Went in for a quick tea latte and ended up finding one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. Highly recommended and next time would love to try the food. Inside is cute and the store is right in the middle of all the walkable stores read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Cardamom chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

The lady at the counter was so sweet and accommodating. I had a caramel latte and their tea with vanilla and rose. It was a great atmosphere, and I did some studying and some painting. The food looked/smelled delicious as well! Would recommend for a solo stop, especially for the amazing staff. read more

I've walked by this place multiple times and finally stopped by to try it. I was surprised to see how big it was inside. Plenty of tables inside. A few outside. Really nice decor they have going. Their food menu is available from open to close. I love when places do that. We ended up getting their tikka chilaquiles, their mini puri's of the day, and their mango lassi. My friend has been telling us to try a mango lassi for years and now I know why. It was so good and delicious. The chilaquiles were very tasty. The kick was just enough and very flavorful. I absolutely loved the mini puri's. I was about to go order more because they were that good. Overall, it was delicious. Can't go back and try more. read more

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Kaapicat is a must when I'm visiting ventura. Their coffee is one of the few that doesn't give me the runs. It's the perfect place to study & get some work done or catch up with a friend. There's plenty of outdoor & indoor seating, plus a cute little sofa to get comfy on & read a book. They have small bites for breakfast or brunch options. I haven't found one I didn't like ;). From the chai to coffee - I've always enjoyed my drink here. Sometimes the service is a hit or miss. You're greeted with a warm welcome or with someone who's clearly going through it lol. Regardless, the tables are clean (usually), and the quality doesn't disappoint. read more

If you like dosa then this is the place for you. I ordered the paneer and my friend ordered the masala dosa. I think the masala dosa was better. It was cooked to perfection and had a great blend of spices. The chocolate chip cookies were also good read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Paneer Dosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Simply the best cappuccino in town. But that's not even the 1/2 of it. The Indian food is phenomenal. We like the puri's, the dosa's and the samosas. The staff is always courteous and friendly, and sitting out on the patio enjoying a coffee with friends is the best. Great place. read more

Great use of a small, intimate space on Main Street. The restaurant is family run, cheerful inside, and you can see the dosas made on the patio. Pros: great flavor combos, some inventive dishes, fresh ingredients. Cons: some of the dishes are expensive for what you get, the dosas in particular. Some of them, like the Gunpowder (at $9), have no filling and just come with tiny dishes of chutney. Not a lot of bang for your buck. We ordered two different dosas and were still not full. Also, they should ask how sweet you want your chai and if you are staying in the shop they should ask if you want it in a real mug. Ours came in a paper cut and was cloyingly sweet. The lemon rice was also just OK. Best dishes: Taquitos (nice spice and presentation) Chana masala puri (my favorite dish) Samosas (yummy, but a small--3 for $8) read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Made right in front of you. Family recipe! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Tried this place out due to the high ratings on Yelp. My besties and I thoroughly enjoyed our vanilla oat lattes (iced and hot were both wins). The cashier recommended the breakfast sandwich as it is the most popular item. The avocado toast with bacon was a solid choice. Nothing new about it but it was good. The breakfast sandwich was lackluster. The bagel was okay, the egg was a smidge overcooked and over flavored. I will say the whole place is gorgeous and well designed. Lots of seating inside and outside read more

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Love this place right downtown! Their coffee is SO good. I also got the Chana masala lunch and would get it again. Friendly staff and nice dog friendly patio. Can't wait to come back read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

This place is absolutely delicious. I'm so glad I had the chance to try it. The drinks are way more affordable and better tasting in my opinion than something you get out at a chain like Starbucks or Coffee Bean. I don't have a place a problem with either of those places, but it's just refreshing to have something local and light and delicious within the same price point or less. I tried a few of the items that you see in the pictures below, and I want to go back and pray more. The sizes may seem small, but they are very filling without letting you down. If you don't feel gross after you're done eating, and there's so much flavor in the food. It's a family owned business and the owner who is the mother, is so smart and knowledgeable about her food, and where it's sourced from, and why it's sourced the way that it is, and how and why it's cooked the way it is and how it all breaks down to make the textures and consistency in the dishes. I can't wait to go back and try more! The Idli and Pham Bhaji sliders and Jeera rice and curry were *chefs kiss*. Oh also the cardamom chai. And I hate cardamom and chai but I think it's because it's all such fresh ingredients it's still light and not perfumey or over powering. read more

