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    Kamson Coffee

    4.7 (132 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Smoothie, tea & other menu
    Skyler B.

    Love this place! The owner & staff are kind, the coffee is delicious & strong, and the ambience is super chill. One of the best spots in the north bay for coffee.

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    Victor G.

    Kamson Coffee is between Dollar Tree & a Chinese eatery. they source single origin arabica beans directly from village growers in Thailand. this eliminates middle men costs, generates more $ for their village growers. offerings: tea, latte, signature menu, expresso, flavored expresso, coffee, frappe, smoothie drink: expresso (3) -straight up double shot of Thai coffee. -beans freshly grounded & brewed to order. -surprisingly smooth, nonacidic drink. drips: -limited seating inside and out -won reader's choice awards in '22, '23 from Marin Independent Journal *in 1969, King Bhumibol introduced arabica beans to hill tribe villagers in Northern Thailand as an alternative to growing opium. **growing opium wasn't sustainable, required clear cutting of forests. **mountains in Thailand suitable for coffee cultivation.

    Inside
    Keila P.

    This is a Thai style coffee spot and I came for their charcoal mocha after seeing it online. The shop is located in a quiet spot by the freeway entrance. There was a parking lot with lots of space. I appreciated seeing the history on the wall. The service was quick, and the coffee was unique but it's more of a grab and go spot. Thank you !

    Charcoal Mocha Frappe with espresso shot
    Christine L.

    Charcoal Mocha Frappe: I added a shot of espresso since this isn't caffeinated and it was SO TASTY. Would definitely get again. I was worried it'd be too sweet and sugary but it was just perfect!! Even though it was blended the texture was nice and wasn't too icy and melted down nicely. Sometimes blended drinks seem to just become icy water but this still has lots of flavor as it melted. I would 100% come back for this drink. Loved it!! Burrito: I think I got sausage egg? It was surprisingly good for a microwaved burrito. Tasted pretty fresh. The sticker says it's made in California, I believe Sebastopol? It was on the smaller side but still filling and it was flavorful enough where I enjoyed it without hot sauce. Often times I find myself needing hot sauce for coffee shop burritos. Three small tables enough for maybe 3-4 people and wall plug was readily available. WiFi was reliable for working.

    Charcoal Mocha Frappe 20 oz
    Connie C.

    I was in the area twice for a work and I was so happy to be able to stop by for some interesting items in the menu! The first time I came I got the Charcoal frappe with coffee. It was good! Charcoal flavored things don't typically taste like anything to me, but it sure does make for an interesting colored drink. I could definitely feel the texture (chalky which I'm not a huge fan of), but overall charcoal is a subtle flavor. I would say it tasted like a subtle mocha/cookies n creme frappe. The second visit I got the Thai iced coffee, and it was good! I think I would prefer this one over the frappe. It tasted like a lighter version of a Vietnamese coffee. I didn't ask for adjustments to sweetness and thought it was perfectly sweet as it was (not too sweet). I also got an egg and cheese croissant sandwich. The egg is so nice and fluffy/silky. I also got a cheese danish, although I didn't really like it much because the pastry bread was a little too dense for my liking (I prefer something similar to croissant/puff pastry but this was dense almost like a cinnamon roll). This place is located inside of a small plaza and there is a decent amount of parking. The inside is small, with about 3 tables. There were also a couple of small tables outside in the shade.

    Outside
    Christopher S.

    Stopped in for a cappuccino. Inside does not have much for seating but I was grab and go anyway. Cappuccino was good and beans did not taste burnt or over roasted. Good foam on the milk as well!

    Boards about their coffee
    Elaine T.

    Very good coffee in a strip mall by the freeway! Woman minority owned, and they're committed to sourcing shade grown beans. I needed some caffeine before a long road trip and this tiny place came up on the map literally on the way to the freeway, so glad I found it! Lots of people ran in for cold drinks on a hot day, but I got my cappuccino with oat milk hot and drank it in the nice air conditioned inside space. They had pastries and some food packaged to take away so there were options if you wanted a bite to eat with your coffee.

    Nasty watered down Mocha
    Natasha Y.

    I'm sorry but I will not be back, the mocha was so watered down and tasteless I couldn't finish it, the charcoal mocha was ok but this place is not a 5 star coffee roaster. Def not my cup of coffee and not worth my money.

    Betty B.

    Nice shop. Fast service. They have so many unique drinks that I want to go back and try. I got the charcoal frapp and added a double shot. The only turn off about this place is the owner doesn't already have espresso/coffee in the drinks and you have to add them at extra charge but besides that love all the options and my drink was surprisingly delicious for a charcoal drink.

    Decor (Background of Coffee Shop)
    Lexy A.

    What a gem! There seemed to have individual working and she seemed like the founder! She was very nice when we walked in. We ordered Thai Iced Coffee, Thai Iced Tea and Cold Brew. Not sure how to explain it but the Thai Iced Coffee tasted a lot different from all the Thai Iced Coffees I have had. It was not as sweet as typical Thai Iced Coffee and had a very different flavor. If you only like classic Thai Iced Coffees then you may or may not enjoy this drink. It's very different - but very good!! I would definitely give it a try (it may be the coffee they use?) The Thai Iced Tea was great and sweet! The cold brew was very fresh!!! The coffee they use has a special taste and we all enjoyed it!!! The price point is also pretty fair! They also had additional drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches. We didn't try those when we went but the sandwiches looked fairly basic.

    Thai Iced Coffee

    Finally got to try Kamson Coffee after always driving by it! I got a Thai iced coffee and a ham and cheese croissant. Both were great and I was happy that the coffee had the taste of authentic Thai coffee. This place is a gem in Marin, which tends to lack restaurants that cater to a diverse palette (ie not bland American food ). Service was also excellent and I felt like the pricing was very fair for how much you're getting (meanwhile a coffee half the size at Starbucks will run you close to $8). I'll definitely stop by here in whenever I'm in the area!

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    Rebecca L.

    FYI-I came here for the Thai iced tea NOT the coffee. Coffee reviews are great and I probably should have gotten a coffee drink instead since it is a COFFEE shop. One of their signature drinks is Thai iced tea which I thought was good, but more so mediocre. I don't like my drinks super sweet and Thai iced teas are easily sugary, but the one I had here had a lighter taste to it. The boba was an all around fail. They weren't cooked all the way and didn't have the chewy texture that a tapioca pearl should have. But again I can't have high expectations since it's not a boba spot. I would go again to try the coffee since reviews are all positive. So I'm hoping if and when I do go back it's a better experience.

    Thai Iced Coffee 24 oz
    Jeff S.

    Two visits and two outstanding Thai Iced Coffees. The coffee is not overly sweet like some Thai iced coffees I've had from other places. I'm only in town a few days but I'm hoping to visit a third time. It's that good.

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    Small space with a lot of options for drinks and food on the go. The Thai Iced tea was amazing and authentic and the service was great!

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    Ask the Community - Kamson Coffee

    Is there wifi available to be able to sit and work a bit?

    Does anyone know their business hours?

    Agreed, 6am-4pm and closed on Sundays. Perfect location and hours for early commuters.

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