This was AMAZING! My bf is vegetarian so he was excited by all the veg friendly options. We were also excited about the dog friendly outdoor space. Unfortunately a bunch of the menu items were sold out by the time we got there (around 8pm), nonetheless what we ended up having was so tasty. The vegan Caesar honestly tasted nothing like a Caesar, so it should be renamed but it was DELICIOUS. Tasted healthy, flavorful, fresh and such great textures with the roasted chick peas. Would pay big bucks to have this salad again - also HUGE portion. I got the calamari tacos and my bf got the enormous avocado toast creation. His was amazing- not your typical avo toast- this was piled high with sprouts, great textures, some element of crunch factor with seeds. I'm not vegetarian and I loved his dish more than mine. The calamari tacos were fine- calamari was surprisingly crisp but it made for a drier taco- just not a great combo for a taco but I picked the calamari out of the taco to eat on its own and it wasn't bad. Now the drinks- these were so delicious. Next time coming back for more cocktails and of course the "Caesar". read more

The Nest - Caesar and calamari tacos - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

This place is very solid with farm-to-table type fare! FOOD - Honestly their fried chicken sammy ($18) was the best thing I ate all trip. Beyond this there are so many excellent options such as: lemon poppyseed waffles ($19), breakfast bowl ($15, and jalapeño polenta avocado toast ($16). SPACE - It's all outdoor seating. Spacious enough but if you come with a big group you may not sit together depending on how busy it is. NOTE: Sunday menu is different than other days! read more

Loved all the food. Price was a little high considering the amount provided. The only complaint is if portioning could be a little more... I was not full even though we order each a main dish. read more

Visted this place with my two daughters. They order the kids French toast and I got the breakfast bowl. Both were yummy. Overall, great tasty food, highly recommend to all. read more

The Nest - The breakfast bowl was delicious! Almost forgot to take a photo. - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

I'd like to preface this with the fact that I never write negative reviews. I'm just very frustrated. My family owns a second home in Ojai, and we frequent The Nest while there. We're usually very happy with the freshness and quality of the food, and have always received pleasant service at the ordering window. I had a disappointing experience yesterday, however. My daughters and husband always get a cocktail called the Oaxacan there, and requested we go although I'd checked out their current menu online and was concerned because they'd removed some of my go-tos as a vegetarian. We went anyway. First thing we discovered was that they were out of the Oaxacan, as well as the rose wine I ordered. Then I asked if I could have a taco (Tico) salad without meat, and was told it would come without beans, too (so no protein, and for $20?). They have the ingredients for avocado toast, but when I asked if they could make me one, the employee said, "We don't make avocado toast anymore." So I went away without ordering anything. C'mon, guys, please put some more healthy vegetarian choices on the menu, or work with someone who makes a reasonable request. And not just a Caesar salad or cauliflower tacos, which we don't like. We spend a lot of money when we come there, but will be taking our business elsewhere unless things are different next time. There are so many veggie-friendly places in Ojai. read more

Well, we've been coming to Ojai for a long time and we have our favorites. But this is our new favorite! Cauliflower tacos were unbelievably fantastic! Watermelon feta pistachio and balsamic were also off the charts. Killer atmosphere, laid-back and super nice. Definitely worth, coming here anytime! Not to mention the gals behind the window were super cool! read more

Amazing service. Rylee was exceptionally. Super friendly and hospitable. Amazing food. Looking forward to coming back!

The food and drink we tried was delicious! good price for the portions you get. Nice outdoor seating. The line is long but it just shows how popular this place is. read more

