When I lived in Marin I would go here often and loved it but hadn't been in a while so I looked at some recent reviews on Yelp. Well, I don't know if they have gotten a whole new staff in the last few weeks or what but everyone was super friendly on a busy Saturday morning. Coffee was great, food as delicious as it had been before and waited only a few minutes for it to arrive. I got a big piece of quiche with a side salad for under $12. They even happily sliced a loaf of bread and split it into 2 bags with nice ties and thanked me for my patience. Maybe everyone got some training recently, I don't know but hopefully this review will help. read more

I've only tried their pastries and from that alone I think it's delicious. I love how you can watch the bakers make the pastries through the glass. read more

On their website, it said they close at 6pm When we arrived around 3:40, my father sister and I were next in line, but when it was our turn to step up to the register, they said that they close at four and would not make anything in the kitchen and would only serve us something on display They were extremely rude and more rushed to The point I which it was very uncalled for I had a poor experience and will not return to this establishment read more

The food is great, never disappoints really! I sometimes come just for their coffee as well. Service however, is horrible. Every SINGLE time I've come I always leave with the same disappointment. The girls at the counter are rude, rush you, and not attentive or observant of the customers needs. It's been bad service behind the counter for the past few years. Get some new employees who make this place feel warm and inviting like a bakery should. read more

Novato's Rustic Bakery brings a touch of class to Grant Avenue and is so much more friendly and less hectic than the Larkspur location. Everything about dining here was delightful. The girls staffing the counter the afternoon I was there were so welcoming and nice, qualities that are hard to find these days (I know, I sound so old). The space was spotlessly clean and so bright and cheery. I really like the large window that lets you spy on the kitchen. I was so pleased with the chicken salad sandwich, which had apples, almonds, and scallions thrown in the mix- unexpected ingredients that were majorly delicious- all atop an AMAZING sea salt focaccia roll. I was surprised that the baked goods offerings were not very appealing. I'm a cookie fiend and I wasn't even tempted by their cookies. There were croissants and scones, etc. but none of them made me say, 'Ooh, I want that!' There are packaged treats available for purchase, like jars of cookies and granola, boxes of candy, and bags of Stumptown coffee. These things looked great and would make awesome hostess gifts. read more

This place was very yuppie friendly. The food is appropriately priced for Novato, but they had a pretty good selection of bakery stuffs. All the breads and sandwiches you can imagine. They have a concise and easy to read menu plus a whole setup behind a window where you can see alot of their pastries set out to entice you. This place also has a huge window into their back room where you can watch all the bakers doing their work. Cutting, rolling, baking dough into all kinds of stuff. This place must supply breads for the area. I bought a grilled cheese sandwich which was super hyped up on the menu with alot of alternative things in it. i.e like fancy cheese and bread etc, rather than the standard, but it wasn't bad at all. Alot of times when places do that it just fails, but this was def a good sandwich. My only complaint was that it was a little on the small side. It came with a light salad as well mostly lettuce and arugula with a tad of dressing on top, which normally I hate, but it wasn't bad and didn't overwhelm the greens. The atmosphere is a little like trying to hard to be both modern and rustic at the same time. The chairs I've seen in like so many "rustic" place in SF. I think its best to sit out front if its not too cold out. read more

I love their sourdough polenta with everything! I ordered a sandwich to go but enjoyed it so much that I took the time to sit in my car and savor the freshness of its ingredients. I've tried and recommend all the sandwiches. I also recommend the strata and croissants. I've had better Chinese chicken salad and ice teas. The bakery is pricey but reasonable given the quality. read more

I was looking for an alternative to Marvin's Breakfast Club and knew about Rustic Bakery in Larkspur Landing but had no idea there was another location a few blocks away from Marvin's. This morning I had the Green Eggs and Ham, Bear Claw and fresh Stumptown Roast coffee. Everything was delicious, the service I received was warm and friendly and the outdoor sidewalk seating was very relaxing. I'll be back! read more

This is hands down the best sandwich and salad establishment in the county! Novato doesn't have the best seating, but if it's a nice day (which 90% of Novato days are) you can sit outside on their front walk dining area and people watch! The Chicken Salad sandwich is so wonderful, and we also love the Asian Chicken salad. read more

