The service is outstanding, the food is fantastic, and the coffee blew my mind. Genuinely the best dosas and coffee I've ever had! They'll make you feel at home. read more

Love this so much. My usual is the iced rose matcha. Best chicken and waffles too. Thanks Kaapicat read more

Staff is friendly. Limited seating. We ordered and was told to pick up our drinks at the counter. Initially wanted the chicken and waffles but based on the pics on yelp, the waffle is very inconsistent (size, homemade vs eggo, etc). Due to that, we switched gears on what we ordered. Iced americano: phenomenal. Very smooth yet bold and refreshing Paneer dosa: a bit of a let down for me. I was not expecting it to be a plain dosa and chutney on the side. Masala dosa: this was better since it was filled with potato. Chicken sandwich: loved this, very juicy and balanced. Side of fries was excellent. The sandwich is small, just bigger than a slider. Finished in 4 bites. Fries with gunpowder: when we got this, it looks exactly like the regular fries. We figured they mustve forgot that we asked for gunpowder seasoning. We went back to ask for more seasoning, expecting them to just sprinkle it on. They were kind enough to remake it and bring it to us, which was very thoughtful. This time we could see the seasoning, but unfortunately they didn't taste any different. Don't get me wrong, the fries themselves were great- amazing crispy texture, but adding seasoning didn't do anything for them. Overall the hits were the Americano and Chicken Sandwich. Service here is fantastic, and the vibe is awesome as well. This is somewhere I'd stop for a small bite, but not the fill up. read more

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Just visiting from out of town and stumbled across this cute spot while looking to do some remote work in downtown Ventura. Coffees, teas and lattes with South Indian brunch and light bites. There are some gluten-free and vegan options too. Friendly servers in a relaxed and comfortable ambiance with music that I can actually enjoy (normally I bring my own headphones but didn't need to this time). Great spot all around. read more

Grabbed some dosas for lunch after the farmer's market. What a smart decision that was. So so good. Absolutely delicious.

When I'm strolling downtown and want small bites + a coffee buzz (and a place to charge my phone), Kaapicat is my go-to. Their samosas are exactly what you want for a light snack: three crispy samosas served with tamarind date chutney and mint chutney, perfectly balanced and satisfying without being heavy. They also offer mango lassi and specialty drinks, but I stick to what I love: the iced vanilla latte, which never misses. The flavors lean authentically South Indian while still feeling right at home in a contemporary café setting. The space is relaxed and welcoming. You'll see locals, beachgoers, tourists, remote workers, meetup groups, and solo readers all sharing the space comfortably. The staff is efficient and genuinely kind, which makes it an easy place to pop into or hang out for a bit. Hours * Mon-Thurs: 8am-4pm * Fri-Sun: 8am-6pm Bonus points for being nestled in walkable Downtown Ventura and offering online ordering for easy grab-and-go days. Low-key, cozy, and thoughtfully done. A solid downtown stop when you want something simple that still hits. read more

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Cute little café in downtown Ventura. I stopped by to grab a chair early Monday morning, and when I got there, it was empty when they just opened. The chai came out quickly in a disposable cup. The service was good; the girl taking my order to my table called out my name when the drink was ready. They have a cute area for kids to sit and read books, which I loved. read more

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We have had dosas all over the world -even in India and in private homes. My child said this was the best he's ever had and I have to agree. Everything tastes homemade and the service is excellent. Rose chai is amazing and they have vegan alternatives. Highly recommend. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

This is on my rotation of coffee shops to work at. They have a large seating area in the back that most people use for working or studying while the front is for people who want to meet with friends and eat. I appreciate that this place has actual food and coffee. I enjoy their mango lasi a lot! Not to mention the ambiance is always great, I usually don't wear headphones because I thoroughly enjoy the music they play. They also have a cute coffee mug group where locals keep their coffee mugs and use them whenever they come in for coffee. Really great addition to Main Street and hope they stay indefinitely! read more

I've been to Kaapicat Cafe in Ventura a few times now and it has been part of my coffee + remote work location rotations. I was first introduced to this place by a friend and have since come back on my own. Big tables to co-work. Strong coffee. Yummy Indian food. (I recommend the masala dosa and crispy mini puri!!!) And located in a place where you can walk around in between calls. What more could you ask for? Come support!!! read more

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Top notch and very authentic kaapi (filter coffee). Also really liked their paniyarams, gunpowder dosa and fries with gunpowder. Their masala dosa could be better. Would not recommend the masala puri. Quick service and friendly staff. Nice ambience..also a great place to work from. Free parking in lots nearby. read more

