Red Whale Coffee - Mill Valley

Unfortunately, after 6 months of almost daily going and having positive experiences, I've had an unforgivable experience today with the owner. He was not wearing a mask and due to the mandate and a very contagious omicron variant that may not be that resistant against the vaccines, I politely asked him to wear one when he makes my drink. (geez, you could just take it off when I leave! I've never made a such a request. He had tantrum, saying he's over it, it's like the flu, shared he's vaccinated and boosted. He stormed to his car to get the mask, came back in clearly angry, and asked if I am vaccinated. Then added, he doesn't need to see proof. He made my drink and threw down the lid. I understand his frustration but he's a business owner and needs to show more respect for the comfort of his customers. One of his workers told me a customer always asked him to wear a mask while making his drink, when there was no mask mandate. He just did it. He should take a lesson from his workers. What a baby! He really should have been gracious and professional about it. Rude, immature and disrespectful behavior! I'll go across the street for my coffee to the Equator. Too bad the owner sucks Sol, Ethan, Violet and Jill are great!

Cool place with great coffee and friendly staff, if your hungry try the empanadas and enjoy the aesthetic interior.

Nice coffee of all types. Parking available; no mean feat in Mill Valley!

Coffee is great, we had a wild blueberry muffin that was delicious. Nice interior. Wanted to play the pin ball machines but felt it would disturb others. I noticed a strange smell walking in. Like mildew? The staff looked MISERABLE. Not a very welcoming feeling.

Coffee was good though they offered a 16oz option for a flat white, so I'm guessing that isn't ordered here too often. Seasonal fruit scone was good not amazing. Pinball and couch/chair setup is really nice. Staff very friendly. Rounding up from 4.5 stars...