Pretty standard run of the mill stuff. Want a quick but healthy(ish) option for lunch and you've got comforts. You'll pay a pretty penny but if you're a mom in a pinch that needs to feed the kiddos a little something before they go bonkers, some okason will do the trick! read more

No. No. No. We live literally 4 doors down from Comforts so we were so exited to have a go-to restaurant within 30 seconds from our house. Unfortunately...it failed to meet even modest expectations. We've been there numerous times so this isn't a one visit review. I'll break it down piece by piece. Service: Awful. There is one woman who is always waiting tables who is extremely rude, curt, cold shouldered, everything you don't want in a server. The food takes FOREVER! Now, I understand that sometimes food can take a while. But when I'm waiting 35 minutes for eggs, I start to get a little cranky. Also, bringing out one dish and leaving the other diner at the table without is ridiculous. Offer bread, donut holes or something to tide your guests over if your kitchen is slow as snails. Food: Just ok. We've had problems with consistency. I've had my eggs really over cooked, my food come out ice cold, crab cakes undercooked, bread soggy, etc. All in all, we have moved on. There are plenty of breakfast/ brunch fish in the sea and for the overpriced, slow, unpleasant service, I'll swim down the street. read more

Like a lot of places comforts has amazing food but the staff is close to useless. Depending on which staff member you get, the odds of ever getting a coffee or water refill are slim to none. Also the staff is rather brusque and rude - the seem to take it as a chore to take your order. read more

Good food, but crappy service. Even cheap fast food joints have better service. They may have actually hired the folks that were rejected from McDonald's. As for the food, good, but until they get their act together I'm not going to be a regular. read more

Always the best! The best Chinese Tofu Salad evarrrrrr. Still holds its own in a market of gourmand eateries abounding. Make it a local day, make it a Comforts tasty foods day. read more

Home of the famous Chinese Chicken Salad: Chopped Lettuce, Fried Noodles, Slivered Almonds, Sliced Chicken, Sesame Seeds, Green Onions, and house-made Dressing. I am pretty sure that Liquid Crack is one of the main ingredients, though. Oftentimes I will wake up in the middle of the night sweating, shaking, feeling slightly nauseous, and I know that only one thing can cure me... Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing. I would take it through my veins if that were an option offered on the menu. read more

Oh, tamales. Recently ventured into this small town awhile ago & came across this pretty good eatery. The chicken sandwich was not my favorite but the tamales...wow. Wrapped in a dark green corn husk, the little holiday package came with some smoky roasted salsa. I ate every spectacular morsel with relish & dream of more. Gosh, where am I going to find such good tamales in SF? read more

I became a regular at Comforts through happenstance, during a summer job across the street. Nestled on the Avenue, it's a Marin classic for breakfast and brunch. I've only eaten at the sit down restaurant a few times. The cafe is airy, with lots of windows and metal tables/chairs. They have a large array of gourmet deli foods, similar to Whole Foods. Comforts offers snacks like cupcakes, danishes, coffee drinks, ice cream, candies, milk shakes etc. All of them have that high-quality, homespun taste that comes from having a cultivated taste in choosing the right recipes and ingredients. My only complaint is the chaos that ensues during the frequent rushes and it's a tad overpriced in my opinion. I've always experienced gracious and friendly service, they'll learn your name if you go often. My absolute favorite lunch is the to-go taco salad. It's a large salad packed with romaine lettuce, black beans, grated cheese, sliced avocado, and tomatoes. You can get it with grilled chicken breast, they used to offer lightly seasoned tofu but I only saw chicken/plain on my most recent visit. They make an amazingly rich black and white milkshake with homemade whipped cream. I miss Comforts! read more

Yummy brunch and great outdoor seating. Brought the dog and had a good time with the girls!

