I have been stopping by Rustic Bakery the last couple of mornings for coffee and a pastry, and it has been a solid choice. The place is clean, with plenty of seating both inside and outside, and there is a large selection of pastries, scones, breads, and grab-and-go items. My go-to has been the ham and cheese croissant, which was fresh both mornings. The coffee was also nice and hot, which I always appreciate. The staff is professional and efficient, though clearly busy, so do not expect a lot of chit-chat. I also picked up a box of Cheese Coins, which turned out to be dangerous because I loved them and ate the whole box. Good coffee, fresh pastries, easy seating, and enough tempting extras to make you buy more than you planned. I will probably stop by again tomorrow morning before leaving the area. read more

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Came by on a Sunday around 11 for a quick bite and got the breakfast burrito. The burrito by itself was quite small, a bit bland, dry and overall just plain. It could have used a lot more filling. I did appreciate the salsa on the side that it came with, which was tomato-y, garlicky, and overall very flavorful. It took around half an hour for me and 4 of my friends to get our orders, which was frustrating because we were on the go. Definitely a very busy spot! The place is a grab-and-go establishment where you order at the cashier and grab your food once ready (or they'll bring it out to you if dining in). I loved the outdoor seating on a sunny day but all the tables were unfortunately taken when we were there. The inside also has a couple of seats and refreshing cucumber water was offered. read more

Rustic Bakery - Breakfast Burrito ($13.25) - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

I picked up a turkey club sandwich, cinnamon roll, and ice tea to go for my husband. It was after the lunch rush, so the wait was reasonable. I'm not a regular and was unfamiliar with the process but it seemed disorganized. I was given a number. I noticed an ice tea on the counter and asked if it was for me. A little later, the pastry was bagged and on the counter in a different place. Finally, I saw a bag and asked. Yep. The sandwich. I felt like a dummy for not understanding how the system worked, but also was annoyed that I tipped 20% for a takeout order and it was delivered piecemeal with no way for me to carry it. A kind person who watch the whole thing offered me her bag. If not for her, I would have had a sandwich in a loose paper wrap, a bun in a small bag, and a cup. The sandwich was okay. It had two slices of bread, not the traditional three. The turkey was clearly deli meat, not fresh roasted, the lettuce was wilted immediately, the tomato slice was good, and the avocado slice was good. The bacon was sparse, as was the deli meat. My husband didn't eat much of it. He liked the cinnamon roll. But for the money, he didn't want to have food from there again. read more

I heard the original cafe on Magnolia Avenue was cozy and charming, but Jamie W and I found ourselves on a Saturday morning at the crazy-busy location at Larkspur Landing. It felt more bougie than rustic with quite an extensive pastry selection (Photo 3). We were actually there to meet friends for brunch at Buvette nearby, but we were a bit early. We decided to wait in the queue for a couple of $4.75 Cafe au Laits (Photo 10). Piping hot, the coffee was good enough, and surprisingly we were able to grab two seats to sip it and chomp on complimentary shortbread cookies (Photo 7). COFFEE - 3 stars...I bun my tongue AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...nicely appointed but felt like a bus station SERVICE - 3.5 stars...busy with a smile TOTAL - 3 stars...now I know what to expect here RELATED - Exploring north of San Francisco? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/xRe_3U5Kis read more

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After 21 years in business, it is hard to believe this was our first visit to Rustic Bakery. Unfortunately, it may also be our last unless we are desperate for a quick lunch. I ordered the tuna melt with a side salad, and my partner ordered the bánh mì. The tuna melt was decent, but the bread was soggy despite being toasted, and the filling was so heavy on mayonnaise that I needed salt and hot sauce to give it some balance. The salad was adequately dressed, although the basic oil-and-vinegar treatment felt uninspired. The bánh mì was the real disappointment. It consisted of baked chicken on a very dense baguette, without the light, airy, crisp texture or bright, balanced flavors that make a traditional Vietnamese bánh mì so distinctive. If a restaurant chooses to serve a dish rooted in another culture, it should make a genuine effort to understand and honor what that dish is supposed to be. This felt less like a thoughtful interpretation and more like a sandwich borrowing the name. The service also seemed slow. A woman seated near us had asked for her chicken salad sandwich to be toasted. What she received was not toasted. She eventually sent it back after I convinced her that life is too short to not get what she paid for, by the time it returned, her daughter had already finished eating. She appeared rushed and left half the sandwich behind. She wasn't impressed. Rustic Bakery may work when convenience is the priority, but based on this meal, there are too many better lunch options nearby for me to hurry back. read more

