The coffee is decent, but they take forever. They get a lot of online orders and if you are standing in line when a large online order comes in you will go to the back of the line, even if you were there first, even if you only have one small espresso. So you can go ahead and order online instead. Except I always bring my own cup so that won't work. Oh well. This policy has been confirmed to me by JP, their CEO, who did have the courtesy of responding to me. Thanks JP! read more

I like this Equator coffee location because I have always found the staff to be very nice. I appreciate their good hearted spirit and efficiency in getting drinks out. The drinks are consistently good, in my opinion. The atmosphere is small town coffee shop with lots of locals. It's a great place to hang out. They have internal and external seating. read more

Equator Coffees - Red Velvet Latte! Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

Women owned. Pride Flag out front. Vegan Options of light bites and coffee/tea drinks. Friendly service (especially the curly/red headed person) that often wears cosmic leggings. Yep, 5 stars from me!! read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

I'm a recent fan of Equator Coffees and am glad I could try their Larkspur location! In the area, I wanted to grab some caffeine, so stopped here. I love how quaint, cute, and outdoorsy the cafe is! It's quite small inside with a few bar stools but there are plenty of tables outside in their shared patio. Love how dog-friendly it is and that they offer dog treats too! Ordering is straightforward--either in person or online. The workers were kind and accommodating, despite the mixup. Their menu has typical coffee and teas plus seasonal offerings. They also sell baked goods. I ordered the Blueberry Sage Matcha Cream with Extra Matcha, Oat Milk, and Light Ice. With mobile ordering, I also brought my cup. In Marin, they charge a disposable cup fee. When I arrived, they had never received the order. But, I appreciated them quickly making it and bringing it outside to me. The matcha was strong and earthy. I could taste too much blueberry or sage but it was creamy and a nice addition. Nice to try, but wouldn't necessarily order again! My pup enjoyed her treat. Larkspur is such a cute town and the Equator Coffees goes perfectly with the community. The cafe is off Magnolia Ave. in the shopping center where there's communal parking. Would come back again if I'm in the area! read more

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Cute place. Can definitely get crowded. I tried the red velvet latte which looked to be a seasonal drink. It was ok nothing spectacular. Beetroot is what gives it the color but the drink itself was more of a mocha. read more

Equator Coffees - Iced Red Velvet Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

Delicious coffee shop set in the woods of beautiful Marin. I enjoyed a hot cup of Earl Grey tea today so I cannot comment on the coffee except that it smelled very good.! very quaint very cute. Definitely worth the stop. read more

This place rocks because they are on the#TooGoodToGo app! Their pastries are delicious. I love savory pastry, and they provide a lot of those in my to go bag. The staff is very friendly and you can see the holidays are arriving, and everything's looking festive. ! read more

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I was in Larkspur and made a quick stop at Equator for my daily caffeine fix. The service was excellent--super friendly and efficient--and my drink was ready in no time. I've always known Equator for their great coffee, but this time I decided to try their new Blueberry Sage Matcha Cream Latte... and wow. It was so good. The blueberry foam paired perfectly with the iced matcha, adding a light sweetness and a unique twist. I was genuinely impressed--not only was it delicious, but it also packed a serious caffeine punch. Highly recommend! read more

Equator Coffees - Blueberry Sage Matcha Cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

Consistent great coffee, nice food selection and lots of indoor and outdoor seating not crowded with folks on laptops but mostly people enjoying their coffee and conversing, What a concept - people interacting and not plugged in!! I am a cyclist and Equator is definitely cyclist friendly. Most of their destinations are on popular cycling routes so always a great place to stop in and get fueled up. read more

I love the atmosphere and the drinks here, and I've heard it's woman owned, which makes me want to love it even more. Still, the wait times are consistently unrealistic unless you have the luxury of waiting up to 30 minutes for a single drink. If this felt like a one-off, I wouldn't be writing a review because things happen. But this is a disappointing pattern that is easily solvable by hiring more staff during peak hours. For example, I placed an online order for pickup this morning and it said it would be ready within 2 minutes (a Christmas miracle!). I arrived 17 minutes later, allowing for plenty of buffer on my way to work because I'm aware that they often take longer than expected -- but they hadn't even started my one drink to go order. That's kind of egregious. Again, I wouldn't consider this to be an issue if the wait estimates were even slightly more accurate, (maybe a 5 minutes difference) but I often order on the way to something else and wouldn't order if I knew there would be such a discrepancy. After all, that's the whole point of pre-ordering and to-go. A 20-minute delay on the scheduled pick up time for a single drink feels excessive. This clearly isn't a case of staff not working hard. They're obviously doing their best and staying on top of things. It just feels like an understaffing issue. Given that a single drink costs around $9, it seems reasonable to expect a bit more bandwidth to hire a few extra people during peak hours. read more

Somehow Equator never misses! I had been to the Sausalito store and one in LA before. I am new to Larkspur and after a long hot girl walk, I learned that there is an Equator nearby. I just had to pop in! It was a super busy day there but everyone was so, so positive and upbeat. Even though the line was long, I got in and out in no time. Big shout out to Fajema who was such a cutie patootie! She was small but a little hustler. Totally lifting everyone's spirits, including all the dogs! Final consensus: clean, positive, and quaint! I'll definitely be there more regularly. read more

Equator is an amazing company and great at what they do. I love that it's a woman founded business and lgbtqia+ friendly!

