This cafe has a very modern, clean, and crisp aesthetic. Very cute. I walked in and immediately smiled reading all the sweet notes and affirmations written on the windows. Good vibrations indeed. I loved all the drink options. It was recommended I try the coffee here so I did. I usually don't drink much caffeine anymore so it was really cool to see all of the immune support drinks and caffeine free options. I love seeing a cafe with a wide range of drink options to accommodate everyone's needs. The coffee truly was outstanding...this is a true coffee spot! Nothing watered down over here! I got the dirty chai which was 10/10. I also had a croissant with dulce de leche and rose macaron. I usually don't like macarons but this one was so special I would come back for it. My friend loved the dulce de leche so much she ate every last drop of it, very decadent and delicious. The owner, Will, is such a sweet soul. He shared why he named the coffee shop Dolce Vita and he said he wants to bring purpose (and sweetness) to everyone's life. He is definitely doing that. Thank you, Will! Side note: I had no idea this cafe was IN the train station. I haven't been in the train station in almost 10 years. I have a lot of Oxnard pride so to see all murals paying homage to the culture of Oxnard brought me so much joy. read more

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In the train station, walked in and it was super cute. They have plenty of seating. They were really sweet and got the order out fairly quickly. Vanilla Latte was good, I will be going back to try different coffee combos. read more

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Nestled in the Amtrak center, this shop is a hidden gem. I tried the ice Chaga latte and it was great. What really surprised me was the rose macaroon, it was intense and subtle at the same time. The croissant was light with a crisp outer layer taste and softer inner layer. I'm not a Bread fan, I ordered just to review it but ended up eating it all. The croissant was especially delicious when paired with dolce de leche syrup. I was so hooked that ordered an extra drink, iced butterfly pea latte with oat milk. The ingredients here are wholesome (see pic ) and quality does take time so be mindful of that when ordering. The area may not look all that inviting but I had no issues finding parking and felt safe. read more

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I absolutely love this gem in the heart of Oxnard! The staff is lovely. they seem to recognize any and all faces that find them selves inside the train station. Not only do they serve delicious coffee their sandwiches are to die for, and when the bagels are available I would recommend them every time! Love it! read more

Amazing hidden gem inside the transit station. Knowledge servers and top rate pastries. Seating is reminiscent of middle school with two nice tables usually occupied by people on laptops. Reading library and nice music makes this a nice respite. Sandwich choices are limited but delicious and a good size. They carry oatly and liquid sugar free sweetener - no aspartame read more

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Omg Best latte ever! Just moved to Oxnard and I'm so happy I found this gem! The staff is soooo nice and friendly. The delicious coffee and the awesome vibe is making me want to be a regular! read more

This is in the Oxnard Transit Center, so there's lots of parking. The staff was very helpful and seemed friendly, the other customers were too when I went-- it's just a good vibe! The iced vanilla matcha latte with cream was solid for such a staple. The strawberry croissant was good, although I couldn't finish it bc it was a bit sweet for me. The ham sandwich was delicious and, for the price, the small size was good. It's a cute place to sit and talk, great for catching up with old friends! read more

I really do wish I would've got pictures of my drinks but they were amazing and we devoured them! I got the coconut latte with the mascarpone and the tiramisu with the mascarpone as well. I was a little lost as to finding this place but it's inside a train station. There is only 1 person working & they take their time making the drinks so I would not recommend this place for a quick coffee spot. Luckily I stopped before the line came but I waited about 15 minutes for my coffee. It was worth it! If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely stop by. The coconut one was my favorite! read more

Dolce Vita - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

Just a phenomenal ham and cheese croissant, coffee and great customer service. Cool location at the train station. read more

Dolce Vita - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

This coffee shop is beyond cute and gives off a certain cozy vibe. I wish it had its own location vs in the train station as I don't feel safe going in there alone which is the only reason I'm giving them a 4 star review. Their gelato ice cream is very creamy and great! I love ordering the cafe de olla latte it's very flavorful. I also like the vanilla latte. The owner is there working all the time and overall everyone is very friendly. read more

Friendly and clean atmosphere, delicious coffee & pastries will make sure to come back again read more

Dolce Vita - Latte with cafe de olla & croissant with ham and cheese - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

