A little expensive and out of the way, but absolutely a powerful, balanced, and delicious drink!…read moreStopped in while on a walk and my iced latte was perfect.

Hallelujah! The rumors about Alfred Peet's ghost having disappeared since Peet's Coffee and Tea,…read morethe empire, having been lost to us, have been dispelled! His protege is alive and well at Weaver's in San Rafael, around the corner from another one of my favorite places, Harbor Freight. Since losing the most delicious blend of beans for making latte's on my Breville espresso machine, I looked and found this old-school roaster! But be warned, the coffee they use is not the cardboard, milquetoast stuff you get at the chains. This is the best bean you can find, and wow! It carries a wallop of flavor and strength! The beans are roasted that day or the day prior! Clearly the best. I'm home again! Thank you!

I decided to give this coffee shop a try because I read really good reviews!…read more I love Thai iced coffees and have had so many great ones. I was excited to try. I got one and was underwhelmed. The coffee flavor wasn't super strong and was super milky. For my personal preference, i love coffees that are bold where can really taste the coffee. The coffee itself was good and refreshing, just preferred to have a stronger coffee taste. Sweetness was fine so that was okay.

The interior feels quaint and is appropriately decorated. The employee that assisted me was very…read morefriendly and patient. There are some tables and chairs available, but I took my drink to-go. I tried their signature Charcoal Mocha Frappe (cold) with espresso. I wanted to like their drink and was looking for something really tasty and unique, but I just personally didn't think it tasted all that great. I've had other charcoal drinks before and this one from Kamson felt watered down. If I came back, I'd probably try another drink.

One of the most interesting coffee shops I've been to as of late! I love their vibe and the fun…read morepinball games they have in the back! Parking is a bit of a pain, but the coffee was worth it! I got their Strawberry latte (seasonal) and Banana latte (seasonal). Both were delicious, but I preferred the strawberry as it was a little sweeter! We also got the red eye and the chocolate cold brew! The chocolate cold brew was a bit sweeter than I expected which I liked since I'm not a big coffee drinker. The red eye was also yummy and strong!

Was in Marin recently and popped on Yelp looking for a local coffee shop to get some fuel for the…read morebody. Red Whale Coffee stood out in my search with great reviews. I initially tried to place an online order through their website but they weren't taking online orders at the time so I ended up walking in to order. Located in between several industrial companies, it can be easy to miss if you're not looking. Plenty of street parking along the front or just across the street. The shop is segemented into 3 connected sections; the main room where orders are taken, crafted, and served along with bags of coffee beans. The connected room had shirts, sweatshirts, and a fridge with grab n go items. The back room, had a few vintage pinball machines along with some tables and chairs. That'd be such a fun place to hang out at! Ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and ice maple latte, also with almond milk. Both were wonderfully crafted and provided the morning jolt needed.

My boyfriend and I were debating where to get coffee (we're usually Endless Quest people), but…read moresince I've been yelping more, I've been trying to branch out. This spot popped up pretty high, and funnily enough, my boyfriend--who doesn't live locally--had actually heard of it from a previous visit, so we decided to go for it. Right off the bat: huge win on logistics. There's a nearby parking garage with ample space, and parking is free on Sundays and holidays, which already put us in a good mood. The place was packed when we went (Sunday), but in the best way. It's honestly adorable--there's a small playground, multiple seating areas, and everything feels very thoughtfully put together. I don't usually gush over ambiance, but the furniture, layout, and overall warmth of the space really stood out. Cozy without being cramped, lively without being chaotic. There were three people working, one of them quite young, and while we didn't order food, I did get a matcha--and wow. It took a while to come out, but when I saw how they were preparing it, it all made sense. Unlike most high-volume spots that rush matcha, they actually take their time with the full process. The result? Easily top 10 matchas I've ever had. Fresh, clean, energizing in a way that felt genuinely good for my body--not jittery, just right. They do have pastries and a couple of food options, though the savory options didn't really tempt me personally. That said, I'd 100% come back just for the drinks and the space alone. There's just enough white noise to sit and work comfortably, and the ambiance makes you want to stay awhile. This is officially going into my coffee + work rotation.

