Hip Vegan is one of our family's FAVORITE restaurants! My partner's family is from Ojai, and…read morewithout fail - every single time we visit, we make it a point to come here. It's a beautiful, relaxed, positive, and unpretentious space where the team is welcoming and the food is delicious. We have tried so many things from the menu and have never found anything we don't love. Their drink (both NA and alcoholic) selection is also really well curated. We love the kombucha they stock here. My fiance's all-time favorite meal is the veggie sandwich with cheese on the side. We always share the gunpowder fries! Ben and his team catered a private engagement party for us this past weekend at our home, and everyone was raving about the food! They were a delight to work with, extremely professional and kind, and we could not recommend this place more.

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 place has really delicious and flavorful food! The vibes are so cute and quaint as well, and…read morethe restaurant is much larger than it appears. The chicken scallion waffles are so good and packed with flavor, and it's actually spicy. And the chocolate chip cookie is perfectly gooey. My only qualm is that the food took nearly an hour to get out, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the spot for you.

We drove here to Ojai on Labor Day for a day trip! We brought our guinea pig here for dinner. Our…read moreguinea pig sits inside a large cat carrier. One of the hosts spotted our carrier and asked us what is inside. He then quipped how he hasn't seen a guinea pig at the restaurant before and directed us to a table outside. Mind you, it was hot and I could feel mosquitoes biting my exposed legs. It became unbearable in a matter of minutes. Moreover, my guinea pig requires a temperature controlled environment and can't survive in that heat. We put in an order and asked the server whether we can be seated inside. Once a table was made available, we were told we can move inside. I liked the table we were given in the back. They had three bathrooms inside. My boyfriend was disturbed by the bleeding fish display. He thought it was gruesome. As a vegetarian, honestly, I thought the same. I ate every bite of my curry. The female servers we talked to were nice. But the guy who came to pick up our clean plates wasn't very considerate. He took my rice bowl and it wasn't even empty. Then he dropped something he had taken from our table loudly on the floor right next to us and didn't even apologize or say a thing after. I liked the potatoes and curry I ate. But I'm still suffering from the mosquito bites because I have very sensitive and irritable skin. Plus I thought the service could definitely have been more friendly and courteous.

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

Casual counter service restaurant with al fresco seating. I started with pint of Lucky Day IPA…read morewhile we waited for the meal. The Fried Chicken Sammy with the bacon jam was amazing! I would totally order it again - we'll seasoned, crunchy, and slightly sweet. The Pesto Chicken Pizza was a nice medium size - six slices of yummy cheese, herbaceous & nutty pesto, grilled chicken, and sweet sundried tomatoes. A yummy pizza - I personally would have liked blistered cherry tomatoes in it for a brighter pop of freshness. Quick, easy and delicious.

I stopped in at this casual eatery for a late lunch. You order at a window and sit in the large…read morecovered patio area or at one of the few booths inside; your food is brought to you. I ordered the BLT Toast (toasted sourdough, basil, goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, bacon crumbles, chives, and hot honey). I wasn't sure what to expect until I was presented with an open-faced "sandwich". It looked tricky to actually pick up so I went with fork & knife. The flavors were great and I really liked it. Although I honestly thought it was overpriced. I also had a bottle of root beer which was refreshing on this hot day. They have their own lot so there is plenty of parking. It's a great laid-back place for a casual bite.

Best matcha latte in my life. They told me where to find it to buy some to have at home. Walked…read moreacross the street (ish) to the tea place to buy this matcha. Banana pancakes! I love it here.

Service here is outstanding! Our second time here while visiting Ojai. Good coffee and food. We…read morerecently had breakfast here. My little one didn't like the GF Banana pancakes. We asked for regular ones but they didn't have any. Instead they offered sourdough bread and jam which was a hit. Ambiance is great, friendly and welcomed kids. Recommend to stop by!

Ojai Rotie slaps. As in this place is so stinking good…read more I've been here twice now and just the flavors they get on the skin of the chicken, or in their side dishes is insane. I especially loved their manoushe (pita-like bread) which was so tasty. The chicken is moist and flavorful (even the breast!) and I probably didn't need to get the 3 dips to share with my husband, but every single one was great. My favorite was the eggplant dip - that one I was eating by itself it was so chunky and delicious. My only gripe is that you have to be seated and then you leave to go order - I'm always worried that they're not going to remember that I'm sitting there and give my spot to someone else lol. And sometimes you have to wait to get in and be seated, and then you have to go stand in line to wait again to order. When it's not super busy, it's a dream spot to eat, but when it's busy, it can be a little bit of a pain. Still worth it in my opinion, though!

