As a reminder, I contact small businesses directly with suggestions when the service and/or food is…read morein need of improvement. I do not use Yelp to express my less than stellar opinions because small business operation is challenging and can be unfairly adversely affected by "a bad day." During the three visits to Longway for coffee beverages with three different baristas, the coffee products have been stellar! Rarely, have I tasted espresso derived beverages as good as those served by Longway. They have selected a fruit forward flavored espresso that is balanced by milk which that has been stretched correctly with care. Often third wave coffee shops have an upcharge for this particular flavor profile blend. My perception is that the requisite skill for brewing excellent espresso derived drinks requires dedicated training and an aptitude for "dialing in" the coffee - akin to a trained and talented chef vs a line cook simply following a recipe. Admittedly, I am a particular about coffee. I would like to give a shout out to the owner and staff who strive to consistently serve among the very best I have sampled globally!.

Super cool hidden coffee shop. Excellent coffee even better staff. My wife and I stop here every…read moretime we come to San Anselmo.

Great selection of cute fashion where you can be styled by some fashion forward ladies with amazing…read morepersonalities and fashion sense! The owner is a sweet gal who LISTENS to her clients and delivers the best choices available you can book an event party to gather friends and coworkers for a 2 hour shopping event with discounts and treats for fun evening of laughs and girl bonding. Highly recommend doing that at least once with gal pals!

I love a boutique clothing store with beautiful women's clothing, especially if it's affordable…read more This is a brand new shop in Montecito Plaza next to Trader Joe's. The women who worked there were very sweet and cheerful. I was able to find jeans that fit me for just over $100. They also have really pretty costume jewelry, purses, jackets, and really pretty dresses. The quality of the clothes chosen for the store are beautiful and well made. Everything was in fashion and they had a variety of clothes to fit different shapes and sizes. I am short. Most of the stores I would love to buy things from have only clothing made for tall and extra tall. This place did not disappoint. Jen, the saleslady found jeans in a moment's notice and they fit perfectly. This is a lovely woman owned new shop that deserves your attention. I am impressed!

Kara is not only a sweetheart she's cute as a button! I remember this store years ago on College…read moreAve in Rockridge. I should have been shopping there or kept shopping there after they moved, now I will. This store is chic, fashion forward and worth that drive!

I was in town for less than 6 hours for my daughter's sport event and popped into this store. From…read morethe moment I walked in until I left they were friendly, attentive, complimentary, and even suggested quick dining options without being prompted! Lovely store and super fabulous customer service. Beyond impressed.

Nino was amazing to me and my mom a friendly attitude, great customer service overall 10/10 will be…read moreback!

The perfect place to either: 1 - donate nice women's clothing (as like-new as possible) to be…read morescored buy women who need something nicer than they are in a position to buy and might need for a job interview, etc., Or: 2 - if you need some clothing to look the way you'd like to be seen for that special opportunity, be sure to stop by and check out Bloom. It won't be a waste of your time. Drop off what is nice but not needed so that someone who really needs it can have it! Note the specific open hours and donations accepted times on their website. Tip re. Dropping off items: Donations are received at the rear of the building, down the immediately adjacent driveway. Back down it if you can. It's difficult to turn a car around at the bottom!

Such a surprisingly awesome selection of Women's clothes and accessories in the heart of downtown…read moreSan anselmo. Every time I stop into this store I find something to buy - whether or not my bank account approves. They carry a variety of high end brands (Mother jeans, Sundry, Ulla Johnson, Paige) and some interesting newcomers. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, ready to help find the perfect item for whatever occasion.

This store is a neighborhood gem! There is a super cute curation of clothes and it is always…read moreexactly what I want to be wearing for casual clothes and special clothes. Having been through pregnancy and postpartum several times in the last few years, it has been so important to me to have a place to go try on beautiful clothes and have friendly helpful women talk to me about what will work with my new body and new stage of life. The clothes are not cheap; they carry great brands that make well-made clothes that will last a long time. If we were ever to lose this great store right in our neighborhood, it would be extremely sad so make sure to check out Kismet before heading to a big department store or placing your order online!

