Makenna Coffee is seriously such a hidden gem!…read more I first discovered this place completely by accident a while back when one of my girlfriends and I were on our way to go camping. We were craving coffee, searched for the closest coffee shop, and happened to stumble across Makenna Coffee. I remember absolutely falling in love with their coffee and thinking, "I cannot wait until we come back this way so I can get this again!" Unfortunately, I never ended up making it back... until today! We happened to be in the area for an appointment at the Jeep dealership, and when I realized Makenna Coffee was nearby, there was NO WAY I was leaving without stopping. This was only my second time here, and somehow it was just as good as I remembered. Taylor helped me and she was such a sweetheart! I couldn't remember what I had ordered the first time, so she helped me pick out two different drinks to try -- the Sandy Blonde and the Maui Latte. I ordered them half sweet, and they were still a little sweeter than I normally prefer, but honestly, they were amazing nonetheless. I'm usually a black coffee/Americano kind of girl, but every once in a while I get a serious sweet tooth and want something fun and indulgent -- and Makenna Coffee is PERFECT for that. Their coffee is so good, and there's just something about this little spot that I've loved ever since I accidentally discovered it. I only wish I lived closer because I would definitely be here way more often. If you're ever in this area, do yourself a favor and stop at Makenna Coffee. It's one of those little gems you're so happy you found.

Not from here, but we always stop at Makenna for coffee when in the area. I really like the house…read moreblend, and my wife really likes the Kona roast. There's always a friendly face behind the counter. This time it was Simeon who made us feel like regulars here!

Nate and his colleague came to Ventura College recently bringing a compact coffee cart that was…read moreloaded with amazing latte and hot chocolate options. Vanilla cardamom latte Cinnamon latte Smoked S'mores I was impressed with such a unique variety of options and flavors. I love the syrups they used and they were willing to let me modify an iced latte with vanilla & cinnamon. Definitely blew my expectation! As of right now they do not have a brick and mortar but do events. Definitely worth booking for your next wedding or corporate event. Very good and they were both so sweet and chatty with everyone. Friendly, efficient and delivered top notch coffee. Thanks guys!

Nate and Brooke are super kind and professional. The coffee was outstanding and the cart is…read moreadorable, but above all their customer service and the way they engaged with the guests was beautiful to watch. I'll definitely be calling them again!

Some Monday mornings call for more than just an energy drink, and this little coffee shop in…read moreMoorpark has become my go to when I need the real thing. It's conveniently close to my office, making it an easy stop. The pastries are fresh, flavorful, and pair perfectly with the coffee. Speaking of the coffee, you can genuinely taste the quality in every cup. It's smooth, rich, and clearly made with care not your average grab and go coffee. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and consistently good drinks and pastries make this an easy choice whenever I need a morning pick me up. If you're in the Moorpark area, it's definitely worth stopping by.

Curious who's buying $10 banana toast? Because that's insane to have a toddler meal on your menu…read morefor $10. You can buy a whole loaf of sourdough bread, an entire bunch of bananas, a jar of peanut butter and a container of honey for $13. Mindblown places like this rob their customers. On a positive note, the employees were very nice.

Lucky us! We live less than 10 minutes away from this amazing French-Japanese bakery cafe. At…read moreleast twice a month Dear Hubby will say, "I don't feel like making anything; I'm going to Le Herisson. Since I work long hours during the week and usually am not up for jumping right up on the weekends, that is cool with me! DH will go over and pick out fresh pastries for us for breakfast/brunch. He'll usually select one savory item and one sweet treat. Often, their Japanese-style egg salad tucked inside a pastry is so perfect for me. The actual dough is like a marriage between a bagel and a croissant. It's lighter than a bagel, but it's flavorful and tender like a croissant, but not flaky. The egg salad filling is just right for my tastebuds, and it provides protein in a fancy, delicious fashion. Today there was a hint of savory garlic on the pastry, and that added a nice flavor accent. Today's sweet pastry was an open-faced tart filled with a smooth, light chocolate base, topped with creamy custard, and then sliced pears on top. Mmm. I like the choice of pears offering a hint of the autumn season ahead. The last time we had out of town guests staying with us, we took my them to Le Herisson one morning. They fell in love with the food and the sweet, simple ambiance. The next morning, my sister-in-law got up early and went back over, bringing back a box of pastries for everyone to share. That definitely tells the story of how much everyone enjoyed the food offerings. It's a special treat to have a quality bakery like this in Simi. We prefer it to another well-regarded bakery on the west end of town, which is a different style and more expensive.

