We simply enjoyed a good cup of coffee with oatmilk. The space is airy, open, clean and well decorated. Patrick the bar tender even helped us figure out directions to check out the sunset. read more

Coast Cafe - Surf Babe Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

Coast Cafe might be the only place in Bolinas that wants you there. Bolinas is notoriously unwelcoming to outsiders. For years, every sign that marks the roads in has been torn down by residents. In fact, the official town sign doesn't even give its own name. It says something along the lines of, "You are entering a socially-conscious unincorporated town." Coast Cafe, however, is worth the risk of being run out of town by angry hippie artists who can somehow afford $850,000 for a loft. It's a lovely little cafe with great food. It's affordable, too--I was pleased by the offering of a single, large blueberry pancake for only $4.50. Most places would charge double or triple that for a stack you couldn't finish. And the crab omelet was amazing--the crab was clearly fresh. Oh, and by the way--Bolinas is the first left after the lagoon. read more

I stopped here for Saturday lunch with my bf during a lovely drive in thick fog and drizzly rain up to Bolinas. It was cold day but a huge fire was rolling in the fireplace of Coast Cafe and we were able to sit right next to the fireplace to dry our wet jeans and jackets. Breakfast menu looked pretty good, but dinner menu looked even better. I wanted to order the "asparagus and mushroom soup" written on the blackboard over the counter but it was for the dinner.... so we settled for a bowl of vegan veggie soup and chili. Soups were very interesting meaning that I've never had veggie soup like this one before and I felt healthier with each bite. And Chili was a bit spicy side for me but hearty and tasty. Very friendly service and very relaxed atmosphere. Oh, the coffee comes in a huge mug and it was a "good" coffee :D I'd like to come here again to try the dinner menu. read more

The Coast Cafe is the best present my ex-bf ever gave me. He took me here a handful of times and created a monster--I can't get enough. Which is sad because I only get out to Bolinas once or twice every few months. Incase anyone's wondering, he's still got custody of the CC, but I have visiting rights. So you'll see me here. When I'm feeling really antsy and need to get out of the city, Bolinas is my first choice. It goes without saying that I can't go to Bolinas without eating here. The service and food are just fine, but the cozy feel of the restaurant and that permeating coffee smell is what gets the Coast Cafe on my all-time favorites list. I never make it in time for brunch, but they have a delicious burger which is best washed down by a bottle of cold Boont Amber Ale...which they also serve, thank god! Also, there are little frog feet that direct you to the bathroom out back. What's not to love? read more

Coast Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

I never received a return phone call from Roseanne! My birthday celebration was on 2/23/2013; it's 3/03/2013! Coast Cafe lacks social responsibility and food service responsibility! read more

Good food and great service; went here for lunch. Price might be a little high, but it's worth it. I ate here on a Thursday, around 18:00. The cafe was nestled in the quaint quiet town of Bolinas, though the cafe itself was lively that night since there was a live two man band playing. Both played the string instruments, sometimes banjo or I think a mandolin. The cafe had somewhat a nautical theme, just as the name suggests and it is by the coast. The place was a little small, with varying sized tables. There was a large table made from a single tree that I think could serve at least 10. The bathroom was outside, and to find it, you follow I think large frog prints, which was amusing. I got a table in no time, and wait staff got to us promptly. They did pass by us a few times, but in such a small place, and on Thursday, it felt like their was little to no difficulty getting their attention. I was also seated close to the bar and the kitchen. Food also didn't take too long to cook. The food I got was the fish/catch of the day, which was some kind of shark. I couldn't hear the waiter quite well because of the live music, but mentioning shark piqued my interest. The presentation of the dish was nice. The fish was seared perfectly, with a mango tomato salad besides it, served over basmati rice and grilled asparagus, and a wedge of lemon on the side. The fish was good, almost like a halibut, it was seared well to seal in the juices. The meal was filling. I was going to go for appetizers, like the calamari or the oysters, but this was enough. I'd like to visit again, and try other dishes if I'm ever around Bolinas again. read more

Coast Cafe - Catch of the day. Some kind of shark. Mango tomato salad. Basmati rice. Asparagus. - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

