I created a yelp account just to leave this review. We ordered the Gemelli and Chicken Parmigiana to go. The food was ready very quickly and was exceptional! The orders came with bread, and when we went to pick up the food, they gave us a free salad that they had accidentally made. The service from everybody in the restaurant was exceptional in the very short time that we were there. Specifically, the chef and Tay made our experience wonderful. I would give the food a 10/10 and the customer service a 12/10. Highly recommend, will go back if we're ever in the area again! read more

I love coming here with my girlfriend the atmosphere is nice n quiet. Their garlic bread n fries were smacking and my man Ty is the goat, he will take good care of u! read more

The food was absolutely amazing, the service was fast even though it was a hopping Saturday night, and the chefs were zipping through orders. Tye, our server, was friendly and kind and on top of refilling waters, offering drink suggestions, and grabbing to-go boxes before we even asked for them! I had the chicken parmigiana, which was light and flavorful, and the steamed spinach that went with it was delicious (and I HATE cooked spinach, but gave it a try and actually enjoyed it for the first time ever!) The andouille sausage that was served with the pesto risotto was smoked and you could really taste it, and the spicyness was just perfect. The pesto sauce was heavy on the pine nuts in the best way. It wasn't oily or heavy on the basil or garlic like a lot of pesto sauces can be, and that left the risotto so light and almost citrusy. My cousin had the harvest garden dish, and they were stunned by how delicious it was. As a vegetarian, they are particular about their veggies, but everything was 'perfectly cooked'. At the end of the meal we were surprised by the panna cotta with the fruit remoulade, which we devoured in like three minutes haha! We really enjoyed all of the food, the service, and the ambiance. We only wish we lived closer, but might make the 90+ mile trip from Sacramento just for the amazing food now and then. read more

Barefoot Cafe - The panna cotta with the raspberry remoulade was so delicious that we devoured it and barely left anything on the plate! - Bars Near Me - Fairfax, California

We were recommended to this restaurant by our neighbors, they've raved about it for at least a year and we finally made it on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated immediately upon arrival and given the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Ty was our server and our service was great. I wanted an apple martini, they were unable to accommodate the apple but Ty made me a custom mango martini which was tasty. We ordered a Reuben sandwich with chili cheese fries, and a rosemary chicken sandwich with fries. I did not try the Reuben sandwich but the rosemary chicken sandwich and the chili cheese fries were both very flavorful and there was plenty of chicken in the rosemary chicken sandwich. We'll definitely be back. read more

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stopped by for a quick bite after a long day of hiking and taking our doggies for an adventure. I ordered the pesto fettuccine & had plenty of leftovers for me to take home. We sat outside the restaurant on the patio with plenty of shade. The service & staff were awesome, patient, and brought our dogs water unprompted. Such a thoughtful gesture. We also tried some corn bread at the time which was devoured by my husband, he was a big fan. Also ordered a margarita, was delicious, balanced, & crisp/refreshing. the bathrooms were clean, the dinner crowd was coming in as we were leaving & it looked lively. hoping to stop by again for future trips. 5 stars from me & the doggo read more

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House Potatoes made by Chef Alex! He's a Genius/Artist!! Owner TONY is 'da BEST! Customer Service is Spot ON! Thank You Diego, Doris ,Angel (sous chef), & TY. read more

Barefoot Cafe - Barefoot Café (Fairfax --- House Potatoes!! OMG! Simply. DELISH. Owner TONY is 'da BEST! Chef Alex is a Mastermind! - Bars Near Me - Fairfax, California

Located downtown Fairfax in a really cool neighborhood. There is a big parking lot across the street with free parking. The cafe is right on the corner. We were able to get a table in the morning without any reservations. Ordered: 1. Corned beef breakfast: I liked my corned beef and i liked that it was in big chunks rather than it being really fine strips were it's soggy and mixed into hash browns. It was seasoned well and went well with the potatos. Also cooked my poached eggs well! 2. Egg Plant sandwich: My wife really liked this and the eggplant wasn't too muchy but also very flavorful. Overall, service was good and they were polite and attentive. Clean restaurant. The prices on their website isn't reflective of their menu however and it's more expensive on the updated menu in the restaurant. They also do have more options in the restaurant as well. Solid breakfast choice in Fairfax. read more

