Really wanted to like it, but the coffee was very watered down and the food was just ok. However, the staff was really friendly and kind! FOOD: Got an oat milk latte, chicken katsu sandwich, and chicken salt fries. We waited about 20 min for the food. Unfortunately, the oat milk latte tasted like mostly melted ice and oat milk with a hint of coffee :( The fries were good, though nothing exceptional. I had much higher expectations for the chicken katsu, but it was a bit too sweet and unseasoned. If you're familiar with katsu, sauce typically makes a big difference in flavor. This didn't really come with any nor did the chicken itself have a lot of flavor. PARKING: We parked on the streets. Didn't quite see a parking lot for the place, but there were spaces available on the street. I can see it getting packed on a busier day. Probably won't go back for the food or coffee :( but hopefully others will have a better experience. read more

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My first time here, I was disappointed overall with the experience and food. After reading some reviews, I had high hopes. The esthetic of the place is very charming, well decorated, great vibes. I was turned off by tiping at the register before I received service. , which wasn't the best. Our drinks sat on the drink window for sometime along with other orders beforethey were finally served. I had gotten up to ask if we were to grab our drinks ourselves. I didn't see any servers staying in the eating areas to service the customers. It seems like the would only pop out of the kitchen to bring out plates and dissappear again. I thought the food was okay, including the pastries, nothing special. We ordered the Fresh Aussie and the Berkkie Roll. If it had been outstanding, I would say it was worth the price, but it wasn't. We most definitely enjoyed the coffee. I belive they Beacon coffee which is local. Delicious coffee drinks. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place in Ventura! Their full Aussie breakfast is a must have and SO Delicious!! Their potato's are always cooked to perfection. The Japanese milk bread is so simple but so tasty. You have to add it to your order. Their bagel breakfast sandwich is huge and so good. It comes on an everything bagel. They also serve beacon coffee. They staff is great and helpful. The place feels so welcoming and it's so cute. read more

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We came here for late breakfast and it was AMAZING! Food was great, atmosphere was relaxed and staff was super friendly!

Okay okay... so I stumbled upon this location after a meat pie craving Yelp search. Not knowing what I was getting myself into I figured I would give it a try (Meat pie cravings are serious). Little did I know I was about to stumble upon a new expensive addiction . Everything I've had here is delicious; coffee, açaí, breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, etc. Their food is super fresh and tasty. read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. I had a latte and avocado toast. It was incredible

First time here and hands down 10/10 amazing food, beverages, service. Love the esthetic In restaurant. Boho beach vibes! I love It. Highly recommend:) read more

We a wonderful surprise and great service. Tasty coffee and meal. I had my first Aussie Pie in a long time that was really tasty. read more

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Was in town for a concert at the Ventura Music Hall, stayed at the Waypoint RV Park, and was told this place was a great spot for breakfast. Such a cool and clean place. We arrived just in time to get a seat at the bar. You order at the counter and the staff will bring your food to you. The service was attentive and quick for how busy they are. There is indoor and outdoor seating on a first come basis, but the seats open up pretty quickly, and it's worth the wait. Our breakfast was incredible! read more

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Solid service and solid breakfast if you are interested in the basics. Lots of options for most all customers. Highly recommended

I feel like the quality at this place is going down. Bad service, portions on the sides are getting smaller and smaller, and then this today. This sandwich was pretty much inedible, very overdressed and soggy and the food here is not cheap. Dissatisfied. read more

Frontside Cafe - Insane amount of dressing, so soggy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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Been there a few times. Great atmosphere and food. A restaurant where about anyone can find something great to eat regardless of food allergies and limitations. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Frontside Cafe today! Food was absolutely delicious. I tried the "Fresh Aussie" with smoked salmon, warmed spinach, roasted tomato slice, poached eggs, a delightful pistachio pesto and sourdough toast. My friends had the "Full Aussie" with smashed Yukon potatoes which I was told were wonderfully crispy and seasoned, and not dry but still moist on the inside. This also came with either bacon or a sausage. Will definitely try this next time. Wait time to order was less than 15 minutes and things seemed to flow much better than my previous visit. We were pointed out halfway in which table was reserved for us. After ordering, wait time for for food and beverage was propbably about the same. I greatly appreciate the the owner, Charne's communication over my previous poor experience, her explanation of that Sunday being the busiest since they had opened two years before, her willingness to accept a recommendation and the fact that she reimbursed me for the coffee that didn't arrive before we frustratingly left that cold day. Although I previously said "Never again", I am thankful I did come back. And will come back again and again, now that I have experienced a more normal Sunday morning and their wonderful menu. Give them a chance and I think you will understand why all the 5 star reviews. read more

