The Pain Suisse is delicious. The best pastry in Marin County, hands down. Formidable!

Was really excited to try this place because we love going to Le Marais Bistro in Larkspur, but everything fell short. My latte was bitter, was given a dirty fork, and my crepe was like a pancake-- super thick and just was not the right consistency and texture for a crepe. The quiche wasn't as good as the one in Larkspur. Service was friendly, but it was difficult to flag anyone down if you needed anything. Can't say we'll be back but it seems to be a local favorite. read more

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So many choices on this inspired menu! I finally chose the Deux Saumons gluten-free buckwheat crepe with spinach in the folded-over crepe--fun surprise, dill, and créme. One companion raved about her French onion soup and affogato for desert. Another companion enjoyed the thick French toast and fruit. Another raved about the Croque Monsieur--that it was the best he's ever had! It's a sandwich of ham, aged comté cheese, gruyère, and béchamel. We dined outside, which was lovely. The atmosphere was calm. Service was attentive and pleasant. Everyone commented that we'd go again to try other things. read more

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My wife and I were told to check out Le Marais Bakery for really good, authentic French pastry. That turned out to be solid advice. For an afternoon pick me up, we shared a chocolate croissant and a slice of vanilla flan tart. The croissant was baked to perfection and the flan had a perfect subtle sweetness. It was a very warm day... and we sat outside in the building's shaded courtyard with a nice breeze. It was way to savor really good food and great company. read more

An awesome stop on your way to Muir Woods national park. This is a must stop on your way. The place is very nicely decorated, French in every way. The people are friendly. While I did not order anything French, my burger was exceptional good. The fries with herbs were awesome. LA VERTE crepe was so good, just like being in Paris. read more

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I came here for brunch, and I really enjoyed my food. I had the grilled branzino, and it came with celery puree and onions, and it was seasoned so well! It was quite a big portion, too! My daughter had the soft scrambled eggs with salad and smoked trout, and hers was delicious as well. Her trout was quite salty, though. It's really cute inside! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Grilled Branzino Fillet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I have been dying to try this place! I visited Paris sometime last year and I have been craving real french croissants since and this place definitely fulfilled my craving! There is a parking lot which I totally missed and ended up parking in the neighborhood instead. I believe there's one or two other businesses next to Le Marais but you can't really miss it with all of the French style seating outside! There is also seating inside. They do have a sign that states to place an order before sitting. The counter can definitely seem crowded and busy at times! But at least my order was quick and easy. I ordered to go and got myself a croissant and a vanilla latte. I was kind of on the go but decided to slow down for the day and actually sit down and enjoy my croissant. It was so buttery and flakey! I personally thought my latte was the perfect temperature. It wasn't piping hot, but it also wasn't warm either. I can't wait to come back and maybe try some of their meal items next time! read more

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We were in the area looking to find somewhere to sit and have some coffee/tea. I'm always on the lookout for new-to-me cafes and Le Marais Bakery fit the bill. Saw that they also have a couple other locations in SF too. LMB Mill Valley is a cute spot with chic interior, but we unfortunately had a disappointing experience with the drinks. We ordered a cappuccino and chai latte and both were served lukewarm. My chai latte was also really watered down. I did like how quiet and spacious it was inside. There were a few people working on laptops, so it could be a good spot to study or get work done. Plenty of outdoor seating too. Don't think I'd come back here for the drinks, but I'd be open to trying the bakery items. read more

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What a lovely patio for a delicious breakfast! My family and I got omelettes, coffees, and pastries. The omelette was a tad salty but overall really good, but the chocolate croissant was WOW!! I would recommend checking it out, especially if you enjoy good outdoor dining for breakfast or brunch. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Cappuccino and Chocolate Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Came during the afternoon for Sunday brunch with the boys. We loved the selection of pastries, especially the pain au chocolat! Lovely cashier who offered alternative options when I asked for no cheese in my salad. Glad they use fresh quality ingredients. We ordered: Chocolate croissants Chicken corn cobb salad Buckwheat crepe Croque monsieur The boys were hoping for more airy flakiness from the chocolate croissants (they're snobby frenchies, harsh critics)!! However, I loved mine and the chocolate batons inside were nice and thick! Mmm! Loved sitting outside under the umbrellas. Very dog friendly. read more