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Excellent selections for breakfast & brunch. We needed to find s new breakfast place and Barefoot Cafe won our hearts. The food was hot, delicious and plentiful as well. But the service was impeccable. We appreciate you, BC!! Thank you! read more

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Tony, the owner, has created a wonderful place to break bread- whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is wonderful, the service fabulous and the portions (especially for lunch and dinner) are huge! Plan on taking half your meal home for the next day. The restaurant is a labor of love for Tony. He is ALWAYS there, paying attention to all the details to make sure that everything is just right- whether it be the daily fresh flowers on every table, the quality of the ingredients, the seasoning of each dish, or the attention that each guest receives. Fairfax is blessed with a number of great neighborhood restaurants and Bare Foot Café is one of them. read more

Firstly, the ambiance is lovely. It has the vibe of a small European town cafe and American diner all in one. We ordered hamburgers and a benedict, and we had no complaints about anything. I especially recommend the sweet potato fries and garlic fries. The service team is also friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Parking is easy at this convenient location in downtown Fairfax. I love their BLT sandwich. The staff is friendly,and tables are abundant both indoor and outdoor. Service can be slow so don't go here in a rush. read more

A wonderful breakfast in the adorable little town of Fairfax. This is a very clean restaurant that is nicely decorated and very comfortable. Their menu is well rounded and the service was both attentive and thoughtful. I'm sure the lunch and dinner experience is equally good, and I'm excited to return soon. 5 stars. read more

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great staff, ambiance, and food! the pork chop with plum sauce special was so good! highly recommend

Food was pretty good but extremely pricey for what I got (chilaquiles, waffle and cappuccino). Nice, lively location with outdoor seating and the waiting staff were all really nice, but most likely will not be coming back. read more

Barefoot Cafe - Chilaquiles, banana pecan waffle and a cappuccino - Bars Near Me - Fairfax, California

The salads here are really exceptional. I had the Warmed Spinach Salad, which includes bacon and mushrooms. It's incredible! The light dressing and generous amount of spinach made it one of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended! read more

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The service here is amazing ! They're kind and quick with service. I got the burger the chef make the food amazing and they have cute little table decorations. I got an espresso martini and it was great read more

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Barefoot Café I've always driven by Fairfax but have never stopped for a bit until today! Coming back from a backpacking trip from point Reyes I was starving. I got the Barefoot Special (20.95), which came with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and blue cheese. The portion was generous, with a hefty 1/2 pound of meat, but it was a bit too overbearing for my taste. The side Caesar salad was a nice touch, adding a refreshing balance to the meal. The sautéed mushrooms were done well and added a good depth of flavor. Solid meal overall. Staff were wonderful as well. I don't think I've ever had a burger that filling. read more

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We stopped in for a quick and simple dinner but we were so pleasantly surprised! The food was incredible! The chicken Marsala (shown), New York steak with herb and lime butter (so unexpected and delicious), rack of lamb and bucatini with meatballs were all extraordinary! Ty was our waiter and was friendly, knew everything about the menu, and gave us great suggestions! Perfect evening out! Highly recommend this place read more

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Went here for the first time tonight, and Ty was super friendly and sweet! Enjoyed our meals, and thanks for the tasty panna cotta treat!

