Back again and we always stop here for breakfast and lunch to go. Breakfast menu varies, I had a pork hash and eggs that was freaking awesome last time. Lunch is always the same - Comforts Chinese Chicken Salad. The gold standard. Crunchy rice noodles, just the right amount of dressing, could use a little more chicken it's otherwise pretty perfect. A good time at Comforts. Service can be spotty and it's a little pricey but we always come back. read more

Wonderfully Tasty! A great little spot. Evidently you can either eat in the 'cafe' section and be waited on, or order from the counter to go or eat in the open area near the counter. We opted for the cafe, quick and attentive service, very friendly and knowledgeable waitperson. An interesting menu with enough variations that I had trouble deciding (not sure if it's a function of my age, but more and more frequently I'll look over a menu and find only one or two things that sound good). Fortunately my dining comparing was having the same 'problem' deciding from four or five of the entrees. So we settled on two of them, the Oriental Chicken Salad and a Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce and Avocado Sandwich, which we split between us. The waitperson had the kitchen split them for us, a nice touch. Both were excellent, lots of chicken on the sale, very fresh greens and a perfect amount of piquant dressing. The sandwich was on wonderful, fresh sourdough bread, a great blend of flavors. Everything seemed extremely fresh and well handled. Both the cafe and the order counter were quite busy, but everything seemed to be going well, as there was a constant flow of people finishing up as more came in. Highly recommended. read more

Great food. The best. But usually a long long line in front during lunch hour. Social distancing is not always maintained but everyone wears a masking and the atmosphere is friendly. read more

Had the burger. The quality of the meat is very poor. My friend had the eggs benedict , the eggs were under-cooked so they were remade and came out over-cooked. Won't go back to Comforts read more

What can I say, I have been eating the Chinese Chicken Salad since I was like 5 years old and still love it! This is a great place to grab takeout or lunch in the full service cafe. Also don't miss the tasty spring rolls and the good desserts! The service is always friendly as well and for the quality of the ingredients reasonably priced (for Marin!). TIP: Order the noodles separately in the CC salad to make sure they retain maxim crispness when eaten at home! read more

I was intending to go to brunch at a place a few blocks away, but it had a 45-minute wait, so we bailed. Luckily, we stumbled across Comforts. We decided to give it a shot... No wait? Check Outdoor seating on a sunny day? Check Friendly, eccentric waiter? Check Great food? Double-Check I definitely will go back, and will gladly choose Comforts over that other place with the long waits any day! read more

Tasty food and friendly staff. Try their Chinese Chicken Salad. A little pricey (and you might not want to use all of the dressing) but still yummy! read more

This is a must-go place for all types of Asian-Mexican-American fusion food. Love it for breakfast or lunch at the cafe, baked goods, take out for lunch or dinner, and even a mini selection of local artisan products. Everyone is very friendly and professional. It is a charming place that has remained the constant pulse of downtown San Anselmo for over 30 years. Enjoy their Video Story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJnkinuiBKQ read more

Comforts makes the best Chinese chicken salad and chicken okosan. It is always overly crowded, but once you get a seat, all you have to do is enjoy the meal and it makes up for the long wait. The good part is that they have to-go food so you can eat it at home or on the go. Overall, great food, long wait. read more

I've been eating lunch here forever and a day. the Chinese chicken salad of course is something I dream of at night, it's a wonderful place to pick up food and bring home. So many choices, in the deli case it vegetables carbs meat and fish, also a great place to add something a little special if you're making dinner. Kudos to the hard-working team and owner read more

I've always loved there Chinese chicken salad but these last two times I gotten it it was not fresh. Today I bought a box of salad fresh out from the back and when I opened I found old salad at the bottom. They were smart and mixed the bad salad on the bottom so you don't see it when you first opened it. I took out the bad salad and ate the rest but afterwards I got a major stomach ache. For some reason the salad didn't task as good as it use to, it just tasted weird. I'm very disappointed in you comfort! Considering that the fact that this is a consider a high end place and it's gotten such good reviews through out years. Very sad. read more

I really wanted to love this place, we had heard good things but they fell short. We waited 20 minutes just to give our drink order when. We received our food cold and I ordered eggs Benedict and the egg was hard and over cooked, no yolk. The hollandaise sauce was sour. My boyfriend ordered the French toast and it was dry and way too much food he could barely eat a 4th of the portion. The decor was nice. But their tables were far too close and I was literally inches from the strangers next to me. The service was really awful and the older lady that served us was completely confused and overwhelmed even though we were the only table in her section at the time, never even checking in. read more

Love the gazpacho soup, Chinese chicken salad and chocolate chip cookies! Staff is so friendly.