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What a cute cafe! We've been to the old space in sf Marina but this is so much nicer - airy and a beautiful space. We stopped here for breakfast with our baby before heading to the children's museum. We ordered some pastries, coffees, and a 5 item bistro board. The board was perfect for the baby, we got to choose what we'd like and everything was actually great. The scrambled eggs were done beautifully French style; we also for some avocado, seasonal fruits, yogurt, and prosciutto (for the adults). The pastries were delicious and a good variety. It's a bit on the pricier side but given the location and quality, it's not unreasonable. We'd def come back for breakfast again. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Interesting location with limited parking--very obvious, but worth noting. I'd only been here once before, after a local in Tiburon claimed it was the best spot, so expectations were set. The ambiance and decor are great--bright, inviting, and well-designed. Service was quick, and they brought everything to the table, which I appreciated. Pricing is honestly unbelievable for the quality and speed. Food-wise, it was a bit mixed. The soup had mostly stuffing and not enough cheese, and it wasn't the easiest to eat. The sandwich was also hard to manage. The egg sandwich itself was good, but the croissant was unfortunately stale. On the drinks side, the latte was divine. The matcha was good, though not as strong as some other places I've had. Pastries smelled amazing, with tons of variety, and the menu overall is great--I just think the food quality could be a bit more consistent to match the vibe. This isn't a great spot for working or groups: tables are small and it's pretty loud. That said, it's perfect for casual meetings, coffee catch-ups, or showing off a cool local spot as part of your routine. It's busy in a good way. I'd definitely go back--for the coffee and matcha for sure. Speed, ambiance, and value are all big wins here. read more

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Overall good baked goods but the line is quite long. A bit on the pricier side for baked goods but I'd recommend trying it if you've never been. I'd pass on the hot chocolate and try something else as it was just normal hot chocolate. read more

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Busy bakery and brunch spot. I stopped by here before exploring Muir Woods and it was packed! We only aimed to get a pastry and hot chocolate but it ended up being a 15 minute wait in line and then an additional wait for the drink. It's a casual Parisian vibe and the bakery items reflect that, but the hot chocolate tasted like your typical nestle powder packet - I would've tried a latte instead in hindsight. read more

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Worst croissant I have ever had. Appalling. The almond croissant was wet. Not with butter, with water. Like someone had run it under a sink or left it in a vat of water. I took it to go so I didnt see it because they pull it off a try. I heard the "slap" when she took it off the tray. The whole thing was soggy wet. You could ring it out in your hands. Inedible. Rediculous they served that. And the plain croissants were just blah. What a waste of time and money. I couldn't believe they served that crap. First and last time there. read more

We stumbled across this place after shopping at Corte madera mall. It is located in downtown mill valley. We arrived at around 7 and to our surprise this looked like more of a restaurant than a cafe. After looking at the menu for a few minutes we were warmly welcomed inside by the server. We almost thought we went to the wrong place but the inside is beautiful! Decorated with Christmas decor we sat in a corner and ordered coffee and a butter croissant. ! The vanilla latte and croissant were excellent but the French hot chocolate was average. I would highly recommend this place for coffee lovers! read more

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Other croissants are ruined for us now. Le Marais croissants are light, laminated, flaky, and perfectly buttery. Those bready imposters from other shops just won't do anymore. Everything here is delicious, authentic, and magnifique! Fifi, David, and the whole staff make you feel welcome--and make incredible lattes. Stopping in feels like a mini vacation, especially when you can sip your coffee on the patio outside and admire the doggos. We're so lucky to have Le Marais in MV! read more

Le Marais Bakery - croissant and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Amazing food, great coffee and service that feels like an old school family spot. They are lovely. Highly recommend the breakfast board but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I would happily eat here every day if I could. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

I came across Le Marais looking for a breakfast spot before visiting Muir Woods. Service was great, the waiters, cashiers where super friendly. They have variety of options to pick from. Liked the outdoors seating, great for spring & summer. Check it out read more

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Even as I wrote this, YELP states this place is open for 25 for minutes. DONT GO HERE. Came here for a bite. Was told the kitchen is closed. When we stated the website says it didn't close for an hour, the "hostess" stated they "ran out of food". Not like it's any epic cuisine. Basic food. It was VERY CLEAR, this place just didn't want to work. Maybe someone needs to remind them they aren't in Paris. I am assuming the "hostess" was not the owner. Who in today's economy turns away business??? read more

Another 5 star review for Le Marais is in order. Service is friendly and (with a French accent), the ambience is quite nice and the food is excellent. Today I ordered the Tuna Nicoise which tasted fantastic- only thing missing was capers but great nonetheless. We ordered an almond & chocolate croissant to share & have with our lattes. Both were yummy but the almond was my favorite. And the prices are extremely reasonable too! read more

