Coming from SCV this is a quick and easy drive. Love seeing the planes take off and land while I eat. The servers are so nice and friendly. Came for breakfast but ended up getting lunch. The Avon burger is awesome, loved the bacon with it. It was not too busy, the line moved fast. It's a sit in but you order at the front. Quite indoor seating or outdoor seething to hear the planes. If you love planes or aviation this will be your favorite. Will be coming back soon. read more

The Flying Spoon - Wow! I finished the whole thing!! Amazing taste and texture, loved the fries too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Paula, California

Discovering a Hidden Gem My daughter and I decided to embark on a foodie drive in search of something new and exciting. Along the way, we stumbled upon a charming little spot that quickly became a highlight of our day. The scenery surrounding the restaurant was breathtaking, adding to the sense that we had escaped to a vacation destination in another state. Warm Atmosphere and Beautiful Views Upon entering, we were greeted by a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The decorations were thoughtfully arranged, creating an appealing and comfortable space. The eating area was spotless yet retained a welcoming, homey feel. We were especially captivated by the amazing views, which enhanced the overall experience. We began our meal by ordering drinks. My daughter chose a caramel latte for me, while she enjoyed a chai tea latte. Both drinks were amazing and set the tone for our adventure. For breakfast, she ordered the French toast. The combination of pecans and yogurt provided a unique blend of flavors--bittersweet yet intriguing, leaving us curious about the creative mind behind the dish. I opted for the Cali Burger, and as someone who has tried burgers at many places, I truly appreciated the quality of the grass-fed beef. Every bite was a pleasure.Although I couldn't finish the entire burger, it was so delicious that it disappeared before I had the chance for seconds. I was torn between choosing the Biscuits and Gravy or the burger, which only means we have a perfect excuse to return. This little gem left a lasting impression, and we can't wait to come back and explore more of its menu. read more

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'Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away' as you see the planes fly by outside the restaurant on the grounds of the Santa Paula airport. This restaurants is an order up front and they bring it out to you. Plenty of seating inside and a small patio outside. They have a bakery section with gluten free baked goods! I ended up grabbing a fresh gluten free bread loaf to go ($10). I came here with my mother and we both got the CFI breakfast, eggs your way, toast and a side of meat. I opted no meat and grabbed a slice of gluten free bread ($3 up charge) came with a side of homemade jam. I also got the purple skies tea which had a variety of flavors in it and tasted delicious! My mom got the home squeezed orange juice. Everything was delicious, made to order and wait time wasn't very long. Service was amazing! read more

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Friendly service, great toast and marmalade, unique view and dogs allowed outside! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for a cup of coffee after hearing the old hanger re opened as the Flying Spoon. The space is just as I remembers just reimagined a bit. The coffee bar is very welcoming and the pastries welcoming you in were amazing! The pastries are all made in house and I loved that a lot of the options were made with sourdough which is hands down my favorite all around so when it's used for other pastries I'm all in! I grabbed the cafe de olla latte and it changed me, sometimes regular cafe de olla is bitter and over time the flavor draws on you, this latte won't it's balanced and flavorful and I would order it every opportunity. All around a great space and one of my newest coffee spots to spam! read more

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I never made it to Flight126 before it closed, but had heard great things about. People were so heart broken when it did close. I can say ... the Flying Spoon is amazing ! I hope everyone else loves it as much as we did! Feels that void Flight 126 left :/ I walked in and felt like I was stepping back in time but in a good wholesome way. Like when times were simpler and life was slower. When we took the time to enjoy things. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. You serve your water at a station they have next to the ordering area. Staff is awesome Everything is made in-house and is genuinely good ! From the pasteries to their breads used for many of their dishes. My friend and I were both impressed. The spot itself has soooo much natural light , is nice decorated and it seems as though so much thought was put into making people feel welcome . We enjoyed seeing all the planes taking off and the green rolling hills. Gorgeous ! Plenty of seating inside or outside. I had a traditional breakfast which came with houses made sourdough toast. My friend got an avocado toast. We shared a French toast. The only think I didn't love-love on my plate was the rhubarb. That's just a preference though ...they use seasonal vegetables ( FYI). read more

Won't be back. We thought we would give the Flying Spoon a try tonight. Not busy when we arrived. No Diet Coke available and my husband's tea tasted strange. Not a huge deal that I ended up with a can of orange soda water when all I wanted was plain soda water from the bar. What was an issue was that after over 30 min of waiting for our food to arrive, we were told that it would be another 5-10 min. We were offered a cookie or pastry before the delay was related to us, but didn't want dessert before dinner. Unfortunately I am not sure if they understand that making a good first impression when opening a new restaurant is critical. (I am not one to usually complain but thought that things could have been better.) read more

