“Great coffee, I always get the Mexicano with too much raw sugar and half and half in the morning. In the afternoon or on hot days the Whirled Famous iced coffee is the better of the two iced coffee options as it has vanilla and whipped cream for not much more. The staff are wonderful and great to talk to when you get a chance. Sometimes it can take a while to pay due to some Bourgeois wanting an espresso drink or taking too long to decide what they want at the window. Prices are very reasonable compared to Big Coffee along with the discounts for bringing your own cup or riding a bicycle there and after 2pm they have "Happy Hour". And last, the $1 donuts do not the hurt the wallet, just the waistline but are fresh and tasty. 😋“
“The customer service here had always been amazing. And the quality of the coffee is consistent and great. That being said, I often order medium drinks that do not fill up the cup. I want the amount of beverage I actually paid for. $7 for a small mocha in a medium cup is kind of a bummer. And please get lids that actually fit your cups!“
“As a former restaurateur and cafe owner I really enjoy your cafe. Service is always great, love the staff. Coffee is done well. Bagels are nice. Pastries are ok ...most cafe pastries are dry and ... Ambience is nice considering the space is a challenge. I normally would not give 5 stars, but Santa Rosans seem to give mediocre establishments 4-5 stars so I thought I'd give an extra star here. The bar in Santa Rosa is a bit lower than the Bay Area. One suggestion I have would be is to install a large mirror on the back wall that faces out to the street. Large !! At least 5 x 6 or more.. they can be found. While it may expose behind your counters a little, the lighting and perception of not windows will do wonders.“
“Delicious matcha latte, great coffee, alt milks available, gluten free options for the pastries and for the excellent avocado toast. Plenty of regular treats, too, for those who can eat wheat.Vegetarian options: Most pastries are vegetarian. Vegan avocado toast and alt milks available.Dietary restrictions: GF choices in pastries as well as bread for toasts.“
“Went there for the first time and met some friends. We all had the Mexican coffee which I believe had some shaved Mexican chocolate. It came out hot and in a tall thick glass. I wish I would have taken a picture as I did not see any on Yelp with that glass. (I was busy meeting with out-of-town friends.) The coffee was hot with just a hint of chocolate. It was really good. The atmosphere was and inviting with plenty of places to sit. They had a small room in the back and a small deck outside as well. I did not try the food but will be back in the future to explore further.“
“One of my favorite stops for a latte! I've been loving their seasonal tiramisu latte, so fun and aesthetic! Their food is also good, of course, cafe coffee and breakfast items are not cheap, I mean you can't even go to McDonald's without flinching at the cost, so be prepared for this to not be your basic cup of black coffee and croissant. I haven't ordered something at Retrograde that I haven't liked, bummer is, the place has become so popular over the years that a wait is almost always required when stopping in, with very minimal seating available.“