Mill Valley Baking Company
About This Spot
Stepping into Mill Valley Baking Company feels like being welcomed into a warm, sunlit kitchen where the comforting scent of freshly baked bread and pastries gently wraps around you. Nestled on a quiet stretch of Mill Valley, this bakery carries the soft hum of a thoughtfully paced morning — a place where locals pause to savor moments over delicate croissants and morning conversations.
There’s an unhurried kindness in the way the space invites you to linger, whether you’re grabbing a flaky almond croissant on the way to work or settling in with a cup of coffee alongside a tender scone. The atmosphere is intimate and genuine, with a sense that each item is crafted with patient care and a touch of joy. It’s the kind of spot where you notice the thoughtful balance between tradition and creativity, whether in the perfectly layered pastries or the crusty sourdough loaves that occasionally sell out before noon.
What makes Mill Valley Baking Company stand apart is its quietly welcoming spirit — a bakery that not only delivers exceptional quality but also feels like a small community gathering spot. The owners’ dedication is reflected in every bite, creating experiences that feel both comforting and refreshingly authentic. Stopping by here is less about rushing through a routine and more about finding a quiet, delicious moment to appreciate the art of baking and the subtle joy it brings to a neighborhood’s day.
What’s Available Here
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Takeaway
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Delivery
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Breakfast
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Quick visit
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
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Credit cards
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
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| Wednesday | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Lisa Tennyson 08 Jan 2026
Karen’s scones know no match - just heavenly. And while you are there, grab an olive loaf (if you get there early enough - they sell out!). She’s amazing.
Anton Anokhin 04 Jan 2026
You can feel the love and care the team puts into everything they make, and they’re so welcoming every time. The breakfast sandwiches are amazing, the almond croissant is perfectly flaky, and the donuts are a delight. Honestly, everything we tried was just perfect
Lauren Giurata 17 Nov 2025
Drop what you’re doing and go to this bakery!! Everything we got today was so delicious — chocolate chip cookie, blueberry lemon scone, cinnamon roll, chocolate croissant. And it has the sweetest owner who makes everything herself. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Alexa Hotz 03 Nov 2025
A lovely bakery with the perfect size and quality of pastries. A great small business to support and enjoy!
Alex Keane 21 Oct 2025
Some of the best pastries I’ve had in my life — and I’ve had a lot! The chocolate croissant was so light and so flaky — unlike the too-heavy or -bready croissants you get most places. Chocolate chip cookies are the same deal — light, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, SO tasty.
Dumnoi 21 Oct 2025
I visited MV Baking Company after seeing great reviews and being in the area. The display featured a variety of tempting baked goods. I particularly enjoyed the lemon kouign amann, beignets filled with raspberry jam, cinnamon roll, pear croissant, and spinach and cheese croissant. I plan to try more items on my next visit. Although it's a small place, the quality of the baked goods reflects the baker's passion. If you intend to visit, it's best to go early; I arrived at 10 am on a Saturday and found many items are almost sold out.
Kristen Judge 25 Sep 2025
I love this place! I would go to Karen again and again for custom baked goods. First of all, whenever I stop by Mill Valley Bakery, Karen is there baking up another incredibly delicious creation. She's always a pleasure to speak with, and she's such a lovely person. I love going into the bakery to talk with her and see what she's created - whatever I get from sweet pastries to savory BLTs on baguettes, it is always on another level of deliciousness and freshness. Karen made a custom order of apple cider cinnamon sugar baked donuts for our wedding this September, and our guests were raving about them. I've had multiple people ask after the wedding where they can get them, and many told me they were the best apple cider donuts they've ever had! I agree, and I grew up in New England so I've tried MANY apple cider donuts in my life and Karen's are better than any I've ever had. Karen is truly talented at what she does, and I couldn't recommend working with her for any special event more highly.