One of the best lattes I've ever enjoyed! Very cute place in a very cute town. It has a small bar seating area around the interior perimeter, but most of the seating is outside--so get there early to get a seat on a cold morning. We split a breakfast sandwich which is served on some very rustic toasted sourdough. Inside, it had a frittata and fresh avocado. It was delicious...kind of wish I had gotten my own vs. sharing!! The service is excellent: everyone behind the counter is super nice. read more

Just stopped in for coffee - power outage last night ... but Richard & Patrick were there and giving out free coffee & food - happily. Great guys ~ Thank You! read more

Equator Coffees - Equator Front patio - Happy Holidays - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

Nice little coffee shop settled amongst a few other shops (The Lark Creek Shops). Inside has some seating but the best seat is out front in a shared patio area adjacent to a bagel shop. I had a cappuccino and then another. It was so good. I can't decide if Tesla's, dogs or babies in strollers are more prevalent here but whichever is the case, it is a beautiful area. read more

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Just tried their lattes and they are delicious. Even went on a 2mile walk just to grab a cup from the sf marina location!

Cute coffee spot! Consistently good coffee and the baristas and staff are so friendly and nice. You can tell they love connecting with locals and visitors. I also love that they're a B corp! read more

Stopped in for a gourmet cup of regular just to test the coffee and service for reviewing! GreaT blend of smooth caffeinated! That's all I had while on thr go but that was enough! I will return for a mixed drink and further review! read more

I love the coffee at Equator in Larkspur!! And it's sustainably sourced! The staff is knowledgeable and they make fabulous lattes. The atmosphere is chill and everyone is very friendly!! This is my go-to place when I want a great cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast sandwich!! read more

I love charming downtown Larkspur! I'm not there often but when I am, this is one of two favorite spots for great coffee. Love how the interior of this cozy little coffee shop showcases the Marin cycling culture! And the outdoor seating area shows you why - it's usually full of cyclists stopping before or after their rides. On my recent visit it was a warm day and late afternoon, past my caffeine tolerance, so I opted for a caffeine-free, unsweetened, iced hibiscus tea. It was refreshing but I probably would have liked it better with sweetener. Always good to try new things but next time I'll likely go with my tried and true iced latte. They sell some baked goods and canned beverages (coffee drinks, sparkling waters, Maker wines...), and of course Equator coffee beans. If you don't already know, Equator is a women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, b-certified business that focuses on quality, sustainability, and social responsibility, using Organic and Fair Trade coffees. This is a business I want to support! read more

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First time at Equators coffee today. Great coffee selections & very friendly staff. We ordered a iced mocha & hot mocha & breakfast sandwich. Both coffees very tasty and the sandwich was excellent made with multigrain toast. Enjoyed coffee so much returned 30 minutes later for a macchiato which topped off my morning. Will return soon maybe tomorrow. Great outdoor seating made everything taste perfect. read more

Increasing to 5 stars now that they give time estimates for orders. Thanks for adding this feature. Recent visits have been predictable and the coffee and employees are great. read more

One of my favorite oatmilk vanilla lattes! Pastries and other drinks are great too... I always look forward to coming to this beautiful particular location as well! read more

This location is charming and is definitely a gem in the Larkspur area. It's like a small cabin serving fresh coffee and pastries! This is a great coffee house with well known beans from the Bay Area. Coming into this location is also Christmas-y with the holiday decor in the plaza. I enjoy their regular drip coffee which has notes of nuts and chocolate. If you're visiting the Marin area, stop by here first for a cup of joe and walk around the boutique shops. read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

I visit this location every once in a while and always have a great experience. They have quality coffee and good ambience. The manager clearly cares as everything runs smoothly, and he always takes time to say hello. read more

Just visited today - got a delicious cold brew and latte. Lola our cashier was very friendly and helpful!! The team seems very efficient as I got my drinks quickly. read more

The food and coffee are pricy, but very good quality. However I give four stars due to the length of service. I ordered a breakfast sandwich mid-morning, not a big rush time, and waited over 20 minutes to receive it. It looks like there are so many online beverage orders coming in, that they are not able to integrate a food order. This is the second time I have had to wait so long to receive breakfast. I hope management reconsiders their work flow. read more

This coffee place is great. Its central location in Larkspur on Magnolia makes it convenient and a frequent stop. There is usually ample parking in the back lot and tables in front. The drinks are creative and divine. I had a pear latte last week which was a fun twist to the regular drink. Even though they are always slammed, they usually are super expedient about getting drinks out. read more

The coffee here is 5/5 stars! I had the iced Lavender Vanilla Latte and my partner had the iced Habibi Latte. The drinks were not too sweet, and the coffee flavor was smooth. I'm giving this spot a 4/5 stars because we weren't big fans of the pastries. The croissant was a bit dough-ey and the maple scone wasn't very flavorful. To be fair, their other pastries may be delicious, we only tried those two. If you are coming here for coffee, then you are in for a treat! read more

