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The Buck Stop

4.9 (17 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Pulled pork
Mark Y.

Upscale in the middle of nowhere. A little pricey, but where else are you going to get a mocha latte or fish tacos in the desert? Their pulled pork sandwich is darn good. The spicy pickles and the pickled slaw dressing are homemade and delicious. Service is very friendly, the place is nice and clean, and they offer a selection of deli sandwiches, meats, and local brews from their cooler. In fact, after a visit to the local grocery I returned for a sandwich and refreshment to take back to my campsite for supper. I didn't like what the grocery had to offer, but loved what The Buck Stop had.

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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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Cuyama Deli

4.1(23 reviews)
0.1 mi
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New Cuyama on hwy 166 to & from the Central Coast to Bakersfield…read more The Cuyama Deli is a cute & kitschy deli in this tiny strip of town in the middle of nowhere. A great stop if you're hungry! Lilly manned the counter today. She took our orders and prepared our delicious sandwiches. They were generous and fresh served on a soft roll. She was friendly and helpful with my questions about this Family owned deli. They serve Shawarma, pizza, burgers & sandwiches. So lots of tasty options. They moved here into a larger space from the tiny shack behind the service station. Now they have lots of seating and a cute kitschy interior with an old school vibe, including a Christmas tree decorated for the current upcoming holiday of the 4th of July. So fun! So for a tasty spot of food on your journey definitely make a stop here and try their menu offerings!

This review is for the Burger joint…read more Great burgers, and their prices are very reasonable. It's everything you would want in a roadside diner. The lady working the grill and taking the orders was very friendly. Spacious on the inside AND they have the Metallica Pinball Machine! I don't think they've changed a thing in the last 30 years and really have no reason to at all. $2.50 domestic long necks anyone? If you don't like it then maybe Cuyama isn't the place for you, keep driving until you hit the central coast. They have been very supportive of the Wildland Fire crews working in the area as well. Keep up the good work.

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Good Seed Coffee Boutique

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4.6(734 reviews)
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My husband and visited the area together, for the very first time and he knows I gotta have my…read morecoffee in the morning. We were also looking for dairy free treats(he's got a dairy allergy) or even vegan(easier to find) and holy cow! We found a gem of a place! First off let me tell you about my iced mocha... made with imported French cocoa powder: Valrohna! Say no more. That alone sold me on the mocha! Being a pastry chef and working with this brand over the years... It's amazing! I will most definitely be back for another mocha, next time we're in town. Now, the peanut butter chocolate cookie (not sure if that's the exact name)...AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Now, I have no food allergies... however, my husband always shares with me. ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY WITH THIS COOKIE! It was a cross between a brownie and a cookie! We were still talking about it, over the next few days! We loved the super comfy rocking chairs! My husband didn't want to leave! Definitely a cozy space to hangout for a bit, with some delicious treats. Thank you for great experience! With love from Los Angeles.

Pro tip: order online…read more This coffee shop is the most popular in town so there will be a line. However they manage it well and drinks come out fast. I had a regular latte with a little maple syrup and it was delicious. I also tried the gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffin. I was skeptical bc sometimes gf can be dry but this surprisingly soft, moist and delicious The perfect stop before a cute stroll around the downtown area.

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Fantastic worth the stop!! ROSEMARY ORANGE LATTE was not too sweet and full of UNIQUE flavor and…read morevery frothy despite my request for almond milk. IN HOUSE SYRUPS and very aesthetic BAR seating and tables. Cute small shop with nice baristas WiFi and a bathroom.

I visited this coffee shop on the way to Ojai since the reviews were good, but I felt like items…read morewere overpriced for what they were. To drink, I had the Brown Sugar Cardamom Iced Latte and it was solid albeit on the milkier side. I could taste the cardamom flavor which I liked, but the espresso could've been stronger. I did like the small crunchy iced used though. To eat, I had the Valley Breakfast Sandwich with bacon which was around $16. It was TINY relative to the price. I had a big sandwich from High Street Deli in SLO which came with a generous portion of bacon and avocado for $15 while I would've had to pay even more to add avocado on top of the $16 for this sandwich. The bacon portion is also really small. Regardless of the price, the sandwich was decent and I liked the buttery and soft biscuit and the cheesy and custardy eggs. However, it is very overpriced for what it is. The interior of the cafe is clean and nice with indoor seating and some outdoor seating. They also seem to have wifi and outlets. There's also a private bathroom. For parking, they have a free lot in front of the cafe.

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