Went to the grocery store to pick up a loaf of bread, wasn't a huge option but someone at the store recommended going to the Rustic Bakery at Larkspur Landing. I went in and the pastries and loafs of bread all looked wonderful. Looking at what people were eating and that looked good as well. The environment was lively and people seem to be enjoying themselves. The loaf of bread turned out great, will come back to try breakfast or lunch as the quality of the food all looks good ! read more

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Rustic Bakery is a mainstay for lunch for me. They offer quality pastries, salads, sandwiches and soups - plus wine and to go cookies and salads and juices. They gave multiple locations; my usual spot as in for this review is at Marin Country Mart - Larkspur Landing. I've been coming here for several years. I will say that several years ago, the service was lacking at this location at least -- order mistakes, extended waits -- but happily, this seems to have been corrected as far as I can tell! My several visits in the last few months have been smooth and easy. The team is courteous and accommodating. I feel like in the past they may have been understaffed? In any case, it's a happy improvement. The food is the true star of the show -- with clean, delicious ingredients well composed into yummy dishes. Highlights from my latest visit is the chopped salad -- add chicken for best results! The champagne vinaigrette is a perfect dressing for this yummy - and attractive! - salad. The turkey pesto sandwich is a family favorite also, just the right ingredients. We chose sourdough bread. Inside there is community counter height seating plus some regular bar counter spots by the windows. The environment is clean and comfortable and inviting. Infused water is available. Outside there are multiple picnic tables for relaxed dining in the courtyard of the shopping center. Online ordering ahead is available and pick up is easy. Rustic Bakery satisfies. One tiny quibble - feeding my two children and myself can cost $75+. This seems a little higher than I'd imagine. I'd like to get a little better value. But, for quality food and service - it's a small complaint. If you're looking for good consistent food and a good experience, you'll be satisfied. read more

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Visited the Marin county today to do some last minute Christmas shopping, and decided to stop by rustic bakery. I've seen their crackers but never been to their actual bakery before, so this was my first time! There were a bunch of people, and the vibes were great! So many people sitting inside and outside with their food. It took us a minute to figure out what we wanted to try, since there were so many options. We ended up getting a few items to try: 1. Pain Au Raisin - a tonnn of raisins! def for the cinnamon n raisins lover aka me! I enjoyed this pastry, but wish I had it warm. I believe it would've tasted better warm. 6/10 2. Chicken Salad - DELICIOUS! Great balance of flavors! I love that they include apple in it. 10/10 3. Baguette - it was a bit hard from sitting out. I wouldn't say this is the best baguette I've ever had, but it's decent. It paired with the chicken salad perfectly 7/10 4. Cheddar Scallion Scone - same as the Pain Au Raisin: wish we were able to get it warmed up. It would've tasted better warm. Need a bit more scallion for a better balance in taste. 4/10 5. Flourless double chocolate cookie: SOOOOO YUMMMY! It was incredibly chewy! So if you like chewy cookies, this one is for you! Overall, experience was great! Only wished we had the choice to warm some pastries up, but beside that, everything else was fantastic. read more

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Really yummy soups, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. We ate here on a chilly Sunday afternoon. We enjoyed soup, a premade sandwich, beer, and blueberry muffin. I would give it five stars if the soup wasn't burning hot and salty. Tip- ask for the soup to not be so hot. read more

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This place seems to be struggling a bit with low staffing that seemed a bit confused with some of the operations. It seemed they were having a hard time without someone in charge nearby. The salads also were much smaller than usual although still tasty, but for the price, it's hard to get such a small portion compared to the past. I hadn't been there in a while, but it was always a favorite of mine. Hopefully it's just a brief, rough patch. read more

