If you're looking for a nice quiet sunny spot to sit and have coffee and just chat away with your…read morefriends, this is the place to go. It is definitely known as a local neighborhood bakery. Inside they do have seating but not a ton. You have to get there early if you want to sit inside, but there's plenty of seating outside and the weather here in Novato is always fairly nice. Let's talk about the staff. They are the most helpful and very friendly. If you are ordering cake for a special occasion, they will definitely help you pick out the right one. And you won't be disappointed. I go there for lunch and my favorite thing on the menu is the ham and brie cheese sandwich. You can either get salad with it on the side or potato salad. For breakfast, I love to get the avocado toast. My husband always tries to sneak in some cookies to take home. They are also delicious. So all it's a great place to go and the food is divine.

I was running some errands in the area, and I got a little hungry, but I really had to use the…read morebathroomWalking up was so peaceful. An acoustic guitar was playing as I walked in for counter service. I'm a sucker for a breakfast sandwich and they had a pretty good one on the menu. Of course I sprung for the bacon too. They guy taking the order asked if I wanted a Mimosa, so I said, "only if you have a bathroom". He smiled "I like the way tou think". He led me through the kitchen to a singular bathroom in back. Being a restaurant guy, I appreciated seeing the kitchen and behind the scenes. I took my seat, with my number and waited at a shaded table outside. My Mimosa came out in a large wine glass, and the sandwich had a house made, super soft brioche bun. Bacon was thick, and a healthy amount of avocado and egg was on it also. Another place with fantastic food. The bill was a bit much for breakfastbut i thought each item was fairly priced, Mimosa $14 Sourdough $12, Breakfast sandwich $17 +$4 Bacon With tip it was $50 and change

I went to the Rustic Bakery at Nave with my partner for lunch. He got his lunch, which he…read morethoroughly enjoyed, but my meal never came. When I entered to check, they never heard my order. I left to go outside to our table; I was annoyed and hungry. The manager, Oscar, came out and apologized. He brought me my meal and we both ate for free. He was polite and very pleasant. The lunches were delicious and the customer service was excellent. I've been back because of Oscar. Thank you for the good will.

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.

Birthday cake? Well I would like to have a variety of flavors so .... My…read moreDaughter-in-law introduced me to this gluten free bakery!! Love their creation of flavor !!! I got 5 of the 3" tortes and it was so practical instead of just one flavor cake ! My favorite was the Lemon Coconut ! Other Purchased tortes are Carrot, Linzer, Pure Chocolate and the Rapture!!!! Friendly service with a smile!!!

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

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!

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

This place seems to always be poppin with a line out the door. There are only a few seats inside…read morenear the windows where you can people watch or be watched by the incoming line while you enjoy a delicious assortment of pastries. I got the prosciutto, fig and jam puff pastry. So yummy and the crunch on the layers were definitely on point. I also grabbed me a chocolate chip cookie which is huge and probably the same size as my face. And of course my sweet tooth wouldn't let me walk away from the register without grabbing a brownie. Took my girlfriends here for some pregame breakfast bites before one of our tournaments and they loved everything they got. So many things to choose from, you'll probably leave with a box. But trust me when I say, I don't think you can wrong here. Clearly it's a popular go to spot you gotta come check them out early!

Cute little bakery and cafe in downtown Petaluma. This is a busy little shop so if you don't mind…read morethe wait, you'll be glad you stopped. They seem to be organized and keep the line moving quickly. Everyone who works there have been so friendly and kind but seemed a bit overwhelmed. Wide variety of options from pizza to breakfast pastries. I've never tried a sandwich but word is they are delicious, too. Limited seating but a great spot to try if you want a little treat to take on the go.

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. :)

Very much in an unassuming location, but don't let the location and store front deter you! This…read morewholesale bakery is packed with amazing flavor! Selling beautiful quiches, pies, piroshki, and cookies ready to take home. The pies are frozen, but the cookies are perfect for instant snacking. And wow, buttery caramellic with a hint of saltiness to balance - perfection. The portions and quality of these goods are well worth every penny (please be ready with cash or Venmo). Please call in if picking up a large order. This is a small but mighty business. Picked up a beef piroshki, chicken pie, and a linzer. Noting they are known for quiche but will have to try when I have more friends to eat with. Thank you Raisa for a fun afternoon visit :)

Delicious quiches. Served the quiche at a luncheon last weekend and everyone gave rave reviews…read more Highly recommend. Need to call and preorder.

I had such a perfect pie experience here today! Walked in with high hopes to get a strawberry…read morerhubarb pie. They didn't have one ready, but they rearranged their orders, and soon I had just the pie I wanted. I so appreciate their willingness to make me happy! The pie was absolutely delicious, wonderful fruit filling, absolutely flakey crust with cute cut outs. It was an absolute hit at our dinner gathering . I totally recommend this bakery for your dessert happiness. I also picked up a chicken hand pie for my lunch, and it was also delicious! Win win...

If you're ever in the mood for pie and don't feel like making it yourself, this is the place to go…read more I got one apple pie for my husband and I got the berry pie. I could not wait to get home to try them and it was worth the wait. The young lady at the counter did make some suggestions in case I wanted to try something different other than a sweet pie. They had meat pies there too. I said I would probably try that next time. When we got home, we had dinner and we couldn't wait for dessert and it did not disappoint. We warmed them up in the oven and put a little bit of ice cream on top and it was simply wonderful. The apples and the apple pie were nice and tart and the berries were sweet. Definitely a place to return to, but if you don't know where it is, it might be a little difficult to find, but it's in a little. I guess you would call it an adjuster way nestled in between Starbucks and the deli. It's not too fancy inside, but they have all their pies and stuff on display.

Solid coffee and food menu, with cute backyard patio…read more Met a friend for breakfast on a Sunday and there was a line out the door. We queued up before ordering two lattes, a bacon burrito and a mango protein smoothie. Grabbed a table in their back patio (yey for dog-friendly dining!) to enjoy our breakfast. The lattes were solid and the breakfast burrito was definitely repeatable. Basic patio space, but it does have trees and is semi-sheltered from street noise. A great spot to meet up for a weekend catch-up!

Heidi and Andrew made my mango smoothie and cinnamon latte. I also bought rugelach and a chocolate…read morechip scuffin. Opening near 5:45am and closing at 5pm, I made it in a little before closing time. I love this family owned business and will definitely be back soon. Beautifully decorated interior too.

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!