Recommended by my brother I stopped for a late breakfast at the simple spot in downtown Larkspur…read more What a treat! Immediate attentive service. Water and coffee quickly followed and I perused the menu. Diverse options and interesting creations. Recommended by my server, I went with the celery root potato pancakes. They were a revelation as was the whole experience. The homemade green hot sauce was available for personalizing your flavor profile....highly recommended! (I asked if I could buy some to take home.)Comfortable spot in the window, the vibe is quiet, confident, and welcoming. I don't think you could go wrong here. Hope you can try it soon.

We chose this place based on its ratings, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately the food and…read moreservice were underwhelming. My salad was drenched in dressing and the fruit tasted off. My boyfriend's eggs were runny despite having asked for them to be scrambled hard. My niece didn't like her pancakes, and the group generally felt the food was bland. The service was also spotty. After remaking my boyfriend's eggs they forgot his toast. Then when the toast came they forgot the jam. The waitress didn't ask about drink refills, though she did refill my coffee. The ambiance was fine, but not the special holiday brunch spot we had imagined. Next time we'll find a different Larkspur restaurant.

If you want to add a little spice to your lunch, try the lamb wrap with the za'atar fries. Happy to…read morestumble across this small eatery with indoor/outdoor seating. Off the main street in Mill Valley, Mama's Luncheonette also has fresh juices in addition to their wraps. My friend and I split the lamb wrap and, me being a fries freak, I had to try the za'atar fries: fresh potatoes fried up with spices. Za'atar is described as a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend made from herbs, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. So delicious! The combo of lamb plus the fries definitely made for a tasty, albeit smaller, meal. Love the upbeat service here. Great spot for a casual bite to eat or when you've got a fries craving.

EDIT: this is for the Marin location…read more Vibes are cute and diner-eque. My husband and I ordered the famous breakfast burrito with brisket. The service was quick and friendly. The food itself was good but nothing amazing. I liked that the burrito is filling. My issues were: 1. The brisket was almost flavorless, it just gets lost in the burrito which isn't what I was expecting. But I guess the $3 add on should have been a sign. 2. The burrito has a salsa in it that was spicier than I was mentally prepared for. I KNOW I have a low tolerance for spice though so this is 100% personal 3. The juices were just okay.

We tried this place on a busy day. About noon for a late breakfast. The wait wasn't bad, about 10…read moremin to sit anywhere, but we waited 20 min to sit in the patio, worth the wait! It was the day before 4th of July so they were packed. I ordered a Tequila sunrise and my husband the fresh OJ. Both came fast and were excellent!! Food took about 35-40 min but the staff were all working hard and super courteous. They were super busy. That being said we were starving when the food came. I had the chorizo Benedict with avocado. My first time trying eggs Benedict and it was made to perfection! Cooked with the yoke a little runny middle. I had to try it when it had chorizo and egg. My husband had the Daddy Scram which he inhaled and said it was really good. Can't wait to eat here again someday.. Oh.. and don't park in the Safeway parking lot... we saw people getting tickets!

Once you're here and inside its got a cute outdoor garden aesthetic, people are nice and the…read moreservice is relatively quick. My biggest problem was one of the waiters touching random people to ask if they're doing good? This was a dining room filled with mostly women so it felt really flipping awkward after. Don't touch people, they don't like that, I didn't even know you were coming up to touch me. Anyways the chorizo hash was fine but it probably should've had diced instead of sliced bell peppers. The salsas it came with were fine, nothing extraordinary. I'm mostly bummed out because this was one of the higher rated diners here and I was looking forward to it.

I did some research on brunch places. Comforts being one of them…read more The six of us planned to meet at 10am Saturday arriving from Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, and locally from San Rafael. Pro tip: the entire party needs to be present to be seated. Hubby and I were running late. Got there at 10:30am. Found our party seated inside. It was okay as long as they ordered without waiting for us. Comforts is both a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, and a separate take out deli bakery. Known for their Chinese chicken salad which we all planned to purchase at the deli after brunch. We all enjoyed what we ordered - * pork carnitas hash + eggs - hubby & BIL both had this. Very hearty meal. * stuffed pecan crusted French toast - sis had 1/2 order. I tasted it. Thought very sweet. * eggs your way- friend enjoyed. She ate the scone but left the jasmine rice. * farmers breakfast - both friend & I had this. My eggs cooked perfectly. Griddle pancakes excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. We finished brunch within an hour. Automatic gratuity as we were party of six. Then moseyed over to the deli bakery. You need to pull a number located by the bakery front door. I bought three bakery items and a large box of the Chinese chicken salad. The peanut butter cookie and the chocolate chip cookie were very sweet. Definitely need a glass of milk or a strong cup of coffee. The lemon bar was very good. Very lemony with a thin crust. Being a Saturday the deli bakery was very busy. We had the Chinese chicken salad as a side for dinner. It was good but I'll pass on it next time.

The food and service were decent, nothing special. I received my order with my eggs OM, but had…read moreasked for scrambled. It was fixed promptly. The restaurant was busy and clean. It wouldn't be my first choice.

I had been meaning to try Lou's for years and finally got around to doing it after being reminded…read moreby the SF Chronicle's Bay Area's Best Restaurant list. Embarrassingly for Marin, only two restaurants made the list--including Lou's. It definitely lives up to its reputation. First, yes, it takes calling often! I called on a Thursday and it literally took calling over 50 times to get past the busy signal. Once I got through, ordering was really easy. I was even able to pick my pickup time. If you can't get through, don't despair. At 6:15 when I picked up my order, people were still able to walk up and order, although only a few entree choices were left. Everything we had was just so flavorful. The fried chicken was the favorite, rhen the beef birria. But the fried shrimp (which was pretty spicy!) and herby roast chicken was also delicious.

