Cute bakery right down the street from the AC hotel where I was staying. This bakery is charming from the moment you walk in. Staff greeted me, even if I was the only one there at 8am on a Monday. There were a lot of sweet bakery treats and limited savory ones so I elected to try the quiche which comes with a salad. My Marla chai was warm and comforting, perfect for a chilly Santa Rosa morning. The quiche was soft, moist and flavorful. The salad had chick peas, carrots, butter lettuce, and radish with the perfect seasoning of salt, pepper and a vinaigrette. It was both delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be back next time I am in Santa Rosa. read more

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Marla Bakery is a bakery in the Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa. The space is really cute! Lots of greenery, colorful seat cushions and fun art fills the space. They have lots of options for food and drinks, but I just came in for some pastries and tea. The service was good and very helpful. I wanted to try the gluten free scone, because I'd heard good things about it. Plus, I had to try the Gateaux Basque, even though gluten is not always good for me. The scone was very good, especially with a cup of tea. I ordered the Love Tea, which is really worth pairing with pastries. It has a lot of warming flavors like cinnamon and cacao. The real star here was the Gateaux Basque. A soft cookie-like dough forms the crust while the center has a vanilla custard and a cherry jam of sorts. It has one of the most pleasing textures and flavors I've had in a cake. It is worth coming here just for this, although I will have to come back and try some of their other foods. I would also note that while the quiche looks really good I couldn't justify paying $15 for a slice of it. I realize it comes with a little side salad, but when I asked if I could get it without the salad they said they couldn't charge me less for it. Oh well. Marla SR is a great addition to this neighborhood! Come check them out! read more

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I still frequently think about the crebble I had here one morning. It is essentially croissant dough in the shape of a pebble and their signature item which is flavored with salted maple syrup and is so flaky and buttery. I truly have never had a pastry quite like it and I've thought about it ever since I left to come home to Colorado. I would say this is an absolute must try if you were in the Santa Rosa area. I was not impressed by the Coffey but would go again and again and again for the crebble. Personally, I prefer taking things to go as the space can feel a little bit crowded. read more

I was having one of those mornings. Mercury Retrograde was kicking my a$$ and I was feeling overwhelmed by work chaos. As a Taurus Moon, I felt the need to soothe myself with good food. I decided to treat myself to lunch. But where? As a woman in my mid-40s, I can't eat crazy heavy lunches anymore. A burger would put me to sleep. And it's 90 degrees outside and something like pho just sounds too hot. I saw Marla SR, a bakery with light breakfast and lunch I had been meaning to check out. It was decided, and off I went. When I walked in, I was still discombobulated by my day, and I looked at the menu confused. Luckily the woman behind the counter pointed out that they have a bigger menu on paper. There were many yummy things, but I went with the breakfast sandwich on an english muffin, and a Cafe au Lait. When the sandwich came, it was a thing of beauty. No literally, the plate looked amazing. (See pic) ...This so instantly put me in a good mood. It was served with charred shisito peppers with a yummy aioli with dill. A perfect freshing accompaniment to the peppers and the sandwich. The egg in the sandwich was more fritata like - very light and bouncy with cheese. As I said, amazing that all those ingredients and it felt light! (Which was perfect for me, as specified previously... my middle-aged woman sensibilities have made me... well, what some people would call, picky. But I prefer to say that I'm a grown-a$$ adult that knows herself. :)) And did I mention the cafe au lait was excellent? Great coffee, foamy milk. ...I was even naughty and put a spoon-full of sugar in it and it tasted amazing. As I sat at my table, with light streaming onto the table, and the beautiful plants artistically strewn around the cafe, I felt at home. A woman came around to ask how everything was. I could feel she genuinely wanted to know. Everyone was really nice. And punk was playing overhead, which just fit the day, as well as the core of me. It made me think of when I was a teenager, how much I would have thought it's cool that I'm sitting at a cafe with punk playing overhead. This is one of those places where you can tell that the owner had a vision, and this place is their dream created into reality. (And I just f'ing love that!) So I will say this was quite pricey for a light lunch. But honestly now adays everything is so expensive I'd rather spend on a nice meal like this every once in a while, than a crappy meal out all of the time. And now I know where I can go when I'm having "one of those days". ...I also got some rye bread to bring home (which you can't find easily anymore), and cookies for the hubs. (Or else he'd be jealous) ...I will be back. ----- Update: The rye bread was to die for!!!! This is the best rye bread I have ever had in my life. It was soft, and the rye is almost floral. It's so unique. Will be coming back for more. read more