We have heard from a few people about this small but incredibly delicious bakery called Le Herisson…read morein Simi Valley and we were very interested in trying it. It's my opinion that it really is hard to find a local bakery offering sweet and savory pastries freshly made with a very personal touch, they are far and few these days. This place also offered daily specials and a variety of coffee drinks, small dining area to enjoy the treasures baked and brewed daily. So many wonderful pastries to choose from, so more visits will be in the future to explore the deliciousness baked daily. She is open from Thursday to Sunday and closed Monday through Wednesday. Very friendly staff ready to guide you through the many pastries baked fresh each day. This is an incredible bakery to have close to home, it does remind me of establishments you would visit in France or Italy or other European countries. If you like freshly baked pastries from a boutique local friendly bakery then Le Herisson is the place to go to. Bravissima, I just can't say enough other than let your taste buds tell you.

We ordered an iced orange matcha and an iced white chocolate mocha latte with coconut milk. Both…read moredrinks were tasty! I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese, which they offered to toast for me. The food came out pretty quickly and the person taking my order was pretty patient with me taking my time to look at their menu. The ambiance was nice too - it seems like a cozy enough place for people to hang out and I even saw someone working on their laptop for awhile. I will say the foods looked good but seemed a little pricey for the service size, so I avoided ordering anything else this time. Might check them out in the future.

Staff is pretty unfriendly. I've been a handful of times before, and I feel like every time I go…read morein, I'm greeted but not in a genuine way at all. Pretty much every time which is what pushed me to actually write a review. The food/coffee is way overpriced for what you get as well. When I went recently, they added the up charge to add cold foam and didn't even ask if I wanted it when I went in person. BUT, upon checking the online ordering on their website, it is so much more clear that that was an optional add-on. Kind of felt like they were just upcharging me to upcharge idk... Ambiance was good. Quiet, clean and the plants all around are a great touch. Don't get me wrong, the coffee and food are great, especially the speciality drink. Just be ready to pay over $10 for a drink on the summer specials. Not worth it at all.

Picked up a GF banana bread and a chocolate hazelnut mini cake. Both were excellent!…read moreService was very friendly and place was clean. The barista took time to explain the effects of the fermentation they do with their breads and baked goods. Overall I'm very satisfied. This is a keeper for sure

Tipping is out of control. You order at the counter here and clear your own dishes. The tip amount…read morefor my order suggested an ~ 100%, 50% and least amount was an ~ 20%. They leave a yellow tray piled high with filthy dishes for you to look at while you eat.

It had been a while since my last visit to The Alley. A few friends were setting up camp at the…read morepicnic tables, and I decided to join them on a Saturday afternoon. Much to my surprise, it was about as lively as I had remembered it. The Alley was established during Covid times and offered a retreat to escape from the humdrum of the homestead. These days, its friendly vibe welcomes neighbors and visitors with a backyard setting strewn with twinkle lights and family-style tables. It's a causal scene and easy to soak in the live music, sunlight/moonlight, and neighborly banter. The layout resembles an alley with shops on either side, big open doors invite you to grab something to eat, sample a drink, or shop for handmade gifts. On one side, you've got craft brews and coffee roasters. On the other side, it's local wines and piping hot pizzas. Dogs are welcome all around. At the center of it all, there's live music on the weekends. Modeled after a Beer & Wine Garden concept, The Alley features Enegren Brewery (beer), Lucas Sellers (wine), California Coffee Republic (java), Fire & Vice (pizza), and The Craft House (non-alcoholic tchotchkes). As a self-proclaimed wino, I opted for a sampling of the Lucas Sellers Wines. Ashley, who was behind the bar and top of the pours, gave me good suggestions and offered anecdotes about each wine on tap. At the end of the night, my light pinot paired perfectly with the Mushroom Arugula pizza from Fire & Vice. And I felt right at home, surrounded by friends.

