5/5 Stars Don't let the name fool you--Hidden Cafe is a true hidden gem. If you're from Guam, Hawaiʻi, or simply love authentic island-style comfort food, this place delivers. The owners are originally from Guam and have been part of the Camarillo community for decades. They're incredibly friendly, welcoming, and treat you like family. It's easy to see why this restaurant has such a loyal local following. The food is the real deal--authentic, flavorful, and made with heart. Whether you're craving a taste of Guam, Hawaiʻi, or just a great home-cooked meal, you won't be disappointed. If you're driving through Camarillo or live nearby, make Hidden Cafe a stop. Great people, outstanding food, and an atmosphere that feels like home. Highly recommended. Five out of five stars! read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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AVOID! Would give 0 stars if I could. My family and I were traveling home on a Sunday morning from our vacation. We were ready for some hot breakfast, quickly looked at restaurants near me , got off the freeway at the next exit because "Hidden Cafe" popped up. Good reviews, 3 minutes away. We arrived at the same time as another party, they had 4. 3 adults 1 highchair. The rude , older lady with dark hair asked how many we had after them, than jumped back to that group and asked where they wanted to sit, etc. Sat them immediately. Outside. They got asked drinks immediately. Clearly she was overwhelmed two parties walked in at the same exact time. Now I have worked in the restaurant industry for many years, I was a waitress. I 100% understood why she may of been overwhelmed at that moment. 2 groups walking in at the same time, my group being a party of 6. 4 kids 2 adults. We were patient and waited for about 5 minutes before she sent the young busser kid out to seat us. I was holding my puppy in a dog carrier , I asked if we could sit outside. There is a sign on the door that says no dogs inside dining area. He said "no there is a table in the back at the inside patio" I pointed to the sign, said "I have a dog" he said "it's okay" so we walked in and sat down. We picked what we wanted to drink, we picked what we wanted to eat, all in our heads though. Because NOBODY ever came to us once we were sat down! My daughter was able to finish a whole coloring page before anyone even walked over to us. That's coloring in the lines and no scribbling. Not even a quick snotty "I'll be right with you" we didn't get 1 word. A bunch of ignores and glares. The server walked to an already established checked out table next to us to refill their drink, we didn't even have water let alone a hello. The dishwasher looked confused why we were the ONLY table in the whole entire place not being helped. The young boy who sat us, looked confused. We got up and left. The blonde server and the dark hair rude old lady , STILL didn't say a word when we walked past them to leave. Rest assured, they ran to where we sat to see what we left. Weird they all knew where the table was when we weren't sitting there. This crap of a service can stay hidden. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!!! I have NEVER been treated this way. I have NEVER walked out of a restaurant after I have sat down. We have never felt so uncomfortable, and unwelcomed in a restaurant. So thank you, hidden cafe for the most unexpected, rudest experience of our vacation. read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Was decent Got the breakfast burrito, it was satisfying but not amazing. The service is mid, the vibe gives "neighborhood" cafe for the regulars. The chef was giving off a bad attitude and some of the patrons will side eye you. They close early and you can do better but still ok. read more

When we got to Camarillo, my daughter took us to Hidden Cafe for brunch where the menu was influenced by the owner's Chamorro heritage. The restaurant was somewhat "hidden" in the back of a multi building complex. Staff were quite busy but friendly and attentive. We took the first available table inside with views of the kitchen instead of the covered patio outside. Not sure what to eat, the menu listed many choices for both breakfast and lunch that should satisfy your hunger pains. The combo and sub choices also added more to the decision making! Overall the food was filling and satisfied some of our cravings for a Hawaiian style breakfast. The deluxe loco moco was good for 2 to share (with an extra plate included) with a beef patty grilled to your choice of doneness and came with spam and Portuguese sausages. My other daughter devoured her Portuguese sausage classic breakfast while I deviated by ordering the chili verde and eggs special. Definitely satisfied our hunger and would come back again. read more

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Best breakfast in town. Must go and ask for Kristin as your server. She's vibrant, sweet and delivers great service read more

Hidden Cafe - AMAZING FOOD - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Went in person to place a Togo order and was rudely turned away by an old lady serving food to others. She told me they were closed. It was 1:15 and the hours said open till 1:30. Whoever owns this place lost money because someone wanted to get off work. read more

Totally family friendly! High chairs and changing table, yay!! Inside and patio dining. Love their expansive menu with some unique items. Usually a wait any time we go so expect that. Food is always a hit. Recently tried a different dish and went with the Portuguese sausage w/fried rice & fried egg, breakfast game changer. read more

