Such a unique experience with warm, welcoming, cozy ambiance with something for everyone to offer…read more Staff are kind, friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I had the honor to speak with the owner as he shared about the chocolate that they craft and create so beautifully and naturally. He has a kind soul and was patient and informative. His joy and knowledge made this experience even much more exciting and enjoyable. So inspiring. We had the chance to try out the creative unique delightful chocolate such as the Black Forest cherry, ginger cardamom, honey saffron, and hazelnut elderflower. Thank you for being apart of the Sebastopol community and bringing delicious unique chocolate and tea and drinks experience. I can't wait to be back with my loved ones!

How does this store not have a five-star average review? The chocolate is amazing and the…read moreproprietors could not be more kind and friendly. This is an award-winning chocolate shop. Go out of your way to come here. The dining room is comfortable, clean, and definitely the place you want to hang out for a while.

Fleur Sauvage has the best chocolates in Sonoma County!…read more The shop is so warm and inviting and is conveniently located right in downtown Windsor. During my last visit, I selected an assorted box of six bonbons, which were all so beautiful and looked like mini pieces of art. They offer a refillable gift box, which is nice to know for the future. I love that they always have different flavors available. The chocolates literally melt in your mouth, they are that good!    I've also tried their desserts, and they are absolutely delicious too! They usually have a couple of different options available. In addition to sweet treats, they have coffee drinks too. They have a great seating area inside with tables and chairs as well as bar seating at the windows. In addition to the indoor area, they have a garden seating area out back.

So happy to have found Fleur Sauvage Chocolates during our first visit to Windsor! Tara and Chef…read moreButtercup were exceptional hosts. They were so friendly, took their time to visit with us and give winery and dinner recommendations. Mocktails, chocolates, and pastries were delightful. Once you taste any of their bonbons, you'll never want any other! Their garden seating was perfect for today's Petit & Sweet Tasting Experience.

I don't come downtown often maybe 3 times a year. Today needed to grab something at the mall and…read moredecided to take a walk. Ended up here at Steinhouse. Was quickly by the owner who gave samples of chocolate to my boys and let me try some of the veteran owned hot sauce. Everything was great and the owner is super nice. Definitely worth stopping by if you are downtown

Seriously check this place out. It's like an old European chocolate store (at least from what I've…read moreseen on tv) and so much more. You can tell this store is the owners passion. He has many delicious samples, some even dairy free and vegan! all kinds of chocolate from all over the world, fun gifts like authentic German beer steins and old posters and decor. It's really fun store store and I recommend every one checking it out snd trying some delicious chocolate

I happened upon a FARM Chocolate booth last Thursday evening at the Occidental Community Farmer's…read moremarket. FARM is based in Sonoma county and features handcrafted- and sustainably-sourced chocolate, crafted by Patty Doyle. They don't have a "brick and mortar" store, but you'll find them all over the County, including various farmers markets and stores extending into San Francisco, Marin, and the East Bay. My only regret is that my purchase was limited to an amazing oatmeal/raison/chocolate chunk cookie that was well worth the $6 (or 2 for $11) that I paid. As occasional snacks, Gayle and I took our own time over 2-days to enjoy it. Next time, maybe it will be Sea Salt Lavender Caramels in chocolate?

So many good things come from Sonoma County, from my very favorite apple, Gravenstein, to Sonoma…read moreBrinery Manhattan dill pickles, to Ethel's Bagels, w/ their delicious schmears. Alan told me that FARM Chocolate, based in Sebastopol, would be at the Kensington Farmers' Market for the first time yesterday. I said I wouldn't mind if he surprised me w/ something from them. Well, he did. He came home w/ an 8 piece package of Sea Salt Lavender Caramels enrobed in 70% chocolate. He said the vendor said it was their best seller. Patty Doyle makes these chocolates by hand in her certified home kitchen. They are available in selected markets and shops and at farmers' markets. You can see the list on the website, under "Contact Us". Kensington is new enough that it's not listed on it yet, so there may be others that aren't listed yet either. Alan asked me to guess the cost of the package and I guessed $20, He was very pleased, because it was $12. I just tasted one and it was marvelous, w/ a strong taste of lavender, a bit of salt, chocolate and the sweetness of caramel. They're on the small side and I was tempted to eat two, but decided against it so it will last longer. On the website you can see their product range. They are a welcome addition to my chocolate world.