Equator Coffees - Lavender Vanilla Latte - yum! Big fan of the giant ice cubes, kept my drink cold for more than an hour and didn't dilute it - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

Equator Coffees is a solid coffee place in downtown Larkspur. Parking could be a bit tight but they do have street parking as well as a lot behind the building. Coffee is really good, and it's reasonably priced. They also have some snacks and themed merchandise. Every time I come here, staff is always very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Definitely a nice little cafe with outdoor seating. Really good coffee. As others mentioned, the service is just ok. Because the coffee is good, I'd definitely return. read more

I've been stopping in here for years - never had to wait more than five minutes for an espresso drink. Now when I go in consistently, they tell me it's gonna be a 15 minute wait for a coffee drink - and they do have an online ordering - which is the issue of why you have to wait 15 minutes for your espresso. Those orders are ahead of you - so even if there's 6 people in the shop - there could be 20 ahead of you. I just miss the natural Ness of being able to stop in for a coffee and have it ready in five minutes. The staff seemed really stressed out and busy which is too bad. I just don't like the online ordering thing with a coffee place - I feel it degrades the experience. read more

Best cappuccino in Marin. It's a busy location but they manage to keep very high standards. I'm never disappointed and I come nearly every day. The egg sandwich is also delicious- toasted grain sourdough with avocado and cheese. read more

*WAIT TIME- arrived with a party of 2 on a sunny Sunday morning around 845 am. No line upon arrival but noticed it moved fast when a line did start to form. Didn't have to wait too long for my drink either! *AMBIANCE- cute and relaxing! Compact space inside with counter height table's bar stools. No outlets though, so charge your laptop beforehand if you plan to do work. Good vibes for groups, couples, or solo :) *QUALITY- price seemed to match its quality. Iced vanilla oat milk latte wasn't too sweet or bitter :) Love how they had a pretty good amount of variety with food as well (donuts, breakfast sandwich, scones, croissants, quinoa bowls) *CUSTOMER SERVICE- employee who rang me up was warm and welcoming! Can't say the same about the manager working that morning who appeared to be very selective with who they were warm and welcoming with. *RESTROOM- n/a *OUTDOOR SEATING- perfect for nature lovers to enjoy their coffee and snack by some redwood trees. Multiple round metal tables with chairs along with a few benches. *PARKING- private lot available in the back, as well as free 2 hour street parking. read more

I tried the DoorDash pickup option and found it a very seamless and efficient process so I use this now vs ordering in the store. I am updating my review based on my recent experience. Coffee and sandwiches are excellent as always! read more

Shakerato was delicious! It is tiny but powerful though I probably could have had 2. The whipped cream was pricey but some of the best I've had. It was thick and creamy, like eating ice cream :) They get their pastries from a local bakery in Sausalito, we enjoyed the chocolate croissant and would definitely get again. read more

I have been a semi regular customer since Equator Larkspur first opened. It used to be consistently excellent in product and service. But sadly, the service has significantly deteriorated of late. Recently, I waited 5 minutes as the only person in line in front of the register without even a glance or acknowledgment from the staff - i left without ordering. On other occasions, it has taken 20 to 30 minutes to get a coffee without explanation or apology. The service is often surly and rarely friendly or warm. While Equator Larkspur has a great downtown location and consistently good coffee, it's crucial they better train their staff to be courteous and show genuine hospitality. read more

Nice location in "downtown" Larkspur. They had a few tables out since the indoor was closed. Got the Iced matcha latte: nice matcha flavors and overall very solid. With oat milk, expect to Vanilla bombolini: think of a creme filled donut and you'll get an understanding of the flavor profile. The taste was fine, but for the price, it certainly wasn't too memorable. read more

Equator Coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Larkspur, California

I had a really good experience with the manager of equator coffee larkspur. I am vegan ( dairy, egg and gluten free) . It's hard for me to find yummy baked goods. Equator coffee has a wonderful muffin thats banana carrot. I love it it's moist and sweet and yummy. It also fits into my diet. It's vegan and dairy free. I like to sleep in on Sundays and so there were a few Sundays that I tried to order my favorite muffins from grub hub but they were all out. So I talked to the manager and he decided to hold a few for me until I was able to make my order. He also said the muffins were very popular and he would put in a bigger order of his own from the bakery that he gets them from. Well now when I get up late on Sunday I can still get my muffins. I'm very happy with this service. If your vegan or gluten free or both and want a yummy sweet moist carrot banana muffin I recommend equator coffees muffins. There the best. And also they have a decaf chai which is also my favorite that's hard to find. read more

This is a great, conveniently located cafe. Indoor seating was closed during the pandemic but there are about 8-10 small tables for outdoor seating (some with sun and some with shade). It isn't an optimal spot to work since the chairs aren't particularly comfortable to be sitting in for long periods of time. There is a bathroom in the mall/complex which is just across from the cafe; you just need to ask the cashier for the restroom key. There is tons of parking in the lot behind the mall/complex. read more