I'd like to strongly recommend the Double Rainbow Cafe on 4th Street in San Rafael. They have the…read morebest coffee and dessert and are managed by a very gracious young man by the name of Jacob! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

Just wanted to share that we went to the old location of 860 4th St yesterday, but didn't see a…read moresign that they moved to 850 4th Street in San Rafael in late 2024. Next time I'll go to the new location. See www.doublerainbow.com for food and ice cream info. Old Location: 860 4th St in San Rafael (Closed). New Location: 850 4th St at Autistry Studios. I'd always enjoyed going to the old location. Service was friendly and ambiance was that of a traditional ice cream shop. The ice cream is very creamy, and they offer many popular flavors such as Mint Chocolate Chip and Mango and Raspberry Sorbets.

I cannot believe how delicious this ice cream was!! Came in on a Saturday during lunch hour…read more Supercookies & cream in 3 kids sizes for our boss babies. The wait was a bit longer than anticipated since it was a warm Saturday - reasonable, with just one employee. Though, she was patient (despite the kids not so much, lol). The storefront was a small space, so it was hard to see the ice cream physically even though, there was a menu. Otherwise the ice cream was perfect (yes I ate my kid's ice cream!). It had a perfect smooth ice cream texture with a soft crunch from the cookies. When a bite had a cookie, it was like a blast of flavor, but not overwhelmingly sweet. Enjoyed the bits of cookies versus chunks of cookies. Also, loved how tiny the kids sizes were - size was just right and did not easily melt. In love... cookies & cream will always have my taste buds.. or my kids taste buds lol!

We stopped by Frankie & Jo's right before closing. I had the matcha cookie crumble and the date…read moreshake. Even though it was late, the person helping us was still really friendly and helpful. A few items were already sold out, which was a little disappointing, but totally understandable that close to closing. The ice cream was really good. It was super creamy. The matcha flavor was nice and balanced, and the cookie crumble added a good texture. The date shake was also delicious with a natural sweetness. Only downside is that it's a bit pricey, but overall still a solid spot for a treat. It's also in a plaza with a bunch of surrounding restaurants so it's a perfect dessert spot for after dinner.

Fiorello's Tony Spumoni has to be the best gelato I have ever tasted outside of Italy. It is…read moresimilar to a gelato that a company in San Francisco used to make, Coppa Mista. If you want three tastes in one, Chocoate, Almond and Pistachio this is it. It's not sold for some reason in many markets but when I see it I buy up every pint. It's just the best. Bella Figura!

Excellent gelato and sorbet. Amazing variety. Fantastic service. My husband loved a competitor's…read morevanilla gelato, but when it was unavailable, I brought home Fiorello's vanilla bean from the market. My husband was hooked. We googled Fiorello and paid them a visit. I love that there are amazing dairy free flavors. No deprivation in the dairy free department. The texture of their gelatos and sorbets is so satisfying. I feel as if I'm back in Venice. (They are in the canal, but it's not quite the same.) We stock up for ourselves and hand out a few to neighbors and friends in place of wine now that more people are not drinking. Cheers!

Awesome spot to stop by on the way to SF. The owner (Sebastian) was super friendly and had good…read morerecommendations. I was glad to see how much attention they pay to the quality of the ingredients. Our pizzas were ready in just a couple of minutes and we gobbled them up just as quickly. The froyo with custom toppings was the icing on the cake - highly recommend the peanut butter flavor!

We've ordered their single pizzas here many times. They're tasty, fast, and inexpensive. They're…read morealso very thin crusted with not a lot of toppings, but I think a good value for the money. You can order ahead, but often the two people behind the counter are so overwhelmed with orders and long lines, that just getting their attention to grab your completed pizza is hard... they just don't look up while racing around the very small space. It's fun to watch them, like a well rehearsed choreographed dance. But the frenetic energy is not so fun. It would be helped if they just had one more person there during rush hours, to greet people, find out if your pizza is completed on the stack, rather than having to rudely jump the line and ask questions of these busy people.

