Vibes: Chill, rustic, bar/high table seating inside and outside Crowd: Can get crowded but lots of seating Menu: Large beer selection, great bar snacks Value for price: 5/5 (great prices, large servings) Service: Friendly, recommends beers Parking: Street parking (downtown Ojai) Stopped by Topa Topa with a friend around 5:30P on a Friday evening. The brewery is super cute and cozy, with wood/black accents and a boutique shop in the corner featuring local artists. There is plenty of places to sit inside or outside or at the bar. The bartender helped me pick a beer, and it was happy hour, so I only spent $5 on my 16oz pour :) We shared the Krupuk and pickle plate. Krupuk = airy tapioca chips, melt-in-your-mouth or crispy, with two flavorful sauces. It was a pretty large bowl so great for sharing. The pickle plate was lovely, 4 types of pickled vegetables (cucumbers, red/white onions, and bell peppers) which went great with the krupuk. Great place to pass the time! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Pickle plate, krupuk - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

My friend and I decided to check this spot out which by noontime had a fairly healthy number of people standing in line thirstin'. Plenty of seating inside the building and out. Their selection of brews are pretty extensive, so we selected a couple of samplers. I got The Tux, a nitro milk stout, and a seasonal cider (something with Harvest in the name), while my friend got the Good Good and Light Hike. Everything tasted great, though I'd probably ordered the cider again. We also ordered food from Sama Sama, a serving of their Wagyu Beef Sando and Chicken Sando. Wait time was roughly 10 minutes and was surprisingly served with a side of prawn crackers. I kept thinking that the wagyu was incredibly easy to eat and was done before I knew. Portion-wise it's a bit on the small side, but it had great flavor. All in all, a good place to past the time. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - The Tux - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

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Stopped by Topa Topa Brewing Company with some family whilst in Ojai. Previously, I was only familiar with the Chief Peak IPA however I'm not actually a fan of IPAs. Coming to the tap room definitely gave me a chance to try their other beers! I ended up ordering a TUX *NITRO* MILK STOUT. Our drinks were poured right away and we took a seat at a bench inside. The drink was creamy and smooth! Very delicious. The tap room itself is very spacious and the perfect ambiance to hang around and have some drinks. There was a food place inside and we ordered some cauliflower to go with our drinks. It was sooooo good. Overall, we had a very lovely time at Topa Topa and would definitely come back. Highly recommend! read more

Had a great time here at Topa Topa! Came from the Golf course up the street (Soule Park) and was hunting for some good eats paired with a brew! Came during Happy hour, greeted by the friendly bartender with the corgi and Gages; grabbed something from the Tap fountain, dude gave us free samples, how thoughtful! I ordered the Chicken Sandwhich with Krupuk Chips, tasted very good, the flour they use to fry their chicken is unmatched, super crispy and savory sauce, great Asian Fusion! The only reason why I gave 4/5 was the pricing, probably not their fault either about that subject; everything else, superb, the ambience, the accessibility, even the weather was great as well! A great time will definitely be had if you're looking for a quick bite and a unique brew! Thank You!!! read more

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We love this place! Located on the main street in Ojai, it allows for amazing people watching while you sip on a cold brew or seltzer. They have a wide range of different local brews to try. I choose the Good Good Hazy Series IPA and it didn't disappoint. We also ordered one of their Hard Seltzers. This was light and refreshing. The food was really good. We ordered the tots, AMAZING, chicken nugs and some egg rolls. All the food was really tasty and came out quickly. You order at the window and they notify you when your food is ready to picked up. The service was extremely helpful and friendly. The open air brewery allows for customers to enjoy the beautiful weather. Pets of welcome. They have a small swag store to the right of the bar if you want to purchase some merch! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Tots, Chick, Egg Rolls - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

Topa Topa Brewing Co is right off the Ojai Main Street. 15 beers on tap. I opted for their white ale beer which was good. For a nice table with the views of the busy Sunday street. Good brews and good views for a Sunday to people watch. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - White ale! - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

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Spent a couple of days in Ojai with the hubs and Topa Topa, as was our last experience was the perfect spot to chill, sip on some great beer, enjoy the patio and just get away from it all! Friendly service, just great all around! read more

I love Topa Topa and whenever I go ... if I see they are there - I must grab a beer or maybe two! Service is friendly and quick despite being busy. Chill , stools to sit on and tables ! It's a great place to hang with friends! read more

