Wes "dachnik" T.'s Profile

I've been wanting to come here for awhile now, and finally got the chance. Thankfully, I was not disappointed.

This is kind of a throw-back to the burger joints of yore. Lots of stuff on the walls, a pretty extensive burger menu, and shakes to boot. I got the bacon cheeseburger and was happy. Portion was good, and with fries and a drink not a bad price. Some people will complain that this place is too expensive, but you can pay just as much for a burger from Jack-In-The-Box and not get the same quality, nor be supporting a local business. So there's that.

I really want to come here in the summer and just chill on the patio with a shake. See ya in a few months, M&G ...

They sell to the public, which is not really that useful unless you need a lot of meat. Like, a whole lamb's leg amount of meat.

They also have a huge commercial freezer, which is pretty cool. They rent space, which is super helpful to local producers who might be short on storage space.

I seldom give out 1-star reviews. This is because I am pretty generous regarding tastes and decor, and also because I think it's a little unfair to a business on some level. But Java hut, you get the infamous 1-star review from me.

I've come in here a few times, as it is on my route when I'm doing deliveries and pickups for work. The first time I came in it was a hot day in late summer and I wanted nothing more than an iced green tea. They obliged, but to the tune of $3.50. Are you kidding me?

The cost of iced green tea aside, I wouldn't give 1-star out for unfairly priced food. BUT, I will give 1-star out for food that made me SICK. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger (against my better instincts) and when it arrived I tried to make a go of it. I am an avid carnivore, and am typically not dissuaded from a burger, but this one smelled off and tasted just the same. I got through half of it (to their credit it was a large burger for the price) and put it down. Flash forward 8 hours, and my guts are killing me. I'll spare you the gory details, but suffice to say my intestines revolted, and I was passing nothing solid for all of the next day.

I haven't had their coffee, but I won't be coming in here again. To all those that love this place, you are braver, more fortunate souls than I am.

Pricey, but convenient location.

Good selection of wine, decent beer selection.

Haven't tried the sandwiches, but everyone says they are overpriced. I'll take their word for it.

For what it's worth, the staff is friendly enough.

Because I was at King of the Roll 2 I decided to check this place out. Needless to say, it has a reputation as a market that goes way back, and among many San Rafael-ites it is a multi-generational experience.

Great deli. Good selection of meats and cheeses. Not a bad liquor/wine aisle, and their cold drink offerings are on par with what you'd get at a United Market. Overall product selection is a mix between big chain and something like Whole Foods. Not as earthy and patchouli scented as the latter, not as bland as the former. Prices can be a bit more than the Safeways of the world, but on some level the particular charm of this market makes it worth the cost.

Four stars because of the cheese curds alone.

This place is kind of a throwback (or at least a corporate attempt at it) to the burger joints of yore. I just use the drive-through.

I've been to the other KOTR in Larkspur, and like it very much, so I thought I'd give this one a try. The first thing that struck me was that KOTR II feels much more like a Chinese take-out joint than a sushi place. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it is a marked contrast to the other location.

The sushi is decent. I liked the Firecracker roll if not for the spicy mayo and jalapenos, then for the fact that it is a baked sushi roll. Novelty has its place in my gastronomy. Other than that, more or less the same menu as the other place. We also had the seasonal pumpkin roll which was good. The Peking short ribs were good, but nothing out-of-this-world.

Service was OK. One girl with a few tables, she was attentive and got everything out without any problems. The facilities themselves are a little cramped, but if you've ever been to a Chinese take-out place before you'll not feel out of place here. They do have sushi-bar seating, though.

The nearby Bovine Bakery is notorious for being an "espresso-free" establishment, making Toby's an ideal choice for all your macchiattos, lattes, Americanos, etc.

The prices are competitive, and even for drip coffee one pays the same as at Bovine. Baked goods are not as plentiful, but they are locally produced just across the street at Stellina's. If you want espresso on the go in PRS, this is probably your best bet.

Oh yeah, unlike Bovine this place is CASH ONLY.

Came back here after quite a while away. One of life's little pleasures is how some good things don't change ... Suppenküche is one of those pleasures for sure.

Suppenküche is by now a very popular spot, and for good reason. The food is fantastic, the beer is amazing, and the scene inside is casual but refined. You might be rubbing elbows with a tattooed hipster wearing a Fedora and stunner shades, but is no Pabst to be found. Conversely, there could be a man and wife all dressed up, and they're sitting next to you on the big group tables, sucking back suds and eating bratwurst just the same. Great place.

I'm not really a fan of churros, per se, but I like this place. I was in the neighborhood because I needed to drop some things off to Delicious Catering (which is next door). Being near noon, and a hunger building, I popped in to see what they had on offer.

I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed they had sandwiches, and extremely pleased when I actually tasted my sandwich. It might be the Churro Station, but their sandwiches de jamon are definitely worth visiting for in their own right. Of course, there's also aguas frescas and Mexican coke, etc. Everything you could want in a small little eatery. Oh, and don't forget the telenovelas blaring from the TV the whole time. Gotta have that.

Another reason I love this place was because when I ordered in Spanish the lady went with it the whole way, and when she was making the sandwich looked back coyly and told me I spoke Spanish very well. Right then and there, madam, you made a repeat customer out of me.