I like this place cause it's local. The people that work here are nearly always lovely. But the place has always taken itself way too seriously. The extra cost for things is mostly for pretentiousness. $3 donut? I'm told it's because of organic ingredients... which I suppose may be part of it... but it's a donut still, right? I know, my choice to come here or not, but perhaps be a tad less precious. I appreciate snobby coffee, I do. You want to go organic on a gluten free locally sourced chicken salad on croissant, have at it. But a donut is a humble treat. Honor that. read more

You absolutely have to try the cinnamon roll. They only make a few, but if you're passing by early morning it's the perfect way to start your day. -- warm and flakey, without the unnecessary icing usually drizzled all over. This is my favorite place for tea downtown. Try a half and half of mystic mint and unity. It's delicious! I also love the coconut oolong. Usually I bring along my knitting, or get some extra work done one on of those tables until my parking time runs out. They never throw you off if you stay for over the allotted time, by the guilt does get to you, so I move. People and atmosphere are always friendly. read more

I yelped this place while I was in Petaluma, looked at the pics and it looked like a chill coffee place I could sit down and grab a sandwich and a coffee. Once inside I asked where the sandwiches where? NO sandwiches said the gal working behind the counter. I had to settle with a small loaf of bread cut in half with butter and some cheese slapped on there. I asked for a ceramic cup for my coffee instead I got my coffee poured in a glass. And cheese sandwich was put in a to go bag even when I told the gal I'm staying to drink my coffee. Over all not all impressed with the place..coffee was ok, nothing to special. read more

Acre coffee is different than any other café in petaluma, It has lots of millennial food trends, It is good for working, and it has a good esthetic. One of the things that sets acre apart from other coffee shops in petaluma, is it's incredibly trendy food, including charcoal drinks and avocado toast. Another thing that makes acre a good restaurant, is that it is very good for getting work done, it has convenient power outlets right next to each table, to ensure that all your electronic devices are aways ready to go at all times. It also has a good esthetic, with a trendy interior design, and desk lamps at each table. But its not all butterflies and rainbows, acre's coffee is not quite up to my standards, but I know some people like it, and I respect that. But evan though acre's coffee doesn't quit live up to my standards, Its trendy food and drink make up for it, and I really do like acre. read more

This place is really sweet and I just wanted to give a huge shout out to the workers who are so amazingly friendly. I have been there twice in the past week and think it's the sweetest cafe! read more

Consistently clean, efficient, friendly, with a wide range of options for diners who seek alternative breakfast items. Nice outdoor patio as well. read more

If you like chai, you must try their chai latte. I get mine with almond milk. Their espresso and iced coffee are excellent as well. You are likely to be greeted by a line to wait in and a majority of the patrons on their laptops. I take my coffee beverage to go and enjoy strolling around downtown Petaluma. read more

Smooth gourmet coffee and delicious pastries! The barista was a little weird about adding a half pump of vanilla to my soy latte, but beyond that - the vegan blueberry muffin was amazing and veggie frittata English muffin sandwhich was a treat! My husband ordered the homemade granola and espresso, which was delicious as well. read more

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Popular local coffee shop adjacent to the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. I had a soy latte and my girlfriend had a latte, both were on point. we split a small scone, chocolate chip and almond, very well baked! it's worth a stop on your way through Petaluma. read more

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A fav spot for a coffee and a read in Petaluma. Always great art on the walls, and the coffee is perfect. The Acre Dream is a favorite in particular. It can get busy, but even when it looks packed it actually has a lot of seating. Usually some dogs outside to pet. A great place to hang out and chat. The noise/music level is a little high for me to read/work, personally, but others seem to find it fine, so it depends on your tolerance. read more

I loved the vibe in here! Super friendly and the coffee is great! I highly recommend this place! A great place for a afternoon pick up! read more

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The environment, the staff, the food and the coffee are all amazing!!!! The staff is always super friendly and helpful. There is rarely not a crowd, this is one of if not the best cafe/coffee shop/hang places ever!!!! I wish there was an acre in every town!! read more

I just want to make it short and sweet. We were around downtown Petaluma and waiting for someone so we decided to grab a coffee from Acre coffee. The girls on the front were so sweet and fast. I usually don't get mocha because it's sweet. But since I heard a lot about their mocha, I ordered one and it was REALY GREAT! it was not that sweet and I could feel the chocolate bitterness. I loved it. It was totally different! read more

