Cause and effect - after JoAnn's closed in the adjacent shopping plaza, I've been coming over to…read morethis area much less frequently than I used to. As a result, Dear Hubby and I haven't been close by to Little Calf to remember to stop in for quite a while. Recently, though, after a nearby medical appointment I felt like some non-dairy ice cream. It was a Saturday in the mid-afternoon, and they weren't very crowded, which worked out great for us. They always have at least four options for frozen "ice cream" without the cows' milk dairy. Having just been through an MRI test, I decided to treat myself to a small sundae. Hadn't had one in ages! Their hot fudge is outstanding! Just the hit of chocolately goodness I was craving. I paired it with lemon sorbet. It was a wonderful combination of sweet and tart. It was warm enough to sit out on their side patio and just relax for a while. I remarked to DH that I miss all the plants that the previous business owner had kept out on the patio for atmosphere. The current iteration is clean, but on the boring side. We love their food, so I'm overlooking the lack of ambiance for now. That being said, DH and I have been discussing recently how much we miss the kinds of places that used to have great style in their decor. Theme restaurants are more rare these days than they ought to be. I'm sorry for our kids and grandkids that they don't get to experience more of those kinds of visually interesting kinds of places without having to go to a theme park. I definitely enjoyed my small sundae as a wind-down from the whole MRI experience!

I live in the San Fernando Valley, and this little gem of a place is worth the drive…read more They got little cute cow jokes and decor all around the store, and the vibe just feels so lively and fun and cute, and kids automatically love all the decor and cow stuff everywhere in the store. They got a variety of ice creams, some common ones but also some new ones. This is the first place I ever had a chance to try the espresso ice cream, which is ice cream with a shot of espresso, and it was delicious, especially as a coffee lover and ice cream lover. Kids devoured all their ice cream, which is rare for them to do. They also serve food here, which we did not get to try but is good to know is an option. They have tables everywhere and a fountain machine and some unique teas I got to try, like their lavender tea! This was beautiful and so amazing. I can't wait to come back and grab another ice cream espresso from here and maybe try one of their sandwiches. Yum!

Awesome place!! Lots of cats to admire and play with, and good drinks as well! I had the green…read moretea with fruit--delicious. I've been to a few cat cafes, but this one was different from the rest--much more calm, and the staff member in the cat area was great about letting us know factoids about each cat my wife and I interacted with. They were also gentle but firm reminding people about the rules that keep the cats safe, which I really appreciated because I really don't like to see parents letting their little ones smack cats with toys or chase them around. Plus this cafe is affiliated with Best Friends, which is a great rescue organization.

Love it here! So serene and relaxed. They really take good care of the cats and give them an…read moreincredible environment to live and play in. We love coming here for coffee and then visit and play with the cats. Can't wait to return.

Some Monday mornings call for more than just an energy drink, and this little coffee shop in…read moreMoorpark has become my go to when I need the real thing. It's conveniently close to my office, making it an easy stop. The pastries are fresh, flavorful, and pair perfectly with the coffee. Speaking of the coffee, you can genuinely taste the quality in every cup. It's smooth, rich, and clearly made with care not your average grab and go coffee. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and consistently good drinks and pastries make this an easy choice whenever I need a morning pick me up. If you're in the Moorpark area, it's definitely worth stopping by.

Curious who's buying $10 banana toast? Because that's insane to have a toddler meal on your menu…read morefor $10. You can buy a whole loaf of sourdough bread, an entire bunch of bananas, a jar of peanut butter and a container of honey for $13. Mindblown places like this rob their customers. On a positive note, the employees were very nice.

Absolutely love this cozy cafe with a Korean twist. They have light meals, coffee and tea, as well…read moreas Korean-style snow cream desserts. This place is very popular, yet the service is always warm and welcoming. The staff are very experienced and clearly care about every customer. They prepare each order with care and never rush you or make you feel hurried. The food and drinks are consistently very tasty. The cafe is beautifully decorated, with plenty of seating options both inside and on the patio. It's always a pleasure to spend time here.

I was introduced to cafe sapientia by a coworker. It's a pretty popular place. We were there from…read more10a-11:30a on a Friday and there was a constant stream of customers. We both ordered a soy cappuccino and it was delicious. I am guessing it was a light roast because I didn't have to add any sugar! Really cute place. Lots of comfortable places to sit inside and outside. Clean bathroom for customers. Only thing worth mentioning is it got a little warm and stuffy inside while we were there, but I survived. :) I will definitely go back again. Really interested to try their ice desserts, pictures look yummy!

