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Half Day Cafe -Kentfield Breakfast Hot Spot

February 17th, 2009 By Ginger Wilcox

I can’t believe I haven’t written about the Half Day Cafe in Kentfield before. The Half Day Cafe is one of my absolute favorite spots to meet friends for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Half Day is located on College Avenue just across the street from the College of Marin. It has been a Marin County staple for more than 20 years. The restaurant is tucked into a charming brick building built in the 1930’s. It was originally the Kentfield Garage. Half Day is bright and cheery with tall ceilings and huge windows. On a warm, sunny day, it has a great outdoor patio for leisurely dining.

I have never had anything I didn’t like on the menu. Half Day Cafe has phenomenal omelettes, huevos rancheros, and french toast for breakfast. Most of the breakfast options come with a choice of homemade pastry- their scones, cinnamon rolls and muffins are to die for! For lunch, there are many options. I typically go the lunch omelette route unless I am craving a burger and fries. My lunch companions often enjoy delicious homemade soups and tasty salads. Everything on the menu is fresh. The service is always good, and they happily oblige my coffee addiction with frequent refills. This restaurant is tops for me in terms of service and menu.

Where: The Half Day Cafe
Address: 848 College Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904
What: Breakfast, Lunch & Brunch

Marin Breakfast Hot Spots

August 16th, 2008 By Ginger Wilcox

Looking for a great spot to grab breakfast in Marin? Here are some of my favorite Marin restaurants for breakfast.

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Cafe Z Epicerie – Greenbrae – I really love Cafe Z. It helps that it is across the street from my office, but the food is stellar too. Crepes, great omelettes, yummy yogurt/granola/ fruit bowl.

Half Day Cafe – Kentfield – Amazing scones, tons of variety on the menu, great Kentfield location, nice atmosphere, plenty of seating. You can catch me Half Day Cafe often!

Dipsea Cafe – Mill Valley – A class Marin breakfast spot, Dipsea has to make my list. Still one of my favorites, all though the service has been really slow the last few times I have been here.

La Boulange – Mill Valley – The best lattes. Truly. Get the latte bowl! The quiche is amazing too.

Toast- Mill Valley – Huevos Rancheros. Enough said. Actually, I love almost everything I have tried at Toast. The service is always excellent, the food is delicious. Great for breakfast or lunch.

Hilda’s Coffee Shop- San Anselmo – Hilda’s is true greasy spoon and it is fabulous. Everything on the menu is excellent but the german pancakes? Out of this world. Share a stack with a friend.

Greenbrae Surprise for Burgers and Fries

July 26th, 2008 By Ginger Wilcox

Looking for a great burger and fries in Marin? Fifi’s Diner in Greenbrae’s Bon Air Shopping Center is a great little find. The tiny restaurant is located near Peet’s Coffee and Mollie Stones in the Bon Air Shopping Center. I first started going there for frozen yogurt but soon found that it is a great spot for a burgers, chicken and even a great caesar salad. I have been told breakfast is excellent too.

The atmosphere is very casual and kid friendly. Seating inside is limited but there are ample tables and chairs outside- a great spot for lunch on a sunny day in Greenbrae! This is definitely a great neighborhood spot in Marin for casual fare.

This isn’t a healthy stop (more of a greasy spoon type place), but it sure tastes good!

Try it out:

Fifi’s Diner
284 Bon Air Shopping Center
Greenbrae, California
415-461-3247

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