Man, my gf and I were in Ojai for a weekend and we ended up eating here all three days. First day for dinner, second for brunch, and third for brunch again. Every single thing they serve is quality. The chef and founder's got a cool story -- you can look up a short doc on YouTube. It's Bermese food mixed with American. The Biryani, Crispy Rice Salad, Potatoes, Breakfast Plate, Granola, Congee, and Spicy Chicken & Waffle are all great. Ask if you can have a side of their chili oil -- I believe it's made in-house and they even sell it to take home. I would've gotten a bottle but they were sold out! Their cafe is also awesome. We got their chocolate chip cookie, croissant, danish (forgot which one), and sourdough and they were all good. Drip coffee is good + their caffeinated black tea (also forgot the name)! Lastly, the customer service was top notch. Your server will check up on you every 10ish mins or so. Always very accommodating and very friendly, too. Best believe we'll be back sooner rather than later! Thanks The Dutchess Crew! read more

Stopped in for coffee and pastries while visiting Ojai. They do offer a full brunch with hostess seating, but the front and outdoor seating areas are available if you're just stopping in for coffee and pastries. Both very well decorated. Orders are placed at the register and pastries are given to you right away, and you'll receive a table tent so they can bring your coffee out. The pastries were really good, with a nice variety to choose from. The only thing that would have made them even better is if the savory pastries were heated. The coffee, however, took quite a while to arrive. We had already finished our pastries and our table was cleared before it finally came out. I went back to grab a few more pastries, and while I was away, a gnat flew into my coffee. I brought it back to the register, and they graciously replaced it without any issue. The second cup came out quickly and was noticeably hotter than the first. It seems like Saturdays can get pretty busy, so it might be a better experience to visit during the week if you can. There are several public parking lots nearby, along with street parking read more

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Sunday brunch with no reservation, admittedly. "We can't seat you but you can find space in the back room and order from the register." Sat at a table, realized that it was in the wrong room, our mistake. Found a table in the correct room, gathered the order and stood in line at the register for 15 minutes. Finally got to the front. "We aren't currently accepting food orders at this register" Asked the waitress that initially sat us "which register should we be ordering from?" The one we were just at... apparently. Menu looked good. Place needs a proper manager who has an eye for process improvement. Go to the nest instead. read more

Cafe turns into a Burmese restaurant at night. Atmosphere once you walk into the posterior part of the restaurant has a moody vibe. Crispy rice salad is an explosion of flavor. A lot of textures and crunch. The Biryani looks like a chicken pot pie on the outside but is all basmati rice with few pieces of lamb inside. Puri is duck liver with this sweet jam served with fried naan. It is nice in smaller amounts but she a few bites, it was a bit much for me. I think I'm used to naan not being sweet and the combo of sweet fried naan with sweet duck liver was too different than the usual savory I expect. The best dish in my opinion was the organic tandoori half chicken. The chicken is juicy, good portions, masala was flavorful but not too much. Although I didn't like the other dishes as much, they were nice to try. It's a lot of flavors going on, so still a pleasant experience. read more

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I really wanted to like this spot. It's so beautifully decorated and roomy. But the congee was inedible from how salty it was. I sent it back and they said they'd remake it without any salt. It came back just a tad less salty, still very salty. I finished it anyway with my cappuccino because their food is on the pricy side ($9 for a ham and cheese croissant). I'd stick to just the pastries next time. read more

The Dutchess - EXTREMELY SALTY congee - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

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This place is so cute, a great interior design with lots of seating and great location in downtown Ojai. We stopped here for coffee and pastries when we first arrived which was great timing. I got the iced matcha latte with almond milk and vanilla plus the gluten free vegan almond strawberry cake. My fiancé got a cortado and the slab rhubarb pie. The drinks and food were delicious I will say, however the line to order was long, they were sold out of their other main gluten free option, the drinks took a surprisingly long time to come out, and the prices were pretty steep especially for the drink modifications like non-dairy milk and flavoring. Overall would definitely visit again, but will probably arrive earlier to get the pastries and maybe go somewhere else for matcha. read more

The Dutchess - Cortado & iced Matcha Latte with almond milk and vanilla (good but expensive) - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

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Such a pleasant surprise this morning when I came here for breakfast. Got a hand pie and danish to go but also had the breakfast plate and salad. The little lentil chutney that comes with the breakfast plate is insane! The salad was lovely not over dressed and had pickled onions, very refreshing and delightful. Took a while for my food to come out but well worth the wait. Lavender latte also excellent! read more

