Visiting the area and this place was highly recommended by locals, Yelp and even AI! The staff were…read moreinviting, very friendly, knowledgeable and great with their recommendations! This is a quaint welcoming coffee shop, with customers working and chatting with friends. The Bergamot Matcha Latte was well made. Citrus, floral, and mixed well with matcha, delicious! Wife had the Infused Honey Latte with almond milk and enjoyed it. Smelled and tasted great! The coffee art was also well made! Definitely give this place a try!

I love trying new coffee shops while traveling, so we found Retrograde on Yelp and decided to stop…read morein! It's really nice inside, clean and bright, lots of seating and a large assortment of coffee, cocoa and other items to purchase to take home. The line wasn't long but it was still nice to get our order taken care of by one of the employees while we waited. When we got to the counter we added a cookie to our order and the drinks came right out! The counter person was very friendly! Here's the thing....unless I missed it there was no restroom? Maybe it was outside? And although I saw mostly all excellent reviews on Yelp, I thought my coffee (the cold Milky Way) was just ok. I'm not sure what would have made it better, but it just wasn't that great. I did like the fact that it had no ice (which means more coffee in your cup) but was still cold and refreshing.

Cute little ( and I mean little) local Coffee shop near Guerneville town that was open early…read more Easy parking, they seemed very popular with the locals. Friendly staff & a good menu on a surfboard. Seemed like everyone was ordering the breakfast burritos with their coffee, we had the normal cappuccino and sat outside on high tables they had. The coffee was very good that we bought some to take back to our BnB. Had a little bit of swag to buy. Worth the wait in line.

The coffee here is normally pretty good but it has a tendency to be burnt on occasion. The staff is…read morealways very nice but it's a small shop so be prepared for a wait during busy days! They have lots of amazing pastries and even offer gluten free and vegan options! I wouldn't pass up this coffee shop as it's a great place to get a quick drink and it's located directly next to the forestville park!

Stopped by for my mission to find good matcha in Santa Rosa! Inside is clean and feels a bit like a…read moretiny industrial cafe. There's also some nice outdoor seating off to the side with more greenery and shade. Ordered one of their spring drinks: Violet Shade, a matcha latte with lavender and mint. I got mine with almond milk and to be half sweetened. It's a bit pricey coming out to $8ish for a hot 12oz drink but I do Ike treating myself once a week for a good cafe stop. I could have settled for a regular matcha too! Love that they give mugs for any "for here" drinks too. Drink was cozy and very good! Lavender was there but didn't overpower the matcha. Good microfoam in the drink and no clumps at the bottom of my mug when the drink was gone! All good signs of a well made matcha drink. Hope to be back soon to try their espresso drinks with their own roasts!

Land and Water Coffee is a great, local coffee roaster. I am a sucker for a good pour over method,…read morewhich uses the Bloom filters, makes an excellent cup of coffee. I am definitely a coffee snob and I love being able to taste the subtle flavors in the different roasts. Possibly the best cup of coffee in Santa Rosa! The ambiance of this place is modern with a sleek, garage aesthetic. This is where they roast their beans, so even as I write this review I'm getting to watch them roast lots of coffee beans. It's a fun part of the experience of coming here. The service here is friendly and they make good breakfast sandwiches and Avocado toast! Definitely worth visiting if you love good coffee.

I absolutely LOVEEEE HERE!!…read more I stopped by for a little treat, the vanilla latte never disappoints! Always hits the spot, the latte art made my day. The banana bread is sooo good!! The baristas are super friendly and it's always a vibe every visit. met their new manager Mariah, super friendly and outgoing. Mariah shared how they will soon have more food items and I'm really looking forward to trying everything!

I recently visited Taylor Lane Coffee and left feeling a bit disappointed. I ordered a hot chai,…read morewhich ended up being just okay. Definitely on the sweeter side and not enough spiced chai. It was also extremely foamy with so much foam that it felt more like a cappuccino than a chai. I ordered a 12oz but after scooping out the foam probably ended up with less than 8oz. When a barista called out a "hot chocolate," they looked directly at me and asked, "Didn't you order this?" I let them know I had ordered a hot chai, not a hot chocolate. Instead of clarifying or letting me know what would happen next, the barista walked away and spoke to the other staff member without saying anything to me about fixing the order or remaking the drink. They did end up offering us the hot chocolate, which was nice of them, but the lack of communication left the interaction feeling awkward and a bit frustrating. Overall, the drink was fine but not great, and the service could definitely use more clarity and attentiveness.

