Stopped by Carrera's Bakery while they were offering samples and ended up completely blown away…read more The triple chocolate cake was outstanding, and the FRITTELLE--a classic Italian fried dough pastry--was unlike any I've ever had. I've been to Italy multiple times and grew up around Italian baking, and this is hands down the best frittelle I've ever tasted. Light, golden, and filled with vanilla custard, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, it was truly unforgettable. This is a real Italian bakery, and once you step inside, the space completely opens up--high ceilings, a beautiful interior, and a hidden, speakeasy feel you'd never expect from the street. The young man with blonde hair who helped me was so kind, knowledgeable, and clearly proud of the bakery. It made the whole experience even better. The latte was perfectly done as well. Everything here feels high quality and thoughtfully made. I'll definitely be back. Thank you--support local.

Carrara's Pastries in Moorpark never disappoints. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the…read moreattention to detail here is genuinely impressive. Within ten seconds of walking in, I was greeted by Ama, who set the tone for the whole visit. She was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout. She even let me sample different gelato flavors and suggested some great dishes to try on my next visit. That kind of thoughtfulness goes a long way. The affogato here is on another level. Most places serve it in a paper cup where the espresso and gelato just blend into a mushy mess. Not here. Carrara's presents it beautifully on a stone tray, with a proper espresso cup and a transparent glass so you can actually see the layers of gelato and espresso. And Ama personally poured the espresso tableside, which really topped off the whole experience. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Thank you to Lizzie's for the most delicious personal cakes for my huge retirement dinner recently…read more We recently discovered these very talented and courteous people from my daughter who also ordered a large batch for a recent celebration. These cakes are scrumptious in individual jars with lids and best all can be made gluten free!!!! Food is extraordinary! Business owners just as!!!! Thank you for the moss too courteous, delicious and well priced desserts hands down!!!!!

Ordered the churro cheesecake and brownie bites for desserts for our wedding and OMG were they a…read morehit. Half gone before dinner was gone! I got endless compliments on them. My husband and I made a promise we're ordering them at least every anniversary but it'll probably have to be once a month! Perfect bite size delicious desserts!!

Love this place! The treats are so yummy, the staff is friendly, and it's so clean! We always enjoy…read morestopping here when we're in the area.

Such a great variety of treats. My wife had a fruit bowl and I had a chocolate dipped ice cream bar…read morecovered in nuts. I love that we are always greeted warmly. It's a relaxed place with limited seating inside and out. The parking can be tough, but well worth it.

We have come back to this place twice since the first time…read more The second time we returned, I ordered the same burrito as I had the first time. This was at about 5:45 PM. The burrito was nothing like the first one I had. This one was watery, thin, and just tasted completely different. I assume it's because the chef at night makes them differently than the one in the AM who made the first one I had. Updating again, we have tried this place for a third time, and we placed an online order through their website about 45 minutes ago. We came to pick up the order, and they are so busy, they didn't even have the order, they only just put it in now. This is unfortunate because it creates an inconvenience for us. If you allow online ordering, you should have the order ready by the stated time. This does put a sour taste in our mouth.. However- this burrito was back to tasting as delicious as the first I had gotten. So it seems the morning is the time to have the breakfast burrito!

Love coming across unassuming businesses in our local community!! Carla's is one that we should be…read moreshouting from the mountaintop!! In addition to being a great bakery, they also have an incredible breakfast and lunch menu! Today I picked up lunch burritos for my work crew. These burritos were big and packed with deliciousness!! Enough energy to keep the hungriest of men working through the day! Staff and kitchen team were amazing! Make sure to put this on your next stop for baked items or lunch on the go!! Keep on supporting our local businesses!!

Authentic Italian Gelato, here in Moorpark! We were looking for a sweet treat for my hubby's bday…read moreand he loves gelato even more than ice cream so we came here last night. They have so many delicious handmade, fresh and innovative flavors as well as Italian staples like hazelnut, chocolate, pistachio and vanilla. They had vegan and Gluten Free options too that looked very good. After sampling pistachio, I had to have it. The other members of the family had mango, mint, stracciatella, and dulce de leche. Every single flavor was made of pure ingredients, not with artificial flavoring or coloring. It was just as good as being in Italy, or in any of the high end gelaterias in Little Italy SD! It was nice and clean inside and they even had a really cute little Vespa you can take pictures with ( not sitting on it;). The gelato is a bit pricy - $8 for a single scoop and it goes up from there, but given the quality of the ingredients, I think it is worth it to support a local business who is putting in the work and delivering quality. Service was friendly and excellent- the owner is very nice and helpful. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Owners are super sweet and clearly LOVE what they do. Every flavor is so good and made in small…read morebatches with care. They also have amazing coffee menu, cold treats for your pups and plenty of space inside to enjoy your order. Worth the drive, as they are located near Moorpark College and kinda hidden in the strip mall behind a Starbucks. Even ChatGPT said they are the best overall gelato experience in Ventura County - go see them!

Was looking for something different to get for a bunch of guys to eat, and stumbled upon CB! I can…read moretruly say, no one was disappointed! Picked 6 different buns, ordered 12, tater tots, one of their special iced coffees(which was unbelievable) and the cinnamon roll(because I have a huge sweet tooth). Again, everything I ordered was amazing, and nothing lasted more than 5 minutes when I brought to our group! Highly recommend!!! Get it all!