I'm basing this review solely on the Chai latte. It's absolutely delicious! If you're a ginger fan, it has the spiciness kick from fresh ginger. I got it with almond milk and it was super yummy. I also noticed that the cafe has gluten-free cookies, but I was already stuffed by the time I got the Chai that I passed on the cookie :( Next time! Inside, it reminds me of a coffee shop that would be in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Kind of hipster-y, but in a very good way! Not necessarily a "cozy" cafe, but moreso a good place to work for the day. Baristas were super nice but with a little bit of edge to them. I will definitely go back when I'm in the area visiting my friend again! read more

Hands down the best coffee in the North Bay. Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. Beautifully crafted artisinal coffee made by people who really care about coffee. The food's good too! read more

What a beautiful little coffee shop; the building is so peaceful and pretty inside. Loved my coffee; wish they heated the cup with hot water prior to pouring but otherwise pretty good (except coffee gets cold a little quicker). Had an egg on toast that was very tasty and not too expensive which I appreciate. A nice spot and the wifi was good which was key since I was working on a work project that morning. Definitely would go again. Friendly folks. read more

The space that was once occupied by a seedy little salsa club has now been transformed into the perfect haven for a time-out to just sip espresso. I love everything about this place. Chic, airy oasis with a big sliding glass window that looks onto our town's beautiful history museum. Good music. Good place to read, write, draw, be studious, and/or get together with friends. There's small desks with lamps, and there's a big communal table. There's free wifi. There's even a typewriter if you'd like to use it. And the espresso. Flying. Goat. Coffee. Poured with spot-on foam.(AND reasonably priced!) What more do you want? Tea? I'm primarily a tea drinker, and I'm a fan of their selection, though I haven't gotten over the espresso (which I can't make at home, unlike tea). The eats are good too: Simple and satisfying. My favorites are the thick slices of toast (bread from Della Fattoria!), and the bowl of granola with yogurt. Staff and owner are cheerful and easy-going. Sets the mood for the rest of the space. I come here a lot. I just love it. Yes. read more

There is no better coffee in Petaluma than Acre. I love this place, I love this place, I love this place. The workers are awesome, the coffee is freaking amazing...and what I love the most...no frills...It's the only place I'll get coffee in Petaluma now. Petaluma is a really awesome place to live. Acre Coffee has made Petaluma that much more awesome.... read more

I've never come to Acre without it being fully packed with customers - for good reason. They really know how to make a mean coffee. And chai. And pastry. The quality of the drinks and variety keeps customers coming back in addition to the ambient music and relaxed vibe. It's approachable yet trendy in a way that appeals to local families with young children, college students and tourists all at the same time. Try the 'Acre Dream' - cold brew chicory coffee with sweetener and milk. read more

The owners seem intent on bringing a good shop to culturally-starved Petaluma but the result is decidedly mixed. And a few of the workers are just downright nasty (especially the sneering lil' Napoleon I encountered this afternoon who literally scoffed out loud as I approached the counter cautiously, taking the scene in). The coffee is not very good either, overly sour and thus sorely disappointing. A lot of people are under-roasting these days, brow-beaten by some peer-inspired mythos into quick roasting the beans. The result is an almost 'green' cup of coffee. Might as well just start drinking Yerba Mate there, bubs. read more

First time at Acre Coffee and it was great. I got an iced matcha latte, super yummy compared to a matcha latte I had down in Santa Barbara. Super aesthetic little spot, I will have to come back again. read more

Acre Coffee is a chunk of Valencia Street that has been relocated to rural California. My first time in Petaluma was a stop here to grab coffee with some family friends. I was completely blown away by this place. The interior is lined with recycled wood and industrial lights. Giant, antiquey glass barrels of cold brew and various iced teas are behind the counter. They take square. You can order a gluten free blueberry muffin, a cheddar jalapeño scone, or a mason jar of oats with fruit that is taken right off of Pinterest. You can supplement almond milk in your latte. WHAT IS GOING ON HERE, PETALUMA? Whatever it is, don't stop. I couldn't pay attention to my company because I was so distracted observing all the good looking folks walking by, dressed like they were going to a show. Except they weren't- because it's Petaluma. What a bafflingly whimsical place. If you are driving back to SF after a weekend wine tasting trip, absolutely stop here. read more

