Garden Cafe
718 B St, San Rafael, CA
Crema's Take
“Nestled in San Rafael, this beloved spot excels at the unhurried art of breakfast and brunch, where fresh, thoughtfully prepared food pairs perfectly with their traditional coffee offerings. The garden patio creates an inviting refuge for lingering conversations—whether you're meeting a friend or settling in with family—while the genuinely warm service (ask for Carol if you're lucky) makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. With consistently excellent pastries and light fare that locals keep coming back for, this is where quality ingredients and genuine hospitality turn a simple coffee stop into an experience worth savoring.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
“Stopped by Garden Cafe for breakfast and had a great experience. The food was delicious, fresh, and nicely prepared. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes. The customer service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole visit feel welcoming and comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for starting the day. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu. Always great finding a breakfast spot worth returning to!”
The Garden Café was where I was to meet up with Marvelous Mini the Fan Dancer from Singapore to go over her routine for the much anticipated up and coming Muff-O-Rama out at the Bohemian's Auxiliary Hall out in the woods of Fairfax this March. It was her idea that we meet here at the Garden Café as it's her go-to spot for breakfast, she said she eats here 4 times a week, and the blueberry pancakes are Fire! And...That's exactly what I had, they were amazing! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ and worthy of a stop!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful experience at Garden Cafe. The food was fresh, comforting, and exactly what you hope for in a local café. What truly made our visit special was our waitress, Carol. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we sat down. Carol checked on us often, made great suggestions, and kept everything running smoothly without ever feeling rushed. Great food, warm atmosphere, and outstanding service. We will absolutely be back, and we hope to be seated with Carol again. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in San Rafael!
This place is legit. The servers are fast and friendly. Food was amazing. They have a great "garden"area, great place there was a group of gals doing gal lunch, and another table was a group of guys doing their thing. Another table was a retired couple, great, wide slice of society in there at noon on a Monday. I'll reiterate again the service was amazing, the staff seems like a great team. I got the chille quilles it was pretty good too. Great place to hang out and catch up and eat good food. My only complaint is that their draft beer selection is stuck in 1992 but you don't really come here to drink.
Very nice place for breakfast with tasty food. The place gets busy on the weekends but the service crews have a system and they get orders out fast. The patio area was nice and our waiter was great. Overall good place to enjoy a great breakfast and excellent service.
Crema Reviews
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