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Yes, Marla SR is a bakery -- but don't let that fool you into thinking a muffin is your only option. Breakfast and lunch are served daily (except Tuesday and Wednesday, when Marla presumably rests and reflects on how good her bread is), and now Saturday evenings bring a dinner service starting at 5 PM. No reservations, counter service only, which honestly feels appropriate for a place this unpretentious. The chicken sandwich deserves its own paragraph. Tender sliced breast, cooked to actual perfection, served on Marla's own bread -- which, if you've had it, you know is doing a lot of heavy lifting in an already great sandwich. The devoted regulars here have the slightly smug energy of people who discovered something before you did, and they're not wrong. Three separate seating areas mean you can find your spot, settle in, and join the cult. Resistance is futile and also unnecessary because the food is excellent. read more

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Expensive, ten bucks for a bagel, but then you get the bagel and the awesome cream cheese and the little pile of veggies they put on the side and I says to me self, gosh dammm, this might be one on the best bagels I have ever had. I was sorry I judged the $10 price before I ate the goods. read more

Tried their artichoke and 3 cheese turnover at the farmers market today and disappointed by the lack of nearly absent filling that left the flakey pastry too dry to eat without a sip of water between bites. Service was good and the selection looked great but I either tried the wrong item or tried them on the wrong day. If something is supposed to be filled, please put enough inside so you can see and/or taste it. All that said, I will try the more popular items in the future with hopes to give a positive 5 star review read more

My son told me about this place, and we happened to be over at the Hyatt a block away with some friends, and thought we'd get a coffee and a pastry, and clearly it was a wise decision. It's in a somewhat odd location; find a parking spot on the street and walk over. I don't believe they have their own parking area. The pastries here were off the chain. It's really very homey, cute, and kinda rustic-chic. They have lots to offer: pastries, cookies, cakes, little refrigerators with go snacks and drinks. The service here was great, always friendly and helpful. I've ordered a mocha, which was yummy, but loved the crebblechino even better with my matching pastry, the crebble part croissant and cinnamon roll, my favorite, it's an adorable place to get a delicious snack and a great coffee too. cheers, my friends SYOY 11/22/25 read more

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Amazing lattes with homemade syrups!!! 16 oz hot and 12 oz iced are max sizes. Food was decent. Super warm, though. No AC. They NEED AC! (5 star but for the AC issue) Wonderful service! read more

The service is amazing. I felt like Family the minute I arrived. The music and the whole vibe makes your stress melt away and you are transported to another dimension. The seating set up so lovely with a beautiful outdoor patio!! and then of course the food.! absolutely delicious food and desserts! you must give this place a try! Tell them Sunny sent you :-) read more

Marla SR - The BLAT. The corn salad is DELICIOUS, the sandwich: delectable!!! The coffee, smoothie and creamy. Yum!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Rosa , California

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Marla provided a wonderful cake for our wedding. It was a unique flavor that felt elevated for a wedding, and the design was elegant and understated in the best way. Down one star only because responsiveness was slow while trying to coordinate our cake tasting and final order. Overall I still recommend as a great option for a wedding. read more

Bread heaven!!! Wow, Chef/Owner Amy Brown and Team know their dough. I've purchased Marla breads from Shelton's in HBG - always so fresh and delicious, and a step above many others. I stopped in recently to their bakery/cafe in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square. What a local gem! I wanted one of everything but showed some restraint being that it was more of a snack time than meal time. I ordered a tartine from the display. My photo does not do it justice! Fresh bread (some of the best around!), farm cheese, cheddar cheese, Early Girl tomatoes...heated to cheesy, crunchy perfection. Yum! Dreaming of my next visit! read more

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Delicious coffee in a cute coffee shop! The staff is super friendly and willing to correct any mistakes. The crebble is my favorite and I always come back for more. Not too sweet and not too strong. I feel comfortable and at home whenever I come here. read more

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It took me a 2nd read to figure out the name. When I went to the Ferry farmers' market towards the end of February, I noticed a new stand near the clock tower closer to the building entrance. There was a table filled with a variety of baked items ranging from bread loaves to pastry items and cake slices (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=NVOJSQH4CKAEQCPDB7RQyA) and a printed sheet that listed most of the items (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=Zu874h8NV7G2T3KTk9UWLA). I actually walked by and made a point to stop back after finishing my shopping. I bought a variety of items, some that I recognized and others that I asked about. Bringing them home, I started with the first item the next morning in reheating the ham & cheese croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=WFYaC54tReBlOdQQOkVlVg) for breakfast. I was impressed as this was both attractive and the aroma was deliciously fragrant after leaving my toaster oven. The next item tried was the artichoke turnover (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Xv23GFeaupc0jTY5p9Anvg) which was okay by comparison; the artichoke aspect didn't stand out. A day or two later, I had dessert with their chocolate peppermint cake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=u87hx-uA6oJIB8Nj-Vw36Q); I wasn't sure how this would work as I feared one flavor would dominate the other but I was wrong. It works. A few days later, I reheated a Nutella croissant (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=A9j9n9XYdw6fxy_oqQ7TEQ) for breakfast; sadly, like the artichoke turnover, this was underwhelming and I wouldn't have recognized it if I didn't buy this myself. The last item that I tried was the caramelized onion & 2 cheese quiche (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=yDZnidb7aVQdCf5mwHKbQA) which I forgot that I bought. It was a little after the best eaten by time so it probably wasn't as good as it should have been due to my poor memory. I reheated this and the savory flavors were there but there was a slight bitter aftertaste. My two favorites were definitely the ham & cheese croissant and the chocolate cake as I would get both of them again. Big thanks to Ike (pronounced (E-kay), who manned the stand and patiently identified the various items on the table for me. I will continue to look for things here when my pastry supply is low. Welcome back, Marla. read more