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Family owned, cute cafe, friendly knowledgeable owner & staff, good food & drinks. Idli - love the texture of the pillowy rice cake (different than tteok or mochi, more bread-like). The chutney is yummy and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. Chai cardamom - so good!! Real spices, not just from a teabag Kaapi - Indian style coffee. Dark roast. Great! Will definitely come back to try their dosas and get more of their chai. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

The only place I've found so far that knows how to make a proper rose latte. Everywhere else the coffee never tastes anything like rose, but here it does. It took forever to get the coffee though. It felt like 10min. The ambiance is warm and relaxing, a nice coffee house. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Rose Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Great spot for different coffees and teas! Both drinks we got were delicious and really different from other independent coffee shops we've tried. Would have loved to been there later in the day to try some food! Recommend stopping by and checking it out. It's really well done inside, great hang out vibe, really clean and good music. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Really cute place to grab a cup of coffee and read, catch up with a friend/date, or get some work done. Love the decor and the interior design of the cafe. Menu had most of your typical coffee options like lattes, cappuccinos. They also had matcha latte. There were several latte flavor options you can choose from. I ordered an Iced Vanilla Latte which tasted good and was refreshing! They also have a food menu including avocado toast, chicken and waffle, samosa, and masala dosas. I'd definitely come back when I'm in the area. Great place for a snack and cup of coffee to enjoy while you're in the Downtown Ventura area. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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Wife found this place near our hotel so we walked to it and glad we did! The aesthetic is great, very clean and friendly staff! The French press was fine, coffee tasted a little watered down but still not bad but the dosa was so flipping good. Just comfort in a crispy crepe. I believe the owner came out and dropped off the food and then asked for honest feedback afterwards. They use a rock crushed fermented dough which was cool to learn about. The stuffing had those yummy Indian flavors and all three sauces were delicious. Owner that cares, friendly staff and great little place to come and grab a bite! Highly recommend read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Menu and front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Love that there's a new coffee shop in downtown! There's great lighting, exposed brick, and cute furniture, making it a super inviting and warm space. We've been here twice already. They offer baked goods and then a full brunch menu after 10am. The spinach artichoke danish and ham and cheese croissant were really tasty. I'm a sucker for savory pastries. Our second stop was around 940am or so and staff was nice enough to let us know they could do brunch early. I ordered the #2 avocado toast with arugula, lemon pepper, and poached egg. I asked to sub a scrambled egg but they couldn't accommodate. My partner tried the chicken and waffles and raved about the chicken but wasn't crazy about some herb or spice that was in the waffle (but he's picky so.......). Iced americanos were good. Staff was also friendly and gave us updates on the timing of our order. We will be back. I will try the more adventurous brunch items next time (shashukas, samosas, and dosas)! UPDATE: I've now had the masala dosa THREE times (savory crepe filled with spiced potatoes and onions and served with tomato chutney and coconut chutney) and tried the taquitos con masala today (crispy shell, savory potato filling, covered in tomatillo avocado chutney, with a perfect fried egg). Soooooooo delicious! Glad kaapicat is here in ventura and offering unique brunch items. read more

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I wanted to try the Cardamom Chai latte but they were out so I opted for the Chai latte it was okay, average, not a wow. Milk options regular whole milk, oat milk or almond milk. Food options: frittata, avocado toast, taquitos con masala, chicken n' waffle, chicken sandwich. Clean & open layout with plenty of seats I really enjoyed the ambiance I would come here again to try something different. read more

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Delicious! I got a white mocha and the Masala Frittata- both were SO good. Cute covered patio right out front with a few small tables and more tables out on the open patio. read more

