Comforts

I am very bummed out and upset that I'm having to write this review right now. On Saturday I was craving comfort's chicken Okasan and I went to go purchase a $20 box of it. Unfortunately, there was fly larva on one of the nuggets that I was about to eat. I have never in my life experienced something like this. I honestly feel disgusted that I already ate chicken that has been contaminated by this larva. Please do better comforts. This is a very unpleasant experience for me not to mention an inconvenience. It will honestly take a lot for me to come back. I am honestly so upset right now. This was my favorite restaurant in Marin.

Really fresh, easy, allergy-friendly food. I had a great bowl with bean, quinoa, greens, and a poached egg. It’s an order at the counter, very chill place. Lots of sun, indoor/outdoor seating, and space.

We purchased our first not home cooked Christmas dinner this year from Comforts. A hard move to make, but we were absolutely thrilled with the food!! Everyone loved it, even the little ones! The stuffed Cornish game hens were tender & incredibly flavorful!! The glaze was yummy & added so much!! The rice stuffing was amazing… the cranberries adding a delightful holiday flavor! The garlic mashed potatoes were a hit… ate them all! The Mac & cheese (a kid favorite of course) was enjoyed by all, the roasted Parmesan Brussels sprouts were so yummy, and the roasted green beans were devine! An amazing dinner! Thank you Comforts for providing this meal for us!! See you next year!!

Comforts in San Anselmo truly lives up to its name! The Stuffed Pecan-Crusted French Toast is an absolute showstopper…cinnamon challah, perfectly crusted with pecans, filled with sweetened cream cheese, topped with fresh berries, and served with pure maple syrup. Each bite is a heavenly combination of crunch, sweetness, and creaminess. This dish is an unparalleled treasure and an absolute must-try! I also ventured into the breakfast enchiladas, which added a fun and flavorful twist to my morning. The creative and delicious menu, coupled with friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, guarantees a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Comforts is a must-visit for comfort food that exceeds expectations!

This renowned eatery in San Anselmo is famed for its Chinese chicken salad, a favorite in Marin County. My wife and I recently explored their lunch offerings and were thoroughly impressed. The vibrancy and freshness of my salad, comprising crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, raisins, assorted nuts, cheeses, and pecans, truly stood out. The service was impeccable, with our attentive waiter ensuring our satisfaction. The efficiency and happiness of the staff clearly indicate commendable management. And for those with a sweet tooth, their display of unique cookies and chocolates is a treat – speaking as a self-proclaimed chocolate enthusiast named Kevin! If you're in search of a top-notch dining experience, whether with family, for business, or with friends, give Comforts a try!

Such a yummy and delicious spot. Plenty of healthy options and gluten free options for almost anything you want.

Comforts is a Marin classic. Every Marinite knows about this place and their amazing Chinese chicken salad and chicken okasan. Definitely in our top ten for many years, and always a feature of family gatherings. So good.

I tried treats from every joint on this street and Comforts was my favorite by far! Great service, nice clean open environment. Delicious pastries! I tried blueberry muffin, a cookie, and apple blueberry pudding bread. So good!

This review is for the cafe. Clearly breakfast at Comforts is not a secret. We went twice this past weekend and we were not the only ones waiting at the door at 8am. The SO is totally in love with the roast turkey and stuffing hash. Given the opportunity, I think he'd eat it every day. (He did have it both days this past weekend.) I was a bit disappointed in the buttermilk-cornmeal griddle cake that came with my Farmers Breakfast. The taste was fine but it was tough. Chewy is just not an adjective I ever want to apply to a pancake. However, they more than redeemed themselves with the BAT Scramble. I'll need to try a few more items on the menu, but that could easily be my "go to" breakfast. Portions were generous. I took my scone home since the scramble and potatoes were more than enough. The SO had great things to say about their chai. The space is bright and airy, and tables are not so close together as to feel like you're part of your neighbor's conversations. If there is any problem with this restaurant it is with the service. As far as we could tell, there was only one server working the entire space - both indoors and out. Although she was very personable and was doing a more than admirable job considering, it was just too much for one person. (Management, take note! She's great, but could do with some assistance.) Comforts has taken the spot of our favorite breakfast spot in Marin.

