Comforts Cafe, San Anselmo
Once again we consulted Anna’s Cool Finds to find somewhere for breakfast on our way to Point Reyes. Last time we went to Bubba’s Diner on San
Comforts Cafe in San Anselmo
Anselmo Avenue and this time we picked Comforts Cafe, which is on the same street.
We used our new Garman (we’ve named it Camilla for her British accent) to find the place. This upgraded GPS offers a lot more refinements; better directions with exit numbers off freeways, names of streets, speed limits and it shows the actual speed we are traveling. Camilla deposited us right outside Comforts Cafe.
Comforts is a large, double fronted deli with a cafe at the side. There are seats outside under the awning. On week days it opens at 6.30 for takeaways and the cafe opens at 8.30. We timed it perfectly for opening time of the cafe.
The cafe is not large but it is bright and modern. Soft music played in the background. The tables are small and Formica topped. A padded bench runs along the walls on either side. At the counter there are four stools.
The menu is different with an interesting range of brunch choices. There was oatmeal on the list but I decided on the Comforts homemade granola with yogurt and seasonal fresh fruit ($7.50). Tom chose buttermilk griddle cakes served with real maple syrup and sausages ($11.45).
There were five pictures on the wall - opposite the entrance were two next to each other of green apples and near the counter were two more pictures of fruit, and a large oil painting of a street scene. Set on the back wall were three deep alcoves with ceramic pots in two of them and a pot plant in the lower one.
The napkins on the table were very nice. Although made of paper, they were large and thick. They also had the Comforts logo on them and underneath is written ‘Fine City and Homestyle Food.
The food is very good. My granola contained black and golden raisins, cashew nuts, coconut, almonds and pumpkin seeds. The furit wa sliced banana and strawberries. It was crummy. Tom enjoyed his griddle cakes and sausage. The coffee was $2.25 and he pronounced it as ‘good’.
Our server was cheerful friendly and efficient. What more can anybody ask?
There were two seperate restrooms. The one I chose (and I’m sure they are both very similar) was very good. The first thing I noticed when I opened the door was the pleasant smell. It was clean and the water was hot. There was one large picture on the wall of some persimmons In the corner was an antique drop leaf table with an unusual yellow orchid in a pot. All very pleasing.
On my way back to the table I took a look at the food for sale in the deli counter. Lots of yummy looking dishes. If you are passing this way and need something for dinner, this is a good place to shop. Oh, you lucky people in San Anselmo.
Yes, this is definitely somewhere I can’t wait to come back to.
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- Bubba’s Diner, San Anselmo
- Cafe Brasil, Santa Cruz
- Video Cafe, San Francisco
- Cafe Durant, Berkeley
- Auntie Mame’s Cafe, Scotts Valley
December 28 2009 12:12 pm | Breakfast Log
Jeff on 28 Dec 2009 at 11:55 pm #
Glad to see you two are back! Had me worried that my favorite travel blog might be permanently off the air!
I love Pt. Reyes and have been there many times. Sometimes we just go up there to get the Cowgirl Blue Cheese. I know we can buy it down here but it makes for a good excuse to go up there!
Jeff
Margaret and Tom on 29 Dec 2009 at 5:25 pm #
Glad to be back. We were really worried that we’d lost everything.
Point Reyes is a special place and we love every part of it. Next two post will be on Point Reyes.