50 Best Coffee Shops near Fairfax

“Five stars across the board! This place is the best! The people who work here are super friendly and kind. Excellent coffee and pastries. The chai is spicy and not too sweet. Great breakfast burritos. Totally recommend!!!

Edit: Just went again; they are so nice!!! Love this place!“

“Went on a Sunday morning and even though it was busy I got through the line quickly and my drink was ready in just a few minutes. I got a black and white mocha and thought it was very sweet but in a good way. It can feel a bit cramped inside but there is plenary of outdoor seating.“

“Iconic Fairfax destination in the heart of town. Great food! Superb coffee! And wonderful friendly staff! Shout out to Mario who was both the cook and the server for my birthday outing. As it turned out it was also his birthday. Thanks for the delicious avocado toast, the yummy baklava dessert and the happy smiles, Mario! ¡Feliz cumpleaños!“

“Sanaa Cafe offers an excellent selection of coffee, desserts, and delicious Fatayer. The atmosphere is truly unique, featuring authentic Yemeni architecture and Coffee. It is a perfect environment for productivity; it’s inviting, bring your laptop and work while enjoying a Sanaa Adani Chai or a Pistachio Mocha. I also highly recommend trying our delicious pistachio cheesecake.“

“All the in-house made items are amazing! Love this place! There is no day that isn’t made better by stopping here! 💗☕️“

“I had the most delicious cardamom rose oatmilk latte! What a treat!“

“visiting from Portland and trying to dine local. This place was clean, prompt service and the food was so fresh and delicious. Looks like a place lots of locals come, always good. Good dog watching.“

“Love the place.“

“The coffee and tea at Sana’s Cafe are honestly outstanding. Every cup is rich, smooth, and so satisfying, and the teas are perfectly fragrant and comforting. I love going there because it just feels warm and welcoming the moment I walk in. The cakes are absolutely delicious—fresh and flavorful—and I can never pick just one. Their ready-to-eat Middle Eastern snacks and dishes make it so easy to grab something quick without sacrificing taste. Everything feels thoughtfully made and full of authentic flavor. It’s such a beautiful place to relax, connect, and enjoy amazing food, especially during Ramadan.“

“I had coffee this morning for the 1st time. The cafe has such a relaxing vibe to it! It was a nice group of patrons. The staff was very helpful. I've found my favorite coffee shop! 😋😋😋“

“Stopped here on the way from SF to Napa and it was the perfect coffee shop pit stop. They offer a great variety of coffee and tea options, many with a distinct Thai influence. The authentic Thai coffees and teas are especially noteworthy, with beans sourced from Thailand and roasted in-house. In addition to drinks, they also have smoothies, boba, and some food options. The thoughtful Thai decor throughout the space is beautiful and adds a unique charm, and the service was excellent. We ordered the Thai iced coffee and green tea—both were fantastic—but we’ll definitely be stopping again on our next road trip to try their boba.“

“Awesome coffee and a very comfortable space to sit and enjoy the coffee.“

“Best coffee in san rafael IMO! Lenny is really nice and always has my order ready! Nice vibe and close to my work! Highly recommend!“

“World Green Açaí Bowl Juice is an amazing place that truly exceeded all my expectations. The location is excellent and very convenient, making it easy to stop by and enjoy a great meal. The space itself is absolutely beautiful, well-decorated, cozy, welcoming, and extremely clean, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable.

I ordered an açaí bowl just like the one in the photo, and it was absolutely delicious. Without a doubt, it was the best açaí I have ever had. The flavors were perfectly balanced, very fresh, and incredibly well prepared. It was simply amazing and did not disappoint at all.

