Recently visited for the first time, should have come sooner. Right off of Camarillo Springs exit, man is it tucked away. If it wasn't for Yelp we would never have even known it was there. Went with a group of 6 so we tried several things. -Corned beef hash was great, everyone that sampled it said they would definitely order it again. -Chili verde was amazing. I will say the flavor was great, not a ton of meat here so that was the only downfall. -Loco Moco/ Deluxe LM were both good. They weren't listed on the menu but I had seen other reviewers post about it so we asked. They feature on weekends but offer it all the time. -Ham steak was good as well and a large generous portion. Overall we were very happy with our experience here. Food was good, came hot, and on time. Prices weren't crazy either. This is a small little treasure to find hidden away in a little corner of Camarillo. read more

The food was A++ and the service was A+++. Definitely a hidden gem!! We didn't get to try any of the Chamorro type foods, but we'll definitely check back during the week. I would suggest calling first if that's why you're visiting this restaurant. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem...waiters are very polite/and attentive.About the food the only issue was the meat on the loco moco it's bland and burn.The gravy on the pork-chop was delicious read more

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Honestly the best Loco Moco east of Maui! Great and friendly service every time. Get there early on the weekends as it fills up quickly. Great breakfast option in Camarillo. read more

Excellent food and service This is a hidden gem A bit hard to find but worth the trip I'll definitely be back Highly recommend read more

Everything was delicious! From the cinnamon roll, to the salmon (it's cooked!) Benedict it was the best! And the people were super sweet...very family oriented read more

Best breakfast I've had in Camarillo! The owner Joe is super sweet! She came over to our table and gave us the backstory of the restaurant. We all really enjoyed our food. read more

Hidden Cafe - Kid friendly and fun! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Excellent food at great prices with a wonderful staff. We discovered this restaurant through friends and are forever indebted to them... Jesse's food is beyond compare because he uses fresh ingrediants. Steve and Gigi Hart read more

Their Loco Moco is delicious as are their omelets! Service is ok. Some days service is great, other days, not so much.

Yes, it is hard to find. Tucked away in a place I would not have expected. They have a secret menu. I saw the yelp review and saw they had loco Moco online. I ordered their deluxe loco Moco that comes with spam and Portuguese Sausage. Great service. She checked on us regularly. read more

I'm fan-girliing over here! I heard about this place from friends and was intrigued. I imagined a small rustic restaurant tucked away behind some palm trees by the golf course so I was surprised that it was actually in a strip mall. But don't let this fool you- once you're inside viewing the menu and realizing there are some island favorites on the there you pretty much forget the strip mall or Camarillo or that you're on the mainland. This is serious Ono Grindz-so good! The family is from Guam but they have the Portuguese sausage & eggs, loco moco, kahlua pork etc. All served with that delicious Guamanian Finadene sauce IYKYK. The couple next to us told us they were just there the day before and had to come back, and might actually come back for lunch the next day. Luckily, on the way out our server told us they were closed on Mondays (well, unlucky for us actually). But hubby went back again on Tuesday with his work buddy Agghhh - can't wait to go back! read more

Hidden Cafe - Portuguese sausage, rice & eggs w pancakes. You can get it with fried rice too! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Home style cooking, large portions and good quality. You are always welcomed by friendly people and offered fresh complimentary mini muffins when you take your seat. read more

