If you're looking for an amazing breakfast, this is the place! Homemade biscuits that are 2 inches high! Fresh fruit that was more than just melon. Highly recommend and a friendly staff! read more

15 minutes before anyone acknowledged me at the counter. 10 more minutes to take my order. Over an hour to get my food. Pancakes and eggs. The people sitting next to me asked if I was praying because the servers never brought me a setup. It was another 10 minutes before they came to check on me and my food was cold at that point. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Scrambled eggs with Swiss cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

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Absolutely delish. The food is fabulous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff are charming. Can't wait to go back and try everything else. They just opened their coffee bar which is reminiscent of my time in Italy. Oh my their cinnamon rolls are out of this world Definitely a must if you are in Ventura. read more

Good food overall. The raspberry jam was amazing. The country fried steak was chewy and flavorless. I am ok with that because I prefer adding salt rather than salty but it was very chewy. Gravy and biscuits were good. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Chops or Steak & Eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

Update for 2026: I keep coming back - by myself, with friends - and I usually have a very pleasant experience. I love sitting at the bar and doing research / writing while I'm eating. They take really good care of their patrons. I've only had one not so great experience with my food in the years I've frequented this place. I like the country charm and the different seating options (bar, small booth, bigger booth, outside) depending on my mood and group size. What I have to highlight most is the staff. They have a very consistent base of staff who are very friendly, attentive, and it almost feels like I'm being hosted by a big family in their home. People check in frequently to see if I need anything and I hear them being so sweet to other guests as well, in particular the kids. There's a reason I keep coming back. Keep up the great work, team! read more

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I was a little worried when I pulled up behind the restaurant for the parking lot that is theirs and saw it was small but there were 2 spots left. We entered the back entrance by the patio and walked up to the front to meet the hostess. She told me they were clearing a table for us and it would just be a few minutes. It really was just a few minutes. I was impressed how little the wait time was for a party of 4 on a holiday being it was Labor Day. 3 of us ordered the chile verde breakfast omelette with flour tortillas as our "bread". The omelette was good, the country potatoes were okay and the beans were good. The tortillas were hard so not enjoyable. My adult son ordered a ham and cheese omelette with biscuits as his side of bread. The biscuits were HUGE! The biscuits really were the stand out to me for his meal. I couldn't get over how big they were. He didn't end up eating them there so not sure what he thought of them. He took them to go. Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and other staff that were refilling drinks were also great. I feel like the price was pretty decent. For 4 adults and only one ordering a coffee, our check came out to $84. I would definitely come back again. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Chile Verde - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

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Been on a Biscuits & Gravy tear recently, and continued this long and arduous process in Ventura at Allison's Country Cafe. Went with the "Big John's" which featured Chicken Fried Steak, which was, honestly, not that good. However, it did come with a side of biscuits which I ended up pairing with butta' and jam instead of the gravy, and glad I did. Overall, it hit the spot, and of note, is the first country breakfast I haven't finished in one sitting (although I never get leftovers to go, because that is embarrassing)... read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Big John's - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

I arrived around 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning, so I knew it would be busy, and it was. It was a few minutes before someone asked if they could help me, but they brought my coffee right away and took my order. In full transparency, it was quite awhile before the food came; however, it was worth it. The omelet was fluffy, full of fresh vegetables, and the flavor actually burst open in my mouth! By the way, the coffee was fresh and very hot so it lasted throughout my meal. The toast was perfectly browned, and the berry spread was flavorful. Also, the salsa that was provided was made with fresh ingredients. Actually, the omelet was the best I've ever had, and the long wait was definitely worth it! read more

Stopped by Allison's Cafe after running an errand in Ventura., Ordered breakfast and went with the Al's Avocado Omelette, with potato's and biscuits (homemade) with fresh jelly. Amazing just like it was when attending Ventura College (VC) back in 90's. My old football coach the legend Dick James from VC Football introduced this place to us and would issue gift cards to eat for outstanding lineman of the games. Thanks to Coach, This place is clean l, very reasonable prices, and excellent service. During the weekdays is best as weekends gets busy (as it should). This place is a gem in Ventura County and the best breakfast around. Better yet , I introduced this place to my oldest son a few months back, Now he's a big fan and the amazing place is passed on to the next generation. Awesome experience!!!! read more

