Ponsford's Place - San Rafael

Delicious, inventive breads and pastries. Most made with unusually fine ground whole grain flour. The waiting period for the few days a week is open.

Perfectly executed bread cakes with wonderful inventive flavor combinations. Expect to pay a little more than you at a less bakery, expect your mouth to be very happy when you bite into their concoctions.

What if a world-class baker ran the eclectic little bakery around the corner? This is Craig Ponsford and Ponsford's Place is a work of love and a place of soul food. In one of the turns of the pandemic, Ponford's pop-ups have become weekly, as the teaching has slowed down. Sign up for the mailing list, eat the pastries (they are divine) and do not forget the pumpernickel.

Absolutely beautiful and delicious pastries! I'm so glad I learned about this place and I hope you'll try it soon. These are easily some of the best pastries in Marin! Your traditional Kouign Amann is a sight to see! The two that lead the place grind their own grains and use local ingredients. They are friendly people and I look forward to coming back to this place for years.

Show up or you will miss out. The guy makes what he wants and if it's not there, then don't ask(just kidding). The lady in the front is nice, mediator/cashier. This place should be in every neighborhood. The selections are delicious if you can get them. Line forms early outside and cash is king.