I met up with a friend for lunch at Creekside Bakery and we both left really happy with our meal…read more We sat outside and I appreciated that they had blankets available for guests. I ordered the carrot soup and my friend got the egg salad toast. My soup came in a really generous bowl, so generous that I actually had leftovers to take home. It was comforting and flavorful, and perfect for a lighter meal. I also ordered a lavender latte that was absolutely delicious. For dessert we shared the princess cake, which was definitely the highlight. The whipped cream layer was so light and airy and balanced perfectly with the cake. It wasn't overly sweet. Overall it was a really enjoyable lunch and we both agreed we'd definitely come back to try more things on the menu.

I saw Creekside Bakery on Bay Area Check Please show and everything looked delicious. On a Saturday…read moremorning, there was a line but went by quick. Breakfast sandwhich with added sausage patty was small but super fresh ingredients and solid. The deviled eggs were different than your usual bbq eggs. Different tasting but good. Japanese milk bread cinnamon roll was light but fluffy in middle. The frosting wasn't too sweet. The princess cake had light cream and super fluffy cake. This was my fave of all the pastries. The caramel sticky bun was good but little too sticky for me. The pistachio/strawberry donut like pastry was good. All of the staff were nice and helpful.

This is my favorite sandwich at Rustic…read more So darn good..The service is always really good, although I didnt get one today, their scones are my favorite..I recommend their Bahn Mi sando..Also in the summer they have an Heirloom BLT that is delicious..Thankyou Rustic for the great customer service and a delicious Bahn Mi.. Until next time..

There's something special I feel when I walk into Rustic Bakery. Perhaps part of it is its classic…read moreCalifornia breakfast cafe vibe. While it seems as if the menu is limited, when I review it to make a decision for that visit, it's actually kind of challenging--so many options sound appealing! This visit I chose Avocado Toast; I'm grateful that gluten-free bread is an option. I also chose the chai with almond milk. The other non-dairy option is oat milk. We found a quiet table in the back. The metal chairs are hard on one's backside, and I imagine it's so there's quicker turnover since it's a smaller-sized cafe. You bus your own table into the plastic bins as you exit.

This was my second time at Flour Chylde. First I'm thankful for any business that provides gluten…read morefree, & dairy free products. I checked their website first to avoid disappointments. Im super impressed that the ingredients were listed on each of the baked goods. As someone with multiple food sensitivities this is SO appreciated. I tried multiple items since I don't live close by. The shortbread / iced heart cookie was beautiful in presentation & taste. Crispy and delicious. I also ordered the meatloaf Sami. Very tasty & the bread was very moist. My family enjoyed sharing the chocolate stout cup cake. Wow! So moist and delicious. Lastly the coffee cake. I'm saving that one for later- and hope it's as good as I remembered. Clean & neat establishment, and helpful staff. They were able to answer each of my questions to help me avoid certain ingredients. It also helped they have items marked vegan, nut free options etc. highly recommend. Note: I arrived after the lunch hour so a lot of things were sold out- but still epic choices.

First parking stinks trying to go anywhere downtown Second…read morethe food was weird tasting . The cinnamon rolls were strange tasting Carrot cupcake too The fake tuna was good and the bread it was with, nice and heated up all grain Not cheap but I always like to support the locals Prob not returning unfortunately

Everything they make is the best. Their morning buns are amazing and I'm addicted to the Gruyère…read moreonion loaf and croissant loaf

I go to the Thursday farmers market at the Civic Center in San Rafael with a couple coworkers and…read moreone of them introduced me to Portside Bakery. I've tried several of their baked goods including a few of their breads, the Kouign-amonn, the tomato tart, and the cookies. Everything is fresh and delicious. There is nothing I've tried that I didn't like. The ladies from the bakery are nice. Usually there are some baked goods leftover at the end of the market and they have a BOGO deal which is great! This last week I got two loaves of bread for $13! Not bad for locally made bread and they're delicious. They don't have a storefront but be sure to check them out at the farmers markets in Marin and SF!

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!

