I stopped by Ojai Ice Cream on a whim whilst in town with my family! Since I had never been before,…read moremaking a decision on which flavor to choose was naturally difficult. However, they had free tastings which made it easier! I ended up opting for the honeycomb crunch. As soon as we paid, my family and I walked around Ojai whilst enjoying the ice cream. It was soooo good. The ice cream was creamy and adorned with crunchy bits of honeycomb. It wasn't too sweet and was gone all too quickly. Overall, Ojai Ice Cream was a quick but delicious visit. It's right in the middle of town which makes for an easy stop whilst in Ojai. Definitely give it a go if you're in the mood for a sweet treat!

Had unique flavors with their orange one being a fan fav…read more They offer a max of 3 flavor samples per person. Ended up picking heavenly honey flavor cuz it had a nice caramel/toffee like taste. Waffle cone is a $1.50 add on and a bit stale so prob a pass next time. Single scope was $6.50.

We had such a fantastic experience at The Dutchess. My husband, my in-laws, my brother-in-law, and…read moreI came in for dinner, and from start to finish everything was exceptional. Our server, Gabriel, truly made the evening special. My father-in-law is vegan and my husband has allergies to cashews and pistachios, which can sometimes make dining out stressful. Gabriel handled everything with confidence, care, and attention to detail. He walked us through the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made sure everyone at the table felt comfortable and taken care of. The ambiance was beautiful, warm, and inviting, and every dish we tried was outstanding. We started with the naan and the Weiser Farms crispy potatoes, both of which were fantastic. The crispy rice salad and tea leaf salad were fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor. For entrées, the coconut chickpea curry was comforting and delicious, while the organic tandoori half chicken was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. We also enjoyed the duck breast, which was beautifully prepared and a standout dish. Dessert was just as impressive. The mango lassi ice box pie was bright, refreshing, and unique. We also loved the sticky rice donuts, especially paired with the pink guava sorbet and sesame gelato. What stood out most was the level of service. Gabriel struck that perfect balance of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine hospitality. The entire experience felt elevated and effortless, honestly the kind of service you expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant. We'll absolutely be back and will be recommending The Dutchess to everyone we know.

We came here for dinner at a colleague of my wife's recommendation. We did not have reservations,…read morebut they still sat us quickly at one of their outside/sidewalk tables. The sidewalk tables are comfortable and the ambiance casual. Service was efficient and friendly. They have an extensive wine list, but we stuck with water. It seems the menu is prepared daily, as the cover of the paper menu had today's date on it. Dishes were a combination of traditional and innovative, with many vegan and gluten free options. We chose the Coconut Chickpea Curry, Zuckerman Farms Asparagus & Snap Peas and Wok Fired Beef Satay. The dishes were visually appealing, served hot, and brought to our table as they came out of the kitchen. You can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients and combine them in a sophisticated way. All good... except that I found the Asparagus and Satay dish overbearingly salty. Unfortunately, the saltiness overpowered all flavors in these two dishes.

Amazing service the owners are amazing they gave my friend a discount because she didn't have…read moreenough money and their food/drinks are so good.

We had a great experience at Yume! The burgers were super tasty and delicious. Lots of flavor!!…read moreThe fries were good but I feel could have had more flavor. The service was great and very friendly. We enjoyed our time here. Also loved the Miyazaki art in the bathroom!!

Such a great find. The chicken liver mousse was easily the highlight -- bold flavors, fresh…read moreingredients, and perfectly paired with bread. The team was warm and attentive, and the whole place has a charming but buzzy energy. Definitely a go-to spot for a weeknight out. Don't skip the wine selection, either!

Super friendly service and lively place with nice natural light. I got the itallian works subbed it…read morewith the foccacia. Really good sandwich, my only negative is I like a lot of lettuce on my sandwich and mine didn't have much but still very enjoyable and delicious.

I was visiting Ojai for a retreat and found Revel on a lunch break. I love trying new kinds of…read moreKombucha and was excited when I saw the sign. I had no idea the magnitude of what I was about to experience. I sample kombucha every chance I get, and I can say with confidence that Revel has the best commercial kombucha that I've ever tasted! I had the pleasure of being served by Adam the owner, who is a superb beverage alchemist and has created an array of blends that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Revel is an apt name for these drinks as the sublime colors are as delightful as the pleasure of their tastes. The interior is spacious with minimalist decor, an attractive menu board, a feeling of earthiness with natural wood, and the clean brightness of white walls. It's the kind of place where you might meet a friend for a healthy drink, work remotely, or buy some growlers for a unique contribution to a dinner party. It was a gloomy rainy weekend, and I visited four times. I wasn't eager to go back out in the cold, and a few times I was the only customer so I had a chance to chat with Adam. I was intrigued to discover that Jun Kombucha uses honey instead of sugar for the fermentation process. I started home brewing Kombucha in 2011, and was taught that honey's antibacterial properties would block the fermentation process and kill the culture, aka SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). Enter the unique Jun SCOBY which only feeds on honey. It was amazing to talk to Adam about his brewing journey. He poured me samples and it was difficult to pick a favorite because they're all so good. Even the bottles are a work of art carrying the theme of the business. Recommended 100%!