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Food was great, service was so so, but it was a Friday night and it appeared they were training two new hires, otherwise my guess is it's good. The food came out quickly, fast serve, order at window and pick your food up at the window. Patio seating only, under the trees, they do have heaters. They are dog friendly. The area appeared clean. Mai tai was really good. Loved the fish tacos, beet tostada. Liked the brisket sandwich, burnt ends pizza, and the figgy piggy pizza. The nest pizza was super greasy and the ahi poke bowl was not a hit. Something for everyone. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on Father's Day (2023) after walking around Ojai for a bit. It was around 4:30 pm and only one table was taken. Food 5/5 Ordered Tico Salad, watcher hay + grain pizza, tireman Sammy sandwich with fries, and Focaccia + dip trio. Everything was delicious!! The salad has chicken and had a good amount of dressing. The pizza was delicious and a bit sweet. Didn't get to try the sandwich but those who did, loved it! The focaccia and dip was everyone's favorite! It was simple yet pleasantly flavorful. We shared it all among 4 people and left with full happy bellies! Drinks 3/5 Ordered iced tea, their version of Arnold Palmer which is bottled earl grey tea with lemon juice and honey. Also, got the call me sugar cocktail but with no alcohol! The bottled drink was too sour and too sweet at the same time! You'd have sips of the lemon juice and then sips of the honey. Could definitely smell the honey. The mocktail was average. Didn't really enjoy the flavor. Price 3.5/5 I think most items are priced fairly high given that it's a more casual ambiance and there's limited "service". You order the food and pick it up yourself. I thought paying $29 for a pizza at a $$$$ restaurant was outrageous. The pizzas here are $22-24! Overall, prices are higher but if you share the food, it comes out to a reasonable price ($120 for 4 people). I was charged regular price ($16) even though I ordered the cocktail with no alcohol. Most places will drop the price $5-10 if you get a virgin cocktail. Service 3/5 Considering that you go to the window to order and pick up the food yourself, I'd imagine the people being nicer/more patient. The lady in the back had an attitude before I had even ordered. The gentleman who rang me up seemed like he was inexperienced and would ask her for clarification for almost everything. I asked if they could cut the sandwich in 4 pieces, they said they can't but will provide me a with a knife. Asked for a mocktail and was charged the same price as a cocktail. Asked for a side of lemons and he literally gave me one small piece of lemon. I continuously had to go up to the window and ask the one guy (cashier) or lady (who was helping prepare food) for napkins, plates, forks, lemons, sugar, etc.. it was frustrating for me to have to get up each time and ask (& probably annoying for them) so I wish they had a station where you could grab all those things and help yourself. Went into the little shop to look around and when I asked the girl working there for some prices, she had no clue. She kept having to look up things in the system and tell me prices. Wish they had stickers/signs. Ambiance 5/5 They have a cute shop with yummy snacks + skincare/body care + kitchenware. The bathroom is inside the shop as well. It was gloomy but the place was still cute + cozy. Overall I would come back when I visit ojai next time and hope to receive better service! read more

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Food is generally pretty good, except the pasta dishes, very expensive $25 and not good for the money, just had butternut squash pasta and want my money back, should have stuck with the Tico :) read more

Way way way way over priced for the portions and the food choices. This is a restaurant that is for rich people only.

After hiking this place satisfied all my hunger needs. My boyfriend and I spilt the shrimp tacos and gyro smash burger. Both divine! The shrimp were evenly coated in a thick batter that was crunchy. The slaw and Chile lime chipotle sauce complimented it well. Everything held well together in the taco throughout the meal, it didn't fall apart. The gyro smash burger was awesome. It was seasoned to perfection and the toppings were cut evenly. This dish also held together well as you ate it, and my boyfriend was slick enough to ask for feta and dip on the side. I recommend constructing as you eat. On a Labor Day Monday night this place was popping with out of towners. The line moves swiftly. I did not like the buzzer system, I think they could've had runners bring food for the prices they were charging. I really enjoyed the outdoor patio. It was nice vibes with the olive trees and string lights. I really enjoyed the high top chairs, very sturdy and wide. I would come back but I wish that they had more brisket tacos! Ran out before I got to try:/ read more

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Many vegan and gluten free choices. At first glance the menu looks very heavy ( fatty) I am a sucker for places I can take my dog. They have a dog meal on the menu for $14! And he really wanted to try it. Raw dog food, currently trending, He loved it. This is order at the window and they give you a buzzer. You pick up your own food and clear your table, outside seating and the chairs were hard plastic or a bench. I had the roasted tomato sandwich, basically a piece of bread with a really sweet sauce, a few small roasted tomatoes and some bacon crumbles, tasty but hardly enough for lunch, Hubby had fish tacos, 2 grilled fish delicious tacos but again not much food. The dogs portion was the largest. The bill was 56 dollars with 2 ice teas. I am not a stranger to a 56 dollar lunch but the fast food type service and small portions do not add up. We were not satisfied. I think you are paying for the vegan/gluten free thing that is not a priority for us. Good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Cute gift shop. read more