Do ya like coffee? Tea? Brekkie and brunch goodies? Nice interior design? Your next stop, then, should be Kaapicat Cafe. Because you'll find all that along-side the flair and flavours of India as well as other cultures. Its warm contemporary space sports aesthetics that make you want to stay for a cuppa, instead of getting things to go. Kaapicat is proudly no copy-cat of the average coffee house. For sustenance, can't go wrong with the Shakshuka (brunch only) and Mango Lassi. The egg is runny, as should be in the mildly spiced north African dish. Lassi yoghurt drink is cool, refreshing and goes perfectly with all the food, such as spicy Indian samosas and dosas. Don't worry if your palate prefers less fiery exotic, but equally savoury; items on the board include frittata, taquito, chicken & waffles and the requisite avocado toast. When in Ventura, venture-a yo-self to this delightful downtown destination. You're bound to find something delicious at Kaapicat Cafe. read more

Awesome chai tea and their Kaapi latte this was phenomenal! Great little spot with a chill morning vibe. Both guys in the shop were knowledgeable and super helpful with our order this morning, being our first time and all. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

While passing through downtown Ventura, I needed a quick snack and coffee for lunch. I immediately pulled up my Yelp bookmarks and remembered my desire to try Kaapicat Cafe. The cafe is spacious and has such cute decor. I particularly liked the plant scooter and the living green wall above the counter. Sadly, the remainder of my experience was simply mediocre, unlike the Yelper majority. I stood at the counter for some time before being acknowledged. Understandable since there was only one staff member cooking, taking orders and making coffees. I was unfamiliar with many of the menu items and asked what was most popular without being spicy. I accepted his recommendation of a Masala Dosa. What was pleasant is that this thin pancake was made fresh. Then it was filled with mashed potatoes, spices and large chunks of onion. I found it bland; I used all three of the accompanying sauces or chutneys, but they didn't have much flavor either. Not being spicy doesn't necessarily mean bland. I also ordered an iced oat vanilla latte for the rest of my drive home. Unfortunately the sweetness was next level. I drank a fair amount to then request additional oat milk to lessen the sweet factor; of which he provided without any question. Sadly, it still remained too sweet and without much taste of the espresso itself. All in all, I'd say 3.5 stars yet can't quite validate giving 4 stars. read more

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Ambiance- great place to get work done and eat. Very clean, well lit and well decorated. Some couches and outdoor seating as well. Service- not bad service but not great. I would say average Food- came here to get chilaquiles because it was on their website menu, however they no longer serve it and many other items. They need to update their menu on their website. I ended up getting the frittata which was good but could have had more flavor. But the chutney on the side was great!! Also they have amazing pastries!!! I tried the herb and cheese one and it was one of the best pastries I have ever had. Will go back for that. They also have a great coffee and tea menu. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Herb and cheese pastry. AMAZING 6/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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This is my second time at Kaapica cafe. The food and coffee was great. I got the avocado toast with bacon added (this is an extra charge but worth it). The service and ambiance is warm, trendy and inviting. The only reason I am giving the restaurant four stars is the egg is supposed to be poached. My mom makes home made eggs benedict from scratch so I know how poached eggs are supposed to be cooked. Poached eggs are supposed to be runny right when the fork meets the egg. Both my friend's egg and my egg was soft boiled. I didn't ask for a return just let our server know to give feedback for the chef. Overall, good experience. Hopefully, poached eggs are runny for future guests. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Avocado toast with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

The food here is oh so delicious! We had samosas, masala frittata, mango lassi, and the most delicious mint curry Saw plenty of folks with laptops or small groups, so it led to a very cozy atmosphere. read more

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We had a chai and had most of their food for lunch. We brought our kids too. Food was very good and well received by our kids. Great service - we asked for their recommendations and they were very friendly. Also, the music and general feel is great - airy and happy place. Would absolutely recommend! read more

Nice spot in downtown Ventura on Main Street. Was looking for a new coffee shop to try and decided to give this cafe a try. I got an iced Indian coffee with no sugar. Typically Indian coffee should be drunk with sugar but I was trying to keep my sugar intake down. It was good and would have been even better with some sugar in it. It was refreshing on a warm day. I would be interested in trying some of their food options to see how they are. read more

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Coffee doesn't taste great to be honest. They have the right machine and the stuff, but they don't really make good coffee. The coffee came out with so much milk. read more

