Makenna Coffee is seriously such a hidden gem!…read more I first discovered this place completely by accident a while back when one of my girlfriends and I were on our way to go camping. We were craving coffee, searched for the closest coffee shop, and happened to stumble across Makenna Coffee. I remember absolutely falling in love with their coffee and thinking, "I cannot wait until we come back this way so I can get this again!" Unfortunately, I never ended up making it back... until today! We happened to be in the area for an appointment at the Jeep dealership, and when I realized Makenna Coffee was nearby, there was NO WAY I was leaving without stopping. This was only my second time here, and somehow it was just as good as I remembered. Taylor helped me and she was such a sweetheart! I couldn't remember what I had ordered the first time, so she helped me pick out two different drinks to try -- the Sandy Blonde and the Maui Latte. I ordered them half sweet, and they were still a little sweeter than I normally prefer, but honestly, they were amazing nonetheless. I'm usually a black coffee/Americano kind of girl, but every once in a while I get a serious sweet tooth and want something fun and indulgent -- and Makenna Coffee is PERFECT for that. Their coffee is so good, and there's just something about this little spot that I've loved ever since I accidentally discovered it. I only wish I lived closer because I would definitely be here way more often. If you're ever in this area, do yourself a favor and stop at Makenna Coffee. It's one of those little gems you're so happy you found.

Not from here, but we always stop at Makenna for coffee when in the area. I really like the house…read moreblend, and my wife really likes the Kona roast. There's always a friendly face behind the counter. This time it was Simeon who made us feel like regulars here!

We ordered an iced orange matcha and an iced white chocolate mocha latte with coconut milk. Both…read moredrinks were tasty! I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese, which they offered to toast for me. The food came out pretty quickly and the person taking my order was pretty patient with me taking my time to look at their menu. The ambiance was nice too - it seems like a cozy enough place for people to hang out and I even saw someone working on their laptop for awhile. I will say the foods looked good but seemed a little pricey for the service size, so I avoided ordering anything else this time. Might check them out in the future.

Staff is pretty unfriendly. I've been a handful of times before, and I feel like every time I go…read morein, I'm greeted but not in a genuine way at all. Pretty much every time which is what pushed me to actually write a review. The food/coffee is way overpriced for what you get as well. When I went recently, they added the up charge to add cold foam and didn't even ask if I wanted it when I went in person. BUT, upon checking the online ordering on their website, it is so much more clear that that was an optional add-on. Kind of felt like they were just upcharging me to upcharge idk... Ambiance was good. Quiet, clean and the plants all around are a great touch. Don't get me wrong, the coffee and food are great, especially the speciality drink. Just be ready to pay over $10 for a drink on the summer specials. Not worth it at all.

Nate and his colleague came to Ventura College recently bringing a compact coffee cart that was…read moreloaded with amazing latte and hot chocolate options. Vanilla cardamom latte Cinnamon latte Smoked S'mores I was impressed with such a unique variety of options and flavors. I love the syrups they used and they were willing to let me modify an iced latte with vanilla & cinnamon. Definitely blew my expectation! As of right now they do not have a brick and mortar but do events. Definitely worth booking for your next wedding or corporate event. Very good and they were both so sweet and chatty with everyone. Friendly, efficient and delivered top notch coffee. Thanks guys!

Nate and Brooke are super kind and professional. The coffee was outstanding and the cart is…read moreadorable, but above all their customer service and the way they engaged with the guests was beautiful to watch. I'll definitely be calling them again!

Coffee alone is 5 stars! So tasty. I got the honey bee iced latte, it has a lavender foam and was…read moreso good! Also love the little ice cubes they use. Coffee was absolutely perfect. Service was super fast! I've never received my coffee so quickly. Server was also nice. As far as ambiance goes, it's more of a quick stop coffee shop. Not really much decor or a vibe going. However the service is so fast it doesn't really matter. However, I would suggest playing some music. That's just me maybe but even if I go somewhere for a minute, the music playing can shift my whole mood. So I would definitely suggest that. Will most definitely be back!