The staff deserves special recognition: the attendants are super polite, friendly, and attentive, always making sure customers feel comfortable and well taken care of. Overall, World Green Açaí Bowl Juice offers an outstanding experience, combining great service, a lovely environment, and wonderful food. I can confidently say that I will definitely be coming back many more times and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic place to eat and relax“

“Only popped in for a quick coffee during our drive but had to right a review! I got a dirty chai and it was MAGICAL!!! Absolutely delicious! My boyfriend got a black coffee and it was very good as well! Great place to stop for coffee! Didn't get a chance to try the food - next time! :)“

“Great coffee great service most of the time. People working there need to learn to communicate and let customers know when they are backed up so when they make an order, they understand how long it will take instead of letting them know after the fact.“

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“Great venue, excellent hosts and good afternoon tea. Always stop by before I fly back to the UK.“

“Thank you Marin Coffee Roasters for supporting the Lucky Run this past Sunday to benefit Novato High School's Safe & Sober Grad Night. We appreciate you! Safe and Sober Grad of Novato“

“This location is walking distance from my work which is fantastic. I go often. I wish I knew her name, but the vibrant blonde girl at the front register is the BOMB! The coffee is always amazing. The breakfast sandwiches and pastries are delicious. Couldn't ask for anything else.“

“This was my first time visiting Oddcha while heading home from San Francisco, and it definitely caught my attention because of the great reviews.
We ordered the Coconut Bomb and the Thai Twister, and both drinks were excellent. They weren’t overly sweet and had a really refreshing flavor. The boba also tasted fresh, which made the drinks even better.
Ordering was easy using their kiosk system. One thing to note is that parking is located behind the shop. It was a bit confusing at first since the store is on a very busy road, but once you find the back parking area, it’s much more convenient.
Overall, a great stop for refreshing drinks—I’d definitely come back!“

“Finally, good service, great portions, reasonable price. Might be my new go-to spot for Vietnamese, and I’ve tried almost everything in the area. The broth was yummy and they don’t skimp on ingredients like I’ve seen other places nearby do.“

“Absolutely delicious coffees and pastries!“

“Excellent food and drinks, healthy, creative dishes, high quality ingredients, delicious coffee and bakery. Casual and friendly atmosphere.“

“Fantastic tea and I’ve really only scratched the surface at R of T. I’ve been drinking the Cinnamon Cardamom tea for over 20 years and now buy the bulk 250 bag count. Perfect for in the evenings and before bed when a caffeinated hot beverage would otherwise keep a person awake.
The flavor is unmatched as I’m certain their other flavors must be.“

“Been coming here since I was a kid back in 1980’s Lorraine & Phil are very Sweet!? I feel like family here !!!“

“I love their lattes great staff very friendly!!!“

“Delicious breakfast today at Kitchen Novato. I had a custom egg white omelet with spinach and avocado. it was SO delicious and fresh. I also had a double espresso which was fantastic. My server Phoebe was friendly and knowledgeable. wonderful experience and looking forward to my next visit!“

“After the first time, I can't stop myself from going back. As you know, San Rafael has wonderful coffee shops. I have not found a bad one this year. Now, The Peets' down by San Rafael High School has a student effect for Adults. I usually hit it about 7 p.m. Heading North of the Border. I need to be alert but, rested. I get that here, Good coffee, kick back chairs & free Wi-Fi to stay up to date. After the service I get, I like to tip...“

“The best cappuccino in Marin hands down! Been going there for years -- the service has been consistently excellent and the pastries and cakes are quintessential Italian delicacies! Gary and Jeannie Rulli are the dedicated hands-on proprietors -- wonderful people and a blessing to our Larkspur community🥰!“

“This place has been a community bedrock for 20+ years. Always here for us. During covid lock downs, they set up their own food pantry (with the fridge getting electricity from the shop).

Churros are always a hit. Good coffee.
Come and enjoy.“

“Beautiful place. Top notch friendly service. Delicious coffee. Sublime location.“

“Very good coffee. The workers there are courteous and fast getting your order to you. I usually stop at this Novato location after I get off of a Golden Gate Transit coach from San Francisco, get my coffee, sit at one of the outside tables and relax before calling a LYFT car to go and visit with relatives. PEETE'S great coffee would be so much better if it could be served at a temperature where I would be forced to sipp it.“

“First time there. Had good breakfast and then listened to our friends play some great music. Have to go back.“

“Best pancakes in Marin. Got to be one of the inspirations for American Graffiti, it is so classic.“

“Great space to grab a drink and get some work done or talk with a friend! I got the yuzu lemonade black tea drink and it was really refreshing on a hot day. Service was great!
Free wifi, outlets, and plenty of seating/tables. Wifi is accessible from the outside seating as well, even extending to the little grass dog park area.“

