Very traditional authentic Italian bakery and coffee house. From their apple crostata to their…read morepanettone (fruit cakes). They have a variety of pastries and desserts. All made in house and some that are imported. We love their true espresso(s) and Americano that are just fabulous. This is a very local spot in Larkspur which is a quant and very Europe inspired businesses. Our wives loved it of course. There are plenty of places to eat and drink at a cafe. We were lucky it was a very nice and warm day. Enjoy!

What an amazing place! I can't believe I have been driving by it for years before finally going it!…read moreDelicious food and a lovely and welcoming environment. Lots of space to sit and enjoy your food and visit with friends. I will absolutely be back!

Le Marais Cafe is one of the few spots in my regular rotation because it consistently hits every…read moremark. The Castro location is beautiful with its clean, ocean-blue French decor and relaxing, cozy vibe. It is always busy on the weekend, but the quality makes it worth the wait. Everything I have tried there is top-notch, from the perfect croissants and lattes to the savory mushroom crepes, French onion soup, and grilled tuna sandwich. The Larkspur location in the Marin Country Mart has a slightly different, less urban feel that I really enjoy. It feels a bit more intimate, cozy and has a much bigger outside seating area. It seems to have an even wider selection of great entrees. Whether you are grabbing a quick salad or sitting down for a full meal, both locations offer an authentic French experience that is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

It was so cold and damp on Saturday and I was driving north from SFO craving a warm beverage. Marin…read moreCountry Mart and Le Marais Bakery to the rescue. The long line was a good sign. As I waited inside I admired their beautiful decor (especially that green wall!), and peeped all the equally-beautiful pastries on display. Oh la la! It took all my post-Thanksgiving self-control to resist a sweet treat (next time!). I satisfied my craving with a hot latte. I ordered and paid at the counter/register and was greeted with a lovely French accent. I assumed that my order would take awhile given the bustling crowd inside and outside. But it was ready within minutes - a hot, smooth latte hit the spot and powered me for the remaining drive north. Le Marais is easy to find at the far end of the Marin Country Mart - abundant parking is all around. Before I got back in the car, I took a quick walk through the shopping center. A must-stop if you're in the area, whether you need to shop, to eat, or to simply grab a drink. So charming and can't wait to return!

I have been stopping by Rustic Bakery the last couple of mornings for coffee and a pastry, and it…read morehas been a solid choice. The place is clean, with plenty of seating both inside and outside, and there is a large selection of pastries, scones, breads, and grab-and-go items. My go-to has been the ham and cheese croissant, which was fresh both mornings. The coffee was also nice and hot, which I always appreciate. The staff is professional and efficient, though clearly busy, so do not expect a lot of chit-chat. I also picked up a box of Cheese Coins, which turned out to be dangerous because I loved them and ate the whole box. Good coffee, fresh pastries, easy seating, and enough tempting extras to make you buy more than you planned. I will probably stop by again tomorrow morning before leaving the area.

Came by on a Sunday around 11 for a quick bite and got the breakfast burrito. The burrito by itself…read morewas quite small, a bit bland, dry and overall just plain. It could have used a lot more filling. I did appreciate the salsa on the side that it came with, which was tomato-y, garlicky, and overall very flavorful. It took around half an hour for me and 4 of my friends to get our orders, which was frustrating because we were on the go. Definitely a very busy spot! The place is a grab-and-go establishment where you order at the cashier and grab your food once ready (or they'll bring it out to you if dining in). I loved the outdoor seating on a sunny day but all the tables were unfortunately taken when we were there. The inside also has a couple of seats and refreshing cucumber water was offered.

Well needed bakery in MV Breads great had a sandwich also…read morevery good Definitely be back

We drove to Mills Valley in the early morning and decided to check out this local bakery. There is…read morestreet parking available and we luckily got a spot right across from the bakery. The bakery was decently busy with locals going in and out. I ordered the Resurrection Morning Bun, which had an almond and citrusy flavor. It was a delicious morning treat that wasn't too sweet and made for a filling breakfast. All in all, Madrona Bakery is a good option to grab pastries and coffee if you're planning to be in the area.

My friend and I eat here weekly after our Saturday morning run. Love the pastries, lattes... and…read moreespecially Fifi who usually takes our order, and David who waits on us!! There's a line out the door but it moves quickly and is worth the little wait!

My wife and I were told to check out Le Marais Bakery for really good, authentic French pastry…read more That turned out to be solid advice. For an afternoon pick me up, we shared a chocolate croissant and a slice of vanilla flan tart. The croissant was baked to perfection and the flan had a perfect subtle sweetness. It was a very warm day... and we sat outside in the building's shaded courtyard with a nice breeze. It was way to savor really good food and great company.

Susie Cakes is always such a treat. Either DoorDash or walk-in. The staff is always super nice and…read morethe location is clean and has that retro tech vibe which I love. To my surprise, the flourless chocolate has become my favorite! It's like a fudge cupcake!

I wanted the strawberry cream whip, find out its sold out so i settle for the red velvet, Only to…read morecome home and find out I got the strawberry cupcake!!!! :(

We stopped in right before closing as I'd been to their San Ramon location…read more Unfortunately while I enjoyed the candies, I got sticker shock when it turned out our three small bags of candy had an almost a $30 price tag. Yes they were delicious, but all the prices were blacked out on the bottom and after being run up the register suggested I leave an extremely high tip. I personally don't think telling customers they have one minute to buy something then telling other customers they can't come in because you're closed really warrants a 20%+ tip. The shop door could have simply been closed and the sign turned to let everyone finish browsing and let potential customers outside know you are closed in a polite and professional way, so this was our first and absolutely final visit to this location of Miette as we will not be coming back.