Been a customer here since the day they opened, they even catered my baby shower over 25 years ago... friend and I like to go on a Sunday and stock up on things for the week ahead. The problem: the new layout to order is chaos and gives me major anxiety. It's poorly run and the staff is curt. I've seen some of this staff for years and years... do any of them seem to know me as a regular? No. The food has absolutely gone down hill and I'm specifically writing this about the Chinese chicken salad which has been a staple for me and consistently good since the beginning of time. Not last week. I couldn't eat the chicken. It was a weird consistency- like chewy but not overcooked- almost like rubber, I kid you not. I hate throwing food away but it had to be. Normally I would just contact the shop vs complaining here but based on all the other issues... well, I'm turned off.

Come for the famous Chinese chicken salad, stay for the comfy ambiance. Sometimes the line is super long, but if you know what you're getting, go and grab it. Closed on Monday and Tuesday, also closes early. Always a great place to have brunch and spend the day in San Anselmo. Take a stroll around the Holidays, go to the local library, and check out the shops. Friendly neighborhood, dog-friendly, great vibes - so lucky to have Comforts nearby. 'Til next time ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

You'll find Comforts on the main street in downtown San Alselmo. As others have stated, they are known for their Chinese chicken salad. So as a dutiful Yelper, of course I had to try it! When I was there, it looked like they were renovating the patio area so unfortunately the windows that adjoined the patio area were covered. Nonetheless, the ambiance is light and airy with interesting light fixtures. Prepare yourself for lots of chewing. The salad has all the elements of a good meal: protein, fiber, yumminess. Alas I bit into something hard and pokey. A clump of the rice noodles that would normally get deep fried into crispy and airy goodness had missed the frying pot. Instead it ended up embedded into the roof of my mouth. Ouch! Eating this could be an occupational hazard. Thankfully the rest of my salad was fine. The restaurant adjoins a deli area where you can buy said salad in bulk to take home. They also sell the dressing separately. Would be interested to try out other items from their menu next time.

Really enjoyed the Chinese chicken salad. Service was quick and friendly. It can get busy, but I never felt rushed to finish my meal. I'd happily return.

Classic. I was here 40(?) years ago when their infamous Chinese chicken salad came in the scene. My grandma brought me. It may have been the first time I realized salad could be delicious enough to be the first choice for a meal Came today because we were in the area and felt like salad. Nostalgia aside, and now that I'm a "foodie" and used to awesome salads , I can say the salad is still great. It has a good balance of almonds and chicken taste and the chicken is cut about the same size as the nuts. I'd like some cabbage added for health. But yeah, a good salad Bathroom grade: A. 2 single serve rooms. Clean and bright with nice smelling soap

One of my favorite parts of this shop/restaurant is the location!!! Down town San Anselmo is soo charming. Perfect for exploring and then stopping at comforts for a bite. We got the Chinese chicken salad as raved about on the internet (disclaimer: I don't love Chinese chicken salads I think they are good but like other salads better) BUT it was a really good chicken salad! The stand out dish is the French toast!! Pecan crusted and filled with some delicious custard! This made the meal worth it! They only serve breakfast until 12 btw! So crunchy and delicious. Service was fine. Nothing stand out but not a bad experience. We are outside and it was lovely. Indoor and outdoor options. Definitely will come back for the French toast!

We've been coming here for more than 20 years. Cathy and team are amazing -- excellent service and food!

Fried Chicken was really delicious! In fact everything I had here has been really fresh and delicious ! Super amazing service and lots of options ! Parking is street parking and they have indoor and outdoor seating ! Yummy food and ambiance is really chill. Highly recommended!

This place has great food! However, their process for ordering, paying, and getting said food is so unbelievably convoluted and slow. Every time I leave I just feel stressed it is so asinine. To the point it doesn't feel worth it to go there anymore. Please, can someone just use common sense and make your process normal and the same as everywhere else that works. And if the common sense is unavailable, just chat gpt it. For real, it's gotten so bad it's driving customers away.

The food was awesomely dying in the dining room. The new remodel is amazing. Service was perfect. I only have one complaint. They have these fancy salt and pepper shakers on the table and it is so gross dirty. I don't even wanna touch it on the table next to me.

I loved the ambiance here, it had a very chic vibe with modern decor. As always, I'm on the go so I grabbed the chicken salad, chicken parmigiana, macaroni & cheese and skipped the available sauce opting to just stick with the dressing which came with the salad. I liked this place and kinda wish I had just stuck with just the salad. The cold chicken and cold Mac & Cheese ruined the meal. I guess I was expecting them to heat those up and should have paid attention, my bad. I took the cold food home, heated them up and the taste improved exponentially.