Sandwich was good but not anything special. I honestly can make a better turkey club at home. It was regular turkey deli meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado and bacon on wheat. The bread and bacon were a bit too hard for my liking. For a $18 sandwich, it was average size. You definitely paying 'Marin' prices for a sandwich. I was almost going to get a chicken banh mi sandwich and glad I didn't. Someone at the next table had one and it was the smallest banh mi I had ever seen. I might try a salad if I ever come here again..they looked pretty good. read more

I love stopping in for a lime aid or a coffee. We generally pick up several pastries and boxes of shortbread or crisps. They also make beautiful gift baskets that serve as lovely hostesses or holiday gifts. My son is obsessed with their ginger holiday cookies. There's plenty of seating inside and out, and they have a variety of salads and light dishes. read more

Rustic Bakery gets pretty busy during farmer's market days. Luckily we found seats outside by the bike rack. It is the type of restaurant where you order at the counter and they give you a number to put on your table. We ordered a couple of sandwiches, a Caesar salad and some pastries. Everything tasted OK. Nothing stood out as extraordinary. read more

Rustic Bakery - tuna melt $16 - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Stumbled upon the cutest bakery in Larkspur during our stop to the SF ferry. I had the avocado toast and sipped on espresso. I also ordered a fig and Brie sandwich to go! The service was over the top fabulous, the decor screamed fancy beach, and the atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Absolutely one of my new favs in larkspur. Note: Dog friendly. read more

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Ordered this through DoorDash, as I've been looking for a good tuna melt sandwich. & wow did this hit the spot. I liked it so much I ordered it twice in one week. Only thing I don't like is all the modifications cost money (if you want to add pepperoncini, jalapeño, lemon aioli). I understand avocados but for $3 please add at least half of an avocado. (This just may be through DoorDash). But you do also get a side salad. I'm surprised I haven't stopped in before since we typically are in Larkspur Landing often. So I will ensure to update my review once I go back, because I definitely will be back for the sandwich. It's a nice treat and absolutely delicious. read more

I have had nothing but greatexperiences with Rustic Bakery. I can't understand wby ir only has 3 1/2 stars. Great oatmill and pastries and many iher twms. Thier granila is the best I have found. And wo derful pastries! read more

Location, ambiance, and service is lovely. The sandwich, was just okay :/ Bread was really hard and tasted slightly stale, and the aioli was very strong and lots of it. Overall I'd go back. read more

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The staff is really nice and the bakery is in a cute location. The food/drink is okay nothing spectacular, but if you're in the area it's worth a try! read more

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Really nice bakery, pastries and breakfast sandwiches are great, but the loud and awful selection of music is so distracting and annoying, especially first thing in the morning. It is a real deal breaker for enjoying an otherwise pleasant atmosphere. Recommend trying their location in the Marin Country Mart... music plays quietly in the background, as it should, and that makes for a much more pleasant experience. read more

Decent to good food and about the price you would expect (not inexpensive). I've been to this location many times over 5+ years (in part due to being in the area). Service feels indifferent/borders on rude at times, and at the very least not friendly (at least the staff I've come across over the years). No joy in this place. Although this may not be important to everyone eating here. Reason for this review is due to a really poor experience the last time visited (April 2026). Food = 3.5 stars / Service 1.0 stars . Overall score a 2 given the price relative to experience. I may not be back. . read more

service definitely can be better. you can't tell the difference between a mcdonald and this place. everyone is so bothered by work. read more

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I normally love Rustic Bakery but this location needs some work. The location itself is prime and it is clean and new. I ordered online a bunch of parties to bring to work right at opening. I appreciate that they open early. Ordering online was no issue (ordering the night before when the store was closed). I walked into the store and it's run by a bunch of high school students and they're loud and talking among themselves which is totally fine. I don't have an issue with it but just odd there's no acknowledgement. I asked if I can pick up my order and it was prepared and ready for me at the counter. However after opening the box, the pasties were cold and not fresh. The pastries have essentially no filling (as seen in the photo). The order was also wrong. I ordered a Meyer lemon croissant and I got a chocolate one instead. Overall, I'm disappointed since Rustic Bakery normally makes really good stuff and have been reliably good however this location in particular is a flop. Not the best service, pastries aren't fresh, wrong menu items. There are other options near by that are way better. read more

