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    4.7 (215 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Tania B.

    California Bun dropped off strawberry matcha samples for my Pilates class, and all I have to show is an empty cup--it was that good. I went inside right after and the buns are unreal, including one with mac & cheese. Kim was so welcoming and knowledgeable about each bun. The space is brand new, beautiful, and everything looks incredibly fresh. The matcha was perfectly balanced--not too tart, not too sweet. Can't wait to come back and try more. Highly recommend.

    FLAT RATE 1/2 Dozen - Choose any 6 Chorizo Con Huevo Down Home Philly Cheez Eatzza Pizza Tuscany   Naughty Nutty (Not pictured)
    Francisco M.

    There's a large plaza lot to get here. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It's really chill and has a casual atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food arrived a bit delayed but it was due to a mix up. But the food was still hot. The eatzza pizza was pretty good, basically a small calzone. The chorizo con huevo were alright. I wished there was more kick to the Chorizo taste, it was subtle in it's flavor. The philly cheez as also pretty good. The price is bit higher than I'd prefer. But it's worth a shot to try.

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    Alan C.

    The buns are really good. I have never had these before. I had the meatball bun which was tasty. I think it might take two buns for a dinner. I also had the tots which were really good. It was pretty empty at dinner time this evening . I think people probably come more for breakfast and lunch. Service was very good. The person working the counter was excellent and super nice. The order came out pretty quickly. Seating was comfortable. Mainly tables but a couple of booths against the wall.

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    Peter M.

    The trip to Moor Park from the SFV is not too bad, a pleasurable ride, on the smooth 118 (around 20 minutes if you keep within the speed limits), and judiciously choose the time to travel. I came here to try out California Bun, an eatery that has harnessed an interesting (long overdue) concept, to package portable food. Here they prepare snack sized bites (or a little more) of favorite food fancies, enveloped in a daily fresh baked round brioche bun. The store is high ceiling, spacious and large, with ample space to dine in or carry out. It is a mom and pop joint, that is slowly but surely, beginning to make a mark. On the main wall, elegantly displayed, are all the many enticing varieties, for the day. My visit was designed to take something to go. The conundrum here is, what to order, because there were so many inviting choices that were talking to you. I finally decided to select three of these evenly browned and differently topped buns. The El Sabroso (Egg, cheddar & jack cheese, bacon & Jalapeno salsa, garnished with Cheese, bacon & jalapeño). The Roadside Burger (Seasoned ground beef, grilled onions, white American cheese, & secret house burger sauce, garnished with Cheese & bacon). The Mac Daddy (Creamy mac and cheese with a cheddar, jack, and parmesan cheese blend, garnished with Panko bread crumbs). So whats the verdict? The Mac Daddy was my least favorite. In comparing the other two, the Roadside Burger seemed to have the higher of (inside filling/inside bread) ratio, as compared to the El Sabroso. However, the latter is the most attractive bun on the outside and overall, contains a good mix of flavors and slight kick. Any food with a visible Jalapeño is a magnet, for me. Still, this concoction needs more of the egg mixture, to achieve the right balance. In general, all 3 buns were soft, had a nice texture, bread taste and chew. Service here is warm, inviting, friendly and informative.

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    Jessica U.

    I took my Daughter to try this place because we were curious about it since we keep hearing good things about it. Upon entering the place was really clean and we were headed there for breakfast so we opted to order a jalapeño bite to try the spicy levels which it wasn't that spicy and I'm on the weaker end of spice handling. We also tried the steak peppers and egg bun and the mac & cheese bun with the cinnamon iced latte and the Taro lavender milk drink. I just have a jalapeño bite and the cinnamon iced latte and both were splendid. The jalapeño bite was just the right amount of kick and I soothe the spice with the ice latte which was just the right amount of sugar coffee blend. I will come back to try more options, but it was just kind of a quick stop for us this time. The buns were very fresh and soft and the drink was delicious. The service was great and there was plenty of parking and plenty of seating area.

    One of the gals is so talented on her drawings this was on the togo bags! haha
    Alice M.

    First time coming here I was welcome with such friendly gals! The buns were so good.. The drinks are amazing! They also recommend some yummy dessert options too! They had great customer service..I definitely will be coming back here again

    Assorted flavor box 6 for $35 - June 2026
    Ebony A. T.

    Ever since I left Japan, I missed the quick meals that buns can be. I heard that there was a new restaurant serving up assorted specialty buns! I wanted a quick bite for the beach so I headed to their new location. The service by the buntender there was warm as I stepped into the savory smelly sanctuary. She was knowledgeable on the best flavors to start with for different palates. I got an assorted bun box of 6 flavors to try. My mouth drooled after each one. My favorite would have to be THE TUSCANY because I love chicken and sundried tomatoes but they were all easily 8.5-9.5 out of 10 on flavor. Plus you can't beat the portability.

    Latte, buns and sausage croissant!
    Steve F.

    Great service at this joint! The buns were good, recommend the chicken and gravy! Big spacious place with lots of seating. The coffee was good and the staff was pke

    Kid's meals with special custom illustrations
    Emily B.

    Super friendly staff, very easy pickup order experience, nice comfortable dining area. We had a personal touch on our kids' meals that made us all happy.

    Service was super so I included a 15% tip.

    This is an amazingly original eatery. The menu is eclectic, the cuisine design ingenious, and the service exceptionally pleasant and helpful. It's decorated in modern butcher-block tables and rustic wooden chairs with orange accented cushions. Very appealing, filled with pleasant background music. I had a two-bun combo -- Philly beef and cheese for one, steak and eggs for the other, which includes one side and their refreshing hand-mixed drinks (the Arnold Palmer is perfect for a warm day). For a side I selected the fruit cup, which is generous and artistic (see photo). The buns are not Asian-style Bao buns, but rather hard-shell brioche with a thin crust and plentiful filling. This texture combination is wonderful. This combo was plenty for an adult meal, and I left fully satisfied. I'll be back for more!

    Paul B.

    I was in the area, and I had to try this place. First off, the place is huge - too big. It was practically empty, but I don't understand why they have so many tables. It almost seemed like it was a bar/restaurant. I got a box of 6, which I felt was the best deal - these aren't cheap. Overall, they were great and very filling. I also appreciated the wonderful customer service. The employee was patient and answered all my questions. I highly recommend!!

    Lauren K.

    This is a Moorpark gem. You can literally find anything you love from a breakfast bun to meatball parm to chicken Thai. You can be fed for about $10. A Ventura Co. rarity! The owners are likely to greet you and thank you for coming in. What? The privilege is yours! Why aren't you there right now? Go to their website and drive over to day!

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    Amazing service and unique, delicious food. I was really impressed! definitely give this spot a try!!

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    Buns are delicious every flavor has been exceptional! Highly recommend for a tasty snack for the whole family :)

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