Red Whale Coffee

Red Whale Coffee is a small shop off the highway in San Rafael. The back lounge has pinball, a vintage popcorn machine, a record player with vinyl, mismatched comfy chairs and a little library. Indoor seating is mostly the lounge, plus outdoor tables. Parking is tricky, and drinks come in to-go cups. Cyclists often start rides here.

They roast on-site. The cold brew is the star, with a wall of glass gear. Try Krypton cold brew for something stronger, or nitro. There's a Maple Oat latte, a mocha and a vegetable quiche. On Sundays, they're at the farmers market.