Went into ACRE after seeing the sign for several weeks. I am a big fan of indy coffee places. Advertised, I went in thinking I would be in for a treat, similar to PHILZ or BLUE BOT in SF or the Apple Box at the mill. True, the atmosphere was neat, comfortable and inviting. However, to my dismay, the young girl got me a cup of coffee from a PUMP POT; not a frency press, not an individual pour, but a pump pot. Cost me two bucks for a tiny cup as well. So, don't know if I would try it again, but after reading the posts, was this just bad luck? Did I catch them at a bad time? WHO KNOWS.....Not really inclined to give them a second chance. Did I mention the coffee was not that good, really? read more

My previous review was a solid 4 stars. We had lunch yesterday and I had the salmon sandwich and it was FANTASTIC, and only $8 bucks. Thus, five well deserved stars. read more

Acre coffee is a beautiful modern space but the service is slow (at least 20 minutes for a drink), the prices astronomical, and the product mediocre. I really wanted to like it but visit after visit I have been disappointed. One time I waited over 30 minutes for a mocha. Another time the homemade chai was weak and watery. Their sodas do have potential. Plus, I feel like I'm sitting in an office or library in there. People working on their laptops at every table. It feels uncomfortable to hold a conversation with a friend at your own table. The real kicker however, was I went one night but they had just closed and one barista was CUTTING another baristas HAIR in the middle of the shop. Gross. read more

I ordered a French press and they poured it from a thermos. How LAME!!

As a fam we go here often - like every other or every day. Coffee is good, but not as good as Flying Goat itself. Atmosphere is good, but not great. Usually the staff is fab. But why I am taking the time to write is that we had a terrible experience with a super pretentious staff member. Tall guy with straight hair was so, so rude to my mom - who is not pretentious and not a coffee snob. For him to talk down to her regarding her simple questions about coffee was disturbing. Come on, get over yourself - you're going to snob it out on COFFEE?! Give me a break and here's one family that will be keeping our distance. Some things really matter to me and one of them is: treat people right. read more

They really worked hard to correct the service dog issue so my rating of the place has improved. It would be a 5 if they had not made a recent change in the chai recipe. I liked the old recipe with the pure ginger flavor. Now the ginger is less or missing and something I do not care for is added... back to Peet's most days. Their pastries are now still drawing me in on weekends! Everything I have eaten here is delish!!! read more

Acre is my favorite coffee place in Petaluma. The coffee is first of all delicious. I always get the latte and it is so smooth and creamy, not a hint of bitterness. They have some great scones too and I love the way they serve their tea as loose leaf in a little steeper/French press (I don't know what they're called for tea). There's great ambience, most of the tables are wood and there's a big community table in the middle where I like to post up and read or study. Lots of outlets in the walls and decent internet. They have a sliding window as the storefront too which they open on nice days so you get a lot of fresh air! LOVE this place, I 100% recommend to anyone! read more

Couple different things wrong with this place. 1st I walk in with a togo cup from my friends coffee shop in marin and ask for my latte to be put in their cup in the interest of reduce/reuse. Now i could understand if the cup was crusty or nasty looking but i had had black coffee in it not more then 5 hrs prior. I was asked if i was sure that I wouldn't want a new cup and then proceeded to cross out the logo and write Acre on the cup. Really?!! 2nd if you are going to go as far as think that i need everyone on the inside of my hand to know that I'm drinking Acre Coffee then it had better be some mind blowing coffee. It's not. It's better then Pete's and Starbucks but other then that your coffee is not worth the San Fran prices you charge. Get over yourself! read more

Worst costumer service I have ever encountered. As a barista myself I realize how stressful the job can be also during these times. The man that helped us was extremely rude although everyone else working seemed kind. read more

Best. Coffee. Shop. Ever. Just moved to Petaluma and found this little gem right around the corner. I'm a coffee snob. Espresso snob to be exact. Organic beans from Healdsburg... Almond Milk... and Sonoma County Vanilla for my Vanilla Latte? I'll never feel guilty again.... and will definitely be here daily. The girls behind the counter are sweet and totally crush-worthy. read more

Really cute cafe with a friendly staff, plenty of seating, free wifi (+ outlets!), decent coffee and gluten free cookies from Mama Baretta, which are amazing! read more

I drink coffee at acre in Petaluma at least 5x a week. This morning I was faced with a nose turned down at me with complete rudeness. The feel for the place is never really friendly but when the gal with the green tint in her hair is working my experience is always 5 stars (hair is totally cute btw so not meant to offend) she's always super awesome and remembers me .... so nice. I never leave 1 star reviews however as I sipped my coffee I overheard two people walk out and say ".....snooty coffee shop does not always mean they have good coffee". Bummer for Acre as they are opening another near by. Hope they do some hospitality training. read more

Nice lattes, good selection of bagels and toppings. Friendly locals place, nicer than corporate Peet's or Starbucks!