This place is okay...small portions and very expensive. Really crowded during peak hours. Service is slow.

The Chinese Chicken Salad is famous and is a hit at any party or gathering. I've been going there for years and I'm a little embarrassed to say that is the only thing I've ever ordered! But it is SO good. So light and refreshing, perfect for the Spring and Summer months! I just wish they were open longer hours! Their mini cupcakes are yummy too. read more

two-face...restaurant side and counter-order cafe side...clearly divided....clearly two personalities....simple lunch from counter-order character...take a number and wait to be called....chicken breast sandwich and soda can near $ten....pay and wait...and watching....observing people ask for chinese chicken salad...or grabbing from shelves of chinese take-out boxes....chinese chicken salad!...looking around...chinese take-out boxes all around....did i order the wrong thing?....dope!...chicken breast sandwich still good construction...fresh sliced chicken breast layers...good taste..good quality....but, chinese chicken salad next time!... read more

Yes, fer christssake WE GET IT. The chicken salad is the best thing here, but it won't change your life or anything. The cupcakes always look so inviting and adorable, but they're ICE COLD. Seriously guys, it's totally unnecessary to refrigerate them with so much gusto. Those poor little cupcakes deserve warmth and sunlight. Yesterday I discovered the matzo ball soup here. It was delightful and well...comforting (pun intended). My psuedo-jew self rejoiced at the generous chunks of dark meat chicken, perfectly seasoned broth, and oh so tender balls. Yeah, I just said tender balls. read more

Arrived at 245pm and were told rather rudely that only counter service was available as service stopped at 3pm. Waited at the counter in line for a few minutes then figured out we should get a number after someone who arrived after us was served before us, and when it was our turn ordered a turkey sandwich from one woman who walked a few steps away to start making the sandwich. Overheard her co-worker tell her to check the time and the woman who took the order walked over to a clock and then walked back and told us that she couldn't make the sandwich as they stopped making sandwiches at 3. According to my Iwatch it was 302. Perhaps the lack of service was because we are not white? Pre made sandwiches in the refrigerator were mediocre with dry bread. read more

Home of the original Chinese Chicken Salad. I never order this salad from any other place, ever! If this is a salad you like, you must try Comforts version of it at least once. read more

I love comforts, usually. i purchased the roast turkey at $15. i didn't notice that it was frozen. and it tasted terrible. i emailed when i got home but no response. read more

I give this cute, casual brunch/lunch spot a 1 only because of the host's service. His name is Mitch and right from the start was extremely defensive about his duties. While standing in line, he shushed the couple ahead of us with an 'I'm busy right now' after which he turned around to entertain a family at a table. After he sat the bewildered couple in front of us down, we were denied being seated with open tables in front of us that had not been bussed, yes, but he made no effort to inform of us that he would make sure we were taken care of. A small (2 topper) table was bussed for us (3people) and when we asked for a larger table, he informed us that we would have to exit the restaurant area so that he could seat someone else. It took a seated family visiting from New York, who had just gotten done with their meal to stand up, problem solve for the host and offer us THEIR table. While we retreated in shock and exited the restaurant to wait in the receiving area for the offered table to be bussed, the family that offered us their table came out and apologized on behalf of the host "Mitch". Their advice to the host "don't be angry man, be lovey....this is California not New York." His response "oh I'm not angry, if I were angry you would know it." ........?? We asked for the Manager, and "Mitch" retorted that he "IS IT!" Table finally bussed, Mitch seated us, with lots of excuses (no apology) stating under his breath "I may as well cut my losses, huh!" To which we asked him to, at this point just keep it simple and take our order. Later as he passed our table, pausing to eavesdrop he made sure to say "I guess I gave you all something to talk about huh." .......??????? At this point, we walked over to the counter and informed the lovely lady, Katie, that we had never experienced service such as this, EVER and definitely not in Marin which is where we have lived, worked and dined out for many years. She was gracious and provided a card, informed us to contact owner "Laura" which is when to our shock, "Mitch" walked up to speak over us with further rejoinders to which we requested that he please step away and allow us to complete our conversation with Katie. All done, the food was amazing!! Fantastic portions, great flavor and perfectly seasoned. We ordered the Crab Benedict and the Strawberry French Toast with lattes and mochas for our beverage. Awesome all the way round. We were taken care of by Victor, who was gracious, attentive to detail and incredibly conciliatory. To the best of our knowledge, we fact checked this review with 2 others in our party to ensure that we have not exaggerated or over embellished our review. With offerings of apology from other patrons who received similar service, this is an outlandish experience that remarkably, truly happened. read more