The Nest came up as one of the best places to dine while in Ojai on Yelp amongst a couple of others. We decided to check this place out on a Thursday night for dinner. They have a limited dinner menu: Kale Caesar salad Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos Mediterranean Power Bowl Nest Pizza Grilled Fish Tacos Ahi Poke Bowl Fried Chicken Sandwich Bao Buns Tico Salad Tireman Wachter Hay Grain Pizza Burnt Ends BBQ Pizza I ordered the Tireman - smoked brisket, chimichurri, cheese, mayo on a French baguette with fries. Yum! My husband ordered the Burnt ends BBQ Pizza - smoked brisket, pickled onions, cheese and cilantro, Yum! My kids ordered the hotdog with fries. Basic but they ate it all! If you would like to have dinner on the fly, this place is convenient, yet a little pricey but the food is good. Although they don't have much on the menu, they do have a great selection of wines. One thing I wish they offered on the menu was DESSERT, they didn't have one dessert on the menu which was surprising. read more

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Their food is unique and good. When they become a little busy, their customer service become terrible read more

The Nest - Chicken fried - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

Tireman Sammy was a religious experience. Elote fries are good but I would ask them to put a liiittle less cotija on it as it gets salty with the seasoning mixed in. Watermelon stack is top notch and a pleasant nuance in pace compared to the rest of the menu. Delightful service and laidback outdoor seating. Loved it! read more

Went for a hike in Ojai then stopped by here for a post hike meal and drink. The outside space is very cute and it was a beautiful day to sit outside. The goat cheese pizza I had was so good. It was the perfect size to share and the flavors all mixed very well. My friend got the chicken sandwhich which was also very good. Loved the sauce and the light but crispy coating. Drinks were really pretty but could have used a little more alcohol. My only issue is ordering at a window. For the prices of the food I would have thought they would have table service. If we needed anything we had to get up and get it ourselves and when we wanted another drink had to get back in line. Not sure if it's an LA thing for me and Ojai is just more relaxed but we spent over 60 dollars for two and it would have been nice if someone would have followed up with us to see if we needed anything. read more

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We've eaten at The Nest several times now. The first time we simply stumbled onto it while shopping in Ojai. We were hungry and decided to give it a try. It's cute, outdoor patio appealed to us. It was very busy and we were fortunate to get a table. Since that initial experience, we've returned on purpose every time we've been back in Ojai. As a matter of fact, we look forward to dining there. Since our initial visit to The Nest, we've learned to go early for lunch as they fill up quickly. We've decided we like sitting in their indoor dining area even more than the patio. We like the decor and vibe inside. It's small and quaint. Their menu is New American; classics with a twist. The food is casual along with the ambiance but the food is presented in an appealing way. Oftentimes, we order from the daily specials. Their limeades of the day are usually tasty and a nice accompaniment to their dishes. It's a fast-casual style restaurant like so many others in SoCal. Order at the counter and take a number to your table for your food to be delivered. I'm not jazzed by this style of restaurant service but it is wildly popular in LA. If you're in Ojai for the day or the weekend, I suggest you plan to have one of your meals at The Nest. read more

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Such a delicious lunch at the Nest in Ojai! Beautifully presented, delicious food. We loved the elote pizza and the salmon toast. I wish I could've tried more on the menu. The drinks were wonderful too. The earl gray lemonade was so refreshing! read more

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Sunday brunch, chicken and waffles-inedible. I don't mind the automatic suggested tip of 20+ %...but for what? Redneck music, tiny portions, too much hot sauce? The food was gross. read more

The Nest - Chicken and waffles with the smothered hot sauce taken off - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

The place is super cozy with the modern style patio. Small dinning area inside, small garden with mini bar out side. Parking lot is fairly enough for 15 cars. Portions are medium size and quality is fine. Beef ribs were juicy and tender .no sides come along with. Side salad had some new flavors. Lemon juice and sunflower seeds are nicely match.I take one star because of the filthy restroom. Costumer service was ok. read more

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Another day, another restaurant! Today we went to Ojai and stumbled upon The Best for lunch. And am I glad we found it! Food: fresh, healthy, delicious is how I would describe it in 3 words. We ordered the ahi tuna bowl, the egg salad sandwich, and the fish tacos. All were INCREDIBLE! I was skeptical on the ahi bowl when ordering as it was not a traditional poke place but I'm glad I went against that thought. It was phenomenal! The fish was fresh and the chunks were huge. The black rice in it was delicious. They truly nailed the mark on a traditional poke bowl. The fish tacos were truly delicious! They were on homemade tortillas and had great flavor and texture. The egg salad sandwich was yummy and presented beautifully. The prices were totally reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food! We also got some fun drinks: passion iced tea and earl grey lemonade. They were delicious! Atmosphere: they had indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor vibe was great - they made it inclusive and made it where you would prefer to sit outside (wether dependent of course!). They had a sign saying everything is made to order so be patient but I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly we got our food! Would I come back? Yes yes and yes! read more

