Watery broken clam chowder. Over potatoed and lack of clam meat maybe 3-4 bits. Bowl $12 halfway filled. Pesto caprese, bread was good but lack of flavor and cherry tomatoes? Milkshake low key mid. All for $34, way overpriced. Luckily it was a snack not hungry and father and daughter time. read more

I am a creature of habit! Always get the same thing but it never disappoints. Their flat bread & Brie is top notch with the honey & garlic on there (oh wee). Can't go wrong with a vanilla latte either. I love the ambiance of this place with all the comfortable seating and when I went they did smash burgers! Yum To top it off- the staff was very friendly read more

The Falafel was The service was great and I can't wait to go back when I'm in that area.

First timer here. The girl behind the counter was really nice and welcoming. We had the El Rey chicken sandwich and the Sonoma Sam. They were just ok. Nothing special. Not worth the price. Will definitely try again though with the breakfast items to see if they are any better. Don't get me wrong....Super happy that Trailhead is here. Just hope to find something tastier on the menu. read more

Went to Trailhead last nite for their "Smashburger". Saw it advertised as the Monday special. Was not disappointed as it not your typical fast food or restaurant burger. Cooked just outside the front door, it was as though it was cooked on your backyard BBQ. Generously served with fresh onions, tomato and lettuce and a side of Tailhead's home made potato chips. We paired our burgers with a well poured glass of Walt Sonoma Coast 2020 Chardonnay. So nice to have a friendly neighborhood and locally run restaurant available for the North Novato families. read more

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Let's start with the welcoming patio that is clean, and welcomes at table ordering for folks with dogs. I am in the habit of leaving my dog in the car while I order, pick up my food and get situated at my table, then going to get my dog, but you can order from your table - which I didn't know until I got here. I love that. When I got to the counter I was warmly welcomed by the staff at the register, I was given a recommendation and the veggie breakfast burrito was delicious, along with one of the best chai lattes I've had in a long time. I got my food quickly delivered to my table. I sat and enjoyed my time doing crochet and watching families come and go. The energy at Trailhead is so welcoming, warm and friendly. The staff are happy at work, and I love the dog friendliness of this place, the food is great and it's an easy place to just be. 20/10. read more

I'm so happy this place is here and hopefully doing well! Great idea to convert the old Starbucks into a local place to have coffee and pastries during the day and drinks and food in the evening. There are nights when they have their house made pizzas and the place is packed! Staff is so nice, the place always looks clean, and the design is great. They added a lot of outdoor seating. Cozy sofa area inside and plenty of table seating. Very family friendly. Make sure to try the decadent brownie! read more

Burritos are ok but today I went in order three breakfast burritos got all the way home and they weren't burritos , so I went back and they did redo them but no sorry or anything for the inconvenience of driving back here after the wrong order .and no sense of urgency to get it to me won't be coming back read more

Good local spot- still unspoiled by the masses- great for intimate conversation beer- soft pretzels-wine -coffee -food menu too read more

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Loved this place. Menu was good, food was good. Staff was friendly. Love when out pup can join us for patio dining! We will definitely stop by again. read more

Food was good but pricey. ie. Wings $18.75. Beer and wine available. Order at counter with inexperienced workers. Awkward layout.

Ordered the Mediterranean Salad today and was extremely disappointed. The couscous was cold and lumpy instead of fluffy, the felafels were unrecognizable with no flavor and the entire dish was refrigerated too long before it was served to me. I asked to speak to the manager to give constructive criticism and was told there was no manager on duty. The most insulting part was the price of $16.50 an outrageous price for such a poorly tasting salad. read more

Wanted to grab something quickly to go. Yelp said open till 8 and this was confirmed on the window that it closed at 8. Walked in at 7:22pm and the young man working proceeded to tell me that they were closed. He stated that they just close early sometimes. There were people still sitting in the restaurant. First time going in and it's going to be the last. Really bad customer service. You should serve the customer if there is still about 40 minutes left before the stated closing time. read more

First of all, I love having this coffee shop here. However, I ordered the the bagel with lox and it was a beautiful presentation. But the lox was on 1/2 of the bagel and the tomato on the other half and the bagel was not toasted, so it was very difficult to eat, and not that enjoyable at all as the bagel got soggy. I'm not an expert on a bagel with lox, but I have had much better in my day. I don't think they should serve bagels unless they can toast them. I was also here a couple of days ago and my friend got the veggie frittata which she said was delicious. I ordered a scone which was just OK; it would have been much tastier if it had been warmed a little. read more

Trailhead sprang up where the Starbucks used to be. So glad! We dropped in for breakfast and the place was humming. They open at 7am. The coffee is good, all the expresso drinks Starbucks had, only better. More and better baked goods, too, made by local artisans, I think. We had the BIG BRIOCHE BACON & EGG SANDO ($10.95) which had a fluffy omelette with bits of sausage with gruyere, a pile of arugula, 2 slices of tomato, dijonnaise on a wonderful brioche bun. My wife had the LO.X. BAGEL ($13.95), smoked salmon and cream cheese with big capers. The ratio of sausage to egg was too small for my son. And the bagel a little too hard for my wife. Minor infractions. We can complain about anything. We'll be going back. read more