Hidden Cafe - Kids strawberry pancakes - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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This Cafe is located in Camarillo off Camarillo Springs Rd. It's so hidden that you might have passed it! It's on the first corner to you left. My Family wanted to eat here for breakfast. I never been here before, the hidden cafe felt so warm, cozy, super friendly and very charming. I love there are choices where you can eat. Whether it's inside, outside inclosed netting no flies , or just outside patio, and seating right out front of the cafe! Upon entering I noticed how super clean it was & so were the restrooms, this cafe is highly organized & attention to details! Our hostess told us that if we have a party everyone needs to get there first before she can sit us down, So kind of her. Our waitress Fernanda asked us if we had any questions & we did. She answered them all beautifully. We also asked Fernanda if there was some way we could lower the volume of the music. Jesse came by and changed the volume, that was very sweet of him! We ordered 2 hot Teas, 2 coffees, Veggie omelette which included hash browns, chicken omelette which included hash browns, classic egg whites Benedict which included O'Brien and Pancakes side of bacon . Everything was super delicious, their portions sizes are great too & so we're price points! Fernanda always asked if we needed anything, she was on it! Fernanda was so sweet, kind, caring, very genuine! She has this upbeat positive personality that really radiates! She is your Rare Diamond, her shine will never fade! Jesse was also so sweet & kind! I like to Thank Hidden Cafe for a lovely & beautiful visit! I would love to especially Thank Fernanda for making our visit so memorable!! I'll be definitely be back again! I'll tell all my family & friends to come here! read more

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Stopped in today while in the area and yes it's a Hidden Cafe! The ambiance was cool with what looked like locals who enjoy good home cooked food. The hostess was very kind and sat me at a nice lil spot in the patio area. Emma was my amazing server with kindness and a smile she took my order. I had a cup of coffee and a make your own omelet with a fruit cup. The food was tasty and hot and the other staff members who helped out were also quite kind and professional. Highly recommended read more

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This place may be hidden but sure is packed so come early. It's a small place but plenty of seating outdoors and pet friendly too. Why 4 stars? The last time we went I order to go and was given a stale cinnamon roll. We live an hour away and unable to return it. It's a crime to sell stale cinnamon rolls! Service 5 stars! Totally love... Moco Loco Cinnamon roll Breakfast burrito sausage and bacon Moco Loco Moco Loco And yes you guest it the Moco Loco is our favorite read more

Hidden Cafe - The pugglings love Hidden Cafe! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Private parking lot. Classic diner ambience. Indoor & outdoor seating. Quiet neighborhood. Customer service is always a hit or miss, but we truly appreciate the good days. This is our go-to breakfast spot when my significant other is in town. My favorite are their pancakes - they taste deliciously buttery. But as you can see in my photos, they've gotten disappointingly small though ::sigh:: read more

Hidden Cafe - 09/2025 - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Hidden Cafe is a true gem in our community! Family-owned and operated, they make you feel like part of the family from the moment you walk in. Open for breakfast and lunch, the menu offers something for everyone, from hearty classics to unique favorites. Personally, I can't get enough of their green chili--it's hands down the best in town! Every dish that comes out of the kitchen looks absolutely delicious. My next choice is usually the Eggs Benedict or the ahi salad. The fried chicken and waffles and the loco moco are especially popular choices. The cafe offers multiple seating options--indoors, outdoors, and on the patio--making it a great spot for gatherings. They can easily accommodate groups, and I've seen plenty of happy parties there. What makes Hidden Cafe even more special is the occasional themed menus and events: a take-home turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, a special Valentine's menu, and even an annual outdoor party with live music. Jesse, the owner, told me the next one is September 6, 2025, for those in town reading this. It is fun to stop by. If you haven't been yet, it's definitely worth a visit! And if calories don't count, snag a cinnamon roll. Thank me later. Exit the 101 at Camarillo Springs to get there. read more

I am so glad we decided to come here for brunch!!! We were on a road trip and decided to stop here for some food and I'm so glad we did. It is a little hidden but not really! Ample parking and plenty of seating. We came around 11 on Tuesday and were sat out front in the shade with fans blasting. Our server I wish I got her name but was amazing. Very kind and attentive. We started with some coffee and I got the hot chocolate which was amazing! The tuna melt was DELICIOUS! As well as the Mac salads. The ribeye was the crowd pleaser WOW the char on it was delicious. It was juicy and perfectly cooked. We also got some pancakes and added some fruit to it which was cooked perfectly as well. I'm so happy we decided to try this cafe it truly was a great time! read more

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This place is literally hidden. My water came delivered in a dirty glass. My country Benedict was just okay. I thought it lacked flavor. The pancakes are great. I think I just ordered the wrong thing because a lot of people there looked like regulars. Our server was very kind. read more

Friendly, attentive staff. Food was great. Freshly made cinnamon rolls are a MUST! Indoor or outdoor seating is a nice option.

Best moco loco in the area. Wish I could say something about the reat of the menu but I cant stop ordering the moco loco.

