Friendly, family run bakery. They're known for sourdough bread, though I personally adore the Dutch…read morecrunch rolls. Perfect snack to munch on during the commute

Always fresh, always fast and they have great selection of baked goods…read more Besides the "go to" sourdough baguette we love to buy the sliced sourdough sandwich bread and croissants etc.

I finally placed a pre-order after following on social media - thanks to the encouragement of Yelp…read moreElite member Samantha G who I recently met at a North Bay event. I ordered 3 savory items, one black bean & corn, one shishito & stonefruit, and one loaf of cheese bread. I arrived at 11am and there was no line! The staff was courteous & welcoming, found my order right away, and gave me the good tip of warming the cheese bread in the oven. Everything was yummy and I look forward to ordering the cardamom knot next time.

A year ago I was blessed to move extremely close to this bakery. My landlord recommended this…read morebakery and we moved in around the holidays. I love supporting local and small businesses, so I knew I would stop in sooner than later. I've been here over a year and it's a rare weekend that I'm not here. They're only open on Saturdays (sometimes Wednesday for pizza nights). You need to follow them on IG to see updates about their schedule or special events and get their link for preordering. But I promise you, everything on this menu that I've tried is absolutely delicious. Every single thing. Craig is incredible at his craft. He's friendly and approachable and all the staff is so caring! It's almost that pop up shop atmosphere and I always feel lucky when he makes extras and I miss the preorder deadline. I promise you, if you're local this will become a stop every weekend. I'm blessed to live so close and there is nothing quite like Ponsford's. Be patient because there is always a line, but if you don't catch preorder, you do need to get there early. It's worth the wait.

This is a lovely neighborhood place, though a few blocks outside of the main downtown area. It's…read moreeasy to get to, and there always seems to be street parking close by. Croissants are hand made and delicious. I especially like the muffins, made with corn and not too crumbly. I found everything to be very fresh, and there are day-old muffins and pastries available if you want to save a little money.

I read a post on my local Nextdoor app where somebody said we should support this business because…read morethey are in danger of closing. There were mixed comments, some saying the place is good, and others saying it's not worth it and the owner is rude. I wanted to help, so I went to go check it out and see what I could buy. The owner was very rude and very short with me. In reading other reviews on YELP (in addition to Nextdoor), I see that sometimes she's very friendly, and to some other people she just randomly decides to be absolutely cold and unwelcoming. Despite my being cheerful and friendly upon entering her shop, I fell into the category of the latter. Hmmm, I wonder why? I should've left, but as I decided, I wanted to try the pastries and see if the place was worth it at all or not. I ordered a chai and a muffin, both were overpriced, and definitely not worth it. The muffin tasted like a lot of the less expensive ingredients, and very little of the good ingredients. The chai was bland. I definitely have compassion regarding the situation, I'm sure the owner is under a lot of stress. But, this could be a person's time to show their true colors and she shows that she's very selective and who she is kind too and who she is not. My compassion ends here. I will not return, nor would I recommend this place.

Bechets Bakery is a MARIN treasure. The best Artisan breads Marin has to offer. We use them at All…read moreSeasons Catering to the delight of our customers.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Carol and Christian at Krumb Cakes to create a custom…read morecake for my spouse's 70th birthday celebration--and it exceeded every expectation. My spouse is an avid pianist, so we wanted something truly meaningful. What they delivered was nothing short of extraordinary: a stunning cake modeled after a Steinway piano, complete with intricate details from the keys to the harp to the Steinway label. It was not just a cake--it was a work of art and a perfect tribute to his passion. Beyond the visual impact, the cake itself was delicious. It served 50 guests beautifully, and everyone who saw and tasted it was genuinely in awe. People couldn't stop talking about both the craftsmanship and the flavor. Carol and Christian were also incredibly professional throughout. Krumb Cakes delivered the cake to Il Davide in San Rafael with great care and precision, ensuring everything arrived in perfect condition. I was over the moon with the entire experience--from concept to execution. If you're looking for something truly special, Krumb Cakes delivers on every level. I'll absolutely be sending referrals their way!

