I almost don't want to write this review because this is the kind of place you selfishly want to…read moregatekeep. I found myself here after yet another underwhelming stop at Cafe Verde -- which people recommend to me constantly. And every time I go, I leave confused. It's rarely full. The pricing is steep. And the attitude sometimes feels like, "There will always be another customer." So I walked a few minutes down the street and ended up at Endless Coffee. Different universe. I've had their coffee. I've had their specialty drinks. I've had their matcha multiple times now -- and it's $6. Six. In Corte Madera. Meanwhile, the $10 matcha down the street isn't even in the same league in terms of quality or balance. That price-to-quality ratio alone should have a line out the door. The space is small -- about five tables inside, four outside -- but it works. There are always a few parking spots nearby. It feels local in a real way, not a curated way. I see familiar baristas when I go in, but I also notice new team members. It feels like a business that's growing, adjusting, trying to get better. They have a rewards program. They're clearly refining their systems. And most importantly, the service never feels complacent. No one acts like they're doing you a favor by taking your order. You're acknowledged. You're treated like your business matters. That difference is subtle -- but it's everything. I genuinely do not understand how this place isn't consistently packed while others with higher prices and less warmth are. If you care about quality, value, and being treated like an actual guest, this is the spot in Corte Madera. Skip the hype. Walk a few extra steps. Order the matcha.

This is a cute little coffee shop! We have always seen it and finally were able to try it. If…read moreyou're looking for a sugary, Starbucks, chain coffee spot, I'm not sure this place is for you. This is strong, coffee forward, coffee. lol if that makes sense. The quality is amazing. The staff are very knowledgeable and very helpful. We enjoyed our drinks and will be back when in the area. Thank you for a great experience!

The interior feels quaint and is appropriately decorated. The employee that assisted me was very…read morefriendly and patient. There are some tables and chairs available, but I took my drink to-go. I tried their signature Charcoal Mocha Frappe (cold) with espresso. I wanted to like their drink and was looking for something really tasty and unique, but I just personally didn't think it tasted all that great. I've had other charcoal drinks before and this one from Kamson felt watered down. If I came back, I'd probably try another drink.

Tried Kamson Coffee and really enjoyed it! The roast was solid, smooth, and well-balanced. They…read morestick to a more classic menu, which I appreciated; sometimes simple is best. Service was quick and efficient. The shop is on the smaller side but has a fun vibe, and I loved browsing their cute mugs for sale. A great spot for a quick, quality coffee stop!

Such a cute coffee shop. Great baked goods. My favorite was the blueberry muffin. Coffee is pretty…read moregood too. We loved the outside area to sit. Very quaint little coffee shop.

When you feel like stepping back in time, I suggest a visit to Fairfax. In the center of town and…read moreon the corner you will see an art nouveau door front opened and welcoming. Step in and be enchanted. Drink yummy coffee drinks, bite into a pastry, and relish the embrace of a time warp set in the 60's. In less flowery words, this place feels good. Ambiance is high vibration.

This is one of my favorite coffee places in Marin. Unlike the Novato locations this one has a full…read moremenu with breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, and Mexican food in addition to pastries. I always get the tomato soup which is really good. This location has lots of space for seating, including an outdoor parklet. It can get quite busy in the summertime with all the mountain bikers. I wish they were open later; they used to be open until 6 now it's 5. In the summertime when it's still sunny out that seems so early which is a shame.

I've never had a good experience here unfortunately. I've ordered too good to go orders and they…read moretold me that they don't participate. I've been given the wrong drinks. I never have a friendly cashier experience. However my daughter always has an amazing experience and loves this place. She is a frequent visitor and enjoys coming here with her friends so maybe it's me or the time I come in but it's a hit or miss.

A unique coffee shop and roaster. Sit among sacks of coffee…read morebeans in a creative setting. The staff was friendly and efficient and we enjoyed our coffees after exploring Fairfax. It was a pleasant place to relax and I definitely would return.