Wow this new revitalize version of Front street cafe is hands down amazing! With an Australian twist everyone is bound to find something to satisfy their pallet. From your favorite espresso drink to amazing looking mimosas with local ojai pixie oranges and everything in between you can start the day off on the right foot! We had a couple espresso drinks made just right with a breakfast sandwich to die for and the toasted pumpkin bread with an amazing cream on the side! Everything was an explosion on the tongue! read more

Breakfast items are super delish, just wish they were a little smaller? Or had half sizes? Every time I've gone, I always eat half and then feel bad about wasting the rest. Also if you like a runny egg, make sure to specify you want your poached eggs that way. Mine came hard. Coffee was good, and surprisingly didn't get too crazy on a Sunday. We waited for maybe 10 min max for a table for 3. And then food and beverages came out pretty promptly after. read more

A little off the beaten path, but totally worth it. Hubby ordered the Kale Caesar Salad and I had the Fresh Aussie per Bailey's recommendation. The lox on the Fresh Aussie was delicious and their pesto is outrageous. Just put some of that in a bowl with a spoon and I'd be a happy camper. However, the Kale Caesar could have used a little more umami to balance the lemon in the dressing... Geez, I'm starting to sound like Tyler from The Menu so I better stop... To sum it up...good-sized portions of delicious food in a beautiful, clean and bright setting. We will definitely be back! read more

First time here today for breakfast and won't be the last this is for sure my new spot. Small but adorable spot with inside and outside seating, relaxed atmosphere. It's a walk up and order place the girl at Register was super friendly and personable. The food was fresh and delicious. Great first experience can't wait to go back. read more

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I came here on a slow Thursday morning and sat on the patio with my dog (sign said to do so if you have a dog). I sat for about 15 minutes and finally got up to see if I could get someoneones attention but there was no one inside except a couple of customers. I tried again a few minutes late and this time waited inside for a while. Nobody. I worked myself towards the kitchen and saw a couple of e,ployees talking and laughing in the kitchen so I flagged them down politely and mentioned I would be sitting outside. This is when I was told I had to order at the counter. Ahh, OK, I didn't know that...first time customer...but no problem, sounds reasonable. Person 1 took my order, I paid and tipped, took my number and went outside. During this entire process, there was never a "Hello" or a "Thank you".. But I'm still fine. Enjoying the beautiful day. Person 2 brought my bagel and mimosa and set it on the table...never made eye contact..never said "Hello". Probably one of the coldest experiences I've ever had at a arestaurant. Same person walked ny later after i was finished to deliver food to another customer. She looked over at me and never made eye contact, never said a word. Just kind of a smug look. Now this is getting weird. I knid of would like another Mimisa but realized i would probably have to go to the kitchen and wave them down, then place my order at the register, and wait to have someone who clearly doesn't enjoy what they are doing, bring it out to me. No, thank you. I can only assume that the two people working here are close freinds or family of the owner because they came across as very entitled and unwilling to offer even a miniscule amount of freindly service. First time and last time for me which is unfortunate because I thought this would be a great new spot for me. I would encourage anyone to go anywhere else but here. read more

i have visited Frontside a handful of times and they do not disappoint! This time around I ordered the chicken katsu sandwich and chicken salt fries and wow, it was soooooo good. The staff is super kind, the environment is clean, and the decor/vibe is very cool. Would always recommend this cafe. read more

Frontside Cafe - chicken katsu sandwich and chicken salt fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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Oof. What a fall from grace. I'm friendly. I tip well. I know this isn't happening from my end. Today's experience made Mr and I decide we won't be back. We had called in and ordered it to go, but when we arrived it wasn't ready so we thought we'll just dine in. I paid and tipped and we waited. And waited. When our food was ready, we received no utensils, no napkins. Both of our Coffees took even longer than the food (even though I called our order in over 20 minutes earlier!). And then my request for heavy oatmilk was skimpy at best. When I asked for more I received resistance. The owner, whom was nice to me on prior visits, was busy chatting it up w a group of girls in which the conversation revolved around being out too late the night before and too much tequila. This is what I paid and tipped generously for?! We felt so unwelcome and out of place on this visit. The avocado toast is good but NOT worth all the shortcomings. Hard pass from here on out. read more

