Sonoma County may be known for its wine and beer, but the same devotion to craft brewing applies to coffee. Here are some of our favorite coffee shops in the area, from longtime local institutions to newer spots worth seeking out.
Santa Rosa
A’Roma Roasters
The brick-walled coffee shop in Railroad Square draws college students and artsy locals who come for the coffee and often stay late for live music. Choose from a selection of fresh roasts, including the signature Iced A’Roma coffee with vanilla, or try a silky cappuccino with a coconut macaroon.
95 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-576-7765, aromaroasters.com
Blue Bottle Coffee
The Santa Rosa outpost of the Oakland-based coffee company emphasizes single-origin beans and carefully calibrated brewing methods over heavily flavored drinks.
701 Village Court at Montgomery Village, Suite D5, Santa Rosa, bluebottlecoffee.com
Brew
There’s more to Brew than a regular cup of coffee. With rotating herbal-inspired lattes, craft beer and an open, welcoming atmosphere, it’s a good place to spend a sunny afternoon on the patio, whether you’re reading or, as we sometimes do, conducting an interview.
555 Healdsburg Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-303-7372, brewcoffeeandbeer.com
Café des Croissants
Pair your coffee with something from the breakfast or lunch menu, such as the Normandy egg sandwich with sausage and cheese or the chicken salad sandwich served on a croissant.
990 Sonoma Ave., Suite 1, Santa Rosa, 707-308-4243; 2444 Lomitas Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-544-6710, cafedescroissants.com
Crooks Coffee
Crooks is known for its creme brûlée lattes and wide selection of pastries, along with an airy, modern interior.
404 Mendocino Ave., Suite C, Santa Rosa, 707-791-3365, crookscoffeehouse.com
Land and Water Coffee
This Santa Rosa coffee shop has a following for its premium roasts and breakfast offerings. Try the vanilla latte year-round or, in fall, the pumpkin spice latte, with its cinnamon sweetness. The menu also includes avocado toast and baked goods from Sarmentine artisan bakery.
621 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-527-3731; 1301 Cleveland Ave., Suite B, Santa Rosa, 707-527-3725, landandwater.coffee
Little Deer
Formerly Cafe Frida, this SOFA district cafe offers simple bites including breakfast burritos, salads, croissants and scones, along with espresso and tea.
300 South A St., Santa Rosa, 707-308-4344, cafelittledeer.com
Redwood Gospel Bakery & Cafe
Faith isn’t a prerequisite for stopping in for coffee and pastries at Redwood Gospel Mission Baking Co., which opened in mid-April. The coffeehouse and bakery serves housemade croissants, scones, sandwiches, salads and espresso drinks.
2447 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, rgm.org
Rollup
The cyclist-oriented cafe serves espresso drinks, drip coffee, matcha and chai. Revolution Bread provides hearty toast options and weekly sweet treats.
121 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-888-1924, rolluptocoffee.com
SoCo Coffee
Part coffee shop, part taco bar, SoCo Coffee is a place to get both an espresso and a breakfast burrito. The shop also has a large collection of books to browse — just be careful with the taco drippings.
1015 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-527-6434, instagram.com/sococoffeeco
Kenwood
Pillowfight Coffee
Named after Kenwood’s historic World Pillow Fighting Championships, Pillowfight Coffee serves locally sourced coffee, tea, matcha and food. Try a latte with a seasonal syrup, such as the pumpkin, along with a pastry or slice of vegetable quiche.
8910 Sonoma Highway, Suite B12, Kenwood, pillowfight.coffee
Sonoma
Café Scooteria
If you need a caffeine fix while your motorcycle is being serviced, Café Scooteria may be the place. Next to Sonoma’s Wingo Motorcycles, the drive-through cafe pairs coffee with retro vehicles and is built around a 1966 Lambretta three-wheeled scooter. Pair an espresso with a croissant before heading down the road.
