I've never written a Yelp review before, but wanted to share my recent experience at Equator with you. Such a lovely atmosphere, it's a tiny shop but perfect for the location. Great outdoor seating space, cute plaza. The coffee is excellent, probably the best in the area. The workers are always pleasant, the baristas are very knowledgeable. It was very busy. I was there on a sat, 2 high school aged girls and 2 20-something gentlemen, and a older women. The younger girls ran the register and bussed out coffees and gentlemen were making the coffees. The girl at the register was very sweet, soft spoken. The girl bussing out the coffees was very kind and helpful when I didn't hear my name being called. There was a mixup on an order and the shop ran out of avocados, unfortunately. It happens. But the manager on duty said it was because her employees didn't tell her they had run out. And was a bit rude, in my opinion.I thought this was odd, seeing as it's her shop. I didn't give my review 5 stars solely because of the experience with the manager. Everything else was great, the workers, the coffee... read more

Super slow and inefficient on Sunday morning. Barista sneezed on hand and didn't wash. Good coffee though...

Probably the best coffee around, but by far the worst ongoing customer experience with the employees that work there. A year ago I would've given this place a five-star review, but now each employee has an attitude of their own. read more

Delicious coffee, as always with Equator. They have a good amount of outdoor space for warm days. Not much indoor space for working, but if you don't mind standing at the counter, there is wifi. Also: the pastries look great and THEY HAVE GLUTEN-FREE SCONES (high-five to the baker!) *edit: tried cashew milk in my cappuccino--it was great and made a much more dairy-like foam than my usual almond milk read more

This is coffee at a different level. PLUSES - part of the revitalization of a mall strip that has been dead for decades, location is well set, great outside sitting area; drinks and food item are top notch; staff are friendly; parking round the back. MINUSES - not cheap; the drink sizes could do with being larger; drinks take a while to create, so lines can be long at peak times; parking in the back could get challenging with Perry's next door and as new tenants move into the mall. OVERALL - EXCELLENT, worth the trip. Our dog is also happy with the location. read more

Super slow service on a Sunday morning. One barista only literally trying to complete 20+ orders. One staff just standing there moving order tickets around. Took me more than 20 mins to get a coffee. Coffee good though. But would avoid this place especially on a weekend morning. The coffee place down the street much faster service. read more

Have always loved Equator but my experience there recently totally sealed the deal!!! I was picking up coffee for my family on Father's Day, and their card processing system first wouldn't accept my international debit card, and then crashed. I was about to leave empty-handed but the owner stepped in and paid for my 4 drinks with her personal card - incredible service!!! Equator has been the best addition to downtown Larkspur and now I know that it's run by fantastic people as well. read more

Larkspur gets a boost of caffeine with the highly anticipated recent opening of Equator. On my first visit I was greeted by friendly and knowledgable baristas who told me about the successful opening. Bright and open space with a really nice outdoor seating area in what is becoming a quaint little shopping area. Great to have this addition. If you Ned to come for a while there is parking behind but be mindful of the limited street parking. read more

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The coffee here was wonderful! I'm a very picky coffee drinker. I like my coffee single origin and from craft roasters, and this met my expectations! The line was pretty long but it moved very quickly. The staff was kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend you check it out! read more

If you like good coffee and don't mind paying a lot for it, this place will do the job! I'm a bit of a coffee snob, and this place satisfies my craving for a really strong and tasty brew. read more

The coffee and specialty drinks are wonderful, but the best part about visiting Equator is the kind & caring staff. Every visit here, I'm given time and attention equal to everyone else in the shop. It's nice to be able to come here to get delicious drinks from smiling and happy people and being able to talk to the staff making my drink is such an important part of my experience here. I feel that the people working at Equator are not just trying to fill my order, but make sure my day is made better by coming into the store which is what I'm truly looking for. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to brighten my day. read more

This solid, friendly place is on the Cheese Factory cycling route, so I pass by it often, and stop in for a tea, which they do well. Awesome patio as well, if the weather cooperates. One complaint - please provide wooden stir sticks. Your plastic straws melt in my drink. read more

Waited in line for over 10 minutes to order an iced coffee only for the barista behind the bar to yell at me and tell me that they do not allow dogs in the shop. Very rude. I had a service dog with me and I was denied service so I left. I will not be returning. read more

Okay, I hate to leave bad reviews, especially for local shops, but in this case it's warranted. Five stars for the coffee--it's awesome. However, the service is dreadful! The barista who took my order was curt--no smile, no greeting, no pleasantries. That's fine, no tip for you, ma'am. But then I accidentally picked up someone else's coffee (okay, maybe you should call out orders by names, not type of beverage and this wouldn't happen). I apologized to the customer who didn't seem to mind but the male barista continued to shame me! I kept apologizing as I wrangled my baby and couldn't get out of this place fast enough. Sadly, they were still talking about me when I left clearly embarrassed. Come on!! read more