Not our first time but always reminded why we love this place! Our coffees and sandwiches were delicious! I'm definitely going to start going more often. I forget how close and convenient this place is. The staff is also amazing! read more

Dolce Vita - Turkey sandwich and lavender rose cortado. - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

Yummm! Delish! We had a turkey sammy on Brioche and Dirty Chai Iced Lattes with Oatmilk, and we were happily satisfied. The place is adorable, but I didn't realize it was going to be in the train station lol. Service was good! It's a one man show! read more

My wife and I like to spice up our relationship by taking separate cars to a nice restaurant, cafe, or coffee shop on date nights and then pretend that we don't know each other. Initially, we'd enjoy the entire night out at separate tables even though we were in the same establishment. I'd quietly read a good book, and my wife loves sudoku, knitting and gossip magazines. We've been married a very long time. This week, we put our local community theater experience to good use and arranged a 'character date' at Dolce Vita in the Oxnard Transit Center. It's a hidden gem of a cafe located in the center of downtown Oxnard. Dolce Vita sells coffee, espresso, gelato, and delicious ham and turkey sandwiches. The cafe is compact and efficiently designed but the sizable Dolce Vita dining area spills into the bus terminal, which makes for a very comfortable shared space that's great for people watching. My wife assumed the character of a glamorous dental hygienist named Mavis Carmichael. I learned at our pre-date briefing that Mavis lives downtown and was becoming increasingly unhappy with the state of her life after her recent divorce from a retired airline pilot, Antonio. My wife has a thing for Antonio Banderas, so the ex-husband's name was a bit of a distraction if I'm honest. Apparently, the only bright spots in Mavis' life are her childhood friend, Constance DeBeauvoir - a drug-addled socialite - and Mel, the handsome but aloof landlord of her apartment building. I approached the character of Mel with vigor and purpose, despite my wife's failure to give Mel any real semblance of a backstory. I found my creative muse at Dolce Vita. The quaint European-style cafe offers a small but inspired menu and the proprietors working behind the counter are extremely kind, friendly and helpful. Mavis showed up at Dolce Vita as I was finishing my second gelato. She entered wearing a broad smile, black dress and a bright yellow feather boa. I stopped her with a a hand gesture to finish up a phone call with Mel's beautiful ex-wife - Sienna. My wife was agitated by the introduction of a surprise ex-wife and broke character to question my artistic choices. Our date then devolved into an argument and I made an ill-advised comparison of her yellow feather boa to Big Bird, and we soon lost sight of the original purpose of our date night. When a station security guard was attracted by our restrained squabble and appeared near our table, we suddenly remembered why we were asked to leave our community theater group. We sat quietly with our shame for the rest of the date as I finished my turkey sandwich and my wife fumbled through her purse in search of her sudoku book. All in all, a pretty nice evening. We've been married a very long time. Thank you Dolce Vita! read more

As a frequent coffee consumer, I appreciate when coffee actually tastes like coffee. Very delicious. read more

Dolce Vita - Café olla with oat milk - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

Located inside OXNARD Amtrak's train station waiting area. Variety of coffee. Friendly service. delicious pastries. Coffee was great. read more

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Will is a real one good coffee and the cafe de olla late is the one to get. Good Hidden gem and feels nostalgic since i grew up riding the grey hound for years there at bus stop it's beautiful spot read more

I had a "cortado" today in a cup. Best espresso drink, ever . Fast and curtious service. Dolce Vita is my new "weekend go to". Thanks guys!! See you tomorrow. read more

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Haven't written a review on coffee in a while because I just haven't been impressed, but that has changed! I was referred by a client to try Dolce Vita out and it's amazing! The vibe is the cutest and the quality of coffee is delicious! I tried the lavender and a popular latte with cinnamon. The vibe was perfect on a Sunday so I ordered the ham and cheese croissant which didn't last long because I devoured it lol this cafe is a must if you're in the SoCal area, worth going out of the way for. The service was also 10 stars which is hard to come by in a busy area but I felt very welcome! read more

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Do not sleep on this coffee shop!! William makes THE BEST espresso in Ventura county! Dolce Vita is tucked away in the Oxnard train station but the ambiance still does not disappoint. I always get the matcha latte with oat milk or lavender latte and they are *chef's kiss*! You can also order delicious sandwiches, macarons and gelato! William, the owner, is also the sweetest and will always greet you with a smile. Do yourself a favor and check it out, I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