The Dutchess - Lavender Latte, Guava & Passionfruit Danish - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

came here on a whim when my bf was running the ventura marathon. the cafe is cute and has a lot of seating. during the morning, they had an array of pastries neatly shown on display. i got the lemon olive oil cake and samosa pastry. the samosa had a lot of filling and the spices were pretty good. their tomato jam was interesting and added a nice touch to the pastry. lemon olive oil cake was a little dry to my liking but still yummy! a little sweet. service here is prompt and they are nice. read more

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Came here on a Saturday morning and yes there was a line, but goodness it was worth it for the morning bun. Crispy, sweet (not too sweet) and flaky. Service was good. Wish they had a bit more seating. read more

The Dutchess is such a special place. I brought a couple of my girlfriends here for dinner this evening and it was such a delightful experience. Gabriel was our server and he made our evening and experience so much fun! He made great recommendations and was extremely knowledgeable about the wine list and where the food comes from. Extremely personable, passionate, and friendly. My girlfriends and I were saying how long it's been since we received such attentive service--and good service truly does make such a difference. Wonderful restaurant, menu, and staff. We ordered the entire dessert menu. We can't wait to come back for breakfast pastries!! Thank you Gabriel and thank you Dutchess! read more

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First time at The Dutchess. Every time we drive by in the morning, it is pretty busy and someone recommended we try it. We sat at the bar at 5p.m. on a Wednesday. Manager looked so bored and did not even greet anyone at it was dead. Ordered a cocktail and a glass a wine before dinner. We started with the Naan - with garlic butter and herbs - Delicious! And the Chickpea Fritters - very dense, no flavor and a very weird dipping sauce that made no sense. Needed like a mango chuttney flavor. Dinner: Spicy Ground Chicken Noodles - came out cold, greasy and could of made it way better at home. Husband had the Boek House Mutton Masala - FORTY dollars and not impressed at all. Tasted like something you could get at a chain. so.....I received my plate 13 mins prior to my husbands AND we saw his dish under the heat lamp almost the whole time. The "Expediter" was not doing a good job. She was slow, dressed sloppy and let food sit and get cold! Glas we tried it, but will not be returning or recommending read more

We decided to drive from Santa Barbara to Ojai on this beautiful day and try Roti. They weren't open until noon, and we arrived at 11, so we opted to try the place next door. It has a cool country vibe with a great outdoor patio. There was a long line at the walk-up ordering station. Seating was self-serve, and we got our own plateware and other items. The brunch menu was easy to navigate. There are a few reasons why I'm only giving three stars. I ordered the DUTCHESS BREAKFAST PLATE -- Weiser Farms potatoes, Niman Ranch bacon, tomato chutney, sourdough toast, and two eggs OM. I substituted the bacon for their homemade country sausage patties. The sausage was very pink in the middle and undercooked, and as was rest of the plate;barely warm and definitely cold less than eating halfway through. The crispy potatoes and sourdough toast were the highlights of the plate. Jennifer ordered the CHICKEN SATAY BOWL -- marinated chicken breast, avocado, cucumber, calrose rice, pickled red onion, sesame, served with creamy peanut dressing--and it was also barely warm. I took a few bites and thought it was ok, great. Would have expected much more dominant flavors for an Indonesian dish. The person delivering our food didn't say hello or treat us kindly; they simply asked whose plates were whose, with a somewhat smug attitude that seemed bothered to be there. I dared asked for butter and she never offered ketchup or anything else we might have wanted and didn't check back on us at all. If she had, I would have addressed our concerns. However, a very friendly and polite young staff member came by to address a noisy and disruptive group of kids, whose parents didn't do anything about it. Jennifer is a school teacher, so she was fine with it; I, however, was less so. I wouldn't be so critical if the price weren't $70 for breakfast. My expectations run a bit higher at this price point.. Would we return? Probably, but it wouldn't be our first choice in Ojai, but I would definitely ask for the food to be served much warmer. read more

