Dr. Insomniac's Fine Coffee, Tea, Smoothies & Cafe

Nice little spot to sit outside, drink coffee and eat.

The reason I don’t give tips prior to service. Ordered a German chocolate mocha, the server gave me a drip coffee then asked me what did I order. The server was laughing away as she was spraying syrup from a broken syrup pump, no apology for making an inadequate drink, just here’s your half done drink. I can’t make this up! I am glad that I used a gift card, I wouldn’t spend my cash here.

Fun small town coffee shop. Try the scuffins!

Privately owned and operated. Great food and drinks.
Support small businesses ❤️

We really like the vibe in this place: friendly, down to earth, neighborhood-style. Great outdoor seating with plenty of space. Lots of food options, and you get a good value.

This coffee shop is a must-visit in Novato!
Their Tuxedo coffee, a delicious white and black chocolate mocha, is clearly a local favorite. They also boast a great selection of tasty smoothies and a large menu with plenty of breakfast options. Despite a steady line of customers, even on weekdays, service is extremely fast – both food and coffee are ready in no time! While the scrambled eggs were a bit bland and the sandwich was just okay, the exceptional drinks and speedy, yet friendly, service make this a fantastic and relaxing spot.

Great outdoor seating with umbrellas. Noisy sitting inside due to the smoothie machines.
I might’ve given this all five stars if the staff had been kind or friendly. This was my first time here which was obvious because I was not familiar with the menu boards or their coffee selection. There were a young man working and a woman working. Neither seem to be glad I was here. They were abrupt with their answers and seemed very annoyed with me. I know this is a popular place, but I can eat at home and find good food to eat there. Part of going out is having a kind of person greet me.
This was definitely not that. Not even close.

I guess they are going on 30 years or so now. I remember when they opened. The best coffee drinks in Marin then and now.

The staff is lovely. Lots of family working here and when Im feelin myself I always get the scruffin its like a combo of a scone amd a muffin and it never dissapoints. I love coming here to work on my laptop, the setting is lovely and they have a great tea selection. You also cant go wrong with the smoothie options. Large menu and close to the smart train. Best coffee shop in Novato in my opinion.

Everything is super delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went in about 6am, no other customers yet, the one lady that was working was mean, and impolite. No reply to me saying goodmoring, or anything ,including my order. Never going back to such a miserable place again.

Fast service, great food and drinks. Definitely get the scuffins. Free wifi, lots of seating options : two rooms inside, lots of tables out front and out back. Truly a great local spot. There's convenient street parking and a free lot across the street, behind the facing businesses.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Signature Scuffin

The best chicken pesto sandwich! Great service with a smile 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Delicious mocha and coffee. They're treats are also spot on like chocolate croissant and cinnamon bun. Very kind service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My complaint is not towards the coffee or food, that’s was a 8/10, my issue was the service I got laughed at on my own face, I am not a big coffee drinker but when I have one, my go to place will always be Starbucks because of the drive thru, very convenient whatsoever I had always wanted to try this place and for the Halloween trick or treating in downtown Novato I walked by there and we decided to get coffee, I don’t know coffees names, but I never thought that someone will laugh in my face for a mistake anybody could made, my mistake was ordering a “Misto” instead of a “Café Au Lait”. They’re both the same thing, different name. The lady that ringed me up for it corrected me and told me the correct name, but when they handed me the drink that others Lady coment was “Medium Misto, Café Au Lait or whatever you called it” turned back and starting laughing with the coworker when I reached the counter to get my drink. I felt so embarrassed but my family was with me, my kids were with me, there was families around, was I gonna make a show in front of everybody and embarrass myself even more, of course not. I left but I still haven’t get over it.
My advice, Google the name of your drink before ordering because they do make you feel stupid here!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1