upside
215 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA
Crema's Take
“Upside in Mill Valley is a gem that trades pretension for genuine warmth, with a crew (Keith and Stacie get special mention) who remember your name and actually want to chat with you while crafting thoughtfully made espresso drinks. The pastries are legitimately excellent, the vibe is cozy and welcoming—complete with blankets for chilly mornings—and it's the rare coffee shop that feels like a favorite local spot rather than just a caffeine transaction. If you've got a few minutes to linger over a really good breakfast sandwich and specialty drink, this is exactly the kind of place that makes you want to return.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This is my favorite spot in the area! Great coffee, great breakfast sandwich, best pastries and best of all…genuinely friendly people (Stacie! Keith! Alex!) who really make it a place you want to keep coming back to and a place that knows me (vanilla oat milk latte every time!).…
Should be called The Downside. If you can budget 12-15mins before work to stop for coffee, and you don’t mind waiting for the guy behind the counter with glasses to chat with any number of passers by only to forget your order - this is your place. If you could pull up, say…
This UPS Store location is very convenient and reliable for shipping packages, printing labels, and handling returns. The staff is friendly, patient, and always ready to help with packaging or choosing the right shipping option. Even when it’s busy, the line moves quickly…
Hey friends! This review is about sustainability only. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. And over 95% of the plastic that we send two recycling does not actually get recycled. Instead, it winds up in landfills, incinerators, and in our waters. That is…
The ambiance here is the best! So welcoming and chill. Keith and Stacie are so kind and serve up great energy along with insanely delicious coffee. They even have blankets to use if it’s a chilly morning and your chatting with the community. It is seriously the BEST start to my…
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