Fish and Chips, 5 stars. Service, 2 stars. The fish and chips here, actually rock fish, is pretty awesome, some of ht best I have ever had. The only downside was getting here for lunch, being seated then waiting 5 minutes for a server then 40 for our 2 orders of fish and chips. The place was empty, maybe 2 other tables, we saw our order come up and sit there for about 5 minutes before one of the servers finally grabbed it. Don't go here hungry or in a rush. read more

We live in Sonoma but this is our go to restaurant to take my parents, family and friends in Novato. Excellent food and excellent service. There is a wonderful selection of fresh, delicious entrees, soups, appetizers and wine. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

highly recommend. the service this past Tuesday night was really good. server (Silvia) and busser (Julio) both very attentive and friendly. dinner was delicious and fresh. server and chef went to bat for us to make their raved-about tacos during an off-taco time. really good variety of food and beverages. service the next morning in their coffee/ breakfast to-go shack was equally friendly and delicious. well done. read more

Great find on a weekday evening. Was in the north bay on business and decided to take a quick trip through Muir woods to the beach. Looking for a place to eat, Yelp directed us to Coast Cafe. Little funky cafe with great food. Crab enchiladas were very good - dungeness crab tasted rich and fresh. Would love to try other menu items sometime - someone's posting of the blackberry pie looked delicious. Will try again when i'm back in the area. Only issue was that they were only accepting cash - although the front door was pasted with all of the major credit card emblems. Maybe it was just during the winter season. Sorry that I had to short the waitress on tip, the only ATM in Bolinas was dead. read more

I stopped here on the way to Bodega Bay, and having never been through Bolinas before (unbelievably), I wasn't sure what to expect. But on the first pass through town, it was clear what kind of business was going to fit in here, and Coast Cafe is definitely that kind of business: casual, laid back, and yummy! The first impression any business truly makes on any customer isn't really what it looks like, it's how they're greeted and how the staff treats them. Everyone here - from the hostess to the server to the guy bringing in boxes to the kitchen - was easy going and helpful. The service was good, accurate and fast. I ordered the fish and chips, made from a delicious halibut with some seriously kick ass fries. Little did I realize that this would be hands-down the best fish and chips I'd have from San Francisco all the way up to Mendocino on this trip, but it was. Definitely memorable. Prices are a bit steep though - $19 for fish and chip is pretty extortionary even if it was good and a generous portion. If it wasn't so good I would have felt ripped off, but because it was good I let the high price slide. One thing I didn't like about the place was the scourge of dozens of flies buzzing around annoying everyone sitting at tables outside in the garden - I get that it's summer and insects happen outdoors, buy I think the management needs to find some way to get them under control. It would have been a MUCH more enjoyable experience if I hadn't had to defend my food every 20 seconds, it sort of demoted my vibe of the joint from great to good. But at the end of the day, what mattered most was that I had great food and great service. I highly recommend anyone give this place a try. If you're experience was anything like mine, you'll be pleased. read more

Coast Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

Prices = too high Food = okay Presentation = awesome! Staff =friendly Attentiveness = waited for a lot of things longer than I should read more

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Went to Coast Cafe after a day at Stinson and it was really lovely. Service was great. Don't remember his name but he was super friendly and helpful. I had the crab eggs benedict and it was soooo delicious! Highly recommend! read more

I give the place a 9 for charm and the staff a 2 for hospitality and service. One of the most disorganized restaurants I've ever been to.

In a sweet little town that tries to hide itself the Coast Cafe isn't all that hidden - I read about it HERE on Yelp. I have to agree with other reviewers it is a GREAT spot to enjoy a freshly ingrediented lesuirely lunch. Lots of organic ingredients. Emphasis on farm produced, local and creatively prepared dishes. I arrived midday on a Friday and the place was pretty quiet...other guests included what appeard a mix of locals and tourists. The sun was out but it was a tad chilly to eat outside. I was going to enjoy lunch inside until I saw the pile of fleece blankets by the door. I grabbed one and chose a table outside - which was WAY better for Sadie, the beautiful golden retriever who was my date. I enjoyed a Lagunitas beer and the fish tacos. SUPER fresh, flavorful if not a bit difficult to eat as the portion was so generous. Service was gracious and attentive. The waitress walked around Sadie when she decided she wanted to nap in the walking path...and she got that I was there to relax and 'refill' after the long and winding drive from San Fran...she came and went offering water refills and a smile. read more