Extremely disorganized service. No one explains you need to take a number so I gave mine to a lady who didn't know that but was obviously waiting in line longer than me. It happens everytime I come. Then after I ordered I had to wait in line AGAIN to pay. That took another 10minutes. All in a I spent 25 minutes ordering. Also, very limited Vegan options I had to order from the restaurant menu (which actually does have great dishes, too bad the service here is a mess). Ultimately, I want to know WHO ON EARTH MANAGES THIS PLACE AND HOW DO THEy RATIONALIZE THE SERVICE AS BEING ACCEPTABLE?? read more

Nope, I haven't tried the "original CCS." But I've had a few other items from the deli. Solid, nothing out of the ordinary but I have yet to be disappointed either. read more

I have been a long standing customer of Comforts. I started going to this place when I started at Drake HS and everyone would rave about the Chinese chicken salad. So about 15 years of great experiences and enjoying their food. After today and managements behavior I will not return. I always get the Bow Tie Pasta, its really tasty, I have only had one other time when it didn't taste that good. The first time I gave them a pass and opted to try again, that was months ago and have gone back a couple times and no problems with this or other food items. The staff is always really nice and they are always really attentive. I am sure they know me at this point as I am a frequent flyer. If I could give them rating it would be 5 stars!! Today: I got to comforts and ordered my food, got through the line, paid and was on my way back to work. I only get 30 minutes for lunch so I was rushing, as parking is always a pain in that area and always sucks up about 10 minutes. so I opened the Bow Tie Pasta and took a bite, it tasted odd, almost as though it was fermented?! Like if the pasta was sitting out too long, or the cheese was old. I don't know what it was but it just didn't taste fresh. I contemplated whether or not I should go back but I figured they will be ok with it. I wasn't upset, a little annoyed that I had to turn around and go back but I figured they know me. So I get there and as soon as I walk in one of the ladies saw me and she just pointed and said go back there they will help you, she was trying to get through a long line and she still noticed that I needed help, that's a person who know what they are doing!! taking notice to all customers, great job. I went to the pick up counter and the lady who helped me initially walked by and I explained that I left and opened the Bow Tie Pasta and it smelled funny. She said ok I'm sorry and let me take care of this. In that moment the Manager Patty walks by. The lady explained Patty that I was bringing it back because I thought it tasted funny. Patty then looks at me and asked what's wrong with it?! She then said something like let me see, and grabbed a fork and is trying to taste the pasta on the bottom of the container. She then comes back and says I don't taste anything different, it tastes fine to me. She was mumbling something to the sandwich guy, I couldn't hear her but I'm sure she asked him to smell it because he sniffed it. Then she said you can get something else or get a credit. I just said ok, I'll take the credit. Patty begins to blurt out a list of information to the lady who was helping me, to jot down so I can get a credit. Patty continues to repeat herself like 3 times to this lady and I kept thinking, "Seriously, I am sure she understands NAME, DATE and TELEPHONE NUMBER!" The Manager must have thought I was lying because she brings in another employee to come smell and taste the pasta, they have their backs towards me and they both look back at me mutter something. At this point I'm mad, Patty comes back and says yea its tastes fine to me but we will give you a credit, I told her "no problem, thanks and that I would just talk to the owner about it." She quickly changes her tone and says, " no don't worry about it, I took care of it, " I at this point just smiled and repeated myself, " thanks, I take it up with the owner." As a manager, I was really shocked about how Patty choice to handle this situation. A reason this business thrives is due to great customer service, employees are always pleasant. some friendly advice that I learned a long time ago - When feedback and/or complaints arise its an opportunity to improve business practices and possibly try harder the next time. Instead, Patty chose to amplify this situation in front of customers and make me look like a fool. Now, this is all over Bow Tie Pasta, really didn't really have to go this far?! read more

