Over priced and nothing special. It is convenient place to wait while wife and others shop in nearby shops. The price for plain cup of mediocre coffee seems high; much higher than Starbucks. read more

I liked this place. They made me a great latte and in a timely manner. Thanks!

Great friendly atmosphere-- the interior was recently redone giving the place a fresh clean feeling. Coffee and tea is excellent-- this is my first choice in town for my favorite coffee. Their drinks don't have the syrupy, artificial taste that some places acquire. Food is fresh and tasty, overall prices are fair. read more

This place was open nice and early, which was great since I had an early start to the morning. We were road tripping from SF to Las Vegas and decided to stay the night in Ojai (such a beautiful place!). The drinks were great, customer service was friendly enough for 6 am on a Monday. read more

I rarely write reviews of coffee shops but decided to do so for the OCRC because I feel it deserves a much higher rating on Yelp than it currently has. Initially, we were drawn to Beacon Coffee by the higher reviews but were consistently disappointed by the weak, milky coffee. Full disclosure: I do prefer my coffee to have a good, strong coffee flavor. We switched over to OCRC and have been coming here consistently for the past several weeks. We have tried the mocha, flat white and chai, and all have been excellent! The coffee here is far more flavorful than that of Beacon's coffee. The service is simply outstanding. The gals who work here are delightful, warm, welcoming and accommodating. I like my mocha made in a very specific way, and the baristas here consistently make it exactly the way I like it. The owner is lovely, and goes out of her way to greet and chat with customers. We often sit at one of the outdoor tables, and she has popped out on several occasions to say hi and to make sure we were happy with our coffees. OCRC has a huge selection of delicious looking pastries; we have only tried the carrot cake, but it was excellent. The sandwiches and salads that I have seen come out from the kitchen are massive and are nothing short of works of art. We look forward to coming here for lunch sometime soon! The ambiance and decor offer a mix of themed coffee art and a display of a local artist's photographs. I'm afraid we're a bit stuck on OCRC at the moment and haven't tried any other coffee shops, but I can say quite definitively as a discriminating coffee lover that OCRC is heads and tails better than Beacon. read more

Not good. Normally I like to support local coffee shops, but in this case, Starbucks would've been better.

A hop, skip & a jump from the Su Nido, we popped into Ojai Coffee for sustenance & caffeine our 1st morning in Ojai. If you want more than coffee, I'd recommend getting there early. It's definitely a quirky joint & I never made sense out of the food menu, because some items for the stuff on the menu are in the display case & run out. I managed to get the last croissant (also the lone remaining item in the case) toasted with ham & cheese. Not gonna lie, it may not have been my anticipated choice but I still find my mouth watering when I think about it. Boyfriend got a roast beef sandwich with a salad that he devoured so enthusiastically, he cut his lip. Our coffees were good but nothing mind-blowing. The food seemed to stand out more. read more

This place is darling and has such a great, friendly, small-town atmosphere. The coffee and pastries were wonderful. I highly recommend. read more

Ojai Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ojai, California

Good coffee. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Good location. My only complaint is that the coffee is pricey.

We were there the end of the afternoon and wanted some tea and cake ... nothing special. The girls must have had a long and tiring day because they were not at their best level of friendliness. The tea and cake were actually pretty OK. WIFI is free here (please enjoy). read more

I dig this place. Either sitting at a table inside or at a bistro table outside. Big windows make either great for people watching. I enjoy the coffee and the atmosphere, the art on the walls, and the people who come in. The service could be better...sometimes the teenage girls are a little on the snotty/attitude side or seem to not notice that I'm standing there waiting to order, or talk to each other while ringing me up and don't talk to me. I'm an Ojai native and I've never quite understood this. I love the tourist watching on the weekends. read more

Fine place to get a coffee but when we were in town they were overwhelmed with a normal amount of purple in line (5). They weren't doing food and were running around so frazzled to get the drinks out. My foam was spilled everywhere and it was just not w peaceful experience. People of the town seem to enjoy it though. read more

Wonderful coffee, wonderful experience, and wonderful service. Seriously such a great way to start my day. Thank you for being so kind and friendly when I was barely awake. Also, thank you for your delicious coffee. Totally hit the spot. I'll be back! read more

Good coffee, friendly staff, and, to my surprise, great salads for lunch. I highly recommend the Mediterranean. It was big, and it was delicious. If you are nearby, don't hesitate to stop in for lunch. read more

Just okay. They were super busy but it just seemed rushed. My cappuccino was given to me over flowing and it was too hot to drink for almost a half hour. It was also over priced. read more

Terrible coffee made by a high school kid. Amateurs. Poses as a real coffee shop, but this is not. Stay away.