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I bought a full-sized house salad from this place for $12. When I opened the box to eat it, this was what was inside. Awful. Possibly a quarter-box, and not only that, but it did not taste good. Almost no veggies, only spinach. $12 for this. Unbelievable. read more

Coast Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

We were beat up and ragged from a 10 mile hike to Alamere Falls and beyond. Starving too! We stopped in what many would call a hole in the wall to be extremely delighted by everything we tasted. I had the beef brisket with cheesy polenta and sautéed swiss chard, my wife the linguine and clams. Every mouthful generated an "ummm". No need to say more except if you find yourself lost in Bolinas, don't fail to stop by. The characters who dined around were equally enjoyable and diverse. read more

Just the spot for a satisfying breakfast after or before hiking in the area. Vegan eggs Benedict was a flavorful surprise and the cheese grits and eggs like heaven! Loads of rich coffee rounded off the meal. You get what you pay for and at Coast Cafe it is great space, thoughtful service and healthy local ingredients well prepared. read more

Ow. My head hurts. God. I'm hungry. It's 7am and I'm awake and I hurt and I can't sleep and I need coffee NOW NOW NOW. But it's Bolinas. And that means, you're SOL, baby. There's no Peet's or Starbucks (meh) or Java Beach around here, townie, so suck it up. Oh, wait. There's a coffee cart next to the (closed) Coast Cafe. Praise Jesus. Shuffle over. Mumble. Hand over money. Clutch at coffee. Amble down the street and watch Bo wake up. Dogs. Birds. Various and sundry Walks Of Shame. Begin to feel human. Feel something like hunger at core. Walk back to Coast Cafe. Open at 7:30. YAY! Sit. Order more coffee. Coo over massive mug. Peruse yummy menu. Order. Be amazed at heaping portions and sublime sourdough bread. Feel minor shell shock and steeper than usual but not obscene bill. Pay. Tip well. Feel that all is right in the Universe. Exit. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. read more

owner yelled at my family in front of the rest of her customers and 86'd us for no apparent reason...weird vibes at the coast cafe. Lady clearly needs a day off and / or maybe to try a different job - military sergeant maybe? Ruined a perfectly nice morning of surfing and enjoying the beautiful boli community:) read more

We had three meals at the Coast Cafe during the week we were in Bolinas. The food was not only delicious but so creative and elegant in the presentation of each dish. This restaurant deserves more than 5 Stars!!!!! read more

We've been there twice and both times we were disappointed. Very slow service both times. I think they really favor locals, which is a problem since the town is a tourist destination. Last time we were seated inside next to some very loud people and asked for another table farther from them. The host didn't want to move us because she said, unbelievably, that "There is no quiet place in West Marin!" We pointed to another table farther from these loud people, and she said she couldn't move us because we had already placed our order. We insisted and she finally moved us. When our meals finally arrived 30 minutes later, the salad that was supposed to have anchovies, only had 1/2 of one small one. Instead of pointing this out, we simply asked if we could get some more anchovies. The wait person said we've have to pay for extras, and we said fine. They never arrived. We paid the bill and were happy to get out of there. By the way, we then drove up the coast to one of our favorite places in Pt Reyes (also in West Marin), and enjoyed a few very quiet hours. We have eaten at the 3 restaurants in Pt Reyes Station (Cafe Reyes, Station House and Stellina). All are quiet, have friendly hosts and wait persons. and the food is better than what we've had at Coast Cafe. We won't waist our time or money there again. read more

Food is hit or miss in terms of taste but consistently expensive. Some things are always good (fresh oysters) while other things have been a gamble (fish tacos). Service is painfully slow. We come here fairly regularly since we spend a lot of time here and we have found that although the staff has been friendly, the wait time to order and get your food is really excessive. Having said that, it's the only restaurant in town so... we continue to patronize it. read more

This USA local casual cafe with home made food .a good selection of appetizers main entree and fresh vegetables. The staff is friendly. It seems everyone knows everyone. Desert menu is great with a wonderful large blackberry pie read more

