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!

The only thing I regret about coming here is that now every single time I go to Petaluma I'm going…read moreto go out of my way to come back. Seriously, you might think pie is pie, but no, there's pie, and then there's pie from Petaluma Pie Company. Friendly employee and clean area outside the shop is well. So that's good. My only complaint is the eco-friendly fork they provide is absolutely awful. Not sure if it's a Petaluma requirement but real plastic forks would be much appreciated. Regardless, this place is a must-try!

I Spy With My Little Pie…read more This farm-to-table, locally-owned pie shop has been serving up both sweet and savory pie creations in Downtown Petaluma since 2010. They recently underwent an ownership change in 2024 from the OGs, but fortunately, instead of selling to a corporation, they sold it to an employee and his mother to help ensure the original ethos and quality remain intact. The Good: * Their pies are made with locally-sourced and organic ingredients bought from the local farmers market--as well as some fruit that they grow themselves! * Outdoor dog-friendly seating * As mentioned above, they have both sweet and savory pies. We only tried the sweet *oink oink* * Friendly service * Love that they have both full sized pies and smaller ones, so you don't have to commit to a big ol' pie. * We tried their Elvis (PB, banana, and chocolate) and their Black & Blue Crumble and they were both fabulous! I leaned a bit more to the B&B, as I absolutely adored that granola crumble on top, but the Elvis was no slouch either. The Meh: * Interior is small and very cramped. Definitely a grab-and-go type operation. The Ugly: * Parking in DT Petaluma can be a hassle, as it's street parking only, but at least it's free. Conclusion: Fantastic spot to scratch that 3.14 itch--and I'm always itchy!

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.

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.

The people are friendly, helpful , and very professional. The selection of delicious treats are…read moreabsolutely exceptional. The savories are as delectable. Traveling an hour plus to pick up goodies is well worth the drive.

Best cupcakes in town and delivered with a smile! Doesn't get any better…read more I hit the sweet-treat birthday jackpot when I found Three French Hens Bakery! Not only was it close to my event date, but I was unsure I would be able to get variety, delivery, and on time. I was able to get 3 dozen - different flavors. If I had to make any change next time, I'd ask for no raisins in the carrot cake. Not their fault, we didn't ask/didn't know. Otherwise, everything was perfectly made.

Three French Hens was quick to accommodate our order. They even managed delivery to Sonoma. The…read morecake was delicious!

Red Bird helped make Christmas 2025 bright. I placed a pre-order for cinnamon rolls, holiday…read morecookies, dinner rolls, and a yule log. Pickup was easy. Everything tasted great and looked wonderful. I mean, check out that adorably decorated Buche de Noel! This business continued to be a family go-to for excellent pastries as well as celebratory cakes and desserts.

Red Bird is our neighborhood bakery. We frequent this popular spot at least once a week. One thing…read moreto know about me is I am supposed to stay away from gluten whenever possible, so I try to find places with good gluten free pastries. Red Bird happens to have an excellent gluten free muffin, as well as a to-die-for gluten free brownie. This morning, I had the cranberry orange GF muffin and it was so good. The flavors felt very holiday and the muffin was the perfect texture. My wife loves their breakfast sandwiches, but she is not a huge fan of their English muffins so she gets them on sourdough bread. Red Bird makes all their breads and they are really great quality. If you ever come in for lunchtime then their artisan pizza is the main attraction. They make some really wonderful, unique pizzas that you can get a slice or two and enjoy! Red Bird also offers good coffee here (Retrograde!) and other hot drinks. Plus, they do cakes and desserts to order. We have ordered their Yule Log for several Christmas's in the past, and we order cakes here for birthdays. The service here is always friendly and helpful, and we love sitting at their long, wooden tables when there is time to eat at the cafe. I like their dining area, which feels very communal and fun. If you haven't been here before then come and check it out!

I've been buying my baking and pasta flour from Keith Giusto Bakery Supply/ for a while now and…read morelove having the opportunity to get quality ingredients so close to home. When I learned of an opportunity to attend a hand rolled pasta class at the Artisan Baking Center, I couldn't resist. I was not disappointed! The ABC combined an excellent learning environment with knowledgeable instructors and I enjoyed an incredible learning experience. The facilities were modern and efficient and I can't wait till they get their wood fired pizza ovens built! Craig Ponsford was the lead and he did a great job explaining every step of the process. Pablo Giet assisted and clearly knows his craft as well. Best of all, was the fact the class walked us through prepping an entire meal. While the focus was on hand rolled pasta, we made pasta and sampled three different sauces with what we made! The included wine was a bonus! I left with enough confidence, along with the pasta dough I made, to make my own meal the very next night! I can't wait to take another class at such an outstanding school!

