The pastries are always absolutely delicious, and I love that they keep a nice, fresh rotation of items so there's always something new to try alongside the classics. But what really elevates this spot is the Barlow location itself. It is the perfect, stress-free place to relax if you have young children. The open play area with the big blue blocks is a total lifesaver--it's a safe, contained space where the kids can run around and burn off some energy while you actually get to sit back, relax, and enjoy a fantastic pastry and a hot coffee in peace. Excellent treats, great coffee, and a wonderfully family-friendly environment. Highly recommend! read more

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The pastries at Sarmentine were delicious, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service and drink quality were disappointing. I ordered an almond milk latte but was initially given regular milk. They remade it, though they seemed annoyed about the mistake. After spending over $40 and getting back to my car, I realized the remake was just steamed almond milk with no espresso at all. For a bakery with such a strong reputation and premium prices, I'd expect a little more attention to detail and a better customer experience. read more

Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Stopped by this location in The Barlow after an early morning flight into STS. Found parking right nearby. They were playing music loudly on the exterior, which was a little odd. But once inside, the array of baked goods and the French inspired decor quickly provided a lovely distraction. There were only two staff members working, which left them spread a little thin. However, they kept composure and professionalism. Our pastries and coffees came out quick enough anyway. Everything tasted good, and there was much more in the pastry case that looked good as well. Looks like they have two other locations in the North Bay, and the founder is originally from France. Big congrats to their success. read more

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This is a cute bakery with a good selection of pastries to choose from. A huge plus if you have little ones is the kids' play area located right outside, making it a family-friendly spot to hang out. I ordered one of their breakfast items; the flavor was good, but it was on the greasy side. I also felt the pricing was a bit high for what you get. read more

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this place is great for family and friends. lots of seating and it's nice and spacious in the mornings. got lots of pastry and drink options. the service was good, got our food immediately and our drinks 5-10 minutes after ordering. the drinks were okay, not a great flavor for the iced mochas and the coffee taste was just okay. the pastries were much better. never had a canele before but it was pretty hard and couldn't taste much flavor. i enjoyed the almond chocolate croissant. so yummy and would love even more chocolate. the le normand baguette sandwich was so good and the fig jam was the best part. would definitely come back for the pastries read more

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The pastries here are absolutely worth the money. I forget the name but I got the pastry with chocolate chip and it was excellent! It basically melts in your mouth, since it's so soft! I normally don't like chocolate in my pastries but this one was delicious definitely not overpowering like some other pastries. The spot is cute and has a few tables inside as well as outside. The workers 0are so nice as well! I will say I was not a huge fan of the coffee but otherwise would come here to eat more pastries! read more

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Sarmentine is located in the Barlow. It's a small spot with a few tables inside and a few outside. The bakery is cute and clean and offers not only sweets, but sandwiches and salads. There are lots of decadent looking items in the cases. I opted to try the vanilla eclair which was delicious. My only complaint-the prices are a bit high in my opinion. My small eclair cost over $8. Happy yo have experienced it though. read more

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I had an iced matcha latte here. The matcha was very bland and milky and not worth 6 dollars. The actual atmosphere was pretty good though. And the service was kinda quick. I can't speak for the pastries but the matcha wasn't great. read more

I've visited the other locations in Petaluma & Santa Rosa yielding pleasant experiences. Unfortunately, that was not the case at the Sebastopol location today. The number one reason for this review is due to the staff. I looked at several other reviews and noticed negative comments about the employees- having the same impression I did. The staff never looked us in the eye, had an attitude devoid of a personality and did not seem very happy to be working there. I smiled yet one was not returned. All three of us had croissants- my friends had many crisp layers (although a bit dry). My croissant was not very crispy which I found disappointing. The matcha latte I had was good. I was blown away by some of the prices- a whole quiche offered at $62! The quiche looked tasty, yet I cannot understand the cost. There were several tables inside which was appreciated as it was quite chilly outside. There were some very delectable looking treats in the glass case that if I returned, I will try one of them. read more

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Went here for lunch and got a bag of day old pastries to bring home, gotta try a bit of everything! The service was great, and everything was baked perfectly! The coffee was delicious, and so was the quiche and sandwich! read more

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We stopped by here for pastries after our brunch at Fern Bar! When we came in it was pretty late so we only had a few options left (mostly tarts). I chose the pistachio tart which was not only beautifully made but also tasted good! It's not too sweet and the pistachio cream is not too overpowering. The service was good! Staff is very friendly, the ambiance is ok but it gets too hot inside and for me, it will be better if there are some cozy seats or tables to accommodate people who wants to sit down from their walk at Barlow! Otherwise, great pastries! Will come back to check more options! read more