I love the chinese chicken salad. And I love that they're pre-packaged, and ready to go for $6.50. I haven't sat down at eaten at Comforts in over 10 years, but I love all their to-go options. read more

An order of Chinese Chicken salad and a coconut cupcake is my order almost all the time; okay, 98% of the time. I did try their shrimp bisque before and it was so good and rich. I haven't seen it on their menu lately. Maybe it's seasonal? I don't know what they put in their salad that makes it addicting. It's not even a Chinese restaurant! Go figure. When opening the box, I always think the amount of chicken is not going to be enough, but as I get closer to finishing it, there's actually alot of chicken in there. And I think they give just the right amount of dressing. You can buy extra dressing but I personally don't like my salad drowning in dressing. As for the coconut cupcakes, kinda small, dense, yet moist, is such a delightful treat after eating a salad. They even have a mini sized cupcake but, eh, that's too small for me. The salads are already boxed up in the fridge ready to go. I've purchased my food and eaten it there a few times. It can get really crowded especially during lunch but they do have outdoor seating as well. The only downfall for Comforts is that it's a bit pricey. Other than that, the food is worth it. read more

Comforts' name says it all: a casual, inviting environment serving comfort food with a twist. Everyone in Marin has tried Comfort's legendary Chinese chicken salad. There's something special about it and it's impossible to recreate (even after buying their signature sauce that they sell separately). The café is airy and full of light with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a large selection of take-out options, with creative salads and specialty dishes. It's a wonderful place to sit down for lunch and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The place is usually packed with a cross-section of families, soccer moms, and mountain bikers resting after exploring Mt Tam's trails. Definitely stop by when you're in San Anselmo. read more

Chinese Chicken Salad. My friend raved and raved about it and I didn't understand why, but now I do. TOTALLY worth it. A little pricey, but tasty. Their other food is not bad, as well. I like how it's so dog friendly in Marin and the outdoor seating. My little mutty poodle can come with me to here! :) read more

This is a great spot, and my review reflects three visits to the restaurant. I've never tried the deli/takeout. Food is consistently high quality, as well as the service. The ceasar salad has just the right touch of anchovy. You can taste it, but it does not dominate. The soups have been very good. The clam chowder is not full of potatoes, nor is it salty. It is flavorful. Burgers, sandwiches and fries are consistent and very tasty. No fancy words to describe ordinary, good quality food -tasty . Kids menu is both reasonable and very good. Chicken strips with Japanese twist, great mac & cheese, very nice grilled cheese. It has become our regular spot in S. Anselmo. read more

I am giving the takeout 5 stars because the Chinese Chicken Salad and many other dishes are amazing! I love the bakery too. It's a great lunch place near my office. However, I just ate at the sit-down café with a friend last week. The food was predictably very good, but the service was bizarre. I showed up about 5 min before my friend arrived and asked to be seated for 2. A waiter seated me, but then while I was at the table, the hostess appeared and asked me what I was doing there. Although the restaurant was mostly empty, rather rudely she unseated me and told me to wait for a table until my friend arrived- she only seats parties when everyone is there. What a bizarre thing! No sooner did I give up my table but my friend arrived and we were seated at the very same table. Anyway, the rest of lunch was good and the waitress was OK- not stellar, just OK. Needless to say I think I'll order takeout and sit in the serve-yourself section next time! read more

Great cupcakes! Mediocre counter service. Decent prices. I especially recommend the mini coconut cupcakes and the chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles! Two weeks ago, in angst, we bought 2 dozen mini cupcakes when our caterer had a family emergency in the middle of the night, called us early, early, and couldn't finish our cupcake order. We called and Comforts offered to bake us an order, which was really nice, (but it would have been during the graduation ceremony). So, we came in to buy what they had. We esp. loved the coconut, vanilla with chocolate icing and chocolate with vanilla icing and sprinkles. So cute! Now, if only the register staff would have been as nice as the bakers... The girl at the register admonished us for coming in, not ordering ahead of time, and taking all their cupcakes so early in the morning, shaking her head at us like we were bad kids -- despite our explanation. A sale is a sale, right? So that was a bit odd -- esp. given the fact that we were in the midst of a potential cupcake crisis! We tried to explain, and she was unsympathetic. Our caterer's father died for cripe's sake! We needed our cupcakes! We wanted deliciousness... We got it! A+ for cupcakes! B+ for variety C for service ------------------- = 4 stars Would have been 5 stars with friendlier service... read more

The food is OK if you're really hungry. The only thing they're good at is the Chinese Chicken Salad but even with that its mostly lettuce. Otherwise the deli food is not so fresh, very similar to supermarket deli, everything tastes like it has been laying there since yesterday. I ate lunch there mostly everyday but got tired of that old, sour taste. Pus it is REALLY expensive for the kind of food that you get. I don't get why everyone loves this place. read more

