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This place is very cute and service is friendly. However there is no menu and no prices, and a strawberry matcha latte ended up being $10, which is absolutely wild to me - not sure how you can run a business that way. Focaccia ($15!) flavor was very tasty, but I think it was too fresh from the oven - it needed to rest longer. Bread feels stodgy if you eat it too quickly from the oven. The texture was very fluffy but crumb structure was quite tight, no big open holes you expect in a classic focaccia. Strawberry matcha ($10!) - rich and creamy despite being plant based and not too sweet. Not a ton of strawberry flavor
The BEST plant based, fresh cinnamon roll l've EVER had! Soft and not too sweet. l had to buy two more to bring home to my mom and my husband l was so impressed.They have an assortment of pastries that also look amazing, next time l'll try a scone or muffin. l live over an hour away but l will be back as soon as l can! Highly recommend!
Service was a 10/10 owner was sooooo nice and welcoming she went out of her way to get me a charger from her car. There is a bit of a wait time because there is only one barrista working other than the owner taking orders. So if you're in a hurry I wouldn't recommend coming here. My friend and I got the iced banana matcha, the banana was very subtle. It was a beautifully made drink. My friend got the cinnamon roll which was amazing, the dough itself was so soft and had a sweetness to it. I got a blueberry GF pastry it good but I wouldn't get it again just bc it was on the crunchier side. Overall loved this place and would definitely come again.
Very cute vegan/plant-based cafe right in the middle of Railroad Square. They specialize in avocado toasts, baked goods, and drinks. Loved my colorful toast and the focaccia is seriously delicious! Don't sleep on the muffins - I tried the cranberry one and it was fantastic! If you're in a hurry or need immediate attention, don't expect that here. The employees won't necessarily greet you when you come in, just flag them down when you're ready to order. Also, don't try to park for a minute and run in without paying for parking. The meter maids are quick here. I stayed 4 minutes past my expired time and returned to my car just as they were about to write me a ticket. They let me go with a warning, phew! All because I wanted to enjoy a few more bites of my muffin - oops!
Our 2nd visit to Santa Rosa in the last 2 months, and my husband and I were excited to try The Branch Line (especially since they were closed when we tried to pop in the first go around)! Located right across from the train tracks in Santa Rosa's historic Railroad Square, this charming plant-based cafe and mercantile brightened up our morning! Our almond milk lattes were made to perfection by the owner's son Justin, and they shared that they top off their delicious espresso drinks with just a touch of coconut cream (optional of course, but highly recommended). Paired with a Vegan Apricot Vanilla Muffin & a Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Scone, we were all smiles as we sat outside enjoying a sunny morning, and watched the SMART Rail Transit pick up some morning commuters and zip by. The owner, Kim, was very gracious and welcoming. She even apologized about being understaffed that morning and their cafe not being fully set up yet with tables and chairs out front. We were totally content to wait and browse all their great merchandise on sale, even picking up a couple of cartons of Tache pistachio milk to take with us. Kim also owns another great plant-based cafe a few miles away called The Pharmacy (which we had gone to 2 days in-a-row before going to The Branch Line!). They serve rich, organic coffee by Nomadic Coffee from Oakland, CA and offer other yummy plant-based goods. Definitely a wonderful local gem, and a must-try even if you're not vegan or vegetarian! We'll be back for sure!
First time here this past Monday and I'll definitely be back! I got a delicious avocado toast with greens and a hot chocolate, with the chocolate made fresh in house . Good location near historic shopping district and train line. The young man that took our order and brought us the food was very nice and sweet with wonderful personality. Great customer service! I highly recommend The Branch Line.
Omg we almost didn't try it and so glad we did. Amazing lattes (my friend got a lavender one and I got a regular one). avocado toast with greens was the best I have ever had. Amazing bread amazing toppings! We tried two gluten free pastries - a scone and a fruit pastry - and both were amazing. Scone was not too sweet and very earthy nutty and delicious. Highly recommend even if you aren't Vegan (Neither of us are vegan). Service was lovely - a bit slower to get coffees but so worth the wait - time to relax!
I got a coffee from this adorable little gem of a vegan coffee shop about a year ago & remember thinking it was super delish. Passing thru town again today & the cappuccino was even more divine than I remember. Also got a blueberry scone that is other worldly...it was still warm!! In a past lifetime I was a pastry chef & judge bakers by the quality of their scones b/c they can be so amazing, but also so nasty (right?!?). This one gets an A+!! Also, the barista was so sweet & welcoming. Highly recommend!