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Have been going to Topa since the bare beginnings on Thompson and has been such a constant in my life for over a decade! That being said the Ojai taproom holds a special place in my heart and is probably my favorite Topa location at this point. I've shared many beers on the corner couch with my spouse and my parents, came here as a stop on my bachelorette party in 2020, have brought my now toddler here to eat tots and rest from a day of exploring Ojai. The vibe, the food from Sama Sama and the proximity to so much fun and walkable Ojai gems is really unbeatable! read more

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First time here and the food was so good, the service very nice and the ambiance pleasant for an afternoon lunch. For seating we sat on the patio since it was a nice day. And, let's not forget the drinks of which were as well very good. Highly recommended. read more

Been to this Topa Topa a few times now and owed them a review. It's nice that there is a popping brewery in Ojai and Topa is always a solid choice. This location is super easy to spot as it's on the busy main drag of downtown and is always pretty busy no matter what time I've come here. It's nice that they have an inside / outside option. This brewery is a good size and for how busy they get they can fit a good group of people. Always clean inside and well kept up with. Clean bathrooms and they have some high top tables and a few lounge style seats inside. Topa Topa does have a big selection here which I appreciate. Lots of options to choose from when it comes to beer and some seltzers. I'd rate topas beers somewhere between a 3.5-4. Not my favorite local beers / brewery but it'll do. My other small critique is I wish they would change up their seltzer flavor more often, I feel like every time I come the option is always and only grapefruit. At least it's refreshing. Staff here are always super nice and welcoming. Even when they are slammed and busy they greet you with a smile and get you served quickly. I appreciate that the team hustles here but still slows down to make you feel that your business is appreciated. Next time I've got to try their partnership with a local kitchen for their food menu. I hate that I'm always so full here by the time I wander in I never have room to eat. It's a shame because the food pictures and menu look amazing. Glad Ojai has this local business and brewery, it's doing super well and is always worth a stop in. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

Cute little spot! Came here after wine tasting & ordered a Donburi Rice Bowl with seared chicken and a Donburi Rice Bowl with seared tofu & seriously amazing flavor! We also got some tater tots - this could use some elevation like the rice bowl. We ordered IPAs and very refreshing. Also dog friendly ! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

Topa Topa Brewing Company is a Ventura-based brewery with a handful of taprooms in Southern California. We'd been to the one in Santa Barbara a couple times, and decided to stop by this one during a weekend visit to Ojai. The space was great, a sort of indoor/outdoor set-up with a nice patio and a roomy, open interior. We went in for a casual Sunday lunch, ordering food at the Little Sama window, then a flight of beer tasters at the bar. Service was fast and personable, and we had our choice of seating. We picked a high table near a corner of the taproom, where a few families had gathered with their various children. At one point, two of the grown-ups left for five minutes, leaving one poor mom to deal with several kids, one of whom promptly spilled a beverage on the floor. We heard her say, "I need another adult," and were trying to get a towel when the other parents came back. We didn't have our sons with us on this trip, but we always enjoy the chaos of a family-friendly brewery. There were some good dogs at Topa Topa, too. Topa Topa makes excellent beers, and we've enjoyed the flagship Chief Peak IPA several times over the years. We skipped that one this afternoon and picked four others to share: the Level Line pale ale, the SHOP (which I assume was a single hop), the Spectro hazy, and the Weekender West Coast IPA. All delicious, and especially pleasant on a warm California day. I was less sold on the food from Little Sama, but that's a separate review. I'm a fan of Topa Topa and would recommend it for an easy hour of drinking in Ojai. read more

Topa Topa is adorable! I loved this little brewery. We got flights (of course) because we love to try things. The Tux milk stout was soooo smooth, i loved it. We adored the Pixie too. Id absolutely come back here for the chat and the flavors - all of them looked great! I cant speak for the food at the neighboring place as I didnt get any, but I nibbled on the tots snd they werent really my favorite. Everyone else seemed to like their food though. Nice asian fusion spot with your brews. Really liked Topa Topa. read more

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This my favorite spot in Ojai. Best location. Inside / outside seating. Usually has a good crowd but I always manage to find a spot. The beer selection is good and always tasty. And I love that little eatery Little Sama. The top sirloin Katsu Sando is delicious. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Top Sirloin Katsu Sando from Little Sama - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

The service was good, nothing out of the ordinary. The vibe is very outdoorsy and they have a merch sections with some cool stuff for humans and pets. The highlight of the place was the Katsu Sandwich! That stuff was frigging delicious! Pair it with a beer or a June Shine alcoholic Kombucha and you're golden! read more

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Really great spot to grab a flight and some food on a lovely afternoon (or evening) and sit out on the patio. Food from Sama Sama was overall tasty, but the tots were just okay and needed more flavor. Brussels and cauliflower were excellent; would order again! Our beer flight was great! The Ojai Pixie IPA was unique and great for an non-IPA lover. Tux Nitro Milk Stout was really really good. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Cauliflower (11/10), Brussels (10/10), Tots (5/10) - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

