recently stopped by The Blend at The Collection in Oxnard after trying their newer Ojai location…read moreand wanted to share my thoughts on both the cafe itself and the overall setting. The Blend serves up fresh, hand-crafted acai bowls, smoothies, and juices made from real, nutrient-dense ingredients -- no artificial stuff, no sorbet, no ice cream fillers, just wholesome superfood blends that actually taste great. Their Classic and specialty bowls are generous, refreshing, and filling, with smooth texture and fresh fruit flavors that hit the spot whether you're grabbing breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a midday treat. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, and it's obvious that quality matters here. The Oxnard location is nestled inside The Collection at Riverpark, which is a large outdoor shopping and entertainment center with a wide range of restaurants, stores, and activities. You can easily make a day of it -- grab a smoothie bowl after shopping, explore retail (everything from Whole Foods to fashion and accessories), eat at sit-down restaurants or quick bites, and enjoy family-friendly outdoor spaces. The atmosphere is lively and clean, with plenty of options if you're visiting with friends or family. What I liked: * Healthy, flavorful acai bowls and smoothies that don't taste "too healthy." * Large portion sizes that are satisfying without being overly heavy. * The Collection offers tons of dining and shopping variety in one place. What to know: * Prices are mid-range -- typical for quality smoothie bars and premium outdoor centers. * The vibe is casual and family-friendly, great for a quick stop or a full outing. Overall, The Blend at The Collection is a solid choice if you're craving a nutrient-rich bowl or smoothie in a fun California outdoor shopping environment. Below are some of my pictures I have try other things but don't feel like scrolling through 30k pictures to find them lol so enjoy.

Cool spot to grab a quick acai bowls, smoothies and juices esp since it's locally owned…read more Customer service and making their food items were quick. Got their RAW ENERGY drink 4/5 Banana, dates*, cinnamon, cacao nibs, maca, bee pollen, flax seeds, agave, almond butter, cashew mylk

The Farmer and the Cook -- Fresh Finds Off the Main Road…read more I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in for the first time, but The Farmer and the Cook won me over pretty quickly. It's bright, clean, and has this easy organic warmth to it... the kind of place that feels like it was put together by people who actually care. Right off the main road, easy to find, and the family vibes are real. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in. If you're navigating dietary restrictions, this place is a quiet goldmine. Strong gluten free options, a genuinely vegan friendly menu, and plenty of vegetarian choices too... so everyone at the table actually gets to eat something they're excited about. That's rarer than it should be. The food? Solid. I went with the raw tacos, sopes, and huarache; all filling, all fairly priced for the area. The raw tacos especially surprised me... fresh, flavorful, and not in a "I wish this was a real taco" kind of way. These hold their own. Service was quick and most of the staff had a warm, genuine energy about them. The one small snag; the cashier seemed to be having a rough one. A little gruff, made me feel like my first visit was mildly inconvenient for them. It happens, we all have bad days, but first impressions do stick a little. Overall though, I'm absolutely coming back. There's more on that menu calling my name and an atmosphere that makes it easy to slow down for a bit. Whether you're vegan, gluten free, or just looking for something fresh and honest... this one's worth the stop.

A really difficult review to write. On the one hand, decent food, and decent environment…read more On the other hand, very dramatic and poorly managed "community" space. I was poisoned there with food that I am allergic to by a spiteful employee. Management not only never apologized, they never did anything. The results were lab tested. I went over and above to give them a chance to be civil and professional, and they came up a complete blank. So sad

I was visiting Ojai for a retreat and found Revel on a lunch break. I love trying new kinds of…read moreKombucha and was excited when I saw the sign. I had no idea the magnitude of what I was about to experience. I sample kombucha every chance I get, and I can say with confidence that Revel has the best commercial kombucha that I've ever tasted! I had the pleasure of being served by Adam the owner, who is a superb beverage alchemist and has created an array of blends that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Revel is an apt name for these drinks as the sublime colors are as delightful as the pleasure of their tastes. The interior is spacious with minimalist decor, an attractive menu board, a feeling of earthiness with natural wood, and the clean brightness of white walls. It's the kind of place where you might meet a friend for a healthy drink, work remotely, or buy some growlers for a unique contribution to a dinner party. It was a gloomy rainy weekend, and I visited four times. I wasn't eager to go back out in the cold, and a few times I was the only customer so I had a chance to chat with Adam. I was intrigued to discover that Jun Kombucha uses honey instead of sugar for the fermentation process. I started home brewing Kombucha in 2011, and was taught that honey's antibacterial properties would block the fermentation process and kill the culture, aka SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). Enter the unique Jun SCOBY which only feeds on honey. It was amazing to talk to Adam about his brewing journey. He poured me samples and it was difficult to pick a favorite because they're all so good. Even the bottles are a work of art carrying the theme of the business. Recommended 100%!