We asked Emma what her favorite dishes were and she said chile verde or loco moco. We asked what the most popular dishes were and she said loco moco and fried chicken and waffles. I tried the chile verde, eggs over easy, steamed rice and flour tortillas. Everything was served hot! The flavor on the chile verde was dot com. Pork was super tender. I definitely needed the rice and eggs and flour tortillas to mask the heat of the dish. But soooo flavorful. Indoor seating and covered outside searing available. Small place but very clean and orderly. Our server Emma is one the daughter in laws in this Hawaiian owned restaurant. She was so sweet and helpful. She brought our table of 3 all separate checks without us asking. That was so thoughtful to make it easy. Usually we're fighting each other over the check. read more

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Great food, the service was friendly and fast and I enjoyed the music. It was a great first stop. Their special sauce was good and unique and recommend it if you like spicy food! read more

Hidden Cafe - Turkey patty combo - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Put in an order for Togo from here. The Hollandaise was broken and not delicious (put the Hollandaise on the side for Togo orders). My muffin was burnt and so were my hashbrowns. read more

Definitely "hidden" away from hustle and bustle. Cute place with a cozy, warm feel. Super friendly service, giving good recommendations. I had the loco moco, just what I expect from it- delicious gravy and a mix of Hawaiian flavors. Give them a shot! read more

Hidden Cafe - Loco moco - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

This restaurant is appropriately named as it is a bit "hidden" in a sense lol. It's super easy to miss the exit if you're coming from 101S, and the place itself is pretty lowkey with only a small neon sign in the window that identifies it as "Hidden Cafe." It's a somewhat small location with a very casual feel to it and minimal decor, but the deluxe loco moco here is SO good. Generous portion size and so delicious. The only thing was at least for the deluxe, it would be ideal if it came with more rice given all the salty meats and gravy that it comes with (although I'm not one to complain about too much meat lol). My boyfriend and I opted to get an extra side of rice to share and that was perfect. I also really liked that steamed rice is offered as a side for pretty much all the breakfast items, which is unique and a nice alternative to the usual potatoes or toast. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Hidden Cafe - Deluxe loco moco - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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It's always a good thing to eat at places that reminds me of home. We ordered the short ribs and the salmon Benedict. Both were quite yummy. The finadene sauce is always a plus! read more

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Found this places because I looked up breakfast in my local area and I saw a locomoco and didn't even look at anything else . Came in and saw a guy with a Guam shirt on and was stoked. First time here was amazing we ordered some staples . Bro got chicken fried chicken (they brined the chicken to perfection ) crust was like kfc adjacent (bomb) . I got the deluxe locomoco . Lemme tell you I've been to aloha and rutts.... This beats that. And since it was our first time we also got the homemade cinnamonroll. It's like soft in a way that Cinnabon couldn't fathom . Everything was great . Service was cool seating was easy. They pass the vibe check. Thanks coming back again read more

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Ordered breakfast and it came out after 30 minutes of waiting. Breakfast wasn't hot but it was alright. There was lots of indoor and outdoor seating and didn't take long to be given a spot to sit down. Overall would come again but on days that aren't that busy. read more

The food is incredible!! The corn beef hash is out of this world! And the crispy thick bacon. This place is a real hidden gem. A must try. read more

Hidden Cafe is a great little spot. The food is delicious, I recently got the classic breakfast with bacon and pancakes. Definitely recommend the cinnamon roll as well. Service was great too. Friendly and quick. One of our favorites and will be back! read more

Food is always good. Had the loco moco and it hit the spot. My son had the cinnamon roll which he says is the best he's ever had. Our server, Evan, was very friendly and attentive. read more

Really good eggs Benedict I was at The Local next door and my friend saw someone order from here. She suggested I try it. She ordered the Moco Loco. We were both happy with our meals.. Someone delivered it to us at The Local and she was the nicest. There was a hair in my potatoes but I had finished my meal practically. Accidents happen .. I wouldn't ding them for that this time! Great prices too !!! Didn't get to see how it looked inside but will check out soon! read more

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I came in for breakfast and was told I couldn't be seated until my guest arrived. I understand restaurants have policies, but refusing to seat a single person--especially when plenty of tables were open--was frustrating and unnecessary. I just wanted to sit, relax, and wait for my friend, but instead I was left standing awkwardly at the entrance. If you're planning to meet someone here, make sure they show up on time--or expect to wait outside. Definitely not a great spot for a casual catch-up or date. Won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

I get the bacon & eggs with home fries and a side of silver dollar pancakes. Yum. The atmosphere is very friendly and the service is excellent. My waitress Laura was super nice and made the experience so enjoyable. I will always stop in if I'm in the area. read more

Food is a bit bland. But felt moist and fresh. Service was quick and servers were very nice. I think it's pretty okay. My mom really liked it. They serve breakfast and lunch. You can sit inside or out. If everyone from your party is not there, you have to wait for them before being seated. The food came quickly. You might like it, so it's worth it. :) read more