So, it has been a while since we were here, and things have changed - overall, for the better…read more We came at lunch time (about noon) but the place was not at all busy. A few folks outside some inside. This made ordering quick and easy, and the food was prepared quickly; a benefit for us, perhaps not for the business. The place is still attractive and clean, with plenty of tables outside and inside. I did not that, as my last visit, there is no shade really provided for the outside seating, save ONE small umbrella. Ugh - not sure what the issue is, and being it was a sunny day, we opted to sit inside as much as the patio called to us. The inside is nice, too, though, and there is easy access to the soda fountain machine and condiments. There are still self-ordering kiosks, large digital menus, and of course, you can also order through the app (even if standing inside!) or at the counter. We ordered a bit of each - side, main, and dessert! There was a portabella "'Shroom" burger (with a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a toasted potato bun), cheese fries, a mac 'n' cheese, chicken bites, and a Key lime shake, a special offering! Damn the calories, full taste ahead! The food was indeed prepared quickly and served hot. The Shroom burger was my favorite last time, and for taste and texture this time was also delicious and good. The cheeses inside were melty-gooey, and the mushroom crispy. It was, though, much smaller than I remember - it fit within my hand! A con, against the price, for what is a nice option for veggies or anyone wanting a change in their burger. The chicken bites were smaller than expected in size, more like nuggets, but tasty. The mac 'n' cheese was also tasty, but also a bit small for the price. The fries are always good, and in this case, you need to dig to the bottom early on to scrape some of the melted cheese that dripped down back onto the fries. Very yummy. But the best part was the Key lime shake, a flavor I just love (cheesecake is my favorite iteration of this flavor) but this milkshake satisfied me greatly. A little pricier than their everyday shakes, but how often so you find a unique flavor like this! A win! Overall, a solid 4-stars for food flavor and quality, and also for ambience and environment. Price wise, it was about $40 for two of us, so not a great bargain, but given the economy today I have the same financial shock at other places as well. Still, a nice treat and we left happy.

We stopped here for a quick bite after a trip to Marin Country Mart and ordered through the app…read more Our shack burgers and fries were ready in about 10 minutes. It is a million times better than In-n-Out. Good experience and reasonably priced food option around here!

Good local self-serve yogurt shop in Larkspur that has many flavor options: six flavors and untold…read moretoppings including nuts, berries, sugar cereals, brownie bites and mochi. Cute ski decor, a gratis book with the full history of the town by the counter, and an adorable town mural, and importantly a customer bathroom. The place is spotlessly clean. It was empty in the late afternoon I came it, but come during the school year on a nice day and it will be bombarded with local families: a real afterschool hot spot. My medium sized yogurt and berries came to $13, but on reflection, I suppose I'm not surprised that is the going rate for fro-yo in Marin. They offer tiny dixie cups and free water, but I wish they were bigger --it can be a challenge to drink water through a thimble.

always amazing and delicious flavors! The workers are always kind in the store very pretty and…read morefestive!

A real hidden gem that I wish I had discovered much sooner, Tavola Rustica is a family friendly…read moreplace with great food and a very convenient location. It's a pretty small spot, but if you make a reservation, you should not have a problem being seated. We were there during a regular weekend time for lunch, and there were two servers covering the entire restaurant. They appeared to share duties and both were equally attentive and helpful to us as we enjoyed our meal. They quickly brought kids, menus and coloring supplies as well as let us place in order for the kids first. We were very surprised that the Shirley Temple came in a very large glass. The bread was nice and warm and very fresh and the butter was room temperature, which is always the best. We loved the covered outdoor seating, which is a great way to get fresh air and still be protected from the elements. There were so many things on the menu that we wanted to try that we will definitely be back. Parking can be a challenge in downtown Larkspur, but we had arrived early and were able to secure parking, reasonably within walking distance. Overall, the experience was really great and definitely worth the value. We all enjoyed our food, though we did have to send back one of the pizzas because the sausage was raw in the middle. They were very professional about it and remade the pizza very quickly. We enjoyed the food, the service, and the ambience. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

Such a cute little spot tucked away in the redwoods of Larkspur. I am in love with this area, it…read morefeels like I'm back in summer camp with the towering trees and the ease of stargazing in the night sky, there's little light pollution in the. My husband and I decided to give this spot a try after getting many rave reviews not only on yelp but on Eater SF (or maybe it was SFGate?). Anyway, we arrived around an hour before close, most places in this area close at 9pm btw. We were greeted by the host who walked in from near the kitchen area. We decided to sit outdoors since the weather was pleasant. We found a table for two near the projector showing a muted black and white film on the brick wall. The chairs had blankets over them just in case it gets chilly at night. It was very thoughtful. I decided to order their special 3 course meal including a white wine ($45!). It was like they had their own restaurant week specials like SF but I don't believe that exists in Marin. The 3 course meal included a beet salad, pasta (it was the screw shaped kind) with Bolognese and a tiramisu which was my fav of all 3. The white wine was a bit on the sweet side. My husband had the pappardelle pasta with oxtail. That was a treat! I liked his dish more than mine but all of it was so much we had to take half home! The complimentary focaccia really pushed us over the edge. I would definitely come back to try their pizzas!

