I love the Cafe Frida Gallery. They have a great indoor and outdoor space for hanging out or…read moreworking. They showcase local artists and their pieces. They are truly a community-based cafe that offers a lot to this neighborhood of Santa Rosa. My wife and I stopped by today for breakfast before taking a nice walk through Juilliard Park and the surrounding neighborhood. I had a delicious breakfast burrito with added bacon. The flavors and textures of this burrito made me smile when I took my first bite. It comes with some spicy salsa that provides a nice tang. My wife had the Chicken bahn mix sandwich and this was also delicious. The sriracha sauce is quite spicy and the spice gets intense after several bites, but it's so so good. We also had a salted Caramel mini muffin that I highly recommend as just a little bite for dessert.

I walked in to Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You" playing on the speakers -- already a good start. The…read moremusic ranges from low-key to uptempo, setting an easy, unforced mood. The café is set back from the street behind another building, and the alleyway entrance greets you with a colorful mural. There's outdoor seating with heat lamps, but on a cold, damp day I opted for the warmth indoors. A few people were happily outside. Inside, the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Seating is varied and well thought out: firm but comfortable bench seating, a long communal table, two-person tables, and a cozy corner nook. Six skylights and glass panel doors bring in generous natural light. There was a nice diversity of people during my visit, including a baby and folks with gray hair. While the space isn't explicitly LGBTQ+-branded, there was nothing that gave me pause -- it felt neutral and inclusive. The staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered a caramel latte with almond milk, which was excellent: strong espresso, well-balanced foam and steamed milk, and good overall ratios. It was a bit sweeter than my personal preference with the standard one ounce of syrup, but that's on me -- and it's no sweeter than most cafés. I also tried the warmed apple turnover; decent, but not a standout (a bit mushy). There are books on the shelves, including children's books. Free Wi-Fi is available, and it feels like the kind of place you could easily settle into for an hour or more. Power outlets are plentiful and thoughtfully placed, including under the bench seating -- easy to access without being visually intrusive. Accessibility is solid: street parking is free and plentiful, there are no steps required to access the café or bathroom, and there's a private, single-person, gender-neutral restroom in an adjacent building. All around, a great place for excellent lattes, good music, and a relaxed, comfortable hang.

Cute bakery right down the street from the AC hotel where I was staying. This bakery is charming…read morefrom the moment you walk in. Staff greeted me, even if I was the only one there at 8am on a Monday. There were a lot of sweet bakery treats and limited savory ones so I elected to try the quiche which comes with a salad. My Marla chai was warm and comforting, perfect for a chilly Santa Rosa morning. The quiche was soft, moist and flavorful. The salad had chick peas, carrots, butter lettuce, and radish with the perfect seasoning of salt, pepper and a vinaigrette. It was both delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be back next time I am in Santa Rosa.

Marla Bakery is a bakery in the Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa. The space is really cute! Lots…read moreof greenery, colorful seat cushions and fun art fills the space. They have lots of options for food and drinks, but I just came in for some pastries and tea. The service was good and very helpful. I wanted to try the gluten free scone, because I'd heard good things about it. Plus, I had to try the Gateaux Basque, even though gluten is not always good for me. The scone was very good, especially with a cup of tea. I ordered the Love Tea, which is really worth pairing with pastries. It has a lot of warming flavors like cinnamon and cacao. The real star here was the Gateaux Basque. A soft cookie-like dough forms the crust while the center has a vanilla custard and a cherry jam of sorts. It has one of the most pleasing textures and flavors I've had in a cake. It is worth coming here just for this, although I will have to come back and try some of their other foods. I would also note that while the quiche looks really good I couldn't justify paying $15 for a slice of it. I realize it comes with a little side salad, but when I asked if I could get it without the salad they said they couldn't charge me less for it. Oh well. Marla SR is a great addition to this neighborhood! Come check them out!

Service here is always fast and very friendly. They have the best coffee cake and the slice is…read morehuge. I'm also a fan of their bagels toasted with butter.

I recently came in to this coffee shop really excited to try something new and was sadly…read moredisappointed. The iced latte tasted watered down and bitter. Almost like it had been sitting out for hours. Tasted very bland. the food was okay but i had originally came in to do homework. For some reason they don't have wifi? i think they need to shut down and think of something else.

Dropped into this hidden gem and was so glad I did! Nestled inside the RCU building off Cleveland…read moreits very convenient. I was greeted by at least 3 kind and friendly employees. I was told about the free tea and coffee from 9 am to 2 pm! I had a bagel and cream cheese for only $3! The salads looked so good I grabbed one of those to go as well! Large portion, fresh, and delicious! Perfect spot for a meeting too!

Amazing food. Fresh quality. Such a random location, but not busy at all. We were so pleased with…read morethe taste and freshness! Will definitely go again.

Sorry for the late review! We had a girls' day out in the area and stopped by this café--and we…read moreended up coming back multiple times that same day because we loved it so much. The drinks were amazing, and I really enjoyed trying their creative specialty beverages. The pastries were fresh and delicious, and we couldn't resist taking some home. We also picked up a few jars of jam, which made for a great treat. The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, making each visit a wonderful experience. If you're in the area, this café is definitely worth a stop. I highly recommend it!

Great spot for come coffee!…read more I got an iced latte and sipped it while walking around Antique Society. Honestly couldn't have asked for a better pair. They also have some really unique sugars, including date sugars, which I bought for my diabetic grandma. They weren't sure whether the date sugar contained added cane sugar, so they called the owner right then to confirm before selling it to me, which I really appreciated. Great place to stop for some coffee, and a bonus that it's tucked inside one of the coolest antique shops in the greater Bay Area.

Absolutely loved this little coffee shop! I ordered the turkey bacon and avocado sandwich, and it…read morewas delicious. The sandwich was moist and flavorful, not dry at all! The combination of flavors worked perfectly together and tasted amazing on my palate. The iced white mocha was also yummy and hit the spot!!

Absolutely loved this place! Exceptional customer service and attention, delicious food, and such a…read morecute vibe! And the price is right which is hard to find these days with inflation. I was in town viewing open homes to buy and would absolutely love to live here and frequent this cute little place. So glad I stopped in!

We had such a lovely visit to Fruity Moto! The shop has the cutest warm and cozy bike theme inside,…read moreit felt so welcoming and unique. The owner was incredibly friendly and took the time to chat with me and my son while preparing our order. It really made the experience feel personal and special. We ordered an açai bowl and a coffee to share. The açai bowl was delicious and fresh, perfect for splitting between the two of us! The coffee was okay, nothing extraordinary, but solid. Next time we'll definitely go for a larger açai bowl because we could've easily enjoyed more. If you're looking for a friendly spot with a fun vibe, good açai, and great conversation, Fruity Moto is worth checking out. We'll be back!

I really wanted to support this local business, but unfortunately, both of my visits left me…read moredisappointed because of interactions with the owner. The food quality is good, but the owner has a habit of patronizing customers. I was trying to enjoy the seating provided outdoors, but was asked to change the way I was sitting so that the owner didn't have to clean his own outdoor chairs and tables, a seemingly basic and expected part of owning a business. Overall, my friend and I did not feel welcome.

I was referred to this spot by a fellow friend of mine. She periodically goes in here to get…read moreMatcha. 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.

Went again to Branch Line today and had such a delish Iced Mocha, Warm Pocket thingy with savory…read morefilling, and choc/oat cookie. Again, such great service from the owner, she's really such a genuine and warm person. 12/10 FOR THIS PLACE!!!