My 3 friends ordered coffee from here yesterday and neither one of them liked what they bought…read more It's also incredibly hot inside. *Update* If I could make this review 0 stars I would. My original review was much nicer but since then the owner has messaged me requesting that I take down my "insensitive review" when it was honest and not rude. However, I will make my review much clearer. The cashier (now I'm assuming owner) was condescending towards my friend who had never tried one of their non-dairy milks. My other friend did not enjoy her drink and in her opinion was possibly the worst latte you could ever have at a whopping $10 a pop. I'm not really sure why the owner, Stacy, felt entitled to ask I take down my review. But it will in fact stay, and I hope every person who ventures to visit this coffee shop stays away. Yelp was made to make honest reviews about one's experiences. Smart business owners know not everyone will have the same experience. The main goal to have with a unsatisfied customer is to understand what went wrong and to listen to the feedback, not win the argument!

I have drove by this place several times and had been wanting to visit. Glad this was on the list…read morefor a weekend with the girls visit. I ordered a dirty chai and picked up some light roast whole beans. Coffee was delicious and I can't wait to break into the coffee beans. I got to meet the owner and she was a delight. Highly recommend for good coffee and pastries. I didn't buy any pastries but they looked so good!

Service here is outstanding! Our second time here while visiting Ojai. Good coffee and food. We…read morerecently had breakfast here. My little one didn't like the GF Banana pancakes. We asked for regular ones but they didn't have any. Instead they offered sourdough bread and jam which was a hit. Ambiance is great, friendly and welcomed kids. Recommend to stop by!

This is a great place in Ojai to sit down and enjoy breakfast with friends. It was very busy with…read morelong lines, but it was moving along. There was seating inside and outside the cafe, but there was some more seating in the back garden. Service was excellent. I got the Herby Scrambled Eggs and Homemade Vanilla Latte. The eggs were fine, but I wish it was made with a different type of cheese. I ate as much as I could. The salad was good. I enjoyed the Vanilla Latte. Overall, a nice place for breakfast.

I have all good things to say !!!…read more First and foremost, the cashier was soooooo kind!! I was visiting the area and asked for recommendations (which she so kindly provided), and she was just in very good spirits! I got the Saturday morning cartoons latte and it was AMAZING! I love cereal milk so I HAD to get this. I definitely tasted the love (and blueberry syrup)!! Idk how it was done but it tasted like a blueberry muffin ??? So enjoyable The interior is also really cute!! Vibrant colors, games to play, and cute things to look at

Lovewell understood the assignment. This is their second location, the OG is in the Avenue, but the…read moreOak View spot is perfectly placed for those of us trying to romanticize life on the way to work instead of just surviving it. The space is small but full of light, and it feels cozy in a way that makes you want to linger without feeling squished. The owners are genuinely kind. I asked about "The Goodfella" specialty drink and they explained it without a hint of coffee snob energy. We love knowledgeable and approachable. Also... they bring your drink to you while you're waiting. I appreciate this so much. It's such a small thing but it feels thoughtful. There's a solid lineup of fresh baked pastries if you need a little treat moment. And the message on the cups just makes you smile. It feels intentional in a quiet way, not performative. Can't wait to return. And parking is easy, which honestly seals the deal.

This place is one of the best restaurants in the 805! We went tonight for my Wife's birthday and…read morethe food and service were phenomenal!! Every single dish seemed to be well thought out and very tasty! Jon the manager was super thoughtful and friendly and even gave us a free pastry to take home. Simply amazing!!

The Dutchess is massive, with two rooms of seating and a quaint back patio. They're open from…read morebreakfast to dinner and as their website says: "This kitchen comes to life at 4am and doesn't shut down until 11:30pm." They do a soft close from 2-5 where they don't serve the food menu but offer drinks, coffee and pastries. We stopped in on the 4th of July and were seated right away. They also have a coffee and pastry counter if you want to grab something to-go. You do not want to miss out on the pastries, and the display sure catches your eye. Along with our main we split a morning bun which was flaky and just the right amount of sweet. As we were walking out I noticed some sandwiches that looked extra tasty as well. We kept it simple and split the Dutchess Breakfast Plate since we had quite a bit of eating planned for the day, but it was more than enough to satiate us alongside the pastry. It comes with these massive, crispy and spiced potatoes, big slabs of Niman Ranch bacon, tomato chutney, thick-cut sourdough toast and two eggs. At $22 this isn't cheap, but the quality is there and I would order this again just for those potatoes. The Burmese Fried Chicken Sando seemed to be the most popular dish and I was jealous as I saw it hitting other tables. I'll just have to come back!

