Grabbed a honey matcha latte from Taylor Lane while spending the morning around Sebastopol and The…read moreBarlow. I appreciated that the matcha was hand whisked instead of just quickly mixed together, which made it feel much more intentional and thoughtfully prepared. The latte itself was not overly sweet, although I personally would have liked a slightly stronger matcha flavor. Still, it was a great drink to walk around with while exploring the local shops and community around The Barlow. Between the atmosphere, the people, and the location, it's an easy place to keep coming back to whenever I'm in Sebastopol.

Space is super cute, lots of cozy seating and even a loft upstairs with a window to look down at…read morethe coffee production in the back. $8.5 for a 12oz pistachio latte (even w/o an alt milk!) was a bit steep and it was okay. First whiff of the drink was a bit sour so for a second I thought maybe the milk they used was bad but it could be the roast or the pistachio syrup. Been on a matcha streak and wanted an espresso drink instead but this was a bit meh. The drink was for here but got a paper cup instead. At least it was chill and quiet!

Great coffee shop! It has some local artist on display and it is just a fun place. If the weather…read moreis nice I recommend sitting outside

I searched all over Sebastpol to find a coffee shop with trees and birds and quiet. After going to…read morethree others all with highway noise, I found Hardcore Expresso. Nooks and crannies everywhere. This was the one!!

What a wonderful experience! We were there for Mother's Day. See photos for the tea choices and the…read moreamazing, unique, and delicious food. It's challenging to pick my favorites--the sandwiches and desserts were amazing. Mom chose the Chocolate Raspberry Mint tea and I had the Decaf Ceylon--unlimited pots of tea! They give you a box of all the tea choices so you sample the fragrance before you order. Note that they are vegan. If you'd like gluten-free, just note it on the reservation. The staff is so sweet and attentive. They actually anticipated our every wish. Lots of activity as the cheery staff buzzed around us patrons. They gave us each a packet of wildflower seeds. There are three choices for your table: indoors, the verandah, and in front of the house in the garden. It's decorated like a fairy tale. And so many teapots, decorative animals, and gifts. Truly a lovely experience.

We had brunch today in celebration of a few birthdays…read more In terms of ambience it's everything you would want from a tea service. Super cute, mismatched floral china, knickknacks everywhere, gorgeous flowers in the garden. We are on the terrace, which was lovely. The only drawback is that it's right on Main Street with a lot of traffic going by. The food was so good. We started with salad of the adults and crudite with homemade ranch with just a twang of spice to start. Then they brought out 3 tiered tea cake stands for each of us - a kids size, a regular, and a gluten free one. Everything was so delicious. A plate of 5 savory treats, each one more sumptuous than the next. A plate with a perfect scone with a tiny raspberry jam container, lemon curd, and clotted cream (my fav). Last tier had dessert, a chocolate cake with raspberry on top, a shortbread with white chocolate, and fruit. The shortbread cookie was the item I liked the least. They bring you a tea case so you can smell every option. We had grandma's garden, mint, and maple . All tasty. I wish we could have tried even more but they did refill each adorable teapot with more hot water. The price is quite high but it was a lovely way to celebrate. Will definitely come back again. Oh and they do takeout of treats so if you are nearby you can just come in for those.

Very much enjoyed my visit to Sarmentine in Sebastapol. I am a sucker for great pastries, and this…read moreplace lives up to the hype. Sarmentine is located in The Barlow in a premium corner location. Easy and free parking nearby. They offer phenomenal pastries and coffee beverages. I tried some of the day-old pastries as well as a selection of fresh stuff such as the pain suisse, canele, and some others. Everything was amazing- even the day-olds. I also thought the pricing here was reasonable for great pastries. I have paid much more than what I paid at Sarmentine for less scrumptious pastries. The staff who helped me out were kind, and they offered some great recommendations as to what I should order. The inside/outside dining space is a great touch, and they have a great kids' area right outside as part of The Barlow. Worth the visit!

The pastries at Sarmentine were delicious, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful…read more 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.

Stopped into Coffee and Moore for breakfast on our journey into Sebastopol. Very fun little cafe…read morewith excellent service. Coffee and Moore has a large menu of food and drink selections, as well as a huge dining area that feels more like an old library than a coffee shop. Very cute vibes and it was fairly busy when we visited. The very nice older woman working the front counter seemed to be mostly on her own, so it did take awhile for her to take our order. When she finally came to us, she was so nice and apologetic. Even with the slow service at first, her kindness and warmth made up for it. After ordering our coffee, a waffle, and a breakfast burrito, we found a nice table to sit at. Unfortunately, I quickly realized most of the food here seems to be made in the microwave. This was certainly a bummer; however, the food was still ok. The waffle must have been fresh, and it was the best thing we ordered. Despite the microwave food, Coffee and Moore was still a great, adorable cafe that we enjoyed. I am sure there are nicer or more hip spots in Sebastopol, but this was a great stop for us!

Very tasty organic coffee. Egg scramble on muffin also rocks. Waffles decent…read more Quirky and comfortable indoor atmosphere, nice outdoor tables and parking. I recommend, bring your pocketbook.

This bakery is killer. Their scones and cookies are very tasty. I always stop by when I'm in the…read morearea.

This is one of those places that you want to keep secret because it's so good (and you don't want…read moreto wait in longer lines!). If you haven't tried this place out yet, it's a must! They have daily selections based off the season and what they're able to source locally. My absolute favorite is the strawberry rhubarb scone, and any of their cheesy breads. You really can't go wrong with any of their goods, and they have the cutest garden space with tables. Definitely don't miss walking through it when you're there!

Saw a picture of them on yelp. So as we were walking around downtown we stopped in to get a quick…read morebite of something sweet. They had a nice variety of different cookies. They also sell some different breads. I ended up getting a triple chip, salted caramel,and a chocolate chocolate chip. Really moist and chewy. I like my cookies chewy not crispy. The next day still moist. The owner was very helpful,when we asked for a small cup of water. She gladly poured us a cup. Side note, I wish that I had known before hand . They prefer cash to credit. A lot of small businesses are hit with high processing fees for using credit transactions. I usually try to help support small businesses. But unfortunately I no longer carry cash. If I know ahead of time,like when I go to the farmers market. I will bring cash.

Cute little cookie shop in downtown Sebastopol. Easy to walk to from nearby parking areas and…read moreunique flavor options for cookies. To start, I do think the per-cookie prices are a bit high. However, the cookies are good, and the charming shop and staff make up for the high-ish prices. The flavors here are really unique. They have many classics, as well as some specialties like lavender, cinnamon, and ginger. I really enjoyed the lavender one. It was satisfying but also refreshing, all stuffed into a cookie. There isn't really anywhere to sit here, but I think it's more of a to-go place anyway. A beverage and cookie make a great snack to walk down the streets of downtown Sebastopol. This is also a great place for a gift. My grandma ended up grabbing some cookies as a gift for her neighbor, and they wrapped them up so nicely for her.

Not sure why the 20oz double shot red eye that actually came in a 16oz cup cost me $9, plus a $2…read moretip? Probably won't be back to find out why, even though I've ordered coffee and pastries from this spot for several years. Budgets are tight, folks. I don't need to be ripped off on top of that.

You could call this place a classic coffee shop. Nice staff, clean and the food good, not fussy or…read morefancy. Came here for a big breakfast after an early fasting lab. Breakfast burrito was great and they kept pouring coffee.