Travel day Breakfast/Brunch! Ordered the Big John's which is Country Fried Steak with 3 over medium eggs and Home-fries, gravy & biscuits! My son Ordered the Curt's Hash Corned beef Hash home fries 3 Eggs and Biscuit. My wife ordered the Chili & Beans omelet with home-fries and a biscuit. We all ordered a coffee. Carissa our server and all the staff did a great job! One of the Best Breakfast in Ventura Ca. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Corned Beef Hash, Eggs & Homefies - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

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The food is really good, the biscuits are gigantic! Sometimes there's a bit of a wait, but they have some outside seating so that helps. My husband and I have been there several times and I've always left full and happy with both the food and the service. I would definitely recommend this, in fact when we had friends come into town, Allison's is where we went. read more

For breakfast, food is super yummy and the cafe gives the perfect adorable ambiance. Service was ok but overall, would still return cause of everything combined. Great local spot here in Ventura! read more

My first time coming here for breakfast in YEARS, and the food was still as good as I remembered it. They have such a great menu selection - their chilaquiles were fire, and we really enjoyed their omelettes as well. I'm a sucker for a good biscuit, and their biscuit and butter here is DELISH. I normally don't have an issue with service when I go to restaurants, so I was surprised by our experience here. They routinely seemed to forget about our table - they took half our order, and then didn't come back for the rest of our group to order for more than 10 minutes. A water also got spilled, and it took quite a while to come back with napkins. Nothing crazy, just some little things that were disappointing. Parking was surprisingly easy. Overall, good food and an okay experience. Wouldn't be my first choice for a return breakfast. read more

The food was delicious, we had a few hiccups with our server getting drinks confused then never bringing my friend her drink. The parking SUCKS. and tables were a bit dirty. the biscuits were a little cold, the potatoes had a lot of onion. And the omelettes were okay. Maybe we'll give It another try some time.. read more

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The food here is always good. Been coming here for years and has never disappointed. Service is always good, great customer service.

Visited this cool little place on Sunday 3/30/25. Up in the Ventura area visiting family and decided to have a late breakfast here. Service was outstanding! We never had to ask for anything (just the way I like it)! Foods a little pricey BUT they aren't stingy with their portions AND everything we ordered was DELICIOUS! The servings are generous so you can certainly share!! My husband had the build your own omelette and said it was delicious. My sister enjoyed her Chile verde omelette, and my mom ordered Jeff's Favorite. Most of the meals come with toast or biscuits! I highly recommend the biscuits. They are ginormous! So light fluffy and downright delicious! Side note I had one last biscuit and just warmed it this morning (2 days later) and it was still fresh! The homemade jelly it came with so yummy! I was going to order deluxe biscuits and gravy until our server suggested the hangover cure! It comes with bacon and sausage crumbles, crispy hash browns and eggs on top! These WERE THE BEST biscuits and gravy I have ever had!!!! I'm thinking of an excuse just to go back ASAP for more biscuits and gravy! I would give Allison's more than 5 stars if I could!!! read more

Allison's Country Cafe - The hangover Cure - biscuits and gravy topped with bacon and sausage crumbles, crispy has browns with eggs on top. - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

Cute breakfast spot with an outside patio Coffee and breakfast were good! They serve large portions, homemade biscuits and jam! read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Chicken fried Chops or Steak & Eggs with a side of cottage cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

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I haven't posted a review here before, but I've been coming here since high school, years and years ago lol. I hadn't been in a while, but when I came back a few months ago, the food was still just as amazing as always. This used to be my family's favorite spot back in the day, and the variety and quality of the food never disappoint. The ambiance is cute and cozy, and it's always busy for a reason. If you're not a fan of waiting or need lots of space, this may not be the place, but trust me, it's totally worth the wait. The service is always so sweet, the prices are reasonable, and I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Not terrible. Soo overpriced though. We got a brunch dish each (no drinks!) and the total with tip was $54. Def not worth it. I don't understand why substituting potatoes/fries with fruit costs $4.50. Why can't I just replace the potato and biscuit sides with fruit without an upcharge? The food is the not gourmet enough to justify the cost. read more

I had an amazing chile verde breakfast. Their biscuits and homemade jam are the best. Too much for just one meal. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - 1/2 an order of biscuits and jam - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