This cafe is located right off the freeway, but in a hidden plaza among a residential community. Their store sign isn't the most visible. Arrived about noon on a Saturday and the place was still busy with people coming and going. However, I was quickly seated. Ordered the Harvest Scramble and it was loaded with fresh veggies and I asked for the cubed potatoes, which were savory. The meal wasn't greasy and didn't leave a heavy after-feel. I also had a few bites of the sausage, eggs, and fried rice. The fried rice was pretty good, not oily either. Eggs and sausage were standard. Lots of vegetarian options. Prices were fair, restrooms were clean, service was good, I'd happily come back again when in the area. read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Yay, another successful visit at a restaurant from my Bookmark List, check check. I can understand how someone who isn't from the area can easily get lost, because yes, this restaurant doesn't have a huge sign that says Hidden Cafe, (hence the name, lol). It's located in a small shopping center surrounded by gated communities, as long as you follow the directions exactly-you'll find this HIDDEN gem. Here's what was ordered: The House Omelet: very flavorful and moist, which is pretty hard to do at many other places. One of the best omelette ever tasted, which consisted of bacon, cheese, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and onions. Most places over cook their omelettes, here they are cooked perfectly. $9.75 Rib Eye with Eggs: My Mouth-watering Medium Rare Rib Eye, was cooked perfectly with such a juicy pink center. The side of fried rice was very filling which also had pieces of ham, sausage and egg in it. My scrambled (2) eggs was a good amount as a side. This also came with a choice of pancakes, toast or fruit. I chose whole wheat toast and it was already buttered, good stuff. I really enjoyed the fried rice, it reminding me of being back in Hawaii where it's common to have rice for breakfast. MHmmMm, good filling dish for $15.00. Coffee is $2.95/cup. My husband and I were lucky enough to come in and have the restaurant to ourselves. Our server Derek was very attentive and provided great customer. Will we return?! Yes, I need to try their famous Fried Chicken and Waffles! read more

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Not sure what all the hype is about. I would call it an "okay" place. It's definitely was below my expectations in appearance (worn and mismatched chairs and tables and not in a cool way), inside seating was so filled with cooking smoke and unventilated that I chose to sit outside with tons of flies. In actuality it's a local place, open from 7am-2pm, in a very casual in a small strip mall. It has an Hawaiian flair, with options like breakfast with mixed fried rice and spam. What did I get? Chili verde with 2 eggs and fried rice. Decent, but nothing to write home about. My dining partner's sandwich was accompanied with fruit salad had to be 3-4 days old; watermelon was peely and transleucent, and the strawberries were very worn. Wouldn't go again unless blindfolded. read more

Hidden Cafe - Chile Verde and Eggs - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

As I'm exiting the freeway... Me: Where is it? Friend: This looks like a residential area. Me: Oh, wait! I see some buildings. Friend: Okay, where is it? Me: Oh, the GPS says we are close. Oh, there it is! Man, it really is hidden! LOL I love finding hole-in-the-wall places. I guess it's good that it's in a hidden place. That could be a good thing or a bad thing. LOL Good thing because it's good secret so only people in-the-know know. Bad thing because after this review it won't be a secret anymore. LOL The parking lot wasn't full but I was here on weekday morning. I really wonder how it gets on the weekends. Anyways, they do offer outdoor seating and they do have a specials board so check that out too. I had the chicken and waffles for a little over $10. OMG! It's totally worth your money. 4 pieces of chicken and 4 waffle squares - Baller on a budget status! I loved how crispy the waffle was and I spread butter and drizzled syrup all over it. The chicken was good but not the best I've ever tasted. I pulled pieces of it and put it on top of my waffle with some rooster sauce. :) Yum! the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy just put the dish over the top for me! And this dish makes it every reason to come back to this place. Also, the service is awesome too! The staff is very welcoming and personable. There are a lot of items on the menu I want to come back and try, especially since they really have generous portions. As a cheap ass, I'm so glad this place is so affordable too. Too bad they are only open for breakfast and lunch. LOL :) read more

Hidden Cafe - Chicken & Waffles for $10.25 with 6oz red rooster sauce for size reference. LOL :) - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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I've been here a few times and the food is spectacular! Chicken and waffles for breakfast twice, means they're really good! The staff is super friendly and always accommodating! I've also had their seared ahi tuna salad which is fresh and tasty. I am looking forward to coming here for their weekly specials; meatloaf is on the top of my list! See you again soon, Hidden Café! read more

Hidden Cafe - Ahi Salad = delish!! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Such a great gem! Found this cafe by accident really, no one wanted to take our son's soccer team reservation. Im so glad this place did, and qe've been back a few times after that. Great food, great selection and the staff is so friendly. It's like going over your moms house for breakfast. Our new favorite cafe. read more

