21 Best Coffee Shops in San Rafael

“I’m highly recommend it ..I’m here every day“

“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! 😋😋😋“

“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!“

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

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“I thought this was an ordinary around the corner boba tea shop, the store presentation and their uniqueness really surprised me. Not only did they offer Vietnamese coffee made from equator coffee, they also offered a variety of matcha for matcha lovers like me. They pretty much have everyone covered. I also like that they have the option to do 0% sweet, which is extremely important for those who are health conscious.“

“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.“

“On our hunt to find “The Best Burgers” in the area on Google Map….Pretty close…We searched & found “Best Burgers”a great find for family-owned quick fresh to order homemade like burger. Lots of other menu options, full menu availableConvenience for time management & multi-tasking. Located in the Trader Joe’s parking lot @ Montecito PlazaWe had a super low battery on car, hungry & needed to go grocery shopping @ Trader Joe’s. Trifecta.We plugged into a ecar charger in front of the restaurant for Rockstar parking. We arrived hungry & left happy. We ordered a Cheeseburger combo with sweet potato fries. The place just had a huge crowd walk in before me, of at least 20 people. The cashier and orders with the kitchen were coordinated like a machine and no one waited for lunch.Thanks for Great Burger & service & Fries!

Parking: Not only a large parking lotElectric car vehicle charger & Trader Joe’s share the parking lot for convenience“

“Thai coffee beans caught my eye when this place showed up in a search. So, we went to check it out.
Location is in a strip mall close to the 101 freeway on-ramp and is surrounded by budget stores. Surroundings are modest and even though they have a couple outdoor seating options, the proximity to the freeway and associated noise made it less attractive to us. Indoors was pleasant but basic. Coffee and other beverages menu is extensive. A roaster is on display and they sell their beans by the pound. We had a flat white and a latte. The espresso flavor was nice, aromatic and smooth, a medium roast is my guess.
We would have liked to get a couple pastries but the choices did not look appealing. Asked the person at the cash register if the baked goods were made in house. Got a flat no and no further attempt to sell those products. So we passed and had just the coffee beverages.
Espresso drinks are reasonably priced and the quality was good, so we might go back when all we are looking for is just coffee“

“This is my second time here, and I have to admit—I forgot the name after my first visit and had been trying so hard to remember it because the rare beef pho is hands down my favorite I've ever had. I was literally dreaming about it! I was ecstatic to stumble upon it again (especially since I live almost 2 hours from San Rafael).
The food is just so good. I’ll definitely be back for that rare beef pho again!“

“The food was so good that I had to visit here 2 days in a row!

Monica, the owner, was helpful and patient as we asked about the various menu options available. We had kimchi soup with banchan & a protein rice bowl with spicy pork, and both were excellent.
The beverage options were great as well, including everything from Aloe Vera juice and Korean soft drinks to classics like coffee & boba tea.“

“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...“

“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..❤️“

“OH MY GOODNESS JAVA DETOUR IS AMAZING!!! ?☕️? It's a DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP WITH TWO SIDES!!! That means DOUBLE the SPEED!!! You get your coffee SO FAST you'll think you're dreaming!! The COFFEES are TOP-NOTCH, seriously GOOD QUALITY!! And the SUGAR-FREE SYRUPS? WOWZA!! So many options, you can MIX AND MATCH to your heart's content!! ??

Let's talk about FOOD!! They have BREAKFAST FOODS, both HOT AND COLD!! Perfect for any morning craving! You want a hot sandwich? They've got it! A cold parfait? YES, they have that too!! And the PRICES?? SUPER REASONABLE!!! Your wallet will thank you!!

The STAFF? OMG, the FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE EVER!! They make your day with their smiles and fast service! If you need your caffeine fix and want a quick, friendly, and tasty experience, JAVA DETOUR is the PLACE TO BE!!! GO NOW!!! ☕️?☕️“

“Clean. No trouble finding parking. I went to this location twice in one week. Both times it was not crowded. I'm sure they get rushes, but it was nice to be able to get in and out with ease. Walk in only. No drive thru. Standard Starbucks quality coffee. Nice location.“

“When I went there, they had no lines and the churros were only $2.84 for 3 churros. They were very kind to me and quick to serve. I was craving for churros and started searching. Lo and behold, there is a churro restaurant just exclusively churros set aside sandwiches and smoothies but now I know there is a churro place when I am craving for churros

Parking: Good luck finding a place to park as their parking lot is a shared lot.“

“This place is the best and I hope they never close! I grew up in the area but now live out of the country and my family has relocated to the east bay but I still make the 60 min drive all the way to Jelly Donut whenever I come to visit them. The owners are super friendly and generous, often throwing in an extra freebie too. We've tried 4 other donut shops in the east bay and none are even close to as good as these. Long live Jelly Donut!“

“My favorite coffee! Discovered this at Hidden Kitchen, and had to know who roasted it. Their decaf is incredible as well, water processed, bold and delicious. Very well priced, makes great espresso as well. Highly recommend! Looks like another reviewer had a bad experience at one point. The few times I have emailed Palin they have been very responsive, maybe they have changed their ways for the better.“

“I went to Graffeo yesterday to pick up 14 bags of dark roast coffee (which is delicious), and had occasion to watch Joey prepare the bags. What an artist of efficiency!! I can’t imagine how anyone could do a better or faster job of grinding, bagging, and sealing bags of coffee—all while being very pleasant and customer-focused.“

“The mocha there is great.“