Welcoming Sip & Bite to Downtown San Rafael, 1109 4th Street!
Couple opens cafe in San Rafael - Marin IJ Article
Sip & Bite Cafe has been quietly operating in downtown San Rafael since May and will celebrate its grand opening on July 12.
Owned by Point Richmond husband-and-wife-team Ruchir “Rich” Dave and Samantha Lal, it replaces Sweetly Cali, the dessert shop run by pastry chef Glenda Sagucio that closed earlier this year.
“Our concept is to serve high-quality offerings made with some of the best ingredients, things that Marin County values,” Dave said.
He prefers not to name specific suppliers, explaining that sourcing is central to how they differentiate themselves in San Rafael’s crowded cafe market.
Coffees and espresso drinks are made with fair trade, Italian-style, oak-roasted beans from Berkeley.
“The heat produced by the wood has higher moisture content and roasts the beans more slowly, resulting in coffee with lower acidity, fuller flavor and a smoother finish,” Dave said.