Coffee is pricy. Ordered a chia tea. Was so bad I threw it out. All it tasted like what overpowering clove. It was nasty. Trash can was over flowing when I was here. read more

If it weren't for the high price of some of the food items, this would be my go-to spot for coffee and breakfast in Ojai. Great seating, cozy, friendly staff, checks all the boxes of a trendy, yet casual coffee shop. read more

Pretty pricey. Also, I don't think they pay attention to their temperatures because the cocoa was warmish and the tea was scorching hot. It's cute, but I'll be trying another coffee place the next time I'm in the area. read more

Really disappointed. My cappuccino was not made properly or the beans were not roasted correctly. It tasted like too much water was poured through the espresso giving the coffee a watery and burned taste. Also, the proportions of espresso to milk to foam were very off. Why baristas feel it necessary to make a cappuccino with so much milk and essentially serve a latte is beyond me. My husband had a regular brew which was mediocre at best. We also had a bagel and a lemon square, which was extremely tasty. If it wasn't for the lemon square we would have given the rating 2 stars. Contrary to what other reviewers stated, our service was fine. read more

No stars from me! Forgot half my order then tried to tell me I hadn't paid for 2 lattes. Plus the lattes are wimpy to my taste.

My husband got organic beans from here to take away for his morning French press made at home and the coffee was amazing. I hear they do great sandwiches too!!! read more

Best coffee in Ojai! Great ambience and good place to hang and meet friends.

I requested a single origin pour over coffee. They said they can do any pour over so I asked for a Kenya single origin. This should have rung a warning signal because no self respecting coffee place would have any and everything as far as single origin beans available. From extensive knowledge of amazing coffee shops in Los Angeles and New York, the single origin bean of the day is market related. She rung me up for a " large cappuccino ", $6.90. The coffee I received was completely disgusting!!!!!! It was worse than McDonalds. When I first took a sip she asked me how it was and I said fine, not wanting to make a fuss. But then I realized that other people are going to be ripped of if something is not said. So I went up to the owner, a very arrogant woman, and told her how I really felt about the coffee. All she said was " oh, thanks for telling me"!!!!!! Honestly if this was a Blue Bottle or Intelligentsia, both of whom have authentic single origin pour overs, they would have offered a replacement or refund!!!!! This woman wants to charge LA prices for absolute garbage. read more

Their coffee is great (roasted in house)and their food is awesome. Try the tuna sandwich its one of a kind.

An excellent coffee shop that I wish I had when I went to college and where I live now. Great vibe, and you can sit at the window and people-watch the tourists. read more

The service was awful. When we ordered iced lattes we were given iced coffee but told it was a latte, which should be espresso and milk. The barista finally admitted that she had actually just given us cold brew and remade the drinks but not before patronizing us and practically shouting across the store. I've never been so embarrassed, and we were trying to be very polite! She essentially lied and tried to pass it off as OUR ignorance. As a current barista somewhere else, I was so unimpressed. Don't ever plan on returning. read more

The old-fashioned (well from the coffeehouse days old-fashioned) atmosphere, friendly service, informative owner and especially the superb espresso served in a real cup with a biscotti was so special and memorable that it is now a picture on my screensaver. And I wrote it up for my magazine column . I only wish I lived in Ojai so I could come every day. Bravissimo! read more

Really yummy sandwiches and salads with lots of choices of breads, cheeses, smears, etc. And the best tuna salad ever! Whether it on a salad or in a sandwich read more

Noisy, dark and overpriced. They display the work of local artists on the wall, which is supportive, but the bad lighting negates the effort - no daylight! If you want an indie shop with good coffee, friendly venue, and decent prices, go around the corner to Java & Joe's on Matilija Street. That's where the locals hang out! read more

Delicious homemade chai, friendly and accommodating service, great atmosphere! WiFi is great, outdoor seating, and inside is a comfortable temperature (not freezing like others!). Went two days in a row :). Everyone seems to love it. read more

Love this place! The staff is great, energetic & always pleasant, they make my favorite lattes, and their sandwiches are pretty amazing; glad they have added that to the menu. Great wi-fi access and people watching if you sit at the window or outside read more

