Petaluma has a lot of great coffee shops and sometimes it's hard to choose where to go. Avid has a great vibe to it and it's really the best coffee in the downtown neighborhood. They make good pastries here and they are very serious about making great coffee. The service is very good and it's a great place to sit and work on your laptop. On my most recent visit, I tried their specialty hot latte which was called the Worker Bee Latte. It had bee pollen and honey, of course, plus a touch of mint. I enjoyed it, although it tasted almost like a healthy drink because of the bee pollen! I typically enjoy their gluten free pumpkin muffin, which is delicious! This location of avid doesn't have as many food options as their Santa Rosa location, but it's all still very good. They have some fun merchandise here, and my wife bought one of their t-shirts the other day. read more

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This is a trendy coffee spot just a block off the main drag in Petaluma's theater district. Prices are reasonable for coffee in our area and the staff is friendly. Quality of the lattes was mid. Just tasted like steamed milk. The barista kept pouring out milk and espresso after steaming and brewing it for some reason, so maybe the machine wasn't working right? Hot chocolates for the kids were well received. They use a liquid chocolate base with steamed milk on top. read more

They had a lot of fresh ingredients for their coffee. I chose to get just a standard latte so I was able to try the flavor of their espresso shots. I really enjoyed the ambience of avid coffee and the service was quick friendly into the point. I would recommend if you're looking for a coffee shop to try. read more

Avid Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I don't go too often, but when I need a fix for really good cappuccino in Petaluma then I make my way to Avid Coffee downtown . The cappuccino is amazing. Super tasty and flavorful, and I love the art they do on top. It really hits the spot- a great cappuccino. Inside is very cosy, some tables on the outskirts as well as one long large table in the middle, and some seating options outside. It's kinda a hip looking coffee shop, in my opinion. It's welcoming and fun. Service is always friendly when I go. Next time I do want to grab a bag of their coffee beans to take home, and I definitely want to try some of their breakfast options. If you're in town looking for a good coffee and a really really really good cappuccino, then definitely make a stop here. read more

Avid Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Went by here while touring downtown Petaluma. Got a large hot latte. It was made just right. I usually get mochas or macchiatos when I go out for coffee, but decided to give a latte at this place a try. Quick, good service. A little crowded inside, but that's because it's popular. Has outside seating as well. Will return here :-) read more

Avid Coffee - Food available. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

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This place was recommended to us by multiple people. Got the worker bee latte (I think that was the name) which was mint and honey flavored. It was so good. The chocolate chip cookie was so good. I'm picky with chocolate chip cookies and this one made me happy. It was chewy with a little salt on top, and not too sweet. I'd come back if I'm in the area. read more

Avid has good coffee, but I was shocked to see my sad slice of avacado toast cost a whopping $11. That's toast. With avacado. Some sprinkles. $11. At least put it on some fancy Della Fratoria bread or something. Sheesh... read more

Avid Coffee - This sad slide of avacado toasts costs... that's right: $11! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Avid Coffee knows how to make a great cortado! I was impressed with their coffee and I'm very picky. Would definitely go back! The seating is a little wonky. I would definitely redesign the place. The long table straight down the middle makes for a crammed space making it very uncomfortable to work or have a coffee with someone. I would suggest having benches along the wall with individual tables and seating. Love the coffee though!! read more

Stumbled upon this place while looking for a place that serves light breakfast and good coffee. Glad to have found this. I ordered the latte with oat milk and egg sandwich. Coffee was strong which I prefer. The egg sandwich was simple and I loved the muffin that was used. Strawberry shortcake coffee, a seasonal drink, is what my husband ordered. Man that was good! It's iced with strawberry puree. We loved how the coffee was still the star and the strawberry highlighted it. Fresh whipped cream too. Definitely get it. Breakfast burrito was also good. Service was quick. Modern place. Parking is easy. read more

Avid Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I love the coffee and food at this location! The staff is pretty good, but a little bit grumpy for my taste. Not everyone but several of the staff are perpetually annoyed. I once read a review where the guy said "I like my old school Indie coffeehouse, where coffee is served with a generous side of disdain." That guy should definitely come here! The other reason I don't give it. A five stars is that the iced tea is incredibly weak. It's like when you drink 3/4 of your iced tea and all that's left is water... and then wait an hour and the ice has melted and you have water with a bit of tea... That's pretty much what they serve here! No point in making an Arnold Palmer with this iced tea even though they have pretty decent lemonade. They serve great toasts, like avocado, smoked salmon, etc. and they also have excellent gluten-free bread which is a plus! read more