Dolce Vita - Matcha latte and lavender latte - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

If I could give 10 stars I would. I have yet to visit France, but this was the best latte I have ever had. I didn't know lattes could be so delicious. And now I'm ruined. I'm ruined I tell ya. I can't even bring myself to bother with Starbucks. I've been searching for something even remotely close to the magic I experienced in this bus station back home. And while I've found a couple places that make a good latte they still aren't as good as this one little piece of heaven. Will is amazing. He takes his time. He is unshakable. The power in the entire station went out. Most of us were surprised and on alert. Will just kept making drink and describing how his lavender latte is the best. If I am ever remotely in the area I will be sure to stop here. read more

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Lavender Latte and turkey Sandwich was really good. Bread and turkey fresh and soft. Service really good and nice. Gelato ice cream good also. read more

Dolce Vita - Lavender Latte - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

Wonderful surprise in the Oxnard Train station! Super clean/super nice owner/super delicious pastries- we tried all 3 options! Ate them too quickly to snap a photo of all three but their display is ::chefs kiss:: Their ceremonial green tea latte with oat milk was smooth and refreshing! Highly recommend! Closes at 4pm! read more

Dolce Vita - Delightfully light and fluffy sweet and savory pastries! - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

In 2023, Dolce Vita was included on the list of "100 Top Yelp Places To Eat In The United States" !!! I savored and sipped the best cup of coffee at Dolce Vita I have had in the United States. After living in Italy for a few years, I hoped I would enjoy a cup of coffee in the US like the coffee commonly found in Italian cafés. DOLCE VITA is Italy in a cup-- Stop in and meet William. Have some gelato or pastry for breakfast, bring your visitors from the big city-- Dolce Vita will be your favorite, one and only, go to coffee/sandwich/gelato/pastry/worldly treat spot. read more

Pros: -I order a white chocolate latte, it was amazing!! - Locally owned, and all beans are from fair trade brands! - Ambiance is nice and they have calm music in the background - Service was great! Cons: - A little tricky to find on maps. It is located INSIDE the Oxnard transit center. Overall, I would highly recommend this coffee shop! I will be back here to study in the next upcoming weekends. read more

Dolce Vita - White chocolate latte - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

An Amazing small coffee shop located inside the Oxnard Amtrak Station. A great place to sit and do some reading and/or work. If you want to be a hopeless romantic, this is a great place to create your own love story. The menu has many healthy options with amazing coffee flavor. The store owner is the most kindest person to talk to. Great customer service from Dulce Vita. Check them out! read more

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Everything here has been delicious and curious each time I have come through. They have a solid assortment of coffee and tea variations, sandwiches, sweet treats and random snacks. They are pretty active on social media if you feel the need to reach out to ask any specific questions or want to check for any limited time items. It is nestled in the actual train station, not the business across the parking lot. If you have no clue, there are generally staff in the area that can help guide you. Plenty of seating inside and restrooms in the building. read more

I've heard so much about this place, driven by it and now I've experienced it firsthand! It's a cute little place hidden in the train station of Oxnard.We didn't try the food, but we did have a couple of coffee drinks. My husband had an cappuccino (boring), I had Cafe Dolce Vita, mascarpone topping (sweet, but not overly sweet, very flavorful and light) over ice. They offer sandwiches on croissants, ice creams, sodas, pastries, t-shirts. There were two nice young men running the place who were both friendly. I was asked how I enjoyed our drinks and how did I hear about them. With this place being inside a train station it was very busy with travelers, locals and a couple of tourists. Next time I'm here, I'm definitely going to try a pastry. read more

Hands down the best coffee I have had in years. I had high expectations for this place and it met it. I ordered a lavender cortado and it was perfect, the flavor was not overpowering, the milk froth was like silk. I now get what the hype is about. If you are anywhere close it is worth with the stop. The owner and staff are knowledgeable and really understand coffee. We will be back. read more

Dolce Vita - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

When in Oxnard and craving coffee and something sweet, one must visit Dolce Vita! Lattes, croissants, and gelato, oh my! Our lattes were perfection. I added CBD to my lavender oat milk latte for a little extra relaxation. I also went for some sweet treats and bought a yummy smelling candle. The gelato is nice and creamy and the croissant hit the spot. Great customer service and hands down the best latte I have had in Ventura County. read more