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Love their very unique baguette called the Saramentone. It is baked with sesame seeds that give the baguette a unique hearty flavor. The baguette has cute little twisted, forked ends. (Should have taken a photo) I have ordered a variety of pastries and all have been of the highest quality. read more

liked the chouquette i got at the santa rosa location so much that i got the vanilla one at the sebastopol location. space here is a lot smaller though you get a giant window to watch them bake. liked the vanilla chouquette the most, shell is crisp and cream inside is not too sweet but still rich and tinged with vanilla read more

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Stopped in on Saturday for some French pastries and a ham and cheese croissant. The shop is very cute and cozy. They also have seating outside for when it is really busy. The ham and cheese croissant was decadent. Rich and creamy with a little bit of a crunch on the outside. The chocolate flan was really good. Not too sweet. read more

Cute little French Bakery at the Barlow. Loved that they carry some gluten-free items. Had some yummy macarons and a wonderful baguette. I'll definitely come back. read more

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I love to bake, and this place was a baker's inspiration! The sourdough loaves were crunchy, the Crocquet Monsieur creamy on the inside and buttery crunch on the outside, delectable! Their Chai was subtly sweet and spicy, so comforting good. And the Chocolate croissant , to die for. Wait staff were friendly and efficient, even when I was touring their bakery cases and taking my sweet time to decide. They couldn't have been nicer, considering. This place is amazing and their goods over the top. The hardest part of coming in, is making a decision what to buy. read more

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Food was very good and filling. Lots of options including vegetarian. It is a great place to bring the family and there is a big play area outside for kids. The service was a little impatient but overall good. read more

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Pastries amazing! Two ladies that work the weekend! RUDE AF. If you're paying hard earned money for their pastries and then you're served with ATTITUDE And No thank you after purchasing. I thought the first time they were just having an off day. 2nd and last time coming here. Not very friendly to people of color. read more

Cute bakery in the Barlow. It has a nice indoor and outdoor seating option and the servers are nice to questions on menu. We tried the almond chocolate croissant and veggies croissant. Veggies croissant was good and warmed up, with broccoli and bechamel sauce. Almond chocolate was heaven- flaky pastry with almond cream and chocolate cream and toasted almonds on top. Yumm! Recommend to come here for a quick bite or sit down at Barlow read more

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Pretty good pastries. Coffees orders took forever. Workers are sort of passive aggressive for no reason. Not really worth the hype. read more

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Nice spacious bakery with lots of delicious treats. Staff are all nice. One of the cashiers kept making mistakes though. They gave us 3 vs 2 coffees which they refunded us and gave the 3rd one for free. We got extra goodies after we had our first round and she made a mistake again and gave us a pastry we didn't ask for. At that point we didn't say anything as we knew its yummy and didn't want to get another item for free... - Butter Croissant: really good. It was light color but the texture & flavor were great. It was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. - Pain Swiss: this was one of the best things we've eaten. Sooo yummy. - Apple crown: flaky pastry with great Apple slices and soft texture in the middle. - we also got rustic bread & cheese for lunch. They also sell yesterday's bread half price. read more

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Just fabulous. Probably the best bakery in the U.S. I've been to. Epi bread, sweet pastries, sandwiches. Each and every one outstanding. And fresh. read more

This place has amazing products and wonderful customer service. However the way they had to deal with the abhorrent behavior of others is appalling. A customer in line made a mistake in their online order and instead of listening to the employees guidance to address the issue with the manager was expecting the employee to just hand the rude customer free product to make them feel better and kept badgering the young woman needlessly. Marina did an amazing job dealing with it but it was atrocious to see. I hope she is recognized and that customer is no longer welcomed as their behavior was appalling. Otherwise it was a wonderful store, incredible products and a lovely experience. We've been here twice in 2 days. read more

Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Brought in some pastries to our office. They were delicious! I enjoyed the kouign amann! Everything was so good!