I CANNOT believe that I haven't reviewed this business already? You know those places that you go…read moreto so religiously that it's not even a choice anymore? This is one of those places for me. I've been coming here since high school which is (ahem...) a really long time ago. I always order the same things: an Irish Cream flavored creamy Italian soda and a backpacker cookie. Today, Vela was behind the counter when I came in. I started giving her my drink order and she finished it for me. Now, mind you, I grew up in Sebastopol, but I don't live in town anymore. I only end up passing through periodically, but apparently this combination is a little unique. I love it though. It tastes like melted ice cream or a perfect cream soda. Highly recommend. (This is also one of the only places I've ever run across creamy Italian sodas, but it's simply an Italian soda + some half and half. They always measure out the syrup and cream, so it's not too sweet. They typically stir it too before handing it to you and generally stay available for a moment to ensure you don't want them to adjust the balance of syrup, ice and sparkling water.) The backpacker cookie has oats, raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and walnuts. Now, I can be funny about both walnuts and raisins in my cookies, but they always get the balance just right! Also, when I came in a few months ago, they were out of backpackers and my son ordered a cinnamon flat. I ended up trying it and fell in love with it too! So, now I order both and share some with my son when I get home. I've met Bronwen, the owner, as well. One time when I dropped in, she noticed that I was ordering Irish Cream and said she'd wondered whether she should keep stocking that flavor. When she heard how much I loved it, she agreed to keep it stocked. I'll admit; that influences me when I'm driving through. Not that I wouldn't ordinarily choose to stop, but now I have an additional gratitude toward them. So glad that the new owners (Bronwen and her husband have apparently been the owners since 2020) have kept this institution here!

If you are looking for an array (like 6 different flavors) of GF cookies, this is your place. My…read morefavorites are peanut butter and the Cowboy cookie (although they can be sometimes a little oily/chewy) Located downtown Sebastopol, on Main, they have a service window or an inside counter. They also have other items such as coffee and small bites but that's not my reason I stop by, so can't speak on them.

What a wonderful experience! We were there for Mother's Day. See photos for the tea choices and the…read moreamazing, unique, and delicious food. It's challenging to pick my favorites--the sandwiches and desserts were amazing. Mom chose the Chocolate Raspberry Mint tea and I had the Decaf Ceylon--unlimited pots of tea! They give you a box of all the tea choices so you sample the fragrance before you order. Note that they are vegan. If you'd like gluten-free, just note it on the reservation. The staff is so sweet and attentive. They actually anticipated our every wish. Lots of activity as the cheery staff buzzed around us patrons. They gave us each a packet of wildflower seeds. There are three choices for your table: indoors, the verandah, and in front of the house in the garden. It's decorated like a fairy tale. And so many teapots, decorative animals, and gifts. Truly a lovely experience.

We had brunch today in celebration of a few birthdays…read more In terms of ambience it's everything you would want from a tea service. Super cute, mismatched floral china, knickknacks everywhere, gorgeous flowers in the garden. We are on the terrace, which was lovely. The only drawback is that it's right on Main Street with a lot of traffic going by. The food was so good. We started with salad of the adults and crudite with homemade ranch with just a twang of spice to start. Then they brought out 3 tiered tea cake stands for each of us - a kids size, a regular, and a gluten free one. Everything was so delicious. A plate of 5 savory treats, each one more sumptuous than the next. A plate with a perfect scone with a tiny raspberry jam container, lemon curd, and clotted cream (my fav). Last tier had dessert, a chocolate cake with raspberry on top, a shortbread with white chocolate, and fruit. The shortbread cookie was the item I liked the least. They bring you a tea case so you can smell every option. We had grandma's garden, mint, and maple . All tasty. I wish we could have tried even more but they did refill each adorable teapot with more hot water. The price is quite high but it was a lovely way to celebrate. Will definitely come back again. Oh and they do takeout of treats so if you are nearby you can just come in for those.

Absolutely outstanding ice cream spot!!! Probably in my top three ever!…read more I'm staying at an AirBnB in Sebastopol and this ice cream spot was recommended as the best ice cream spot in town. Went here after having dinner at Fern Bar on Saturday night and it was packed! My wife and I got sundaes and they were ready in 5-10 minutes. The staff were super friendly and it's a fun ambience in there. Not like a BR or cold stone with the fluorescent lights. It's clear this is a cherished local spot. We loved it so much we went back the very next night and got the same stuff! Both nights we were helped by Audrey and she was super friendly and accommodating of our indecisiveness. My wife and I come to Sebastopol for our anniversary and this ice cream spot will DEFINITELY become a yearly tradition for us!!

