Mill Valley Coffee Shop

Mill Valley Coffee Shop

4 Locust Ave, Mill Valley, CA

★★★★4.3(116 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This four-decade institution has earned fierce loyalty for its consistently excellent breakfast and lunch, with devotees returning daily for their legendary hash browns and fresh, generous portions. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between quick-service efficiency and leisurely comfort, with genuinely laid-back staff who make both solo coffee drinkers and lingering families feel equally welcome. While pricing runs a bit high, the quality ingredients and genuine care in preparation keep people coming back—even flying in from across the country.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesSlow sitTraditional drinksFull breakfastFamily friendlyMeetingsQuick grabLight food

Google Reviews

Chelsea Joy
★★★★★2 months ago

A little pricey but the food was perfect, the atmosphere was chill, service was super chill casual and so quick! I’ll be back!!! 🙌🎶👌

Hilly Gross
★★★★★a year ago

Been coming here for close to 40 years - delicious food and their hash browns are my hash brown standard! Great service, great food - so fresh and full of taste. Lots of menu options are prices really well, 10/10 recommend!!

T2
★★★★★2 years ago

Again outta town at a hotel in mill valley and looking for a place to enjoy breakfast before 0800 hrs. Interestingly, 3 of the 4 places I looked at weren't open until 0900 hrs or later... really choose the Mill Valley Coffee Shop because they were the only option open early. …

Samuel Frederick
★★★★★4 years ago

I am 75 y.o. & have traveled on 4 continents. Mill Valley Coffee is my favorite breakfast place on planet Earth. I live in NY but fly to CA regularly, & I never fail to come here every day I can manage. Owner Lorraine's subtle & gently humorous charm as well as flawless customer…

Tom K
★★★★★4 years ago

I love supporting the little guy, but this place was just okay. Service was definitely not overly friendly. Food and coffee were just okay. Very overpriced. ~22$ + tip for a small breakfast burrito some bagged home fries and a coffee. Average....

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