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Arrived before morning breakfast rush on a Sunday and gave a 25% tip at the register before waiting over 30mins for a "Full Aussie" breakfast and an order of avocado toast. Multiple people who came in after my wife and I arrived had orders filled before we finally got our food and the kitchen had a full staff on hand. By the time the food arrived the morning rush had hit and in the over 30 mins it took to cook some bacon and eggs and toast bread we had one check in by waitstaff when they brought our drinks about 10 mins after ordering and still before the rush (at least two people waiting tables I saw for a place with a max capacity of around fifty seats). Long time customer over last couple years and have seen service and quality decline steadily over time. The tipping before service setup probably doesn't help give constructive feedback and certainly does nothing to encourage adequate service. The combination of a front end pay for service and a full restaurant wait time for just adequate food isn't worth it for us anymore with the better options in the immediate vicinity. Its too bad really, as it was a decent experience at one point. read more

Match could be better, but the food is so scrumptious. They're cappuccinos and lattes are very good as well. Workers are friendly and the vibes are great. read more

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Love the menu and ambiance of this place. Very chill, calm and clean place-love the decor! Food always tastes fresh with quality ingredients. Today I ordered their avocado toast (will add the smoked salmon next time). Loved the bread, and veggie additions on top, seasoning was tasty too. Presentation was A+ Tasted the traditional breakfast too. Portions are not skimpy, very filling with quality ingredients. Loved my matcha latte with oat milk. Highly recommend! read more

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This place checks all the boxes. Excellent food, great staff and good prices. We stop here every chance we get. The Aussie breakfast is so good. read more

I get why people flock to Frontside on the weekends, it's trendy and has a cool vibe plus it's dog-friendly...but that's kind of it. Great packaging for over-priced food and mediocre almost grumpy service, like they are too cool to be warm. I have been three times with a group. Each time I am reminded why I dislike the place. If I am going to spend the money I would recommend Immigrant Son on Main, better food and selection, excellent staff and the owner is always on-site welcoming guests. read more

Didn't have time to enjoy the mimosas. Had a the House brewed coffee and a slice of carrot cake which was good. Nicely decorated inside. There is also patio seating available read more

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Great food in a cool setting!! Counter service is good! Pricing was fair! In a good location and easy to access

Love this place! Everything I've tried is amazing but my current favorites are the avocado toast, granola and yogurt, and their amazing bacon. You can't go wrong with whatever you try. For coffee, their flat whites are amazing (quality espresso ). If you're feeling especially decadent get a millionaire bar! The service is TOP NOTCH. The owner and staff treat you like an old friend. read more

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Note: 4.5 stars, but still good nonetheless. A nice little cafe tucked around the corner where parking can be a bit hard, but pretty worth it for the effort I thought. It's a pretty open-concept where you walk up to order your food and a number is provided for you. To which your food/drink will arrive when it's ready. At the front of the ordering line, there are usually a few baked goods that you can choose from as well. The menu is largely the same, but the down under daily changes do change. In total, we had the toasted Japanese milk bread (goat's milk butter with cinnamon and sugar), Fresh Aussie (smoked salmon, poached eggs, avocado, spinach, pesto, tomato, and sourdough toast), tropical pancakes (ricotta pancakes, mango, passionfruit curd, coconut whipped cream, and lime maple syrup. We also had a Queen's Crown (forgetting the other name) and a chai tea latte and hot chocolate. In short summary, we were pleasantly surprised with the presentation of the food. The food looks amazingly appealing and the construct appeals to the eyes. Definitely a plus to have your food look so good! The quality of the food didn't fall far as well as I thought the quality of each ingredient in the fresh Aussie were able to stand out by themselves or even together if you mixed your bites. The smoked salmon was amazingly smooth to bite into and was a nice accompaniment with the pistachio pesto provided, which didn't taste like store bought, but home made. The poaches eggs were nice and runny. The spinach wasn't overcooked and tender to the bite. The sourdough toasts were the right thickness with a good amount of crunch. Again, individually, each ingredient stood out and were impressive individually and together. The tropical pancakes were just as amazing as well. Usually my wife loves to douse syrup on her pancakes, but the cream on top made her forgo that. She thought it was enough without the syrup as is and the pancakes were pleasantly moist. The mangoes were sweet and a good amount was provided as well. The goat butter in the Jap Milk bread was quite interesting. A bit strong for my wife, but I found it quite pleasant to have. The strawberry jam accompanying it was a bit too sweet for me, but that might be due to the taste contrast of the butter and the fresh aussie. The Queen's crown was more to my tasting in sweetness. It's shaped like a muffin, but the it's flaky like a croissant, but also had the crunch of a palmier cookie on the edges. Quite delectable little morsel in my opinion and probably would have it again. Although everything was great, the only drawback was our drinks. While the flavor was okay, the temperatures wasn't where we wanted them to be - hot. They were more warm and lukewarm. Not sure if the temps were intended or the barista had an off day. But, that didn't deter from the whole meal. All in all, definitely worth a try for your own opinions to formulate. We definitely enjoyed the breakfast there and hope to go back again to try new things. read more