I am a fan of Miette! I have been to several of their locations and was happy to see one in…read moreLarkspur and we had to stop after taking the ferry into the city. The macaroons are awesome and so are the other goodies.

Last weekend I celebrated my nephew's birthday in the City with his friends and our family, and…read moreJane's cupcakes were such a special extra treat! Custom made according to dietary restrictions, the chocolate one was unlike anything I've ever tasted! Not too sweet and SO fresh. And it was seamless to arrange to have them delivered to the birthday party location. It's wonderful to have both a considerate and gourmet style dessert service option per se for even our little ones that require it!

The BEST. Michelle especially is magnificent and can even beat my mom for cakes (and people lined…read moreup my mom's cakes too!). Jane's at the Cove is THE place for quality in Marin, everyday. I've ordered and collected many luscious desserts and cakes for small dinner parties and then found that they also do special occasion cakes. Michelle can transform your ideas to decorate special occasion cakes, or she'll give fabulous guidance if you're artistically bereft, like me. Michelle's creation (at our party for 65 guests) was applauded not just for the taste and moistness but especially for Michelle's design. You can trust Jane's to deliver on the day and Michelle's excellence! We had the truly delicious 'Lemon Custard' . A great hit.

O V E R A L L Honestly there's not too many intriguing…read moreplaces here... and this and maybe one other place was prob where foodies will go check out. This place has tons of potential with minor fixes... everything tastes good but it just needed to be reheated. It tasted like we were eating left over pastries from the night before --- at the cost I would have hoped to have had it heated up. O R D E R **rating knocked down because everything was cold and tasted like left overs** Roasted Asparagus $8.00 (3.5/5) -- First off all, this would taste so amazing if it was hot and toasty. HOWEVER, they do not remove the tough end of the asparagus so I felt like I was chewing through rubber. Kouign Amman Special $6.00 (3.5/5) -- This would have tasted so much better fresh... essentially I'm imagining the viral flattened croissant except that's just the crust and the core is still very croissant like? Pain Perdu Fruit Almond $8.00 (3.5/5) -- This was really good but I like some more texture or crispy or crunchy edges? Again, this would have tasted so good fresh. Salmon Eggs Benedict $20.00 (4/5) -- This was good~ I felt like the smoked salmon portion could have been a bit more generous. S E R V I C E Nothing extra to highlight~ nice people. I was surprised they didn't give us water since we did order food from the kitchen. O T H E R Either offer to reheat or toast... or have a sample visual in the front and pull the fresher toasted pastries from the back.

Authentic Croque Monsieur -- one of the best I've had in the States (just oversized!)…read more Stopped by Le Marais Bakery (Buvette du Marais) at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur for a sunny outdoor lunch. Ordered the Croque Monsieur with side salad and a Maison Perrier sparkling water. This is a proper French-style Croque Monsieur executed beautifully. House-made pain de mie toasted to golden perfection with crisp edges, quality ham, plenty of melted aged Comté and Gruyère, and a light touch of béchamel that binds everything without any heavy, saucy overload (I didn't even spot a thick layer in the cross-section, but the rich, nutty flavor came through perfectly). It arrived piping hot, which made all the difference -- gooey cheese and satisfying crunch throughout. Flavor-wise, it tasted more authentic than most versions I've tried elsewhere in the U.S.: balanced, comforting, and not greasy at all. The simple mixed greens salad on the side kept it fresh and prevented it from feeling too rich. Paired with the crisp sparkling water, it was an ideal light-but-satisfying lunch. The only non-authentic thing? The size -- I've never seen a Croque Monsieur this large! It's generous (in true California fashion), but everything held up well without getting soggy or overwhelming. The outdoor setting is pleasant -- brick pavement, dappled sunlight, relaxed vibe. Their bread and pastries clearly shine here, and this savory dish holds its own. Highly recommend if you're craving a genuine French bistro classic in Marin. I'll definitely be back -- probably for one of their famous croissants or a crêpe next time.

Excellent bakery café! Great food great service nice…read moreambience. I like the avocado toast. It's nice and thick with a lot of olive oil. Add a couple buttery, scrambled eggs and you are complete. Now to top it off, have yourself a lovely pastry. Oh yes, and I'm anxiously awaiting the new one to open on fourth Street in San Rafael - and you should be too!!!

Good lord. I'm going to try to find the right words...I told a friend on the phone, lets say that…read moreyou put an HVAC salesman in front of a stove with a recipe and asked him to make you breakfast...that's what it seemed like they did today. My "Soft Scramble" was a pile of astonishment. It was so unrefined that it was an insult the the ingredients. There was nothing soft about the eggs, they were overcooked. The only thing soft on the plate was the watery run-off from the vegetables they heaped into the eggs: Too many chewy mushrooms and HUGE. Too many cherry tomatoes. I had to dig to find the eggs. The leeks were strips of inedible ribbon. The toast? I think it had been toasted yesterday and left on the top of their oven overnight and then reused today. I had to get up from the table and ask for butter to make it edible and still I worried whether I was going to break a crown. The pickled vegetables? Again, HUGE, hard and barely pickled. I will refrain from criticizing the service because they are all unaware of the nightmare in which they are working. Bless their hearts. I was so sad and annoyed. People think they can buy a restaurant with recipes and wholesale accounts and staff and just run it, "business as usual" but they are wrong. I went in and asked if they had sold the restaurant and was told, "yes." I imagine some tech-bro's wife or some hedgefund community doodler wanted a pet project with zero idea about food or food quality or how to treat and retain employees because what happened to MHBB is astonishing. It's rude and insulting to anyone who opened this restaurant and put in their best to keep the name and claim to be catering to the same people. But then again, this is par for the course or, from my vantage point, everything wrong with what's happened in Marin in a nutshell. Faux authenticity. Zero care. This is now all about the money. I will never bother with it again.