Such a nice experience we had with my beloved wife...delicious food tasty beer and wonderful…read morecustomer service.thanks to staffs and crews

this place has saved me during my pregnancy. i have Hyperemesis Gravedarum- basically morning…read moresickness on steroids - and rarely string together 3-4 days without getting sick. i've struggled with the ability to recognize the feeling of hunger.. and once you cross a certain hunger threshold - you're nauseated and eating becomes near impossible. i've had too many 'take a bite of toast to throw it up' moments - and after 7 months of this... i am so over it! This place helps me get a big increase in protein that i desperately need. The chocolate banana PB is my go-to, but the aloe teas are also great for hydration!! The staff is knowledgeable and caring, and I often see people just hanging out at the 'bar' style seating. They have overnight oats and protein bites and protein donuts, even! Haven't tried those yet - but i'm sure I will. I'm just really glad this place exists close to my moms house. I wish i had one in Ventura!

I'm in awwww right now, got the fruity pebbles smooth, and Daym is it fire... literally the best…read moreprotein low calorie smoothie I've ever had! Creamy, not overly sweet and low cal This smoothie spot is a gem hidden in the ruff! MUST TRY

This Starbucks is right by my work at Royal high school, and I always get great service and my…read moredrinks are always exactly what I order. I wanted to say I tried the Dubai pistachio macho drink and is was fantastic! I am obsessed and can't wait to get my Next one. By the way I got half pistachio and chocolate pumps and it was just like I like it, not too sweet. Love the baristas here and they're helpful when I am not sure what I want to order.

I think I have been to about 3 different Starbucks in Simi on my weekly day that I work in Simi. I…read morevisited during the lunch hour. I visited the restroom first. It was clean. Then I ordered an iced green tea. Necessary for this summer heat while driving around the city. My tea was made pretty quickly and I was on my way. My only complaint is if you have never been here before and you look at the outside of the building, it makes you think this might be a drive-thru only. The only sign on the outside is to the left of it where the drive-thru is and says "Starbucks Drive-thru". And the main door to enter into the shop is not obvious and even looks like it could be part of the Nutrishop next door.

Came across this coffee shop at this big plaza in Moorpark. Heard about it and remembered good…read morethings about it. It's such a nice cozy spot! Service was very friendly. And wow! So many options on the menu including plenty of sugar free flavors and they have soy milk. Love it when coffee shops still offer soy milk. That's a huge plus. They also have the flavor of amaretto which you don't really see much! I've tried it from Monin as a sample and I really enjoyed it that I want to get my own bottle so I was excited they carried it. I ended up ordering an iced soy amaretto latte with only 3 pumps. The barista was nice enough to share w me their medium uses 6 pumps so if I wanted to do half to try it out first. I would've added one more pump but decided to just add a Splenda. It was good and the medium size is more than 16 oz I believe for $7.50. Parking is no problem since it's the big plaza like I said where Target and TJ Maxx are located. What a great first impression. I'll def be coming back here!

This is the kind of neighborhood coffee shop that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. The…read moreambience is cozy and inviting, with a quaint interior that feels charming rather than cramped. Comfortable seating, board games, and little touches throughout the space make it easy to settle in and relax, The coffee is excellent. I enjoyed the multiple drip options. They were smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What really elevates the experience, though, is the staff. Everyone was engaging, friendly, and genuinely welcoming.