Incredible pastries and coffee. I'm not a coffee person whatsoever but after trying my friend's latte I was thoroughly impressed. Panini's are incredible but very rich. read more

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This place used to be top notch service with great food. Unfortunately, I've been going to this joint long enough to see it go downhill. Rustic Bakery is working on expanding nation and possibly worldwide and they seem to have forgotten this satellite restaurant. While some of the staff are very welcoming, the service is half-hearted. The counter workers seem stressed to get through the people in line, and the parfaits have less and less berries on them every time I go in. On it's own, much of the food is outstanding, but the lack of good customer service does not match the quality of the food. read more

The food is fine for what it is. I have a major customer service complaint. I ordered a sandwich on baguette. They inform me they are out of baguete. I glance to the left, AND THEY ARE SELLING FULL BAGUETTE LOAFS. I pointed this out to the register person, and they just shrugged. read more

This place is so good! Fresh ingredients and a very friendly staff. I love the Asian Chicken Salad!

The food here is good. Fresh! The coffee isn't the best I have had, but is certainly better than chain coffee. The place is very clean, and the service is quick, even when super busy. read more

Food was 5 stars. Service was fine. Not great. Our group had a variety of sandwiches: grilled cheese (perfection); roast turkey (amazing arugula pesto); veggie (perfect avocado); tuna (chives are a great idea); and chicken salad (excellent - perfectly seasoned and not too much mayo). The breads on all were just fantastic. The multigrain was a standout, IMNSHO. Of course, dessert.... All were excellent, but best of all was the pastry that is pronounced "queen amen" but that I can't spell. Just slightly sweet, flaky outside and oh, SO buttery good. Will definitely return. read more

My chicken salad sandwich was really good but certainly not $11 worthy. The cheesecake brownie was very rich but delicious. The prcan bar was way too sweet for my liking. You wont find a better croissant. I just cant justify the price even being a baker myself. At least throw in a side salad or a 50 cent bag of chips read more

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Stopped by here early one morning to do some work with some warm caffeine. Beautiful ambiance, friendly staff and easy early morning parking...I was off to a great start. It was made that much better when I discovered that they have amazing oatmeal. It's creamy with out being heavy and just the right amount of sweetness. My future oatmeal's now how a have high standard to meet. Recommend stopping by and giving it a try. read more

I love the variety of baked goods and sandwiches at Rustic Bakery. The Siracha Chicken sandwich is the best! It is the fresh baked bread that makes the difference. read more

Amazing place of business! The food is delicious and definitely worth the price. Would get a salad every day there if I could. Friendly staff and great customer service make this place an ideal spot for a lunch meeting or a delicious meal on the go. read more

I'd driven past this place about a quadrillion times and finally went in with the missus. The place has a real nice decor, first of all. The sandwiches we got were OK, but not amazing. I have a weakness for peanut butter cookies so ordered one for dessert. Imagine my disappointment when I found that instead of being soft and chewy, it was as hard as a store bought packaged cookie. In fairness, the dessert the missus got (some sort of layered chocolate/peanut butter thingie) was rich, gooey, and great fun to masticate. If only the sandwiches were as interesting and delicious as some of their desserts, this place would be one of those hidden treasures you'd love to turn your friends on to. Maybe I'll try them again in the future to see if the experience of my first visit was an anomaly. read more

It's 2015, get Wi-Fi! I understand turning it off on weekends, but keeping your paying customers from going online is just tired and lame. Food mostly pretty good. The dressing comes on the side by default and they won't tell you that, which makes zero sense. And asking them to toss the dressing in gets you goopy, inconsistent results. Turkey sandwich is a joke (all bread). Soups pretty good. Service is whatever. read more

its very expensive for what you get, there chinese chicken salad is almost $14.00. the salad is very small for what you get ,it doesn't even fill you up. next time go down the street to blue barn and get one of there salad for lunch its much bigger and filling compare to the salad at rustic bakery. read more

great food but god forbid you want to sub something - got a realy hostile server today - strange because

Fresh food. Great coffee and bakery. Great service. Easy and quick take out ordering during covid with full menu. Thank you for being here!!