Amazing sandwiches, custom made to all our crazy requests. Very friendly staff. Make sure to show up before 3 pm, though, as they close the kitchen at that time. read more

We had a shockingly bad experience this afternoon at this coffee shop at the end of an otherwise happy holiday day-trip. After being caught by a sudden hail and rain during the afternoon hike, we decided to go grab some hot chocolates and then spotted this coffee shop on the main street. We ordered five cups of hot chocolates and in the chaos of settling down, we misheard that our drinks were ready. We took the two cups on the counter, sipped and immediately realized that they were not our drinks. The manager came and grabbed away the drinks. Instead of accepting our apology, she raised her voice, and repeatedly asked us "Are you Quinn? Is Quinn your name?", "Can you see it's not your drink?", knowing perfectly that we felt sorry for our innocent mistake. She was rude and unprofessional. This attitude to a customer is utterly unacceptable. I thus refused to have our hot chocolate there. Even worse, as the manager of the shop, it's unfortunate to see what an example she had demonstrated to her team on how to treat a customer. read more

If I had the opportunity that was intended to actually taste the coffee, then I could tell you how it is. But, the fact that I had to leave because of the owners offhanded and inappropriate rudeness left me with an adrenaline rush, instead of a caffeine rush. If you're looking for a coffee shop where you can enjoy your cup of joe with a quiet stick up your arse, then this is the place for you. But if you appreciate a little respect, dignity, and kindness from others, then you may want to rethink your location. And don't even think of going in there with kids!!! read more

Not sure what the others are raving about. This place is definitely 'just okay,' and way over priced. They charged me $7.50 for a large (very heavily) iced chai latte with only one shot of Espresso. The atmosphere is loud and uninspired, and there is a weird flow to the place. There is a lot of potential for this place to be awesome, but they definitely need to make some improvements. As an Ojai resident I definitely recommend Bohemia, Full of Beans, or Coffee connection over Ojai Roasting. read more

Upon entering this small establishment, I noticed that there were several empty tables. I immediately sat down, plugged in my laptop and began to watch the 12th heat of a surfing contest featuring my favorite surfer. Of course I planned on buying something but I did not want to miss any precious moments so I postponed my purchase. Within a few minutes of my arrival, I was accosted by the stressed out owner, *****, who skipped the normal pleasantries and proceeded to disgorge a diatribe of how so many people use the wifi and then go on to leave without buying anything. My attempts at explaining that I intended to buy something fell on deaf ears as ***** loudly continued her confusing, displaced harangue. When she finished venting, she spun on her heels and continued sprinkling her nervous energy, fluttering around the cagey, confined space with the wild eyes of a nervous hen - I had been pecked - now I was dismissed. After the surfing heat concluded, I bought a beverage and tipped the unfortunate cashier 1 dollar. The sugar-laden juice left me feeling nauseous - the perfect compliment to my Ojai Coffee Roasting escapade: The rudest customer service I have ever experienced in Ojai. read more

I always come here when I am in ojai and I usually enjoy the atmosphere and quickly changing staff however on my last visit I encountered the owner and I must say I have never experienced such rude service I will sadly not return I refuse to do buissness with someone of that quality I think I have also discovered why there is such a high turnover. read more

Great service, funky place, so-so execution. I hate Starbucks, so this was a nice find. They gladly cobbled together my wife's preferred concoction of hot sancha green tea, soy milk, organic honey and a side cup of ice, which she enjoyed. My cup of Guatemalan decaf was just terrible. How does that happen? I salvaged it with a shot of caramel syrup and some nonfat milk. Best of all, though, we asked at the front counter about nearby hiking trails and the manager brought out a map, sat down with us for 5 minutes, and took us through a bunch of options. How cool is that? read more

I stopped in to have a cup of coffee and a muffin and do some homework. Cool little place, coffee and muffin fine, but the owner is something else. While working on my homework, she leans over my shoulder and tells me to quit, as she doesn't approve of the material! What?...weird, fine. When I tell her it's for school (mind you this is something you would see on T.V.), she flat out ignores me. I let a few minutes pass as this is obviously a misunderstanding. I make one more attempt at communication, again ignored. I finally get her attention by anouncing that this is the rudest service I've ever had, and then she says that I look like an asshole. Classy. There are other places I would rather spend my dollar. read more