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Best wings ever. The beers are rly rly good too but WOW those wings are so amazing. I'm still thinking about them one day later. FLAVOR ! Service was quick & efficient We ate our wings at the open patio and enjoyed some local ojai scenery lol. Nice experience if ur looking to get out of the city. I will be back very soon to try those wings again as well as the other Asian inspired menu items:) read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Luv a good ipa:) - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

We ate at Little Suma Ojai which is located in the Topa Topa Brewing Co. we enjoyed our Topa Topa KERNZA® LAGER 4.7% ABV - taste buds: clean, crisp, regenerative Made with organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® ingredients. With our Lunch. Again Counter Service here. Adobe house styled with patio seating. Friendly staff read more

Great place to hang out with family and friends. The ojai pixie ipa was soooo good. I enjoyed a cold glass of it so did my husband. We got tater tots from Sama Sama to eat with the beer. They have a great selection of tap and bottled beer. The service is friendly and welcoming. Great ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. Will be back again next time I'm in Ojai. read more

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Great brewery to grab and drink, people watch and just hangout in the middle of Ojai. The beers here that I have tried have all been delicious. The only downside we had was that they did not have any high chairs for our little ones but other than that service, drinks and food were great. read more

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So inside the brewery is "Sama Sama", which has food. We had the Rica Rica tostada. Best one I've ever had. So fresh. They use ingredients from the farmers market. Yum! Order at window and then you pick up. read more

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We go here most weekends and LOVE IT! Thorin and Elyse are the people that we see most often, and we truly adore them! But, all the people working here are fantastic! The beer and seltzer are great! Little Sama has some amazing food! Everything is so flavorful. The people working in Little Sama are also great! We've tried a couple different Topa locations and they're also great. But, the Ojai location is perfect for what we like...which is people watching! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Our grandson loves the tots! - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

What an amazing brewery. It is right on the main street on Ojai. Of the few breweries I tried visiting here, this was a hit. Parking spots are typically hit or miss. On the main street, it might be hard to find. We were luckily enough to find one as someone pulled out. The place itself was vibrant. Lots of good beers and they even have a little food spot, "Sama Sama" inside if you're hungry for pub food. I had the delight of trying their We Love LA IPA and it was delightful. Quick service and food vibes! read more

Solid spot for a cold local draft following an amazing tour of Ojai. Dog friendly and positive vibes.

I love this place so much. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon it almost a year ago and its been our go-to place to spend a nice weekend day. It's a very low-key, friendly, neighborhood bar and you can tell they have many regulars. I love that people bring their dogs. There is outside seating which is great for taking in the view of the mountains and drinking an ice cold beer. Seating inside is nice because it's spacious, you don't feel too crammed in - even at the bar. I've tried many of their beers and each one has been great. Yesterday, I had the Light Hike which was crispy but also had a floral, honey sweetness to it. Absolutely delicious. I don't think anything will beat the Pava Rosa though, I'm partial to sours and that was so tasty. Service is always good. You can't go wrong with this place. While the beer selection is tasty and filled with variety, what keeps me coming here is the food. They have a small kitchen, Little Sama, and my god, the food is so good. It's an Asian fusion boasting several creative mash-ups. I dream of their brussels sprouts - they are perfectly crispy, drenched in a this fantastic vinegar-y tasting sauce. Chopped up dates add a chewy sweetness and the nuts add a crunchy texture. My mouth is watering, thinking of these right now. Additionally, their tater tots are really good too. The togarashi + furikake seasoning takes these golden brown nuggets of joy to a whole new level. I have, multiple times, used my finger to lick the dregs of seasoning. Not the most appropriate etiquette but when the food is that good, you have to sacrifice some of your dignity. read more

We went to Topa Topa at 8:30pm on a Saturday night and it really wasn't busy. The service was fine, don't expect much at a taproom, but it was good. The place was clean and put together. The beer was good. My only gripe is that the wine was served in this crazy glass. I thought it was a joke at first or maybe they were closing soon and that was the nearest glass. Not sure why this would be the glass of choice for wine but it kind of ruined it. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - wine in glass - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

Came in to Topa Topa Ojai to find their new "Weekender" IPA and learned Draft was all out!?!? How does that happen? Settled for the Chief Peak and it was fine. All set to try the vegan tofu kamut sandwich but turns out it's not really vegan because of the egg in the batter. Oh well. At this point expectations have been lowered and Lennon at the food window does a great job helping us through remaining choices. We land on the cauliflower with tots which was actually pretty good. I think the personalized service plus to go packages and smile made them taste even better than bar food should! read more