I'm visiting my daughter in Ojai and a must stop is always for my favorite kombucha. Today they had…read morea few more flavors available in the four packs which is what I always get so I can take them home and enjoy them one a day. I tried the sunbeams which is citrus and vanilla but it was a little too subtle for my taste so I tried the Hoppy Valley, which is fabulous and my favorite is always the OM which is the bar in lavender. I decided to get the happy Valley for the first time and the nice young lady serving me said that I could mix a match so that made me really happy because no one has ever offered that to me before. I decided to get two of the happy Valley and two of the OM Which came to a total of $22. I signed up for the loyalty points, hoping to get my first purchase towards earning rewards, but the employee told me that the four packs don't count towards rewards. This is why I only gave four stars for the very first time because this didn't make any sense to me. Oh well. I guess things aren't perfect here after all. I will keep returning, but it made me sad not to be earning points for my purchase.:( Happy New Year's Day and may you enjoy the best kombucha ever and come here and try it. It's a really fun place to just hang out and it's nice and quiet and they have fun little games to play. I just added the review from four stars to five stars because Adam, the owner, responded to my constructive criticism and said that he was going to have the system changed to allow loyalty points to be earned when customers purchase the cans. He also added loyalty points to my rewards account for my purchase today. Thank you For being a responsive owner to your customers needs and coming up with a solution right away. That's what makes your store so excellent in addition to serving an excellent product.

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

I loved our dinner here, despite it being packed and peak dining hour the food was delicious and…read moreservice was professional. The soup and the wedge salad exceeded expectations. What I found wild were the attitudes and demands of the clientele all around us. A man next to me complained about the way his server set the plate down. A woman to my left complained about the dessert not being her favorite. If I worked here I would be burnt out on people in one shift. This is a nice place. What happened to manners?

I recently dined here with a group and unfortunately left disappointed…read more The experience started at check-in. The blonde host wearing a denim outfit was unwelcoming and dismissive. When I approached the host stand, I asked a simple question about bringing my dog through the restaurant since I had booked patio seating. I specifically wanted to be respectful and asked whether there was a separate entrance for guests with dogs because I didn't want to walk him through the dining area if that wasn't appropriate. Instead of receiving a greeting or clear response, I was met with a long stare and felt very unwelcome. Service throughout the evening was disorganized. The pacing of the meal was unusual: our salad arrived before our drinks, we received two separate orders of fries before our main courses, and overall the coursing felt random rather than intentional. As for the food, it was mostly underwhelming. The seafood tower was the highlight of the meal and the quality of the seafood was good overall, although the clams were not enjoyable. The steak was good. The chicken was not a favorite among anyone at our table, though my dog seemed to enjoy it. The herb salad was also unusual and not something I would order again. After being seated, it took longer than expected before anyone greeted our table. The most upsetting part of the evening involved my dog. While he was quietly sitting underneath my chair on the patio, a much larger dog being walked through the area suddenly lunged directly at us. My dog reacted by barking back, but he had been calmly sitting under my chair before the incident. While I understand that another guest's dog and owner are not the restaurant's responsibility, the lack of concern afterward was disappointing. No one checked to see if everything was okay, and the same host who had checked in the other party appeared to give us a dirty look afterward, as though my dog had caused the situation. During the incident, my dog's AirTag fell off. When members of my party later went to ask about it, they were again met with what felt like a dismissive response. They explained the situation and asked for help locating the missing AirTag. The host looked them up and down, shrugged, and simply said, "You can go check if you'd like." It wasn't just the response itself, but the tone and body language that came across as condescending and uninterested in helping guests. What made the experience even more frustrating was seeing the same host repeatedly checking in on people she appeared to know personally while other guests received minimal attention. Overall, the combination of indifferent hospitality, disorganized service, mediocre food, and the handling of the dog incident left a negative impression. I understand that one employee does not represent an entire restaurant, but this particular interaction set the tone for the evening and continued throughout our visit. Definitely not a restaurant for me. As others have mentioned in previous reviews, don't expect attentive service. Between the slow pacing, lack of hospitality, and overall experience, I left feeling disappointed rather than eager to return.