I'm visiting my daughter in Ojai and a must stop is always for my favorite kombucha. Today they had…read morea few more flavors available in the four packs which is what I always get so I can take them home and enjoy them one a day. I tried the sunbeams which is citrus and vanilla but it was a little too subtle for my taste so I tried the Hoppy Valley, which is fabulous and my favorite is always the OM which is the bar in lavender. I decided to get the happy Valley for the first time and the nice young lady serving me said that I could mix a match so that made me really happy because no one has ever offered that to me before. I decided to get two of the happy Valley and two of the OM Which came to a total of $22. I signed up for the loyalty points, hoping to get my first purchase towards earning rewards, but the employee told me that the four packs don't count towards rewards. This is why I only gave four stars for the very first time because this didn't make any sense to me. Oh well. I guess things aren't perfect here after all. I will keep returning, but it made me sad not to be earning points for my purchase.:( Happy New Year's Day and may you enjoy the best kombucha ever and come here and try it. It's a really fun place to just hang out and it's nice and quiet and they have fun little games to play. I just added the review from four stars to five stars because Adam, the owner, responded to my constructive criticism and said that he was going to have the system changed to allow loyalty points to be earned when customers purchase the cans. He also added loyalty points to my rewards account for my purchase today. Thank you For being a responsive owner to your customers needs and coming up with a solution right away. That's what makes your store so excellent in addition to serving an excellent product.

I visited Rainbow Bridge Natural Foods in Ojai and while the food was great, the service was very…read moredisappointing. Three employees saw us at the register and ignored us. I had to call one over, and she asked me to walk to her instead of coming to the cashier. I ordered a hamburger with just cheese and a juice (which I repeated twice). The juice never came, and the burger arrived with lettuce and tomato. The attitude from the staff was not friendly, and even others in line noticed. Great food, but service is part of the experience. I hope they improve their customer service.

Rainbow Bridge is a healthy, hippie market in Ojai with all sorts of treats and eats. I've come…read morehere so many times, and sometimes honestly it's been a real "miss", usually with untrained or unfriendly employees. One time, my husband and I got the ready made "minestrone", which was a bowl of broken, soggy pasta noodles and broth. Ummmm, that's not minestrone... it's compost. Worst experience was when an employee shamed me for returning an (unused, unopened) item with the receipt. Like, what possibly could have been her problem other than she didn't want to be bothered by me to do her job? But, deep breath, other times it has been a "hit", and for those times I'm thankful. My most recent visit was the other day, with my daughter, as we were just in town for the day, and we wanted to pick up a few things to take with us on our roadtrip. We got a variety of things from organic fruit, to hummus and crackers, to vegan probiotic smoothies, and of course some yummy dark chocolates. The planets were aligned for us on this visit, and we were glad.

A "Must Visit!" Location whenever you're in the Ventura County, Santa Barbara or even from Los…read moreAngeles County, it will be worth it! It's an iconic Japanese Wagyu Burger restaurant in the middle of Downtown Ojai! Inside seating at the front of the restaurant offers street views of downtown Ojai... Interior seating offers epic murals of printed advertisements from old time Japan... Outdoor seating is just as picturesque with painted murals with cute & adorning phrases! Let's make this place viral and The Place to dine whenever anyone visits Ojai, spread the word and share this review! I visit at least once a week now since I ride my bike from Ventura via the Ventura River and the Ojai Valley Trails... a marathon ride! Their menu is vast and their daily special is the best value. For less than $15 you can have a delicious Wagyu Burger (with cheese - I order mine without) with fries AND a drink of your choice! Of course a generous tip will bring it up to $16-18!=o) The owners are most friendly, they're both from Tokyo! Brandon is the best... He opens early whenever there's someone waiting for the doors to open at Noon. I was here around 11:35A twice and he opened the door, gave me ice water, said I can use the bathroom and he'll take my order as soon as he's ready. I ordered l, paid, and received my food before the restaurant was opened for business! He said that he thinks that this is what his boss would do since he saw him do it... Now, that's elite service, above and beyond call of duty! Additionally, they play 70s, 80s, & 90s Pop Music! My first 2 visits here turned me off since the music had vulgar f words with mentioned body parts... I was going to mention it on my 3rd visit but they changed the music. Must be a change of personnel?=ox Anyways, what are you waiting for? Bring your families & friends and come visit, eat & tip well, take a lot of pix & vidz... believe me, you'll be taking some inside the bathroom too!=o)