Comforts is just That! Quite the cozy lil piece of comfort in downtown San Anselmo. It is always consistent with quality of food and its delivery! GREAT! I grew up coming to my granny's in SA and once I moved to Marin County I was stoked to have my GO TO a place

Have eaten breakfast here regularly as a local, and in the past it's always been good, but today we went at 9:45 and waited over 10 minutes to place our order, and then 30 minutes later 10:30 we had not received our food. We ended up walking out and going to another place. There were others who were seated after us and were served and done. Food is good but service is well below expectations unless you go breakfast expect to stay for lunch.

This was my first time coming to this particular restaurant and OMG it was so cute and quaint!! My brother and sister-in-law came here and said they have really good brunch and Boy where they right!! A lot of people were getting takeout items and apparently their construction/remodel just started the day before we arrived. Everything looked a little chaotic, but I guess they were pretty busy for a Sunday. I saw a number of customers walk by and then come back and ask if they were even open. After their response they were seated or got takeout! Lol I felt kind of bad for the employees working in such hard conditions, but they seemed to have everything pretty well organized even though they're walkway is a bit shorter and there's construction/plywood up all over the place as well as plastic tarps sectioning offered in areas. Lol we sat outside with our puppies and we were able to be seated and ordered/received our food within 10 minutes! I was actually a bit worried since I ordered the French toast and there was a sign on the menu stating it might take 15 minutes to make. I was very impressed with how speedy the service was!! I also wanted to order an iced coffee, but didn't get a chance to since the server seemed a little busy as well as the host who was trying to seat people and make sure the takeout customers were able to go inside to get their takeout, as well as dine in customers could get pastries from the takeout counter which was on the other side. It seemed as if they had two different registers inside, but maybe just getting into the swing of things or the new swing of temporary remodeling things caught the employees offguard? Nevertheless, I would love to go back to the place again and try more of their items since we loved the, fish tacos and the pecan crusted stuffed French toast!

Had lunch with a friend and brought home a bunch of sweet treats for the family. The rosemary chicken sandwich was wonderful- love the light airiness of the toasted sourdough. Solid sandwich - I'd come for lunch again The pastries however were a big let down. Not sure we would do pastries here. Apricot bar- had chopped diced firm dried apricots. In theory this may sound good, but the chunks of firm tart apricots was not to our liking. Wish they had reconstituted them or did a quick cook / breakdown for something soft and maybe sweeter. The oatmeal base - delicious. The raspberry strudel - looked amazing but the filling was made with frozen, bland berries. Hubby thought the topping was good. But this is going in the bin. Perhaps holding off on this variation until fruit is in season. Carmel bar - if you're craving Carmel - this is that!! Lots of Carmel on a shortbread crust. So rich we cut into quarters - not sure we would do this again personally. But if you love Carmel you should try. Coffee cake- was moist nice flavor and we enjoyed the following morning with our lattes. Total bill $47

I love this restaurant! My go to brunch place and it is reasonably priced. I love my French toast and their's is my favorite in all of Marin, keep in mind they only sell until 11am and then their lunch menu. The French toast is nice and fluffy with a pecan glaze and pecan pecan pieces, I love my pecans! The plate is worth ~$18 and a couple could comfortably eat for $40-50. They also cut a part for to go food if you dont want to stay long and it's really convenient, just take number and they will call you and you order.

Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad! Definitely have a pretty penny ready for it though. French toast tastes amazing! Service of the place is great; our waitress was very friendly. Parking is not very easy, but it's doable. I recommend trying this place once!

Good food and service. Nice atmosphere. Clean place. Easy to park. Attached Deli features more selection to take home.

Love this place. Best Chinese chicken salad and chili. Great for and addition to you meal at home.

They are rightfully known for the best Chinese Chicken Salad in existence. I have liked every thing I have had here, Chicken Okasan, Korean Flank Steak, cowboy bars, to name a few. The remodel is gorgeous. The outdoor seating is perfect for Marin weather usually and street parking is relatively easy.

My friend's parents use to order the Chinese Chicken Salad here, which I hear is the BEST! I have tried it and it IS good! Recently, I met up with a friend and stopped for brunch here. We got there at 10:30am and was able to get seated quickly. Had we waited another 1-1.5hrs, there would've been a wait. They have a good amount of seating inside and out. Place is clean and lively. Bakery area on one side; seating on the other. The service was ok. Our waitress took my friend's drink order and didn't even bother to ask me what I wanted and was about to walk away until my friend told her to wait. She would check up on us; but she didn't stop to ask, it was in passing. However, I noticed she was the only person waiting on all the tables outside. I feel for the workers (esp after the pandemic); so overall, she was great for the number of tables she had to wait on! The food was great. I had the mushroom and polenta with my eggs sunny side up. This was SO good and filling. I'd order this again next time I come back! Also, I had a vanilla latte w/soy milk. It was good but not as great as the coffee roastery just a few blocks down. Overall, I would definitely come back here again. I wanted to try their scones as I heard it's the best; but, I was so full that I had to pass on it.

