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    The Buck Stop

    4.9 (17 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Bethany R.

    Wow what an incredible trendy pit stop on the 166. Wish we could have stayed longer. The coffee shop was so cute with tons of outdoor space. They had local goods for sale like honey, eggs, granola, olive oil, and wine. They had a full kitchen menu and pastries. We just got a mocha to go and it was delicious, not too sweet and you could still taste the flavor of the coffee. I also bought a cute wildflower shirt I couldn't resist. We will be stopping for lunch next time. And we'd love to check out the hotel it's connected to, completely remodeled and updated. A true gem in the valley.

    Cold brew, matcha latte with oat milk, cute stickers
    Rylee B.

    Super cute restaurant and cafe. The staff was all very nice. The vibes inside were cute, they had a lot of cute stickers and other stuff for sale. Their matcha latte with oat milk was good. Their flat white was one of the best I've ever had. We sat outside of the hotel in a cute area next door next to the fire pit. We didn't eat any food but we saw the menu had vegan options which is always a plus. Over all it was a super cute stop during our trip to see the superbloom.

    Plenty of seating when indoor dining resumes.
    Mariko F.

    The Buck Stop was a saving grace during our stay at the Cuyama Buckhorn. We didn't know what to expect from the food or the coffee but wowee! We were more than pleasantly surprised. Lattes and coffee were strongly made and not acidic at all. The scones (chocolate chip and cinnamon) were the best I've ever had. Everything that we sampled was delicious. We came at the right time as the special for the weekend was this heavenly slow cooked pork that could be made into tacos or sandwiches. The Buck Stop really made the culinary part of our vacation a success, not only with the food but with the staff they have. We just left and are already taking about planning our visit next year. Great job everyone!

    Melody R.

    What nice and quaint outta the way place to stay. Keith, Asia, and the rest of the wonderful staff made me and my family welcomed and from what I gather with all the construction going on, there will be so much more to look forward to and yes, my family and I will be back, guaranteed. The food is excellent and the hiking trails surrounding the area were breathtaking. I do have one tip though. Be sure to bring bug spray though, I've seen lots everywhere but don't let that scare you. It's nothing you can't handle and the nighttime s'mores were fun for both kids and adults.

    2 Egg Breakfast w/chorizo & bacon.
    Susan G.

    Holy wow! The breakfast food and the coffee here are top notch, and the unexpectedness of it blew my mind. As someone else said: "upscale in the middle of nowhere." I'd started out camping in the Los Padres and on the first morning realized I'd forgotten coffee! A coffee-free camping trip isn't what I had in mind, so I trekked here, the closest place for coffee and kept my fingers crossed. While waiting for coffee I glanced at the menu, which tempted me enough to stay and have fancy breakfast even though I'm *supposed* to be camping. I was blown away by the food, and I'm a proper foodie. Bacon: house-smoked, and cooked delicately crispy. Delish! Chorizo also house- made and full of flavorful.! Eggs and potatoes perfectly cooked. Toasted rustic bread with house made marmalade. I don't usually like marmalade but this marmalade was bonkers! And last but not least: super friendly service. Kudos to the whole team!

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    Such a great atmosphere in the middle of nowhere! Warm coffee and fresh pastries made daily in house.

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    Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Danish Cherry and Cheese

    Olsen's Danish Village Bakery

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    35.4 mi
    •$$

    I was in town working an event and had some extra time to explore the Danish village. Since the…read morearea is known for its Danish bakeries, I couldn't leave without bringing home some cookies. I still remember buying butter cookies at the Copenhagen airport, and I've been craving that same style ever since, especially because there aren't many places near me in my area that sell them freshly made. I randomly came across Danish Village Bakery and found a tub of assorted cookies for around $20. The lady working inside helped me right away and answered my questions about which items were the most popular and whether the cookies were freshly made. She was friendly and made the visit quick and easy. You can buy Danish cookies at regular grocery stores, but these tasted completely different. They were softer, fresher, and had that rich, buttery flavor that packaged cookies are usually missing. They were even better than the airport cookies I remembered! The bakery itself had a cute, homey, old-fashioned atmosphere, and there was plenty of free parking nearby. I'm really glad I stopped in because the cookies ended up being one of my favorite treats from the trip. I would definitely return for another tub the next time I'm in town.