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WHEN: Sat @10:30am PARKING: Even on a Sunday Brunch time we managed to find an open spot in the shared parking lot, and it's free. Otherwise plenty of street parking to choose from that is for free. This recently became a new favorite spot to hang out, work and enjoy a pastry. But our second trip ended up spontaneously becoming a brunch stop! Because here's what I ended up ordering instead of just a pastry with my coffee: COFFEE - $4 for 16oz. So nice of the staff to place my leftover coffee in a to go cup for me AND topping it off for me since it had gone cold. Thank you! BRUNCH FOR TWO - $32 Straus Organic Yogurt, House-made Granola, Seasonal Fruit, Farm Eggs, Avocado, Smoke Salmon, Two Pastries. Brace yourself this meal for 2 is a lot of food! The table was completely covered. They are so generous with the salmon, and you get a whole avocado split into 2, placed on a bed of salad. The seasonal fruit were sliced strawberries, blueberries and bananas. We had our eggs perfectly scrambled and for pastries we had the croissants, which I can see why it won an award for the People's Choice. Yes there was leftovers and boy everything was good! The staff is absolutely charming and friendly! See you again real soon! read more

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Came here recently for the first time and the service was terrible. From the cashier to the cooks who I was told to ask warm up my croissant, it was not a good experience from start to finish. Other patrons seemed fine with the service (or were treated differently). The food and coffee tasted good but not worth it for the drive, long line and poor quality of service. I'm debating checking out the other locations to see if it's just this one. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

From the space, to the pastries, everything here is aesthetic and pleasing to the eyes. Unfortunately that's where it kinda ends. Le Marais most recently became very trendy for their giant croissants. In fact I couldn't believe anyone would be able to make a croissant bigger than your head. The croissant itself was quite affordable at $12 a pop, but despite coming early enough and wanting to pay for a second one, we were told "you wouldn't need it" from the staff, who basically refused to sell us another one. Even if we might not "need" it, we were willing to "pay" because we "wanted" it. It was strange to be told this with no signs or information anywhere telling us there was a 1 per party limit. As for the giant croissant itself, it was exactly what you would expect. More of the novelty and fun than the taste. Split between four people, we each basically had a serving of a normal sized croissant. Our fingers and lips were shiny from just the first bite. It was a lot of butter, but you definitely wouldn't be able to make a croissant of that size without it. Would definitely recommend bringing some tums. Understanding that the giant croissant was an anomaly I wanted to give their other pastries another try. I ordered a Pain Suisse and a Kouign Amann. Let's start with the Kouign Amann. Their Kouign Amann basically looked and tasted like the traditional fried chinese pastry dough, glazed with sugar. It felt like no thought went into making it, and no thought went into flavoring it. I would recommend skipping this. As for their Pain Suisse, I actually really enjoyed it. The caramelized crust on the outside gave it an amazing crunch and there was just the right amount of chocolate to cream fillings. It could come off as a bit sweet alone, but if paired with a nice cup of coffee, this would be a perfect meal. My overall thought is if Le Marais is in your neighborhood, then absolutely make it your go to spot. I would personally if I lived close enough. But traveling 50 minutes to experience what I did, Im not too sure Id recommend it otherwise. read more

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My friend and I eat here weekly after our Saturday morning run. Love the pastries, lattes... and especially Fifi who usually takes our order, and David who waits on us!! There's a line out the door but it moves quickly and is worth the little wait! read more

Stopped in for breakfast with a friend. Just lovely. Busy busy busy but efficient. The line moved and our food was out quick. Of course we enjoyed mimosas with our meal. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Latte, chocolate croissant and mimosa. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Love this place. They offered a nice soup and salad combo for lunch. Onion soup and salad nicoise made my day. And then a coffee and pastry for dessert. read more

Cute Parisian cafe with great coffee and crepes. Staff is very friendly. Perfect for groups with lunch and dinner offerings. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Cute Parisian cafe, great for crepes, coffee and lunch. Quiet dinner spot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

A very cute shop with beautiful outdoor seating. You order at the counter and grab a table or you can do table service. We were only getting some pastries and drinks so just ordered at the counter. Unfortunately the Matcha was not very strong and tasted a little watered down? My pet peeve is paying extra for oat milk and not getting it too. Chocolate croissant and the special of the day orange croissant were pretty good. Pretty flakey! The Almond was not as fresh and tasted a little flat. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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One of our favorite breakfasts in Marin. On our constant rotation. Pastries... eggs... all amazing! Great seating indoors and outside. And wonderful people. We always feel so welcome coming here. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Absolutely love this cafe - the food is amazing, the service is great and the ambiance is so cute and calming. Highly recommend!!! One of my favorite study spots. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Delicious coffee, fantastic burger, incredible pastries. Charming owner. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