I love small town coffee shops. And I love how on this small but thriving 'downtown' area of…read moreFairfax, there are no chains, all quaint and quirky small businesses. I finally stopped in after many years of passing through this town. Super casual, I'd even say 'hippie' vibes. Seemed like more seating outside than inside, so not really a camper's spot. Lots of antique-y looking things inside and I wouldn't even doubt if this space was once a saloon. Looks like they still roast their own beans here, which is a unique draw. In one corner you can see this old mechanical contraption that screams the industrial age. No automatic digital readings here. It wasn't in operation the time I went, but I'd love to come back sometime when it is. Iced Coffee ($6ish/4*) Don't know what type of coffee they used but it was unique. It was both earthy with slight nuances of fruity. Lighter in body tho, as I usually prefer bolder and darker flavors in a cold coffee drink. Still not bad at all. Brownie ($5ish/2.5*) I got this to eat for a later time at a campsite, after dinner. I think I got it cuz it had walnuts, I love chocolate and nuts together. But this brownie was a let down chocolate wise. The lighter color kinda worried me at first and sure enough it just tasted like a brownie made with more brown sugar than chocolate. Also more dry and cake-y than it was gooey and moist. Upon paying I also noticed they had a ton of their coffee beans already packed in 1 pound bags laid out on their counter. I love grinding and brewing batches at home so I snagged a bag. Got a Bali Blue Moon ($21ish/5*) which I never had. And after several brews at home, I really like this bean and roast. I'd say this was medium dark in roast and has great coffee notes and structure. Next time I roll through town, I'm definitely gonna snag another coffee drink to try and another pound of coffee from another origin. Makes me stoked that I'm always gonna leave with a nice parting gift after a roadtrip.

I love this place! Usually there is a line out the door but so worth it. Lone usually takes 15…read moreminutes and the wait after isn't that long. I love matcha foam and the matcha lattes are so smooth and thick. The velvet matcha is my favorite. I've never sat in the shop since is kind of loud and busy, but people seem to do it!

Got there a few minutes before opening and was first in line... they unlocked the doors and invited…read moreus right in which was a nice way to start. The space is bright, clean, and has plenty of seating. Felt welcoming from the moment we walked in. We ordered the Sunrise Espresso Cloud, Velvet Matcha Cloud, and Coco Wave Matcha Cloud. All good. I was hoping to watch the matchas being made fresh but the staff member pouring our drinks explained they premake everything because of how busy they get... and sure enough, by the time we left the line was already out the door and they had barely just opened. Hard to argue with that. Pricing is on par with what you'd expect for specialty matcha drinks and the cups are cute and reusable which is a nice bonus. Staff was friendly throughout. Q Specialty Coffee is worth a visit if you're in the area.

Visiting the area and this place was highly recommended by locals, Yelp and even AI! The staff were…read moreinviting, very friendly, knowledgeable and great with their recommendations! This is a quaint welcoming coffee shop, with customers working and chatting with friends. The Bergamot Matcha Latte was well made. Citrus, floral, and mixed well with matcha, delicious! Wife had the Infused Honey Latte with almond milk and enjoyed it. Smelled and tasted great! The coffee art was also well made! Definitely give this place a try!

I love trying new coffee shops while traveling, so we found Retrograde on Yelp and decided to stop…read morein! It's really nice inside, clean and bright, lots of seating and a large assortment of coffee, cocoa and other items to purchase to take home. The line wasn't long but it was still nice to get our order taken care of by one of the employees while we waited. When we got to the counter we added a cookie to our order and the drinks came right out! The counter person was very friendly! Here's the thing....unless I missed it there was no restroom? Maybe it was outside? And although I saw mostly all excellent reviews on Yelp, I thought my coffee (the cold Milky Way) was just ok. I'm not sure what would have made it better, but it just wasn't that great. I did like the fact that it had no ice (which means more coffee in your cup) but was still cold and refreshing.