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Came to the coast for the day and ended up here for dinner. We were greeted immediately with a warm welcome. Where we were seating was perfect and comfortable. There were some flies that got in, but that's expected somewhat. The waiter Clay was attentive and speedy with getting things to us. Lemme tell you ... the mussels appetizer was legit the best mussels I've had cooked to perfection. We also had a Caesar salad, which was delicious, and calamari appetizer. Everything was good but the mussels were the most memorable. I'd come back if I ever come to that part of the coast for sure. read more

My wife and I ate there while we were staying in Stinson Beach. We had Clam Chowder and salads. The service and the food were great. And, the restaurant is dog friendly read more

I have never really had such a bad lunch? The waitress said she was sorry....Short staff in the kitchen. Ummm, ok. Salad? How long could that take? Our salad came out in the next century. It was really slow and painful to wait for a salad! Had the "tamale plate". The tamale was mostly masa and no filling. The topping seemed to come out of a shake sauce bottle, dare I say? I never write bad reviews. BUT this was exceptionally bad food, slow service and not even a full house! Ugggh. read more

This cute cafe does the trick for a casual lunch while visiting Bolinas for the day. The staff is very friendly, and were happy to serve us, even though it was 2:45p and lunch service was about to end. The food is hit or miss, as my husband's clam chowder was delicious, but the fish tacos were pretty fishy. But they make up for this with charm! read more

My family and I have been coming here for over 25 years, we always loved the service, food, and experience, however, ever since the place passed over to the new owners the place has gone downhill. The owner/hostess was extremely rude and hostile to us, for no apparent reason, the entire time we were there to the point that we decided to leave without ordering any food. Safe to say we won't be returning, which is quite sad for us, as the Coast Cafe used to be one of our favorite parts of Bolinas. read more

Visited Bolinas for a buddy's wedding and a group of us went to brunch at Coast Cafe the day after. The restaurant is cool and the food was good. My girlfriend and I ordered a few things to split - clam chowder, calamari, and the beet salad. Service was super friendly, but a little slow. It was okay, we weren't in a rush. I'd definitely come here again. read more

Ordered the black forest ham and eggs - a bit light and thin on the ham, otherwise it was okay. Their fancy coffee was a bit pricey, $4 a cup but hey refills! Service was slow, we were only a party of 2 but the party of 12 that came after us received most of their food first. If you aren't a local or a large group, find a way to entertain yourself for a while. read more

Very surprised to see the negative reviews here. My girlfriend and I are Marin residents residing in Sausalito and every time we make it out to West Marin (Stinson, Bolinas, etc.) we always make a point to hit the Coast Cafe for a meal! The Coast Cafe is great for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. They have a rotating menu of seasonal dishes incorporating fresh seafood and farm to table vegetables. Every time we have been there (probably 5 or 6 times at this point) service has been great and we have yet to have a bad dish. Don't expect "chic San Francisco style brunch" but if you're in the market for a hearty home cooked meal, at a reasonable price, then give the Coast Cafe a shot. read more

Two thing's parking is hard to get in the town and it's a cash only restaurant. They are also closed on Mondays. I had the fish and chips wasn't I bad but not the best. Really just a good place to grab some food since there isn't much in the area for restaurants. The town is a cool little town to see as well I would say just check it out. read more

Coast Cafe - New American Near Me - Bolinas, California

We visited Coast Cafe on a Sunday for brunch and had the loveliest experience. The Eggs Benedict was served with wild mushrooms and spinach from the garden next door. It was the most flavorful meal I have had in a long time. The interior of the restaurant is cozy; we sat by the fireplace. Lots of neat decor and friendly, attentive staff. We had meaningful connections there and truly recommend it! Will definitely be back again. read more

If you can find your way to BO For you tourist the local color take down the "Bolinas" sign Everytime it's installed. Anyway...so u get to BO , stop in here and have lunch/ dinner / breakfast.. whatever. It's great eats, we had the fish tacos and Rueben. Service is great, ..all a PLUS So to all our tourist friends traveling hwy#1. Be sure and check this out if you find yourself in this town. read more

