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Point Reyes Station
Wood-fired sourdough is the star here: naturally fermented, often whole grain, and baked in small batches that sell out fast. Grab a baguette and an espresso with house-made syrup, then settle into the blooming patio garden to watch bees drift through the herbs.
Novato • $$
Step into Kitchen and the pastry case immediately steals your attention. This cozy Hamilton Field cafe serves warm California comfort food, stellar in-house baked goods, and friendly service with a side of dog-friendly patio vibes.
Tomales
The San Francisco Chronicle calls it one of the Bay Area's best for good reason. Mornings bring Iced Pecan Rolls and ham and cheese croissants, then at 11 a.m. the ovens shift to Roman-style pizza and meatball subs.
San Rafael
Fresh-roasted beans, friendly faces, and fair prices make this warehouse-district roastery a local favorite. The owner's a sweetheart, and the vibe feels like coffee should: no fuss, just good.
San Anselmo • $$
M&H Bread and Butter bakes everything from scratch, from sourdough that draws weekend lines to buttery croissants and a seasonal brunch menu. Grab a seat on the front porch and settle in with a breakfast focaccia or a chipotle turkey sandwich.
San Rafael • $
Oak-roasted coffee from Berkeley meets artisan pastries and small-batch gelato in this blush-pink cafe. Twice-baked almond croissants, fruit smoothies, and rotating gelato flavors make every visit a treat.
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Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Public House Marin · Fairfax
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Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 AM
Madrona Bakery · Mill Valley
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Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
The Depot Cafe and Bookstore · Mill Valley
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Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
San Geronimo Valley Community Center · San Geronimo
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 PM
Comforts · San Anselmo
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Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM
Strawberry Village · Mill Valley
Toby's Feed Barn · Point Reyes Station
Sausalito Woman's Club · Sausalito
the shack · Larkspur
Novato
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Mill Valley
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Sausalito
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Greenbrae
Kentfield
San Rafael
San Rafael
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San Rafael
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Mill Valley
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Novato
San Rafael
San Rafael
Ross
Fairfax
Sausalito
Larkspur
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Belvedere Tiburon
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Mill Valley
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Almonte
San Rafael
San Anselmo
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San Rafael
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Fairfax
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San Rafael
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Sausalito
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Larkspur
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Corte Madera
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Novato
Ross
San Rafael
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Larkspur
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Mill Valley
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Belvedere Tiburon
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Novato
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Novato
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Mill Valley
Tomales
$10
Novato
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Fairfax
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San Rafael
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Novato
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Stinson Beach
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Point Reyes Station
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San Rafael
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San Rafael
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