Marin Coffee Carts: Newest Spots for Local Morning Brews

This article spotlights a new Marin County morning ritual sparked by Three Little Words Coffee Co., a mobile cart born from a Santa Venetia couple. Its fast-growing companion in Larkspur, Feerma Love, is also making waves. From the San Rafael Civic Center to downtown Marin villages, these small businesses are weaving coffee, community, and sustainability into the fabric of daily life here.

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Three Little Words Coffee Co. brings a fresh morning ritual to Marin’s Civic Center

You’ll find the cart parked beneath the south arch near the living wall and escalator at the San Rafael Civic Center. They serve Equator Coffees beans in brewed and espresso drinks.

Patrons can sip lavender- and vanilla-flavored lattes or a ceremonial-grade matcha made with Breakaway Matcha powder. All of this happens while soaking in the light and energy of Marin’s largest public space.

Michael and Jessica Bello, a Santa Venetia couple, dreamed up this startup. They named the cart after a 1930s Duke Ellington song and see coffee as a small luxury that brings people together.

After months of careful planning, Michael—who’s a longtime musician—rebuilt a Craigslist cart from the ground up, wiring and plumbing included. Jessica left a twenty-year healthcare career to lead the venture.

The Bellos launched in August 2025 at Sleepy Hollow Community Center. They headed to the Civic Center this winter and turned a simple cup of coffee into a daily meetup for workers, students, and families from San Rafael, Mill Valley, and Belvedere.

Location: under the south arch near the living wall and escalator, a favorite backdrop for selfies and quick chats in San Rafael.
Menu: brewed coffee and espresso drinks using Equator Coffees beans; specialty lattes like lavender- and vanilla-flavored; espresso beverages; and a ceremonial-grade matcha from Breakaway Matcha.
Pastries: kouign-amann, croissants, berry scones, and chai monkey bread from Novato-based Fire Swamp Provisions’ Alex Tishman.
Hours: open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., inviting workers and visitors to linger by the living wall or on the rooftop nature-trail stairs.
Sustainability: Marin’s first certified green mobile food operation through the Marin Green Business Program, powered by a solar battery and offering compostable serviceware.
Origin story: Michael’s musical career, Jessica’s healthcare background, and the couple’s hands-on rebuild of the cart embody Marin’s grit and creativity.

But beyond the drinks, this venture is about choreography—the way a coffee moment can spark conversation in a city that includes San Rafael’s downtown, the waterfront in Novato, and the green spaces of Fairfax and its neighboring towns.

Marin’s green-forward cafe culture takes another step forward

The Three Little Words project shows how Marin County is turning a public space into a crossroads of commerce, sustainability, and community. The cart runs on a solar-powered battery and uses compostable wares, which fits right in with the county’s push for greener business practices.

That’s something locals in San Anselmo, Corte Madera, and Tiburon seem to care about. Eco-conscious choices aren’t just a trend—they’re becoming the norm.

Feerma Love: a Larkspur coffee cart that sweetens Marin’s downtown scene

Marin’s coffee story just got a new chapter in downtown Larkspur. Feerma Love, a cart run by restaurateur Borhen Hammami and his wife Afag, joins their Civic Center venture.

This cart actually comes before their brick-and-mortar Feerma restaurant. It hints at a bigger plan to connect Marin’s coffee culture with a dining scene that already covers the North San Pedro corridor and nearby Corte Madera.

Feerma Love serves Land and Water Coffee. You’ll find specialty lattes, matcha, and fresh juices, plus pastries from Paris-trained Tarts de Feybesse.

The cart sits right in the lively heart of Larkspur’s downtown. Neighbors wander over from the ferry terminal, and morning commuters swing by for a quick pick-me-up before heading out to Fairfax’s shops or the Blithedale Canyon trail.

Expansion partner: Feerma restaurant in downtown Larkspur, paired with Feerma Love for a seamless coffee-and-dining experience.
Menu offerings: Land and Water Coffee, specialty lattes, matcha, fresh juices, and pastries from Tarts de Feybesse.
Vibe: Parisian pastry flair meets Marin’s casual, outdoor-friendly cafe culture—perfect for a stroll along the Larkspur Plaza or a morning pause before heading to Greenbrae or Tiburon.

Fans can keep up with both projects by following Three Little Words Coffee Co. at threelittlewordscoffee.com and Feerma at feermarestaurant.com. Marin County towns—from San Rafael to Novato, Larkspur to San Anselmo—keep blending sustainability with that friendly, local service.

Here is the source article for this story: ‘Cup of joy’: A look at Marin’s newest coffee carts

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