    BONJOUR, DARLINGS!…read more It is I, Mozzarella! International pink poodle, professional service dog, and apparently an UNWELCOME GUEST! Mama and I visited Olsen's Danish Village Bakery in Solvang, where a woman behind the counter rudely told us to LEAVE! MON DIEU! Darling, I'm a TRAINED SERVICE DOG, not a raccoon attempting to rob your pastry counter! I wasn't there to sample the Danish. I WAS WORKING! Thankfully, every other establishment we visited in Solvang welcomed us with kindness and hospitality. As for Olsen's, the pastries looked tired, the selection was disappointing, and the customer service desperately needed obedience training. ONE STAR. I'd give zero paws, but Yelp insists. BISOUS! Mozzarella Professional service dog. International traveler. Banned from a bakery for having four legs and impeccable manners.

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    Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Cherry Danish Fruit Strip,  Danish Style Raisin Bread, cappuccino, and white chocolate mocha

    Cherry Danish Fruit Strip, Danish Style Raisin Bread, cappuccino, and white chocolate mocha

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    Brass Bird Coffee - Prosciutto panini

    Brass Bird Coffee

    4.6(266 reviews)
    39.1 mi
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    Thinks the pace to be. Come in, order at the counter and find a spot…read more Seasonal fruit Danish- sublime Bagel Breakfast sandwich- salty, savory, hearty an shits the spot Breakfast Tartin- dreamy notes of salty mushroom goodness Strawberry matcha was good to the last drop. Brewed coffee fueled me for my day.

    Brass Bird has a genuinely lovely patio, and the cold brew was sufficiently high-octane to make me…read moreforgive quite a lot. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best, especially given the price. And then there was the "croissant." I put that word in quotation marks because what arrived on my plate was less a croissant than a bread roll experiencing an identity crisis. A croissant is supposed to be a minor miracle of pastry engineering: dozens of buttery laminated layers, a crisp golden shell that shatters when you tear into it, and an airy, irregular honeycomb interior. You should finish one surrounded by enough flaky debris to require a small cleanup operation. This thing was pale, squat, dense, doughy, and almost completely devoid of discernible layers. The interior had all the airy honeycomb structure of a hot dog bun. It looked as though someone had taken a dinner roll, bent it into a crescent, pinched the ends, and hoped geometry would do the rest. There was no shattering crust. No honeycomb. No glorious buttery lamination. No shower of flakes. Just a soft crescent-shaped bread product that had apparently once heard a croissant described from another room. I have eaten spectacular croissants. I have eaten mediocre croissants. I have eaten mass-produced grocery-store croissants that, whatever their shortcomings, at least understood the assignment. This one appeared not to have read the syllabus. So: lovely patio. Potent cold brew. A perfectly pleasant place to sit for a while. But if pastry is the reason you're going, just make a U-turn. Photographic evidence attached. France, please accept my apologies.

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    Brass Bird Coffee - Front of shop with display cases of baked goods

    Front of shop with display cases of baked goods

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    Chicken panini and cafe latte

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    The Solvang Bakery - Napoleon Hat Cookie

    The Solvang Bakery

    4.3(602 reviews)
    35.3 mi
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    The Solvang Bakery is SO good! I got the Armando on Jasmin's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did…read more Did I mention you can take a cute pic of you by the windmill as well? Not only is the Solvang Bakery so yummy and pretty it is also situated in a very cute location too. The Solvang Bakery was a top choice for me given all the bakeries here in Solvang not only for the quality, but the price points. Staff is so sweet too! Jasmin could not have been lovelier. She knows the bakery so well and took the time to tell me about all the different baked items before helping me decide on the Armando. I was so impressed by how much Jasmin knew. The Armando is this delicious ring of apple cake with raisins and walnuts, with just the right touch of honey sweetness. SO good! I also love that they have gluten-free options. Lastly, if you need to get a gift, super cute merch. Thank you! Support local.

    From the decor to the bakery items, I would say this place is a five star because you can see the…read morecare and the homemade aspect of each item but I love is the variety of cookies and pastries and of course people talked about the strawberry cheese danish, which is pretty delicious, but you have the variety of danishes from berries to apple and actually got a small crumble pie there. Service was great. It was pretty quick. It did get busy later on in the day so I would suggest going early seeing the fresh pastries and trying to get what you can.

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    The Solvang Bakery - Apricot owl eye, kransekage and a large coffee. All delicious!

    Apricot owl eye, kransekage and a large coffee. All delicious!

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    Expect to waiting in long lines

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    The Dutchess - Spicy chicken on scallion waffle - this flavor profile is so good that it should be illegal

    The Dutchess

    4.1(716 reviews)
    42.9 mi
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    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.

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    Interior design

    The Dutchess - Burmese Fried Chicken Sando

    Burmese Fried Chicken Sando

    The Dutchess - Naan good texture but the herb butter was just okay.

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    Naan good texture but the herb butter was just okay.

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