Oh my goodness I love this coffee shop. I cannot speak to the prices because I was there for a special event on their one-year birthday and tastings were free, but one of the owners was one of the most incredible women I have ever met. She stopped to talk to us about her company and how they make business decisions to benefit the Equator and stop poaching. We "hugged it out" as we were leaving. Such a cool lady. They are opening their 5th location at Fort Mason. I would give anything for one of them to be near me in the East Bay. All of their employees get full benefits. It is a women-owned company and I think that is so cool. The place is small but the outdoor patio is awesome. Everything I tasted was delicious. I love that you can get a coffee and pastry, or a glass or half bottle of wine or a beer. The affogato was amazing. I was ZOOMING off the caffeine for hours. One of the guys behind me in line made a joke that we should not drink their coffee after 7 a.m. period or one will never sleep. I laughed, but it might be true . Parking is an issue, but that's the cute town of Larkspur for you. read more

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Greeted by a young lady with attitude and no customer service skills. Coffee was quite good.

The BEST coffee in the most beautiful location under the Redwoods in downtown Larkspur with plenty of outdoor seating. It's really easy to order in person or on their mobile app and pick up right outside the entrance. The almond milk latte is my favorite drink and you can get their coffee bags there too. The staff are all very friendly and they are leaders in sustainability as a B corp and their Equator Blend raises funds for the Sumatran tigers! Amazing coffee and an inspirational company! read more

Great coffee, terrible service. I don't usually leave negative reviews but am still taken aback by my experience earlier this morning. The person working the cashier was observably irritated and uniformed when I asked which blend was most similar to French Roast. I preceded to order four different lattes for work friends and requested a tray to help transport the beverages. The lattes were placed side-by-side on the counter, without lids, in front of the tray. When I asked for a pen to label which beverage belonged to whom, the barrister (short male, dark brown hair, plaid shirt) said, also observably irritated, "I don't have one" leaving me to ask one of his colleagues for help. The next barista I asked lent me a pen. Although I much prefer to support local vendors and the underdog, I can understand why people might opt for Starbuck's or Peet's if given a choice - polite, knowledgeable, efficient. It's important to know your product if you're charging a premium for it. Starbuck's and Peet's would have - proactively, without prompt - put the drinks labeled and lidded in a tray for take-out. Or they certainly wouldn't have been irritated about a request for a pen to label the different drinks. It's the little things that amount to a positive customer experience. read more

Great coffee! It's always packed! I love their cold brew, it's probably the best coffee in Marin!

Great oatmeal milk cappuccino!!! Friendly staff. Glad to have them in the coffee business!!

Love the nondairy milk alternatives! Cashew milk is my favorite! Also love that this company is a B Corp. Love the atmosphere at all the Marin locations. read more

Food Safety Concerns - Employees need food safety training. Let me begin by saying I love and support local, start-up companies and work in the food business myself. I have met the founders of Equator and love what these women have created right here in Marin. That is why I'm writing this review. This morning at 9:00 am I ordered a quick coffee to go. Right after I ordered I saw one of the gentleman who works at Equator take a handheld dyson vacuum, reach deep inside the display case holding the fresh donuts, pastries and muffins, and begin vacuuming up jimmies that had fallen on the wax paper between the doughnuts. The manager said to the employee, "just be sure not to touch the doughnuts with the vacuum tip. We use that to clean the store." While I don't think he touched any of the doughnuts with the vacuum he had to reach over several doughnuts. The wax paper the food was sitting on was sucked up into the vacuum on a couple of occasions. He then put the vacuum back under the counter, closed the door on the pastry container and went back to work making coffee. This is a major food safety violation and something no one with any common sense should ever do. When the manager saw this happen he should have immediately stopped it, reprimanded the employee, and thrown away all of the food in the display case. While I love local businesses this would never happen at a Starbucks or Peets. Equator should not be serving fresh food until each of their employees has taken a food safety course. I will likely be calling their 800 number to give this feedback. For now, until these guys get actual food safety training, I'm going to go to Farm House Local - the other great local option - for my future coffee and food needs. read more

Decent coffee. They have something called a Shakerato that was creamy and delish. They were super busy when I dropped by and the staff seemed overwhelmed! But the coffee was great! read more

This is such a welcomed addition to Larkspur! They are always packed for a reason. Great coffee, local pastries (hello "croughnuts"!), a bunch of different yummy energy bars, and a cold case with lunch items from sandwiches to salad bowls. Top it all off with swift and friendly service, it's a winning combo! read more