I rarely leave reviews, but this place earned it. I just had the single worst breakfast burrito of my life here, and that's saying something. First, the service was atrocious. I placed a takeout order and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I ended up waiting 45 minutes for a simple burrito and eggs. When I finally got the food, not only was the order wrong, but the staff refused to make it right. Zero accountability, zero customer care. Then came the food. Honestly, I wish I never opened the container. The burrito was an absolute disaster--soggy, flavorless, and bland beyond belief. The ingredients seemed thrown together with no seasoning, no balance, no effort. After just a few bites, I had to toss it in the trash. At $35, it felt like I literally paid to be disappointed. To make it worse, the whole experience was dismissive from start to finish. If a restaurant can't even manage basic customer service or execute a simple breakfast item, what's the point? There are so many better options nearby--please do yourself a favor and skip this place. I walked away frustrated, hungry, and feeling ripped off. One of the most disappointing dining experiences I've ever had. Update : Not only was it soggy, bland, and poorly made--I now feel sick after forcing down a few bites. That's how low-quality this food is. It's one thing to serve tasteless, overpriced food, but when it makes a customer feel ill, that's completely unacceptable. At this point, I wouldn't trust this place with even the simplest meal. Please, save your money, your time, and possibly your stomach. read more

Delicious & perfectly prepared breakfast , very friendly , attentive service & love the atmosphere / interior design ... cute & comfortable .. I'll be back read more

Cozy Spot for Breakfast with Great Service I stopped by Allison's Country Café for breakfast and ordered the Mexican omelet -- it was flavorful and cooked well. The homemade biscuit with their house-made jam was definitely the highlight -- fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious! The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the potatoes that came with the omelet. I was expecting more of a classic country-style potato, but they were more like lightly boiled hash browns -- not crispy or seasoned, and quite bland. I didn't end up eating them. On a previous visit, I had their Al's Avocado Omelet and it was delicious -- fresh and satisfying. That time, I chose fresh fruit as my side and it was a much better pairing. Overall, the service here is excellent -- very friendly and attentive -- and I really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming interior. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Mexican omelette - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

Visiting from out of town and found this little restaurant for brunch. Cutely decorated and quiet little gem. OMG! My mouth dropped when I saw the fresh, baked in house, giant cinnamon rolls! And the small salad bar- oh how I wish salad bars would return. We are returning for sure! Staff were friendly and engaging, food was A M A Z I N G! I had the turkey on fresh croissant with salad bar and hubby had the Chilaquiles. Bread was fresh and sandwich was very good. Hubby said the Chilaquiles sauce was made perfectly and reminds him Of his moms. Large portions so come Hungry. and oh yes, cinnamon roll to go! Melt in your mouth oh so good. Thanks - we Will be back!! read more

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I have been going to Allison's since I was a child. I have always loved this place! It's packed in the morning especially on weekends but it's so worth the wait!! The food is so tasty and has very great quality! The biscuits are massive and so buttery and flavorful! The Jam though is definitely the star! It's so delicious I could drink it..... sometimes I do read more

Delicious food, high quality ingredients and super friendly staff!....A 5 star establishment

My second visit. Customer service - not welcoming like some other people say I understand they want to rush customers during breakfast hours. They were so obvious. Server came to check our table in 5 minutes after food was served. And then left check not even asking if we needed anything else. Not only our server, other staff looked unfriendly... just bad vibes. Food - what I ordered was horrible. I don't recommend breakfast burrito. I found other people were writing about, too. It has mixed of smashed beans, potato and sour cream in and tasted just bland and flavorless. This restaurant may have other better dishes to be popular? I will Not go back :( read more

Wow wow wow. If you're traveling through Ventura or staying here, Allison's is a must-try! Super high quality in every single item; even the coffee is a small-batch from Beacon. Adorable vibes, friendly staff, good soundtrack in the background. Highly recommend the ultra-fluffy biscuits, with gravy and/or this addicting raspberry jam! read more

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My brother in law recommended this place for brunch and we decided to give it a try. It was great! They have indoor and outdoor seating. We saw outside and the weather was great. My husband and I got the chilequilles with steak, and toast which was okay. My brother in law had the verde chile dish and he enjoyed it. The salad was just okay, I expected better. Coffee was okay, overall the food was good. I would return again. read more

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Sometimes a bit of a wait but I will always wait for their biscuits and gravy and the jam are the best!!!! Honestly I like everything on that menu but the biscuits are always the main reason;) love it read more

I started by asking if they had mocha coffee, not on the menu so the weight staff just gave me a cup of coffee with an added chocolate syrup. Very tasty. I had the Hawaiian cheese ham pineapple sandwich with side salad. Excellent. At least five slices of ham on toasted sourdough. Yummy . The salad was huge making the meal altogether more than I could eat. I'll be back. read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Hawaiian ham cheese pineapple sandwich w salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

