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Red Whale Coffee

4.5 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Coffee shop

EspressoCold Brew cold brew on tapfresh pastriesfriendly baristas

Relaxed coffeehouse with bags of roasted beans, espresso drinks, teas and sweet treats.

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169 Paul Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903

(415) 906-6277

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Hours

Monday 7 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–4 PM
Thursday 7 AM–4 PM
Friday 7 AM–4 PM
Saturday 7 AM–4 PM
Sunday 7 AM–4 PM

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What's in the cup

What Red Whale Coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

Espresso 2 mentions

“Espresso flavorful but ask for it as a short pull and tea well brewed!”

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🧊 Cold Brew 4 mentions

“Their cold brew is rare and exceptional (and you can see it being made on site).”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 290 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🧊 cold brew on tap 5 mentions

“Their cold brew is rare and exceptional (and you can see it being made on site).”

🥐 fresh pastries 4 mentions

“Their latte and the croissant was amazing, as well as the person/(maybe owner) who was serving me.”

😊 friendly baristas 5 mentions

“The baristas are always welcoming, and the kids enjoy playing the vintage pinball machines while we get our coffee.”

What customers say

I like this place. It's a nice coffee shop and I can usually get in and out surprisingly quickly. They have a square card reader, and it keeps track of your points s ok that you can get a discounted drink every now and again. I love this, since I just dont like having punch cards in my purse.

★★★★★ — Amber, 2020-01

Laid back atmosphere with delicious coffee. Friendly baristas. Pinball machines and seating area in back. Cold brew made on site. Cold brew is great with different added flavor or not. Option of espresso ice ball for more caffeine if wanted too. All in all, I will return.

★★★★★ — Jessica, 2023-05

Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Espresso flavorful but ask for it as a short pull and tea well brewed! Great shop for coffee fanatic supplies, liked the rock memorabilia and pinball machines. Cool set up all around and will def be back to investigate more roast!

★★★★★ — Skip, 2022-04

I've been coming here for many many years and it is one of my favorite places on planet earth. The coffee is exceptional! Maybe the best in the state (and I've been to LOTS of coffee shops) It really is a magical spot, the team of baristas are absolutely top notch cool people.

★★★★★ — Stanton, 2026-04

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