The Farmer and the Cook -- Fresh Finds Off the Main Road…read more I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in for the first time, but The Farmer and the Cook won me over pretty quickly. It's bright, clean, and has this easy organic warmth to it... the kind of place that feels like it was put together by people who actually care. Right off the main road, easy to find, and the family vibes are real. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in. If you're navigating dietary restrictions, this place is a quiet goldmine. Strong gluten free options, a genuinely vegan friendly menu, and plenty of vegetarian choices too... so everyone at the table actually gets to eat something they're excited about. That's rarer than it should be. The food? Solid. I went with the raw tacos, sopes, and huarache; all filling, all fairly priced for the area. The raw tacos especially surprised me... fresh, flavorful, and not in a "I wish this was a real taco" kind of way. These hold their own. Service was quick and most of the staff had a warm, genuine energy about them. The one small snag; the cashier seemed to be having a rough one. A little gruff, made me feel like my first visit was mildly inconvenient for them. It happens, we all have bad days, but first impressions do stick a little. Overall though, I'm absolutely coming back. There's more on that menu calling my name and an atmosphere that makes it easy to slow down for a bit. Whether you're vegan, gluten free, or just looking for something fresh and honest... this one's worth the stop.

A really difficult review to write. On the one hand, decent food, and decent environment…read more On the other hand, very dramatic and poorly managed "community" space. I was poisoned there with food that I am allergic to by a spiteful employee. Management not only never apologized, they never did anything. The results were lab tested. I went over and above to give them a chance to be civil and professional, and they came up a complete blank. So sad

Came here once awhile back as a quick stop since I was passing by it. I do remember liking it…read more I was finally able to go back and sit to enjoy their food comfortably. I had seen someone post about their matcha affogato so I had to go with my husband to try it. It is off of one of Ojai's Main Street so it can get loud if you are planning to stay and sit. No private parking but there's plenty of street parking around the area. There's limited seating outside. It was a bit confusing to us but it does seem like its first come for seating. Inside is pretty small to order. It is really cute how it's like a mini market with wine and other items. We for sure went wanting to try their matcha affogato which we got. We also got some of their pastries and a simple plate which was perfect for me. Everything was really good. We absolutely loved the matcha affogato. We are really glad we went. Overall, cute place. We go up to Ojai to walk so this will stay on our list to stop at when we go up.

Vanilla ice cream with barely a whisper of matcha…read more Food: 2/5 The $13 matcha affogato is 95% vanilla ice cream, 3% matcha, and 2% weird frozen pieces of matcha (??). If you enjoy matcha, this isn't the place to try it in an affogato. If you don't enjoy matcha but want to larp as though you do, enjoy. Service: 3/5 Basic, standard service. Nothing to note. Atmosphere: 3/5 The patio area is cute, just really HOT tables during the summer. The line to order was a bit overstimulating and the tables are a bit too close to each other than I'd like. I'd recommend this place to someone who doesn't like the taste of matcha but wants to pretend they do. Final rating: 2.67/5 (rounding up to 3 on Yelp)

I actually really loved my lunch experience at Highly Likely, with the exception of a few flies…read morethat were around inside the building which I really dislike when eating inside. But aside from that, the food was delicious. I ordered their good turkey sando and it did not disappoint - the flavors were so tasty for a turkey sandwich and the pickles they came with were amazing! Also I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was not only enormous but so rich and chocolatey and salty but in the best way. I really liked it here and would love to come back!

Came here after missing brunch hours at the golf course nearby which ended way earlier than normal…read more(we actually got there well before then but had to be waited to be seated but anywayy..) Food here was amazing and the service and workers I would say even better. Super cute spot for a date or if you just wanna hang out and still see the mountains of Ojai all around cuz they got big windows everywhere. Nothing but good things to say about this place so check them out. You won't be disappointed

Ojai Roots is a lovely place off the beaten path. The back garden area is so quaint and the perfect…read morecozy place to relax with a glass of wine. Inside you'll find a small market with food, drinks and goods for sale. On the day of our visit they had a BBQ truck pop up, but otherwise you can find items like prepackaged sandwiches to enjoy. We grabbed a couple of glasses of crisp, chilled white wines and relaxed in the shade of the patio. The good vibes and tasty wines made this one of our favorite stops of the day.

This seems to be a family owned quaint and cute shop with a friendly staff. So many cute things to…read morebuy! There is outside seating a very small amount of bar seating inside. They have some tastings and it was interesting that 2/3 cabs were from Santa Barbara but one was from New York. They have ready to made sandwiches and salads in their fridge with fresh juices. We got some salami and a beet hummus. Apparently the beets are from their store's backyard? They grow their own vegetables which is cool. They have plenty of outside seating with shade and a fan. A nice location for relax and snack.

Best Gluten-Free Bakery Around! Having been gluten-free for…read moremany years now, I can confidently say that Sun Oven's products are absolutely top-notch!! Their gluten-free donuts are hands-down the best donut treat I've ever had. They are the perfect combination of fluffy, dense, and rich--honestly, you would never even know they're gluten-free. Their everything bagels are also incredibly delicious, and they even make custom cakes upon request. They also have to-die-for ice cream sandwiches daily that you can just grab right out of their freezer--perfect on a hot Ojai day! The prices are incredibly reasonable for the organic, top-quality ingredients they use. Plus, their location is super convenient right in Oak View on the way into Ojai. I highly, highly recommend them!

Reliably allergy friendly from someone very sensitive to gluten. And so, so tasty! My favorites are…read morethe maple donut and cinnamon rolls. They freeze and thaw well too!