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Best brunch spot in all of Ventura! Their homemade sausages are to die for, and their potatoes are spectacular. Wonderful owners and staff. A true must go! read more

Such a great local spot! My wife and I just visited Frontside Café today for the very first time. We had the pleasure of meeting Joel, the owner, and he is a great guy. The location is easy to get to, and close to the beach. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered the açai bowl and was actually the perfect size of a meal. They say it was very creamy. I don't know I was super tasty. I really enjoyed the fresh fruit that was there. My wife got the bacon and a couple pastries. She ordered the queens aman and Joel actually threw in the lumberjack muffin for her to try. She really liked the queens aman! She said it was better than anyone should ever had. Overall I would really recommend checking this place out. And the coffee was good to read more

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I wanted to love this place but the food wasn't great. Had the avocado toast and the crust was too hard. Also didn't find the salad blend on the toast that tasty. Prices are too high for the quality of food. read more

YUMMY! Came for Aussie Pie and it was delicious Flakey pastry goodness. It has meat and mushrooms and really tasty gravy. It does have mushrooms in it- so if you are not a fan- maybe not the pie for you. Comes with a flavorful side salad that had radicchio and sprouts- perfectly light dressing that compliments the pie. Great value. Owners are lovely! Inside is really bright and inviting. Support local! read more

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Great coffee and breakfast on the patio. Dog allowed there and even in January was pleasant outside.

Having lived in Melbourne for a couple years I'm always on a mission to find a good Aussie cafe with good food and coffee. This is the place to go! Excellent smooth coffee and delicious fresh food. The Banana bread tastes just like it's straight from a street cafe in Melbourne. Will be back for sure. read more

Frontside Cafe - Iced Mocha, Banana bread and Bahn Mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

It's the prettiest avocado toast I've ever seen. Staff was friendly and attentive even though it was rush hour. Close enough to the beach that you got a fresh coastal breeze through the open doors. Would come back here for brunch or girlfriend date. read more

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We stop by whenever we're nearby. Food is amazing. Brekkie sandwich was different in a good way. Balsamic vinaigrette a nice touch. The avocado toast and bacon is one of the best I've had. Great coffee as well. Ambiance amazing. Usually like to go around 7:30 am for less of a wait. read more

Wow wow wow this place is GOOD. I got the breakfast plate and my husband got the meat pie. Everything was sooooo flavorful. Usually a standard breakfast plate is kind of boring but not here. I couldn't believe how delicious the potatoes were, the eggs were perfectly seasoned and not boring at all, excellent bacon, and they do some kind of magic to the bread. There was also a blistered tomato that tasted incredible. I was saying mmm after every single bite. The coffee drinks were also excellent. It's a bit pricy but worth every penny. read more

Really nice spot for breakfast, had the granola bowl with coconut yogurt, so good! Definitely will be coming back when in Ventura! read more

Frontside Cafe - Granola Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ventura, California

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We had the Aussie breakfast and the Brekkie sandwich and both were fantastic. Staff was wonderful and cafe was clean and busy!