America's favorite coffee shop has several locations around Novato. At the Vintage Way location, customers can surf the free wireless internet and access the coffee chain's iTunes music library while they enjoy their cup of coffee or mid-day snack at one of 12 indoor tables. Customers can also choose to purchase from a variety of novelty items including mugs, coffee makers and CDs.
With a loyal local following, Redwood Bagel Company is family owned and family run by the Niehs and makes fresh bagels early every morning. It has a wide variety of flavors including plain, asiago, sesame and egg. Bagel sandwiches and a variety of hot and cold drinks are also available. Located in Tresch Triangle Plaza, you'll find Redwood Bagel is in the same shopping center as Round Table Pizza, Tommy's Salsa and Mangia e Bevi Deli.
Starbucks occupied a prominent spot in this downtown shopping center anchored by Trader Joe's when the complex opened in 2007. The coffee shop is about three blocks north of the Old Town area. This busy location serves the familiar variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, as well as assorted snacks and pastries.
The Batika India Bistro is an Indian restaurant located in Novato. The restaurant offers patrons an array of Indian dishes, including tandoori chicken, mango chutney and lamb vindaloo. The Batika India Bistro includes an outdoor patio area and lunch and dinner buffet specials.
Located near Harvest Market in San Marin Plaza, this Starbucks Coffee location has a relaxing atmosphere and is a true neighborhood gathering place for residents of the San Marin area. You'll frequently find people enjoying the sun outside on nice days and hanging out for hours on end because of the lack of meeting places in this sleepy part of the city.
In July 2011, Marin Coffee Roasters took over a corner location at Pacheco Plaza previously known as La Coppa, Bonavita and Prudie's. It is run by Tim and Tami Mock, who have another location (drive-through only) on South Novato Boulevard. Tim started in the coffee business at this Ignacio location in 1994 back when it was Prudie's Espresso. The 1,000 square-foot coffee spot is in the middle of the newly-renovated Pacheco Plaza and has additional outside seating, shade umbrellas and a prime corner spot. The place is a relaxing sanctuary amid this busy shopping center.