Ordered a chicken Asian salad yesterday for lunch, got it to go. When I arrived I gave them my name and the lady opened my bag and checked my order. She proceeded to hand me my bag and tell me thanks. I get back only to find no salad dressing and a waisted salad and $13. Never going back. Can't even get anyone to answer the phone! I have had problems ordering to-go twice here. Last time they forgot my caramel square, this time no dressing. Seriously nothing worse then not having dressing for your salad. Do not order to go here! read more

Novato was a halfway point on our weekend, and it was time for coffee and a pastry. My standards are lower on the road, but no need to lower with Rustic Bakery -- at least in the baked goods department. Scone prices were high, but the taste of the chocolate almond croissant and the bread pudding was a revelation. Beautifully clean working kitchen, as seen through the large windows at 10am. We saw workers weighing and wrapping butter for later baking. Bathroom is nicer than it needs to be. Quality napkins are always a sign of high investment. Color scheme, logo, and decor were pleasing on a street chock full of very dated storefronts and signage. I would agree with other reviews about poor table service, at least while we were there. Be careful ordering something they have to make for you... suppose it depends on how busy they are. The pre-made pastries are wonderful. read more

A bustling little place on the main strip. When you get the chance to go you will not regret that decision. My wife and I both agree these are some of the best pastries around. Their butter croissant truly stands out! read more

Omg love the apple turnovers. Always good service and helpful. Food is good and fresh.

Thank you so much for responding to review! Your coffee is amazing once again!! So pleased!

This is a great place to come and grab a scone or something to eat they are very nice an will take care of what you need in a timely manner

Very boring Almond thing, Sandwich had no meat inside,suppose to be Turkey and cheese. Had to fill it up at home for my hubby.(is there a shortage of turkey in Marin?) I did not try the coffee this time but have before. Will not be back. this location is the only one I have been too. read more

Love this place... wish the prices were a little lower so I could go more often... but I truly do love the quality of food consistently from all of their locations! Recently, the department I work for were in a pinch for getting salads for a lunch we hosted. The staff at the Magnolia location made it happen and it was fabulous!! read more

We had heard awesome things about Rustic Bakery so we decided to try it, but were thoroughly disappointed. It's not like the food was inedible or the service was horrible; the food was ok and the staff was nice enough. But I paid $15 for a glorified grilled cheese that I had to assemble myself with the greens and apple slices the menu said it came with. Worst of all we wanted to eat outside in the sun, but the music was so bad and so loud we had to get boxes and take our food to go. Shame we had a bad experience because this place has a really good reputation in Novato! read more

Seeing that the bakery is right down the street from me I decided to finally check it out. The atmosphere was very Marin-ite as usually, their strive for organic products was evident and their selection of baked goods was great. When I first stepped in I was greeted by one of their employees, a younger employee. She was helpful and friendly, as I was excited to try them out and welcome them to the neighborhood. The second the Manager stepped into the front the energy in the bakery completely shifted. When I asked the Manager about a product, she gave me a short blunt answer in a demeaning tone. When I was ready to order, I waited at the front counter for a good minute before the manager even acknowledged me. I specifically told her I wanted my order To-Go, and as I waited in the restaurant, she proceeded to ask me " Is your order to go?"/ "Yes"/ "Yeah I thought so" With such attitude in her voice. At that point I not only felt unwelcome, but disrespected. Two things a customer, let alone a LOCAL customer should never feel. I observed the bakery as I waited, and it all made sense afterwards. Within the time span I waited, a couple of ladies dressed quite prestigiously ordered, the manager was nothing but nice to them. The second they left, her staff began appearing in and out of the kitchen. They all seemed to be in terrible moods, and didn't even seem to enjoy their jobs. As they prepared the food, the manager had a short temper with her employees as well, NOT ok. For having heard Flour Chylde has terrible Ownership/ Employment, I would much rather go there than EVER step foot in Rustic Bakery. At least Flour Chylde's staff is friendly and welcoming, or at least good at genuinely faking it. SERVICE over PRODUCT always. Good Luck Rustic Bakery, I'll stick to Creekside instead. There is something to be said about a local business that has strived for so many years. read more