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Friendliest people ever. I went in one minute before closing, and they took the time to chat with me. Great baked goods too.

We were staying at the La Rose Hotel and were craving croissants, so we walked to Marla in the morning! The little pastry shop is very cute and cozy. They even have outdoor seating which looked nice. The service was friendly, and we got the hazelnut croissant (warmed up). We took it back to the hotel and ate it on our balcony. What a treat! I can see why this place has five stars! The croissant was divine- and had lovely layers of buttery flaky pastry intertwined with hazelnut. And no- they didn't just add Nutella. This was legit homemade hazelnut filling! Gosh such a divine little naughty dessert! I highly recommend Marla for breakfast! You'll fall in love. read more

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Cute little bakery/ brunch shop. Patient and kind service, adjusting the order to account for our allergies. read more

Marla SR - Menu and bakery selection for the day - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Rosa , California

Walking in, you get greeted by friendly staff and warm ambience. There is an extensive menu with many drinks and treats. The baguette had a very strong crunch with a savory salami and the sauce spread on the baguette was also tasty. The only thing I wish this coffee shop had was high chairs, but other than that, everything was great. Regardless I'll still be back. read more

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Really good stuff and really nice people. Exactly what I need in the morning after a night of doing everything my busy, complex life reqiures me to have been doing. The coffee is great, the pastries are fresh and the floors are clean. I like that they have a regular clientel and that I am not a part of that. You stay classy Santa Rosa! read more

The food was amazingly flavorful, ambience was lovely - so many beautiful plants! - and service was friendly and warm. Even though it was a bit pricey, it was easy to spend an hour or so in the lovely environment of this cafe! read more

Coffees amaaazing-- staff fantastic-- morning music is a bit too intense for 8am but maybe they want us to get our gummies and get out. Another request for ANYTHING DLEICIOUS that is baked and dairy free. read more

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Cute spot with a thoughtfully curated menu. Staff was nice. However, a tea latte for $10 is so over the top. I added almond milk at $2 and honey was another $1. What does the base tea latte price even pay for? And it wasn't mixed well; all the honey sat at the bottom. The price really put me off to an otherwise good drink. read more

Marla Cafe of Santa Rosa, brought their baked goods to the Clement Street Farmers Market located in San Francisco. They had a fairly long line, but everyone patiently waited for their turn. Yummy pies, cookies, and pastries, for me a great option since I wanted a slice not a full pie. Worth checking out their homestyle treats. read more

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What's not to like? Cute open barn-like space, friendly service, some GF pastry options, really good coffee, some nouveau hippie style and they're spinning excellent tunes. read more

This place looked like it had really good food. However, I was incredibly disappointed by the avocado toast. It had spices that were over powering. it tasted terrible! The chicken sandwich was good but too also had over powering green sauce. It also took 30 minutes to cook. read more

We stopped by this cozy little coffee shop after breakfast and we were very pleasantly surprised. The space is very cute, clean, welcoming and smelled strongly of some kind of spice (guessing cardomom). The folks at the register were very friendly and helpful, and answered a lot of our questions about the baked goods and coffee. More importanty, what we had was very good. Coffee - I had a latte and my wife had an Americano and we were actually both surprised at how much we liked our coffee. Apparently they use their own blend which was really nice. It was smooth, fragrant, slightly sweet with a very nice finish. I don't think we realized how much we enjoyed it until we were finishing it in the car on the way to Sonoma. We might actually pick up a bag to make at home next time. Gateau Basque - This one captivated my wife from the display and ended up being quite tasty. Her description was that the crust was like shortbread, not too buttery, the cherries were well balanced with the custard. The cake was not too sweet, and good even cold, which was impressive. I'm a fan of this place, we'll definitely come back next time we're in the area. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other pastries and maybe picking up some coffee for home. read more