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After spending the day exploring Ojai, this was the PERFECT restaurant to end the trip. Not only is this one of the coziest, beautiful, romantic restaurants in the city, they're serving some delicious Burmese dishes. No seriously.. everything we ordered was incredible. Food: Crispy rice salad - (10/10) everything about this salad is a yes. Truly a must order. Naan bread - (8.5/10) comes with a garlic herb butter on the side. Very solid. Crispy potatoes (10/10) perfectly crispy! The masala spice + herb aioli is chefs kiss. Pork belly noodles - (10/10) fav dish of the night. An insane flavor bomb of a dish. Lamb biryani - (9/10) comes out piping hot. The ground lamb was seasoned beautifully. It seems like they're more known for breakfast/brunch, but I promise you the dinner menu here is where it's at. Service was also amazing from our server and staff. I'm honestly still dreaming of this meal. Cannot wait for my return! read more

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My family and I visited this place due to its popularity. We didn't get a chance to taste the pastries as we had a reservation for a sit down meal. It was a nice setting and the server was good. I ordered the breakfast plate with half bacon and half sausage. The sausage patty fit perfectly on the sourdough bread and so I also placed the eggs and tomato sauce on top. Chefs kiss! It was so good! All the flavors were there without overpowering. The potatoes had very good seasoning in top. 5/5 dish for me! My husband ordered the egg sando and he said it was a lot of bread and a lot going on at the same time. Too many flavors made it a bit salty was his response. 3/5 He liked the cappuccino and I enjoyed my hot vanilla latte with almond milk. Will definitely return for their pastries next time! read more

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Our first visit to The Dutchess, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Everything we ordered was fantastic -- strawberry pistachio danish, cappuccino, breakfast sando, granola, and fresh fruit -- each dish thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully prepared. The strawberry pistachio danish was a standout -- not overly sweet, with the fresh strawberries and pistachios complementing each other perfectly. The sando was another favorite, especially the tomato jam on the bun -- unique, flavorful, and something I haven't tasted anywhere else. Even the granola was exceptional, light yet full of natural flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the space itself is gorgeous -- rustic, cozy, and full of small-town charm with that perfect Ojai coffee shop energy. We completely get the hype now, and we can't wait to go back. read more

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This place was a "must go" place in every Ojai weekend getaway recommendations so we had to stop by here for brunch. We came on a weekend morning and parking was super easy. You order at the counter and find your own seat. We got a breakfast sandwich, coffee, and 3 pastries and it was almost $60. The parties were good but definitely not for that price. read more

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I am a local and have been going to The Dutchess on and off since they opened to hang out and have coffee. This morning, as usual, I ordered coffee and a pastry and was informed--in a somewhat rude way--that we would not be able to sit at a table because they were reserved for people having brunch. There were no other tables available, and we were directed to a small table in the corner facing the wall by the door. With a constant stream of people coming in and out, it was difficult to stay warm or have an uninterrupted conversation. As we were leaving, there were still several empty tables, and I noticed customers sitting at the "reserved" tables just having coffee. I have lived in this area for 30 years and make an effort to support local businesses. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

Highly recommended walk in, we are group of 2, still able to order dishes and pastry at counter. There are large ballroom and backyard spaces as a first come first serve space. The spicy chicken is real spicy! If you like spicy food, you must try! read more

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The food met my expectations, and I loved how it made me feel right at home. The meal tasted fresh and made from scratch. I also enjoyed the service and appreciated the ample seating. I'll definitely keep coming back whenever I visit Ojai! read more

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THE DUTCHESS: One of the most popular spots in Ojai for brunch, you can't beat this place. Known for their bakery goods, a line forms pretty early and I'm always impressed how they crank out their baked goods. We made reservations (highly recommend) and sat in for a lovely brunch on their outdoor patio. The restaurant itself is charming with their multi rooms, it's a little maze and quite fun. The covered patio is the way to go though as it's quiet and pretty outside. Also a quick shoutout to Rebecca for being the absolute best. For this trip we opted for some classic brunch bites: 1. Breakfast Sando is delicious. The tomato chutney gave it that perfect kick of flavor and was reminiscent of my favorite Indian dishes. A perfectly cooked sunny side up egg and I added the crispy bacon which is a must. It's a perfect breakfast sandwich that is filling but not greasy. 1. BLT Sandwich was the star of the show. Giant brioche toast, huge fresh tomatoes, extra thick crispy bacon and a lovely aioli made this dish a 10/10. Simple but perfect. Prices were reasonable and as mentioned above, service was awesome. Rebecca took really good care of us, was thoughtful, kind and attentive. The good vibes and food here will keep us coming back. Definitely a wonderful spot to dine when in Ojai. read more