My wife and I love their products. Some of our favorites; Polenta Bread, Asian Chicken salad, all their croissants, cheese coins, berry scones etc. They have a nice area to eat in or alfresco. Place is always kept clean, and staff is very helpful and friendly. It is very popular and most times there is a line of people. But, the line moves quickly. Again, we are big FANS of Rustic Bakery in Novato and go there several times each week. I don't know about Rustic Bakery at Larkspur Landing. read more

I would not suggest this place to anyone at all. For those who are looking at yelp debating on eating here or not DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. I used to come here back in high school (2012-2014) and absolutely LOVED this place. Now after my recent experiences, I will not even tamper with the thought of coming back. My girl-friend and I came in for a little light lunch before a hike we were going to go on. We meet, we figure out what we want to eat, and ordered. My friend ordered the chicken salad sandwich and I order the grilled ham and cheese (the only thing I order from this place because I always remembered it being amazing!). My friend orders first, then I am called to the next register (the gals behind the reg. were young, probably high school aged.). I ordered the grilled ham and cheese that came with the small baby greens $10.50. the gal repeats my order as my friends chicken salad sandwich (my friend said her order right before me no big deal), therefore I said "no, the grilled ham and cheese with baby greens please". She rang me up and I gave her my card. Not even thinking about it I signed their copy for $11.46 and placed dollar bills in their tip jar. It could have been tax but I wouldn't know because she never offered to give me a copy of the receipt. My friend and I pick a table, (the only clean one in the entire restaurant). I am not a picky person at all, these are things I notice from previously being in the restaurant business, and we sat, placing our numbers on the edge of the table. As, we wait for our food, I admire the looks of the café, very cute and "rustic". My friend receives her food first, she was so happy but thought her sand which came with a side salad, but shrugged it off. Next, we receive my sandwich! YAY I was thinking! However, my sandwich came with one half and the salad. I looked at the sandwich, ham and greens on the inside and not grilled? I take my plate back to the counter where I ordered and said I think there was a mistake, this isn't what I ordered. The girl who I ordered from glared at me while the other gals look up on the computer what I had ordered. They say "No that wasn't what was ordered." no big deal she had place my order as a half sandwich and salad. I told them what I wanted and took the plate back to tell the cooks my proper order. No joke 2 minutes later, the man brings me the same exact plate but the sandwich as grilled. I was in no mood to go back up there and tell them again about the fast one they were playing on me again. With the gals laughing in a group behind the counter, I eat whatever they gave me and came to the conclusion that if I want a nice sandwich I will go to Grazie's, down the street instead, because they seem to get it right the first time and have staff that are much more professional, as well as larger portions for your price. Also, be aware of their front display of pastries, I saw flies on them... GROSS. I hope the owner reads this and makes some serious changes, for the sake of other customers... read more

Really surprisingly delicious! We were on our way to Petaluma for a wine tasting and were starving so we found this place on Yelp and hoped for the best. First, it's charming. Second the pastries looked delicous and third good service. Plus I like real coffee mugs and they had nice mugs. The quiche and salad was a large portion and delicious. My blueberry scone was top notch. Next time we're passing through this is a great place to stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch. read more

Boy oh boy am I glad we stumbled across Rustic Bakery on our way home from the Chase on Grant Ave! Rustic Bakery is top notch - form the modern but welcoming decor, to the impressive kitchen you can see from the dining room, to the expertly shaped and baked bread and pastries! I got the soup/sandwich deal with was turkey white bean chili and a half tuna sandwich. Both were excellent. Husband got the salumi sandwich and was also pleased. We will be back for sure as we have only tried the tip of the iceberg at Rustic. read more

Hands down the most pathetic yogurt blueberry granola cup ever experienced. For $6.95 it is about 1 cup. Shame.

Yum, yum and more YUM! This cafe rocks! The Quality of the food is so fresh and the ingredients are put together in such a distinctive way... if you're a carnivore, go for the ham and cheese panini. And the salads are all incredible... so are the homemade soups! The quiches are quiller ;-) too... we've never had anything that was absolutely fantastic here! And the prices are great! Thank the Culinary Goddess, Novato is finally getting fantastic eateries like the rest of Marin! read more