My experience with Punto Fino Coffee was a special one. Dan was our guide for this roasting…read moreexperience and he didn't disappoint. The roast was hosted at his lovely home tucked away on a wooded hillside in Fairfax (Amazing view I must say). Dan started off with some basic worldly knowledge about coffee and then got into different roasting techniques, sharing a couple of his passionate stories about coffee along the way (very enthusiastic and knowledgeable). The part most special to me was actually roasting the coffee beans over the open flame. Putting the knowledge I just learned to the test was a very gratifying experience. I look forward to drinking my freshly roasted coffee with my partner at home. At the end they have beginner roasting kits for sale so you can continue your roasting experience and you can even snag some cool merch! Overall the experience was very educational and would highly recommend to coffee enthusiasts or beginners alike! You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: Punto Fino Coffee is a recreational experience company offering a coffee roasting workshop for…read moreanyone interested in coffee or home coffee roasting. Roast Your Own Coffee is 90 minutes of coffee topics, home-roast methods, demonstration, coffee tasting, and hands-on coffee roasting. Reservations required. See the website to book.

I'm not a coffee drinker; thus, have put off for years going to this hidden gem in Vallejo. I…read morefinally went with a friend to try their coffee tastings and wasn't disappointed at all. After that initial visit, I have brought family and friends here as well. Thiis s such a warm, cozy and welcoming place, good for community gatherings or just enjoying by your lonesome the quietly cool and comfortably casual vibe and relaxing covered or uncovered outdoor ambiance. Enjoy a live band playing relaxing music (I love chancing upon their new wave versions) while sipping free coffee chosen from their tastings coming from a wide variety of international flavors. Enjoy a crepe, a galette, or any other food from their menu. Staff ane service are friendly and welcoming. A great way to start one's Saturdays.

I haven't been to Mochetti roasters in a few years. They made a few upgrades on the property…read more Looks beautiful! Great day to go do some coffee tasting. While there we saw they had breakfast items. I chose a savory crepe called a galette. It had chorizo and herbed cheese. Yummy! Then my husband wend in a got a lemon crepe. Also delicious. The young man behind the register suggested the chorizo crepe. Great choice! The young lady making these was very sweet and I had a nice conversation with her. There was two people playin music while we enjoyed the start of our day. Even if you are not a local, it's a place you must try if you are a coffee lover. Today's winner going home was their Sumatra. Oh and they will grind it for you.

Came here as a quick stop and they were having a small event going on for vendors to come and I…read morejust smelled the delicious coffee from the door! Right when I came in I just knew it was good and I got to ordering Parking is pretty open and convenient so it was easy to walk right over. I ordered on the kiosk which makes it easier and gives me more time to look at items. I kept it simple and got a strawberry lemonade which was very good and also in cute packaging. The interior of this place felt like I was in Dubai or something because of the gold and how fancy this place looks lol overall I love it and the music playing.

My new favorite go to coffee spot in Marin, especially if I am in downtown San Rafael…read more I tried two things I have never eaten before, and they both changed my world. I don't say that lightly. I'll start with Arabic light roast coffee that was a golden color and infused with cardamom. It was exactly what I was looking for that day. It tasted great, and it gave me to pick me up. I needed for the rest of the afternoon. I have never seen coffee that color. It was delightful. As for the fatayer, it is basically the Yemeni version of an empanada. I am very much a savory breakfast person, so this was a special treat. The spices were amazing, and it was cooked to perfection. This is one of the items you can see in the display case that they warm up for you on the spot. There were also many desserts and other food options. I should also note that I ordered on a large tablet display, which included several different drink, and food options. Honestly, the menu was a little bit overwhelming given the number of choices, but it also makes me think that there is so much more that I need to try next time. I needed to get some work done, so I sa myself down on the very comfortable couch, which conveniently contained a Wi-Fi password stuck to the edge of the adjacent table. It was very chill, and if I didn't have an appointment to get you I certainly could've stayed there all day. I am excited to try some other things on the menu and continue to support this local business.