Cute coffee spot. Latte was perfect for a rainy day…read more Not too sweet - just right. My daughter also loved the hot cocoa

Great coffee and pastries but non-responsive management and even worse wifi. The WiFi has seldom…read moreworked (5%?) since they opened several years ago. We've asked front staff about this and they are generally clueless and unable to forward questions to management. Or maybe management hears but doesn't care? Sent an email to Black Oak's customer support last week and 7 days later, still no reply. Cellular is sketchy throughout Healdsburg.so WiFi is helpful to use Black Oak's online site to order. Often see locals and visitors confused about their site not loading with WiFi supposedly connected. Poor customer experience. Either shutoff the WiFi or simply fix by buying a better WiFi router

Well located coffee house downtown, which we visited while staying at an Airbnb. Oat milk cap was…read moregood, along with a sturdy cream cheese/tomato bagel. A great place to stop on the way to Armstrong State Park, which is just down the road.

Their Pinot Noirs are amazing, live music off the menu desserts (chocolate Tart) this place is a…read moremust stop - if your up in the Russian River perimeter

A coffee shop serving up freshly baked good and vegetarian eats. I got a coffee and a greens bagel…read moreon a house baked sesame bagel. While not the best bagel in the world, I appreciate it being home made. The sandwich itself was huge and filling with cream cheese, avo and a bounty of fresh micro greens. I felt healthy eating this bagel. When do you get to say that? The vegan bran muffin was solid. The honey latte was tasty with wonderful hints of that local wildflower honey. The space is woody and vibey and screams coffee shop. On a rainy morning, it couldn't be cozier. Overall, a great stop away from the downtown area.

Incredible lattes. Not too sweet even if you get flavored ones. We loved the Honey latte…read more Their bagels are delicious - must have one! Can easily split for two people. Love the interior. Feels like a cabin. Staff is helpful with recommendations!

I love Bennys beans. He is an excellent roaster. I am a coffee snob and I give him 5 stars!…read moreI am ordering beans for my vacation rental and hopefully, my guests will order these beans.

We are on our 4th round of coffee beans from Benny (recently upgraded to 5lb bags) and are…read moreextremely happy with the product! The quality of the beans and the roast is very good -- we were previously ordering beans from brands like Blue Bottle, Equator, and Red Bay and are very satisfied with how Benny's product compares. Benny is easy to communicate with for ordering & pickup. We love being able to get freshly roasted coffee locally & support an entrepreneur in our community!

I'm not a coffee drinker; thus, have put off for years going to this hidden gem in Vallejo. I…read morefinally went with a friend to try their coffee tastings and wasn't disappointed at all. After that initial visit, I have brought family and friends here as well. Thiis s such a warm, cozy and welcoming place, good for community gatherings or just enjoying by your lonesome the quietly cool and comfortably casual vibe and relaxing covered or uncovered outdoor ambiance. Enjoy a live band playing relaxing music (I love chancing upon their new wave versions) while sipping free coffee chosen from their tastings coming from a wide variety of international flavors. Enjoy a crepe, a galette, or any other food from their menu. Staff ane service are friendly and welcoming. A great way to start one's Saturdays.

I haven't been to Mochetti roasters in a few years. They made a few upgrades on the property…read more Looks beautiful! Great day to go do some coffee tasting. While there we saw they had breakfast items. I chose a savory crepe called a galette. It had chorizo and herbed cheese. Yummy! Then my husband wend in a got a lemon crepe. Also delicious. The young man behind the register suggested the chorizo crepe. Great choice! The young lady making these was very sweet and I had a nice conversation with her. There was two people playin music while we enjoyed the start of our day. Even if you are not a local, it's a place you must try if you are a coffee lover. Today's winner going home was their Sumatra. Oh and they will grind it for you.