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This place was so cute!! They had such amazing pastries we could not decide which ones we really wanted. We went during brunch and had a reservation so that was great but I've heard the dinner is amazing. The service was great and quick. Overall did love the place but would be open to trying other menu items especially if I could go back for dinner. read more

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Crispy rice salad - fried bomba rice w/ cabbage, nut mix & spicy chutney. Organic tandoori chicken - juicy & tender w/ blistered local farm ingredients & rich tikka masala sauce. Grass-fed beef masala - braised chuck eye roll in a bold curry w/ sungold tomatoes and basmati rice. Naan - w/ garlic herb butter & added side order of burmese chili paste. read more

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stopped by for the pastries and omg... i'm still thinking about them!! the citrus olive oil cake was moist, delicious, and beautifully adorned with flowers! the candied mandarinquat danish was the perfect level of sweetness for me, and the pastry was so flaky, it was perfect! i really wasn't expecting to enjoy the samosa as much as i did, but it was spiced well and easy to eat :) def would come back!! read more

The Dutchess - pastries - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

Was really looking forward to having Burmese food and after seeing all the good reviews I have to say we were somewhat let down by the food. The place is in a great surroundings and the person that greeted us was super nice. We ordered chickpea fritters which were good. Followed by biryani with ground lamb which was so bland also the tandoori chicken which was more like flavored rotisserie chicken absolutely not tandoori. The curried lentils were ok and the fanatic wine was ok too. The overall experience was poor and the prices were high for the level of food. read more

The best food I've had in a long time! Everything was incredible. The decor is beautiful but the star of the evening was our waiter Gabriel. What a lovely person. He really made our night. Amazing suggestions for what to eat, great vibe, and so well versed in wine! Impressed the table for sure. My parents were ready to adopt him into the family. Will recommend the dutchess to all of our friends who come visit! read more

All the pastries were great! A lot of variety of sweet and savory to choose from. We went on a weekday right before 10am and beat the crowd. The coffees were great but alittle show to get them, I think because we ordered a more special coffee items. A lot of great seating to choose from inside and out. It was such great weather when we went so we decided to take it to go and eat it outside at their tables read more

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Lovely venue with true ambience. It exudes an understated elegance and sophistication. The food was surprisingly traditional Burmese fair with a twist. Satisfying and unique? Yes. Amazing? No. Service was shoddy to non existent at best. Oh and don't forget that amazing side dish of exhaustion and condescension...spicy! . read more

The Dutchess - The pendants caught my eye. - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

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5 I got the mandarinquat Danish and the samosa hand pie. Both were delicious! I'm still thinking about how good the mandarinquat was. I highly recommend, especially since Ojai is known for Pixie Tangerines. The service was great and the place itself was gorgeous indoors and outdoors. There are plenty of seating options and they had utensil stations inside and out. read more

The Dutchess - mandarinquat Danish and the samosa hand pie - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

One of my favorite spots in Ojai. Love the lunch menu! The breakfast plate is perfect. But, my palette just doesn't appreciate the Burmese flavorings and dinner menu options. The decor and atmosphere is what draws me in the most. And, service is always fantastic. read more

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Went to the Duchess for dinner which i believe is a completely separate and distinct experience from their day time scene. It was simply marvelous. Burmese menu that leaned heavily in the Indian direction of Burma. We got weiser farms crispy potatoes. I thought this was overkill with all the other things we got, and boy was i wrong! They were spectacular! Puri with paté. So interesting, it was in every way a french paté, but little shocks of Burmese came through in a delicious way. Tea leaf salad. Never go to a Burmese restaurant and skip the tea leaf salad. Coconut chickpea curry. The only thing that didn't blow me away, but the others loved it. Mutton masala. Oh my god. The naan came with it and it was lovely and rustic and wheaty with a surprising sweet butter on top. The curry was also terrific. Waitress was marvelous. 10 stars! read more

Very cute location with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was friendly! They had a bunch of pastries and breads on the display window that all looked phenomenal it was hard to pick which one to try. I ended up going with the cheesy twist which unfortunately I was so excited to try. I didn't take a picture of. It was light and fluffy like a croissant and had an amazing cheese and herb taste to it. We shared the BLT from the perfectly toasted bread to the perfectly crisp bacon to the perfectly juicy tomatoes it was one of the best BLTs I've ever had! I got the Matcha and my boyfriend got the cold brew. He loved the cold brew. I didn't get a very strong. Matcha taste at all. I just tasted milk so for me personally I didn't love it. read more

