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.

Today I got the congee with two sunny-side-up eggs, and it did NOT sit well with me... an hour…read morelater, I had the runs lol. The pastries looked good, though! The service was excellent

How have I never done a review for Bloom?! If there's an award for 'best customer service' it goes…read moreto Ixy!! Truly 10 star service, during a pandemic, no less! I don't live in Ojai but would be there for a week for my gf's birthday and the only thing she asked for was a cake. I had *no* idea how I was going to surprise her with a cake, but Ixy not only helped me plan but delivered and followed up on how things went! We messaged back and forth via IG and then texting and she couldn't have been more patient, accommodating and helpful to keep the surprise a secret. In fact, it took a small team of some incredibly kind women to help pull this all off and I'll never forget that. I'll definitely have to get more goodies from Bloom next time I'm in Ojai- such an amazing experience!!

Could not locate bakery. We left Ike's around and did not see anything but what looked like a…read moreneighborhood. I called and it went to vm. No one was available to take the call which was a bummer. Too busy?

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

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

We loved Ojai ice cream so much we came here 3 nights in a row! I am obsessed with their espresso…read moreoreo ice cream in a cake cone. It was so flavorful and the chunks of oreo were amazing and perfectly sprinkled throughout. I was so surprised to find out that they make nearly every flavor (with the exception of 2-3) in house! All of their citrus ice creams are made with local citrus too! There was a woman there who just had a fantastic energy - she was so friendly, warm and helpful to literally every single person who came in. We love Ojai ice cream and can't wait to come back!

After a fun morning at Foster Park in Ventura with friends, we decided to keep the fun going and…read morehead over to Ojai for an afternoon adventure. Of course it was lunch time so after walking down Ojai Ave. and grabbing lunch at Ojai Pizza Company (be sure to check out my review), what's the best thing to do after lunch, on a beautiful spring day..... Well, Ice Cream of course!!! You really think my kids are gonna say no to Ice Cream?? Yeah, what kid would. Well after walking in to this quaint little ice cream shop, I immediately realized we weren't the only ones that's got them memo. There were multiple sets of parents alongside their own kids, all standing in line for an ice cold, sweet treat. Of course, like any ice cream shop you might find yourself in, they are going to have the classic, signature flavors that we all know. The Vanilla... The Chocolate... The Strawberry... The Rocky Road... The Cookies & Cream... And of course a Rainbow Sherbet. But when you come to a one-off, we'll call it specialty Ice Cream shop, there is always the hope that you wil come across a fun, new, maybe never thought of or imagined flavor.... Well Ojai Ice Cream.... Congrats, you did it!!! A few of the fun flavors that caught my eye.... Orange Honey Comb Espresso Oreo Rum Raisin Heavenly Honey Crunch Ojai Orange (hence their official orange monster mascot) Just to name a few. For those of you with allergies or dietary restrictions.... Many of the flavors are GF or Vegan and some are even made with Soy. Ojai Ice Cream has been doing their thing since 1979, that's 47 years!! And I know cause I counted on my fingers like a 5 year old...haha, so it's no wonder they have this sweet treat thing down pat. So, the next time you find yourself in the beautiful little town of Ojai..... You know exactly what to do! My only question is: What flavor are you gettin'

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!

Stopped in while browsing lots of shops on the strip and walked in to a gem Highly recommend…read morechecking this place out when you're in town. Barbara & Olivia were amazing my girls and I did the honey tasting and it was sooo informative and tasty! I even got the cutest loose leaf tea ball with a bee The lavender and creamed cinnamon honey were my faves! Honorable mentions go to the buckwheat, creamed lemon oil, and meadow foam honeys

I've reviewed this spot before, and I'm just coming back to add more photos from a recent visit. :)read more

Loved this chill spot for a snack, affogato (of course), and a Bev…read more I loved the charcuterie option where you pick your cheeses from the fridge and their staff creates a charcuterie board for you. The veggies were not my favorite, but really great deal and option to share with friends. Great outdoor patio options to sit down. Water station outside (not the coldest), and overall nice staff.