Comforts has the best prepared food counter in Marin, hands down. I ate at the café once, and it was fine but not extraordinary. I wondered what all the fuss was about Comforts. Then, I made my way over to the prepared foods. Oh. Now, I get it. This is just about the most gorgeous food display you've ever seen. It's almost a shame to eat this stuff, it's so pretty. The heirloom tomatoes mixed amongst mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette. The luscious fruit salad, the inviting chilaquiles, the perfectly sized egg salad sliders, the plantain cakes, the glazed short ribs. Prepare to spend forever deciding what to order. Each day offers new salad, sandwich and soup specials, as well. Many people head straight for the cartons of ready-to-go Chinese Chicken Salad (or Chinese Tofu Salad) in the refrigerator. That's what Comforts is famous for, and with good reason. Personally, I loved their grilled chicken panini, with arugula and jack cheese, and the heirloom tomato sliders with big hunks of mozzarella. If you head over to the right side of the counter, you'll find a lovely array of pastries and sweets. I like the banana coconut cupcakes and the mini donut muffins. This place gets very, very crowded at lunch, so give yourself some extra time. I like to come mid-morning, before the lunch crowd hits. There are about 8 small tables inside and the same number outside. There's free parking on the street and metered parking in an immediately adjacent lot. $0.25 for 25 minutes. Comforts also sells a wide array of gift items, from cookbooks and olive oil, to tea sets and jams. If you know what you'd like to order, you can call it in and pick it up at the counter, thus saving yourself a bit of time. read more

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I really think there should be two separate listings for Comforts because depending on whether you sit down or stand in line for takeout - you'll have an entirely different experience. Let me break it down for you: Dine in: Sweetest service in the world. There's a gentleman server that is always accommodating, knows his customers and gives you time to enjoy your meal. I've never had a bad meal. I'm always torn between ordering sweet or savory for breakfast but I always resort to the smoked salmon scramble or the huevos rancheros. Take out: Sigh . . . the take out area is a mess. I blame moody customer service and rude patrons. I'm not in love with any of their bakery items but the savory items are great. Minimum credit card charge is $10 so make sure to bring cash if you've got a light order. read more

This was the cool place to go when I was in Elementary and Middle School growing up in SA, we'd all get the chinese chicken salad with the little bread roll inside and go sit in Creek Park and munch away. I'm out of college now and I don't eat chicken, but the chinese tofu salad is good. The Stuffed Challah French Bread for Brunch is really yummy. My only complaint is that it's a little too shi shi and can be pricey for a cafe /deli. read more

Chinese chicken salad - THAT IS ALL. No just kidding, they have lots of wonderful, fresh, tasty great food in their case & there is nothing I look forward more than coming here for lunch or dinner take out. I've been getting their chinese chicken salad (yes they have gluten free!) for SO many years! Its a tradition in San Anselmo! Always a great dinner idea if you're in a hurry too! But it is fun sometimes to just browse all the cases & see how many things you could possibly stock up on for lunch or dinner, depending on the day & what they have - deciding what you want can be hard! Comforts will always be on my Top 10. Always. read more

Just wow...had breakfast here this past weekend and it was awesome. The wild salmon omelet with creme fraiche, fruit, pecan bran muffin and potatos. I'm not normally a breakfast person because greasy side meats and buttered toast doesn't usually get my day off to a good start - but Comforts was fresh, light, extremely well-made, and unique. The outdoor seating was perfect for my breakfast date and I - we really enjoyed it. Vinnie was our server and he was awesome! I really can't wait to go back. read more

The Food: Comforts is unique in that it offers a Full Service restaurant, as well as a food counter & bakery. The variety and quality keep me coming back, typically for breakfast/brunch. The Atmosphere: As referenced in other reviews, this placed gets packed, especially on the weekends! A wait time for brunch should be expected, however, with regulars and newcomers alike, Comforts is a good time, every time. The French Toast: If I had to recommend one item it would be the Pecan-Crusted Challah French Toast, which is filled with sweet cream cheese, then topped with fresh berries and maple syrup. The Consensus: As far as weekend brunch in Marin County goes, Comforts in on the list of places you'll visit more than once. The food won't disappoint, but consider yourself warned that the service may. read more

Comforts was memorable, more for their stuck-up service than for their food. The lady who rang me up was a complete bitch. When I met up with others in my group and told them my horrible experience, I was shocked that we'd all come to the same conclusion. That's what I love (note sarcasm) about Marin--it's the only place in the world where a person who makes minimum wage can live out their fantasy/delusion that they are above other people. It's always so bizarre to me! Anyway, the food was not up to par. My $8.25 sandwich was soggy from the tomatoes, and the bread was so airy that I ate the whole sandwich in 2 minutes and was still hungry. I got two mini cupcakes, which were very dry with hard icing. I'll pass on this place next time I'm in the area. read more