I love you! I have a thing for good coffee. I also have a thing for cupcakes. Oh and I have a thing for reallt good take out food! This place yummy in my tummy. I love the red velvet cupcakes! I also love the chinese chicken salad. I've had a lot of other meals here and they're all good. One of my favorite things about this place if most of what they cook with is organic and no pho or hfs! read more

Stopped off after visiting a friend. Found the sandwiches over priced for what you got. ONLY a sandwich! Bought the cornbeef with sauerkraut. More sauerkraut then meat. Unfriendly cashier. Bought a lasagna for dinner. BIG mistake it was tasteless with more pasta then filling and GREASY! Ending up throwing out 3/4 of it. THAT BAD! Never again. read more

Ok so I'll start with the big "EW" so long as you realize I've still given the place 5 stars. There was a very dead ladybug that had clearly been cooked into my breakfast. Disgusting. If you've ever picked up a lady bug in your life you know that they get distressed and leave behind that distinct, pissed-off-beetle small on your hands that only comes off by way of shedding your skin. Well, as soon as I saw that lady-bug in my food the memory of that smell immediately translated to my mouth and I was near retching. The food absolutely did not taste like lady-bug-funk...it was just the memory of that smell on my hands as a kid that totally grossed me out. So why still five stars? Well, I've been going to comforts for at least 8 years, mostly for the Chinese Tofu/Chicken salad which is utterly out of this world. The cold foods in the case are hit and miss - request to taste before you buy and the baked good are by-and-large pretty darn good. In fact, I didn't know a rice crispy treat could taste so good. Their chocolate mousse sucks. It's really quite nasty. I'm not sure what the deal is with is -but it's just all wrong. Their salads and grilled veggies never disappoint and the service is always fast and friendly and it seems that there's always a lot of staff on-shift. Today I did something I've never done before and that was to eat in the Cafe where one can sit down and have a leisurely breakfast. I ordered the Chorizo scramble which comes with beautiful fruit and the most perfect potatoes ever. The coffee is strong and delightful and the waiters keep your cup nice and full and you don't have to keep asking for cream...they just bring it when it's empty. The scramble had fresh, super sweet corn which was a very nice counter point to the rich, saltiness of the chorizo. The eggs were very yellow which makes me think they're getting them locally and fresh. There were the tiniest slivers of fresh cilantro sprinkled on top which added a welcome nuttiness that balanced the entire dish. The potatoes were crisp on the outside and like cream on the inside and had been finished with a coarse finishing salt seasoning them perfectly. The fruit was very fresh and very ripe and was super sweet and cold and perfect. And then the ladybug. I had eaten about half when I spied the intruder. Nasty. I showed the waiter and he was totally embarrassed and appalled and when I went to pay he said, "Oh gosh, absolutely no bill, no, we are so SO sorry about that." So, well-handled, and still five stars because, in fact, whoever was back there cooking really know what the hell he/she is doing and has a sensitive enough palate to create interesting and well-balanced dishes. Sauteéd ladybug or no, Comforts gets a full five stars for consistent, amazing food and exceptional service. I can deal with a ladybug every 8 years. read more

PRO'S: Chinese chicken salad (order extra dressing...must do this!!!) Chicken Okasan - Amazing! CON'S: OTHER PATRONS ARE NUTS. VERY CROWDED. PARKING IS HORRIBLE. VERY SNOBBY AND RUDE Go at your own risk....but the food is worth it if you're in the mood....and brave enough. read more

They pretty much have the best Chinese Chicken Salad you'll ever have in your life. And if you don't eat meat, they can substitute the chicken with sun-dried tomatoes. It's a great eat in/take out lunch or dinner spot. They have a ton of pre-made hot foods and sandwiches. read more