EDITED: Stephanie is refunding a portion of the cake fee, very good customer service! Once again!…read more Thank you! I started out my search for Starbucks themed sugar cookies, and Stephanie came highly recommended by several people in our community. Upon finding out she did cakes, I mentioned to my daughter in law that she could maybe do a cake, and she contracted with her to do so. The cookies were delicious, as was the cake. It's hard to find someone to make anything with the Starbucks logo, which we completely understand. Who wants to get sued by Starbucks, right? So, she agreed to make the cookies shaped like coffee cups with coffee decor; and she nailed it. She also made a frappuccino cake (standing) - and offered to drive up when me met for pick up because it was sliding, and she wanted to be sure it was going to make it to the party; and also do do some touch ups on the decorating. Stephanie and her family drove from Novato to Santa Rosa and delivered the cake. It was an expensive cake. $120.00 ... and about twenty minutes or so after she left the room, we all left to play laser tag; upon returning, we saw that the top half of the cake was gone, it slipped off and fell behind the table. :/ I did send Stephanie a photo of the cake. There were also misspellings on the cookies of the word "coffee" that I didn't notice until after the cake fell apart. Let me say, it was delicious!!! The cake was melt in your mouth moist, the icing was delicious and the cookies were too!!! I know that there was a family emergency two days before our order was due; and stress can have a negative effect on all of us. I would recommend her to others, I mean, baking is a constantly evolving process and my Granddaughter hates fondant; so that was all buttercream icing on a standing cake, instead of a sheet cake shaped like a cup of coffee. Four stars to Stephanie and her kind family, and extremely polite children!! Thank you for helping our family make Amaya's party a dream come true.

Lifesaver! My boyfriend's favorite dessert is banana cream pie and it was his birthday the next day…read moreand I did not have the time or desire to make it myself. Started searching online for a place I could order one. I checked out the website and was thrilled to see it on the list! I was able to text Stephanie to ask about ordering one the next day, and she said she could make it happen. It was so easy (I loved being able to just text her and sort it out), the pie was delicious, I could cross one more thing off my list, and the bf was THRILLED. Wins all around! Absolutely using Stephanie again for the next special event. :)

We ordered a spinach and mushroom quiche and picked it up yesterday for lunch. I took it home and…read moreheated it up for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. It was the most delicious quiche we've ever had! The cookies are wonderful too.

We love the piroshkis, chicken pot pies, and the cookies. Do yourself a favor and order in advance…read more The piroshkis are frozen and if you want any quantity, please order ahead. The shortbread cookies are amazing and usually there are some available. The chocolate chip cookies--no place had better--are by special order only. Order them and thank me later. The chicken pot pies are rumored to be amazing, as are the quiches. I'm allergic to egg, so try them for yourself. This is a wholesale bakery that allows walk-in purchases. It's not fancy. You're not their main focus, but they are exceedingly accommodating. They do not take credit cards--Venmo or cash. Remember--it is wholesale and they are being kind to sell you food to go. Most everything is frozen. The service is fantastic! I call ahead and let them know what I want. Almost always, its available. Sometimes the chocolate chip cookies aren't. But,. They are always there when they say they will be. They are kind, helpful, considerate, and very attentive.It doesn't look like anything from the outside or inside, but don't let that fool you. It is the best food you'll get.

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!

Insomniacs and those looking for a solid cafe with good food beware…read more I've gone to dr insomniacs a number of times simply because it's the only cafe in downtown Novato. Like the previous reviewer said, this place is firstly overwhelming. The mile long menu boards are dizzying. I just want a solid Latte made with great coffee. I'm never in the mood to read a novel before I can order my coffee. The baked goods case looks like pure sadness and depression. They all look like they've petrified in that case for at least a month if not longer. You'd be better off at Whole Foods honestly and I say that begrudgingly because we all know the evil that took over that joint. It's shocking this place has this many stars, but I chock that up to Marin having some of the worst food options in the SF Bay Area. Such a shame because the location and the space are stellar. Stay far away from this doctor, they'll give you a case of the blues.

Another visit and 5 stars. Delicious cafe au lait and blueberry cream cheese scuffin (scone and…read moremuffin combo). Coffee is flavorful and served very hot (looove) and it's just so delicious. The scuffin is super tasty, fresh, and just the right mix of crispy edges and soft center. The store is super hip and fresh and restrooms are clean. Service is quick and kind. So glad this place is in Novato as it's a great 'third place' at a time where those are few and far between.

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!