I wanted a sweet treat after dinner and decided to share a cup of fro yo with the hubby. There are…read moremany different flavor options. I saw one that was vegan which is great for people who like vegan fro yo. I chose the pistachio flavor and my hubby wanted the banana flavor. We added a little bit of chocolate and caramel sauce. There are lots of toppings too! I was tempted to add more toppings because they looked really good. The flavor of the fro yo was great quality. I can't believe this was my first visit but we'll definitely be back.

If you want to try a sample, you walk up to the register and ask and the staff will fill the sample…read morecup for you once you pick the flavor(s). The staff is nice. I got the vegan choco craze and the original tart flavor, with the mochi and strawberry chocolate topping. Plenty of seating but it is a cold day haha Delicious treat as you are shopping!

i've been eating french at this location since about 1988. that's when i began to lease a small…read moreoffice on the second floor of the ross garage next door. the first proprietor was a british guy whose menu was basic bistro, not much in the way of originality but it was very well done indeed, maybe it was more what was once termed "continental". a solid 4* day in and day out, french cuisine as interpreted by a guy who grew up eating pork n beans for breakfast. a few years later, a young couple dan and holly moved in and changed the name from whatever it was to marche aux fleurs. the menu got a lot more interesting, never mind there were some initial hiccups. I began to eat lunch on the patio. this not so much because i like eating outside but the lovely holly usually served tables there... go figure. the food improved after a short period of adjustment, sometimes it lapsed but there were periods when if you wanted to see a menu in french, it was one of few, certainly, and best, perhaps, in marin... for what that's worth. then for various important reasons i completely forgot about the place, until a few weeks ago when i needed something new. here's the impression i came away with: get a reservation for sure on weekends. prepare to only understand only about half of what your dinner companion says because the tables are crowded and the room acoustics are terrible. pay attention to the european wines on the list because they're good and reasonably priced. the appetizers are well done, especially liked some kind of thing done with avacado of all things. i didn't like the cassoulet, the stew was crowded into a smaller kind of crockery with a huge piece of undercooked cabbage occupying almost half of the volume. the fish on the other hand was very good. service was very friendly, but not nearly enough for the number of diners, unless the problem was in the kitchen... slow maybe? overall, i'd say give it another try.

First off a couple coming to dine does not want to sit next to 2 toddlers! Pounding on bench the…read morefamily kept getting up every 15 minutes to use the bathroom! The cushion on the bench would pop up every time the man got up. Next thing a man sitting next to my husband flipped his proceso over glass broke the liquid got onto my boot and floor was not cleaned up all the way do it smelled like booze on the floor for our remaining meal. We felt the food was extremely salty. The owner never came over to check on us. We will not go back. This is 4 visit sad but there no interest in getting the patrons seated correctly!

My go to for dinner, and sometimes lunch and always excellent: The service, the staff, the…read moreenvironment, the food, the cocktails. Stopped in late tonight after work. For me, a nice eggplant pizza and the chicken dinner for my wife which is a house favorite since they first opened. My favorite cocktail, the ADMIRAL and a beautiful, tasty nonalcoholic cocktail for my wife. Simply superb! The remodeled outdoor patio is really something to behold- it's a beautiful cozy setting, especially on a warm evening. For several years now this has been just about my favorite spot to go to in the bay area and certainly my number one Marin spot! Sometimes just to sit at the bar and have a nice exquisite craft cocktail is a complete joy. Or, if you only want a pizza, this is the best place to do it as the wood-fired pizzas are second to none and who doesn't want some pizza and good beer? With a price that's not out of line in comparison to the region. Check out the private dining area which can be shut off and secluded which is great for meetings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, or graduation events. Oh, and let's not forget the succulent desserts. Be sure to take a stroll before or after dinner, and check out the captivating retailers at this charming shopping area known as the Marin Country Mart. There are even freestanding retailers in the various parking areas. Most assuredly, a good place to spend an afternoon or evening. ***Please note that I'm in two areas frequently southern California and Northern California. So I post my favorites in both spots.

I never been here before, but I really love this place. I am a big fan of everything they serve and…read morethe overall vibe of this place. As crazy as it sounds, I came here for some amazing beer and winter squash soup. I loved how this was a near total farm to table experience. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, everything I wanted from my California experience. My friends had Meyer Lemon Pizza (to be cut with scissors), and it was a delectable balance of amazing flavor! I also appreciate that they had really thoughtful service, making a really busy lunch time a pleasant experience. The only one minor downer was yes, this is definitely on the slightly more expensive side, even for the bay area. Nothing crazy out of expectations.