Rustic Bakery - Very little chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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We stop at Rustic on the way to Muir Woods. We enjoyed coffee and some bakery. I loved their almond croissant. We also ordered Granola&fruits, lemon croissant which were good. One friend ordered bread pudding croissant. She says they warmed up little too much. Make sure you ask them not warm up too much. Outdoor sitting available. We enjoyed overall read more

Rustic Bakery - Almond Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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First time at a Rustic Bakery and will not return...I ordered a coffee and butter croissant...The self serve coffee was absolutely horrendous ..no taste and just brown liquid ...the croissant was not fresh and seem like it was from day before and refrigerated for the next day. Was not flakey nor had a buttery taste...The staff was the only positive and the place clean. read more

Rustic bakery in Larksburg, California is a awesome local bakery serving delicious soup, salads, and sandwiches. Services friendly, but the food can take a little bit to come out sometimes which is understood since it is not exactly a quick service café. I thought the orange almond oil cake was really yummy but kind of heavy, but the avocado toast was delicious. The café patio is perched on an overlook where you could see the surrounding hills and the Golden Gate Bridge peeking over the clouds. Rustic is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch and relax in the foothills to the Marin headlands read more

Rustic Bakery - Orange citrus loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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The shopping area vibe was all a bit too "NoCal" cool for me but the bread pudding will stay in my memory for a very long time

Great sandwiches....great service....fun spot to eat outdoors! Great place to meet up with friends and also shop!! Barbara C. read more

Horrible and rude service. I wish I could get my tip back. We ordered two sandwiches, they asked if sourdough was okay. Two sandwiches came out, one was what we asked for the other was not. To fix this, they came out with two sandwiches that were not on sourdough, and took the sourdough sandwich that I had in my hands. We said we asked for sourdough, they said "we don't have sourdough" and walked away. We were too hungry to argue at this point. Our stomachs now hurt to top it off. Worst $50 ever spent. My second time ever reviewing a place, because it was just that bad. read more

Lousy parking. Good pastries. Step aside please sir. Serve yourself the expensive coffee you bought out of a Zojiruishi insulated thermos. Seven dollars for an almond croissant plus tax and tip. 18% on the screen since the counter person spent 18 seconds putting your pastry in a bag. Marin is great if you have lots of money to spend. This is a shop for people who are indifferent to expense. Still does a good business because there are many people nearby who can spend. read more

Staff are very friendly and patient! We came on a Thursday for lunch, and to my surprise, you can order from the breakfast menu all day. So I got a delicious breakfast burrito. This is one of my favs that I've had for several reasons: love the whole wheat tortilla, the scrambled eggs were perfectly fluffy, the bits of ham/bacon added tons of flavor, and the potatoes were cooked just right (toasty and cut small). Also loved the pico de gallo that came with. My spousal unit enjoyed his grilled cheese with added bacon and the mixed greens that came with. Only downside is that they don't offer Diet Coke - it was a different brand I'm not familiar with, and it had a terrible aftertaste. I ended up only drinking two sips. Looooved the outdoor seating! read more

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Got the tuna sandwich wasn't wheat bread like I ordered also was just warm tuna and a little avocado with seeds on the bread I don't like seeds this is one of worse tuna sandwich I've had never ordering from here again! read more

They use seed oils heavily. The salad dressings all give me a stomachache because they use rapeseed oil (I asked). Souvla uses olive oil, I find them the healthier option. Don't let the cute logo and atmosphere fool you, this food is using processed oils --and they should switch to olive oil but won't because it is expensive and inconvenient. read more

A friend highly recommended Rustic Bakery, so when I found myself in Larkspur, I made a point to stop by for a quick breakfast and I'm glad I did. I tried the spinach/veggie quiche and an almond croissant. The quiche was warm, flavorful, and had a perfectly flaky crust...definitely a solid choice. The almond croissant was huge and loaded with almonds, which I loved, but it was a bit dry and cold. I wish I had asked to have it warmed up, I'm sure it would have taken it to the next level. The space itself is clean and bright, and the staff were friendly even during the morning rush. It was clearly a popular time, with a line out the door and every table filled. I also got a plain black coffee (nothing mind-blowing) but it paired well with the croissant and did the job. Everything I saw being brought out looked delicious, so I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Rustic Bakery seems like a great spot for a relaxed, high-quality bite...just maybe not during peak hours if you're in a hurry! read more

