10/10 loved this place and will be returning. Wish I knew about it sooner! They just...get it. You…read morehave to visit to see for yourself. It's a perfect neighborhood-coffee-shop energy--welcoming, unpretentious, and quietly cool. The space is clean with a mix of locals popping in for their daily ritual and people lingering with laptops or catching up with friends...or dates? The coffee is consistently excellent--smooth, well-balanced, and clearly made by people who care about what they're doing. Whether you're grabbing a quick drip or settling in with a latte, it's the kind of place where quality never feels fussy. Their pastries and small bites are a solid bonus (avo toast selection, yes, thank you). What really makes Central stand out, though, is the vibe. The staff is genuinely friendly, not performative, and the whole place feels like a calm exhale in the middle of the day. It's ideal for a solo reset, a casual meeting, or a low-key hang. If you're looking for a go-to coffee spot in Santa Rosa that feels both reliable and special, this is my new fav.

Actually dropped by Central Coffee a lil over a week ago on my quest for good matcha in the city!…read moreI'll start with some positives! Love the space of the cafe and its location is great for the decent ample parking. Outdoor seating in front of the entrance is very much a backyard patio vibe and it's nice and spacious inside. Service was fine too and it seems all the cafe baristas work well and fast even when there's a rush. Noise level is good so anyone looking for a study spot or a place to catch up with a friend will appreciate that! My only gripe is that I think their matcha latte isn't that great. Not sure what they use and how they prepare it but by the end of my drink, I could see clumps meaning maybe they didn't sift the powder and whisk it enough to avoid that grittiness. I can't attest to their espresso drinks but maybe I'll give them another shot if I feel like a seasonal drink!

vibez taste service…read more We ordered: one blended mocha, one cold brew w/toasted marshmallow cold foam + a breakfast burrito. The cold foam was like a cross between Dutch Bros soft top + Starbucks cold foam. The best of both + my new fav! Hope to visit again if we are ever in the area.

Found this place as I was searching for cafes who sold matcha on Yelp. The matcha seemed promising…read moreafter looking through the photos so my boyfriend and I headed over. It was my first time in this area of Santa Rosa. There's a small parking lot in the back. We walked in and the space was decorated so nicely though there's not a lot of seating indoors. I can imagine how busy this place can get on a sunny day since there's lots of tables and chairs outside. We weren't greeted by the person working, just met with silence. We stood looking at the menu on the wall while the barista stood waiting for us to order. I didn't see the "special" matchas I found through the photos on Yelp then finally noticed that there was a special menu flat on the counter. I think it would be helpful if the special drinks were easier for customers to see. We both ordered then waited for our drinks. While we waited I thought I would go to the restroom, but unfortunately when I checked it was out of order. Don't get confused and go into the "employees only" door! Once we received our drinks, I was glad to see the color of both our matchas were a nice shade of green. The drinks itself were way too sweet and I could barely taste the matcha. To note, this was better than a Starbucks matcha -- it just wasn't our cup of tea. It was good to try but personally, we are not coming back.

I really enjoy this coffee shop. Great vibes, cool café nice size. The Customer Service is always…read moregreat.. the guy at the register was super patient and kind. The menu is great, lots of food options from bagels, toast English muffins, avocado toast, Brie & fig toast, peanut butter, toast, and grilled cheese sandwich sandwiches. Well, in addition to muffins, croissant cookies, scones a nice drink, selection, and winter drink specials. I ordered the blueberry scone (so delicious, def a new FAV) and it's from Costex bakery in Healdsburg. I ordered a cappuccino, I received a latte. Little disappointing, but I didn't complain, it was definitely a good latte. I was looking forward to a nice foamy cappuccino. No biggie. I definitely recommend anyone to check them out. Especially if you're hungry.