The best morning is a start at Le Marais. Especially the amazing FIFI, who is a gem for the establishment. Pain Susie and ham croissant are my favorites along with the best Asian chicken salad around. When in-laws were in town, we did a burger take test with Le Marais, Buckeye, Bungalow 44.... And the winner is Le Marais! Merci Ambiance is super Paris feeling! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Had an early morning in Marin and wanted to make a stop at Le Marais after hearing so much about it over the years. I need to stop going to places just for the hype. Parking was very easy--private lot off to the side. Only space for about 1-2 parties to wait in the queue of (admittedly very beautiful) French pastries laid out on a counter--similar to b Patisserie in SF, but not as good. You must order at the pastry case/coffee bar/cashier before being seated. Mostly tables of two with some possibility of moving tables together--but you'll have to do that yourself. Pastries are served lukewarm at best, almost cold, and same for the "hot" coffees. We ordered the five-item "bistro board" which was really a sad excuse for small portions of items at odd temperatures and thoroughly unsatisfying. Bacon was cold, yogurt whey was beginning to separate from the milk solids, smoked salmon was lukewarm and oily, and the croissant was cold. Really, a simple pop in a toaster oven (or a microwave, even) would have made this review go from one star to two. The three staff members behind the bar were more focused on recording Instagram content than taking orders or moving tables to accommodate the parties of four that entered after us. Very disappointed with this visit--I'd recommend finding better patisseries in San Francisco, or even try a Costco croissant at that point. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Five item bistro board - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

Ok, Milly Valley Le Marais, you have exceeded my expectations. The restaurant here is so lovely. The high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows imbue the space with plenty of natural sunlight and coziness. The lady at the counter--whose name I missed--was so personable and bubbly. I ordered an oat milk vanilla latte, a Kouign-amann, and the croissant egg sandwich (no cheese). I couldn't detect the vanilla flavor in the latte and, lamentably, I don't think I received oat milk because my stomach was extremely upset for the rest of the morning. The side salad that came with the sandwich was a bit bitter and too sour for my taste--I believe it had a mustard seed dressing. However, the Kouign-amann baton was delicious as usual, with a great crunch, flaky texture, and a butter-sweet taste. The harissa sauce on the sandwich was immaculate. It tasted like a sweeter, tangier version of chipotle mayo--a bougie cousin, if you will. The croissant egg sandwich was the best croissant sandwich I have ever had so far. I'm looking forward to dining here again. read more

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A very cutesy cafe - lovely grand ambiance and a plethora of drinks and pastries to choose from. The indoors was absolutely beautiful, it felt very European. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating! We ordered the cinnamon bun, almond and chocolate croissant, and the pain aux raisin. The cinnamon bun was delicious, perfectly layered and had a wonderfully caramelized bottom. I do wish there was a bit more cinnamon sugar, but ah well! The chocolate almond croissant and the pain aux raisin didn't blow me away. My sister compared the flavor of the base croissant dough to the croissant dough at Costco, which isn't bad, but it didn't blow us away. The almond chocolate croissant had amazing marzipan, but some of the croissant dough seemed underbaked. The pain aux raisin was slightly gummy in some places, but was still good overall. read more

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We absolutely love Le Marias. My husband and I come here at least once a week for a slow morning cappuccino and delicious pastry. And if we are feeling crazy, we get one of the many amazing breakfast dishes. Love the omelets and Benedict's. The cappuccinos are also perfection. There might be a line, but it moves quick. The staff is amazing, attentive and fun. It's also so cute and charming inside and the outdoor seating. The pan au raisin, croissants and chocolate crème care our favorites but you truly can't go wrong :) read more

Le Marais Bakery - Delicious Cappuccino and pastries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

This place has an amazing ambient and foods servicing by a lovely team. We are fans of French bakery and it is rare to find this quality. Be aware of the long line if you come at peak hours in the morning! read more

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Got the brunch for 2 the avocado was not even ripe I couldn't even cut through it with my butter knife. Only gets 2 stars for the fruit salad and croissant which were really good. Iced coffee drinks were watered down as well. Very passable. read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

The iced mocha is SO GOOD it actually has little chocolate pieces which are so fun. I've never had that elsewhere. My friend and I shared a nicoise salad and half chicken. The nicoise salad was super balanced and I loved the butter lettuce. I just wish the leaves were chopped a bit smaller but that's me nitpicking. The fries that came with the half chicken were amazing! Perfectly seasoned and fried. The chicken's dark meat was delicious, and the skin was nice and savory and crispy. The white meat was a little bit dry, especially when the chicken cooled. I wish the focaccia was more flavorful, it was very much just, like, bread. The tiger pastry was very rich though. This cafe is actually so so cute and such a nice vibe. Great for a light brunch with the girlies, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's just a short line to order and food comes out pretty quickly. This place is perfect for a brunch before doing work at the Mill Valley Library. I will say I think they have a bit of a fly problem, hope they get it resolved soon! read more

Le Marais Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mill Valley, California

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