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Best Loco Moco ever ! Chicken and waffles are a hit also, made to order Great customer service too read more

Hidden Cafe - Loco Moco - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

A great breakfast spot. The menu truly has something for everyone. I've dined here a few times and honestly it's always A plus. Service was amazing from the hostess who sat us and our friendly waitress. Cute cafe my son and I enjoyed our meal. The chicken and waffles is one of our go to the waffles was not photographed trust me it was amazing. If you love a good fried chicken this is a must try, it's well seasoned and crispy yet still moist. Mouth watering good. read more

Hidden Cafe - Southern fried chicken - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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As regular customers of this restaurant, we agree that the food is usually good. Nothing great, just good. The coleslaw is extremely bland. The biscuits and gravy are also bland. As most of the clientele is older, they play music from the 40s and 50s. Sometimes the volume is up too loud and this can wear on you. As for the service, it depends on which server you get, and what her mood of the day is. In other words service is spotty at best. Plenty of parking. read more

Came across this great little breakfast/brunch/ lunch spot in Camarillo this past weekend. We had the Loco Moco (ground beef patty over rice with eggs and gravey) and the Fried Chicken and waffles! We were not disappointed! The food was delicious. The fried chicken was tender and crispy, and the waffle was huge. The Loco Moco was tasty as well. The service was fast and employees were all great, very friendly and attentive. They have an indoor area that is pretty spacious and outdoor patios for dining as well. The lines can get long, but worth the wait. The restaurant doesn't have a big sign, so it is pretty hidden. Just know that it's located at the corner of the building. We will be coming back to try more menu items. Enjoy and Happy Nom Nom! read more

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Warning! Their menu prices are only valid if they don't decide to change them "without notice". I ordered pork chops and eggs. For $17 on the menu. The eggs were OK, the pork chops were tough, like overcooked. But what really rankled me was that I was charged $19. Why? The first $1 was a smallish sign telling about an egg surcharge. That I could accept. The second $1 was covered by 4 pt print (think tiny print) on the menu bottom that said "...prices were subject to change without notice". Not coming here again. read more

Haha, this has got to be one of my dad's favorite restaurants. And for good reason too - this family business has some of the best brunch food out there! Anyways. We came on a Sunday afternoon, no wait time! We ordered our food quickly. I can say with certainty that service is ALWAYS super friendly here and really makes sure you're getting taken care of. There's lots of seating, it's very much a quiet but cozy brunch atmosphere. I ordered the French Toast with whip and strawberries on top. My family got the Deluxe Loco Moco (HIGHLY recommend, my dad's FAVORITE!), and the Sisters combo. Food was average wait, but it was definitely worth it. The Loco Moco is one of the best things you can get on the menu here. And my french toast was really fluffy and tasted absolutely amazing. I can't recommend this spot enough. So, I suggest you go try it out for yourself, you absolutely won't regret coming here! So good!! read more

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You've probably driven past this place many times passing your way up or down the grade in Camarillo. I have only been here a few times and only for brunch but the food has always been consistent and the prices are really good for the portion sizes. I always come here for the Hawaiian plates because that's where I think their strengths are. Loco moco, Portuguese sausage, spam, fried rice for breakfast ? Yes please. Seriously they do all these things very well here. The American fare is fairly standard and if you're looking for straight forward diner food you won't be disappointed by other items on the menu. The cinnamon roll is a highlight though, one of my favorite things on the menu and is a great thing to split while you enjoy a cup of coffee before your main meal arrives. Their fried chicken is also a great choice. Crispy and delicious. The place is very casual with both indoor/outdoor seating. Like most brunch places it's going to be busy on the weekends, so prepare for a wait and the kitchen to get backed up. My experience today was that it was pretty quick even though we got there around 10:30. It was busy but not too busy. read more

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First off, great little family style spot. Everyone working was awesome! We could ask anyone for anything and they would handle it, none of the "let me get your server" BS. Started with the cinnamon roll and then washed it down with the Loco Moco!! Next visit I'll do the Deluxe Loco Moco with spam and Portuguese sausage! Staff was awesome, food was awesome, we're coming back, soon! read more

Hidden Cafe - Loco Moco - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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The ahi Benedict, cottage fries and cinnamon rolls are the stars of this place. I always ask for the cinnamon roll to be warmed with a side of butter and it's EVERYTHING. I've taken some as gifts for people and it blows their mind when they try it. I'm still yet to try their fried chicken and loco moco so I need to plan some future trips! Definitely give this place a try if you haven't. It's one of the best hidden gems in the 805! Yum! read more

Hidden Cafe - I've tried soooo many cinnamon rolls in my life and these are the best! Heavenly! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California