455 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-938-0800, instagram.com/cafescooteria
Smastad Coffee Roasters
Formerly Barking Dog Roasters, this Swedish-inspired cafe is a no-frills spot that has been roasting coffee beans to its own specifications for nearly 30 years. Locals flock to the funky mainstay for its coffee. For a cozy afternoon, try a classic cappuccino with a housemade pear-cinnamon muffin.
981 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-939-1906, smastadcoffee.com
Sunflower Caffe
On Sonoma’s historic square, this Wine Country brunch staple is not what you’d typically call a coffee shop. But its prime people-watching location and good coffee earn it a place here. Come for the extensive brunch menu and chai lattes; stay for the location.
421 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-996-6645, sonomasunflower.com
Petaluma
Caffeine Inc.
This coffee shop near the Petaluma Marina serves coffee and light bites in a laid-back setting with views of the water. Try a seasonal latte with avocado toast or a morning pastry. There is also a matcha bar with options such as strawberry matcha and iced matcha Americano.
775 Baywood Drive, Petaluma, 707-774-6016, caffeineinc.net
Della Fattoria
The chai and honey-lavender lattes are worth ordering, as are the baked goods. Start with a bear claw, chocolate croissant, focaccia or fruit galette. For a more substantial meal, there are pancakes, breakfast scrambles, eggs Benedict, salads and sandwiches.
143 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-763-0161, dellafattoria.com
Grand Central Petaluma
Family-owned Grand Central Petaluma sources coffee beans from co-owner Juan Carlos’ native Ecuador and serves locally sourced, South American-style empanadas. Popular drinks include the horchata latte and a rotating featured mocha, currently pistachio-flavored, made with hand-mixed chocolate.
226 Weller St., Petaluma, 707-774-6131, grandcentralpetaluma.com
Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co.
Founded as Petaluma Coffee Company in 1989, the business added tea in 1998. Founders Gardner and Sheila Bride have been serving coffee for more than 30 years. Sip a simple but robust cup of coffee or try a more elaborate drink such as the London Smog, made with espresso, chocolate powder, Earl Grey-infused syrup and a bergamot-peel garnish.
212 Second St., Petaluma, 707-763-2727, petalumacoffee.com
Cotati
Cotati Coffee Company
Full of local charm, Cotati Coffee Company serves creative caffeinated drinks and locally sourced pastries. Try the Almond Roca Mocha, inspired by the nutty chocolate candy. Coffee comes in a quirky “T-Rexacorn” cup — part Tyrannosaurus rex, part unicorn — and drinks may arrive with foam art depicting bears, dragons and other creatures.
8225 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, 707-992-0005, cotati-coffee-company.square.site
Rohnert Park
Sandpino’s Coffee & Brews
This all-day coffee shop serves coffee and matcha drinks alongside Salvadoran and Mexican food. 101 Golf Course Drive, Suite A3, Rohnert Park, instagram.com/sandpinoscoffeeandbrews
Graton
Graton Station
This weekend coffee cart outside the former Graton firehouse serves a simple menu of coffee, tea and pastries. Plans to expand into a full cafe and bakery include a larger breakfast and lunch menu with toasts, soups, salads and sandwiches.
3120 Ross Road, Sebastopol, instagram.com/gratonstation
Sebastopol
Retrograde Coffee Roasters
This Sebastopol outpost is a mainstay for west county locals who favor the Rocket Man cold brew, housemade hemp-coconut milk and specialty lattes. Matcha and turmeric drinks are also perennial favorites. The small-batch bean roastery began as a pop-up at an Oakland bagel shop in 2014 before moving north to Sonoma County and opening its brick-and-mortar location in downtown Sebastopol.
130 South Main St., Suite 103, Sebastopol, 707-827-8065, retrograderoasters.com
Taylor Lane Organic Coffee
Taylor Lane’s origin story is one of the more distinctly West County tales of local business. The roasting operation began in 1993 inside an old barn on a 100-acre farm on Occidental’s Taylor Lane. Formerly Taylor Maid, the Sebastopol shop is a destination for coffee drinkers. Try the lavender latte, a classic cappuccino or a drink made with housemade pumpkin syrup.