This place is amazing. The pastries are so unique and seriously to die for. You can tell a lot of…read morethought goes into everything they make and it's not the same stuff you see at every other bakery. Every time I've gone there's something different that catches my eye and somehow it always tastes even better than it looks. The service is always fast too and everyone has been really nice every time I've been in. Really cool little spot and easily one of the more unique places around. Definitely worth going out of your way for.

We have heard from a few people about this small but incredibly delicious bakery called Le Herisson…read morein Simi Valley and we were very interested in trying it. It's my opinion that it really is hard to find a local bakery offering sweet and savory pastries freshly made with a very personal touch, they are far and few these days. This place also offered daily specials and a variety of coffee drinks, small dining area to enjoy the treasures baked and brewed daily. So many wonderful pastries to choose from, so more visits will be in the future to explore the deliciousness baked daily. She is open from Thursday to Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday. Very friendly staff ready to guide you through the many pastries baked fresh each day. This is an incredible bakery to have close to home, it does remind me of establishments you would visit in France or Italy or other European countries. If you like freshly baked pastries from a boutique local friendly bakery then Le Herisson is the place to go to. Bravissima, I just can't say enough other than let your taste buds tell you.

The burritos are excellent - fresh, well-seasoned, and consistently good. Pair that with solid…read morecoffee or tea and you have an easy reason to keep coming back. What really sets the place apart is the customer service. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome. The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable, the Wi-Fi is reliably strong, and there's plenty of parking. It's an easy place to settle in whether you're grabbing a quick bite or staying to get some work done. Highly recommend!

La Cereza Cafe & Bakery is one of those hidden gems that popped up on my feed, so I decided to…read morecheck it out--and I'm so glad I did. This isn't the trendy, brightly lit coffee shop that's designed for Instagram. Instead, it's a cozy little café where every drink feels like it was made with heart. As a family-owned bakery and coffee shop, they offer a delicious selection of freshly baked pastries, bagels, and cinnamon rolls that make it hard to choose just one. I ordered the vanilla latte with oat milk, and it did not disappoint. Their house-made vanilla syrup gave the latte a rich, creamy flavor that was absolutely delicious. While I was there, Mayra had just pulled a fresh batch of matcha cinnamon rolls out of the oven, and I'm so glad I gave one a try--it was warm, soft, and incredible. Located directly across the street from Basta and Honey Cup, La Cereza is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Don't sleep on this little café--you'll leave wondering why you didn't stop in sooner.

This is such a great coffee shop at the Westlake Four Seasons Hotel. I love coffee shops and the…read morequality of their coffee is really one of the best around. Besides amazing coffee drinks, they offer so much more, and are always changing menu items based on the seasons. For instance they have a summer menu that includes a frozen espresso drink, frozen matcha drinks, and an affogato drink! Yum!! The pastry chefs are also amazing, and the dessert creations are not only beautiful to look at, they also taste great with clean ingredients. They have the best chocolate chip gluten free cookie around!! They also have a delicious breakfast burrito!! And if you love gelato, they have that too! Amazing flavors and taste!! This is also a great place to study, work, or meet friends. The staff is always attentive and professional and the ambiance is wonderful!! They will also validate parking with a purchase!! I always enjoy my time here!!

Stir Coffee is a convenient option if you are staying at or near the Four Seasons, especially since…read morethey open early. The location makes it easy to grab coffee and breakfast without having to go far, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The pastries were surprisingly amazing and definitely a highlight. I also ordered a latte, which was smooth, creamy, and well made. The only downside is the pricing, as items are noticeably more expensive compared to most local coffee shops. That said, the quality and convenience make it a solid choice, particularly for hotel guests.

Love this place, but the baristas and cashiers are a bit clueless. Twice now I've ordered a latte,…read moreand they asked, "coffee or espresso? Then they said, "Okay, espresso with a splash of milk." I had to explain to them what a latte is. That said, once you get it, they do taste good. The ambiance is great. It's such a cute happy place.