It was quick and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a more beautifully cared-for bakery with all the beauty and deliciousness for your eyes to feast upon. Feels very French to me. everything we bought here was light and delicious. Not too heavy not too sweet. Just perfectly delicious if you're in the mood for pastries this is your new favorite spot. Come on down check it out I am quite sure you will not be disappointed. Cheers see you on Yelp 08/25/24 review #351 read more

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Ooh la la that almond croissant was delish! Enough said. I bet the lemon cake was fabulous too- Juan ate them all before I could test drive it hahaha. Go here to the Barlow area, plenty of shops to walk into and buy stuff and end up here for pastries and coffee. read more

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Really disappointing experience. They seem to be very accommodating when keeping their gluten-free options away from others, but when it comes to cross contamination related to tree nuts, not so accommodating. The employees admitted that they were trained in food safety related to allergens, but the bakery as a whole was unwilling to employ those skills in a way that would allow anyone with a tree nut allergy to eat anything made in their kitchen. Thank you for your reply. Literally, your employee told me there was nothing for me to purchase in the shop. I understand cross-contamination well and was not looking for guarantees - nothing in life is guaranteed. I was looking for effort (telling me ingredients and using clean tongs) and your employee indicated that it was too much trouble. I have managed my allergy successfully for many decades - basic food safety and information is expected, not guarantees. read more

Fabulous croissant with ham, cheese and bechamel--Croque Monsieur! Loved the Chocolatine (like pain au chocolat, using Valrhona) too! Chai was a bit thin and not super sweet--a shock at first but good once you get used to it. read more

10:45 on a Saturday morning and they were already sold out of the almond croissant. Boo!! I "settled"' for a chocolate almond version and my taste buds were still very pleased. Flaky, buttery, filled with frangipane and a dark chocolate baton, slightly warm. It is a definite indulgence! Each time I've been, the young staff was friendly. I wish this new bakery in the Barlow all the success. read more

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They offer the best cappuccino's at all of their locations and the service is helpful and kind. Day old bakery is available, gluten free options and delicious savory crossaints too. read more

Now this is a French Bakery! We live 30 minutes away and only discovered these fine folks a few weeks ago. It's now a weekly ritual. We've tried a number of the tarts, the quiche Lorraine, pastries, sandwiches, and soup (oh, the soup!). Everything is very delicious and well executed. And organic? Thank you, Sarmentine! It's rare to find an establishment truly committed to clean food/ingredients (and no, an establishment that claims to use "quality ingredients" just doesn't cut it, folks, sorry; it means nothing). This bakery walks the talk. Again, thanks Sarmentine! read more

Best almond croissant I ever had in this area! I generally prefer chocolate croissants than almond croissants. Surprisingly, the almond croissant here tasted much better. I bought other bakery too. They're fine but none of them tasted as good as the almond croissant. I can't wait to buy more of them during my next visit to The Barlow. Service was fine. We ate the bakery outside with our mocha and hot chocolate while watching our grandson played in the Imagination Playground. It's nice and relaxing. read more

What an awesome find on our weekend trip. The staff is amazing even when dealing with some idiot who wanted free things. The pastries had us coming back two days in a row and even taking some for the plane ride. read more

Sarmentine is by far the best patisserie in Sonoma County. Their croissants are to die for - so soft and pillowy on the inside with so many crisp layers on the outside, and so full of rich, buttery flavor. Their tarts are also really delicious. Unfortunately, it's quite expensive. So much so, that this is more of an occasional splurge as opposed to a regular breakfast option. With tax and tip, a tart is $10 and you'll be out around $6 for a croissant. Also, do we really tip at these counter-service joints now? read more

Food was great! we enjoyed our trip here and this bakery made it amazing! Highlight was seeing a Geico caveman try to intimidate the counter staff for a free item. The man baby left with his pastry but no pride as a man. The team working here is amazing!!! five stars and a win for humanity! read more

Service. Quality ingredients. Great staff. Legit French pastries. Love coming in here and the vibe is great

Don't bother with their chocolatines. A smidge of chocolate. Had this experience awhile ago and was hoping things had improved. read more

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I've heard rumors that they've been shut down by the health department but either way all the rave reviews I figured I'd give the benefit of the doubt. I place my order and sit down to enjoy my dessert. I wanted to kick myself when I found a fly nestled in my tart. Lesson learned. I go to leave and I notice that all the doors into the building are wide open...no screens or insect prevention of any kind. If I'm going to pay $12 for a pastry, I'd like it insect & vermin free. Never again. Disgusting. read more

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My favorite bakery in all Sonoma County. I feel like I'm back in Paris with their delicious pastries, baguettes and their sandwiches that you can grab on the go. I love their coffee too! read more

Delish pastries! The chocolate flan is to die for! Service with a smile too! I always go out of my way to stop here when in town