We found a new coffee shop in Simi! Lots of drink options here and the service is fantastic. Didn't…read morewait long at all for our coffee.

This place is must-try if you're in Simi Valley. The ambiance is welcoming, the service is kind,…read moreand the food is lovely! Highly recommend the curry bread. The pesto potato bread is delightful as well. Definitely coming back for more!

Lucky us! We live less than 10 minutes away from this amazing French-Japanese bakery cafe. At…read moreleast twice a month Dear Hubby will say, "I don't feel like making anything; I'm going to Le Herisson. Since I work long hours during the week and usually am not up for jumping right up on the weekends, that is cool with me! DH will go over and pick out fresh pastries for us for breakfast/brunch. He'll usually select one savory item and one sweet treat. Often, their Japanese-style egg salad tucked inside a pastry is so perfect for me. The actual dough is like a marriage between a bagel and a croissant. It's lighter than a bagel, but it's flavorful and tender like a croissant, but not flaky. The egg salad filling is just right for my tastebuds, and it provides protein in a fancy, delicious fashion. Today there was a hint of savory garlic on the pastry, and that added a nice flavor accent. Today's sweet pastry was an open-faced tart filled with a smooth, light chocolate base, topped with creamy custard, and then sliced pears on top. Mmm. I like the choice of pears offering a hint of the autumn season ahead. The last time we had out of town guests staying with us, we took my them to Le Herisson one morning. They fell in love with the food and the sweet, simple ambiance. The next morning, my sister-in-law got up early and went back over, bringing back a box of pastries for everyone to share. That definitely tells the story of how much everyone enjoyed the food offerings. It's a special treat to have a quality bakery like this in Simi. We prefer it to another well-regarded bakery on the west end of town, which is a different style and more expensive.

Got to check this spot out after hearing about it! I had no idea where it was and on my way to…read moreSprouts I saw it so I was like I have to stop by! I went inside and I am a coffee and chocolate lover so I was in awe when I came inside. And of course I had to get my chocolate treat since I didn't have any at home. The shop has this warm, cozy vibe to it. There's seating outside but also all the way in the back. There's an expresso bar in the back and a cute vintage looking set up where you can sit down and enjoy your coffee and treat. I got some chocolate barks (dark chocolate almond bark, milk chocolate almond bark, sugar free milk chocolate almond bark) and the sugar free peanut butter cup and the dark chocolate tiramisu truffle which the girl said is their most popular item. I also got the chocolate chip cookie and omg! Really enjoyed it! It wasn't hard or too soft. It was crispy enough and if you do like it on the softer side, just a little bit in the microwave and it'll come out just right. It tasted like it just came out from the oven. I didn't get coffee because it was too late in the day but I happen to be around the next day and stopped by to get a latte! Although they dont have their flavored lattes on the menu they do have different ones you just gotta ask. I got the iced hazelnut latte which was so good, not a lot of ice, and only $4.50 for a 16oz! I'm excited to know where it is and can't wait to come back! There's a lot of parking since it's in the big shopping center right next to Sprouts.

Huge fan of Dr. Conkeys and come here all the time. Used to work next door so it is my go to. The…read moredrinks are usually great, and the pastries are delicious. Recently, however, the drinks have been off. If I pay $5 plus a tip for a drink, then I'd expect the drinks to actually be full. The past few times I've gone, I've gotten drinks that aren't full for some reason. Nearly 1/4th of the cup is empty. Just a bit disappointing and I'll definitely say something in person next time.

Expensive and no flavor. Dunno if we caught it in a bad…read moreday, nor what the issue was, we it we couldn't taste anything in our drinks. Can't recommend. Too expensive to get it wrong.

Came here on a Saturday night and it was silent. No one greeted me and I didn't see any employees…read moreanywhere. There was a screen to order my drink at, and I ordered a taro smoothie with egg pudding. I wanted to order a snack too but since it was so quiet I almost felt bad making them do anything more than a drink. Waited a few minutes and then an employee appeared with my drink, and I left. I suppose I got what I needed out of it, but it just felt odd. I can imagine the set up there makes sense when the are busy, but when it's not it's just eerie. Also the egg pudding had a strong flavor. Not like it was bad, just very strong.

