Oh Sarmentine, how do you do it? You think you've just had the best croissant you've ever had in…read moreyour life (including those in Paris) and then they up the ante with the crepe! Simply glorious. Everything here is as you would dream it to be.

When I think about the place that I want to go to for a relaxing hot beverage, some delicious food…read morewith a low key ambiance or a place to get together with friend, Sarmentine is absolutely at the top of my list. You really can't beat the quality of the ingredients here- I have yet to have something from the pastry case, the breads, the warm foods or drinks that I didn't enjoy. Every visit I have had here has been delightful, and I always marvel at the consistent quality of the foods. On my birthday for example this past month, my husband took me here for a breakfast celebration, and then my dad took us there again the same day for lunch. Does that sound like a problem? Not at all! I was delighted. During the Christmas time, they even had a pianist playing live music during the dining time with all their trees and lights and decor- it was truly magical. Usually when I visit, I go straight for whatever they have in their tart offerings. My current favorite is the pistachio tart, but their passionfruit tart is equally incredible. Their set lunch with their soup, sandwich, latte and pastry is such a delicious good deal, you will love it. Prices are absolutely on point for the consistency and quality, as well as the gorgeous presentation. Yes, you're going to be paying more than if you were at, say, Starbucks... but the high quality of these ingredients are worth it every time. I just can't recommend it highly enough. Sarmentine is definitely one of the best gems of South county, hands down...maybe even in the whole county!

Delicious food and coffee and the atmosphere sitting on the water was wonderful! I got the…read morebreakfast sandwich and it was so yummy!

I never knew this place existed! It's such a cute, casual breakfast spot with seats outside right…read moreby the water. You order at the counter, they give you a number, and bring your food out. I got an iced Cubano and it was perfect. Sweet but you can taste the coffee. I also got the breakfast sando and it had avocado in it, which was a good touch. My friend had the BLT and she said it was so good. Definitely want to come back and try other items on the menu!

Petaluma has a lot of great coffee shops and sometimes it's hard to choose where to go. Avid has a…read moregreat vibe to it and it's really the best coffee in the downtown neighborhood. They make good pastries here and they are very serious about making great coffee. The service is very good and it's a great place to sit and work on your laptop. On my most recent visit, I tried their specialty hot latte which was called the Worker Bee Latte. It had bee pollen and honey, of course, plus a touch of mint. I enjoyed it, although it tasted almost like a healthy drink because of the bee pollen! I typically enjoy their gluten free pumpkin muffin, which is delicious! This location of avid doesn't have as many food options as their Santa Rosa location, but it's all still very good. They have some fun merchandise here, and my wife bought one of their t-shirts the other day.

This is a trendy coffee spot just a block off the main drag in Petaluma's theater district. Prices…read moreare reasonable for coffee in our area and the staff is friendly. Quality of the lattes was mid. Just tasted like steamed milk. The barista kept pouring out milk and espresso after steaming and brewing it for some reason, so maybe the machine wasn't working right? Hot chocolates for the kids were well received. They use a liquid chocolate base with steamed milk on top.

I had such a lovely breakfast at The La Fatoria in Petaluma! Everything was delicious and…read morebeautifully made. The mimosas are amazing -- definitely a must-try. Cozy atmosphere and great service too. I'll definitely be coming back!

Cute bakery and cafe in downtown Petaluma. Was a perfect stop on our way to Mendocino. The cafe was…read morecrowded, we were seated within 15 min of check in. Loved the Polenta and eggs, freshly baked Biscuits and gravy. Grabbed the Butterhorn and Berry Cheese danish from the bakery. Enjoyed these with morning coffee.

Wow!! Hands down the best pastries in Petaluma (and maybe further)…read more The selection of both sweet and savory options is out of this world. SO many croissant, muffins, bread, cake, and other pastries to choose from. You can never leave with just one (hence my order of 5 items) Coffee is also delish and the quality of all the food is top tier. Lovely customer service as well. Nice outdoor seating on a sunny day :)

Cute little bakery in downtown Petaluma-- it's bright, airy, and has a friendly neighborhood joint…read morevibe. They have specialty shelf stable chocolate and snacks and a display full of beautiful desserts! ** pistachio cream puff (4.5/5): unlike the more traditional choux shell, this one was laminated like croissant dough-- fun! The cream was also thick enough to not leak everywhere and didn't taste artificial. Really enjoy this one! ** strawberry and cream chiffon cake slice (3.5/5): didn't really feel like a chiffon cake or maybe it was on the drier side. It worked well with the mascarpone frosting though, which was smooth and a little too rich for me by itself. There wasn't too much strawberry besides the sweet jam layer in the middle. ** Brutta mi buoni (4/5): translated to "ugly but delicious," this craggly meringue actually caught my eye and curiosity for its looks. I'm usually not a fan of meringues, but this one was loaded with nuts and was tasty. Kind of tastes like a refined version of those Lucky Charms cereal marshallows in a good way! Happy with my little haul at Stellina Pronto! They were friendly and had a few window seats + outdoor seating. I'll probably stop by next time I'm in the area to try some new items. Definitely check them out if you're nearby!