The Dutchess - Blt - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

everything was a bit overpriced and the pastries weren't the best. i don't think there are many other coffee spots in Ojai, but if you're coming from out of town I'd suggest just getting coffee before arriving read more

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The food was delicious all around but the Motley crew lamb masala was the star of the dinner the lamb was packed with flavor which complemented the tandoori chicken along with the naan. Our choice of cocktails were the Nuevo mundo which was more refreshing and the Free bird with more of a spicy base both were mezcal. To end the night we got the falooda that had layers of flavor one under the other as pictured and were good to eat one layer at a time but when you grabbed a spoonful of them all that was when you got a concoction that can be described as subtly tart, sweet, and refreshing.It was a very warm ambiance from the bar seating while waiting for a table, to the outdoor seating. read more

The Dutchess - Rosie's Organic Tandoori Half Chicken Motley Crew Goat Masala - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

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A nice spot to start your day. We stopped by for some morning coffee and bites. I saw people recommend making reservations for brunch, but those are only available on the weekends. We waited in line to order (best if you're not in a hurry.) Debated on baked goods. We decided on the Frangipane croissant that paired well with the hot latte. The breakfast plate was filling too. The space itself is airy, cute, and much bigger than I expected. I can see why The Dutchess is a highly recommended place! We didn't have a chance to try their dinner though, but I've heard good things too. read more

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What the heck did they serve me? I have absolutely no idea what this was. I took a few bites because I was hungry. It had a piece of cauliflower in it. It had some kind of nut, but it tasted like Indian food. A little bit of cilantro, don't know if they just took whatever's left in the kitchen and threw it in a bowl. I'm sorry I couldn't eat it! Really sad not being able to throw a dish together. It's not that hard. read more

The Dutchess - Don't know - Cafes Near Me - Ojai, California

I dined here on a Monday night when it wasn't too busy. We ordered the duck liver mousse with puri to start. We then had the coconut chickpea curry with naan and vermillion rock cod as our mains. Everything was so fresh, flavorful and beautifully plated. Even with something as simple as naan, I feel like I could've just kept eating it on its own for days, because it was that good. I do feel like the service could improve, as I don't think anyone checked on us during our meal or refilled our waters. The ambiance and food were incredible and I'd love to return again in hopes that they can improve the service, especially given the price point. read more

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I came to Ojai for a meditation and stumbled across this gem of a restaurant looking for Sunday brunch. It's Burmese-American cuisine and they have a bunch of delicious brunch options. What I love is that they're a bakery as well and they make all their breads and pastries in house and wow are they delicious. Right when you walk in it has a very homey, welcoming vibe with wooden floors and interiors. The manager seated us and he was super friendly and gave us a great outdoor seat (they had heaters so we stayed nice and warm). I got the breakfast plate which comes with 2 sunny side up eggs, sourdough toast, crispy smashed potatoes, bacon, and a side of tomato chutney. The bread was so crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Went perfectly with the gooey sunny side up eggs. And the chutney on the side turned out to be a standout element of the dish. It had a curry flavor that brought everything together and gave the dish a Burmese flare! Our server, Jordan, took excellent care of us. She recommended the chocolate chip cookie and the gluten free blueberry muffin, both of which complimented our breakfasts so well. The chocolate chip cookie tasted like an old school cookie with big chocolate chunks dispersed throughout and it was the right combo of salty & sweet. I'll definitely be coming back every trip to Ojai I take: I can't wait to try their Burmese cuisine for dinner. read more

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Ojai continues to deliver some of the best food! Geez. So good. This place is no joke. The breakfast plate was unreal. read more

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Wasn't much on the menu to choose from for breakfast but the coffee and service was great. Glad they have outdoor seating to hang with your pets while hangout out. read more

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Pretty good cafe food! We ordered a breakfast plate, a chicken sandwich, and their garden salad. i would say that the food is pretty pricey so i would have expected a little more. the salad was to come with fruit, but it was pretty much one strawberry cut up into very tiny pieces and a couple pieces of the other fruit, so it's mainly lettuce. the dressing was also just okay, sweet, citrusy but had a bit of sesame. there was a strange papery stale undertone to it that made it hard to keep eating. the chili oil was also extremely cinnamony bc they left a stick in there, so it didn't taste like much else except oily spicy cinnamon. the breakfast plate was pretty standard along with the sandwich. but it was really pretty inside! read more

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