This was my first time here and I never visited the previous business that was here. I love the coziness and cafe vibe it offers. The coffee menu was great because it was enough of a variety to find something you would enjoy be it coffees, matcha or teas but yet not too many choices to overload you. The fresh pastries in the pastry display were all so enticing. It has a similar vibe to Rablais Bistro only a bit quieter. I got a chai latte and a ginger pistachio cookie. The service clerk and barista were very friendly and my order was received quickly. I highly recommend this place. We didn't sit by the airport runway side but I did take a peek at the sitting area that faces the runway and the outdoor seating is great if you want to enjoy that part of the experience. read more

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WOW! I am absolutely blown away by this place. Let me start by saying I was gutted when Flight126 closed. I thought "whoever is in this space next has big shoes to fill". Flying Spoon did not disappoint! ATMOSPHERE: When you first walk in, I was struck by how different it looks. It's much more open and there's lots to look at. I am really happy that they kept some of the original elements like the photographs and some of the booths. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. Water is on the left and is self serve. We were immediately greeted by the staff, all of which were friendly and genuinely kind. We ordered a lot to try to get a feel of everything. There is a case of pastries (sweet and savory), as well as lots of goodies from local vendors (candles, mugs, dog treats, etc) STAFF: Everyone is so nice. Steph gave us some great background and exciting updates about the place. Everything is made in house, even their bread! They currently have a small team but are hoping to grow, thus eventually resulting in a larger menu and dinner options. FOOD: We ordered: - cold brew, black - iced vanilla bean latte - apple bacon manchego cinny roll (savory) - cinnamon croissant / pastry with apple jam - 2 sides of pork sausage - cowboy plate - buttermilk biscuit & gravy Everything came out quickly despite ordering a lot of items. Cold brew and iced vanilla bean latte: my husband loved his cold brew! It's very strong but smooth. My vanilla bean latte was amazing and got better with every sip. Apple bacon manchego cinny roll - a savory pastry that looks like a cinnamon roll. We loved this! It's true comfort food; the type you want to just eat in bed on a lazy Sunday. I loved the fluffy texture and the chive spread on top. This reminded me of something I'd get from Roan Mills in Fillmore. Cinnamon croissant / pastry with apple jam : this was so yummy! Perfectly sweet and you could feel the love in it. Pork sausage: A MUST TRY!!!!!!!!! The patty is larger than I expected. At first, it just looks like a burger patty, but I couldn't have been more wrong. This was SO JUICY and perfectly seasoned. I loved how the herby bits cut through the fat. My husband doesn't usually like breakfast sausage but he loved this. This was worth every penny. Again, you NEED to get this!! Cowboy plate: another hit!!! The steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The steak was cooked to a medium doneness which I prefer, but I'm sure you could ask for well-done if that's what you like. The chimichuri sauce was excellent. The potatoes were well cooked with a little crisp. The eggs were beautiful and the kale was a nice touch. Overall this is the most picture perfect plate you could ever order in Santa Paula. Buttermilk biscuit & gravy : this item is so unique! I usually don't like biscuits & gravy because the biscuits at most places are pretty dry and floury. This biscuit was flaky, buttery, and had a flavor of its own . The gravy is unlikely any other gravy I've had before. It's not your traditional bacon + sausage gravy. It's very mild/light in flavor , and hard to describe. The best way I can describe it is herby it subtle - I know that doesn't help much! As I kept eating it, I liked it more and more. I think this is the only way a gravy could complement their biscuit, because a traditional white gravy would've drowned out the flavor of the biscuit. I think this is a really good share plate. We loved everything that we ordered! I think their menu caters to more of an herby palette, so if that's your jam, then this is the spot for you. For the quality and portion size, we felt that they were very well priced. OVERALL: 10/10 for me. Aside from exceeding expectations, I have to give them props of having everything perfect while being so new. Usually it takes new restaurants a couple of months to get things right, but there were 0 misses with Flying Spoon. Even if you're not here to sit down and eat, I still think this is a great spot to grab and latte and pastry - it would be the same price as Starbucks, but it would taste better and you'd get more bang for your buck! Santa Paula didn't have a spot for modern pastries, and now it finally does! This is just what Santa Paula needed - a cute spot that offers elevated dishes with quality ingredients. I mean, look at how beautiful these food pics are - it's not AI, it's Flying Spoon!! I can't wait to come back! read more