I didn't want Starbucks. I didn't want Peet's. I wanted something...else. Acre Coffee was that something else. I love going to local coffee shops and trying out the different coffees they have to offer. To my surprise they offered French Press as opposed to your usual slow drip affair. You pay a tad bit more, but for a quality French Press it's worth it. I was happy. The place had good vibes; I was really digging the hardwood treated environment. Plenty of space to chill or get work done. I've definitely found my new weekend coffee spot. read more

5 star coffee with 1 star management. Acre Coffee is a mixed bag. The coffee is fantastic, the tasty bites are interesting and satisfying, the place is clean, and the baristas are absolutely wonderful. However, over the last year or so there has been a less welcoming attitude coming from the owners/managers. The mantra of the place has shifted from "enjoy our delicious coffee" to "get your coffee and exit." To start, they have randomly asked customers to leave, stating they want the seats for other patrons. I have multiple acquaintances in the Petaluma area who have had similar negative experiences. I understand that turn-over is very important in the food/beverage industry, but walking up to patrons and asking them to leave (even when they were continuing to order food & drinks) is a bit much. Additionally, coffee shops are known to be great spots to run business meetings, to study, meet up with old friends, or to schedule your day... However, Acre prefers you to do it elsewhere. They even have signs up at certain seats that state "Please no laptop use at this table between 8am-12pm due to our limited seating" (which really isn't so limited). My thoughts, if you are getting a beverage to go, Acre is a fine choice. If you actually want to stop, enjoy your coffee, visit with friends, or run a meeting... Acre may frown upon your choice to stay. read more

Avid Coffee - Great place for picking up coffee... maybe not to stay and enjoy it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petaluma, California

I live right around the corner from this coffee shop and frequent it fairly often. I stop by whenever I'm in the mood for espresso or too lazy to brew for myself at home, which happens a lot. While I am grateful to have access to a specialty coffee shop in my neighborhood, I just wish they were a little better.. I was excited to hear that they were switching to roasting their own coffee a while ago, despite my deep love for Verve (the roaster they previously used, after things went south with Flying Goat Coffee) but I just haven't been quite as impressed since they made the change. I believe they're using quality green coffee, it just seems they need a little help dialing in their roast profiles. Most everything I have tried tastes a little underdeveloped with straw -like notes and a slightly unpleasant acidity and bitterness. Granted some of this may be due to the fact that the baristas aren't properly trained or simply don't take their work seriously enough, but either way, the end result isn't great. The customer service here leaves a lot to be desired. The baristas seem so preoccupied with how cool they think they are for working in an independently owned cafe and so busy messing with the shop music and interacting with each other that they're not quite on top of their game when it comes to facilitating orders in an efficient and professional manner. Quite often the place will be hopping, with a line of anxious customers eagerly awaiting their beverage, and the employees simply walk away to do nonessential tasks - like change the music. Having the one barista disappear into the back room for a period of time or casually carry on conversations with fellow employees while moving at a snail's pace on bar when there is a line of drinks to be made is just mind blowing to me, and is the reason I can't always stop in before work. There's also never a reason to be unfriendly with customers that are choosing to patronize your business over others in the area. I know this may seem like the opinion of one uptight , high maintenance customer who just doesn't get what goes into running a cafe and serving customers, but really I do. I've worked in coffee for the past 10 years as a barista, trainer, cafe manager and quality control specialist. I hate it when people say this in their yelp posts, but... I do kind of know what I'm talking about... I just wish these guys worked with a little more of a sense of urgency, especially when it's busy. They don't really seem to care about how long it takes to make your coffee and get you on your way. And the attitude is a huge turn off and something that I hate having associated with specialty coffee, even though it's often all too present in a great number of cafes. It most certainly is at Acre. I will definitely keep patronizing this place, and I really am grateful to have them in the neighborhood, however I eagerly await the day that we get another specialty coffee shop here in downtown Petaluma. read more

I was excited to try this place because I had heard from friends how great the drinks are. I ordered a dirty chai tea latte and it didn't taste anything like chai tea. The worst part is that after only drinking not even 1/4 of it I had a horrible stomach ache. read more

This is a great place to write because it has lamps on the tables. If you're looking for a writing spot while you're in Petaluma, this is a good option. read more