The trip to Moor Park from the SFV is not too bad, a pleasurable ride, on the smooth 118 (around 20…read moreminutes if you keep within the speed limits), and judiciously choose the time to travel. I came here to try out California Bun, an eatery that has harnessed an interesting (long overdue) concept, to package portable food. Here they prepare snack sized bites (or a little more) of favorite food fancies, enveloped in a daily fresh baked round brioche bun. The store is high ceiling, spacious and large, with ample space to dine in or carry out. It is a mom and pop joint, that is slowly but surely, beginning to make a mark. On the main wall, elegantly displayed, are all the many enticing varieties, for the day. My visit was designed to take something to go. The conundrum here is, what to order, because there were so many inviting choices that were talking to you. I finally decided to select three of these evenly browned and differently topped buns. The El Sabroso (Egg, cheddar & jack cheese, bacon & Jalapeno salsa, garnished with Cheese, bacon & jalapeño). The Roadside Burger (Seasoned ground beef, grilled onions, white American cheese, & secret house burger sauce, garnished with Cheese & bacon). The Mac Daddy (Creamy mac and cheese with a cheddar, jack, and parmesan cheese blend, garnished with Panko bread crumbs). So whats the verdict? The Mac Daddy was my least favorite. In comparing the other two, the Roadside Burger seemed to have the higher of (inside filling/inside bread) ratio, as compared to the El Sabroso. However, the latter is the most attractive bun on the outside and overall, contains a good mix of flavors and slight kick. Any food with a visible Jalapeño is a magnet, for me. Still, this concoction needs more of the egg mixture, to achieve the right balance. In general, all 3 buns were soft, had a nice texture, bread taste and chew. Service here is warm, inviting, friendly and informative.

Some places serve drinks... & some places serve moments…read moreyou want to stay inside a little longer. This was honestly the best boba spot I've ever been to. From the second we walked in, the space felt alive, warm, welcoming, & effortlessly cool. The people were super rad, the kind of energy that makes you feel like you belong there even on your first visit. Customer service? Genuine. Food? Delicious. Ambiance? Pure good vibes. We ordered the bubblegum boba, got the big one, and shared it, which somehow made it taste even sweeter. Every sip felt nostalgic and playful, like childhood joy dressed up in a cup of happiness. The price was moderate, but completely worth it. You're not just paying for boba... you're paying for an experience, a mood, a little pocket of joy in the day. If you're looking for a spot where flavor meets heart -- this is it.

do I have enough time to go here? I don't know because I have to go to the train and I don't know…read moreif I have the time.

Love the Dubai chocolate crepe and strawberries! I would recommend putting more chocolate and…read morepistachios sauce on the strawberries especially because of the price. It look a while to get the food but the wait is worth it and the workers are nice and respectful. I overall recommend!

Exactly how I remember places like this. So much depth in what you can get- shaved ice style,…read morefruity, crepes... great on a hot day or just as a treat. Lots of parking.

in the mood for some mochinuts simi valley has a spot …read more this location is not too busy at all. they have plenty of donuts to choose from. you need to stop by when you are around.

Walked in around 6:30 pm. Not much to choose. Some of the mochinut already looking beat up. Choose…read more3 mochinuts. It's chewy and taste pretty good. Although there's a little odd smell on it. Dont know what. Its my first time trying mochinut in this location. Glad that we have one around.

Thanks to Phil who reached out to address the concerns from our first dining experience and to…read moreinvite us back. We honestly were not sure if we wanted to make the drive to Moorpark again, but given Phil's extended efforts, we felt it was only right to give Freda's another try. Our last visit was during Mother's Day weekend, so we thought to come for brunch on Father's Day. It was busy when we arrived, but the host team managed the flow of customers very well. While being seated, the timing of the next reservation was mentioned, allotting an hour and a half for our time there. This was more than enough, and we were graciously thanked for our understanding. Shortly after, Danielle came to greet us, apologized for the previous dining experience and showed sincere appreciation for having us again. We had two servers for our section, Nathan being our primary one, but as before, we felt the entire team worked exceptionally well in taking care of customers. We started with the Focaccia Rustico which was the best part of our last meal. This arrived heavily toasted. We prefer the softer version from our dinner, but it was still very good. The husband was eager to try the French Dip, and it did not disappoint. The sandwich had the perfect ratio of meat to bread. The au jus was flavorful, along with the horseradish spread. The fries were, hot, crisp and nicely seasoned. I ordered the Dutch Baby. It arrived freshly made in the cast iron pan, with sides of butter, syrup and berry compote. This was my first time having the German pancake and it was delicious! It will now be on my radar when having brunch elsewhere, but Freda's is the standard that others will follow. Team members checked on us often, as they did with other customers. Danielle stopped by a couple more times. We were thanked again, as we left, for giving them another chance. It was a great experience from beginning to end and a testament to Freda's dedication to customer satisfaction. We'll be back. :)

We came for lunch and it just so happened to be restaurant week. They had a special menu for the…read moreevent, which offered a 2-course brunch/lunch for $29, and $10 more for mimosa/wine. We tried the New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, Meatballs, French Dip and Mediterranean Chicken, and a mimosa. The meatballs were about the size of a golf ball. After cutting it in half the center looked firm and somewhat dry. It tasted a bit bland but after putting extra marinara sauce on it greatly improved the taste. The shrimp was ok but it did not stand out. The portions of both seemed small, probably adjusted due to the special menu. The bread that came with the dishes were good, warm and toasty. I really enjoyed the French Dip, the prime rib was tender, and the au jus and horseradish sauce enhanced the flavor. However the horseradish sauce didn't have the kick I was anticipating, so maybe more "horse" or more "radish"? Mediterranean chicken was also delicious. The fries were thin and crispy. Mimosa was refreshing. Service was great, our server Stephen was attentive and checked on us often. Overall it was an enjoyable first experience.