I enjoyed a brunch at Coast Cafe a few months back. We sat outside on a beautiful afternoon and chatted for a while. Yes, the service was quite slow but I wasn't expecting it to be fast or city like. I actually enjoyed having the time for a good conversation. The food was okay, not particularly memorable either way. read more

From what started as a family trip and a beautiful hike in palomarindo trail. Unfortunately It ended with a very bad treatment From the owner of coast cafe. I've been to the coast cafe multiple times and I have never receive such a bad treatment. The may 14 My family and I were sitting in the patio of coast cafe with our dog who's name is Roxy when the owner that is also a server started approaching our table. My dog who is under training and have never bite a single person but usually just get scared by people when they approach us too sudden, had an scare reaction and she barked at the owner but did not bite her. The server / owner got really scared which is totally understandable since she doesn't know my dog. what i DONT consider correct is that she yelled at us and was repeatedly saying that my dog had to leave even thought we agree to leave the cafe the first time She yelled at us. Let me make it very clear that in all moment we said we were going to leave because we understood she was scared. BUT for her that wasn't enough when we told her we were going to leave she started yelling even louder telling us that our order was canceled and that we NEEDED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY because we were in her property, she said more things that I could not exactly remember since i was very traumatized by her loud screams but I was telling her to please stop yelling and she didn't stop. keep in mind we never disagree with her it was basically just her acting insane. This women is full of rage and does not know how to control herself . In all honesty she gave me very weird vibes since the beginning but I never thought she was going to humiliate my family and I that way. It was unacceptable and I felt the urge to write this Yelp review which I never find necessary. On top of everything she made my daughter cry and basically ruined our trip to bolinas. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAFE she' is not a welcoming person and does not know how to treat her costumers. And I think the owner needs to learn manners and she definitely does not belong in the restaurant industry. read more

Brunch minus a line out the door? Yes, please? Bolinas doesn't have many breakfast options, so you'd think that Coast Cafe would be crowded as heck on a Sunday morning. Maybe we missed the rush, making it in the front door by 11:30. Or perhaps this quaint oceanside town never gets super duper busy. Regardless, I like! After an hour snooze on the beach, walking over to Coast Cafe was absolutely necessary. Sleeping = burning calories. The menu is hearty, simple and with just enough options to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. Omelettes, pancakes, BLT's, gumbo, BBQ oysters, - lots of hearty food to choose from. The +1 ordered Huevos Rancheros and I had the Chili Colorado Benedict, which came with huge chunks of pork. Very filling. Sit outside, enjoy the sunshine, pet a dog or two, and enjoy the relaxed vibe of Bolinas. Not much else to say beyond that! read more

Expected this place to be twee and overpriced as fuck, but was pleasantly surprised!! Service was friendly and very attentive, and my sister and I enjoyed an amazing dinner for a reasonable price, considering the quality of the food. We had a cup of soup each, shared a kale salad, and then split a burger with all the extras. Plus two glasses of wine, the total was around $55. I would definitely eat here again! read more

On a gorgeous Sunday my favorite thing to do is drive up the coast and hit up the Bolinas Lagoon and grab some good eats at Coast Cafe. This Sunday I took a Bolinas newbie with me, Miss Jessica T. We were stoked for the trip! The only truly fun time to ride in a car is driving up route 1, with classic hippy music blaring, laughing with good company. The only way to go! We made it through the windy roads and ended up in the lil secluded town of Bolinas. We grabbed a blanket and headed for the beach/lagoon. We hung out in the sun jamming to tunes stuck in our head and having great conversation about the beauty that is Northern California and all the similarities we have as fellow gingers. At 5, with our stomachs aching, we headed for the Coast Cafe. Whether you sit inside or out the atmosphere is amazing. My advice is to order something off the specials menu, they change based on what is caught fresh that day. As per usual, the food was amazing.. and I got to have a glass of my favorite wine, Gascon Malbec (my first trip to Coast Cafe opened my pallet to this fantastic South American red). Luckily for me, Jessica T. is also a sucker for sweets and we split a blackberry pie ala mode. HEAVEN, we had it finished before the waitress even realized she had given it to us :) We drove back to the city with full bellies and a setting sun at our back. Yet another Successful SUNDAY FUNDAY read more