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Best kept secret among aviation cafes, the Flying Spoon offers top-notch, innovative offerings from the typical fare, but with an accessible cost. The cafe patio is just feet away from the hangars, and you get to enjoy takeoffs and landings as you enjoy your food against an incredible mountain backdrop. read more

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I really wanted to support this new restaurant because it's a unique addition to town, but my experience was extremely disappointing. I initially tried calling in a to-go order several times, but no one answered the phone. I decided to drive over and place my order in person instead. After ordering at the counter, I was given a table number and told to wait. After waiting for 40 min with no update, I finally returned to the counter to ask how much longer my order would take. The employee at the register appeared confused, went to the back, then returned and realized my completed order had been sitting next to the register the entire time. He even commented that he had been wondering "who this order belonged to". At that point I considered asking for a refund, but the employee seemed to have difficulty even locating my original order in the system, so I simply took the food and left. As expected after sitting for so long, the food was cold and soggy by the time I got home. I understand that mistakes happen in food service, and one mistake alone wouldn't keep me from returning. My concern was the complete lack of communication, organization, and supervision. The restaurant felt like it was being run almost entirely by inexperienced high school employees and while that is fine, IT DOES NOT WORK IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MANAGER TO SUPERVISE. I own a local business and I always enjoy recommending good local restaurants. I was hoping this would become one of them, but after this experience I can't recommend it. I genuinely hope the owners address the operational issues because the location has a lot of potential. read more

The bartender/server was fantastic, however, who I thought was the "bar back" was one of the servers a female. There was also another female server who was blonde and both seemed to be bullying the dude bartender, putting him down and talking bad about him in front of customers. Nonetheless, I will not return to this establishment so as long as these nasty ladies are in place. read more

Great new spot at the Santa Paula airport, I went in to grab a coffee and pastry but will definitely be back to try the food. The cold brew and cinnamon roll was delicious. Nice comfy feeling at their coffee bar for some reading or computer work. They also have the seating facing the runway! The service was excellent and quick. The sensory level for noise I would say is a 3 and 5 for lighting. read more

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The food was delicious. The "100 dollar" burger is a must. The servers were friendly and helpful. We ate outside and there were airplanes flying which my nieces enjoyed. It was a fun experience. read more

The wings were soggy, the fish portion was tiny, did not receive what we ordered and then were questioned about it after we reminded the server 2 times. The server was really nice and the location is nice. read more

Eating at Santa Paula Airport is a lot of fun. It was sad when the restaurant here closed. It was a thrill to learn that The Flying Spoon had moved in, and doubly pleasant to eat the food there. They offer a small menu that offers something for everybody along with an excellent selection of local beers and wines. All the dishes are delicious and made with fresh ingredients. I will be returning often. This is a good true find. I hope they have a lot of success. read more

Great food, Super friendly Staff. Fun place to hang out and watch airplanes. Don't forget about the great bar that opens at 3! read more

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Super yummy breakfast and coffee! Great atmosphere. Games to keep the kids entertained and of course, the airplanes! Family favorite for sure. read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in Ventura county! Food is incredible especially the cottage pie and Mac and cheese with steak! Good prices, amazing menu, lattes and pastries read more

Food was good, and the service was excellent. Furthermore, the view of the plains was amazing, you could sit there for hours and enjoy. They had a good selection of coffees. read more

BEST THING IN SANTA PAULA. The food is outstanding along with the service and decor and ambiance. LOVE going here.

Just what Santa Paula needed. Great food, service and drinks. I highly recommend the iced vanilla latte with whole milk. Smooth! The place is so cute, not millennial great, love the character of the place read more

The Flying Spoon - Iced vanilla latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Paula, California

A little on the pricey side, but the food and service were great! Will definitely try again.