6790 McKinley St., Suite 170, Sebastopol, taylorlane.com
Wylde Playground & Café
This kid-friendly, health-conscious playground and cafe is a collaboration between the owners of Terrapin Creek restaurant in Bodega Bay and The Barn Fitness Collective. The menu includes coffee, kombucha, beer, hard cider and grab-and-go protein bowls.
500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol, Instagram.com/wyldeplaygroundcafe
Windsor
Grey Squirrel Manor
This woodland-inspired cafe takes its name and character from a vest-wearing squirrel mascot. The menu includes creative matchas, lattes and other drinks, with an option to add sweet, fluffy cold foam.
630 McClelland Drive, Windsor, 707-243-3551, greysquirrelmanor.com
Healdsburg
Black Oak Coffee Roasters
Black Oak Coffee Roasters serves coffee in a chic, minimalist setting. For something sweet, try the Lovers Lane Latte, made with local wildflower honey and bee pollen, or the Lavender Latte with housemade lavender syrup and an organic lavender garnish.
324 Center St., Healdsburg, 866-390-1427, blackoakcoffee.com
Flying Goat Coffee
The coffee at Flying Goat is good, but what to order? Try the Aztec Mocha, made with double espresso, Valrhona chocolate, chilies, spices, vanilla, organic cane sugar, rose water and steamed milk.
419 Center St. and 300 Center St., Healdsburg, flyinggoatcoffee.com
Quail & Condor
The bakery serves freshly brewed medium-roast coffee from Black Oak Coffee Roasters alongside pastries including croissants and oatmeal cream pies.
44 Mill St., Unit J, Healdsburg, 707-473-8254, quailandcondor.com
Sonoma Coast
Cafe Aquatica
It would be hard to find a Sonoma County coffee shop with a better view than Jenner’s Cafe Aquatica. At the mouth of the Russian River, the aquatic-themed coffee shop has a large outdoor seating area where patrons can sip coffee just feet from the water. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
10439 Highway 1, Jenner, 707-865-2251, cafeaquatica.com
Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery
A favorite stop on the way to the coast, Gold Coast serves coffee and housemade pastries on a deck surrounded by greenery. Try the Cafe Cubano or an iced mocha, followed by a cinnamon roll or bear claw.
25377 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills, 707-865-1441, goldcoastcoffeebakery.com
Roadhouse Coffee
This cafe near Bodega Harbor is filled with books, local artwork and stringed instruments, giving it a particularly cozy feel. Order the cinnamon-spiced Mexican Mocha, a local favorite, with blueberry coffee cake.
1580 Eastshore Road, Bodega Bay, 707-360-8856
Multiple locations
Avid Coffee
Formerly Acre Coffee, this local chain changed its name and ownership in 2021. Owner Rob Daly has spent much of his career in the coffee business, working at Wolf Coffee and Starbucks before serving as CEO of Taylor Lane Organic Coffee. Expect espresso and other coffee drinks.
21 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-772-5117; 2365 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-595-5984, avidcoffee.com
BoCo Coffee
This Vietnamese coffee pop-up is a favorite at the Saturday farmers market at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. Its signature egg coffee, or cà phê trứng, combines whipped egg yolk, sugar and condensed milk into custard-like foam over strong Vietnamese coffee. Seasonal teas and matchas are also available.
Pop-up schedule at instagram.com/drink_boco.
Plank Coffee
This trendy cafe serves coffee, breakfast bites, vegan options and milk alternatives. A popular choice is the Cinnabang, made with house-roasted espresso, sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon.
175 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, 707-395-0572; 227 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-894-6187, plankcoffee.com
Sunshine Coffee Roasters
Sunshine Coffee Roasters has been roasting small-batch organic coffee since 2004 and now operates two retail locations. Regulars praise its specialty horchata lattes and friendly baristas. If elaborate espresso drinks aren’t your thing, try the cold brew.
6656 Front St., Forestville, 707-887-1632; 1691 Highway 116 N., Sebastopol, 707-823-2664, sunshinecoffeeroasters.com
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