Jane / Marin - Belvedere Tiburon, California

ayush kalani

Ideally, I'd give Jane/Marin a 3.5/5.

Jane/Marin offers a convenient location for a coffee and pastry break. Nestled in a strip mall with various stores, Jane/Marin provides a casual atmosphere for a quick bite. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a plus.

The bakery itself is quite colorful and cheerful. The flower pots outside and the bright green chairs create a vibrant first impression. Inside, the wall art explodes with shades of yellow, orange, and red. However, a minor quirk – finding the restroom can be a bit of a challenge. They don't have a dedicated public restroom, but the staff will kindly point you towards one in the back office if you ask.

Jane/Marin offers a classic selection of bakery treats – biscuits, cupcakes, croissants, muffins, breads - you name it. They also have a full coffee and tea menu. My friend tried their turmeric latte and a sweet treat (the name escapes me). Unfortunately, the pastry was quite hard and needed reheating, and he wasn't a huge fan of the flavor either. His turmeric latte also seemed light on the turmeric, tasting more like steamed milk.

On the other hand, my experience was much better. I ordered a chai latte and their banana bread. The staff was very friendly and readily warmed up the banana bread for me. It was absolutely delicious – light, delicate, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. I should have grabbed a slice to go! My chai latte was good, with a nice chai flavor that wasn't overpowering. However, it did have a lot of froth, which can be a bit much for some.

Overall, Jane/Marin offers a decent selection of coffee and pastries in a cheerful setting. The staff is friendly, and the banana bread is a must-try. However, there's room for improvement with some menu items, and the lack of a dedicated restroom can be a bit inconvenient. If you're in the area and looking for a casual coffee break, it's worth a visit, but keep your expectations in check.

Ena Ferdinand

Came in here to get something sweet on my way home … I was the next person to be serviced and an additional employee, older woman, came out and asked the person behind me what they needed and began to help them totally ignoring me. As a black person patronizing your business it shouldn’t matter what color my skin is. I should be treated with the same respect as everyone else. I decided to not engage in NEGATIVE behavior and simply noted to myself that I would not return 🤬

Shaun Stallings

Stopped by near the end of the day. Some of the tables were clean. The service seemed stiff. Still tipped because everyone is doing their best. Cookie was very hard, almost but not quite stale (confusing because some reviews say they run out of some pastries frequently). Pound cake was nice. Bread was hearty but poorly wrapped. A little short on value for the cost.

Barbara Levinson

For 30 years, Michelle Mason at Jane (formerly Sweet Things) has been making and decorating our families’ cakes for all occasions. They are always delicious, but Michelle’s artistry blows us away. In addition to being an incredible artist, Michelle has a unique talent for coming up with creative ideas.

My husband and I share a birthday, and because he was turning 81 and me 75, I suggested she write, “Happy Birthday to Us.” Michelle asked me about our hobbies and interests and proceeded to create the cake in this photo, complete with logos of our favorite stores, pictures of our hobbies, names of family members, and the Buckeye, where we had the luncheon
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Thank you, Michelle and all of the bakers at Jane, for giving cake- joy to our community!

Hillary Alexander

I bought 2 cupcakes today, a vanilla with chocolate frosting and a carrot with the usual frosting. Both were stale and hard as a rock. I'd heard about their place in the city and was told it was great. This was my first time in there and unfortunately, my last.

Maura Gallegos

I was happy to get a beautiful loaf bread along with these very addictive light and airy shortbread cookies.

Connie Seaman

Disappointing. Consistently “run” out of pastries by 9am (opens at 8) or they don’t receive their delivery. Again today—Sunday 7/14. 8:30am- no pastries! Did not receive delivery. Usually spend $30+. Today nothing to buy.

Megan Thomas

I’ve been going to sweet things my entire life. So completely disappointed in the change. The quality of the baked goods and coffee is mediocre at best, prices have increased (understand this is how everything is going), service is bad, untrained staff who don’t have basic social skills, and they’ve gotten rid of all my favorite items that I looked forward to making a trip to this spot to enjoy.

I have no idea why the choices were made to completely change the vibe, offerings and people but I will not be going to patronize any longer unless I hear they’ve repaired the damage. I know I am not alone, and see others that have made similar comments. You can’t ignore the community.