I have mixed feelings about this Equator Coffee. The location is great and I enjoyed the relaxing, social vibe here, service wasn’t impeccable but at least reasonable on a busy Sunday morning.On the other hand, it’s definitely running over its capacity when I visited. There wasn’t a long line so I thought Id wait a few minutes for my latte but it turned out to be more than 15 minutes. Obviously people who were waiting were all over the place and sometimes orders were left un-picked up for a long time. Coffee was OK, unsurprisingly too hot but that’s just like most coffee shops in SF.
Coffee was great, but the rudest woman waited on us. Sad thing is I think she was a manager. Wont be going back.
God bless Helen for supporting the bike community and making the cafes a wonderful.post ride experience.
It was extremely busy, long wait and they didnt have regular coffee... Normally I like going to an equator coffee as I like their regular brew coffee.
They serve great coffee, and since pandemic response has started, the wait times have gone down by a lot (even though theyre serving a lot of traffic). There might be a lot of turnover with staff because 1 out of 4 times, the person at the register seems like theyre having a hard time with the menus and such. This is a great stopover for early cyclists on this route and there is plenty of space, visibility and racks for who want a bit of caffeine to boost the rest of their ride.
Great location and best coffee in bay area...but avoid PM after school traffic.
Hi- Love the basic cup of Joe, both decaf/caf...but having tried the chai tea latte several mornings, it tasted like flavored water? I did request less or no water, or more chai, no change to taste though, which should have that spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, delish flavors standing out in a hot cup order. I know this morning staff are super busy and getting out orders quickly for us, please take time to make the small changes we request and pay extra, we really truly appreciate this, and you!
The staff is impolite. We ordered an almond croissant and asked to warm it up but it was cold and impossible to enjoy. We asked again but they refused.
Staff seemed bored and indifferent. Coffee was good but not great.
Everything was delicious. Frittata sandwich, doughnut holes, banana bread, yum, yum, yum. Its been a while since Ive had an Americano, and their Ethiopian Sidamo beans did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious, rich, full of flavor
Love the coffee but they run out of items constantly. They will charge you for items they dont have and try to substitute something else after youve waited 20 minutes. Disappointing
Oat milk iced lattes are great. Love they dont do straws and have compostable containers
A lovely little shop in downtown Larkspur. Their cold brew with some oat milk and a light amount of sweetener is excellent. If it werent for the ongoing situation with COVID19 I would recommend getting your coffee to go and sitting outside in beautiful outdoor area.
I usually never post reviews, but I felt so bad after visiting Equator today! I don’t know what happened to Equator in the past few months but it used to be one of my husband’s favorite breakfast place to go. On our most recent visit, the cashier was extremely rude and sassy towards us. 25 minutes after ordering, the frittata sandwich was half the size but the same price as before, the bread was burnt, and coffee order was also messed up. I understand the job since I have worked in the restaurant business and know some days are difficult, but the staff now seems to had changed and this is reflected negatively on the food and the service. Sorry Equator, I hope this can be addressed!
They got my order wrong. I asked to fix it but they got frustrated. I asked to see the manager. They redid the order but it was messy, coffee spilled all over. Getting the order wrong then retaliating is not ok.
I love their avocado sandwich 🥪
Service was pleasant! The espresso in the cappuccino was smooth and there were quite a few pastry options including gluten free options. The drip coffee (Holiday Blend) was light and flavorful. The atmosphere is comfortable too!
If you visit Equator, I recommend trying the Matcha with oat milk! Super good! 5/5
Great coffee. Was a bit taken back today when guy pouring coffee jump another patron ahead of others. I guess a dollar tip per cup is not good enough.This gives me a chance of exploring for another go to coffee shop to replace equator
Equator is great for cyclists. The coffee is excellent for starters. Its located right on the main road through Larkspur. Theres a bike rack and a nice patio with amble outdoor seating and two clean bathrooms on premise. Also good for non-cyclists as well.
Nice people, love the location, and my Americano was outstanding.
Great coffee, nice area
Get a Johnnys donut here.
Coffee is excellent and always worth the trip. Nice sitting area outside!You get what you pay for!You want a cheap cuppa? There are lots of places that sell hot brown liquids.You want an excellent cuppa? This is your spot.
Coffee was really good, they made a great cappuccino. Seemed weird that they have no working outlets in the shop though and the one they pointed to outside didnt work either. Just havent encountered that before at a coffee shop.
Coffee was amazing !!
Easy to use app and dedicated bike racks
Very quick and efficient staff, line was well out the doors but we still got our cappys very quickly. Very tasty!!
Probably the best coffee around, but by far the worst ongoing customer experience with the employees that work there. A year ago I wouldve given this place a five-star review, but now each employee has an attitude of their own.
Equator coffee shops consistently pull an excellent shot of espresso and pair it with beautifully steamed milk. I always get the oat milk (vegan) which has both a phenomenal flavor and mouthfeel.
