Tuesday - Sunday: 8am - 4pm
The fragrance of Valrhona chocolate and French butter that infuse house made chocolate chip cookies are an aromatic calling card for a wee nook of a café which opened on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael in mid-May. Cinnamon morning buns and almond croissants are just a few of the decadent treats that practically beg to be paired with a latte. “We roast our coffee beans over oak wood, which brings out the beans’ natural flavors without increasing acidity,” says owner Ruchir Dave.
Blue agave and cacao-boosted smoothies join the coffee drinks atop the menu. Further down are avocado and brie-honey-truffle toasts and bagel sandwiches featuring Berkeley’s Boichick Bagels. In the remaining space, Dave offers a few small tables and chairs, a perfect spot to enjoy made-to-order gelato. Twelve flavors are planned but for now, look for mango, vanilla, pistachio, black sesame, and ube.