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Although they were busy, the wait for my drink was not long. A little pricey but one of the best mochas I have ever had. Five stars based on this one experience. Thank you. Will return for a milkshake and lobster roll. read more

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Trailhead is close to my house in Verissimo Valle. It's the perfect to have a peaceful cup of coffee in the morning before a hike or a tasty beer on a sunny afternoon. The food is great and the service is excellent (thank you Alex, Pat and Alexis). read more

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Yeah!! Check it out for all the good reasons. Spacious inside and out. Staff super friendly. Dog friendly patio Many healthy choices. We arrived 4 minutes after 11, not knowing the before 11 menu was no longer available to us. However, the delicious savory vegetarian quiche was still an option, we appreciated their flexibility. Approximately 3.7 miles off the freeway at the Atherton Exit, well worth the drive. read more

Matcha latte was great. Excellent service. Good outdoor seating. I had never been there before and I will definitely go back.

I like this place. However, even though they give some space if you want to order a drink and food and do some computer work or reading, it is not very conducive for that because they are pumping distracting (vs non distracting) music through the speakers rather loudly. read more

Trailhead is great for stopping in for a cold beer (good selection). We stop in before (or after) shopping at Harvest or while walking the dog. Nice addition to the neighborhood. I would like to see more food choices, but overall I recommend Trailhead. If you're looking for kid free place, this is not it. read more

I'll admit to being bummed when the Starbucks in this location closed. Maybe it was because the pandemic cut off high school customers? Maybe that chain was overextended? Who knows, but it did leave a gap in this shopping center - sorry, but getting a Pepsi at Subway's is just not the same as getting some fresh brew. So I was ecstatic when Trailhead opened up, not just with coffee and scones, but with what seems to be something approaching a full slate of options. Want a coffee before hitting Mt. Burdell's many varied trails? This is the spot! Want a beer after hitting Mt. Burdell's many varied trails? This is the spot! Just want to hang out with a hot dog and a root beer? This is the spot! As a bonus, the people behind the counter are always happy, helpful and expedient. Makes me want to come and come again. Wait... I already have! read more

Exactly what Novato needs! A really nicely conceived business that appeals on so many levels: - Coffee and baked goods - Fun casual food (with grab and go options) - Craft beers - with great options in the cooler or on tap - Indoor and outdoor seating - Close to Mt Burdell open space and great for pre or post-hikes/rides I'm a little concerned that the tiny kitchen setup is going to have a tough time keeping up when this place gets more popular - but fingers crossed. Also, my to-go hotdog (tasty and served Lobster Roll style) came in a branded paper bag with handles, in a half-compostable/half plastic clamshell and with a plastic-wrapped packet of compostable utensils. Major kudos for the effort, but I think there's an opportunity to lower overhead AND landfill with less packaging. You get the sense that there's real passion and effort behind this establishment and it'll be fun to watch them grow as word gets out. Welcome to Novato, Trailhead - we've been waiting for you. read more

My wife and I went to Trailhead for the first time today. My wife ordered the BLTA and I ordered the Tri-Tip Chimichurri (?). When my buzzer rang I walked to the counter in time to see the man putting tomatoes on a sandwich, after he got them out of a microwave. When I asked if that was mine, the young lady said, in a not very nice way, I didn't tell her to hold the tomatoes. She didn't ask either. We left. When I got to my car I opened the box and saw my potato chips all over the bottom of the box with no container holding them. Immediately, I envisioned somebody reaching with their hand into a large box and then depositing the chips in my box. I had 1/2 my sandwich, some water (I had just opened the bottle) and then went home to have diarea about 1 hour later. I did not eat anything else before getting sick. In the morning I had 1 cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal. In case you don't know how, they remind you about the "Suggested Tip" at the bottom of your receipt. read more

Ok this is what Novato needs more of. Places like this. Good healthy food in an amazing ambiance and a great outdoor area with very pleasant mountain views. It's great to see a business like this in the area. I hate to say this but I was hungry and didn't take a pic of the amazing sandwich I had which was delish. My daughter had the Beruvian pretzel. Coffee, pastries galore. Beer on tap and wine. We will definitely be back! read more

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Don't order the lobster roll. Horrible Big chunk of dry bread left in a warming oven too long with a tiny portion of lobster Really disappointed Staff was friendly but this is not a New England Lobster roll read more

They just introduced new items. Tri tip sandwich and a lobster sandwich. We tried the lobster sandwich that easily competes with the best of them. The owner said they get their lobsters fresh from lobster guy in south San Fran. The people here are as good as ever. Super friendly, welcoming. We just love this place! read more