Be very conscious of nuts if you eat here. Cinnamon roll should list out if it has nuts or not. Also the tuna salad they serve has walnuts. Serviced is great, food is great. Just be aware and be diligent about nuts if you have allergies! read more

Food was so delicious, great music just made it such a good ambiance & got me pumped to go to work! All the employees seem super happy & cheerful it is so refreshing to see that because that is rare, you can tell they all get along with each other. Great food, employees & service! 10++++ ^_^ read more

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Allison's is a "small but personable place", It was the perfect place to have our Mother's Day breakfast at. Greetings upon our arrival. Love that! Wait time was 10-15 minutes. Love that! The staff were very friendly and attentive service provided especially our server. LOVE THAT! Lastly the food was plated with care. The food was very very delicious. I had one of their weekend special an omelette (bacon spinach tomato avocado cheese), country style potatoes and a lemon blueberry pancake. Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast, lunch or dinner read more

Allison's Country Cafe - Deliciousness - Sandwiches Near Me - Ventura, California

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DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for our tuna melt w/ sweet potato fries sooooo good and perfect for Good Friday had a creamy texture

Was planning to come here for a month from the valley since it's a Local's favorite decided this past weekend to go after my walk on the pier thought I may be waiting in line at 9:00 a.m. but it was sparsely populated so I was happy to start. I was greeted by a server named Maddie and I opted for the outside patio in the back parking lot just for the sake of open air. I had scouted the menu several times and decided to eat the corned beef hash. Although I could tell it was a homemade recipe it wasn't for me it had too many green herbs in it and the meat was odd it was like a ground beef texture and not like a flat corned beef piece texture and I didn't enjoy the flavor but I'm not knocking it down because it seems fresh it was just not for me. It also came with three eggs and a delicious salsa that tasted homemade if you ask for it. The hash browns were delicious and perfectly cooked which is a rarity these days anywhere breakfast is served. But my ultimate disappointment was the city-famous biscuits that everyone raved about. As soon as it came to my table I knew it wasn't fresh because it didn't have that sunkissed, buttery buns kind of look but it was crusty lumpy and dull a clear reheat or it's been left out way too long. I had a full day planned in Ventura so I didn't want to go back and forth sending shit back and forth so this was a big disappointment. Tons of items to try but it really didn't give me anything to come back for. Not a disaster but far from wanting to come back. Service was great by Maddie. So about 2 to 3 stars for the overall food and one star for the service but I can't warrant four stars here. And it was like rubbing salt on my wound when I was walking out and saw other biscuits being served that had that glistening fresh baked look. read more

I parked in their back parking lot which isn't the best with it being a one way in and the only way out is to back it out. The back entrance is conveniently connected to it but if you're not good at parking in a tight space and you're reverse drive skills aren't on point then I'd recommend to not try it and just find parking on the street in front . But figure it out because the food is worth it. I ordered: Beacon cold brew and added 2 hazelnut creamers to it . Mixed it. Sipped on it. Superb! *If you're not into sweet coffee then don't add the creamer obvi. Big John's chicken fried steak was maaaaassssiiiiive! Definitely a shareable for me. I tried finishing it but there was no way I could. Got hashbrowns and medium over easy eggs with it (**muah! Chef's kiss!**). Of course had to get their biscuits and added gravy all over one of the them (iykyk)! Then had butter and jam on the other biscuit, well because duh, that's amazing too! I also believe that has to be the reason why they give you 2 biscuits with your meal lol. Once I walked in through the back, I wasn't sure where the host's stand was so I walked all the way to the front but I'm still questioning if it at the register right in the middle of the restaurant. It maybe doesn't matter idk. Service was great though even with how busy they were. Seems like they work as a team here, love seeing that. Cute little spot they have here plus the back patio adds more seating options. read more

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They couldn't accommodate me and party of 5 and my 8 month old granddaughter they put us on the patio in the cold no heaters everything was still wet from the the day before because it rained. I ordered eggs and within 1 minute they were cold the coffee was horrible. I won't be going back and I will never recommend Allison's to anyone. read more

The only okay thing about this place is food, service is horrible, if they don't enjoy working here they shouldn't have staff that doesn't welcome customers or if you want to ask for more coffee or napkins don't get bothered. We ordered and ate there and servers didn't ask us if we needed anything or more coffee. Besides that when we requested they seemed upset that they had to bring utensils. read more

Great food, service was good, nice atmosphere atmosphere. Many choices and high quality. read more