Enjoyed the smooth espresso latte! Love the cozy , eclectic seating area…read more Staff was helpful and took time to offer coffee suggestions.

I come here every weekend and LOVE their oat milk latte. The ambiance is so cute & the Staff are…read morefriendly. My only downside is $1.25 for oat milk!! I think that's so ridiculous and over the top & it makes me not come every weekend unfortunately.

My daughter took me for my birthday to eat breakfast and the food was very good! The place is clean…read moreand the staff is very friendly! :)

Eggspreso is very yummy! I had been wanting to try it for some time now and finally got around to…read moreit. We came as a party of 4 and everyone got something different. Service was quick despite being busy on a Saturday morning. I opted for the chilaquiles without meat. They were very flavorful. The tortilla pieces weren't at all soggy and still had a slight crisp to them. The sauce was very flavorful. It came with avocado on the side which was nice. Everyone enjoyed their food. I tried some of my cousin's potatoes which were super delicious. I will get a side of them next time. Overall, food was pretty solid. Prices are okay.

Lovely quaint Petaluma, a pinch of "Trustifarian", a Mecca for explosive talented artists and…read moremusicians with great live music venues. Juxtaposed with some questionable art. IE: Huge paintings of caricature like dogs in fluorescent colors, dreadful landscapes and yarn owls. Also, the antique capital of Northern California, yawn. (money laundering?) A lot of really nice boutique type shops with fine products and a brand new record store, Paradise Found which is quite fantastic. It is also an oasis with goo-gobs of creative talent and cool people you will find. Ranchers, farmers, construction workers, normal hard-working folk, authors, athletes, chefs, sound engineers,sculptors,craftspeople, photographers, and inventors. A full cast of interesting characters. The home of the world's ugly dog contest (I tend to stay away during this event to avoid becoming a contestant) and wrist wrestling championship. Once famous for being the egg capital of the world. I once heard this conversation in a bar, "Hey Steve remember when we got paid to inseminate chickens when we were on acid?" Steve: "Those were chickens?" Sam Shepard would've had a field day here. Some newer buildings made to look old with crafted Styrofoam façades. You get the feeling you're on a movie set, which it has been on several occasions. I lived here for a number of years, a bit of a Peyton Place aura. Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more. Some of my favorite people I've met in the last 30 years hale from here. And, a disappropriated amount have left this earth too soon. One of the best foodie destinations north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Superb coffee shops and bakeries, some award-winning. So, back in 1999 I took a wrong turn off the freeway and discovered Petaluma and the first place I went was the "Tea Room" and it's still pretty much as awesome as it was then. A real nice vibe, nicely decorated with some incredible pastries to include the orange cranberry scone as I recall, sold out today. My breakfast today was quite good with the walnut toast, and a huge portion of very large potatoes that could've been cut into smaller pieces and maybe I only needed one third of the portion. Dem tatters were 'nuff for four people. Great atmosphere, nice friendly staff, and a very pleasant ambience. There's mirrored signage that says TEA mounted high on the wall across from one another so as to appear as if it were a reflection. I personally can also see the word EAT in there every time I glance at it. I was told years ago that it came from an old Texaco gas station sign. It makes sense, check it out. On Western Avenue. I used to tell folks it's across from the pink Catholic Church rectory. That's been painted to a rather unattractive conservation brown. A lot of nice outdoor seating and cool shops nearby, check out next-door thrift shop and the ever remarkable Petaluma market around the corner, with superb produce display! Famous for cheese, wine, cider, breweries and happy cows! If you're coming from the south cut over through Fairfax to Olema and take the back road up to Petaluma which is a stunning drive!

The service at the Tea Room is awful. Every time my husband and I go, the lady that is always at…read morethe counter is super rude and unfriendly. She makes the entire experience unenjoyable and it's very frustrating because we are always nice and respectful, and we always tip very well. The straw that broke the camel's back for us, was when we came in and my husband and I were about to order and the place was super busy so no tables were currently open, and two gentleman offered their table to us because they were about to leave, and the lady at the counter snapped at me and refused to let us sit at the table because she thought we had pressured the men into letting us have their table (mind you, we hadn't spoken to them at all before they approached us) . I'm not sure what her issue is, but I have heard from other friends in town that they have had similar experiences with her and it's made them stop going there. Unfortunately, we won't be returning either.

My new favorite coffee spot in Petaluma. They also serve a few different beers. The Horchata latte…read moreand churros are a must to order! The outdoor area is right on the Petaluma River so the views with a nice latte was perfect. has a little kids play area that my toddler really enjoyed. We ended up staying for an hour just enjoying the afternoon. We will definitely be returning.

Best hot cocoa in town…read more Needs better internet tho Awesome location Great view Plan to spend more time there

This little bakery is an absolute gem. The moment you walk in you're hit with the warm smell of…read morefresh pastries. The space feels cozy and welcoming and the staff are friendly and clearly take pride in their service. Their baked goods and coffee are amazing. Fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. It's the kind of spot you stumble into once and immediately decide you're coming back again.

This little bakery was so cute! Connected to the Hilton tapestry Hotel Petaluma. We tried the…read morealmond croissant, the breakfast burrito and the chocolate croissant - all very good!