Good place for healthy options good and large menu, they have a variety of salads and other dishes my favorite is the asian chicken salad. Staff is always very nice and fast but if you visit go with time because is always crowded, they are just amazing. Outside they have always tables but sometimes is super full. I love this place.

Always get the Iconic Chinese chicken salads They are delicious and you can even get them with a light dressing if you'd like. Citrusy and perfect for a summers get together.

They have the greatest Asian chicken salad I've ever had. It's so big that we had the rest for dinner tonight. Just get there early before all the High School kids get there. They seem to love it too.

Love the Chinese Chicken Salad. Anything else is ok and not worth waiting in line for. The service is chaotic and unorganized.

A couple times a month we come to this lovely place for breakfast on Sunday's. The service is fantastic and the place is cozy. You definitely have to grab their Chinese chicken salad.!!

Definitely a main state of San Anselmo culture. Lots of good bites. Great drinks, marginal with regard to gluten-free options. Great seating inside and out gets very crowded on the weekends. Plan on waiting for a table in this year.

Second time we walk in before 2:30PM and they said sorry we close the kitchen at 2:30 and no matter what I said they weirdly smile and just repeat . Been going here for years and years . The employees are in charge not an owner .

I was in the area and a friend of mine recommended this place for lunch, specifically the Chinese Chicken Salad. Turned out to be a great suggestion! This was by far the best one I've had. Not only was it delicious but it was also a very generous serving. There was chicken and almond slivers in every bite. The iced tea was also really tasty. Not only are you served a glass but also an additional small carafe. I wish I lived closer.

Back again for another amazing meal! The service is great. Our waiter was also our waiter at madcap the other night so it was fun to see a familiar face. Comforts is so special because they change out their menu often. My boyfriend got the short rib loco moco and I got the stuffed hash-browns. And we split the lemon blueberry pancake. And got mimosas. Everything was amazing. The remodel is also very well done!

I am very bummed out and upset that I'm having to write this review right now. On Saturday I was craving comfort's chicken Okasan and I went to go purchase a $20 box of it. Unfortunately, there was fly larva on one of the nuggets that I was about to eat. I have never in my life experienced something like this. I honestly feel disgusted that I already ate chicken that has been contaminated by this larva. Please do better comforts. This is a very unpleasant experience for me not to mention an inconvenience. It will honestly take a lot for me to come back. I am honestly so upset right now. This was my favorite restaurant in Marin.

I absolutely love Comforts! My most favorite item in their menu which I will never get tired having is their "Chicken Okasan." Generous serving of favorful chicken breasts, coated with panko batter, drizzled with some sesame seeds, then flash fried. When you cut into it, this tasty teriyaki sauce oozes out. Chicken Okasan is served with delicious rice and the tastiest sautéed vegetables. I usually ask for no rice, extra vegetables and a side order of 1 plain buttermilk pancake. I have been going to Comforts for many years now and I don't see myself getting tired of it. Apart from the many, many scrumptious items in their menu, service is friendly, warm and efficient! Comforts is also known for their legendary "Chinese Chicken Salad."

The local Red Cross center ordered two giant pans of Comfort's lasagna. Ooh, so, good!!! Each pan served over 15 people and there was plenty to take home as well. The traditional meat lasagna had to die for creamy sauce and tons of meat for any meat lover to enjoy. The meatless or veggie lasagna had everyone raving over it. I planned to go back and try it but my tummy was full with the corner toasty piece of traditional lasagna. This is a great place to cater large events. We order both lasagnas on separate orders and with the busy holiday both items were not ready for pick up at the same time. Be sure to call in advance for your order to be ready for pick up.

I saw this place featured on a Tik Tok and bookmarked it immediately for their "famous" Asian Chicken salad. We chose to enjoy it in the dining room. The star of the show here was a molasses corny bread that came to the table with butter, I asked if it was baked in-house and they said no, as I was about to buy a loaf to go!. We ordered the Asian chicken salad and some french fries to split. The portion of fries was humongous and I gotta say they were salted perfectly. The salad was good, but for my money the absolute best Asian chicken salad is Wolfgang Puck's Chinois Salad - his dressing has a bit of heat from hot mustard and includes those crispy bits of fried wonton wrapper. The salad here was well-chopped, and included almonds for crunch. Definitely delicious, but not worth the drive from San Francisco. We did also get a lemon bar to go, which was huge and tasty.