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The Nest was fantastic! My sister and I stumbled upon it in the main square of Ojai and found the menu to include so many delicious looking options. We decided to share two and skip the line by calling our order in. It can definitely get busy on a Saturday night so I recommend that if you don't want to wait to place your order! We split The Nest Pizza (but swapped the meat for their figs - which I highly, highly recommend). The pizza comes with truffle honey (an absolute game changer), tomato, mozzarella and Calabria chili peppers (a nice little kick). The added figs truly elevated this pizza and we will be waiting for them to implement our masterpiece into their menu! It was a perfect dish to share between two. We also split the Golden Beet Salad. So incredibly fresh and flavorful and full of delicious ingredients (golden beets, creamy feta cheese, golden lemons, pistachios and more). The salad was a beautiful blend of all these things and was even yummy to eat on top of the pizza. Overall I would definitely recommend a visit if in the Ojai area! read more

The Nest - The Nest Pizza and Golden Beet Salad - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

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Had the fried chicken sandwich and brisket tacos, both were amazing! Cute little place that you go to the counter and order and get buzzed when food is ready to be picked up. Normally o wouldn't give 5 stars for this but the food and drinks were worthy of it! read more

The Nest - Delicious Mai Tai & Hazy IPA - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

Stopped in later in the afternoon and were greeted with quite a large line. One busy Ojai weekends, this place can get pretty packed. Even with a 45-minute wait, we still really enjoyed the food. Everything we ordered was extremely vibrant and fresh. We only had one issue with our order, but the mistake was fixed immediately. Best Menu Item: Black Garlic Aioli Fries + Rose Lemonade Overall, I would recommend The Nest! read more

The Nest - Rose Lemonade - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

This place has great food at a fair price, and the quality was excellent. You must give it a try.

Thought two (2) tacos and sammies wouldn't satisfy our hunger but we were wrong! Enjoyed the simplicity and crispiness of the tacos. The sauce and lime were the perfect addition. Brisket was really tender--in a good way--and the chimichurri was good. The sauce (not ketchup) for the fries was so delicious! The drinks were good but nothing stood out. Tons of outdoor seating options from tables to high chairs. Would've enjoyed the space more if it weren't for the heat but they had ample shade, which we liked. read more

The Nest - Baja Shrimp Tacos (Chile Lime Battered) & Call Me Sugar Tireman Sammy & White Pixie Ale - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

My husband and I stopped by The Nest in the late afternoon. My husband had the smash burger with fries and I had the fried chicken sandwich. First, the fries were excellent with skin on and cooked to perfection. Then the sandwiches had perfect dressings and served on a delicious bun. The outdoor setting is delightful with flowering plants and views of the mountains. A beeper lets you know when your order is ready to be picked up. read more

Always a line at this popular joint. Plenty of time to contemplate the menu. Brunch drinks sounded good, but we were behaving ourselves this visit so didn't partake. Food was underwhelming considering the price point and the wait time. I also didn't like multiple trips wading through the crowded, shade-scarce patio to collect our order at the window. A bit of an awkward dance. I will say that the elote fries made it all worth it in the end. I'd come back for those alone. read more

Great food, creative food and drink ideas! Kids menu. Outdoor seating to keep it covid safe. Grab an Oaxaca marg on those 104 degree Ojai days read more

The Nest - Oaxaca margarita - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

Cruising through Ojai on our way back to LA, had the Watcher Hay + Grain Pizza, the Avocado Polenta Toast, and the Kale Caesar salad. All fantastic. The pizza is one of the best pizzas I've ever had, I cannot get over the crust/dough - it is so soft and spongy and delicious. The tomatoes are so fresh and flavorful. The homemade vegan mozzarella was excellent. The pine nuts were a surprisingly good addition to the overall flavor profile. I'm amazed. Also had the Moody Blue, tasty drink! Tastes like a grape/purple Jolly Rancher - very sweet, which I'm a fan of. read more

The Nest - Food: Watcher Hay + Grain Pizza, Avocado Polenta Toast, and Kale Caesar. Drinks: Moody Blue and the Neverland Cab - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

It's a good quick place to eat. They have a gift shop with local treasures that fun to peep inside. To order food, you have to pay first so when I went on a Saturday afternoon and the line was very long. Of course no pizza was available. After you pick up your food when buzzed, good luck not having someone take your seat! It was on the pricey side for not much service included but very delicious food read more