Worth the try: strawberry matcha latte, nitro dream Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte: the best strawberry matcha latte I've ever had--strawberry purée, matcha, oat milk. Simple, delicious, not too sweet. PARKING: Lots of free parking available outside. SERVICE: Servers were kind and quick to get us our drinks despite the long queue of people. ATMOSPHERE: Cozy coffee shop in Petuluma, ample indoor and outdoor seating. Stopped drinking my latte halfway through just so I could leave this review. I'm never one to get matcha drinks, but today was just one of those days. I've tried strawberry matcha lattes before, which typically have the layers showing and aren't mixed together. This one had the strawberry purée already mixed in (making me think there wasn't even strawberry in it to begin with), but man oh man, this was the tastiest strawberry matcha latte I've ever had and exactly what I needed. My partner and I stumbled upon this place looking for a coffee fix on our way back home to Sacramento, and we're so glad we did! Such a pleasant surprise and a great shop overall. read more

Avid Coffee - Iced strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I find the staff incredibly friendly and the drinks I order done with care and compassion. I sometimes ask for detailed drink orders like a "wet cap that's 1/2 caf, 1/2 decaf" and drinks are always done as I request and I really appreciate that!!! A mark of the sweet community that is Petaluma read more

We were in the area and decided to stop by. The coffee shop is small but they have so much seating. There was some desk with lamps for people to work. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte. I lived that they use reusable purple cups. They had recycling bins all throughout the downtown. The coffee was pretty good price was regular. Customer service was pretty good. We overall had a good experience. I love that they are trying something new with the reusable cups. read more

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Lovely coffee shop! Right across the street from the museum. Had a nice stroll around town and got a latte. High quality coffee. Great service and ambience. Plenty of seating options from single tables to long communal table. Good place to get some work done as well, not too loud, with natural lighting. read more

Stopped over to a coffee shop on the way to Sf and this was a such a gem and they are sustainable with recycling cups. Food: Boiled egg 5/5 recommend Drinks: Pumpkin spice latte with coconut - also a win. portion size: Hot = 12, 16, 18 oz service: Staff is super sweet and attentive Ambiance: great for any group. we sat inside and they have good vibes flowing with chill music. Parking: Street parking Payment: apple pay and card are both options. not sure about cash read more

Avid Coffee - Pumpkin spice latte w/coconut milk 5/5 recommend and it's in a reusable cup. A first for coffee shops and a win. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Coffee was excellent here,very busy on a Monday afternoon so you know it's good! My husband had Cortado and I had a flat white with vanilla.Easy to park across the street.It was pretty crowded inside the cafe so we just coffees to go and walked around the charming downtown. read more

Avid Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

If I could, I would give this coffee place 3.5 stars. There's nothing extra extraordinary nor offensive about the atmosphere. A little small and tends to be crowded. The coffee is just fine, but I've had better. Prices slightly on the higher side for what it is, especially when you have dietary restrictions and need plant milk and end up paying nine dollars with tip for a coffee drink. Been here a handful of times and service is pleasant enough, never rude, nothing extraordinary. Would not have a problem meeting someone here for coffee, but not somewhere I would go out of my way for if I wasn't right there. To break it down I would give ambience three stars, coffee 3.25 stars, cost 2.75 stars, and service 3.75 stars. read more

Lots of seating and outlets - perfect to spend a couple hours catching up with a friend or studying. Loved the big windows for natural light. Music wasn't too loud. Drinks were good, i got the honey bee drink. The mint was a little strong otherwise it was fine. Breakfast sandwich and burrito were piping hot when we got them, they could've been cooled a little before serving. And there were a bunch of flies at the tables at the window. read more

Yesterday I woke up rather late after a writing marathon the evening before... arrived at Avid Coffee at approximately 2:50pm, in the nick of time to order their day's final cappuccino before closing time! Baristas James, Justin and Kirstin were super friendly and courteous, even at the close of their day. It's surely the best-tasting cappuccino in all Sonoma County, as well as a wonderful cozy atmosphere replete with espresso aroma and an array of indoor and sidewalk tables. I hadn't eaten breakfast yet, and felt fortunate to snag the one remaining gluten-free pumpkin muffin-- a delicious and nutritious choice with its walnut-pumpkin seed topping. My mid-afternoon continental breakfast at Avid was an awesome start to my late-running day. It's no wonder that Avid Coffee has won Best of Sonoma County for six years running. read more

It's a bit odd having coffee in a plastic cup but it seems to have no effect on the taste. The dark roast is very good as is the service. The music is a bit loud. read more

Phenomenal coffee. So glad I didn't stop at [REDACTED] beforehand. I grabbed the seasonal peppermint mocha and it wasn't too sweet, and actually tasted like peppermint and mocha. Sam left me with this work of art to enjoy :) read more

Avid Coffee - Peppermint Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Popped in because it was across the street from my meeting and was pleasantly surprised. It was mostly full at 11a with people meeting, working, and catching up with friends. Good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. By the numbers: Coffee 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Value 4/5 Espresso - Very good. For a dark roast espresso, it was good. Decent amount of crema on the top, too. And in a ceramic cup with sparkling water, too. read more

Real mellow atmosphere here, I feel like I could show up in sweats + a hoodie and be fully understood here. Employees were all beyond pleasant to interact with and even let me know the first drink I asked about was super caffeinated (which I mega appreciated and avoided) and then let me know alternatives. Speaking of alternatives, alt milks are available, thank you for that. The latte was elite and the baked goods equally delicious. New favorite spot read more

Avid Coffee - Pumpkin Latte and a delightful Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

The environment was really cool love coming here. Great place to chill and get work done.