Thank you Christian,…read more Krumbs Cakes made the most stunning Cinderella castle cake for our 6-year-old daughter Anastasia's birthday. The intricate towers, delicate sugar flowers, little carriage, and princess details were pure fairytale magic! Inside, the marzipan princess cake filling was delicious the whole cake was moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet. Anastasia was over the moon and kept saying it was the most beautiful cake ever! Anastasia said it was perfect every detail was impeccable. Thank you, Krumbs Cakes, for making her day so special. Highly recommend!

I have been stopping by Rustic Bakery the last couple of mornings for coffee and a pastry, and it…read morehas been a solid choice. The place is clean, with plenty of seating both inside and outside, and there is a large selection of pastries, scones, breads, and grab-and-go items. My go-to has been the ham and cheese croissant, which was fresh both mornings. The coffee was also nice and hot, which I always appreciate. The staff is professional and efficient, though clearly busy, so do not expect a lot of chit-chat. I also picked up a box of Cheese Coins, which turned out to be dangerous because I loved them and ate the whole box. Good coffee, fresh pastries, easy seating, and enough tempting extras to make you buy more than you planned. I will probably stop by again tomorrow morning before leaving the area.

I picked up a turkey club sandwich, cinnamon roll, and ice tea to go for my husband. It was after…read morethe lunch rush, so the wait was reasonable. I'm not a regular and was unfamiliar with the process but it seemed disorganized. I was given a number. I noticed an ice tea on the counter and asked if it was for me. A little later, the pastry was bagged and on the counter in a different place. Finally, I saw a bag and asked. Yep. The sandwich. I felt like a dummy for not understanding how the system worked, but also was annoyed that I tipped 20% for a takeout order and it was delivered piecemeal with no way for me to carry it. A kind person who watch the whole thing offered me her bag. If not for her, I would have had a sandwich in a loose paper wrap, a bun in a small bag, and a cup. The sandwich was okay. It had two slices of bread, not the traditional three. The turkey was clearly deli meat, not fresh roasted, the lettuce was wilted immediately, the tomato slice was good, and the avocado slice was good. The bacon was sparse, as was the deli meat. My husband didn't eat much of it. He liked the cinnamon roll. But for the money, he didn't want to have food from there again.

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.

I often order from their deli. They have quality ingredients and I enjoy their sandwiches when I…read morevisit from the east coast.

This morning we planned a shop early, eager for breakfast, too. My wife, a Novato Native and Mom,…read morehad to go pee. She asked directions to the bathroom and, IM NOT KIDDING, I HEARD SOME AHOLE SAY IT, "Got a receipt?" was the Customer Service this Sunday Morning May 3rd. Let's just LOSE CUSTOMERS DAY today, apparently. She said "They make the world a WORSE PLACE". WHOLE FOODS hot food bar mmmm delicious. I prefer their BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE GLAZE anyway and she wanted the aromatherapy items we were looking at last time. Forget United.

Lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Pastries are top notch. Waiters are polite. It feels like you…read moreare sitting in a cafe in Europe.

PEOPLE LOVE THIS PLACE...WHY??? Food:…read more Overall, I find their baked goods too dry and sooo overpriced. I'm sorry, but I just can't get behind paying $75 for a tiny fruit tart. Service: My experience is that they're apathetic or snooty. Once in a while, you get a friendly clerk, but that's more the exception than the norm. Ambiance: They have a lot of outdoor seating which is nice and good for people watching. Inside is OK.

Super nice staff!…read more Redeemed my free birthday cake slice here and it was delicious as usual. Cute interior and moist sweet celebration cake and they even offered a complimentary marble cake slice which was very tasty. Location is in a plaza and next to Gott's where you can get lunch or dinner then come here for dessert!

We placed a big order (5 dozen cupcakes, cookie tray and smash cake) with SusieCakes in Marin for…read moremy daughters first birthday and had a great experience! I called to confirm the order with staff the day before pickup, and everything was all set. Order was ready and packed up at 10 a.m. (when they opened) on the day of the party. Everyone of course loved the cupcakes and cookies and left with a sufficient sugar high. :) Would definitely use SusieCakes again.