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    BG's Cafe

    4.2 (298 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    John H.

    On a day trip to Ventura Oxnard our first off is going to be for breakfast. We found BJ's Café easily. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a beautiful day in Oxnard, so we sat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the two eggs and hashbrowns with toast over easy. Service is friendly, the food was good, and with it being a nice day sitting outside was perfect. If you're looking for breakfast in Oxnard, give this place a try.

    Pigs in a blanket w/side 2 eggs
    Rebecca G.

    A hidden gem! In the heart of old town/downtown Oxnard, parking is a little challenging on the street but there might be more in back? This is an incredible breakfast spot! But their menu is huge! And not just breakfast! My husband stumbled upon BG's a few weeks ago and just loved it! So... with great pride he took me here for breakfast and it was so good! The service was great, we were offered drinks right away (sadly they were out of orange juice) and after our drinks were brought out we sat for quite a while before anyone came to take our order. My husband had to actually make a point to say "we're ready". Honestly throughout our meal our server was very friendly and attentive. My reason for 4 stars and not 5 wasn't because of that but rather what they charged us for our 12 oz iced teas at $4 each. Way overpriced! BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse only charges $2.79. I also think $6 for a side of 2 fried eggs is a bit over the top. Just saying... I absolutely plan to come back and definitely recommend giving them a try!

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    Dee Dee T.

    In Oxnard, CA driving up HWY 1 on a road trip. Stopped at BG's cafe for breakfadt and so glad we did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is warm and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is fast friendly and professional. The food is fresh hot and tasty. I got the chorizo hash and eggs. It came with beans and choice of toast, English muffin ,biscuit, or tortillas. They also have award winning salsas. The verde salsa was my favorite. The French toast is made with thick French toast bread (not the thin stuff) It says it's dipped in orange vanilla batter but I didn't taste orange or vanilla. It came with bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. We chose sausage links which were plump and juicy. Overall a very nice experience.

    Veggie Omelette
    Beckie B.

    My husband and I love this place and have been going there for breakfast for years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has the old diner kind of feelings and the staff has remained the same for year too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is consistently delicious. The owner, Jose, takes pride in helping the staff and also welcoming his customers, so we feel like family going there. Angie, our waitress, has our breakfast ordered memorized, and even now that we moved away and only go there when we are in town, still remembers. I always have the egg white veggie omelette, with sautéed spinach, onions, mushrooms and fresh jalapeños, perfectly seasoned. Inhaven't found a better omelette since we moved. We highly recommend going in and try it for yourselves.

    Classic eggs and bacon with a side of Avocado and Diner coffee!!
    Gabriel T.

    I can't believe that in all the time I've been coming to Oxnard for work, I've never stopped by BG's cafe. This is your quintessential local's diner. Classic breakfast and lunch offerings among other things. However they cater to the locals, lots of mexican breakfast options, and you can choose tortilla as side instead of your typical toast options. Today was a breakfast kind of day. Bacon, eggs and coffee. Not pictured was a side of salsa they brought me that really kicked the whole meal up a notch. For a Monday this place was packed, but I didn't wait long for a table. The service is great, everyone was very attentive and food came out hot and fast. ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is cozy. The walls decorated with old photos of the city and surrounding areas, random knick knacks sit on shelves as if you're in someone's grandma's house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing that made me exceptionally happy is that there is lots of booth seating. Even the tables in the middle of the room have booth seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Classic and no fuss. This place has definitely made it to my list for go to diners next time I'm in this area.

    Oatmeal Combo
    Carolina L.

    We didn't want a big breakfast due to an event we would be attending. I love oatmeal and so that's what I ordered. It was creamy and delicious! The locals seem to love this place and I can see why. Staff is friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant looks like a hole in the wall but it's not, very deceiving.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can accommodate a good amount of customers[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Crystal M.

    One of the must try if you're ever in downtown Oxnard. This restaurant has been around so long, you can see cool historical artifacts and photos here. Food is always flavorful, never need to add much to your plate. They have a variety in the menu and look for their specials as it's not on the menu. Service is friendly. There's plenty parking in the back if you have trouble finding a slot in the front.

    Pozole verde special
    Rene R.

    I've come to BGs and had delicious food before but this last time was lackluster. I hate giving bad reviews but this is just for the dish and not the restaurant itself. Waitress was nice and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cafe was bustling for a Sunday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Just this pozole was no bueno. The broth was very thick. My mom complained that her chile verde was not servers HOT, just warm. Hoping next time will be better!

    Despite the rainy weather, this spot was worth the drive. Started the visit with nice warm tasty coffee & hot chocolate. The server was friendly and attentive. Our plates took a little time and the coffee was refilled while we waited. The french toast touched with orange and vanilla was delightful. The ham steak & eggs was good. The biscuit & gravy was delicious with butter or gravy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall great small family style restaurant with traditional menu, warm atmosphere, and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out!

    Chorizo Omelette, country potatoes, biscuit, gravy and coffee.
    Ealeen B.

    This place doesn't disappoint me every chance I come here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has that typical Mom n Pop local cafe settings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I come here for omelets, biscuits and gravy. Their price has gotten higher but what hasn't. Today, I had Chorizo omelet with country fried potatoes, biscuit and a side of gravy. I also had a decaffeinated coffee. The whole meal including the tax is $25.00. Their portion is big so I can only eat almost half of the servings. Their food tasted like they are home cooked. The biscuit is bready which I like and the gravy is not overpowering. They make their own chorizo. Presentation is good. Until my next visit but this place is highly recommended.

    Country Eggs Benedict
    Angela C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute little gem in downtown Oxnard![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone was so friendly and I loved the homey feel of the restaurant. There was a good variety of kids' options, which is a plus as my toddler is especially picky, but he loved everything he ate. Shout out to their country Benedict - heavy but beyond delicious.