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This spot is definitely a tourist spot. I wanted to try something new so we came here. The croissant my sister got was absolutely amazing. My almond butter toast, very basic and a bit on the higher end for prices without having any fruit like banana or strawberry on it. My sister got iced coffee and it was pretty decent. I decided to try their love latte (I forget the full name) it tasted a lot like horchata but with no sugar. If you do add the sugar it's alright. Would I get it again? Probably not. Service was alright. The girl at the front was nice, but the dude making the drinks seemed annoyed when I asked for a bag for a boy who was waiting for about 5 minutes and was not being helped. The worker tried to put my food in the bag and I explained it was for the child, not for me and he just kind of stared and I swear he rolled his eyes.... I get that they were busy but asking for a bag isn't unusual in brunch spots? The restaurant is very LA like, it has plants and the bougie decor like a spot in la. Ambiance was definitely more upscale, people were dressed a lot nicer than the regular coffee shops I go to. If I go again I'd get a basic croissant and coffee. Those were the better items on their menu. read more

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Joe was amazing, super accommodating and gave great recommendations. My mom is very difficult to please when it comes to coffee and he went above and beyond to make sure she was happy with it. I will definitely be back next time we are visiting. read more

I loved my iced honey vanilla latte w oatmilk!!! The drink has a perfect balance since all syrups are made in house! The atmosphere is eveything since the layout is very warm and homey, baristas are the best! read more

Marla SR - ham and cheese croissant, iced honey vanilla latte - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Rosa , California

Everything from the coffee, wine, pastries, food, decor, to the music is superb. Marla melds tradition and individuality seamlessly, holding true to the roots of good food and drink while not sacrificing their own modality inside of it. Amazing staff, the catering events are a joy to be a part of as well. If you're a local or just visiting, make an effort to drop by, it will be worth it. read more

Had breakfast here with a friend, the coffee as always was excellent. The breakfast sandwich with carrot hummus was delicious and so filling. I didn't have one this time but I always recommend the brownies. Service is fast and friendly. read more

I love this place so much. They saved the day today. I love breakfast and I had a kind of sad one at the hotel where I'm staying. And then I remembered Marla's and I went got a ham and cheese croissant and it was delightful and cheered me right back up. They also have the best coffee I have ever had anywhere. read more

Nice little cafe and bakery! We came after brunch, so we were full, but we tried the chocolate cake and some cookies. Such a treat! Service was also good. read more

extremely busy bakery near the train station in santa rosa. they don't open till 9am, perfect timing for day tourists. got the english muffins to make breakfast sandwiches at home read more

I am a coffee snob, so when I say their cappuccino is awesome, you can trust me! The people- they must be smoking something- I came here 2 days in a row and while the staff changed, the attitude did not!!! Everyone is so nice, courteous and helpful. It's just a pleasure to be on the receiving end!!!! Anyway, if you want great coffee, breakfast/lunch while being served by friendly staff, this is the place for you!!!! read more

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Great small bakery and coffee shop. Chill vibe, super friendly staff. Quality coffee drinks. Had the best Avo Toast - homemade bread, slice fresh avocado with a light seasoning that doesn't hide the delicate taste of the fruit, spring mix with a very light vinaigrette and a perfect soft egg on top. Ham & Cheese croissant and Cardamom Coffee Cake were also really good. read more

Marla SR - Avo Toast on bakery fresh bread. Perfect light seasoning. Absolutely fantastic! - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Rosa , California

What a special place in Santa Rosa! The pastries were amazing. We had ham and cheese croissant, sticky bun, pan suisse, pan au chocolate, lemon tart, and blood orange tart. The only *slight* miss was the sticky bun was a bit overcooked and a little dry. A matter of preference, but I also like a bit more nuts on mine. Everything was delicious though. I'd say this is a top 5 bakery in Northern California, easily. And they have great coffee!! My only regret is they are not open Monday - Wednesday :) read more

Must try crebblecino with crebble pastry ! Good specialty drinks/ pastries. Will definitely come back when in town read more

Marla SR - Crebble - Bakeries Near Me - Santa Rosa , California

Just had the best lemon meringue ever! This place is totally legit. Service is outstanding. Great music and energy.

I recommend it as a sweet airy space to hang out for food or drinks or coffee. When we came at arguing non there was no one there. We got their coffee (a medium regular, and a large latte). We also got a home made chocolate croissant. Service was quick. The coffee was average, not bad, but did feel a bit jipped by the size of the coffee cups. The large appears to be 12 oz and it was $7! (And i graciously added a dollar tip) the medium was possibly 8oz (4.50 for the medium regular coffee) and small must be 6 oz? The croissant was delicious and perfectly buttery, had that unique homemade taste ($8!!!). They had other intriguing bakery items; desserts, breads, etc., so on the higher end side. They also feature Friday dinners that seem to focus on fried chicken. They have sandwiches, wine, and other things. I'll need to have a bigger pay check to go back much. read more

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