Awesome breakfast place to take someone special. Food was great. I had eggs Benedict over lox salmon. Service was superb. read more

It's a nice place for breakfast, particularly if you're sitting outside with a pooch, which we were. I liked my breakfast tacos and they were made better by their pretty good salsa. Just a good California style diner. read more

Our waiter was immediately very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant itself has a beautiful ambiance, and while I visited at night, the brunch menu looked delicious and I think it would be the perfect spot for a Sunday morning. I got the fettuccine pesto pasta, which was delicious. The complimentary cornbread we received on arrival was also a great start to the meal. The portion size was also wonderful for the price. For coming so close to closing time, our waiter still gave us a wonderful experience and the food hit the spot. read more

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The food was absolutely phenomenal, some of the best pasta I've ever had. And such an amazing price with huge proportions !! The staff were so kind and talkative and the service was so quick. The place also had such an amazing vibe with all the plants and decorations. The best restaurant I've been to in the local area and will 100% come back next time in around here. read more

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I had a great lunch meal here! However, I came in around 2pm and my server was fantastic and attentive but after his shift ended and he left, I noticed I was ignored by the new waiters and the experience went down after my original server left for the day. I had to stand and flag the person behind the bar for more service. Food was so good that I feel sorry for leaving the less than 5 star review. read more

Had a very delicious breakfast at Barefoot Cafe this morning. Warm and welcoming atmosphere and staff. Great service (food came out fast!) from a very friendly and welcoming server, great chai latte, great smoothies. Highly recommended for brekkie in Fairfax. read more

Food was very tasty. Flavorful, although the corned beef on the surf and turf Benedict was blander than on the corned beef hash dish. The Dungeness crab was a maxing flavored and tasted great. I highly recommend and I regret not going for the Dungeness crab scramble. However I am a corned beef hash connoisseur. Next time! One thing to note for breakfast items is one of the "toast" options is a sweet scone with lemon curd. It was a fantastic idea, and plan to take advantage on my next visit. On my first visit I always evaluate brunch with corned beef hash. The corned beef portion was generous but a chunkier than I liked. I liked the flavor, but some nah argue is salty. The potatoes were flavored nicely with equal crisp exterior and soft interior. It was cut larger than I expected, so it was hard to make my open face sandwich. The service was agreeable and kind, and gave strong European vibes. They served you but left you alone to enjoy yourself. It felt comfortable. The decor and uniform was also Euro-style. I really liked it. Interior and exterior seating with cover to block sun. We sat inside but the windows open (but inward). I can't wait to go back to try the other menu items! I forgot to order the panna cotta but will do so at another opportunity. read more

Easily the best Italian food in Marin! We especially love coming here for brunch. The staff is so friendly and service is always great. We love the outdoor patio and cozy vibe. Can't go wrong! read more

Came with my dad, my first visit. Friendly service, used our first name all night. Instead of typical complimentary bread, a basket of semi sweet cornbread came immediately. Very taste. We had Chicken Marsala and Pork Chop. Cooked well, very tasty, plated handsomely, and filling portions. Unfortunately no room left for dessert. I'll be back. read more

We ordered the banana walnut pancakes- they really drew us in when picking a breakfast place. They were not sweet and bready. Disappointing. My friend got the eggs Benedict, I didn't try them but she said they were 5/10. I tried her potatoes and liked them. Then, craziest of all, I got a lox bagel. For $22. And it came DISASSEMBLED. Bagel, salmon, tomato, block of cream cheese, raw red onion, and capers, sitting on my plate. So I had to sit there spreading the cream cheese, getting swipes of it on my hands. And for $22, this was the most basic lox bagel ever. Not even pickled red onions? No micro greens? What the helly. For these enormous prices, I wanted to be wowed. The food wasn't terrible, just fine. But for these prices, fine isn't acceptable. read more