I live in San anselmo for over 20 YEARS. I've been coming to comforts for as long as I can remember! I've been a very very loyal costumer, and so when I heard that my favorite store was going to improve I was so deeply excited. Boy did that excitement turn into disappointment. The store has completely fallen off the deep end, there is ABSOLUTELY zero flow of the store, and it constantly feels like complete chaos. Why are only one of the three check spots being used when there are about 15 costumer in store? Riddle me that. The food is amazing and their matcha is top tier but even that doesn't make me want to brave the battle front that is comforts

Have loved their Chinese chicken salad for years, and I made a special trip out to get some today for lunch. What was once a lovely tangy dressing, is now a bland oily sesame oil with not one taste of vinegar. Super disappointing.

Comforts is the very best of Marin Take out. Owned by Husband and wife and managed by their daughter, it's literally an institution! We love the staff and how they change their breakfast menu often. We will always support Comforts! It's the best!

Food: counter food is delicious, restaurant food is just OK. Service: counter service is consistently snarky, slow, and confusing. Table service is consistently delightful. So it's a tale of opposites. Not a lot of other options in town, so sometimes the trade-off is worth it!

Very nice staff & wonderful food choices. We have liked this restaurant for many years.

If you look at my photos it probably goes without saying that I think the Comforts Chinese Tofu Salad is basically humankind's greatest invention, which is not a superlative. I'd give it 100 stars out of 5 if I could. Their offering the tofu version without needing to ask for a substitution is awesome, on top of which the tofu is richly flavorful--several omnivorous friends have said they prefer it to its chicken counterpart. The dressing is light but perfectly coats the fixings. Furthermore the staff is friendly without fail and the main drag of San Anselmo is perfect for eating outdoors. I drive out of way several times a week for this lunch and I suggest you try the same.

The Chinese Chicken Salad was amazing today...best one in five years or so! Was just how I remember it used to be!

The food is excellent whether you're taking out or eating in. Their iconic Chinese chicken salad is delicious easy consistent, and usually sold out by the end of the day. I've been coming to Comforts for over 20 years and it's a personal favorite

Yummy food. Had the Chinese tofu salad, eggs florentine, pecan crusted French toast, orange juice, coffees in the cafe and a fruit and nut bar from the retail side. The waitstaff is friendly. The display of food on the retail side is drool worthy! There was a significant wait being Sunday at 1 pm.

Very cute resturant with amazing service and food. Waited about 20 minutes for our table on Saturday but was well worth it. Definitely recommend.

Hmmmmm.... I have a mixed feeling about this place. This review is strictly based on "take out" experience. The menu posted on the door looked petty good so I decided to give a try. Inside, there are deli counter, restaurants and desserts counter. Items posted at the entrance door can be placed from the restaurant only. Staff were friendly once I got their attention. As for the food, tried Okaasan's Chicken Sandwich, few desserts (these items were from deli/dessert counters) and Hiyashi Chuka (cold noodles) from the restaurant. Okaasan's Chicken were slightly on a greasy side, the cold noodles were disappointing (not sure what kind of sauce they use but definitely not what I am familiar with) and desserts were good. If I ever return, then I will definitely try something different.

Chicken Okasan is now served warm in an enclosed container! Do you guys realize what that does to the coating? Yes, it becomes soggy instead of the crispy product that contributed to your success! I use to come in frequently but the quality of the food has taken a definite dive and the service is down right pitiful provided by folk who are clearly not enjoying their job. Add to that a very major price increase and what do you get? I miss this place when it was neighborhood oriented with friendly service, rather than the supermarket feel customers are getting now...

The service was unfriendly and unhelpful. And the food -- the worst chicken taco salad that I have ever had. A school cafeteria could do better.

Just had lunch at the new outdoor area (formerly street parking) and the space is so nice and well-planned. Had to give Comforts a shout out for giving up valuable parking spots to make lovely outdoor dining available. If you haven't been--go inside and buy your beverage and meal (for me it is the Chinese chicken salad) and have a seat. When you and your party are finished, please clean up after yourselves. There is lots of room, umbrellas, space heaters. Can't go wrong.