States Coffee x Bread

Charlie Mooman

When Farm & Flour first opened, they were the talk of the town. Now, not so much. They've lost their way, and its too bad. The menu is smaller, stores hours are completely unpredictable, and it's not just Benicia. States in Martinez has the same problem. As for baking, today was a real eye-opener. I arrived at 12:30 pm (Benicia) - today was a Sunday - to see a truck unloading tons of loaves through the back door. I thought that very odd.... shouldn't thei main proudct - bread - be delivered right before opening? Not at noon! Inside there was almost no bread. So I asked a clerk about the delivery. She turned to a colleague who denied the delivery and said that must be for someone else. "What?!" I said. "No way, they're walking it into your back door," She responded: "Oh, we close at 1 today, that's for tomorrow." No kidding! So their bread is baked early Sunday and delivered right before close to be served to be sold on Monday?!!! So, is this artisan bread baked fresh daily, or day-old bread masquerading as artisan?!!! Customers deserve the truth. Just as bad, even though they have a back room full of bread, they are claiming no bread left on Sunday that they can close early at 1pm even those their website states "7am - 2pm daily." Unpredictable hours that affect more than one store, day old bread sold as fresh, staff that you don't recognize. Management better wake up and do their job or this small chain will soon be a memory. Thank God that Benicia has One House Bakery a few blocks up the street!....

Briana Ottinger

I’ve been going to States Martinez since they opened but it has been a while since my last visit. Pleasantly surprised to see they’ve expanded across the bridge and taken over the old ‘farm + flour’ spot. Dark mocha is a mildly sweet, slightly bitter deliciousness! Apple coffee cake is mildly spiced and has the perfect crumb. The cranberry ricotta toast is on thick country style bread and very good. Love the wood interior (has a barn like feel) with lots of tables/seating areas and seating outside. Thanks for a lovely coffee break.

Mira Serrill-Robins

Friendly staff, long hours, comfortable space with indoor and outdoor seating, and good bevs as far as the matcha latte with oak milk that I tried. I’m fine with oat milk in a coffee latte, but I don’t think it brings out the matcha flavor nearly as well as dairy milk, but that’s not the fault of this place, and the drink was ready quickly and the proportions were good, including my request for light ice. They make all of their own baked goods, except for the donuts from Donut Plant.

Fionna H

Nice modern interior design. Friendly staff. Decent bakery goods and drinks. Most stuff could taste better but they’re still good. Lovely packaging, I like their compostable cups. They’re still working on the indoor dining.