The matcha was very solid! Vibrant green and with great grassy notes. I appreciate that it was…read moreunsweetened as well so I could add just a tiny pump of syrup. Upon arriving I realized the namesake is because parents are welcome to bring their kids for a communal play area (which does have an entry fee). It looked like a lot of kids were having a blast, so I already have recommended this cafe to parent friends!

A comfortable spot on 4th St. in San Rafael to hang out with their rich, dark coffee or the tea of…read moreyour choice, a pastry or light breakfast and the morning paper. The Aroma has been a favored meeting place for friends as well. Perhaps also importantly, the restrooms are well maintained and I don't think anyone has ever been asked to leave for hanging out there too long. If you've never stopped in there, it's well worth a try. Many locals swear by it - and for good reason!

WOW what a gem in San Rafael. This was probably one of the best breakfast wraps I've ever had. I…read morethink it was because the avocado was layered with the egg and salsa. I would come back just for this wrap lol. The smoothie was not too sweet which is good, but I wouldn't get it again. It was a cool spot to just hang out with beautiful paintings from local artists. When I'm in the area for breakfast, I'd stop by this spot again!

This is not about the store, but the beans I bought online. I bought a 5lb bag of Decaf Shakeout…read moredirectly from Equator Coffees. We bought the beans in the summer during a sale and recently started using them. My wife and I began noticing effects of caffeine from drinking it (jittery, anxious, over excited, insomnia, etc.) immediately. We both enjoy coffee but are sensitive to caffeine so look for the best decaf beans from specialty roasters. We've used decaf beans from various roasters (we had a Trade Coffee subscription that introduced us to other roasters) and haven't had these concerns. After drinking the Decaf Shakeout I once again tried a number of decaf beans from other roasters and local coffee shops just to make sure it wasn't me. Then when I went back to Decaf Shakeout I felt the caffeine effects again. At that point I reached out to customer service. They asked me send back a sample, which I did. Within hours of their receiving my sample they said the coffee director inspected them and said they are decaf. They wrote back, "So it sounds like the jittery feeling you experienced may have been from something other than caffeine in this case." That's after they said they don't have any way to test the caffeine levels--so the director looked at them? They said the coffee director "tried" them but the sample I received back looked about the same as the amount I sent. I doubt they brewed it, just assumed I was wrong. I felt dismissed despite my explaining the elaborate process I went through to isolate the experience I'd been having with their beans. I received no refund or any consideration of my concern--so I'm out $96. It's been bothering me so I decided to write a review. I won't buy Equator Coffee ever again because their decaf beans made me sick, and the customer service is robotic and not to be believed.

So this should be listed more accurately as a warehouse - DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A…read moreCUP OF COFFEE. Go to their actual cafes. Of course, we love their coffee in their standard location, but this is a warehouse and doors were locked and only Equator cars were posted out front. Through us off course while we were making our way up north. But I would definitely rename this on yelp.

Pink Owl Coffee opened 3 years ago where Starbucks once was. Interior & exterior rebranded with…read moreiconic pink owl related decor. Quick service by single barista on duty. Got a cup of Joe in minutes. Soft music in background. Offerings: toasts, bagels, sandos, pastries, croissant sandos, espressos, matcha latte, drip, cold brew, tea bar.... Sips: cup o' brew (10 oz. 4) -smooth with slight harshness, medium roasts, easy sipping. -plenty of seating inside and outside. Meter parking nearbyz

Was on the way to Mendocino and made a pit stop midway. Drove into a random plaza and spotted this…read morecoffee shop. We decided to grab some coffees and breakfast sandwiches to fuel up and it was delicious, definitely hit the spot. Vanilla latte was smooth and creamy and the drip coffee was excellent. The breakfast sandwiches are easy and simple (appears to be Costco croissants), nothing to rave about but still good. The menu is quite extensive and the self ordering kiosks are a little confusing, so I would just skip that and go order at the counter. All in all, good stop and great ambience/fun decor.

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.

New location 2 doors down is bigger and better than the old one.. open until 11 !!!…read more Hot Fudge Sundae for $10...