I’m a regular At the Marin Country Mart location as it’s near my office. I’ll occasionally stop by the Novato location but am constantly disappointed. Usually, it’s the service that’s a turn off. Today I picked up three breakfast Panini‘s For my family. No customization, just as it comes. I eat these very regularly From the Marin country Mart location. What I got from the Novato Café is something I would expect from a Dunkin’ Donuts. Dry bread, dry egg, sparse ham, and they forgot the cheese. Normally, the eggs are fluffy and more abundant, and the ham is thin cut, and warmly placed in the sandwich. Not today, the exact opposite. Overall, disappointing. This location does run out of items, especially pastries fairly quickly on the weekends. I don’t judge them for that because they’re a bakery and it’s first come first serve. But this breakfast sandwich order was so disappointing. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I used to appreciate that little Novato got a great café like rustic bakery. And I root for successful companies like rustic bakery being originally from Marin. I wish they would actually deliver a product that was worthy of me visiting them again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Marin4me
Rustic Bakery has stepped up their game. With their delicious bakery offerings, they also have wonderful regular easy breakfast food items like their tasty egg sandwiches. Their coffee is served in a ceramic mug, or in a large to-go paper cup. But they're serving up WONDERFUL COFFEE, not *just* coffee. I like that they offer both regular and decaffeinated coffee available in an insulated carafe at the self service station. For maximum pastry effect, ask them to warm your delicious pastry. Everything here is made at this eatery. Bring your kids so they can watch the bakers through the large plate glass window. The ambience here is wonderful. The service here is even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Croissants and More Pastries, Almond Croissant, Breakfast Burrito, Grilled Cheese, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Bakery, Banana Walnut Muffin
meltzer ogita
Great selection and super fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Benjamin Hansen
Rustic in Novato has gone way downhill. Just went in at 9:30am on a Saturday and there were no baked goods… AGAIN…..at a bakery. They run out of items I guess? Terrible business planning by management and wouldn’t be surprised if this place closes within 5 years. There were pretty much no customers there. Just sad. This happens too often here.
Staff hates being there and don’t really know how to make a good coffee.
The baked goods are delicious when they actually have their act together.
Skip Rustic and head over to Creekside, way better experience.
Love their mini baguette sandwiches. Their almond croissant is the *absolute best* I have ever had. I would say a little on the pricier side, but good for an occasional special treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant
Mark Kol
BUSSALICIOUS w for them pretty good food
Luba K.
Today we came for breakfast and were really disappointed how dirty this location is. Food quality is Okay. They always messed up with orders, especially when you ask to make a coffee in your way
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Angela Huidekoper
Overpriced, overrated, rude staff.
I ordered a latte and waited 20 minutes. When someone (possibly the manager) finally asked me if I was waiting for something, I told them I was still waiting for my latte. They asked for my name, then went toward the back and grabbed a cup that had seemingly been sitting out for a while. When the person brought it back, he put it down roughly without making eye contact.
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries, Bakery
Joy Jinkerson
The Food and services were Good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Croissants and More Pastries
Larry Frank
Great bakery/restaurant. We stopped in for a quick bite. Had soup and a sandwich with two pastries. Their bear claws are very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries
Rebecca Ellison
Great bakery in the historic district. Quiche, scones, croissants, and coffee were all outstanding! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries
Kimberly Knight
Very nice. Excellent service and good quality food. Nice for informal business meetings and good for anyone who has a casual luncheon date. Yum-yummy!!!
I’m a regular At the Marin Country Mart location as it’s near my office. I’ll occasionally stop by the Novato location but am constantly disappointed. Usually, it’s the service that’s a turn off. Today I picked up three breakfast Panini‘s For my family. No customization, just as it comes. I eat these very regularly From the Marin country Mart location. What I got from the Novato Café is something I would expect from a Dunkin’ Donuts. Dry bread, dry egg, sparse ham, and they forgot the cheese. Normally, the eggs are fluffy and more abundant, and the ham is thin cut, and warmly placed in the sandwich. Not today, the exact opposite. Overall, disappointing. This location does run out of items, especially pastries fairly quickly on the weekends. I don’t judge them for that because they’re a bakery and it’s first come first serve. But this breakfast sandwich order was so disappointing. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I used to appreciate that little Novato got a great café like rustic bakery. And I root for successful companies like rustic bakery being originally from Marin. I wish they would actually deliver a product that was worthy of me visiting them again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Rustic Bakery has stepped up their game. With their delicious bakery offerings, they also have wonderful regular easy breakfast food items like their tasty egg sandwiches. Their coffee is served in a ceramic mug, or in a large to-go paper cup. But they're serving up WONDERFUL COFFEE, not *just* coffee. I like that they offer both regular and decaffeinated coffee available in an insulated carafe at the self service station. For maximum pastry effect, ask them to warm your delicious pastry. Everything here is made at this eatery. Bring your kids so they can watch the bakers through the large plate glass window. The ambience here is wonderful. The service here is even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Croissants and More Pastries, Almond Croissant, Breakfast Burrito, Grilled Cheese, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Bakery, Banana Walnut Muffin
Great selection and super fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rustic in Novato has gone way downhill. Just went in at 9:30am on a Saturday and there were no baked goods… AGAIN…..at a bakery. They run out of items I guess? Terrible business planning by management and wouldn’t be surprised if this place closes within 5 years. There were pretty much no customers there. Just sad. This happens too often here.
Staff hates being there and don’t really know how to make a good coffee.
The baked goods are delicious when they actually have their act together.
Skip Rustic and head over to Creekside, way better experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Good place for breakfast.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito
Love their mini baguette sandwiches. Their almond croissant is the *absolute best* I have ever had. I would say a little on the pricier side, but good for an occasional special treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant
BUSSALICIOUS w for them pretty good food
Today we came for breakfast and were really disappointed how dirty this location is. Food quality is Okay. They always messed up with orders, especially when you ask to make a coffee in your way
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Overpriced, overrated, rude staff.
I ordered a latte and waited 20 minutes. When someone (possibly the manager) finally asked me if I was waiting for something, I told them I was still waiting for my latte. They asked for my name, then went toward the back and grabbed a cup that had seemingly been sitting out for a while. When the person brought it back, he put it down roughly without making eye contact.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Darling place.. excellent ? salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent coffee and muffins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries, Bakery
The Food and services were Good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Croissants and More Pastries
Great bakery/restaurant. We stopped in for a quick bite. Had soup and a sandwich with two pastries. Their bear claws are very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries
Great bakery in the historic district. Quiche, scones, croissants, and coffee were all outstanding! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissants and More Pastries
Very nice. Excellent service and good quality food. Nice for informal business meetings and good for anyone who has a casual luncheon date. Yum-yummy!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
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