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Went to Trailhead as we were visiting the area for a quick lunch because of the vegetarian options and cool atmosphere! We ordered the hot pretzel, beyond bratwurst, and vegan egg and cheese sandwich. The variety on the menu was definitely good, however, the food was semi-warm and pretty bland. We really enjoyed the egg sandwich, but the pretzel seemed day-old and the bratwurst left something to be desired. Based on my experience, I would recommend Trailhead for breakfast food, but can't speak too highly of the other menu options. However, service was great and staff were friendly. read more

Great staff, food, and ambiance. Conveniently located within minutes from my house. Ive been here twice and a great experience both times. read more

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Wow. This place is the spot. Gem in Novato. Jazz band tonight was on fire. What's on Tap was amazing. Great spot to chill with a friend or go solo. read more

Trailhead - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Novato, California

Stopped to grab lattes and a quick bite to eat. This was the first and only time we'll be going. We ordered lattes with honey & cinnamon. The cashier added it to our order, but they made us plain lattes. Our buzzer for our food never went off. We we got our drinks they were plain lattes. We were told we had to add honey & cinnamon ourselves, which is fine, but why not tell us that when we ordered? My drink was iced so honey would not mix in well after the drink is made. The food was not great. The tortilla on the burrito was incredibly think. The bagel was under cooked. It was toasted fine, but whenever it was initially cooked it never made it to done. It was smashed and had a super gummy texture. The iced latte had a weird after taste. Thinking it was from the straw because the hot latte didn't have the same weird aftertaste. read more

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One time l went there for a coffee and bakery and l was surprised to see flys over the bread looks so desirable l believe flys lay their eggs on the food read more

Good bites, nice selection of beers and great coffee. Menu is on the pricey side for what you get but it can be a good hangout if you can find a table. Staff is adequate in number and usually very helpful. read more

Finally! A place in San Marin to enjoy good beer, wine, coffee and food while basking in the sun at their outdoor seating area with friends and family. The staff is amazing and Pat, the manager, is super helpful in making sure they are stocked with your favorite libations. Trailhead is the perfect pit stop after a nice hike in the beautiful hills surrounding it. read more

Nice little spot in the San Marin shopping center with beer and wine...I wish they stayed open later and had a larger food offering though. Food and coffee has been mostly good... pop up pizza nights have been fun. It's a family friendly spot. My kids love the shakes and running around outside the patio. It was super packed, but had a really fun vibe, the Friday before the recent San Marin football game! read more

Foods, pastries & drinks are awesome along with the friendly people working. One head chef can sign ASL for deaf people. Highly recommended!! read more

Overpriced food, slow service Never felt so compelled to write a review but chewing on this lifeless, deadbeat chicken pesto sandwich put together by somebody who was reading the ingredients off the menu as he made it is whats making me do this. Nothing is worse on a weekday afternoon than eating a mouthful of sand. read more

This place serves the best coffee in the area! I'm a fan of their food menu, especially the new additions they regularly introduce. It's always a fun spot, and I admire their strong community support. I wholeheartedly recommend it! read more

I go back and forth but ultimately decided it's a 2 star. Living up the street I want to love it. I've been 3 times... 1st time I met a friend for a beer and the kids a milkshake and it was great. Great beer selection, amazing Oreo milkshake big enough for my kids to share... definitely made us want to go back again. 2nd time I grabbed a beer with a friend and my kids wanted sprinkle donuts. It was 5pm, I figured the donuts would be gone but there were some. The ones that are cake donuts with chocolate and rainbow sprinkles... nothing special. It was $9 For 2 dry 5pm donut?!? That's outrageous. That's a no go in the future. Beer again was yum. 3rd time I went for an iced vanilla latte- it was good. Nothing special. My kid wanted a bagel and cream cheese... it took forever to get. The staff prioritized about 5 coffee orders but nobody cared to make our bagel. After 10 mins we got our bagel. By the time we got to where we were going the bagel was so hard? I guess we should have eaten it instantly but after just 10 mins it was so hard and chewy... my kids couldn't eat it with their little teeth. I threw it away. Also $6 for a bagel and cream cheese that's tiny, smaller than the palm of my hand and actually inedible. Disappointing. I guess if I go back I'll stick to beer. The food is a bust. read more

My daughter introduced me to this place. I've been there twice: once in August 2023 and second time in September 2023. The first time I had a lobster sandwich (which was delicious) & chai latte. The service was professional & the place was clean & neat. The 2nd time, I returned w/my husband & it was not as good as the first time. Had same items: lobster & chai latte. There were plates on the tables that hadn't been cleared & the place was almost empty. Staff were talking to each other behind the counter not in a rush to clean up. They were friendly enough. I'm not going back - lobster was super pricey as well. For those prices, Zi expect a cleaner place. (Bathroom was clean). read more