Seriously poor service. Admittedly we missed the sign that said to check in at the podium to be seated outside, but you'd figure when telling the staff (who are next to the podium) that you plan on eating there they would hand you a menu or offer some kind of direction.. So instead we order at the walk up counter. I ordered the BLTA and asked for it to be a "Tom" (on there menu as lingo to add chicken) and the lady looks at me dumbfounded. As I explain that it's a number 2 with the chicken added she shakes off my explanation as if she knew the whole time. Our second item to order was the Chinese chicken salad (a comforts speciality) and a big sign on the fridge inside states that they are happy to make them to order. We asked for the salad to be made to order (because you know.. We plan to eat there and a plate would be nicer than eating out of a to go box) and "Why? They are premade right there unless you want something special" Was the response. I should have walked out right then. I work in service, I get that the customer is not always right, but there is a way to be polite when saying no (or what was really being said, "I'm too lazy and don't want to make another salad") My sandwich ended up being remade because guess what, they forgot the chicken.. Now as I sit eating my meal from two to go containers I know that I won't return. This could be the best food I've ever eaten (it's not, but admittedly pretty good) but after the horrible service you couldn't pay me to come back. read more

Been meaning to go to this place for a while now... finally went and didn't have to wait long but everyone is rude. The food looks delicious but the ordering system is complicated and the staff is not very nice. I ordered 3 sandwiches and 2 were wrong. I paid for things that I didn't get (dessert). The girl at the register didn't pay attention to anything I said the first time. I felt like there was a language barrier as well. I live 15 minutes away so the price in gas would be more than what I lost on dessert. read more

Since i was a little girl (I grew up in Marin) Comforts Chinese Chicken Salad has been putting a smile on my face and leaving my stomach feeling good. Best Salad ever. never get sick of it! A must have. And now they even make a low fat version which tastes just as good, its the dressing w/ out oil and if your watching your figure, you wont know the difference, its still delicious!! read more

Awesome salads and prepared foods. We make the drive from the city just to grab some salads to go. Quick and friendly service and the food is great. read more

I have never stepped foot in this cafe but I have had their coconut cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and they are to die for. They are so unbelievably fantastic and this is coming from a girl who does not even like coconut. The cake part of the cupcake is rich and moist and the frosting is thick -- every bite you take you get some of the delicious frosting with it. Heaven! read more

So disappointed by the service and the food in the sit down area! I go to Comforts take-out frequently and have always enjoyed the food and service, but the sit down restaurant is a completely different story! The waitress took our order, but then we were waiting and waiting for my starter soup course. I then asked a busboy to expedite my order. She then brought it, with a murmured apology and though the bowl was half full, it was tasty. When our main courses came, my husband's was good, but my chicken taco salad was slimy and soggy. Definitely not made to order! The waitress never came over to check on how the food was, and did not acknowledge us for the rest of our meal. I will not return and hope that they improve for future diners. read more

Had a terrible experience here this morning. Got in line in 91 degree weather and decided to call them to make sure they had the item of food I wanted. They said yes they did so I waited and when I was finally allowed to go in, I went over to the refrigerator section to just look. No one was over there yet the man at the front door came running over to me and shouted at me to get back in line. I really didn't even think he was talking to me at first since literally no one was anywhere near me. He was unbelievably rude. Totally uncalled for. The final insult was when I got to the counter, they didn't have the item they specifically told me they had when I called. They need to get their act together. I will never set foot in Comforts again. There are plenty of other takeout places with pleasant workers I can frequent. Too bad because I used to love this place. Covid's got us all on edge for sure but that doesn't excuse rude behavior and poor service. read more

Delicious asparagus tostada, although not really very tostada-y. Just more like a fresh and well blended pile of veggies atop a tostada, accompanied by a plain green salad with a delightful citrus vinaigrette. My girlfriend and I ate on the cafe side...but lots of deli type goodies and great looking baked goods to go too. I brought home mini cupcakes for the boys and they were yummy. Service a bit awkward. 4.5 stars read more

If you meet anyone from Marin County they will brag to be from the home of the best Chinese Chicken salad in the world. People come near and far for a takeout box of the most fantastic Chinese Chicken salad around. If you don't eat meat, they also make a tofu variation although I must admit I've never tried it. The secret menu item that you won't find in the deli case is the Chicken Okkassan. Think chicken nuggets cracked out. Crunchy, sweet and salty. Be careful, they sell out early but you can call ahead and have them set some aside for you. Comforts has great deli options to eat in or take home to share with your family. Although, once you take a nite you may not want to share. Save room for dessert, as they also have great baked goodies. read more

the food is amazing but there was a big hair in my rice crispy treat and it got stuck in my teeth it was not my hair color

Everything here is excellent, service is good, staff is friendly. It can get busy and they sometimes run out of popular dishes.