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    Red Whale Coffee

    4.3 (325 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Maple latte
    Deirdre P.

    What a great find! Unique sweeteners used and the coffee itself has a very smooth flavor. Hubby had some at a car meet and so when we were driving by we had to stop. They have the cutest little back room with old school arcade games that just help to create the best environment. The sugar free vanilla does not taste sugar free- a total treat!

    Game time, love it
    Steven H.

    We were looking for somewhere new on our way to the city and we found it with Red Whale. The coffee was very good and I am happy I have a new place to stop when heading down 101 to San Francisco. I do recommend you stopping off to try their coffee.

    Cyn C.

    What a cute coffee shop they were nice enough to make me a iced cortado and they have pinballs machines for 75 cents a game. Sadly their bathrooms were out of order hopefully they can't that fixed for their customers

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    Enrique V.

    I came in at a time when they had low customer volume so the atmosphere was nice and quiet. They have pinball machine so I suspect it could get louder. The decor is very inviting. I saw some cold brew process so I inquired about it and the barista went into a pleasant detail. I ordered a caramel latte. It was delicious! Here's a little back story; I'm a mail carrier in San Rafael and when I was delivering to a business on Lindaro and Lincoln, I saw their mobile coffee set-up. It was in the morning and I forgotten my coffee at home so I stopped to get a latte. Turns out they weren't selling coffee but providing free coffee to employees on behave of the business. Anyway, they gave me a free caramel latte and was better than what I ever had at Starbucks. I research their location and it turns out they are only two exits from my house. I'll be getting a cold brew to go.

    Michelle B.

    fire building, interesting bathroom with a shower and clothes washer/dryer and a locker. but more importantly, delicious brownie and deliciousssss strawberry latte yummmyy

    Matcha

    I got the matcha. Not green enough for real matcha heads stay safe out there. The 7 wonder bar was good though. The maple flavoring is fire too.

    Heidi D.

    An unusual morning of no traffic on my commute allowed me time to get a latte before work. Yelp to the rescue with Red Whale Coffee. Cute and quaint coffee shop. Not much space for enjoying there but perfect for on the go! Super friendly barista. Lots of options. Tasty latte. Great little spot for a drink

    I love this place. And, yes, you are beautiful.
    Tracy B.

    I miss you so much Red Whale. I got recruited to a job in Sonoma County. Can you open somewhere up here, too?

    Ice vanilla lattes + Hot matcha latte

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    Welcome and thank you for your kind praises…

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    2 months ago

    All the times I've been here it always smells like sewage. Owner is also very unprofessional.

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    Much appreciate the love and kind praises!! Thank you!!

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    2 years ago

    Great coffee. Cool things inside. Friendly service. Enough said. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.

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    10 months ago

    The whole place smelled like a porta-potty. The coffee was fine but don't plan to linger here unless you miss being trapped at burning man.

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    Absolutely amazing coffee/espresso - so rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced. Highly recommend

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