Best Marin coffee spot . Busy and crazy atmosphere. Love to just people watch here with a good cuppa tea. I love the neighborhood. They have good waffles too. They also are very earth conscious. Love it I will return read more

I love coffee but can't drink it often so when I do - I want the best. I have found Equator coffee to be superior to others in the area. Nice environment as well. It's a dense brew and that happens to be how I like it. So many cafes have swayed to the thinner brew. I love that the cafe is set back from the main street and has a big outdoor area. Although I've just started going during cold months. But looking forward to summer at Equator. read more

Nice looking products, but the service crew needs to focus. I ordered an Americano cooled down, and one sip was all it took to burn my tongue and the roof of my mouth. I asked about the very nice looking bread: "Is it banana bread?". Yes, I was told. What did I get? A mouth full of cherries. I suppose there must be some banana in there somewhere, and I suppose most people love cherries in their banana bread. Not me. :-( read more

Very nice location and atmosphere. However, if you are a black coffee drinker like me beware that they make the European espresso type coffee -- not the regular American drip type that you are used to from Peet's or Starbucks. I'm not a fan of this kind of coffee, too bitter, I don't want espresso. You're probably okay if you're getting anything other than black coffee. I get the no WiFi, but I love to surf the web or do work at coffee shops so unfortunately, along with the Euro tasting coffee, these are deal breakers for me coming here regularly. It's also a bit pricey. Great to see more boutique coffee spots opening up in Marin though, nice branding. read more

Yum yum and so much yum. Gluten free banana bread was the best gluten free treat I have ever experienced . Green tea latte with cashew milk , yum yum ! The only thing i didn't enjoy was how uncomfortable the seating was. Ouch ! read more

A new location for Equator, and it's close enough to College of Marin. Yay! I like to order either an Americano or a vanilla soy latte, both of which are the best at Equator when compared to other cafes. It has a local aesthetic, with videos of cyclists riding on one wall and another wall is covered with a map of Marin. The barista was very friendly which is a rarity in Marin so I'm happy. Downsides are that there's no restroom, and the seating faces the road so the view is of all the cars stuck in traffic. read more

I just love having this shop open downtown! It's just delicious and convenient having good coffee available first thing in the morning in Larkspur. read more

Small servings (coffee) but good quality. Had a cappuccino and a cookie (Mmmmmmmm chocolate chip) and me and my pup enjoyed the patio. Wish they had service outside, would make it easier for those that are walking by with a pup (hence 4 stars). Will definitely go back. read more

Decent coffee but they tend to use beans that are very floral in their flavor profile. I wish they'd branch out a bit more into some different flavor notes, some heavier more full bodied flavors. Other than that it's a great place to grab a pour over or espresso drink, especially in coffee starved Marin. read more

i absolutely adore this coffee shop. the location is just on point i mean it's right next to one of the most beautiful chill family friendly hikes ever. coffee and hiking ? yay! this space is clean and new the service is awesome my only complaint is sometimes it gets so busy on a cold day and there is not place to sit and sitting outside seems like an awful idea. parking is hit or miss but i find a spot in less than 5 min. they also carry Johnny's donuts and so that's a total plus. and did i mention all the cute puppies that the customers bring ? :) read more

Perfect location, wonderful coffee, cool atmosphere, and friendly staff. As most good coffee in Marin, it can be pricey. The drinks take some time to prepare but all in all this is what larkspur has been needing for awhile. Well worth the price. read more

Well after my comment last week about refills ,today i go there a d they charged me 2:50 after paying 3:25 for the first so if 2 coffes coste you 5:75 is an abuse ,is more theysay is a tall container i said i paid before 2 for refill ok he say went to the sink and damp a portion of the coffe poured in my cup,so theyrather put in the sinkthat give to costumer ,is getting ridiculos read more

I love this place! The staff, music, espresso, the whole vibe. Sometimes there's a long line but I always feel it is SO worth the wait.

Not only are the coffees and teas fantastic, but also the staff are all super talented and friendly. I truly enjoy my visits to Equator because I am assured a fabulous drink alongside top-notch customer service. The staff handles large crowds, coffee connoisseurs and many drinks with a huge amount of prowess and grace. read more

I love the coffee here. It's a great place to catch up with friends or just grab a drink after classes or work. The employees are all helpful and nice as well as easy to talk to. My friends and I would come after class to just hang out and chat before going back to school. read more

I love their coffee. The location while small and sometime loud, is always an inviting place to sit and study. Their coffee is always top notch and the baristas; one in particular, I don't remember his name but his is about 6'5", is always nice to talk to and has creative new ideas for a coffee drink if you don't know what to order. As a fellow cyclist I also love the fact that the owners are bike enthusiasts and keep that small local company vibe. read more