Marin Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Novato

THIS IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DRIVE-UP IN DOWNTOWN NOVATO. I go here every morning before work. It's great. The baristas are super nice and very friendly. Coffee is very, very good. I honestly think I like the seasonal flavors at Marin Coffeen Roasters more than Starbucks'. The toasted marshmallow lattee is to die for. Its not candy coffee like Starbucks. Marin Roasters strikes a perfect balance between flavor and coffee, so youre still tasting coffee as well as flavoring. Pastries are also surprisingly good. Coffee is the same price as Starbucks.

As far as "atmosphere", I go to the South Novato Blvd location which is a drive-up so there isnt really much atmosphere to be had to begin with which is why my atmosphere rating is 3 stars, but its still pretty cute. Do NOT take the 3 stars for atmosphere as a negative, its literally just because this specific location is a drive up building. The coffee place before them was also a drive up. The building they happen to occupy is specifically designed for drive up coffee. Also, they take walk-up orders and have dog treats. I don't know why they wouldn't do walk-up, but its still worth mentioning cause you can grab a coffee and a treat for your dog if you're on a walk.

The Ignacio and San Anselmo location however ARE sit down cafes, but I've never been there. Judging by pictures, they look very nice and are the place you want to go to if you want to sit down and aren't just picking up coffee and a pastry to go

TLDR the coffee is fantastic, I like it more than Starbucks, and the people are great. Go there. Support local and enjoy some of the best...

Pleasantly surprised by the quality in espresso offered here. Has many milk alternative options. Super fast service (great when commuting to work on a time crunch AND as a mama with a napping little one or a restless toddler) Found the food options to be fresh and even ventured out of my comfort zone to try a burrito (personally enjoyed a meat option and friend had a vegetarian option and both of us couldnt have been more happy with either) 10/10...

Yuck my Dirty Chai was just gross with no flavor or sweetness, but since I'd paid almost $4 for it, I took it home to reheat & sweeten to my liking.., but when I poured it out of my to-go cup into a mug, I did not recognize the substance that came out it looked like curdled milk with flakey floaters, rather than any kind of tea mix or even instant concoction... super ick, I poured it down the drain & will never go back to the Daily Grind...