Hidden Cafe - The smile says it all. - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Eh. Somewhere between A-OK, and maybe I'll pass. This sucks too, because all the raving about the place. I'm just wondering if I just had a bad visit. I came in hungry! Needless to say, the place is "hidden". But Siri helped me. Anywho, after reading numerous yelp reviews, I tried this spot and went with the House Omelette. Sounded delicious, and again...I was super hungry. There was only two or three other tables being served. It was about 11:45am on a Wednesday. Other reviews adequately describe the decor and environment. Small, "hole-in-the-wall." Service was standard. No name tags or introductions, so I cannot rate individual staff by name. Back to the food... I attached a picture of my omelette. Compared to other pictures of this item, mine came out a bit different. First the avocado on top was completely smashed. And the rest of the omelette was cold and dry. I was able to pick up the omelette from the end and eat it like a sandwich. I was very disappointed and by its taste and presentation, I truly believe I was served an old omelette that had been sitting there. Have you ever tasted an overly cooked fried egg? That's what it tasted like :( I requested sides of salsa twice to try and freshen the omelette and bring it back to life. I really hate giving this place a bad review, but I have to keep it real and be fair/honest to my experience. I was really hoping this visit would have delivered a winning new breakfast spot read more

Hidden Cafe - House omelette. Mine was smashed, dry and cold/stale :-( - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

They sold my email and information to a spam company without my permission. This is a shame since I liked them and WAS going to go back.

Love going to Hidden Cafe! Staff are very welcoming. Food is great. My favorite is the Ahi Benedict. Yummy!

Hidden Cafe is a real gem. Found this place once we moved to the neighbor and boy are we glad we found it, so lucky to have a great little spot like this down the street from our house :). Service: 5 Stars- they keep this restaurant well staffed, for being such a little place they really have it staffed well and keep it moving. All of the servers we've had here are friendly and prompt. Also love the manager/owners here they are friendly and welcoming always. Price: pretty good for the quantity and quality of the food your getting. I'd say for 2 people your looking at $20-25 bucks but again I feel it's totally worth it. Food: great 5 star breakfast and lunch items! I have yet to try a dish I didn't like. Everything here is tasty, filling, and unique. Recommendations: -For breakfast on the weekends you have to try their Hawaiian style Loco Moco! It's one of the best dishes I've ever had! Trust me you just have to try it. -another great breakfast special they have is their Portuguese sausage with rice & eggs, makes me feel like I'm back in Hawaiian! :) -my man loves their chicken and waffles, waffles are crunchy outside with soft inside, very tasty!!!! Lunch: give their chorizo/beef burger a try, great flavor. All in all this place is great id highly recommend it! read more

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The homemade cinnamon roll was absolutely amazing!!!! By far one of the best ever. Philly cheesesteak was good, could have actually used some cheese, I couldn't find any. BUT...the fries were really good. The biscuits and gravy were really good as well. Coffee was strong and tasted like it had been sitting on warm for a while. We were in after noon, so it was probably sitting a bit. Would have given five stars, but the hostess was about as welcoming as a wet mop. No personality or listening skills, and it was a big effort for her to walk across the restaurant to come and seat us. The person at the front desk was rude and short with us, and when she realized how rude she had been, tried to make up for it by asking how our day was.....little to little to late. Thankfully our server was a doll, with a great personality, and made our dining experience delightful. read more

Hidden Cafe - Oh Yum!!!!!! - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

What a great family owned and run gem! We love coming here for breakfast and they are dog friendly too! Big portions, fun to try items that are beyond the usual fare for breakfast. I'm hooked on the country benedict and also the spam and eggs. Portuguese sausage is a great flavor if you want a little spice to start your day. read more

You're not cool until you buy the garlic pepper sauce. We stopped here on our way home from a wedding in Camarillo. Cutest little cafe on a sunny day! Cousin had chicken and waffles, friend and I had sausage patty and eggs, and hubby had Portuguese sausage. Loved the Portuguese sausage and I ordered a side of orange cranberry pancakes. Lovely place and yummy food! read more

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Don't let the secret out! This is the best breakfast spot in camarillo! Everything is awesome but be sure to get there early and order a huge homemade cinnamon roll before they run out. The country fried steak is the best you'll ever have. read more

Great food! Big portions. I ordered house omelette with fried rice and pancakes and they did not disappoint. Excellent customer service as well. read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

One of my go to places when visiting Ventura County. Used to love to come get my Filipino food fixed with daily specials that included my fav: adobo! I enjoy being able to get a home made meal just like what I would make at home without all the cleaning and dishes. Instead of toast I choose fried rice with my breakfast. Yum! Oh and my pre breakfast snack is always thee homemade huge yummy cinnamon roll! Great spot to get a moco loco or Filipino/Hawaiian breakfast. read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

The food was delicious!! Service was great. Such a lovely place. Hidden gem in Camarillo!! Will definitely go back again.