“I have always loved the Gloria Jeans drinks in fact I used to work at the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario California at Gloria Jeans there it was owned by Katie Chuck a very nice lady to work for but unfortunately she closed her business I miss working there that was back in 2002 -2006 4 years I had worked for her I still know how to make every drink we had back then cold and hot drinks speciality drinks which were the holiday drinks I remember the measurements to brew coffee ☕️ for the day when you work there for that long everything sticks with you but as for today I’m sure many things have changed as the years went by but I do still see some of the same coffee beans we had back then I wish we had one here in applevalley California we used to have one in the Victorville Mall years ago but that one has gone out of business as well years ago please ?? someone bring Gloria Jeans back to the High desert of California Applevalley California we need one here desperately I’m so sick of Starbucks they overroast their beans which gives the drinks a burnt taste of course they will deny it there is nothing like a Gloria Jeans coffee ☕️ hot or cold simply the best you can’t get any better then Gloria Jeans Coffee..❤️“

“Really great cafe with delicious Korean food. The kimchee was delicious and each dish we ordered was loved by our group of 4. The protein bowl (both chicken and beef) were LOVED. I had the kimchee soup meal and it was amazing. Staff were kind and the prices were reasonable.

By the way, at this point all of the negative reviews are from 2+ years ago and the concerns they note (few options and small portions) were not at all what we experienced. A good sized menu for a small cafe and the portions were perfect - and we were hungry. I think they adapted to the feedback. The average stars here should be much closer to 5. If there were any hesitations at all the matcha and boba were not favorites (not bad, but not at the level of the food)

We will definitely be back!“

“The steamed clams and mussels were the best I've had in years. Perfectly cooked, not overdone and small like so many places. The ribeye was delicious and the mashed potatoes that came with it were perfect 👌. Fish tacos were complex and delicious. You can tell they have an artist back there. Service was great and added to the experience ❤️. We went with a toddler and sat outside, luckily most people were inside, but they were very kind and seemed to enjoy her antics which always makes it more enjoyable for the adults.“

“Ordered a seeded levain bread to go, a lemon scone and the blueberry maple syrup muffin. Perfectly ready early and was notified which was great. The muffin and scone were excellent…tasty! The bread, which is a tad pricey (12.50) was overdone on the bottom so unfortunately the overpowering taste was burnt. Decided to salvage the excellent bread by cutting off the burned bottom! I have not experienced this at other fine, artisan bakeries in the area. May have to try the epi!“

“I got one ice Havana, 1 hot Havana, it was wonderful.“

“Good food, good portions, good price. Hit the spot if you're looking for a breakfast diner.

There was a wait outside on a weekend at noon but all the parties were seat within 15 minutes.

Food arrived super fast. Would recommend and visit again.“

“The florist Vanessa is amazing!!! I ordered flowers for a friend all the way from Ohio and she went over and beyond to make sure they looked beautiful. She was so friendly and kind! Thank you Vanessa for making my day 💐“

“I don’t want to ruin this classic San Anselmo business’ income, but in lieu of a website or email address, I’m compelled to leave this public review in hopes that ownership sees it. You guys are over roasting your African beans to a criminal degree. Yirgacheffe and Tz pea berry are such delicate, complex beans, with so many floral / fruity / light flavors, that roasting them within an inch of their lives completely misses their point. Far be it from me to tell someone else how to run their business, but as someone with a deep knowledge of and passion for single origin light roast coffees, you guys shouldn’t do this to your (very expensive) Ethiopian and Tanzanian beans. Dark roast the other stuff. I’m sure most people want that. But please light roast those beans. I’m throwing away the one pound bag of yirgacheffe I bought yesterday, heartbroken at how burnt and undrinkable it is. For reference: V60 / medium ground / tetsu kasuya pour method. Side note: incredibly kind staff, and old school San Anselmo charm. Just burnt beans.“

“We recommend the outdoor seating area. When the sun is shining, it's absolutely stunning. Lido Marina Village exudes a relaxed vibe everywhere you look“

“location , Bathrooms and coffee“

“Great place to shop for food“

“The mocha there is great.“

“Easy in and out, plenty of parking and baskets, friendly staff - always helpful.“

“A great taste, very helpful, everything from merchandise to drinks and desserts.“