Very much enjoyed my visit to Sarmentine in Sebastapol. I am a sucker for great pastries, and this…read moreplace lives up to the hype. Sarmentine is located in The Barlow in a premium corner location. Easy and free parking nearby. They offer phenomenal pastries and coffee beverages. I tried some of the day-old pastries as well as a selection of fresh stuff such as the pain suisse, canele, and some others. Everything was amazing- even the day-olds. I also thought the pricing here was reasonable for great pastries. I have paid much more than what I paid at Sarmentine for less scrumptious pastries. The staff who helped me out were kind, and they offered some great recommendations as to what I should order. The inside/outside dining space is a great touch, and they have a great kids' area right outside as part of The Barlow. Worth the visit!

The pastries at Sarmentine were delicious, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful…read more Unfortunately, the service and drink quality were disappointing. I ordered an almond milk latte but was initially given regular milk. They remade it, though they seemed annoyed about the mistake. After spending over $40 and getting back to my car, I realized the remake was just steamed almond milk with no espresso at all. For a bakery with such a strong reputation and premium prices, I'd expect a little more attention to detail and a better customer experience.

I always stop here when in the area. The owners are fantastic and provide great service and…read morecommunity. I appreciate that it's a local business that supports other local businesses, family owned and operated, and is a beloved part of the community. The barista knows the orders for the regulars and seemed to know when someone wanted a chat versus needed caffeine and not up for talking. My oat milk mocha latte is always delicious and finished too quickly. There is a variety of rotating baked goods and a few easy breakfast options (like yogurt parfaits, frittata slices, and breakfast burritos) that have always been delicious. The homemade pastries are seriously amazing. Today, my scone (gluten free pear, ginger, and cardamom) was so yummy I got a second one to go (there isn't always a gf option for pastries available so especially enjoyed this one). Someone said their almond croissants were the best they had ever had. And they've had croissants all over. The coffeehouse is super cute, with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The parking lot is easy to navigate. They also have my absolute favorite pronoun sign. One of the few places I'll always recommend and always stop in.

Roadhouse Coffee in Bodega Bay feels like a locals spot. When I walked in, two older gentlemen were…read moreholding court in worn leather wingback chairs. One turned out to Jim Irving, the owner, which became clear as a steady stream of regulars nodded in respect or chatted him up. Roadhouse has a cozy, slightly gritty charm, with shared board games, indoor and outdoor seating, and a small selection of fresh baked items, including cream cheese blueberry coffee cake, morning buns, and banana walnut muffins. It opens very early, which customers dedicated to their caffeine, like myself, will appreciate. My Mexican mocha with oat milk, cinnamon and mild spice was well made, and hit the spot.

Forget coming back for Dillon Beach, I want to move here just so I can come to this Bakery every…read moreday!!! Wonderful service... and the baked goods ... OMG....Devine. The jalapeño cheese bread, the best ever!!!

Great little coffee shop and bakery in Tomales, right on CA-1, the Pacific Coast Highway. We needed…read moreto recharge for another day of our Pt. Reyes getaway, so we hit this spot, a short walk from our Airbnb. First and foremost, great service. The folks working there were genuinely friendly, attentive, and helpful. There was also a gentleman there as a customer, I believe he was related to one of the employees, who was so sweet and helpful with getting the door for us and helping us get a place to sit, as we juggled our ordered items and wandered around in a bit of a stupor before we had had our coffee. Thank you, good sir. I am still genuinely amazed at how nice people are in these small, off-the-beaten-path towns, as opposed to in the overpacked rat cage urban areas. Popular spot, with a good number of bicyclists, passers-through, and locals coming in for coffee and eats. They have an impressive selection of pastries and sandwiches, and I really wish I had tried the veggie croissant which looked great. We got coffees and shared a slice of quiche. I got my usual iced coffee, and happily, they had oat milk to go with it. After we paid, we realized they also have momos, so you know we had to get a round. We left happy, awake, and ready for another day.

My friend loves ice cream and this is one of her favorite ice cream spots in downtown Santa Rosa…read more She's raved about Nimble & Finn's for quite some time and when she finally brought me there, I must agree, the ice cream was to scream for. First off, it's a women-owned business. Yay! If you're lucky, you might meet the owner, she's super sweet. The atmosphere is welcoming, clean and chic. It's a mix of midcentury modern with a side of hipster vibes. I loved the interior decorating as well... especially the beautifully painted ice cream art on the wall. It was the prettiest and most spacious ice cream joint I've visited. I got a double scoop. Pear Caramel and Lavender Honeycomb! Loved the honeycomb bits mixed in the lavender. The ice cream was smooth and creamy and the flavors popped. Very satisfied with the ice cream here and would like to try some of their other flavors in the future. They not only have delicious ice cream, but they provide beer, cider, ice cream cocktails, and a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches. Found out there's a daily Happy Hour from 3pm-6pm! Love that Nimble & Finn's is a safe and well decorated space for the ice cream loving community, in the heart of Santa Rosa.

Nimble and Finn's is a cute ice cream shop located in a historic building on the main drag of…read moreGuerneville, CA. The vibes are spectacular. Much of the original historic bank has been preserved, and the building is very cool inside and out. There are a few small seating areas inside and outside. Service is good. One employee was super friendly, and another we encountered was less so, but got the job done. The ice cream here is great; however, it's also very expensive. For 3 ice creams, we averaged $30 over our two visits. A single scoop is priced quite high already, and then if you add a topping, you are looking at nearly $10 for a single scoop. I do love that they rotate flavors often enough that it doesn't feel static or disappointing. I really like Nimble and Finn's, and I have now visited both their Guerneville location and Santa Rosa location. Both spots are offering great ice cream, but be prepared to pay a bit more for a scoop. It's certainly worth it, just be aware!

