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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.
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 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.
Point Reyes Station • $
At the heart of Point Reyes Station, Toby's pours lattes inside a working feed barn where you can grab coffee, animal feed, and a jar of local jam all in one stop. The garden seating and '60s hippie charm make it pure West Marin.
Sausalito
Step into a slice of Old World charm where Kyiv-trained hospitality meets Sausalito sunshine. Franko & Co serves up buttery croissants filled with strawberry or pistachio, Hedge coffee, and sourdough toast that'll make your morning feel like a European vacation.
San Rafael • $
Tucked into a San Rafael cottage with a jasmine-filled garden courtyard, this organic bakery serves creative pastries and sandwiches that feel homemade in the best way.
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Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Public House Marin · Fairfax
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Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
The Depot Cafe and Bookstore · Mill Valley
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Strawberry Village · Mill Valley
Sausalito Woman's Club · Sausalito
Novato
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Mill Valley
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Novato
Ross
Belvedere Tiburon
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Mill Valley
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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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Ross
Larkspur
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Mill Valley
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Novato
$
Tomales
$10
Stinson Beach
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Fairfax
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Belvedere Tiburon
San Rafael
Mill Valley
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Mill Valley
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Mill Valley
Belvedere Tiburon
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Greenbrae
Sausalito
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Fairfax
$
Mill Valley
Almonte
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Fairfax
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Sausalito
San Anselmo
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San Rafael
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Larkspur
Sausalito
Belvedere Tiburon
$$
Mill Valley
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Mill Valley
Belvedere Tiburon
$
Mill Valley
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San Anselmo
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San Rafael
San Anselmo
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Sausalito
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San Rafael
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San Rafael
Novato
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