We had a great experience at Yume! The burgers were super tasty and delicious. Lots of flavor!!…read moreThe fries were good but I feel could have had more flavor. The service was great and very friendly. We enjoyed our time here. Also loved the Miyazaki art in the bathroom!!

We came across this location while researching vegetarian-friendly spots in Ojai and I am so glad…read morewe decided to try it. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded expectations. We ordered the gunpowder fries, tacos, and the tiger bowl - and the bowl was so good that I literally tried recreating it at home afterwards because I couldn't stop thinking about it. The flavors were unique, balanced, and super satisfying. It's a self serve style of place, where you order at the counter and then grab your own food. The person helping us was super friendly and provided her recommenations. The overall vibe of the place is pretty relaxed and welcoming. It has indoor as well as outdoor seating and parking was manageable. Definitely a spot I would go back to if I am back in the area.

This is my second visit. I love the idea of a vegan restaurant and want to support so we have them…read moreas options. My take away: 1-loved the fries. Expertly fried. Not greasy and so crispy. Great mouth feel and the dipping sauces, chefs kiss. 2-Tempeh sandwich was not so tasty. Would not repurchase. Sorry no photo. 3-Tofu sandwich (photo included) had thee hardest bread ever. Just awful. Too hard. Was it stale? Not sure, but I cannot recommend this sandwich. The word slop comes to mind. Too much slaw sauce made it a slippery mess. See photos. See what was left behind and so many napkins used. Very poor construction. 4-An honorable mention was that the fries came out so long before the sandwiches, that they were all gone before the sandwiches for there. So much for timing. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier/server was having a good day. I hope today is better for her! This visit was surprising bad.

Quick purchase is what I like about it as it's convenient if you're looking to make a major…read moreshopping spree like if you were to go to one of the big grocery chains this is probably not the best place for that as far as economically. Also, they get a lot of their stuff where it's just about ready to expire or has expired in some cases For like perishable items. The people there are super friendly and it is changed over the years to a cleaner presentation now with the emphasis more on alcohol it appears, but it is very convenient like I mentioned when you don't want to drive to one of the big grocery store chains that's much further and simply get something really quick. You are going to pay a little more premium for it since you're shopping at this place where they do gotta make a little bit of a profit since they're not a huge change store. As an example if you were to go by a box of cereal there where you can get it probably at a grocery chain store for two or three dollars you're gonna pay probably four or five dollars but again very convenient to have it literally in your backyard pretty much.

Honestly love the thought of the BBQ smoking outside but this review has nothing to do with that…read more Seriously check the dates on anything you buy. If no date don't buy it. They sell stuff out of date. Cheese mold, ready to drink margarita tastes funny. I wish I hadn't bought some things. I don't think they throw out old things just lower it's price

Healthy Food! Superb Atmosphere!! Great Service!…read more It's actually two places... a juice bar that opens early, and a beautiful dining, room that is only open from noon to 2:00 P.M. Carmen, at juice bar was highly accommodating, and offered to let me sit in the dining room, four hours before they open. I took accepted her offer, and met the manager of the dining room, Ian, who informed me that patrons can also be served by the pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. These two areas will definitely become part of a routine, the next time we stay, or co-host another large event at the Ojai Valley Inn.

Pretty disappointed by the food and service at what I I thought was the best resort in Ojai. I was…read morefinally approached by one of the pool servers and while yes, I was interested in ordering some food, I had to ask for a menu. There are some very, very healthy options but I ended up going with the ahi poke "tacos" and the "all greens" cold pressed juice (spinach, cucumber, celery, parsley, green apple). The tuna tacos were served with bigeye tuna, butter lettuce cups, sweet onion, shoyu dressing, chili garlic crunch, seaweed, and side salad or rice but I opted for fresh fruit as my side. The food and juice were both good but definitely not worth the price point, coupled with the lackluster service. In Yelp terms, the overall experience was "OK."