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Got off the 101 to get gas on Oak st. Went into the station to get coffee. Immediately turned around & decided to explore the area in search of the perfect cup. I didn't know I'd actually find THE perfect cup. Right off Oak & Main in sunny downtown, I walked in around 1030am to no wait. Service was quick and friendly. My vanilla latte was perfection and I'm still thinking about it two days later. Highly recommend this little spot. If I lived in town, I'd enjoy the patio space . read more

Kaapicat is a downtown Ventura gem. Absolutely everything is delicious. A local foodie said it best, eating at Kaapicat will alter your brain chemistry! I had not been in some time, and I made a visit during the holidays while doing some Christmas shopping and my experience as I stepped in was like returning home. No exaggeration, the smell was so warm and inviting; like coming home and you know something delicious is cooking in the kitchen. I have tried almost everything on the menu, so I feel you can't go wrong with any choice. The breakfast sandwich is delightful. The fried chicken sandwich with the mango chutney has a special place in my heart. The chilaquiles from today, we're divine! But that is not on the regular menu. The different dosas are delicious. They come with different chutneys and I can never get enough! The crispy Minii Puri with the tamarind chutney! Amazing! Sometimes the chef/owner does have special offerings that aren't on the regular menu so be on the lookout for that. And to speak of him, I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to compliment him on his expertise in creating so much depth in his flavor profiles in the recipes he creates. In those conversations you can get an understanding on how much he cares about what he serves and it shows in the quality of the dishes that are prepared. Truly an experience for your taste buds! It's also not just an intention to serve good food, but also the space is beautifully decorated and always has such a positive vibe when you are there. The chais are phenomenal. There is a traditional chai and also a cardamom chai. Both are amazing! My other favorites are the Marine Layer (tea) and the Rose Latte (personal love of mine is a Rose Latte). Overall an experience at Kaapicat is not to be missed. On a sunny day the outdoor patio is lovely, or my favorite is to sit inside next to the window. Everyone is so kind and intentional in their service. Tip: The closest parking is the lot on N. Oak St, it's free and a short walk to the Cafe. Otherwise any of the other lots in Downtown Ventura are fine, the walk is enjoyable through Main St. read more

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Trendy cafe on Main street with amazing South Indian food along with traditional breakfast/ brunch dishes. Food was amazing and flavors were on point. Very quick service and staff is very friendly. Chill vibes for a relaxed meal with clean interiors. Really hope they are able to expand to LA county! read more

Oh my god! My new favorite cafe! Such a cute and cozy place. The people were so nice and the food and drinks were made fast! The mango lassi is so refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. The mini puri is spicy and flavorful. The samosas are flavorful and tasty! Highly recommend read more

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Chicken & waffle Hmmm, $18.00 for this? Absurd, literally is a snack for one, if that !the Price is NOT worth the quantity!The waffle tasted like it came straight out of the freezer dropped into the toaster. The chicken breast,tender crunchy seasoned was good . Maple syrup was mediocre .Coffee is ok for my taste, TRULY I've had better . CERTAINLY NO ORIGINALITY !!! Hence their name KAAPICAT !!! DON'T COME HERE HUNGRY YOU'LL STARVE & BROKE because of cost ! I gave 2 stars because of ambiance and my boyfriend's coffee was decent , Vanilla latte with oat milk , better than Starbucks... well most coffee shops are better than Starbucks We spent $32.00 and some change Not worth it read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Vanilla latte with oat milk n matcha latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

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The mini puri balls are like an open face samosa where the sauce is already included. I've never seen those on a menu and I'm a fan! 5 balls for $11. Iced Matcha latte with vanilla was really good. Great airy setting to work from. A few others with their laptops/having group meetings. read more

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This place is awesome! Discovered accidentally when walking down Main Street. The Dosa and mini puri which I've never had in life blew my mind. Delicious!!!!! Nicholas (the owner) is fabulous. Stop reading this. Just go now and thank me later!!! read more

It's weird because I have passed by this coffee shop one too many times! Yet I come to Ventura often looking for Indian food and for some reason have yet to stop by. I got the masala dosa, which was so good and filling. I also ordered an iced mint tea recommended by the worker who took my order. The man who also was the chef complimented me on some art I was working on, which was nice to hear after being there for 4+ hours. the actual workout environment had plugs, quiet a bit of tables (in and outside) and most likely WiFi but I didn't ask. I'll be back and this time, I will be gaming my mom who also loved Indian food! They also were decently busy with quick food service for only have three staff. I do believe the people make a place welcoming! so props to the staff for being so lovely for my day out read more