It's such a lovely setting. But so overpriced. 3 sides were $26. We came here for the sourdough…read more There was none. It was only around 5:45 pm. If you reopen at 4:30 for dinner and your sign out front advertised sourdough, why do you not have any? Or at least tell us before we get in and all get seated. The chicken wasn't very moist, the carrots are cold and not cooked, the cauliflower was cold and uncooked with just some spices thrown on it. My grandson begged to not go back here again. The only thing I enjoyed were the potatoes. It was $90 with 2 entrees, 3 non-alcoholic drinks, and tip. Way too much.

Hands down the absolute best dining experience in Ojai! I kept seeing this place all over TikTok…read morewhile planning our girls' trip, and it somehow managed to completely exceed the massive hype. Since it was my 1st time visiting the area, I took a gamble recommending it to my friends, & everyone is still thanking me for finding this absolute masterpiece of a restaurant. We stopped by for lunch right after a wine tasting just a block away. Even though they don't take lunch reservations and we had a massive group of eight, the staff handled it flawlessly and accommodated us with the most welcoming, high-energy service imaginable. The seamless counter-service model is brilliant--you order, sit back, and enjoy the incredible vibes while they bring perfection right to your table. Every single detail here is curated to perfection. We started with a bottle of rosé, which arrived in a stunningly creative, vintage empty can of peeled tomatoes. It is the ultimate aesthetic touch and a prime example of how thoughtful this place is with their presentation! APPETIZERS: The Casitas Pork Meatballs: An absolute triumph--incredibly flavorful and perfectly tender. The Chicory Caesar: Crisp, beautifully dressed, and a total crowd-pleaser for a big group. PIZZAS: Margheritaville: A classic, flawlessly executed red sauce pie that sets a whole new standard. The Madonna: An absolute genius flavor profile with earthy local mushrooms and a bright lemon finish. Porco Rosso: A total showstopper with bold spicy tomato sauce, confit garlic, and a brilliant, crunchy breadcrumb finish. The Pinyon Pie: Their iconic signature pie! The tangy kefir base with sausage and toasted pine nuts is an absolute, non-negotiable must-order. DESSERTS: The Pistachio Tiramisu: Pure decadence and perfectly balanced. Vanilla Bean Soft Serve: A culinary work of art topped with premium olive oil, sea salt, and cookie crumbs. The ultimate sweet-and-savory masterpiece. World-class food, a flawlessly executed concept, stellar hospitality, and an unmatched atmosphere. This team is firing on all cylinders. If you are anywhere near Ojai, you need to go out of your way to experience this place. Five stars aren't enough!

We had dinner at Pinyon recently and it was such an delightfully delicious experience! You walk up…read moreto find a place to sit but once you actually sit down and review the menu, you have to walk up to order it. I don't love that in terms of service, but alas, this is kind of a common restaurant experience in Ojai. We ordered the broccolini, the mushroom pizza and the half chicken and it was all so incredibly flavorful and well prepared! The crispy flavor of the chicken skin was out of this world especially paired with the sweetness from the nectarines. Also, I was completely unprepared for the broccolini to be cut up and served in a circular shape but it's mixed with this really creamy and slightly spicy chili sauce that is so flavorful - and it also has a nice balance of sweetness with the dates. The dough and the flavors of the mushroom pizza were also amazing! I just loved how chewy the dough was. It had fantastic texture and bite/chew to it! All around, I thought that it was the most amazing place I've been for pizza. The only thing I didn't love was that sitting outside meant that once our food arrived, there were a few bees swarming around trying to also eat our food (it was just that good). Otherwise, everything was amazing!

The food is off the charts and service is the best in the town. The owner is the nicest guy and…read morereally cool. 10/10 would recommend to anybody in town. The best service in ojai!

Really appreciate the dog friendly restaurant, it's a little gem in ojai …read more Their wagyu burger is great, if you want give your dog luxury treat, you can order patty so salt. Staff is friendly, it's clean and delicious

so delicious. I had to go back. first time for lunch I order salmon lunch. this time teriyaki…read morechicken. so much food I could not eat it all. delicious. hot. served by the owner. well worth stopping in to take a break. atmosphere is relaxing.

Had a great time at the new happy hour and great service from the staff and Richard! Come check out…read morethe great prices and fun happy hour bites.

Everything we tried was so fresh and yummy! Loved the vibe on the inside - really cool decor and…read moregood music. We went for lunch ordered Pho, Bun, Egg rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee. Everything was delicious! Especially want to shout out the pho broth - so good!!!

Took a friend to Ojai who had never been before and we found this little spot tucked away in a…read moresmall plaza. Very chill and the servers were so nice (my friend loved their playlist and they shared it with her on Spotify lol). We started off with drinks, my friend tried a nonalcoholic one, and ended up ordering one to go because she liked it so much! I am a sucker for a noodle salad and that is exactly what I got, it was so good, and huge! If you're in town and looking for a chill place and tasty bites, this is your place.