Breakfast sandwich: Really doesn't look pretty, but the thing tasted great. Definitely outperforms the Starbucks ones. You can just tell the ingredients are higher quality. You can add more to it but I just went for the base order. Salted Choc Chip Cookie: Also very good. Buttery and crunchy around the edges, with a little bit of bend toward the middle. Not too many chocolate chunks. This was a worthy pickup. Chai Tea Latte: Pretty spot on, but not quite sweet enough for me. Tasted more like a cardamom and black pepper milk water. Had higher hopes there but I'll know what to ask for next time. Apparently their matcha is pretty good. read more

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Hi Rob, Thank you for the kind response and the information regarding purple cups. I understand the logic and appreciate the good will behind the reusable cups. Still not a fan of the plastic or purple, but what do I know. I'm a creature of habit and a fairly regenerative/ organic minded consumer, so I'll save my cup for my next visit to Petaluma:) Great customer service again, as always :) Thank you Best regards, Jon read more

Quick customer service, and high quality coffee. Classic small coffee shop with some tables to work at or read a book at. Got a tip to stop by while in Petaluma and Avid did not disappoint. Bought a bag of coffee to bring home and I can't wait to go back. I recommend stopping by! read more

We stopped in here yesterday for a much needed coffee and lunch. It was very easy to find, and there is plenty of seating (with quite a few people with laptops/working at the smaller tables). We sat at one end of a long-ish community table. We had cold brews (I added lavender syrup), and sandwiches, I had the turkey pesto and cheese. This may be one of the better sandwiches I have had - it came out very warm, the bread was perfectly toasted and buttery, and the cheese/pesto created a gooey deliciousness. It's also generously portioned. When in the area again we will definitely be back! read more

Avid Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Visited while on a weekend trip, and ended up going all three mornings in a row! Great coffee options, and phenomenal avocado toast. Inside was pretty packed, but there was always outside seating available. Very dog friendly! read more

If you want to wait 15 to 20 minutes for your coffee, then this is the place for you. It's such a bummer too since their coffee is actually good. read more

Long weekend Saturday pit stop after lunch and before wine tasting! Strong coffee to take us through an afternoon drive around Napa. We ordered a cold brew and a fall specialty latte. Now, we're looking forward to brewing these beans at home! read more

I'm quickly becoming an avid fan (har har) but seriously, it's a great option in Sonoma and there seems to be quite a few of them. This time a had a cappuccino and thought it was quite good. read more

It seems like Avid has figured out a fix for the long wait times, woohoo! I'm now a regular again. Their coffee is just so delicious, and their space is very inviting. read more

I loved their iced strawberry matcha. It was to die for. Smooth delicious matcha with freeze dried strawberries. It wasn't too sweet either! I would come back again in a heartbeat. read more

95% of the time they have a magic touch on the Americano here, perfect coordination of nice heavy shots with piping hot water. Where else can you sip your drink while basking in the glow of an old Carnegie library!? read more

Such great food, coffee and service. Sam specifically is always so friendly and thoughtful. Our family always comes to Avid because of staff like Sam and of course, the great coffee! Thank you! read more

Great coffee shop located in Downtown Petaluma, and very reasonably priced! They were busy around noon on a Monday, and it was crowded in the store since a lot of people seemed to be working/hanging out at their tables. There was only a short line at the time, and I was in and out in 5-10 minutes (however, I didn't order an espresso based drink, and it'll likely take a little longer for mixed coffee drinks). I tried their Nitro Cold Brew (16oz/$4.50, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fyGPpB5RVuGq_nV6olDUfg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg), which was strong and smooth. I also purchased a bag of their beans, and they give you a complimentary cup of their brewed coffee- that was also really good! Their brewed coffee was flavorful and very smooth, and I'm looking forward to a pour over with the beans I purchased. They also had pastries available and the usual speciality cafe fare (avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, etc). They had plenty of indoor seating available as well as a few tables outdoors. With the open windows there was a good breeze coming through the cafe. I hope to return in time and try their seasonal s'mores cold brew! Parking in this area wasn't too challenging to find on a Monday, since there was a good amount of street parking spots available; however, I could see this area being very busy on a weekend. read more

Avid Coffee - Nitro Cold Brew (16oz/$4.50)- 4.5/5 stars - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

Service is wonderful. The cookies are the greatest and coffee is outstanding. I would recommend for anyone looking for a coffee fix.

This place not only has excellent coffee and pastries, but the baristas and counter workers are incredibly kind, warm and welcoming! Can't wait to return to Petaluma for work just to have this experience again! read more

So cool, yet so warm. The friendliest, with great goods and better people watching. The music is inspiring, the crowd is inspiring, hell, I'm even into watching the toddlers discuss their all important ruminations. read more