when i'm working near downtown, i'll still stop by to get my boba fix but will head somewhere else for lunch.

Such a cute little shop! When you walk in, there's a self order touchscreen right by the entrance,…read morewhich makes things super easy. The lady working there (an older woman) was just the sweetest. She greeted us with a big smile, welcomed us in, and even thanked us for stopping by. It really made the visit feel extra personal. We tried a few drinks: the Mango Fresh Milk with boba was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet which is perfect for a hot day. The Iced Matcha with boba was smooth and flavorful; I loved that it actually tasted like real matcha. I did ask for less ice, which oddly came with an extra 85 cent charge, but honestly, it was still worth it. My daughter got the Kuma Blue Cloud Raspberry, which was creamy, fun looking, and caffeine free! It's definitely a nice spot to grab a good drink and relax for a bit. The only downside is that they don't have a public restroom, which was a little inconvenient. Still, we'll definitely be back for more drinks and that friendly service!

We'd just had a snack at Acme Burger in Petaluma such that we couldn't do a cone from there, but…read moreice cream was definitely required! I Yelped ice cream in San Rafael so we couldn't do a stop on our way back to the peninsula. Silbermanns' looked like the best bet because who doesn't love unique flavors and home made quality? We found it, with no problem, and didn't have to wait long on a Saturday, which was great! Our server/scooper was a patient and friendly person and he did a great job explaining our options. We found what we wanted and the flavors were perfect! We both enjoyed our choices: Chocolate Orange Chip and Salted Caramel - yum; Praline Pecan and Marble Fudge - also yum! They disappeared as we sat at the tables outside on a lovely day with dog folks. Service? Perfect! Flavors and selection? Great! And a lovely experience all round - highly recommend!

I drove by a few months ago and noticed a line of people waiting so I took a mental note and…read moredecided to come back on a later date. The first time I visited I sampled the old fashioned vanilla, lavender with rose petals and apple strudel. I fell in love with the Apple Strudel and really hope it's available year-round and not seasonal. On my next visit I sampled the cookie batter and it's my second favorite flavor. The shop is small but there are a wide variety of ice cream to choose from. The staff is nice and made me feel welcomed. It's definitely worth the price.

I came by the other day after having lunch with my parents (who live in the area). I found a spot…read morein the parking lot and walked inside. Thankfully, I came at the right time, as they were about to close (make sure to call, as the hours listed online were different than the ones posted on the door). I ordered 3 plain churros and a large melon smoothie. I saw there were a few churros sitting out, so they just rolled them in sugar. But the smoothie was made to order. The churros tasted very good and warmed up a bit, but I could tell they were not fresh, as they were a little chewier than I prefer. The smoothie was delicious, smooth to drink but not too thin. Next time, I'll come earlier in the day and hope to get a fresh batch of churros.

Light, crispy, and delicious churros with different filling options. We chose the plain ones with…read morecinnamon sugar yummy

Neighborhood gem!…read more Lovely small business downtown. Parking can be tricky but it's worth it. The premade bento boxes, sushi, and onigiri are worth coming before lunchtime to ensure you get the tastiest most popular picks but if you cannot manage it, afternoon options are still worth it. The little store also has your favorite Japanese beverages, snacks, ice creams, and mochi. The shelves have a variety of ramen which my husband of course has to pick his favorites and some new to him options. He picked a wafer filled green tea ice cream that I wanted to taste but accidentally ate the entire thing so we I'll be back. Oh completely random - they have kimchi. I buy the white one here (we already have the red one and cucumber and radish plant ones at home) I love this store for their bentos, onigiri, mochi, and getting Asian grocery items I use for everyday meals. Check it out!

So happy I found this spot in downtown San Rafael! Their onigiri and hand rolls are only $4-5, and…read morethey've also got bento boxes and sandwiches for $6-12--great prices for all the options. I got the tuna hand roll and salmon onigiri, and the rice-to-fish ratio was perfect. The shop is clean & easy to find. Definitely coming back for more snacks and hand rolls!

