Marin Coffee Roasters

the single-origin pour-over is probably where you should start here. marin coffee roasters sits on ignacio blvd in novato, a stretch of northern marin county that doesn't see a lot of foot traffic from coffee tourists, which means the people who find this place tend to mean it. they've built a reputation locally without needing to shout about it, and that kind of slow credibility usually points to something being done right at origin sourcing and roast level. if you're driving up from san francisco through the golden gate corridor, this is a legitimate stop, not a consolation one. the roasting operation gives the whole thing a directness you don't always get from cafes that outsource that part. come on a weekday morning, and bring time for a second cup.