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I was expecting more from Kaapicat Cafe, a new place (for me) in downtown Ventura. The decor is big, airy, kind of cold, since they specialize in modern Indian food I was expecting more character and color. Their coffee-s are decent, strong and have a nice flavor. Customer service is just OK. I went later in the day, so they had no more pastries left. It was nice to see a staff member setting up in front of the store to make fresh dosa-s, which was cool to see. I wasn't super taken with this place, but whenever I'll be in Ventura next time I'll stop by earlier and give it another try! read more

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We stopped here on the way home. Love that it was open later than many other shops. There was a huge free parking lot behind building. Interior was really cute, lots of plants. Severs/barista were really nice, they handled a customer conflict in front of me really well. My husband loved their iced chai, said it was delicious. I asked what the Kappi was and told it was a brewing method and chicory was mixed with regular coffee beans It was very good and I enjoyed it. read more

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I spent the better part of a year doing a (slow) search for the best matcha in Ventura. I found it here. I hope my fellow matcha lovers will check out Kaapicat first! Also the staff is always really friendly, which is a bonus. read more

Nicholas is the owner, he hand delivered my father's favorite breakfast dish and tea to the Ventura Medical Center. September 2nd, about fifteen days ago, we found out my dad had stage 4 colon cancer. So just the smallest gesture means so much to my family. The food is incredible. I'm sure everyone already knows that. They're the best food you can get on Main street; fresh homemade food can't be beat. But besides the amazing flavors and care into every dish, Nicholas cooked my dad his breakfast and drove it to him in the hospital. That is just so kind. My dad's favorite breakfast is the masala omelet. He also likes the cardamom chai tea. How sweet! I just want everyone to know. Please go visit Kaapicat and help them stay on Main St. and pay the crazy rent and fees you have to cough up to have a business there. They're good people and the food, well, it's pretty freaking delicious. read more

Love Kaapicat! Fantastic coffee and such good food. The samosas are solid and the breakfast sandwich is one of my favorites in town. The service is always friendly and it's a great cafe to catch up with a friend or bring your computer to when you feel like getting some work done out of the house. Great ambiance, highly recommend all around! read more

Got waffle with chicken the other day and was delicious ! totally recommend this place !

Clean, open, and welcoming ambiance. Service at the counter was courteous, but no conversation took place. My partner and I have enjoyed their caffeinated drinks we've ordered the last two times. We came here for the first time for breakfast, and it did not disappoint! We ordered their Breakfast sandwich & poached-egg avocado toast with a rose latte and Kaapi coffee. The breakfast sandwich is perfectly portioned and filling. The poached egg avocado toast was very flavorful and I enjoyed being able to taste the lemon pepper. I want to return for this again! The rose latte was delicious. Can't wait to get it again as well. Definitely recommend checking out. read more

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honestly just really loved how delicious my iced caramel latte was. one of the best i have bought. it was absolutely perfect and came out so quick which was really convenient because i left my mother in the car for this. read more

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Amazing coffee!! And great place to go work - they have outlets and high top seating. Gotta try the latte with rose syrup, so so good! Excited to go back and try the food! Spoiler - they stop serving food at 3pm read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Kaapi, Iced Latte with Rose Syrup - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

As a downtown resident, I've been wanting to try this place for a while because I have heard so many great things. It's a very cute, clean, modern cafe with an airy feel. Counter person was very friendly and gave good recommendations. I sat outside to people watch which was a good play since there's a lot to see downtown (good and bad). I got an iced sea salt caramel latte, ricotta cake and the chicken sandwich. Latte was delicious and not overly sweet. The ricotta cake was INSANELY delicious! You could see the bits of vanilla bean specs within each bite; so flavorful, moist... my latte and the cake made the perfect couple. Exactly what I was wanting on my cheat day. I would even buy a whole cake for an event, it was *that* good. The chicken sandwich was excellent EXCEPT they absolutely should not pound the chicken flat for cooking. It's served on a fluffy brioche bun with a heaping amount of coleslaw (which was super flavorful and delicious). The chicken is so thin that it gets lost in what would otherwise be a killer sando. The chutney that they serve on the side is excellent and I disgustingly licked the cup clean in front of passerby's with zero shame. I would definitely come back to try some other menu items. As I was looking at other people's food it all looked very unique and delicious. I'm super excited about this awesome addition to downtown Ventura. Support small business! This place is quite a gem :) read more