Home Run! The food here is exceptional. They don't do quantity, they do quality. Some of the most…read morediverse flavors I've had recently. You should probably plan ahead and order before you get there, even though there is a possibility of showing up and ordering if they have plates still available. Better to know you have the food you want to order. They only do lunch and dinner and the menu is listed each day with times to call and place your pre-orders. See website for times. The place is mostly take out, although there is a small out door first come seating area. Service is exceptional and the food is incredible. Never had a bad meal here. In fact everytime I order I am amazed at the quality of the produce, ingredients and flavors. The chef has an amazing ability to satisfy even the toughest food critic in your family. If you are looking for a great food experience that compiles exceptional food with top notch customer service from people who truly love what they do, look no further!

I liked Blue Barn. We were heading to the Marin Headlands and hangry called…read more We split a sandwich, side salad and fries. They got my iced tea order wrong (I ordered two, got one, ordered a second one). Other than that, everything was fine. We arrived at the start of lunch hour so we got there at the right time. Found seating outdoors (enjoyed the Marin weather). I would try it again and maybe check out their salad menu.

**Do not come here if you have celiac, or are eating gluten free**…read more They are not gluten friendly. Workers are not aware of what does or doesn't have gluten in it. I told them I was gluten free, and they served me a salad with farro and bread. Also, a salad with chicken and an iced tea was $35. Granted, taste was fine and portions were large. Would rate 3 stars if it weren't for the gluten mishap. I'm lucky I don't have a severe allergy.

I love the salads. The chicken dorados tacos, with the hot habenero vinaigrette sauce with them is…read moresoo good. Today I had the Waldorff salad, and shared tacos, with my fiance who also had the Tea Leaf salad added tofu. We both loved our meal. So tasty. Last time I had the Blue barn burger and an order of tater tots. Best Burger in town. The staff is so nice, and always accommodating. We sat outside on the patio. It was peaceful.

My family had lunch today at Blue Barn. This is such a great place! We have been a bunch of of…read moretimes to their Corte Madera location, but I love the seating area here both inside and on their huge back patio. This is a counter service place and the line can sometimes can take a lot during busy days. They have a lot of great options here for food and a good size kids menu! My wife and I opted for salads on this visit. The cost feels a bit high, but the salads are huge and feel well worth the cost. I had the Thai Chicken salad. I love the dressing on the salad and the crunch from the peanuts and crispy wontons is so good! The chili lime chicken has a nice tangy flavor and the veggies all give a nice, herby flavor. My wife had the Tostada salad, which has a delicious, smoky and sweet flavored dressing. My daughter had their chicken tenders and fries, which she enjoyed. This is a great place for larger groups, and its location on Grant Ave is brings a lot of excitement to this downtown Novato neighborhood.

Fries are great. Frozen yogurt was unexpectedly on the overly sour side, wish they were slightly…read moresweeter and creamier. Highly recommend their cherry soda.

We loved their honey and cherry frozen yogurt ice cream! We also ordered their chicken salad and…read moreit tastes delicious and refreshing. We especially loved the orange decorated on the top! Really special greek salad! Worth for a to try!

After years of dreaming about it, I finally returned for the Green Couscous salad. Every bit as…read moregood as I'd remembered! My daughter enjoyed the croissant waffle. We devoured both at a picnic table in a nearby park and it made for a stellar Sunday.

MH Bread and Butter continues to be a solid bakery and casual brunch/lunch stop (before 3 pm) in…read moreMarin. The bread and baked goods are excellent, and the breakfast offerings and salads are fresh. It is an easy, reliable choice for a fast casual cafe meal. A new location is planned for 4th Street in San Rafael. The bakery changed ownership in 2021, and while quality remains high, it no longer feels as special as it once did when ex-Tartine alums established the cafe. The menu stayed the same, the dining space is a bit more worn, and bathrooms could use more frequent attention. Service is friendly, but can be slow. I still enjoy stopping in, particularly on a sunny day to enjoy the outdoor space, but things haven't felt quite as special since the original owners moved on.

This quickly became my favorite place in town once I discovered it. It's hard to find fresh,…read morehealthy food in Novato (especially in South Novato) and this checks all the boxes. Great options for vegetarians and carnivores alike! The Acai bowls are yummy (some of the better ones in Marin) but I personally love their Bay Bowl (pictured here) because it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I order it almost once a week. I was also hooked on their smoothies while I was pregnant! The staff is super friendly and the food is ready quickly. They also offer curbside pickup through the app!! It's a great spot to hang outside when the weather is nice. We bring many friends and visitors here, and they are always impressed. Truly something for everyone on the menu. They offer local deals a few times a month through their newsletter or text!

I was craving frozen yogurt so I thought I would give active culture a whirl. It's on my way home…read moreand convenient. The cashier was friendly and the place was clean-both pluses. I was shocked when he said that would be $12.01 for a cup of yogurt, but like I said I was in the mood so I acquiesced. Once I got home and had two bites much to my surprise the entire middle core was yogurtless and you could see the bottom of a clean cup. Whether they were trained to fill it like this or it was inadvertent- either way is unacceptable. Ordinarily I wouldn't leave a Yelp review over this, but with the entire middle part of my yogurt missing and for $12 it was a rip off.