What I liked; they have a good selection of caffeinated and non caffeinated teas. Outlets available…read morenear most seating. Cute artwork. Dog friendly (maybe too friendly I don't want a dog being allowed to sit on someone's lap at a table inside?) Location is great and plenty of parking (paid) on a Thursday around noon. Disliked: WiFi wasn't working and the baristas explanation was "it gets messed up with the apartments upstairs, let me ask my manager" I didn't get a follow up or response later and I was there for a few more hours, they totally ignored the issue. Was never able to use the wifi. Bathroom key was being used constantly making an arbitrarily long wait for bathroom use. Tea costs almost 5$ and it wasn't loose leaf or anything fancy so questionable on whether I'll order that again They close at 3 pm. :( I like my coffee shops open late. They are busy enough that I'm sure if they stayed opened later people would be here ! Overall mid

Stopped by for my mission to find good matcha in Santa Rosa! Inside is clean and feels a bit like a…read moretiny industrial cafe. There's also some nice outdoor seating off to the side with more greenery and shade. Ordered one of their spring drinks: Violet Shade, a matcha latte with lavender and mint. I got mine with almond milk and to be half sweetened. It's a bit pricey coming out to $8ish for a hot 12oz drink but I do Ike treating myself once a week for a good cafe stop. I could have settled for a regular matcha too! Love that they give mugs for any "for here" drinks too. Drink was cozy and very good! Lavender was there but didn't overpower the matcha. Good microfoam in the drink and no clumps at the bottom of my mug when the drink was gone! All good signs of a well made matcha drink. Hope to be back soon to try their espresso drinks with their own roasts!

Land and Water Coffee is a great, local coffee roaster. I am a sucker for a good pour over method,…read morewhich uses the Bloom filters, makes an excellent cup of coffee. I am definitely a coffee snob and I love being able to taste the subtle flavors in the different roasts. Possibly the best cup of coffee in Santa Rosa! The ambiance of this place is modern with a sleek, garage aesthetic. This is where they roast their beans, so even as I write this review I'm getting to watch them roast lots of coffee beans. It's a fun part of the experience of coming here. The service here is friendly and they make good breakfast sandwiches and Avocado toast! Definitely worth visiting if you love good coffee.

Village Bakery is an amazing bakery located on the edge of Santa Rosa. They had a huge assortment…read moreof different pastries and drinks. I ordered an Asiago pesto croissant, a chocolate raspberry tart and an iced Americano. All the food was AMAZING!! The staff were lovely and they have indoor and outdoor seating for any weather. If you're looking for a nice place to grab a drink and chat with a friend then Village Bakery is an absolute must!

Village Bakery is my definition of True Love!! By far the best I've ever had in the pastry and…read morecookie selections, from the chocolate croissant, pesto cheese croissant, lemon Poppy muffins, pumpkin scone and my favorite the chocolate chip cookie! I'm looking forward to trying EVERYTHING! I've tried most of these items from my Taylor Lane coffee shop in Sebastopol. I had to know where these delicious pastries were from because baby when I tell you they make me so happy, I mean it with my whole heart! I looked up this location and so glad they are close to my home. Love love love it here! I can't wait to try it all! The service I got was so pleasant. Very friendly ladies working. The place has a few tables inside, as well as outside. The prices are great, very affordable! Hell I think they can charge more! Talk about quality ingredients you can taste! Everything is made daily and always taste so fresh! I will absolutely be back!

beach bliss, three waves…read more omg best hawaiian reminiscent coffee around! if you've been to the islands recently you can definitely taste the similar bean/ combo profiles at this place. they source straight from the islands and you can tell! please stop by and give them a try! so good!

6/13/2025: Whoa! Bad ASS Coffee located in SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA????? WOT????!!! No WAAAAY!!!!…read more I really thought Bad ASS Coffee was only located in Maui . . . Not anymore!!!! BTW: My GARMIN GPS made me take the off-highway road due to too much enduring Highway 101's traffic jams. Out of my right POV, I just couldn't believe my eyeballs were noticing the Bad ASS Coffee Marquis! Of course, I HAD to stop by visiting Bad ASS Coffee for an ice peppermint coffee but, I did notice the taste of the coffee wasn't as BAD ASS DEEPLY ROASTED as the Bad ASS Coffee Shops roast in Maui thus, I removed one star.