Happy Earth Day 2026!…read more If you're a data driven person like me, you know or will look up the tons of clothing that are polluting the planet. Solution? Resell or donate the things you no longer find useful, no longer want, and/or no longer bring you joy. The beauty of being a stylish woman? Someone out there wants the things I don't. They really REALLY do. Create space in your wardrobe and jewelry box, get some cash in your bank account, it's all good. Reaching out to The RealReal to start your consignment has never been easier. Once you contact a representative, they can send someone to you home, send a truck to do a front door pickup, or email you a label to ship the items you want to sell. So convenient! Once they receive the items, you will receive notification. They will have their experts review the items authenticity, photograph them, and list them. You will get a link to watch your items as they launch and sell. The cash lands in the account of your choice. Your beautiful things are now someone elses beautiful things with renewed positive energy. It's all so very wonderful and you saved those things from clogging the landfills and littering the planet. It's a win win, my favorite!

I had an excellent experience at the Marin location of The RealReal. The store is beautifully…read moreorganized, the selection is impressive, and the staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and never pushy. They took the time to answer my questions and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you're shopping for luxury items or consigning pieces, this location provides outstanding customer service and a professional atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this store to anyone looking for authentic luxury at great value.

I write this with great reluctance because Bella - Novato is a local business but I feel compelled…read moreafter my recent negative experiences there. Last summer I bought a top there from the company Velvet and asked to order another. The salesperson said I would hear back, and I never did. I ended up buying it online for $30 less. Recently I went to the store to buy a belt. The salesperson directed me to the cubbies around the store but wouldn't answer questions about available sizes. All she told me was the brand. Again, I went online to buy the belt at a lower price than I would have paid at the store. I will return to the store to browse for brands but will buy elsewhere until the customer service is comparable to the quality of the merchandise.

Wow. Super rude employee here. I'm not sure how they stay in business. I was just about to buy a…read morenumber of items when the employee announced, "we close at 6:00 today." It was 5:02. I replied, "it's 5:00," to which she replied, "we close at 5:00" as she stood by the door. No asking if I was still looking; no asking if she could help. The only reason I shop at this over priced shop (which has clothes one can get at the Village or even Marshalls!) is to "shop local." No more. I know the employees can't be getting paid much, but that terrible customer service is really bad for business.

This store is my favorite local shop for vintage womenswear (with some menswear and homeware mixed…read morein). Coming from LA (moved to Marin a year ago) my standards for vintage / curated stores were pretty high. Especially with my experience in fashion. They have so many cute items, I always have to hold back from splurging on too many things. Emphasis on western wear. A few modern pieces mixed in with lots of vintage. Hoping this store stays open forever!

My friend Margo and I went on an antique hunt in downtown San Anselmo and came across Beach House…read moreStyle. Being a former beachbum back in my youth at Oxnard Shores, anything with Beach in it sounds good to me. We were welcomed by Elise and started our search. Margo found some used cowboy boots, which there were plenty to look at and try on. The clothing favors fabrics in all shades of creams, tans, and blues with lots of whites. Mostly women's clothing but there were some used men's shirts and I have to say, very reasonably priced. I ended up buying a straw hat, a nice weaved worn leather belt, and deal of the day.... a lapis necklace....hey, I like it. We left to go get lunch so Margo could think about the boots and continued our journey. On our way back to the car, we stopped in and I ended up buying 3 neck scarves that I had not seen on my first visit. The place brought back soo many memories of living at the beach by just looking at all the options. In the back of the store, there are worn blue jeans everywhere for you to look at and consider. Also, some home goods, very nice lamps that would be nice as well as some dishes and other small items. You really need to time to enjoy the store and merchandise. This is a fun store to visit and most likely will go there again. Parking can be challenging in front of the store but if you continue North on Sir Francis Drake and make a right onto Greenfield and there is plenty of parking. It is about a 5-10 minute walk to the store at the corner of Bank and Sir Francis Drake.