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Lovely little cafe with unique menu. I had the chicken with waffles which was impressive. Very tasty moist chicken breast. Waffles were so light they could've flown off my plate. The mocha coffee was fabulous. And beautifully done. All in all, just perfect. Table service great too. I'll be back! read more

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Great coffee and service. Bathroom could definitely be cleaner. Service always excellent. read more

Finally made it over for a late lunch. What a great find! The whole restaurant is super open, light, and relaxing with plenty of seating options. They have a great coffee menu as well as many options for brunch or lunch. The Masala Dosa was delicious! It was like a savory-stuffed crepe with 3 different dipping sauces - adding egg is a must. We had bought it to share, but it was so good we probably could've each gotten our own. Their Kaapi coffee was also delicious with good spice. If you're a fan of more spices in your coffee, definitely give this a try. A great stop for a good meal. read more

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We got the kaapi which is a coffee drink with chicory root in it. I got the warm version but you can get it iced as well. It was very good. My sister in law got the mini buri and the breakfast sandwich and both smelled and tasted exceptional. read more

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Where else can you get an Indian Chaat-style restaurant with a full coffee shop? Well, apparently, in Ventura! This place was legit. My favorite is definitely their Pani Puri and their Dosas. I'm glad this place opened up because it's so unique. They also have classic brunch items for those who aren't a fan of Indian flavors. But I highy recommend ordering their Indian food. For what it's worth, their espresso drinks were great too. read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Mini puri (pani puri). My favorite! - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

I was on a good lil ole road trip and my partner and I's stomach started to growl. I whipped out my handy dandy yelp and voila the suggestions appeared. It was about 1000 in the morning when we had arrived. It was not too busy, and the aesthetic of the place was quite cute. What had sold me is that someone posted a photo saying this was the best chai they ever had. NOW, I been around the block trying chai teas. From OC to LA to now Ventura county, I will be the judge of the chai teateas. Order: Chilaquiles Chicken and waffles 2 iced masala chais (not pictured) The chilaquiles 3.8/5 The flavor to these chilaquiles was not at all what I was expecting. I'm use to Mexican style chilaquiles but the sauce in this one was quite different. It had a kick to it but it was definitely not Mexican spiced. I feel like it could've used more protein, only 1 egg compared to all the tortilla chips just felt like a carb heavy meal. Maybe add an extra egg or some type of protein within it. The chicken and waffles 3.5/5 The chicken laid on half a waffle. I think the portion of the chicken was quite healthy but looking at the plate it looked so bare. The chicken also had a unique spice and flavor to it, it was quite good. Different than your norm that's for sure. Chai lattes 10/5 I am pleased to say the chai lattes were phenomenal. They had such a great spice to it; it did not feel milky whatsoever. I been to so many places for chai this is honestly, the top of my list right now. I don't live near Ventura county but I'd honestly make my boyfriend drive me back here just to drink like 12 chais and pass out. The service was not anything special. Pretty standard. I'd come back for the chais 200%. & maybe try something different on the menu. read more

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Food: 4/5 - your typical downtown cafe but with an Indian twist! Mini puri was a burst of flavor and the perfect snack. Crispy outer shell filled with sauces that are unique but still complement each other. Great blend of spicy, savory, and sweet Service: - the cashier was nice- it's your standard order at the cash register type of service but it's nice that they bring out your food to the table Vibe: 4/5 - small but cute! Bright interior that's warm and welcoming. Fairly good amount of seating if you're looking for a place to sit and hang out or study read more

We visit this restaurant frequently and always enjoy the delicious vegetarian food. They always cater towards our specific diet and we appreciate. Right in the heart of downtown and perfect place while strolling. Normally Nicholas makes our dishes but today he was off but Eli did not disappoint us and cooked great Dosa and Uttapam for us. She was funny and friendly. read more

Big fan of this place. It's a cute little café, nice, lighting, Wi-Fi, and a restroom. It's on main street, which is great for walking around and shopping and grab another food and drinks. I've only had one of the Chaya's, but it was very tasty. The food has been tasty- what takes the cake is the fresh made dose! read more

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Kaapicat is truly so goooood! Their almond croissant was to die for! super crisp and soft on the inside. The rose latte always my favorite. Their service was very friendly and the ambiance is peaceful. Love this sweet gem in Ventura read more

Kaapicat Cafe - Almond Croissant and Rose Latte - Cafes Near Me - Ventura, California

Nice shop downtown. Delicious coffees, teas and matcha! The Marine layer is a must try!