Cute brunch/lunch/dessert stop in Ojai! I came here for the viral matcha affogato and it was pretty…read moregood. The dessert seems to be made with soft serve using real vanilla bean as I noticed the speckles in the ice cream. The soft serve was creamy and not too sweet and the matcha topped on it was delicious. The matcha used seemed to be of good quality and didn't taste bitter nor dry. However, this was pretty overpriced for $15 for a small cup of soft serve with some matcha poured on top. I'm wondering if it's pricey because of the vanilla bean used in the soft serve. Regardless, I did enjoy this dessert and it's a good option for a dessert stop after a meal. They also have food here and I would come back to try the food. They have limited indoor seating and tables, but seem to have a decent amount of them outside.

It's been awhile since I had stopped at Revel…read more My husband and I were excited we were finally going to be able to go and do a tasting flight. I did also see they had a matcha affogato so I had to get that to try. All the flavors we got where so good - Amethyst, Jolly Merman, OM, Pink. My husband and I have different likes so the one I didnt like he liked and the one he didnt like I liked. It worked out. The matcha affogato was perfect. Ice cream was delciious. Like previously, workers were super sweet and friendly. We sat outside because we had our dogs and they were nice and brought the drinks out to us. Overall, my husband and i still love this place. Once we start our Ojai walks again we will be coming more often again.

I love their kombucha and those are always a generous pour to the top of the cup. They even…read moreaccommodate my desire for extra ice and a larger cup. I appreciate that flexibility. Where I do feel a bit stiffed is the açai bowl. It is reasonably priced at $6.65 for a small, which equals one scoop of mixture. I don't like bananas, so I asked for without and to "just add a few extra berries instead". When I was charged, there was a surcharge of $0.75 on the amount. I asked why the price difference and was informed that was for the extra berries. No substitutions apparently, even if you took a portion of the toppings off. The berries that came with the bowl were 4 (four!) small cut pieces of strawberries. That's it. Not 4 full strawberries, 4 cut pieces. They counted when they put them on each bowl. Yikes! I felt that whole interaction felt a bit sneaky to me. So pay attention to the final charges if you customize your order. Anyways, I understand that local businesses need to make ends meet, so I'm just deducting one star for it. Their kombucha is still bomb! *****edit after owner's response***** This is what I love about local businesses: The owner took the feedback and shared their perspective of their policy with me and in extension other customers who might read this review. I appreciate your response and clarification, Adam. Thank you for engaging with and being open to the feedback, and deriving an improvement that can be implemented immediately to prevent future miscommunications. I commend you for that! I do want to add that when I asked about it, the staff did politely and kindly explain the reason for the extra charge and reversed the customization request without any problems. And the team is always very accommodating with my other special requests such as extra ice in an extra cup. I can't state enough how great their kombuchas are!!!

Had a wonderful dinner at Rory's - we came here on a Saturday night (very busy, would highly…read morerecommend reservations) with a reservation and were sat almost immediately. We were seated in the back patio area. Food: 5/5 - We ordered the broiled oysters, caesar salad, crudo of the day to start and they were all delicious. For entrees, we shared the raviola alla vodka, steak with chimichurri and the Japanese sweet potato side. We also had the passionfruit pavlova for dessert - everything was fantastic. Service: 4/5 - Our server's name was Thayer and she was attentive, though she seemed very busy. The food did take quite a bit of time so I would not recommend coming here on an evening night out if you are in a rush or have somewhere to be after dinner. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - It was a cool restaurant for sure, the inside was better decorated than the outside. Not much decor outside. Bathrooms weren't maintained well during dinner service (again, I imagine because they are busy) - they were out of paper towels, toilet paper, etc.

The restaurant is cute - moody lighting and aesthetically pleasing. Staff is so so, but honestly…read morenot surprised lol We were a larger party and the main server seemed like she had no patience for us. I ordered the hanger steak which was actually pretty tasty. It was probably the best thing I ate all weekend. The aguachile was also great.