Rustic Bakery - Veggie Quiche & 1/2 and almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

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Hello ! I absolutely love rustic bakery. So today I was very disappointed to see that there is a large chance that the brand is misleading the people of Marin. On their slick website in the pictures and video. It says the bread and pastries are made with the " highest quality " ingredients. Goes on to say the bread and pastries use organic flour. But if you read the entire ( corporate) website - the faq section tells a different story. It states: Do you use organic ingredients? Answer: only in our flatbreads all other ingredients and products are conventional. Well that's extremely misleading!!!!! I suggest when you shop here - ask to speak the manager or district manager and find out what the hell they are putting on your bread! It's very expensive. And the chemicals in conventional bread like -glyphosate are carcinogenic!!!!! To say the least. You can not lie to the people and tell them the bread is "organic" and then have some weird loophole in your website saying it is not. We can not sue these people. But we can make sure as consumers we ask the bakery what is going on. If you buy rustic bakery bread because you believe it's organic. Please go in the bakery and ask!!!! If they can't give you an answer - boycott them. And or implore them to stop their false advertising for people truly trying not to get their kids sick. read more

Nice spot in Larkspur. I came for a sandwich and coffee as I was passing through the area. I ordered the Sriracha chicken sandwich as many folks seemed to really like it. It was pretty good, with lots of flavor and chicken-deli type meat. I think I've definitely seen Rustic baked goods at various grocery stores in the bay, I just didn't realize it was this store! read more

Rustic Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

A nice place to stop for a quick breakfast of pastries and hot beverages if you're going up north, aka beyond the Golden Gate Bridge. We've picked up their sandwiches and cold drinks for picnics too. Parking can be a nightmare, especially on a Saturday morning, when the Farmers Market is on, but today was alright! There's usually a line to order but it moves fairly quickly with the super efficient and friendly staff. Seating is available inside and outside the cafe, and if that's all taken, there are tables and chairs throughout Marin Country Mart too. Today, we got a couple of ham and cheese croissants to eat there and other pastries to eat at home. Plenty of ham in these croissants! read more

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We had time to kill before catching the ferry to SF. I loved the coffee and the apple croissant. The coffee was delicious and the croissant was flaky and not too sweet. The service was quick and friendly. We took our food to go but the place looked comfortable. read more

Rustic Bakery - Gravenstein Apple Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

I DO NOT RECOMMEND! Someone in our group got sick! Complete Waste of Money! Bunch a kids making the worse drinks (I have EVER tasted)! I had high hopes for Rustic Bakery, but unfortunately, it was a HUGE disappointment. I ordered matcha lattes that was more milk than matcha--just a bland, milky mess! The chai latte was even worse; it tasted like nothing but cinnamon in hot water with absolutely no depth or flavor. To top it off, the service was unfriendly and unwelcoming. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than customers. When we brought the match drinks back to the cashier she acted annoyed. They definitely need a new cashier and new baristas. And let's not have the kids experiment on making matcha lattes for the first time. You're compromising your quality and brand. The only redeeming quality was the quaint atmosphere of the place, which is why I'm giving it one star. It's a shame that such a charming spot lacks any real coffee-making skills. All looks and no substance! read more

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Busy would be the only drawback here, and that's usually a great sign. we got here before the lunch rush, and we're happy we did. coffee on point, she had the breakfast panini, and I had the special sandwich with side salad. we even grabbed a baguette with pesto, salami, and cheese from the to-go case for later. wonderfully made fresh food and snacks, beautiful view from the tables out back overlooking the ferry docks. with restrooms and shopping, makes this a great little pit stop! super glad we found it! read more

Rustic Bakery - Cupacino and baguette! - Bakeries Near Me - Larkspur, California

Came here in the afternoon and got a roast beef sandwich on rye. Service was efficient and I didn't need to wait long for my sandwich to be ready. My sandwich was packaged well in a bag with pickles on the side and napkins. There was plenty of seating inside as well as outside. To be honest, there's nothing special about the sandwich. The bread was cold and was definitely not baked fresh. Not a bad place if you want to grab food, but if I had a choice I'd probably go elsewhere. read more