"The quality of the pastries was good...its just that some were stale, so not the fault of the baker. Yes, I also choose more off the beaten path type foods, but if you cant keep them fresh, then make more or dont sell at all."

"Old school Italian cafe with delicious pastries but also yummy salads, soup, and sandwiches. Great coffee too with ample seating indoors and out."

"It has been sad to witness the slow, steady decline of what was once the jewel of Larkspur, worthy of being profiled in The Atlantic Magazine and being compared to the great pastry shops of Italy. Now, the physical space is embarrassing to bring anyone to: taped-up seat cushions, peeling dirty paint, and decaying wood. The ordering process is badly designed, the staff is mostly unfriendly, and frequently gets orders wrong, forgets items, and certainly won't bother to tell you that your coffee is ready. There is definitely some kind of culture problem with the workforce; they all seem unhappy. The espresso drinks are pretty mediocre. The store also occupies two more storefronts than it uses for the public, making the block look more run down and abandoned than necessary. The restaurant does provide a nice public space with tables on the sidewalk, it's too bad it kills the vibe with the boarded up window look. The food and pastries remain mostly very good to excellent."

"Stopped in for a quick morning bite and coffee and was totally blown away. My wife's chocolate bomboloni was so delicate with the most creamy chocolate filling. I had a mortadella sandwich with artichoke and frisee and would recommend. Cappuccino was spot on, and my wife enjoyed her latte. I plan to stop in tomorrow for some pastries to take away."

"After an afternoon of hiking in Marin, my youngest daughter was enraged, so I decided to calm her down with coffee and pastries. It worked. We stumbled onto Emporio Rulli and I really wanted to love this place but something felt off. The food was very good and the service was stellar but the store was so empty that it felt strange to be virtually the only people there. Eventually, a few others stopped in but with the amount of pastries and cakes prepared, it appeared they were all ready for business and the customers didn’t come in that day. I look forward to coming back sometime soon as places like this really need local support. Don’t you agree? Michael Delehanty Compass Real Estate"