I've been to different La La Land locations all over Los Angeles, and they generally have all been…read morea somewhat good experience, mainly being based on the drinks and food vs. the experience and customer service. This La La Land cafe location, though, is the worst one of them all. The customer service and experience is always terrible and horribly long. It's NOT that other locations aren't popular like this one, it's that the baristas here use this as their hour to chat like it's group therapy. It has always been, on multiple occasions now, a shock to witness the way the workers are completely oblivious to the customers and lack any consideration, especially on speed. Today was the breaking point for me as I gave them the benefit of the doubt, as maybe the first time was just a one-timer experience. Unfortunately, it was not. Today, my boyfriend and I came by and ordered drinks and a piece of hazelnut toast. The line wasn't too bad while waiting, but what took a long time were the drinks and worse, the food. We watched as the girls making the drinks were chatting away, one with dark brownish black curly big hair with blond streaks and glasses, talking to her other coworker. It was really frustrating as they were holding onto drinks while they were finishing stories before calling out the names for them. I eventually had to ask that exact girl if she could check on my toast, as it had been around 10 minutes. She said she'd go check, and that was great....up until she saw someone she went to college with after walking 6 feet towards the back and then got into everything that was new in her life with her. After another 5 minutes, I had to ask the black girl with a bandana that she was working with to go check on my toast; as she was now doing multiple drinks at once since the other worker decided to take a 15 minute break apparently with no notice or communication to anyone. She went to the back and came back out with my hazelnut toast that I ordered a couple minutes later, and I thanked her. I also said a quick sorry to her since I had asked that girl with the two-toned hair already and knew that this girl was busy, but she nodded and said it's totally fine. Realistically, this puts the customers in an awkward position because although she might be okay with taking on another coworkers work and job, the customers aren't always thrilled to ask multiple workers where their food is when they shouldn't have to in the first place. You know it's bad, too, when the older gentleman next to me looked at me and stated how "nice" it was that I had to ask for them to check on my food for a second time, as he had also noticed that she completely disregarded her job, too. He said he'd go ballistic if he was the manager. "Me too," I said to him. Like stated earlier, though, this isn't the first bad experience here. Coming here previously consisted of the girls also talking so much to each other that they got the drinks WRONG! One of the girl baristas mentioned that the drink was made wrong as they were putting it out on the table to grab. To make up for it, they opened the lid and squeezed a half cup of chocolate sauce on top of the iced Camp Rock matcha latte I'd ordered. With La La Land, I enjoy their matcha and their food, but with these consistent terrible experiences, it has solidified my service at Makenna Coffee right across the street. All of these issues could be avoided if the workers paid attention and did their jobs. Literally. If everyone acted like this was their job and they had to get the drinks out in under 2 minutes like Coffee Bean does, it wouldn't be such an awful experience. But because there is no sense of urgency at all with any of the workers, and the lack of attention leads them to messing up the orders, then this location really isn't deserving of any business.

Loved this little spot!…read more If you're looking for a coffee place with a view and tchotchkes to throw money at, this is the place! They are so much more than a coffee spot though. They have small bites like cookies and sandwiches as well as a WIDE VARIETY of tinctures -which was really unexpected. I got an iced dirty chai and it was pretty good. Parking is free and easy to find. Order/pay at the register. Service was fine.

Great place to come and grab a coffee while enjoying the lake view. The pastries were subpar and…read morewere also on average $7 which literally at Boccaccio's next door a sprawling dessert is only $10 makes you think which you'd rather have. The drip coffee is $4, decent, but no refills or thrills. This place has a great gift shop and seems more like the vibe/ambiance than the actual coffee/pastries.

I'm a little reluctant to post a positive review of Oak & Iron, but that's purely out of…read moreselfishness. I really don't need more people finding out about this place and taking my seat. I love slipping into Oak & Iron for a quick drink, and one of the best parts is that you can bring over tacos from Bad Ass Tacos--or really whatever you're eating--and enjoy them with your drink. They don't mind at all. On certain nights, they also serve some seriously high-end BBQ that's definitely worth checking out. The vibe is calm, cool and just a little speakeasy-ish. It's the kind of place where you can actually relax and have a conversation without screaming across the table. They also have a really fun trivia night, and the staff has always been attentive, friendly and completely chill. Bring a friend. Bring a group. Have some food and a couple of drinks. Just please don't tell too many other people about it. Because if I show up and can't get a seat, I'm sitting with you.

Cleanliness: 5 out of 5 Service: 5 out of 5…read moreAtmosphere: 5 out of 5 Drinks: 5 out of 5 Reflection: I don't remember my order, but you know how you go to some-places and you can tell by the quality of the product that you are having an experience and that the people love their job???? That's exactly how I describe my experience at Oak and Iron! You can tell that you're experiencing a work of art and a person's labor of love. Erika was our host and she was phenomenal! I'm definitely looking forward to my next experience at Oak and Iron!