Gloria Jean's Coffees

Longway has great aesthetics. More San Francisco or Portland, than Marin, it's a quirky, blend of…read morecoffee house, work space, community gathering spot and retail. Service is friendly. The expresso drinks here offered a mixed experience. My first drink, a coconut crème expresso was excellent. Strong and delicious, they apparently make their own coconut crème in-house. We all know there is a worldwide shortage, but unfortunately the matcha we ordered was lacking a depth of flavor and color, despite watching a skilled barista beautifully blend the powder with a traditional whisk (chasen.) The end result of her efforts was "matcha lite." I like this spot, and we noted it's a popular choice for remote work, but steer towards expresso drinks if you are a fan of potent flavors.

Cute shop/cafe. Nicely curated items for sale - clothes, personal care, etc…read more Mint matcha latte was basically mint milk. Didn't taste any matcha Donuts were super dense. For 2 drinks & 2 donuts it was almost $30. Not worth it.

Retailers inside

Workspaces at Longway

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Coconut latte with homemade coconut crème at Longway

Marin Coffee Roasters

4.0(176 reviews)

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.

Façade

Warm, pleasant, welcoming environment.

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Coffee and what was left of the almond croissant

Flour Craft Bakery- San Anselmo

4.3(181 reviews)

My friend took me to Flour Craft for her favorite lox and bagel dish. Dish was a good portion with…read morevery fresh ingredients. It is nice to eat a nourishing meal that satisfies the tastebuds and your wellbeing. Really great place for folks looking for gluten-free items. They also had some glute-free grocery items available inside the store. Counter service was okay. We had our lox and bagels to-go but there are some seats inside and outside available. Make a special trip and enjoy the darling village vibe of San Anselmo!

Popped into flourcraft on way up north the other day and had the nicest conversation with the woman…read morewho works there Elizabeth. She is so warm and spirited. She walked me through the ingredients and didnt make me feel any pressure. I was shopping for GF friends up north and her kindness was just so lovely. I will go back!

Cozy eating area

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Flour Craft cook book

Fox & Kit

4.3(280 reviews)

The matcha was very solid! Vibrant green and with great grassy notes. I appreciate that it was…read moreunsweetened as well so I could add just a tiny pump of syrup. Upon arriving I realized the namesake is because parents are welcome to bring their kids for a communal play area (which does have an entry fee). It looked like a lot of kids were having a blast, so I already have recommended this cafe to parent friends!

This place is such a neat place for coffee, tea, light food and kids can play! The drinks were top…read morenotch! I had the hojicha and it was great - definitely can taste the tea and was not overly sweet. The light food of breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito is alright. Not the best considering that it is premade. The kids play space is contained, safe and just variety of things to play with. Throughout the time we were there, it was well controlled and never overcrowded.

Interior of the building

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Latte and oatmeal

M.H.Bread and Butter

4.2(571 reviews)

2.5 mi

Love this place -- hands down my favorite…read more Parking was surprisingly easy. There's street parking, but we parked across the street in the lot by the music shop (it's closed on weekends, which makes it even easier). Zero stress before carbs -- we love to see it. It has that super local, neighborhood energy where everyone clearly knows exactly what they're ordering before they even walk in. Always a good sign. The bread basket? Unreal. The soup was divine -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want on a cozy day. And the bread somehow manages to feel indulgent and wholesome at the same time. Warm, hearty, and clearly made with care. The space itself is just as inviting -- warm, relaxed, and effortlessly charming. And the pastries... they looked dangerous in the best way. I didn't even get one this time, which honestly just means I'm definitely coming back for round two. Already planning my next visit.

Good lord. I'm going to try to find the right words...I told a friend on the phone, lets say that…read moreyou put an HVAC salesman in front of a stove with a recipe and asked him to make you breakfast...that's what it seemed like they did today. My "Soft Scramble" was a pile of astonishment. It was so unrefined that it was an insult the the ingredients. There was nothing soft about the eggs, they were overcooked. The only thing soft on the plate was the watery run-off from the vegetables they heaped into the eggs: Too many chewy mushrooms and HUGE. Too many cherry tomatoes. I had to dig to find the eggs. The leeks were strips of inedible ribbon. The toast? I think it had been toasted yesterday and left on the top of their oven overnight and then reused today. I had to get up from the table and ask for butter to make it edible and still I worried whether I was going to break a crown. The pickled vegetables? Again, HUGE, hard and barely pickled. I will refrain from criticizing the service because they are all unaware of the nightmare in which they are working. Bless their hearts. I was so sad and annoyed. People think they can buy a restaurant with recipes and wholesale accounts and staff and just run it, "business as usual" but they are wrong. I went in and asked if they had sold the restaurant and was told, "yes." I imagine some tech-bro's wife or some hedgefund community doodler wanted a pet project with zero idea about food or food quality or how to treat and retain employees because what happened to MHBB is astonishing. It's rude and insulting to anyone who opened this restaurant and put in their best to keep the name and claim to be catering to the same people. But then again, this is par for the course or, from my vantage point, everything wrong with what's happened in Marin in a nutshell. Faux authenticity. Zero care. This is now all about the money. I will never bother with it again.

