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    The Dutchess

    4.1 (655 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Bakeries, Burmese
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE DUTCHESS ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Donna C.

    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.

    EXTREMELY SALTY congee
    Jocelyn S.

    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.

    Cortado & iced Matcha Latte with almond milk and vanilla (good but expensive)
    Kerry N.

    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.

    Lavender Latte, Guava & Passionfruit Danish
    Gem P.

    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!

    samosa olive oil cake
    Hailey S.

    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.

    Makayla F.

    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!

    Neil B.

    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.

    Cozy interior
    Justin A.

    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!

    Vanilla latte with almond milk. 4/5 pretty good
    Nina T.

    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!

    Strawberry pistachio danish
    Ryan M.

    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.

    Pastry selection was plenty
    Christine L.

    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.

    Erin H.

    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!

    Kirsten T.

    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!

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