Ok, repeat after me "POLENTA CROUTONS ARE THE BEST EVER" oh yes they are. I wonder if Comforts just sells them on the side, to go without salad. YUMMY! Oh and i had Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs. Quite the delish thing. My buddies had the Comforts Chinese Chicken Salad and the Caesar Salad with POLENTA CROUTONS. Service is still an issue here and sometimes courtesy is a problem, there is a fabulous waitress who basically holds up the whole place cause the rest of the staff, well, they just seem like they aren't interested. We tipped our waitress well and dreamed of POLENTA CROUTONS as we walked away, wanting more. read more

Points and respect to the team and staff at Comforts for what has to have been an extraordinarily long and difficult year. You continue to consistently put out some of the most delicious food in Marin County. That said I have grown as weary as undoubtedly your staff has with the ridiculous social distancing measures that you currently have in place. It would be one thing if there were scientific data that showed that by directing the flow of movement in an enclosed space you were preventing Covid -however that is emphatically not the case, we are already inside, together. As a result you have irritated, stressed out, grumpy and unwelcoming people zealously directing our every move, occasionally barking out orders and NEVER laughing or smiling. Many of us are also in the service industry and understand the inherent frustration and difficulty of trying to operate in the current climate. That said, none of the grace of the owners is on display at Comforts lately and the atmosphere is downright daunting. I will often skip over a visit just because I don't want to add that level of negativity to my day. I think you could do much better and if the staff has a problem being there perhaps they should reevaluate their decision to work there. Attitude is free, they are all in need of an adjustment. read more

Comfort's has completely screwed Chinese Chicken Salad for me. I am disappointed every time I order it anywhere else. Thiers is PURE heaven. Everything I have ever tried from Comfort's has been divine. I have been known to drive the 45+ minutes just for a reminder. delish read more

This was my first time ever and I don't even know where to start. The reason we went in was because it was busy and look like a popular place. We did not wait long to be seated,but after that it's seemed like we were forgotten . The waiter assumed that we were waiting for friends???? Then it took a while to get the drinks. For the food we had to wait about half an hour! I ask for gluten free bread until the food comes and that took too long as well. We were the last table to walk in for lunch and it's seemed that no one care, The bill came in no time; it was the owner her self. So I complained to her about the serves and she was not very nice ; all she said was that some time it's take longer ! Really.....not even apology or happy holidays ...please don't take your costumes for granted no matter how good you think you are. And the food is o.k. read more

Usually earns five stars, but Comforts has the gall to charge a "corkage fee" on their own bottle of champagne in order to provide glasses. They don't tell you until after you ask for glasses, because they presume it's to go, so it would make another transaction. I don't know if it's $5 a bottle or per glass because, when they wouldn't even provide plastic glasses, I got a refund. I was quite rudely told "it's policy". Well, sir, it's a bad one. read more

We really like this place, but the staff directing the flow of traffic is rather "short". One particular incident was a gentleman speaking to my client as if she were a child! It feels unorganized of where to stand, where to go, can you look at stuff in deli case, etc. Also the cashier shouldn't touch $, then touch our plates and fan his face with plates, while walking back to register. Love the food, but customer service needs work! read more

I fell in love with their Chinese Chicken salads ever since that first I came to San Rafael to visit my aunt. And ever since then, every time she would fly to San Diego to visit, I would beg her for one of "those" salads. Forward a good 8 years later, and I moved up here to start a family of my own. And, now we've gotten half the family hooked on these salads. They've even ended up in Mexico!! I've never tried anything different, since I love these salads so much. So, I can't speak for anything else. read more

They offer a wide variety of great quality food, but the specialty is the Chinese to-go salad. Try the vegetarian option with tofu instead - it's also great, if not even better! read more

Always a winner for brunch and lunch. I enjoyed my huevos rancheros and I love their Chinese Chicken Salad and the bakery