What a hidden gem! It is located in a commercial area right off the freeway. We came upon it by…read moresearching for bakeries and decided to give it a try. The lady in the office was helpful and explained all of the flavors and sizes they offered. We bought 4 of the smaller cheesecakes so we could have a variety to try. Our choices included: rocky road, NY with chocolate on top, key lime and lemon. All were tasty but my favorite was the rocky road, so chocolatey! Definitely will be returning when we are in the area again.

This is my go-to cheesecake spot--and my friends love it just as much! They offer a great variety…read moreof flavors and sizes, from deluxe assortments with multiple flavors to mini bite-sized cheesecakes (a box of assorted minis is just $25). They also sell larger individual cheesecakes for around $3-5 each. We've tried several flavors, but my favorite so far is the ricotta cheesecake. I even brought a blueberry cheesecake to a friend's party and it was a huge hit--everyone loved it! Their full-size cheesecakes are very reasonably priced, around $9-11 each. Everything comes frozen, and it takes a couple of hours to thaw before serving. I highly recommend this local gem if you're in the area! Just a heads-up: they only accept cash or check at the moment. Hoping they add credit card payments soon. Also, the lady and gentleman who helped us were incredibly sweet and friendly--such a nice experience all around!

So glad we found this place! Outstanding gelato, creative, delicious flavors, & wonderful service…read more We tried pistachio, ricotta honey walnut, blueberry buttermilk, & orange blossom dip de latte. All were excellent. We'll be back!

While Northgate seems to be slowly dying, there are few signs of life and Daily Recess is one of…read morethe reasons to still visit! On a hot afternoon, I decided to swing by for a gelato based on a past great experience. Sadly, Daily Recess is one of the last storefronts open in the Northgate food court. They have a rotation of unique flavors as well as standard classics like vanilla and chocolate. For example, when I went they were doing Girl Scout Cookie flavors! While I sampled a few flavors, I went ahead with the Thin Mint (4.5/5) which reminded me of a mint chip with a clean minty flavor and pieces of thin mint, and Pistachio (5/5) which had a strong pistachio flavor that wasn't too sweet. Surprisingly, the combination even tasted really great together. The service was super friendly. Parking is plenty available in the mall parking. Because it is one of the few spots open at Northgate, there is plenty of open seating but you can just as easily walk around the (empty) mall. Daily Recess offers great tasting gelato that is worth the visit! Such a great ice cream shop that I hope is able to stay open for awhile!

We got the chocolate crodough (square, closest), the Bavarian cream w choco and sprinkles (left of…read morecrodough), and a vanilla w sprinkles - divine! Parking isn't too bad in the area either... you need to come here today.

Nothing wrong not bad but I do think the donuts are overpriced... if your a fan of the traditional…read morefluffy donuts they're good but I would rather go to a normal donut shop unless I was vegan or wheat free to come here for those. Service was good too nothing to complain about there and nice seating area inside too. I was bummed because I got the wheat free fritter and it wasn't as like sour fruity as I wanted it to be just had a dull flavor to say the least.

We stopped in San Rafael to have a treat., We found Double…read moreRainbow Cafe! We had we ordered two generous scoops of ice cream in a bowl. The ice cream was fresh and delicious. I love the color scheme and the mission of double rainbow Café. There are arts and crafts made by people with autism. We purchased a beautiful handpainted stone. When we were there, there was a Friday night event which was fun to see.

Just wanted to share that we went to the old location of 860 4th St yesterday, but didn't see a…read moresign that they moved to 850 4th Street in San Rafael in late 2024. Next time I'll go to the new location. See www.doublerainbow.com for food and ice cream info. Old Location: 860 4th St in San Rafael (Closed). New Location: 850 4th St at Autistry Studios. I'd always enjoyed going to the old location. Service was friendly and ambiance was that of a traditional ice cream shop. The ice cream is very creamy, and they offer many popular flavors such as Mint Chocolate Chip and Mango and Raspberry Sorbets.