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Hands down best coffee shop in the whole Ventura/Oxnard area ! You are always greeted with a smile ! I always get the white chocolate mocha and never disappointed! read more

I finally stopped by the cozy coffee shop located inside Oxnard Transit Center. Ron recommended I try the latte de olla with oat milk. The latte was perfect and so delicious. It was creamy with hints of cinnamon. Hands down my new favorite coffee drink. I brought back the dulce de leche latte (iced) for my work bestie. She approves! I see myself stopping in before work frequently but not on Thursdays (closed). Will and Ron it was a pleasure chatting with you! I'll be back soon. Amazing service! read more

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Came back for more because it's So Damn good. Tried the avocado sandwich on brioche bread. Dang, Aubrey you the bomb at making this delish sandwich. Light, none of the flavors over powering the other. Simply excellent fresh and light yet filling sandwich. Classy. The white coco latte with oats milk was perfection. Not too strong but just right and it was crafted by someone who clearly is a master who shows his passion in every cup. My husband loved his Turkey sandwich and his caramel latte. Down to earth people and so personable to boot. Love, love, love. read more

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Kinda far coming from east ventura but honestly this place is such a hidden gem. The croissant is buttery and fluffy and delicious. I had mine half with caramel and half with chocolate and it did not disappoint. The gelato was also surprisingly good. Not overly sweet. I had pistachio. I also enjoyed their iced coffee. If you're around the train station, make sure to stop by cause I know I will! read more

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Thank you Jarra and William for putting together this Elite Yelp event! I've been meaning try Dolce Vita and glad to have the opportunity to give a shot out to a local business. Today, I was given some Yelp Elite Swag, a cup of hot/ iced tea or coffee, a chocolate croissant, tasting of Gelato and a coffee glass mug ( which is adorable! Thanks Yelp) My iced matcha with Oat Milk was delightful and delish. My croissant was fresh and sweet. William had a variety of macaroons, I chose the lemon. But there must have been over 10 flavors to choose from. The Gelato was actually really good. On a hot day this will be a winner. Today, I sample chocolate of course. This is a cute coffee, Gelato, sandwich, store that sells snacks not only open to Amtrack patrons, but the public. read more

Dolce Vita - My swag from Dolce Vita - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

So this was my very first time there I've never even heard of this place my friend sends me to pick up coffee for him. I'm not even a coffee person to top it off. But I do like ice cream and they've got gelato so to me that's like the same thing the place was packed full of people and I thought OK it's probably good so I ordered myself a iced mocha Pretty convinced that you put crack in it because I wanna go back for more and more and more . I ended up getting a turkey sandwich. It was just damn good i shall return. Very good experience. read more

The drinks here wow-ed me, and although I don't live near here now, I will miss this spot! The quality of the espresso is memorable. Usually will be prepared by the owner, who takes great care with the drink making. I also enjoyed the Chagaccino -- I would recommend purchasing a packet to-go, you can add this to a variety of drinks. I love the options that Dolce has for shopping/retail in addition to an extensive menu. Hands down this was the best coffee I found in the time I was in the Ventura/Oxnard area! read more

Had the pleasure to stop in today and meet Will (owner) and Audri (manager) they both run a fantastic business! Located inside the Amtrak Station and Transportation Center. Great place to grab coffee or tea , along with treats before you hop on the train. Must have the ginger/plum tea, delicious! Get the pecan gelato for a cool treat! Grab sandwiches for lunch on the way to Santa Barbara! All items health-consciously prepared. Fuel your body up and happy travels!! read more

Dolce Vita - Menu Items - Gelato Near Me - Oxnard, California

So good! Got a Lavender oat milk latte. Taste great. Great service. Would definitely recommend!

I know what you might be thinking, why is this coffee shop taking me into a bus station? To my surprise it's home to one of the best coffee shops I've tried in Ventura County! Will and his staff made me feel welcomed and I got to try a little bit of all the fares they have to offer! The pistachio gelato melts in your mouth with the taste of actual pistachios in every bite, the blueberry lavender macaron had a strong lavender flavor and wasn't overly sweet, a fresh chocolate croissant, and a refreshing lavender latte with a smooth coffee perfectly paired with a lavender hit that brings it all together! This spot is worth coming to get your fix! read more

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