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    Great food, great service, great prices. There's nothing bad to say about. BG's. You'll never gone with this choice.

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    Discovered this place on the back of a fundraiser discount card and this gem had the Best eggs Benedict I've had in a while!!

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    Loru’s Cafe

    4.0
    (470 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    It's been quite a while since my last review of Loru's so it's time to up date. Came with my wife,…read moreadult daughter and her dog - so patio was a necessity. Our table was away from any cars so no car smell. They brought a bowl of water for the dog as soon as we were seated. Nice! Three of us shared the chicken fajita omelet ($20) and avocado toast ($14). The omelet was absolutely delicious! The omelet came with a side of macadamia pancakes. Two pancakes, stuffed with macadamia nuts and topped with bananas, whipped cream, and more macadamia nuts - one of the best pancakes I've had in a very long time and it was just a side dish for the terrific omelette. We got the avocado toast with a smoked salmon. (additional $7). Also excellent and that came with curly fries on the side, which were also extremely well done. Excellent service (thank you, Harriet), terrific food at a fair price, and delightful ambience on the patio. Terrific place for Sunday brunch.

    Stopped in after a long day of shopping at the outlets. There were only 4 tables occupied yet it…read morestill took about 10 minutes for the rude waitress to come by. When the food came out she approached from behind and said "here" slapping the plates down, never asking if we needed anything or paying attention to my daughter trying to ask for a refill. One of the cooks who was attempting to eat his lunch noticed the interaction and came over to refill her drink. The food was just ok, but the avocado toast which my daughter gets at most restaurants was 13.99 for 1 slice of toast and mashed avocado. It is definitely not what you typically get at a cafe. Once we needed the bill the waitress came by and dropped it off then disappeared again. I had to find a different waitress to ring us up. Would not recommend. Worst service I have had in the area to date.

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    Loru's Churro Waffle
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    Ox & Ocean

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    3.6 mi
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    Last night my husband and I popped into Ox and Ocean for the first time and the hostess Leah was so…read moresweet and caring. She greeted us with a warm smile and strong conversation. My waitress Rachel was on top of everything and the food was perfectly seasoned and cooked well. 10/10 Will be coming again soon!

    We've been to plenty of fancy restaurants in OC and LA but this place probably beats out majority…read moreof them. The food here is absolutely AMAZING. We came here to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. We each ordered a cocktail. She got a blueberry margarita and I got a cucumber gin mixed drink. Both were refreshing and delicious. We ended up ordering another round. For appetizers we ordered the crispy maple Brussels and tuna & salmon tartare. The Brussels were fried to perfection and glazed a sweet maple syrup. It also came with thick cuts of bacon. Definitely recommend this. For the tartare, it was also delicious and fresh. It was mixed with avocado and turnip. We thought the turnip would be off putting but it actually meshed well with the flavors. Came with fried wonton chips. For the main course we shared the NY strip and Lobster Malfaldine. The steak was cooked to perfection with a very nice sear and flavored well. Probably one of the better steaks I've ever had. Definitely beats out any steakhouse steak. The Lobster Malfaldine was also absolutely delicious. Most of the time, lobster pasta is usually a bit bland and lacking in lobster. NOT HERE. They included big chunks of lobster and the sauce was so good. Lastly, we ended our dinner with the Strawberry Hand Pie. This is basically a warm strawberry strudel with vanilla bean ice cream. They used locally sourced strawberries and I'm still thinking about it as I'm writing this review. Adrienne was our server and she was very nice and attentive. Since it was my girlfriend's birthday, they comped our dessert. Super nice staff!

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    Lobster pasta and Jidori chicken
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    Hollywood Beach Cafe

    4.4
    (949 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    A great place to dine near the ocean, my friend and I stayed at my residence near Oxnard beach. Our…read morebeach house, this restaurant is right by the beach and we decided to eat here. I wasn't too hungry so Martin just ordered what he wanted. He ordered the cowboy burger combo with fries and a soda. The burger I had a small portion was okay, it was not bad, fries cooked well and tasty. The ambiance was nice, lots of people, service was friendly and relatively nice. The ambiance of the beach nearby is pleasant. A lot of the menu items are found through scanning a QR code in your phone to prevent users from looking at a paper menu. Overall a solid place to eat when hungry.

    While what I've had of the food over 2 visits has been okay - not great but mostly good. The…read moreservice has been awful. Especially the hostess. Waitresses try their best but seem stretched too thin to be very attentive. You are made to use Cakes online ordering and wait list program which is less than ideal because of their slow WiFi. While waiting for a table you are updated on your place in line. On our last visit we waited as next to be seated for 20 minutes as multiple large parties showed up late and were seated immediately. We were told they were friends of the owner and there's nothing they could do but the staff hates it- for what that's worth. Today my Avocado toast left much to be desired. Sourdough tastes like dry thin sliced white bread. Small amount of smashed Avocado; not enough to cover the bread topped with less than fresh pico da gallo, arugula a balsamic drizzle and 3 slices of tomato that were marinated in Italian dressing. All things I like but the combination was not good. BLTA used the same disappointing bread, flaccid under cooked bacon a tiny amount of pesto aioli and more avocado then there was on the avocado toast. Kids mini pancakes were good but chocolate chips are $1 up charge. I will say yesterday's eggs Benedict was good- hollandaise is excellent. Breakfast potatoes were a bit undercooked. Bloody Mary was a bit weak in my opinion. After all of that- I got a look at the receipt and there is a 2% BOH RevShare added to the bill. My best guess is this is fee to help pay the kitchen- To be honest we went here because it was a short walk from the Hilton. After the poor service, bad quality and hidden fees- we would be better off eating on the resort.

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    Dry bread on BLTA
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