June 16th Intermediate Sourdough Class with Michael Kalanty. Best class ever! This place and…read morepeople are phenomenal! imagine top tier master bakers/chefs and a top tier flour distributor opening up their professional kitchen, skills and materials to the home baker(me). A home bakers dream! There were 10 of us in this 6 hour class. Lots of hands on and questions answered. Michael is a brilliant teacher, able to communicate and teach complex concepts easily. Very friendly and approachable too. The class was very reasonably priced too. Thank you Central Milling for making this opportunity available to the home baker!!

Great spot in Downtown Petaluma for lunch! They are known for their Italian style sandwiches served…read moreon their schiacciata bread. For four we split 4 different sandwiches and they were all delicious! There are a few smaller tables inside but it seems like they do a lot of takeout business. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely be returning when I am in the area!

Really good spot to pick up an interesting Italian sandwich. We weren't too hungry so we split two…read moresandwiches among four of us. They are not large so a hungry adult can easily put one away themselves. Service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed checking out the other items for sale while we wait for our food to be made. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the theater district and want something fast and portable.

Strudel me crazy but I love this place! The first time I tasted their strudel was during the…read moreWednesday Night Farmer's Market on 2nd Street near next to theater square. I was leaving a restaurant & walked right smack dab in the middle of the farmer's market. After drooling, I mean looking at the various flavors that Simply Strudels had to offer I ended up buying a whole vanilla bean strudel mainly because the person selling the strudels said that it can be kept in the freezer until ready to serve whether it be whole or just slicing a piece off to defrost & eat. I took my first bite & was sold, hook, line & strudel, I mean sinker! I had seen over the years that Simply Strudels had opened a store front but never had the opportunity to stop by as their hours of operation conflicted with work. But one fine early morning I happened to be driving on Petaluma Blvd., South & noticed the open sign & thought to myself "self, you haven't had breakfast so stop in & get some strudel." So glad I listened to myself! So on this particular day I opted to buy 2 savory portions (1 for that morning & 1 for the next day. Bacon, cheddar & potato and garlic, spinach potato) as well as one sweet portion (fresh meyer lemon cheese strudel). OMG TOO DIE FOR!!! The savory strudels were perfection, I mean I could eat those every day for breakfast! I that fresh meyer lemon cheese strudel was Heaven on a plate, so fresh, crisp & lemony! The place is not overly huge, there are places to sit & eat. They have various savory & sweet strudels for sale as full logs or a portion. Some may think the prices are high but you're getting a handmade strudel that's made with all fresh ingredients & you don't have to stand in the kitchen & make it, someone else has done the work for you. I think it's worth it! They also have a coffee menu so you can get a regular old coffee, espresso, latte, etc. Oh & if you're so incline you can order online for pick up in their store front or order via DoorDash for pick up in their store or for delivery. Though now that I think of it, that delivery feature can be quite dangerous for me!

A great little spot to grab a coffee, listen to some chill tunes & relax…read more Was needing a cappuccino to start my day and strolled over to give this spot a try. Stepped in on a Saturday morning and it was empty and quiet. There were some delicious looking baked goods, but wasn't ready for a bite. Had a seat in one of the comfy chairs, while I waited for my cappuccino. They brought my capp to me. Nice! Cappuccino was perfect and I stayed longer than I expected because I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Great sour dough! Always fresh and delicious. Reminds me of my younger days in San Francisco.read more

This bakery has THE BEST French loaves in the area! That said, don't walk in expecting your typical…read morebakery. This is a *working* bakery and, walking inside, you stand amidst all of the equipment that goes into baking. Yes you can walk in (not too far in, it's tiny). Yes you can buy breads (& pretzels). Yes it may take a few minutes as the Bakers will walk out from baking "in the back" to assist you in your purchase. Yes they have a cowbell. Yes you may just have to "ring" it over and over. And over again. No big deal. Just get your bread because the bread is what you're there for. I've been here 3 times since I moved to the area and I love it. The employees have all been nice and accommodating and attentive (once they're out front with you). Also. If I cannot get to the bakery I have to be sure to hit up our local Whole Foods store *early* because ....1. that's where I'll find their French loaf (I love that they supply our local WF w/their breads!); 2. their breads are so good that if I go any later than 10am (11am, latest!), the store will be out of our favorites! I definitely recommend this establishment for their high-quality breads! Go. You won't be disappointed.