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Let me start by saying the nest has long been one of my favorite places. I bring friends from out of town here and come here to celebrate special occasions. We came specifically because we had seen multiple posts on social media about their new cinnamon rolls, hot and fresh out of the oven. Got there on Sunday morning just about 10 or 15 minutes after they opened and went to order and we were told they didn't have cinnamon rolls today. Apparently they had some out defrosting and they would probably have some Monday morning... Why? Why would a restaurant not have cinnamon rolls available for Sunday brunch? Very disappointing. Anyway, we went ahead and ordered the chicken and waffles. The menu says that it is crystal hot chicken-and for those that don't know Crystal hot sauce is a particular brand of hot sauce... I did not know. I don't mind spicy chicken, but my daughter, who also ordered the chicken and waffles does not like spicy food... No biggie our mistake right? We were ordering some additional items after we ate to take away for other family members, so I walked up to the counter and asked if I could order some items to go. The gentleman who was helping us asked how we liked the chicken and waffles, so I told him I thought it was pretty good, but it was too spicy for my daughter. He suggested that next time we could order it without the sauce and offered me a box to take it home, he then went on and took my to go order for the other items, About 10 minutes later, somebody brought some trays to my table which had plates of the food we had ordered to go... Two of the dishes were kids waffles, which had the syrup poured all over them. I reminded them we had asked for the orders to go and the gentleman who was helping us looked rather annoyed, but took the trays away and a couple minutes later gave me two pizza boxes with the waffles in them and another container with some tacos. Which We had also ordered. I felt bad that they hadn't remembered my order was to go..... but I had very specifically asked to place a to go order, so I don't think there was much room for misunderstanding. the waffles were good, but soggy because the restaurant had poured syrup all over them, and the syrup, leaked through one of the boxes and got all over my car seat so that was disappointing. More than anything being wrong with the food. I was particularly disappointed with the service, and maybe the attitude that I was inconveniencing the person who was there presumably to work and wait on tables. Given the experience, it will probably be awhile before I return . read more

The food here is delicious. The service is great. Laid back, always consistent but if there's an issue they will fix it, which like I said is rare. Been dining here since they opened about 5 years ago. I do love this restaurant but please please play something other than country music. We don't dine here as much anymore since they switched to only contemporary country, just can't stomach it! read more

This place is very inviting and seems to be the it spot along the main street into Ojai's town square. I'd even say it's the epicenter of all things trendy, hipster and "cool" in Ojai. It's surrounded by boutiques, shops, and other restaurants. It's counter order / service, but don't let that fool you. They have craft cocktails and gourmet bites (like cauliflower tacos, duck bao, vegan cheesecake). There is some inside seating, but take advantage of the perfect Ojai weather and mountain views with friends on the patio. Dogs welcome, too! read more

The Nest - Chai It - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

Awesome menu! Great variety (for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans). Very fresh and tasty. Nice vibe on the outdoor patio, overlooking the mountains. read more

The Nest - View from the patio - Waffles Near Me - Ojai, California

Delicious, high quality/local food with a rustic vibe. I had the Korean hot wings which were SPICY, and texturally everything you want in a hot wing (almost a crispy duck lacquering on the skin and moist and delicious on the inside). I like spice, but these did leave my gums burning a bit afterwards -- ha. My hubby loved his butternut and sage pizza. Good stuff. :) read more

We had lunch here yesterday. I had the Chicken Caesar Sammie and my husband had the fried chicken sandwich. My "sammie" was on the foccacia bread and it was quite delicious. Husband thought the chicken sandwich was "just okay". We both enjoyed the fries. Staff were nice, orders came up quickly. There isn't quite enough comfy seating to accommodate the demand on weekends, so my advice is that you don't come during peak hours. There's a very cute gift shop and the restrooms are clean. Prices were a little high for the offerings, in my opinion. read more

My husband and I had lunch here after a fairly long bike ride along the Ojai Valley Trail (highly recommend it). We ordered the grilled halibut tacos, smashed gyro burger, rosemary truffle fries, and the shrimp on fried rice. Everything was outstanding. The halibut tacos were fresh and on homemade corn tortillas. The gyro smash burger was crispy in all the right ways with all the toppings expected on a gyro. The fries were fresh cut with fresh rosemary and the perfect amount of truffle oil. The shrimp on fried rice was the unexpected star appetizer. Original and so full of flavor and fun textures. Also, their iced tea was amazing--great fruity/floral flavors, very refreshing. read more

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