Boccali's in Ojai was on our list to try during our first visit to Ojai, especially since it's a…read morefamily-owned and operated restaurant. We were already pretty full from spending the afternoon in town, so we ordered a pizza to share, the scampi pasta, and a Caesar .The pasta was delicious. The pizza had a slightly off taste to me personally and the toppings seem to slide off, although the rest of our group seemed to enjoy it. The staff were very friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. The restaurant is situated on a main road and the seating outside is really nice. We also ordered the strawberry shortcake, and it was amazing. The strawberries were fresh and it was definitely a highlight of the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and a nice spot!

Came to Boccali's mainly for dessert and honestly - it did not disappoint…read more The location is beautiful, and parking is fairly easy with their lot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor area especially has a really nice, relaxed vibe. Be prepared though, there is usually a long wait time, both for dining and even for pick up orders. It's definitely gets busy, but the staff does a good job and the service was friendly and efficient when we were there. We actually weren't even hungry and came specifically for dessert, and if you haven't tried their strawberry shortcake, you absolutely need to. It's so good - fresh, light, and just one of those things you keep thinking about after. Honestly, I wish we had eaten one there and grabbed another to go for later.

We arrived towards the end of the market as they were starting to pack up and put things away…read more Still there were plenty of vendors still there offering their goods but slowly shifting and packing up. It's located in a parking lot behind the main strip and in a residential area. All street parking but it tends to be pretty easy. There's a bakery vendors that I've had a few times but they do sell out quite fast. Their fresh baked bread and sweets are one not to be missed. This visit, they weren't there in their usual section so I assume they were pretty much sold out fast. Loads of fresh organic vendors with all their goods. As it was summer, there were so many vendors with amazing tomatoes. Heirlooms, grape tomatoes and so all. Everything all looked so fresh and I'm sure it was straight from the farm that morning. Also loads of other vendors selling their homemade goods, like soap to candles to everything in between. Majority of the vendors are fresh produce so you know you'll be picking up fresh farm products. Also fresh flowers are always a must when a visiting the farmers market. Can't forget the fresh berries and fruits. Doesn't scream summer without all the fresh berries straight of the plant. Regardless what you're looking for or not, I'm sure you'll always leave with plenty of fresh things at this market. Their items are always so fresh. A must whenever I'm Ojai. It's always on a Sunday morning.

First timer to this Farmers market. I usually go to the Oxnard Harbor one but it was nice to see…read morewhat Ojai has to offer. There were a lot of flower, veggies and fruit vendors. Prices are a bit more than Oxnard prices but I do think it's great to support local especially seeing the quality difference between local vendors and grocery stores. $13 for eggs still seems a bit steep for recovering from the egg hiked prices where they are now back to $6-7 in grocery stores. There was a vendor that sells sourdough breads and she was quite popular has she always had a line. Caroline's preservative jams are amazing in flavor and quality. I also appreciated that Centri Coffee was there so that I could buy some whole beans.

Cute little brunch-type spot in Ojai located on a street with a bunch of fun little shops &…read moreeateries. You place your order at the counter inside and can pick a table on the small patio area outside. I came here around 11 AM on a Monday morning with my partner, and there seemed to be a steady flow of customers. Some were grabbing a meal while others stopped by for a quick drink & pastry. We ordered the breakfast burrito (unfortunately, they didn't have any chorizo available) and the Korean rice bowl. The Korean rice bowl was definitely my favorite of the two, as it had more variety in terms of taste and texture. The food here If I were to return in the future, I'd be curious to try the butter and ham sandwich, as that seemed to be a favorite of some of the regulars. I'd also want to grab a pastry as the scones and cookies in the case were quite enticing. Overall, flavors aren't anything out of this world, but it's a nice spot to grab a meal and people-watch if you're in the area.

Super charming!!! Came here for the viral Matcha affogato and was very pleased! There was plenty of…read moreparking spaces on the Main Street where this is located and it's surrounded by alot of cute shops to explore. There were a few bar styled seats indoors but most of the seating was outside, great for when the weather is nice out. Will need to come back to taste more of their things. Our dessert came out fast and everyone was super friendly. MATCHA AFFOGATO $12 - (9/10) So beautiful AND delicious! Was pleasantly surprised that the matcha taste really came through. I was expecting this treat to just be a pretty trendy item but it is actually VERY GOOD! It wasn't super sweet and the matcha had a perfect tea taste. The matcha on top of the ice cream also had a satisfying crack. In love!!!! - free 2hr street parking in a side lot +paid street parking - seating for groups, duos, and solos - Indoor and outdoor seating - no outlets - No wifi - No bathroom - Sells drinks, pastries, and food! - Dog friendly