Undoubtedly the best brunch in Marin - maybe even Bay Area. If you want interesting dishes (menu changes weekly) with good, fresh ingredients, this is the place to go. Almost hate to write a 5-star review as I'd hate to have it become more crowded... but gotta give them credit. If fancy ambience and eloquent wait staff are what's important to you, then this might not be place for you. But I value healthy and interesting food and laid back, friendly service... so this is my #1 brunch choice! Oh, almost forgot to mention the deli! Love it! Fabulous choices other than Chinese Chicken Salad, such as veggie meatloaf. read more

It's Christmas Eve and I'm writing a Yelp review about a restaurant and caterer who nails it on every level. I can not say enough great things about this establishment. The food is outstanding and when I need a quick meal for my family and pre 2020, my guests, I come here. They never disappoint. The food is outstanding high quality comfort food with their signature dishes and desserts. I have had many meals here and are always delicious. The biggest impact of this business though are the people from the bottom to the top. When I picked up my catered Christmas Eve dinner, every single person from Amy the person who greeted me to Kelsey, the catering director, I was genuinely thanked and treated like family. These people totally get it and especially during COVID times, they pour out their gratitude toward their customers. Thank you Comforts, proud to be in this community with all of you! read more

Absolutely delicious! I think of it as a chic hole in the wall in Marin. Although it is smaller than the average eatery, it's perfect for to-go lunches or a quick pick up for summer picnic or BBQ. My fave dish: chicken salad! It's light and fresh. Definitely pairs well with an ice cold lemonade. It brings the comfort foods you grew up with to a level of sophistication. Total win. read more

All day long you have a chance to find a ready treat at this fine place. The food and the staff are there for so many different tastes and accomodations. The food is always tempting and it is just a matter of choice. I personally am addicted to the chicken salad. I get it to take away for there are several green areas in the neighborhood for the picnic at noon. The only caution to the place is the local foodies and the tangle of dog leads in the front. The food is worth the maze. read more

Since writing this, service at the deli really has gotten much better. New people have been rotated in (and out). I'm not certain if this is indirectly due to Yelp feedback, or due to the one snarky deli manager referred to in my initial review (who has now been relegated to a back room - away from customer contact). However, there is new management driving the deli section. The new group is obviously passionate about food and service. The bottom line is, every time I walk in, these guys make me feel welcome. I hope it isn't simply because I dinged them in my last review from years' ago ;-) Irregardless, they really do have to manage a daily "feeding frenzy" behind that counter where aggressive customers fight for attention. It's rough back there ;-) That level of success isn't Comfort's fault, but I can see why people working there might, over the long run, begin too look at customers as being "one of the herd". But thankfully, that hasn't been my experience in the last year or so. These guys really do care. I still have a bone to pick about the wacky pricing of $1.50 for 1/6th of a hot dog, but you can't win everything. Thanks for listening Comforts. read more

I stopped by Comforts today for two reasons. The first being that my daughter has been requesting Chinese Chicken Salad and the second is that our family is doing our very best to support our community's businesses. Upon arrival there were several people waiting outside. When I arrived at the head of the line, a previous patron walked out of the door, so I walked in to see what the protocols were. I was immediately told, pretty aggressively, to go back outside. So I apologized and went back outside to wait. When it was my turn to come in, my husband was directed to the #3 hot pink number on the floor. I went to the fridge to retrieve the salad so that we would be ready when it was our turn. Again, the same employee that had "requested" that I go back outside now was yelling at me to get back on my number. I felt very berated as she educated me that I was to wait until I was being assisted before retrieving anything. I again apologized. As I was waiting, I check out the person in front of me waiting his turn. Two white take out containers in his hands. I then check out the guy behind me, hanging out on #4. Another container from the grab and go salad fridge. When my turn arrives, it is the same individual that has been so vocal. I ask for my salad and her name. She immediately becomes contrite, saying that she is sorry if she made me angry. As I try to explain to her that I was trying my best to follow whatever guidelines they have in place, and that other patrons were doing the same thing I had done, she raised her voice over mine. I understand that repeating yourself a million times a day is exhausting. However, this is definitely not the way to build customer loyalty. I find the mediocre food not worth today's efforts. Grace, I'm sorry to say that you just lost a customer. read more

Warning! Their vegetarian taco salad has fish in the dressing, and they don't care enough to change the label. I brought this up a couple of times. The first time they apologized and refunded my money. The second time I brought it up that they hadn't changed the dressing and still labeled it vegetarian, they just stared at me. I used to work close by and go there regularly, but stopped ordering anything but coffee, because I couldn't trust what they said about their food. read more