Element Coffee and Tea Bar

Coffee = excellent (nice and hot)
Service = spectacular
Atmosphere = excellent
Will be back again tomorrow!

I LOVE this coffee shop. It’s more of a locals spot, but I work in Tiburon, so now its my spot too! They have the most flavorful coffees and the most friendly and knowledgeable staff. If there was ever anything you could possibly want to know about coffee, just talk to Tommy. The owner is frequently on the premises and very personable. Kid friendly. Dog friendly. Support small local business too!
Pass by Starbucks and go to Element!

Great atmosphere and excellent coffee! The staff is friendly and the owner, Stephanie is great, and fun to chat with. Their Kouign Amann is unreal! this is a must visit if you are in Tiburon or Belvedere.

Great espresso drinks prepared by people that know what they’re doing. Coming from SF, I can’t drink any of the coffee served in Tiburon except that prepared by Element. Wish these guys were open on Sundays though. That has turned into my drip day, but I would love it if Element was an option.

Amazing coffee, attention to detail, and cinnamon buns to die for! My new regular coffee haunt.

I was very skeptical of this 12 review, 5-​star coffee shop in Tiburon. The small town of Tiburon has very few reviews overall, which doesn’t surprise me since their residents are older, very wealthy and have other things they’d rather do than write Unilocal reviews. I often find that small towns are more generous with their 5 star reviews because they don’t have other options to compare to, and typically are reviewed by tourists.
Element is a true 5 star coffee shop.
Element Coffee is a cute, modern coffee shop with a few outdoor seating in a shared patio space in the back. They offer a basic coffee menu, some quality curated teas (from Red Blossom), and specialty items like their delicious spicy mocha. They also offer a variety of sugar alternatives — regular honey, organic raw honey, splenda, stevia, white and brown sugar. The two guys who worked here were super friendly and seemed to really care about their products. They even let me try some of the Guittard chocolate which they melt fresh into each mocha, and it was delicious.
* SPICY MOCHA ($ 4ish?) — 5 STARS:
This mocha is one of the best I’ve ever had. It is a concoction of a house-​made sweet and spicy sauce, mixed with freshly melted Guittard chocolate rounds (~68% dark), which mixed perfectly with espresso and steamed milk. It tasted rich of both chocolate and coffee, while being slightly spicy and perfectly sweet.
* AMERICANO — 3.5 STARS:
Standard Americano, a bit on the expensive side. I appreciate the high quality sugar alternatives that they offer.
Expensive but cute coffee shop with quality ingredients across the board. Definitely a must visit if you’re looking for coffee, make sure to get the mocha!

I visited Tiburon last month and happened to find this coffee shop from all the wonderful Unilocal reviews. The coffee and service far exceeded my expectations. The coffee was incredible!

Quality coffee (Verve) and skilled baristas. My kids loved the artwork in my latte foam.

Amazing service, super knowledgeable, outgoing, and enthusiastic. Great little vibe and pretty conveniently located for Tiburon folk. I look forward to coming back!

Elements is the coffee shop Starbucks and Peers should aspire to be. Excellent! The variety of drinks and best cappuccinos in town.

Element is a Tiburon gem. A Santa Cruz native, I truly appreciate that they use Verve roasters. The coffee is good. REALLY good. The seasonal pumpkin spice latte is made fresh with pure pumpkin purée. Amazing. Their baristas are friendly, well trained, and highly skilled. Their latte art is absolutely adorable. Their pastries and snacks are high end, organic and absolutely delicious. The owner, Stephanie, is so great at connecting with the community. What a wonderful new addition to the Boardwalk courtyard.

They also sell Verve from Santa Cruz, who’s Sermon is perhaps one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had.
Love this place… real baristas, real gourmet, small batch, high end, delicious, fresh roasted coffee. Some of the strongest ristretto espresso pours, cold brew iced coffee, and lots of little treats, etc. Friendly environment, community spot… it’s just been a long time coming, to have a real coffee shop on the Tiburon Peninsula.
Thanks again guys!

Wow this is exactly what the Boardwalk and our town needed. A sunny, dog-​friendly back patio to sit and have your coffee. It’s locally owned and attracts the locals, so you can make friends (or just keep an ear out for the gossip) if you are so inclined. Coffee and tea drinks are delicious, and Stephanie the owner chooses the best goodies to sell, you can’t go wrong this those either. Also, a huge parking lot, so no surfing for spaces. Super convenient if you’re headed to the ferry. Nice low-​key friendly vibe in here. Wish they were open later.

For those of us that don’t live in this quaint town, the adventure to Element is a great one. My anticipation only grew as I drove pass the beautiful sights navigating my way towards a much needed coffee beverage.
Element was a destination for me, as I had heard they recently starting serving coffee roasted by Verve. I was not disappointed. I was greeted by cheerful, smiling faces who were excited to see me. The espresso I was served was carefully prepared using all the standards I’ve come to expect from the Specialty Coffee Industry. Beautiful dark crema, lots of flavor, smooth, creamy, and very balanced.
It’s obvious to me that Element takes their coffee seriously and has found a staff to support them in this. Definitely make a point to stop by and support this new business… Your taste buds will thank you!

Love this place. I think the reason it is so fantastic is the attention to detail. Everything they sell seems to have been selected with care. The coffee is rich, delicious and expertly prepared. The pastries are as good if not better than you would find in Paris. The Kouign Amann is the best pastry I’ve ever eaten. The quiches are so good that my teenage daughter begs me to buy them for her.
I am lactose intolerant and this is the first coffee place I have found that offers lactose free milk. I dont really like soy, so I am beyond thrilled.
The food you get in coffee chains generally seems like an afterthought. Big slabs of calories that are hardly ever worth it. One time at Element and you’ll never go back to the enormous, dry scone bricks you find in most places.
So, if you want the best coffee experience in Marin, go to Element.

Stephanie is awesome!
Amazing coffee. Gluten free muffins, oatmeal, and more.
Coffee is great.
Totally recommend it.

Ok folks. This is it. This is the real deal. The quality of their espresso is beyond compare. We’re talking strong, but not in the least bit bitter. Robust, full bodied. Simply magnificent. I kid you not. The finest of fine. Today I experienced an espresso macchiato handcrafted to perfection. Props to the barista here, a true artisan.
Now add a kuign amann that will transport you directly to Breton. Be still my heart!
The espresso, the pastry, the ambience, and the staff. Man, it just doesn’t get better than this!