In the mood for ice cream? This is the spot. I will go here any hour of the day, rain or shine…read more Screamin' Mimi's is delicious. The ice cream is tastes so fresh, and not overly sweet. There's not a flavor I don't like. I really enjoy that they offer seasonal flavors like lavender. Give it a try if you're visiting the area. You won't be disappointed. I do miss their old way of weighing the ice cream and charging by weight. You had the option to add some more of a specific flavor if you wanted to. I really dislike that they went with what all other ice cream shops do and just go by "size".

A couple friends had mentioned Angelicas serves up a nice high tea so decided to check them out for…read moreour birthdays. The patisserie is cozy with a few tables inside and a few small tables on the patio. As you enter, you immediately see the glass case with beautiful pastries and cakes. So exciting to see all of their gorgeous creations in our little town of Sebastopol. We had reservations for 1:00 and they sat us at one of their small tables by the door. It worked but it wasn't the most comfortable seat in the house as people were walking in and out of the door and the pastry case was right next to us. There was a group of four near the far end and they offered to move us but then we would have been sitting right next to them. They also have another small private room but that was going to be used for a wedding cake meeting. Gergana is the owner and she greeted us warmly. She said she took over the patisserie in 2019. The other employees were very sweet and helpful. They provided us with a tea menu so we could select a tea from their varied tea menu. They returned with little pots of tea for each of us. There were many people dropping by to pick up a pastry and drink and others stopped by to pick up their cake order. The employees were efficient and quick to help everyone. They refilled our tea pots with hot water and checked on us throughout our time there. The desserts on the top level were our favorites. It came with a candle which was very sweet. The sandwiches on the middle level were chicken, egg salad and cream cheese with cucumber. Our favorite was the chicken salad. Overall, it was a fun experience to savor all of their small samplings and Gergana is there to ensure everything runs smoothly so that your time there is relaxing and extra special. She even gave us a hug as we were leaving. I look forward to visiting this local patisserie again for a cup of a tea and a beautiful pastry.

Important: Placing a reservation for the West County High Tea service is recommended to ensure you…read morewill be able to have a table at your preferred time! Pros: I've visited several times for the bakery. The scones are my favorite as they are quite large and delicious, and I also tend to buy the Russian tea cakes as well. The macarons are a little harder and chewier than I expected, but they are still amazing. I actually found Patissierie Angelica specifically because I was looking for high tea services and thus have had their West County High Tea service twice. The second time I had the high tea service, I was given a private room! I particularly enjoyed the lemon curd, jam, and clotted cream with the scones. Patisserie Angelica is also located in a quiet and spacious part of Sebastopol; there is a parking lot that usually has space. Cons: The private room became a little stuffy as there was no air flow (other than an open window) nor air conditioning. However, things might have changed from the last time I was there. Overall: The bakery is truly amazing. I absolutely enjoy the desserts sold there and would love to have more of the high tea service in the future. It's perfect for private parties!

The Redwood is an absolute gem. We have been coming here since the opening and never cease to…read moreappreciate how lucky we are to have such fine food and drink in our town. The friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff only add to the appeal of this one-of-a-kind restaurant. It deserves to be known far and wide. The owners Ryan and Geneva are humble, attentive, and make you feel as if you are in their home. Whatever you do, don't forget to order the Crémeux for dessert!!!

My friend brought me here since we were in Sebastopol. Loved the quality of the food, service was…read moregreat. We loved that our tea cups were warmed up before we poured our tea. Love the decor and space. Definitely will be back to try other dishes.

Stopped by this location in The Barlow after an early morning flight into STS…read more Found parking right nearby. They were playing music loudly on the exterior, which was a little odd. But once inside, the array of baked goods and the French inspired decor quickly provided a lovely distraction. There were only two staff members working, which left them spread a little thin. However, they kept composure and professionalism. Our pastries and coffees came out quick enough anyway. Everything tasted good, and there was much more in the pastry case that looked good as well. Looks like they have two other locations in the North Bay, and the founder is originally from France. Big congrats to their success.

I've visited the other locations in Petaluma & Santa Rosa yielding pleasant experiences…read more Unfortunately, that was not the case at the Sebastopol location today. The number one reason for this review is due to the staff. I looked at several other reviews and noticed negative comments about the employees- having the same impression I did. The staff never looked us in the eye, had an attitude devoid of a personality and did not seem very happy to be working there. I smiled yet one was not returned. All three of us had croissants- my friends had many crisp layers (although a bit dry). My croissant was not very crispy which I found disappointing. The matcha latte I had was good. I was blown away by some of the prices- a whole quiche offered at $62! The quiche looked tasty, yet I cannot understand the cost. There were several tables inside which was appreciated as it was quite chilly outside. There were some very delectable looking treats in the glass case that if I returned, I will try one of them.