Good strong coffee
Popular coffee shop with full assorment of coffee, espresso etc. Food options are great on the weekend (quiche, breakfast tacos, Johnnys doughnuts) with mostly pastries on weekdays. popular with cyclists - have bike racks and good patio
Its a fun coffee shop! It can be a bit pricey!
Good espresso, efficient staff, nice setting, clean, good music. Small selection of food and snack items, ice cream. Drinks moderately priced.
Delicious iced cafe latte... wish I’d had the courage to say hi to the cute guy my age there at 4:00 today!
This is the road biker hang out spot when the weather is nice. There is not a large amount of indoor seating but the outdoor seating and atmosphere make up for that. Their dark roast was a little over cooked, but thats how i like it anyhow.
With Equator youre always assured of two things, really great coffee, and employees who never really seem to like the people who frequent their shops. Im not sure why, but no matter what location you go to, your being in the shop always seems like an inconvenience for the folks working behind the counter. With that said, the Larkspur store is a new location in a cute setting. Theres parking out back, a few seats insides and plenty of places to sit outside. Theres usually a small selection of pastries, donuts and in this location, ice cream sandwiches. Equator still offers the best coffee in Marin, so its a no brainer.
The best lattes and mocha made with oatly brand oat milk!! Purely decadent!
Definitely the best coffee in town, love sitting outside to enjoy both the location and the coffee.
The roasted coffee Equator offers is fabulous. The staff on duty my last 2 trips made my poir overs right out of the book, no short cuts. The brewed coffee was spot on, the pastries they have are delicious. I dont know if Equator makes them brings them but thy are good. The service is very friendly and fairly rapid considering the steady flow of guests coming in all morning long. Equator has been recognized as being up there as far being one of the top roasters around the country. Quality coffee, great pour overs and Cortados and great service make this a must try.
Best vanilla latte ever. Its out of the way for me, but Ill be back regularly. Great employees and music as well!
Relaxing outdoor seating. Great coffee and friendly service. Six bucks for a large cup of fresh berries.
Great spot for a bike ride break, awesome coffee
Good coffee but not anything special.
Lovely place and ares full of red trees
Fantastic cappuccino. The roast great beans, pull incredibly yummy shots, and know how to properly steam milk.
Nice and clean and good coffee.
Great coffee
Great coffee! Great people! Great environment and a perfect place to stop on a walk or bike ride.
Enjoying a double espresso and the barrista added a glass of mineral water. Classy!Great setting and very good coffee.
Best coffee in all of bay area...bar none...I have been to all bay area coffee roasters in last few years ... this is by far the smoothest coffee I have had anywhere.
Amazing coffee ☕. Amazing service. Always worth it! ❤️
Adorable coffee shop on an adorable street. Have a seat outside while you enjoy your drink!
A great spot thats bicycle friendly is a win win in my book.
High quality coffee. Classy - you get a glass of sparkling water with your expresso shotPleasant outdoor seating
Lovely coffee roast, sharp, but not bitter. Excellent wet cappuccinos!
Needs more space for queuing or something there was way too many people trying to order in such a small location. Though I have to give credit that they were out in the line processing orders on an iPad to speed up the process.
Solid coffee. Tasty cookie. Beautiful setting.
Great tea and coffee, very relaxing atmosphere, super clean restrooms! Perfect stop on our way North.
Decent tea (reasonable selection) and a pretty nice outdoor seating area.
Definitely the Best coffee by far and its great when you can support such a socially responsible co.
For some reason, the coffee I get here is consistently bitter and the staff is unconcerned. The other locations are consistently better, not bitter, so I drive out of my way to go to those.
Great coffee!
All those guys really are very polite when comes to serve you...
Great professional service. But more importantly was the great taste of the coffee I got. I live in Novato and wish there was an equator (hint hint) up in my area. Love the latte art. My barista made made me feel right at home. Wish it could be part of my morning routine. Its not stuffy like other third wave coffee companies. Very clean and no wait. Love the free wifi - password is greatcoffee no quotation. Restroom impeccable.
They have great pour over coffee
Any Equator locale is great - talented baristas making great coffee with quality beans is hard to beat.
Awesome coffee, good baked goods, love the atmosphere and all around great service.
Great location & nice selection of healthy eats
Pricey place, food is ok, coffee is good. Next time Id stick with the coffee, the donut was bland and the food was just ok.
Excellent coffee choices, nice little shop.
Bomb coffee, worth the wait!
Delicious cofee, friendly atmosphere
Relaxing place in larkspur to soak in the sun and conversations
Just opened. Free coffees! (only for the opening)!And they were delicious!
Excellent coffee and knowledgeable baristas.
Small shop but excellent coffee
Biker friendly!
Really good espresso and nice ambiance
Always a beautiful and tasty laté
Great coffee
Great coffee
Best coffee around.
Great coffee, fantastic location
Relaxed, tasty tacos.
Great coffee
Espresso passable to perfectionists.
Best coffee in Marin
Good and cosy