My partner and I came here for breakfast on a Tuesday morning since we're staying in San Anselmo. We were very excited given how positive the reviews were, but I found myself disappointed in almost every way. The food itself was fine, nothing particularly special, and ridiculously expensive for what it was. We checked in their website for menu and pricing beforehand, and while I understand the necessity of raising prices, especially in the last year, the disparity in advertised pricing and the menu we were given was absurd. They note that prices are subject to change at the bottom, but a $3-6 difference in most menu items feels deceptive. I got a single chocolate chip pancake, which was listed as $9.95 on their website. At the restaurant, it was almost $15. I'm not usually one to complain about pricing; I'm from Los Angeles, overpriced mediocre food is the expectation more often than not. The food was okay, but by halfway through my pancake, I felt sick from how sweet it was. Most other reviews talk about how good the service is, but my partner and I didn't experience that at all. The owner (?) greeted and chatted with every table but ours. I watched him put his arm around regulars. When he brought us the check at the end of the meal, he was relatively cold and said almost nothing to us. I don't expect friendliness out of service at any establishment, but for how empty the restaurant was at the beginning of the meal, and the warmth with all other guests, I wasn't especially pleased. I will make no claims about why he was not warm and welcoming with us, but I will say I was disappointed. Shoutout to the waitstaff, the single guy (the only waiter in the whole restaurant, aside from the owner?) who was taking care of every table in the whole place, and still maintaining good service. read more

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Was leaving Tomales Bay on my way back to SF, asked Yelp for a good breakfast suggestion and Barefoot in Fairfax came up. Fairfax is adorable, Barefoot fits right in. Very clean, great staff and service. The orange juice is fresh squeezed, the Eggs Benedict and home fries were perfectly cooked and tasty. The salsa sides were a nice touch. I will definitely be back. read more

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We've been here a number of times for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. Every meal has been fantastic, but today's lunch was really exceptional. We had a TAB - turkey, avocado, and bacon with fresh, roasted turkey, perfect bacon, and a very ripe avocado. We also had the chicken salad, which is quite distinctive - it's light, peppery and has the usual celery but also water chestnuts, which was great for the hot weather. The fries are always gret, and the coleslaw tastes almost like a mayonnaise vinaigrette. Definitely got the mayo flavor, but lighter than usual. The best part of the wonderful lunch though was our server, Diego. Super attentive , really personable, and knows the menu like the back of his hand. He was able to make recommendations and help us decide what to get from the extensive menu. I wanted to cap it off with the chocolate shake, which I know is great, but we were too full to do that. Next time! read more

Have been going there for years for their delicious French toast breakfast. Good service, good vibes! Try it, you'll like it

Amazing service, Ambiance and complimentary corn bread, it reminded me of my hometown!

Panama cotta is insanely good! Pair with strong coffee. Price was excellent too! Highly recommended and we will definitely come back! read more

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We were here for dinner tonight and had a decent meal. The reviews set the expectations really high and I think that was the issue. It was not bad but was not amazing either. We had the chicken parmigiana and ahi tuni salad. Service was friendly and efficient. The kitchen staff were so nice and warmly greeted everyone coming in and leaving. Rounding up to 4 for them. The decor is warm and I loved the greenery on the outside. It's hard to describe this place in terms of cuisine. They served cornbread when we got there and the menu was mostly Italian though the description is breakfast/American. read more

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Barefoot Cafe was such a pleasant surprise. It has old world mannerisms and charm and yet the food was modern five star cooking and quality. The servings were overly generous. Our table had seafood risotto that was fresh and plentiful. It included scallops, mussels, large shrimp and clams. Also at the table was the chicken and spinach. Excellent!! The Panna Cotta with plum sauce for dessert is a must try as is the cornbread for starters. The fresh flowers in vases with ribbons lended to the ambience and to top it of was the helpful and unassuming service. Thank you for making our evening memorable. read more

Love the coffee! The staff is nice too. The complimentary bread they serve is pretty good too!

Amazing food! Fresh ingredients. The pumpkin pancakes were superb! The cornbeef Benedict was tasty. We shared the crusted salmon salad as an appetizer. read more

I really enjoyed my meal and overall experience at Barefoot Cafe. There is a very warm and friendly vibe. My family members felt the same. One family member had the lamb, two had the fish and chips, and I had the spinach ravioli. They were all excellent. We also had coconut shrimp and calamari for appetizers, along with the corn bread they provided when we sat down. I found the appetizers to be perfectly prepared. We went there for a special occasion, and at the end of our meal, we were given panna cotta courtesy of the chef. It was so generous and friendly. When we left, the chef, sous chef, and owner all waved goodbye. In short, we loved this place. read more