Loaves of Bread

Turkey sandwich

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Cozy indoors atmosphere

The San Anselmo Coffee Roastery

3.6(92 reviews)

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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.

Barista

Cute outside seating available

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Happy holidays

Red Whale Coffee

4.3(325 reviews)

1.1 mi

One of the most interesting coffee shops I've been to as of late! I love their vibe and the fun…read morepinball games they have in the back! Parking is a bit of a pain, but the coffee was worth it! I got their Strawberry latte (seasonal) and Banana latte (seasonal). Both were delicious, but I preferred the strawberry as it was a little sweeter! We also got the red eye and the chocolate cold brew! The chocolate cold brew was a bit sweeter than I expected which I liked since I'm not a big coffee drinker. The red eye was also yummy and strong!

Was in Marin recently and popped on Yelp looking for a local coffee shop to get some fuel for the…read morebody. Red Whale Coffee stood out in my search with great reviews. I initially tried to place an online order through their website but they weren't taking online orders at the time so I ended up walking in to order. Located in between several industrial companies, it can be easy to miss if you're not looking. Plenty of street parking along the front or just across the street. The shop is segemented into 3 connected sections; the main room where orders are taken, crafted, and served along with bags of coffee beans. The connected room had shirts, sweatshirts, and a fridge with grab n go items. The back room, had a few vintage pinball machines along with some tables and chairs. That'd be such a fun place to hang out at! Ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and ice maple latte, also with almond milk. Both were wonderfully crafted and provided the morning jolt needed.

Just a picture of the main sitting area

Love their homey decor!!!

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Yesssss!!! Coffee and video games- where has this place been all my life!!!! Hee.

Comforts

3.9(687 reviews)

2.4 mi

This review is for the cafe…read more Clearly breakfast at Comforts is not a secret. We went twice this past weekend and we were not the only ones waiting at the door at 8am. The SO is totally in love with the roast turkey and stuffing hash. Given the opportunity, I think he'd eat it every day. (He did have it both days this past weekend.) I was a bit disappointed in the buttermilk-cornmeal griddle cake that came with my Farmers Breakfast. The taste was fine but it was tough. Chewy is just not an adjective I ever want to apply to a pancake. However, they more than redeemed themselves with the BAT Scramble. I'll need to try a few more items on the menu, but that could easily be my "go to" breakfast. Portions were generous. I took my scone home since the scramble and potatoes were more than enough. The SO had great things to say about their chai. The space is bright and airy, and tables are not so close together as to feel like you're part of your neighbor's conversations. If there is any problem with this restaurant it is with the service. As far as we could tell, there was only one server working the entire space - both indoors and out. Although she was very personable and was doing a more than admirable job considering, it was just too much for one person. (Management, take note! She's great, but could do with some assistance.) Comforts has taken the spot of our favorite breakfast spot in Marin.

Whenever I come to CA from Maine, my old neighbor and I go to Comforts. The last couple times have…read morebeen a disappointment. They have done something to the signature Chinese Chicken salad. The chicken is boiled not marinated and roasted. Coconut cake was dry and sadly, the guy checking out was pretty rude to 2 old ladies. Glenn did everything so well.

How dreamy this new /left side of the restaurant looks! Outside available too.

Look at the size of the cream puff!

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Pink Owl Coffee

4.2(220 reviews)

2.1 mi

Friendly, attentive people. Delicious coffee. Quiet and relaxing. Convenient location with…read morereasonable parking.

Okay, so I really love Pink Owl and have been coming here for years. The lattes are genuinely great…read moreand I recommend them to friends all the time. But the service is usually not great. The space itself is super cute, and I've been able to take work calls inside, which I really like. Still, the baristas and cashiers often come off as unfriendly, and it kind of takes away from the experience. I'm a big coffee fan and I truly love the drinks here. Just go in knowing the service probably won't be amazing, but the lattes will be worth it.

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Barton's Bagels

3.9(184 reviews)

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Quick moving line with good menu options. Little dingy inside but enjoyed the outdoor seating area!…read more - breakfast bagel 3/5 : was a little disturbed by the egg being cooked in the microwave, but I should've known looking at their open kitchen they were working with limited equipment. Aside from that, the bagel itself had a nice fluffy, slightly chewy texture that I really liked! The asiago flavor did not come through though. - lox bagel 4/5 : nice ratio if lox to onion, caper, lettuce and tomato! Really enjoyed this one. Wished the bagel was toasted more

Delicious fresh bagels & homemade spreads ! We love the Asiago and the sun dried tomato bagels, and…read moremy grandson loves the cinnamon sugar bagels, as well as their bagel dogs. A good spot for a snack or a casual breakfast to-go! I wish they would make their dining area look a little nicer, as it does look run down and tired, but their bagels are excellent.