Here's a Yelp review you can use:…read more If you're looking for authentic Korean shaved ice, this place is a must-visit! The bingsu was absolutely delicious--light, fluffy, and full of fresh, flavorful toppings. It tasted incredibly authentic, and the portion was huge--definitely enough to share, though you may not want to because it's that good! We also tried a couple of their boba drinks, and they were just as impressive. The tea was flavorful, the sweetness was well balanced, and the boba had the perfect chewy texture. Between the generous portions, delicious desserts, and refreshing drinks, this place exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be coming back whenever we're craving Korean shaved ice and boba!

Messy brown sugar boba and jasmine milk tea were soooooooooo good! This is how it's done!!…read more The mango crème bingsu was delicious - the mango sauce is very flavorful and the mango chunks were perfectly ripe. The lady who helped us today was very friendly as well. 100% recommend!

It had been a while since my last visit to The Alley. A few friends were setting up camp at the…read morepicnic tables, and I decided to join them on a Saturday afternoon. Much to my surprise, it was about as lively as I had remembered it. The Alley was established during Covid times and offered a retreat to escape from the humdrum of the homestead. These days, its friendly vibe welcomes neighbors and visitors with a backyard setting strewn with twinkle lights and family-style tables. It's a causal scene and easy to soak in the live music, sunlight/moonlight, and neighborly banter. The layout resembles an alley with shops on either side, big open doors invite you to grab something to eat, sample a drink, or shop for handmade gifts. On one side, you've got craft brews and coffee roasters. On the other side, it's local wines and piping hot pizzas. Dogs are welcome all around. At the center of it all, there's live music on the weekends. Modeled after a Beer & Wine Garden concept, The Alley features Enegren Brewery (beer), Lucas Sellers (wine), California Coffee Republic (java), Fire & Vice (pizza), and The Craft House (non-alcoholic tchotchkes). As a self-proclaimed wino, I opted for a sampling of the Lucas Sellers Wines. Ashley, who was behind the bar and top of the pours, gave me good suggestions and offered anecdotes about each wine on tap. At the end of the night, my light pinot paired perfectly with the Mushroom Arugula pizza from Fire & Vice. And I felt right at home, surrounded by friends.

Such a nice experience we had with my beloved wife...delicious food tasty beer and wonderful…read morecustomer service.thanks to staffs and crews

Been going to CB since the mid 2000's; used to be my favorite coffee shop for years, but it hasn't…read morebeen for a while now. I still want to like them so badly, but every time I go, like every time, my drink just doesn't taste good. I keep going back in the hopes it will taste good again, and I try different drinks, but I've noticed consistently that they always taste Watery. Like, no matter what I order, it tastes Watery and bordering on flavorless. I wish their coffee itself actually tasted better. Like Peet's coffee for instance- their coffee actually tastes deep and strong, but the CB shots just taste flavorless. I'm not trying to hate, because I so wish this wasn't the case, and more than anything I am wondering what causes that ?? Anyways, the workers at this location are typically nice, the service is okay most of the time, and I appreciate how it quiets down at night and is a good place to chill in the later hours. I will also mention that I tried their iced tea in the hopes that it would be better than the watery coffee, but the iced tea was so strong that it was barely drinkable. I guess I just haven't found "the" drink that's worth coming back here for when there are so many other options for coffee nowadays.

I was in Simi Valley for an appointment and I was able to find a coffee bean and I was very…read moresatisfied. Overall, had a really good experience here. It nice inside and have many seats and tables to drink your coffee and hang out or do homework. They also have really good customer service!! The gentleman that helped me out was very amicable and when I put my number in for my points. He let me know all the offers I had, which was very nice of him. I ordered the honey oat latte iced with half powder and it was good, but I think they forgot to make it with half powder because it was a little bit more on the sweeter side, but it was still delicious. They have a lot of parking in the shopping center it's located!! I will be back here to this location when in town. -Marshay D.