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Small coffee shop with some vegan sandwiches. Includes a vegan veggie frittata and a vegan breakfast sandwich. Range of plant milks also available for hot drinks. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 7:00am-4:00pm.


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14 Reviews

First Review by Forman

anmrise

Points +861

Vegan
20 Apr 2025

Good

Busy but quick service cafe, staff was very friendly. I liked the labeled vegan options, nondairy milks being 50 cents more is good because it’s less than the usual 75 cents or $1. The matcha was very meh, if you’re a matcha enthusiast then it’s not worth ordering. Staff quick to confirm specialty drinks that are/are not vegan (ube latte drink Not vegan due to dairy cold foam)

In total two vegan breakfast options, one vegan pastry option, and oat milk in the coffee bar area

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-20

Pros: Great & knowledgeable staff, Labeled food options, Only 50 cent surcharge for nondairy milks

Cons: Surcharge for nondairy milk, Matcha was just average

KanabVegan

Points +273

Vegan
10 Apr 2025

Tasty vegan breakfast sandwich

A homemade English muffin (which was perfect), a house made vegan patty, cheese and a basil puree made up the vegan breakfast sandwich. Was super tasty.m for 8.75. You could add a veggie sausage for 3.25 or avocado smash for 2.50.
The pastry case had a clearly marked vegan chocolate chip cookie.
Might also have to go back for the vegan pesto sandwich lunch special that was listed on the board.
Lots of seating inside but was full up at 10 am.

Pros: Lots of great vegan options

Unk

Points +1066

Vegan
30 Dec 2024

Choice!

Several sandwiches and baked items. Good coffee. Regrettably, most patrons are laptop "campers", parked for the day, not conversational. I know: an American thing.

Pros: Employees/staff pleasant and helpful,

Marieke🌱

Points +16

Vegan
14 Oct 2024

Already looking forward to our next visit

The maple hazelnut oat milk latte was a winner. Not too sweet, delicious throughout, a slight sadness with the last sip. The oat milk latte and oat milk cold brew (partner’s and friend’s drinks) were also great. We came here post-breakfast, so we’re excited to try the breakfast sandwich and other yummy-looking vegan options next time!

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-14

VictoriaKerr

Points +115

Vegan
04 Oct 2024

Good vegan breakfast

Had breakfast sandwich and chocolate muffin, both great!

SlyFoxy

Points +40

Vegan
05 Sep 2024

Tasty Vegan Breakfast Sandwich

No more vegan doughnuts here :(

The vegan breakfast sandwich is soooo good! I would charge $2 extra for the vegan sausage patty instead of 3 but it's very tasty and well put together!

Pros: Vegan Breakfast Sandwich , Matcha, Vegan milks

Cons: Expensive

Bhof

Points +18

Non Veg
25 Jul 2024

Incredible breakfast sandwich

I don't know what they put in their tofu breakfast sandwich, but that thing was killer. I'm here on vacation and going back tomorrow to have another. The coffee was great and so were the vibes.

rmitch

Points +166

Vegan
12 Apr 2024

Great Vegan Find…….

I just found this nice little spot in downtown Sebastopol and had a vegan breakfast sandwich with a turmeric oat milk latte and everything was wonderful. Service was fast very friendly. Look like everybody eating and drinking in the establishment was happy as well. What a great place and I will be back.
Thank you for being there,
Robert

amyvotta

Points +637

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Fantastic

Beautiful cafe w many vegan choices & delicious vegan baked goods. Coffee is stellar.

parsnipz

Points +102

Vegan
02 Jun 2022

Delicious vegan pastries

I was so pleased with the vegan chocolate donut - perfectly fluffy and the chocolate was distinctly chocolate tasting versus a generic chocolate donut. I also really enjoyed my iced vanilla latte with soy milk but I found it pricey for the size

Pros: Multiple vegan pastries & sandwiches , Non-dairy milks: oat, almond, soy

Cons: Expensive coffee for the size

susan4ou

Points +45

Vegan
03 Mar 2022

Yummy Vegan breakfast sandwich

Love vegan items on menu and in pastry case

Pros: Vegan pastries sand menu items , Salted caramel latte is delicious

EmilySemans

Points +32

Vegan
20 Jan 2020

Favorite cafe!

This is one of my favorite cafes! Organic & super yummy. Loads of vegan options for food & drinks.

Pros: Lots of vegan choices , Amazing staff , Tasty food

Cons: A little pricy

Maganda

Points +560

Vegan
19 Jul 2019

Great Breakfast Coffee Place

A neighborhood coffee shop with a fair amount of vegan options. We had the Vegan Breakfast Sandwich - a half portion of vegan frittata served on Red Bird Bakery levain with organic basil purée; and Cinnamon Oatmeal- Bob’s Red Mill oats with organic cinnamon, coconut sugar, raisins and toasted almonds. Both meals were hearty and delicious. Capped the brekkie with Turmeric Latte & cappuccino with oatmilk.

We also previously tried the Vegan Mushroom Melt -oven-roasted crimini mushrooms with bell peppers, garlic, basil purée & seasonal greens served on Pullman bread- a lunch sandwich served all day; & the Vegan Frittata -made by Chalk Hill Cookery with organic sunflower seeds and garbanzo beans with organic seasonal veggies (gluten free too).

Very cozy coffee shop in Sebastopol with cool and chill vibe. This has been our solid regular breakfast stop before any wine country adventure. Highly recommend.

Pros: Delicious breakfast and great coffee , Pleasant neighborhood vibe, Cool patrons and baristas

Cons: Bathroom -short trek outside in another entrance , Bus your own table

Forman

Points +6603

Vegan
30 May 2019

Good find

Been coming here for awhile now. I get matcha latte or mocha. They have a few types of non dairy milks too.
A few treats that are vegan as well, some are Chalk Hill brand. I’ve bought the bag of granola. I have not tried any of the items off the menu yet. They sound good tho.




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