Ample street parking with not much of a crowd. Could have been off peak hours. A weekday perhaps…read more Had one thing in mind, a gift for family overseas. Not just any gift, but "locally" tied to Northern California. Unfortunately left empty handed but their online site did not disappoint. "Cookie Lovers Crate" included a variety with excellent presentation. "Ginger Snap" was a favorite of theirs. Given the positive feedback, there's no hesitation on future gifting.

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!!!

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.

Completely rude and consistently poor service on multiple occasions. I gave this place a second…read morechance thinking maybe someone was just having an off day, but the follow-up experience was even worse, this time with someone who appeared to be the owner. I walked out and will never spend another dollar here. The cafe is frequently dirty, disorganized, and oddly empty for good reason. Staff act like taking your order is an inconvenience, show little patience, and seem openly uninterested in basic customer service. The food is mediocre at best, and whatever value it might have is ruined by the sour aftertaste of dealing with the people behind the counter. There are too many better options nearby to waste your time or money here. The taco truck around the corner is better, and Michael's makes a far superior sandwich while treating customers with actual courtesy. Spend your money somewhere that appreciates it.

One of the best old school delis left in Marin. I've been coming here for 25 years and the large…read moremenu of fresh selections and daily specials keep me coming back. From all star Reubens, spicy fried chicken sandos, homemade soups and salads and robust breakfast offerings as well, there's always something to interest everyone. Mangia my friends!

Love this coffee shop. I come here everyday. I can't start my morning without them…read more Super friendly staff and great service.

While in Novato, I decided to stop by for a cup of coffee. The place seemed to be an old gas…read morestation converted into a coffee shop! However, after I got home and did a bit of research, I discovered otherwise! More on that later. Anyhow, it is a drive-through now. Cars pull over, stop, and associates walk over to take the orders. I decided to park and walk over to the window to place my order and take a closer look at the place. I ordered a drip coffee with milk, and they also serve pastries. I did not see any other items, like sandwiches, on their menu. The coffee was good. It had a strong, pleasant flavor and none of that funny aftertaste that some coffee beans have. The young man who took my order was very friendly and quick to get me on my way. Later, I learned that the building originally served as a drive-up bank before eventually becoming the coffee stand it is today. That unique history makes the setup even more interesting.

Came here as a quick stop and they were having a small event going on for vendors to come and I…read morejust smelled the delicious coffee from the door! Right when I came in I just knew it was good and I got to ordering Parking is pretty open and convenient so it was easy to walk right over. I ordered on the kiosk which makes it easier and gives me more time to look at items. I kept it simple and got a strawberry lemonade which was very good and also in cute packaging. The interior of this place felt like I was in Dubai or something because of the gold and how fancy this place looks lol overall I love it and the music playing.

Beautiful cafe. I was looking for something sweet and intrigued by the milk cake. Pistachio and…read moreDubai chocolate were recommended but I'm not a practice fan and didn't want chocolate. I opted for the vibrant red rose. It tasted exactly like a flavorless sponge drenched in l milk. Not even a hint of rose. Incredible, the white icing was equally flavorless, although it looked beautiful, with a sprinkling of dried rose petals. The overall effect was like eating a piece of cake that had fallen in a puddle of milk - with dried leaves in the icing. I had three bites and then told them guy behind the counter that it had no flavor and all he could offer was "I'm sorry". For $8 and no offer to make it right, it was a really bad experience and I would never go there again.

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!

I feel like this place is a hidden gem and has such amazing pastries and sandwiches. Found this…read morelocation after driving around Petaluma and decided to give it a try. came around noon and initially there was no line however after we ordered the line blew up. We ordered: 1. Strawberry maritozzi: Of all of the pastries this was actually my last favorite. I felt like the bread was a bit dry and flavorless. The cream was good however and not too sweet like your typical American dessert. I think if they could some how use a different type of bun that isn't as dry, this would be amazing. 2. Caprese Sandwich (wrap): This was incredible. I really liked this sandwich. It was so flavorful and the balance of the pesto and chicken was amazing. Highly recommend. Very large and filling too. 3. Mushroom focaccia: Loved this! Focaccia was fluffy and a very generous amount of mushrooms on top. 4. Passion Fruit pasty: I LOVED this! It reminds me of being in hawaii again and reminded me of the malasalas there however in a pastry dough form. 5. Chocolate pistachio croissant: High quality pasty very fluffy and light with huge amount of chocolate. Overall, I felt like the savory items were incredible and overshadowed the sweet items. The sweet were still good though. Everything was high quality and fairly priced. Only item that I wouldn't get again is the Maritozzi.

They make the BEST Dirty Chai's! Not sweet but Spicy is how I like it, and they really taste better…read morethat way. No time for breakfast? OVERNIGHT OATS!!! OMG LOVE them so much! And the team is so amazing, sweet, fun, and just always kind. xo

Stopped on my way north(again)this time I had the pleasure of being served by a sweet,young lady…read moreworking her summer job before returning to high school...I didn't catch her name but she was especially polite and had a pleasant attitude...just a dear.she was busy but did a great job.....big shout out to her!

For better or worse, over the course of a few days I twice rode my bike to Kaiser's newest Marin…read morefacility. Upon my first visit I noticed some outdoor seating below street level (in the Kaiser building) and checked it out when I was done with what I'd come for. The place was Los Gamos Cafe and it was neat, clean, and quiet and the prepared salads they had looked enticing enough that I inquired where they'd come from (Debbie Ghiringelli Catering) since there appeared to be no food prep facilities on-site. When I returned days later I was early and hungry and made my way back to Los Gamos Cafe for one of those salads which consisted of chopped lettuce, a big piece of sliced chicken, some fried won ton skins, and dressing. At $11 it seemed a reasonable price but I was proven wrong. I'm one who rarely leaves food on a plate and the chicken in this salad was overcooked and unseasoned; the consistency/texture and flavor rendered it inedible to me and I tossed away at least 75%. So $11 was actually too much. If you want a quiet place from which to enjoy a coffee drink or some other prepared food Los Gamos Cafe - inside Kaiser Permanente - is worth knowing about but I'd stop well short of recommending it for a salad.

Sandwiches need date made on them . One sandwich roast beef was good but my croissant turkey…read morecheese was not good. They don't tell you it had a cranberry too much mayo and cheese was aged on the corners. First one great second one for $7 bad.