Nice view of the tarmac and planes with mountains beyond. More picturesque than the Camarillo airport but food was not nearly as good. Service was courteous but lacking in basics. Ex: I was provided with my meal but without a basic place setting requiring me to ask for it. courteous and pleasant repsonse but should not be something requring me to ask.Food looks better in website photos. read more

Wow, what a great little spot! The menu is simple but offers good variety. They have gluten free bread, which is a huge positive for me. For breakfast food, everything was very flavorful. The local made sausage was delicious. There is plenty of seating and a gorgeous view of South Mountain and the airplanes. My 1.5 yr old loved looking at the planes. We even saw one take off. They also have a counter with pastries and drinks. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! read more

We came last night for The Flying Spoons first karaoke night. I had never been and I was surprised as I walked up, how inviting it was. Nice relaxing seating outside under a gazebo. Then I walked to the doors and saw there were two sides. The cafe side and the resturant/bar side. The fireplace in the middle was another nice touch. I had a blueberry beer and was surprised how good it was. Need to come back and try the rest of the menu. One of the members at our table had coffee and it smelled sooooo good. I haven't smelt coffee like that since I went to Mexico. Definitely going to explore this hidden gem. read more

We loved Flight 126. A good, old-fashioned coffee shop with hearty meals and a great variety. The Flying Spoon is completely different. Not a full-service restaurant -- you order at the counter and take your number to your table. There are no condiments or salt and pepper at the table, no coffee refills, no water. The menu is very limited, about one-third of the offerings by the previous owner. Everything is very "health conscious" which isn't a bad thing, but if you're coming in looking for the variety of the previous menu you will be disappointed. They did a nice job on the remodel, it's very pretty inside. But just not the classic, local feel of the previous place. We probably won't be back. Very sad. read more

Our first time there. Staff was all very professional. Food was some of the best we have had in a long while. Definitely returning . Prices were spot on for the quality of food . Oh and a room with a view . read more

Food was over cook kids was just boiled pasta no cheese no cream. Terrible Food was late. We waited about an hour and a half for them to bring the food out bad service will not come back read more

Great service. It's an order first style and you choose your seating. Multiple people came to check on us throughout our dining experience. The food was yummy and personalized. I came with my 4 year old so I just suggest adding some kid food items. Oh and my latte was delicious! read more

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Very delicious food- the servers were really friendly and the drip coffee was excellent! read more

The Flying Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Paula, California

A super fun, cozy coffee shop with a great breakfast menu, perfect for studying, working, or just hanging out for hours. Service is nice as well, order at the counter and then pick where you want to enjoy your food. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it easy to settle in and chat. The food is incredible, with fresh, farm-to-table options that really stand out. They've got amazing matcha and a variety of creative drinks that make the whole experience even better. read more

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Highly recommend this place. We came for breakfast and was very happy we did. Excellent food (and choices), great service. Very comfortable ambiance. read more

We had a great experience here. It took a while to order bc the line was long. While in line/ noticed a lot of interesting kombuchas and other alternative sodas and drinks to choose from in the refrigerator. All of the baked items & breads presented looked fresh & delicious. Would love to buy some for home. The milk bread looked so lovely. The coffee was good! The biscuit & gravy was bomb. The gravy has such a yummy flavor and didnt weigh us down. We loooooved it. It paired well with the classic breakfast: with the veggies & foraged mushrooms....omg so tasty. We were so stoked! Great addition to SP. We can not wait to come back & often. Very, very good. And you can not beat the views. Perfect weekend brunch spot. Yay! read more

Nice calm Coffee and scones were excellent Will be going back to try other items Oh i did have a great Hamburger There a diff time Was really Great and fries are fresh made read more

Don't like that you have to go up to the front to order instead of a waitress coming to your table food was good

Such a great spot for sunset! The risotto was amazing and they had $8 wine for happy hour.... My friend got the fried chicken sandwich and she loved hers too. We'll def be back! read more

Santa Paula's sweetest spot! PERFECTION! Brilliant service, amazing food, GLUTEN FREE delicious bread, pastries. The decor is delightful (I'm a designer). Love the cowboy wallpaper... keep it going. read more

I really enjoy this new coffee/cafe addition. I did love cafe 126 but this place has really good coffee selections/ pastries and breakfast options. Their seating is cozy from inside to booths, tables, couch or outside. read more

Very surprised by the positive reviews as this wasn't our experience. Disappointed with the whole new setup. More like a glorified coffee shop than a restaurant or cafe. No table service. Order at the register for takeout or eating in. Have a seat and they bring you your food. Had to ask for silverware and napkins. No condiments on the table so had to get up and ask for salt and pepper. Had to get up and ask for additional ketchup, since once your food is delivered, you're on your own. Limited drinks unless you want a prepared coffee or tea. Only what they had on hand in their cooler, which was very limited. Food wasn't bad but it was very bland. Overall, definitely not any step up from the previous eatery located there. Won't be going back. read more