This is a trendy spot to get together with friends and a good spot to people watch all the Ojai visitors. It's a nice open floor plan with a good selection of beers. Then you can catch some eats at Sama sama kitchen which is located inside. It's an order and then sit kind of place with a limited menu and everything is on the Vietnamese side of things or has some sort of spicy kick to it. It was VERY busy when we showed up on a Friday at 1pm but we got a table right away fortunately. And the service was right there to take out plates when we finished because they need to make room for more people. The decor was great and this place is VERY dog friendly. read more

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Topa Topa is certainly buzzing! Lively atmosphere, laid back music, cool vibe, and most important, darn good food. I had the Japanese Rice Bowl with Lemongrass Beef and it was full of complex flavors blending harmoniously. There's a sweet savoriness to the beef that compliments with the pickled veggies, marinated egg and furikake. The honey Sriracha aioli brings it all together. The rest of the menu look very appetizing, so I'd definitely come back for more! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Japanese Rice Bowl with Lemongrass Beef - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

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Stopped by for a some lunch and a drink on a Thursday afternoon and it was not too crowded. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We ordered a flight of beer and though they were all good, our favorite was the Spectro Hazy. The food was pretty good also. We ordered the pork katsu sandwich and overall it was tasty. The coleslaw was creamy and acidic which paired well with the katsu. The assorted pickles though were fantastic. Very good balance of acid and sweetness. read more

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One of the best places on the block for beautiful views, delicious drinks and the food was a great pairing as well. The sours were delicious for a spring day, the dodgers special and the women day special along with the fire relief ipas hit pretty good. Great service in the afternoon with great accessibility. read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California

I've passed by Topa Topa a lot on my weekend trips but avoided it because of the heavy crowds and saw that Topa Topa wasn't from Ojai; not that it was a deal breaker but I wanted to go straight to the source. However, I saw a listicle saying that Topa Topa should be a stop while in Ojai and since I was on a rare weekday visit and saw how quiet it was I got a seat outside right away. During my visit there was a lot of IPAs on tap but wasn't on a big IPA kick that day. I saw a kettle sour on tap and got it, which was pretty good, a sweet/tart which made it a good choice for day drinking. I ended up getting a few more beers while I sat out on their patio. The other beer that stood out was their stout, which is usually something I enjoy in colder weather but theirs was sweet and easy drinking. read more

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Really fun vibe! Very friendly staff. The single hop IPA is spot on. Their red ale was okay, but not outstanding. Didn't try the food, but the plates being served looked delicious. Cheers! read more

Perfect way to spend an afternoon. Enjoyed watching the passers by especially the dogs.

I'm giving this place a four because I'd give the beer and ambience a 5 but the food a 3. Food - we tried the lemongrass bowl (yum! Lots of fun flavor punches but wish the bowl was bigger for the price :(). Same feeling for the wings, there wasn't much meat on them. The pickle plate and taters were fine but some of it felt overpriced. Beer - amazing! Fun! Lots of variety! Tried the flight and would have gotten another one if we didn't have other plans that day because there were so many more I wanted to try; it was hard just picking four! Overall, would come back just for the beer next time! read more

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Topa Topa had amazing customer service with delicious beers on tap. They rotate their beers out. They let you sample the beers which is awesome. They also have taster glasses which is a size down from their pints. Overall, they've got a great atmosphere. There's also Sama Sama next door and they serve food which you can have brought to the bar. read more

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Going on a Friday night is a must! They have live music and it just adds to the overall good vibe. Great beer and delicious side snacks (LOVE that they offer food too cause not all locations do). If you get food, the tater tots are my recommendation! read more

Been waiting to come to Topa Topa in person! Over all 4.8 out of 5! The Ojai location is just stunning with all the natural, relaxed pace of the town. All the beers here are pretty great. The environment was really relaxed and fun (came on a random Wednesday afternoon). Service was quick, fun, and all the employees really knew their stuff. Also, patient I might add: nothing is more frustrating than when you come to a brewery or bar and the bar tenders think they're better than you because they work there. Definitely NOT the case here! This would be a fantastic place to come for an afternoon or evening beer. The space is open and offers indoor seating and outdoor seating with partial covering. If you're not a beer drinker, they also do offer wine, as well as a rotating seltzer and kombucha options. Highly recommend! read more

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Pickle plate is huuuge - but get it with something else too. Please try the June shine on tap if you love hard kombucha! read more

Topa Topa Brewing Company - Tots Kaarage Pickle plate - Breweries Near Me - Ojai, California