Visiting the area and this place was highly recommended by locals, Yelp and even AI! The staff were…read moreinviting, very friendly, knowledgeable and great with their recommendations! This is a quaint welcoming coffee shop, with customers working and chatting with friends. The Bergamot Matcha Latte was well made. Citrus, floral, and mixed well with matcha, delicious! Wife had the Infused Honey Latte with almond milk and enjoyed it. Smelled and tasted great! The coffee art was also well made! Definitely give this place a try!

I love trying new coffee shops while traveling, so we found Retrograde on Yelp and decided to stop…read morein! It's really nice inside, clean and bright, lots of seating and a large assortment of coffee, cocoa and other items to purchase to take home. The line wasn't long but it was still nice to get our order taken care of by one of the employees while we waited. When we got to the counter we added a cookie to our order and the drinks came right out! The counter person was very friendly! Here's the thing....unless I missed it there was no restroom? Maybe it was outside? And although I saw mostly all excellent reviews on Yelp, I thought my coffee (the cold Milky Way) was just ok. I'm not sure what would have made it better, but it just wasn't that great. I did like the fact that it had no ice (which means more coffee in your cup) but was still cold and refreshing.

in one word: WOW and in a few:…read morethis place's vibe matches it's delicious treats. The pastries aren't too sweet - they have that perfect balance that you rarely find anymore. Thank you Marla SR for making our day

My son told me about this place, and we happened to be over at the Hyatt a block away with some…read morefriends, and thought we'd get a coffee and a pastry, and clearly it was a wise decision. It's in a somewhat odd location; find a parking spot on the street and walk over. I don't believe they have their own parking area. The pastries here were off the chain. It's really very homey, cute, and kinda rustic-chic. They have lots to offer: pastries, cookies, cakes, little refrigerators with go snacks and drinks. The service here was great, always friendly and helpful. I've ordered a mocha, which was yummy, but loved the crebblechino even better with my matching pastry, the crebble part croissant and cinnamon roll, my favorite, it's an adorable place to get a delicious snack and a great coffee too. cheers, my friends SYOY 11/22/25

I forgot to take a picture of the menu. However though they do have a variety of bagels among other…read morethings, the bagels are $9 to $10 for the bagel. They do give you a lot of egg as well as toppings. I got the spicy bagel and it was a little low on salt for my liking. However, I felt like their Vietnamese iced coffee was relatively good. I would order that again. Service was pretty quick. You order and then you have to wait. However, they don't really have a lot of seating inside. It's more of a pick up and go spot. Inside it's very nicely decorated. It feels very cozy minus the non seating.

I didn't know what to expect. All I wanted was a bagel. What I didn't know besides from a bagel,…read moreI'd walked out with a delicious cookie as well. Definitely try their cookies when you get their bagel. Service was good, nothing over the top, but definitely not a bad experience. Atmosphere was welcoming as well.

I've been wanting to try this place four months and for some reason or another I always end up not…read moregoing however, this week I had time and I finally went! Unfortunately, the day that I want, they did not have their conchas. But they did have their coffee and I tried both their café de olla, and the dulce de leche latte and both were really good. Service was really fast, even though they had a long line the girls were able to get the drinks out relatively quickly. This is not really anywhere that you can sit this is definitely a place where you just go pick up your drink and your food and then you leave. However, for me that wasn't a problem. I don't mind just picking up my drinking and leaving, especially if I'm in a hurry. Will definitely be back!

Super easy to find and the drive up location made it really convenient. Very cute aesthetic!…read moreService was great and welcoming. They offer a lot of latte options, which I loved. I tried the café de olla latte and asked for it to be less sweet, and it was absolutely perfect. The flavor was rich, balanced, and so comforting. They also have great non dairy milk options, which I really appreciate. On top of that, they even offered small baked goods, which was a nice bonus. If you are a coffee lover, I would definitely recommend stopping here. I cannot wait to go back and try more lattes from their menu. Honestly, just writing this review is making me want one right now.