First time here! Yummy! Had the house omelette! Some tables on a covered patio, some under covering in the parking lot! Would come back in a heart beat! read more

Consistent and good. Pretty standard breakfast fare, creative seating choices, friendly staff. Nothing exciting warranting a 5, but 4 is really something to be proud of these days! keep it up!! read more

Awesome place for breakfast and lunch. Family owned and ran. Friendly atmosphere..... Go play golf before or after breakfast.

Country Benedict.... mmmm soo good!! The biscuits and gravy in general are great!! Chicken fried chicken is delicious too... and the cinnamon rolls are a must... but share it! Come hungry and early so you can fit a morning work out in after ;) read more

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This island eatery is a hidden gem. Having been in the area for a couple of years I did not know it existed until I was introduced here by my Chamorro friends and I fell in love with the selection of food they serve. Their food reminded me of the food I had grown up with at my native island. Basically anything with fried rice, sausage and sunny side eggs for breakfast reminds me of childhood memories. Their other types of food are delicious as well. I have not had one that I regret ordering. The staff is great and helpful and the owner is friendly whom from time to time will stop at your table and try to converse with you. Overall, I highly recommend this place especially if you are craving some island food. This place is a true hidden gem! read more

Hidden Cafe - Seared Ahi Salad with orange cream dressing. - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Great outside set-up, open on Sunday till 2 pm. Many kids options on the menu. Also healthy options available. Mimosa on a Sundays! read more

Hidden Cafe - Weekend Special Menu - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

Wasn't crowded this morning but they sat us late. Then it took another 12 minutes before someone ask if we needed coffee and water. The girl that served us kept spilling and dropping stuff. I ordered the LocoMoco...taste was good...not enough rice...asked for over easy eggs but got over cooked. Patties were pretty good. read more

We finally made it to this cafe after many recommendations from old high school classmates (Channel Islands High - Go RAIDERS!) Well, the recommendations DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Many great options! I had the Garden Eggs Benedict and my husband had the chicken fried steak. We give both dishes an A++++! I live in San Diego now so when I go home to see family in Oxnard, we will make sure to drop in here for our usual breakfast before heading back home. I heard the owner is also a Channels Islands alumni! Happy to support a local business! L Victorio. read more

The food here is always good, it will fill your belly. But foodies don't expect anything remarkable, compared to what you can make at home.

Came here on a Sunday morning around 11am. Place was packed but the wait was only 15 mins for a party of two. There is outside seating but we opted for indoors since it looked gloomy outside. I got the fried chicken, fried rice, eggs, and pancake. The fried chicken was pretty good. Not too oily. I actually thought having fried rice for brunch was kinda weird at this kind of establishment but it was actually good. The pancakes were also on point. I will most definitely come back here again for brunch. There is a lot for parking. read more

Hidden Cafe - New American Near Me - Camarillo, California

This place was ok and the food was good but not great. The flow was terrible. I was in a party of 4 that got seated together with a party of like 15+ out on the patio while the inside of the restaurant was basically empty. Waited a bit for our order to be taken since it seemed like only one waitress was working both patios. The waitress you could tell was working really hard while receiving no help at all from any of the other staff. All orders were taken together with my party last. Naturally that backs up the kitchen resulting in 45+ wait for small portions and ok food. What was really terrible about this place was the manager or owner. While the waitress was refilling our coffee the owner/manager yelled at her "get inside you have more tables". As I thanked the waitress the manager literally talked over me and almost grabbed the poor girl said to her "didn't you hear me??" That's not how you treat people. As we were boxing our food we hear her say "finally". Excuse me? We got up to go as the manager/owner said to the waitress "you have another two 8 tops coming in". Needless to say I'll never be back. read more