Absolutely amazing and such a sweet man behind the counter ... such a hard worker I got the…read morepistachio and espresso. I've never had that before. It was absolutely amazing and I'm going back for another one and it's only been an hour.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Bodega Bay for a day trip and wanted dessert. Found Captain…read moreDavey's on Yelp. The shop is located in a private lot. A good amount of parking spaces. There is also street parking if the lot is full. The shop itself is very small! Can probably only fit a couple customers in there at a time. Shop owner, I'm assuming Captain Davey - was very friendly and patient. There wasn't an overwhelming amount of ice cream, but a good amount to choose from. He offered samples. We settled on the espresso almond fudge I think? Honestly can't remember but it was good! It was towards the end of our day trip and we needed a pick me up. Ice cream was creamy and had good coffee flavor. Got a scoop in a waffle cone. Cute, little shop! Give it a try if you're in the area.

I ordered a custom Monster Jam cake from Gaby for my son's birthday, and it was beyond amazing! The…read morecake was absolutely beautiful, creative, and so well done. my son was so happy and excited when he saw it. It was such a cool cake and exceeded everything I imagined. Gaby was professional, kind, and so sweet to work with throughout the process. She also made a custom gelatin with my son's picture and event details printed directly on the gelatin--all edible--which was such a unique and impressive touch. The attention to detail on everything was incredible. You can tell Gaby puts so much care and talent into her work. I highly recommend Gaby's Cakes and will definitely be using her again for future events. Thank you, Gaby, for helping make my son's birthday so special!

Best cake I have ever! Not only did my order come out perfect, it was the best cake I have ever had…read morethe pleasure to eat. Bravo!

I was sitting in a Guerneville hotel hot tub, planning my trip back to SF, when I casually typed…read more"farm stand" into Google Maps. Much to my surprise, a true hidden gem popped up: Oak Grove Farm Stand. It's run by a former pastry chef who's now a stay at home mama (arguably the most important job of all!). Tucked right off 116 on Occidental Road, this adorable little stand sits in front of a home across from a school, and I happened to catch it fully stocked for Thanksgiving. They're usually open Thursday-Saturday from 8:30- sunset, but I noticed a few special order pickups tucked inside, so you can coordinate custom orders with notice. Here's what caught my eye during my visit so you can get a sense of the November offerings/price point: - Sourdough Garlic & Herb Croutons - $5 - Sourdough Pie Crusts - $6 - Sourdough Butter Rolls (6) - $10 - Pecan Pie Bars - Freeze-Dried Candies - Pumpkin Pie-Shaped Sourdough Loaves - $14 - Dairy-Free Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins - Classic Sourdough Loaves - $12 - Assorted Jams - $5/$10 Payment was a breeze with Venmo, and Adriana (the owner) responded immediately on Instagram (@oakgrovefarmstand) when I messaged her for baking instructions for the pie crust. That kind of personal touch makes the experience even sweeter. I can't wait to see what Adriana and Oak Grove Farm Stand dream up for the upcoming holidays- this is one stop I'll absolutely be returning to and will tell all my friends about next time we're headed to wine tasting or the Barlow.

So lucky to have stumbled across this sweet little farmer stand! Cheesy Pesto Focaccia is AMAZING!…read moreBrown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - OMG Sourdough Bread made the best sandwich. Looking forward to trying more. Have already shared this with friends and I was there only hours ago Owner , came out to great us ! So friendly and funny ! Kim

Darling little shop right on hwy 116 with plenty of parking. We drove over for a pie to serve our…read moredinner guests. They had a nice selection on this Sunday afternoon. Everything looked fresh and delicious. I had walked in ready to order the chocolate cream pie but the kind lady working that day showed us the list of pies with their sweetness levels and the chocolate was one of the sweeter ones. Hubby doesn't like his pies too sweet so we went back to the drawing board and decided to order one of their fruit pies. Triple berry it is! Wow, wonderful pie, incredible crust, not too sweet and filled with lots and lots of fruit. It was the perfect pie for our family. They sell two sizes of pies but you will be sorry if you don't get the bigger one since they are so delicious. Their highly praised apple is also excellent. There are a couple tables inside if you'd like to try a cookie or a slice of the pie of the day. I love the Mom's Apple Pie metal statue by the Florence Avenue artist, Patrick Amiot, near the front door. We love supporting local businesses and this one deserves a shout out. The lady working the counter was the sweetest, most helpful person too. Thank you Mom's for providing our community with such incredible pies.

I've been a customer for decades off and on and am sorry to have to write this. This local…read moreinstitution has gradually degraded and is no longer a place I recommend. I know prices have gone up a lot for everything but the $30 pies just aren't worth it. My friend and I calculated a mark up of at least 1500% based on the fact they grow their own apples. The taste is fine but not that special. I think Betty the original owner must have sold the place or died. There's never anyone in there and they don't like taking cash. They used to sell pie by the slice and the place was packed. Now it's $19 if you want a taste. They used to serve sandwiches too-all that went away. One exception: the strawberry pie is divine, but only available in Early June. I think the place is now a tourist trap, catching the unwary who don't know better. I hope they rethink their business model, drop their price about $12 per pie and work on improving customer service. Bored high school kids are the norm and they can do better. I recommend picking up a frozen pie at Ace hardware in town and cooking it at home.