Needed a quick coffee and snack and have been wanting to check this place out. Very cute and clean inside. I believe I got a black sesame latte and it was really good. Great avocado toast, stacked with avocado and greens on delicious bread. Nice friendly service.
I was referred to this spot by a fellow friend of mine. She periodically goes in here to get Matcha. As other reviews have said this spot is on the pricier side however it is locally owned and if you get the Matcha iced, I think it's worth it for the money. I wish more spots had bigger cups for Matcha. Service is relatively quick. The staff is friendly and the actual shop is really cute. There are a bunch of handmade items that are being sold here as well as different goodies from local artist. If you want a pretty big Matcha cup you should definitely come here. The Matcha is actually flavorful and I feel like you do get a lot even though it's a little bit on the pricier side. read more
I love this spot! It's in a nice location, Railroad Square, right next to SMART train stop and downtown. Definitely vibe-y and thoughtfully designed. Good service. Good drinks. And some good food. All vegan!!! This is one of my go to spots! Only one complaint -- there's no seating inside, and only some small tables outside. read more
This place is very cute and service is friendly. However there is no menu and no prices, and a strawberry matcha latte ended up being $10, which is absolutely wild to me - not sure how you can run a business that way. Focaccia ($15!) flavor was very tasty, but I think it was too fresh from the oven - it needed to rest longer. Bread feels stodgy if you eat it too quickly from the oven. The texture was very fluffy but crumb structure was quite tight, no big open holes you expect in a classic focaccia. Strawberry matcha ($10!) - rich and creamy despite being plant based and not too sweet. Not a ton of strawberry flavor read more
2 months ago
The BEST plant based, fresh cinnamon roll l've EVER had! Soft and not too sweet. l had to buy two more to bring home to my mom and my husband l was so impressed.They have an assortment of pastries that also look amazing, next time l'll try a scone or muffin. l live over an hour away but l will be back as soon as l can! Highly recommend! read more
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Service was a 10/10 owner was sooooo nice and welcoming she went out of her way to get me a charger from her car. There is a bit of a wait time because there is only one barrista working other than the owner taking orders. So if you're in a hurry I wouldn't recommend coming here. My friend and I got the iced banana matcha, the banana was very subtle. It was a beautifully made drink. My friend got the cinnamon roll which was amazing, the dough itself was so soft and had a sweetness to it. I got a blueberry GF pastry it good but I wouldn't get it again just bc it was on the crunchier side. Overall loved this place and would definitely come again. read more
5 months ago
First time here, ordered the Strawberry matcha and it was delicious! Service was great, cute little shop. read more
Very cute vegan/plant-based cafe right in the middle of Railroad Square. They specialize in avocado toasts, baked goods, and drinks. Loved my colorful toast and the focaccia is seriously delicious! Don't sleep on the muffins - I tried the cranberry one and it was fantastic! If you're in a hurry or need immediate attention, don't expect that here. The employees won't necessarily greet you when you come in, just flag them down when you're ready to order. Also, don't try to park for a minute and run in without paying for parking. The meter maids are quick here. I stayed 4 minutes past my expired time and returned to my car just as they were about to write me a ticket. They let me go with a warning, phew! All because I wanted to enjoy a few more bites of my muffin - oops! read more
2 years ago
Our 2nd visit to Santa Rosa in the last 2 months, and my husband and I were excited to try The Branch Line (especially since they were closed when we tried to pop in the first go around)! Located right across from the train tracks in Santa Rosa's historic Railroad Square, this charming plant-based cafe and mercantile brightened up our morning! Our almond milk lattes were made to perfection by the owner's son Justin, and they shared that they top off their delicious espresso drinks with just a touch of coconut cream (optional of course, but highly recommended). Paired with a Vegan Apricot Vanilla Muffin & a Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Scone, we were all smiles as we sat outside enjoying a sunny morning, and watched the SMART Rail Transit pick up some morning commuters and zip by. The owner, Kim, was very gracious and welcoming. She even apologized about being understaffed that morning and their cafe not being fully set up yet with tables and chairs out front. We were totally content to wait and browse all their great merchandise on sale, even picking up a couple of cartons of Tache pistachio milk to take with us. Kim also owns another great plant-based cafe a few miles away called The Pharmacy (which we had gone to 2 days in-a-row before going to The Branch Line!). They serve rich, organic coffee by Nomadic Coffee from Oakland, CA and offer other yummy plant-based goods. Definitely a wonderful local gem, and a must-try even if you're not vegan or vegetarian! We'll be back for sure! read more
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First time here this past Monday and I'll definitely be back! I got a delicious avocado toast with greens and a hot chocolate, with the chocolate made fresh in house . Good location near historic shopping district and train line. The young man that took our order and brought us the food was very nice and sweet with wonderful personality. Great customer service! I highly recommend The Branch Line. read more