Blown away by this super delicious breakfast sandwich at the reasonable price of $9! Packed with flavor and loaded with eggs cooked just right, yummy garlic cheese and the tomato chutney that brings it to the next level. Can't wait to go back to try more of this super unique fusion menu. Next I will have to try the dosa, they looked amazing! read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

She! What the heck? How do we find this gem in the middle of Ventura California? My husband and I are massive in love with South Indian food and to find this perfect combo of a coffee shop and South Indian delights was the moment the bliss we couldn't have imagined! Unfortunately, we just had lunch somewhere else, or we would've had a dose of for lunch here. We will be back in the morning after 9 AM to enjoy some South Indian morning items - looking forward to it! Can't wait to get back again to this very sweet, simple, Comfortable, and welcoming location. read more

Such a cute little cafe I can't wait to come back to try the rest of what they have to offer ! read more

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I ordered the masala dosa (gluten free- yay!!) and an iced chai latte. The iced chai wasn't totally cold but the flavor was yummy. The dosa was absolutely delicious, made fresh and comes with 3 dipping options including an incredible savory chutney. The spices were on point. Not too strong but great flavor! Love the patio space also. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Masala dosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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Authentic, flavorful South Indian food. There is no other place in the area with such good South Indian food. We went there for Mother's day and the kitchen closed at 2:30. read more

I was looking for a cafe to sit down and get some work done in Downtown Ventura and came across Kaapicat Cafe. Just walking in, the interior was super cute with lots of seating and most importantly outlets for charging so that was a plus. The girls at the counter were also super nice and recommended me some things to try since it was my first time. I got a masala dosa to eat and a mango lassi to drink and both were so so delicious. The dosa was very flavorful and savory with the sauces all adding flavor to it without being over bearing. I really loved the mango lassi because it was like creamy and more thick mango smoothie. It wasn't as fruity of tangy as a mango smoothie but it was still a nice flavor. After I finished all my food, I ended up ordering a green tea just to sip on while finishing up some work and reading and it was a perfect way to end the visit. Definitely would come back here again! read more

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been wanting to check this place out for a long time after hearing great things and came on a saturday morning. it was crowded but the wait for the food wasn't too long! we shared a breakfast sandwich, masala dosa, and samosas. everything was delicious and the sauces were so flavorful, i loved how many they came with. samosas were good but much smaller than we were expecting. breakfast sandwich was a bit greasy but still good. my favorite was the masala dosa. the people working weren't particularly friendly or warm when we had questions but the inside was cute (although pretty loud). would come back to try the chai! read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and masala dosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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I love this local family owned business! The owner and chef Mina is knowledgeable and an absolute sweetheart. She knows the nutrition behind each dish. I learned that the wild rice they use has a low glycemic index, they make all the sauces fresh without any preservatives or additives, and the idli is fermented which is good for your gut! Food highlights for me: Jeera rice plate and the cardamom chai! Ima dream about that chai. They don't offer milk substitutes for the chai and I understand why. It's PERFECT, don't ever change it. This was my first time at Kaapicat Cafe and now I can't stop recommending it to everyone. I love supporting local BIPOC businesses so I will most def be back. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Jeera rice plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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Although the food we tried was really good and you can't find many places like it, the service was not there. The cashier was not helpful and acted as if we were a bother. It was good to try but I would not recommend read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Great coffee with fun designs. Great coffee and super friendly service. Cute little shop with some seating. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

Wanted a chai, so we stopped in. We were standing there for about 3 minutes right in front of 3 employees who stood there without acknowledging us. I will not be back ever. And I will make sure no one I know will ever step foot in there either. The worst customer service I have experienced in a long time. read more

super tasty fusion breakfast options! I loved the cardamom chai and personally thought it was even better than the Kaapi (south indian filter coffee). My family members really liked the Kaapi and everything we ate - taquito's and chilaquiles. Definitely recommend stopping here! On Saturdays they do a live dosa stand outside the cafe, would've loved to see it ourselves:) read more

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not the most welcoming vibe for a slow weekday morning. the person taking the order had an airpod in which was a bit off. personally will not be coming back if i was only going off the drink either. i got the matcha, which was just milk and grainy greens tasting powder with a thick loogie looking layer of honey at the bottom of the cup. maybe if it's the last cafe open on the street i'd be willing to try a different item. read more