9 months ago
Omg we almost didn't try it and so glad we did. Amazing lattes (my friend got a lavender one and I got a regular one). avocado toast with greens was the best I have ever had. Amazing bread amazing toppings! We tried two gluten free pastries - a scone and a fruit pastry - and both were amazing. Scone was not too sweet and very earthy nutty and delicious. Highly recommend even if you aren't Vegan (Neither of us are vegan). Service was lovely - a bit slower to get coffees but so worth the wait - time to relax! read more
11 months ago
I got a coffee from this adorable little gem of a vegan coffee shop about a year ago & remember thinking it was super delish. Passing thru town again today & the cappuccino was even more divine than I remember. Also got a blueberry scone that is other worldly...it was still warm!! In a past lifetime I was a pastry chef & judge bakers by the quality of their scones b/c they can be so amazing, but also so nasty (right?!?). This one gets an A+!! Also, the barista was so sweet & welcoming. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
Needed a quick coffee and snack and have been wanting to check this place out. Very cute and clean inside. I believe I got a black sesame latte and it was really good. Great avocado toast, stacked with avocado and greens on delicious bread. Nice friendly service. read more
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This is my favorite place to take a moment and enjoy my morning. Everything is crafted with care and they take their time to do everything the right way. I usually get the avo toast and a chai latte which hits the right notes every time. read more
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Coffee with nuanced flavors and locally sourced savory goods. Close to a train station on the first floor of an old brick building is The Branch line coffee shop. Wonderful selection of muffins and tasty bagels. Their coffees are exceptional and worth a trip from the Bay area. Don't forget to ask Justin about the secret coffee menu and the black sesame latte. read more
1 year ago
I tried this place off a recommendation and am so glad I did! It's nestled in a corner of Downtown. Not only is the interior of the building cozy, but the focaccia was great (ALL vegan too). It's on the pricier side, but was absolutely worth it to me because the slice of focaccia is large and hearty. As well, the matcha is a good size, one of the best matches I've ever tasted and their syrups are all organic. The service there was friendly, helpful and welcoming. I am adding this place to the regular rotation of places I frequent! read more
1 year ago
Ok...I get it, Railroad Square blah blah blah. This place has a good vibe BUT, it needs focus. We ordered 2 decaf Americanos and it took about 15 minutes to get it. No one was ahead of us. No line, nothing. It seemed unbelievably long for 2 cups of coffee. About 8 ounces each...I say about because the barista said it might be a little short...and it was. What is this place? Coffee, scones, toast, pepper sauce (sold on site)? With A'roma about 50' away, this place needs to figure it out. Nice people, but it needs focus. I still don't know what they are doing. The coffee was good but it took so long to simply pull a couple of shots. Eesh. Good luck. Not sure I will come back. You have options. $9.00 for two almost 8 ounce coffees!? Not sure that is right. read more
1 year ago
Great coffee stop in Santa Rosa Railroad district! My wife and I both lattes: Pistachio Oat Latte and Lavender Vanilla Latte to go along with a shared Avocado Bagel. Lattes are crafted well with care and detail. I devoured the Avocado Bagel, and loved the slight spicy topping. Tucked in the corner, we'll-managed, and will be back next time! read more
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by far one of my most favorite places for experiencing a remarkable morning brew. the owners greet each of us with warmth and attentiveness to how we most want our beverage. the selection of beverages and pastries show the depth of creativity and commitment to quality read more
3 years ago
Small food offerings but EVERYTHING is perfection. Attention to the smallest details is obvious. Our favorites are the bagels, the lattes with house made syrups, and the FOCCACIA, especially when still warm, Is the absolute best! Sorry that 5 stars is the highest rating I can give! read more
2 years ago
We're so happy to have a local business that curates delicious drinks with high quality ingredients! Our go to is the strawberry matcha. It's very well balanced and tastes great hot or cold. To top it off, the drinks are also beautiful! The barista is very knowledgeable and kind, we love tasting his new creations. This is a plant based coffee shop that we recommend to all our friends, it's a must try! read more
2 years ago
ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!!!!!!! It was actually hard to find this place on yelp since it didn't show up on bakeries but luckily my wife found it! AMAZING HANDMADE FROM SCRATCH STUFF!!!!! The owner was saying everything is made in house, even the syrup! The avo toast was amazing, drinks were outstanding, and bakery items was awesome. This is the spot!!! read more
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It's best to go there early so they don't sell out your favorite pastry. My favorite is their chocolate cake which they don't always serve.
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