Le Hérisson in Simi Valley is absolutely stunning. Chef Mineko Ito, a French-trained pastry chef…read morewho studied at the prestigious Ferrandi school in Paris, brings a beautiful French-Japanese style to her pastries, combining classic French technique with Japanese flavors. If you go in summer do not skip the Japanese ice, The ice is flown in from Japan, and I had the strawberry. It was absolutely delicious--light, delicate, and incredibly refreshing. It's a special seasonal treat you won't want to miss. I also took a picture of the Matcha ice. I purchased the strawberry ganache pastry and also got a Matcha ice drink to go on ice. Everything was absolutely phenomenal. I also always appreciate a self-serve water station that's so pretty and maintained. Every aspect of Le Hérisson is so elevated, beautiful, and thoughtfully curated. My only little suggestion would be to consider putting the more delicate pastries, like the raspberry ganache I ordered, in a small box rather than a paper bag. Something this beautiful deserves to arrive looking just as beautiful--and mine unfortunately got a little smooshed on the takeout What an amazing hidden treasure to have right here in Simi Valley. A French-Japanese pâtisserie this special feels like such a wonderful find, and the easy parking makes it even better. Thank you! Support local.

I finally tried Le Harisson, the French-Japanese café and patisserie in Simi Valley, and I am so…read morehappy I did! I honestly don't know why I waited so long because wow everything was delicious. The flavors were bold, rich, and absolutely delightful. I ordered the Popeye, a fresh-baked puff pastry with egg, bacon, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, along with the Caprese Danish, which was my absolute favorite! It reminded me of a margherita pizza, and I will definitely be ordering it again. For my drink, I got the Iced Chocolate Blend, and the little girl in me was screaming with excitement it was so rich and delicious, almost like a lightly thick chocolate malt. It definitely did not disappoint! The restaurant itself is super cute, with both indoor and outdoor seating available and awesome music playing throughout the café, which creates such a fun and lively atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and worked hard to keep up with the morning crowd, all while greeting everyone with a smile. One suggestion: Le Harisson should showcase their drinks more because the Iced Chocolate Blend deserves way more attention. Highly recommend! They also have a great variety Matcha and Japanese Teas MUST TRY!

Not from here, but we always stop at Makenna for coffee when in the area. I really like the house…read moreblend, and my wife really likes the Kona roast. There's always a friendly face behind the counter. This time it was Simeon who made us feel like regulars here!

Ran in to grab a medium coffee. My kids love this place so I thought I'd try it…read more The coffee was fine. The staff was hustling handling orders. However, I need to make a recommendation. When someone just orders a medium drip coffee (nothing else), can the cashier guy turn around, pour a coffee and hand it back to me? I had to wait about 15 mintues for a simple cup of coffee.

To be honest, I googled "lunch" and decided to give this place a try on a whim, I am SO glad I did!…read moreThis will now be my GO TO breakfast/lunch spot! The bagels are unique and SO good! Soft and chewy, everything you want in a fresh bagel! I got the club sandwich with the jalapeño bagel, FIRE!! Will be back, a lot!

What a wonderful new spot! Delicious food with a side of great customer service! My coworkers and I…read morehave been here 6 times in the last four weeks! Great bagels! The freshness is wonderful. The prices are great! Breakfast burritos are so good and filling! The salsa fresh and good! Definitely a great spot for breakfast or lunch! Also the croissants are worth every single penny!

We ordered an iced orange matcha and an iced white chocolate mocha latte with coconut milk. Both…read moredrinks were tasty! I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese, which they offered to toast for me. The food came out pretty quickly and the person taking my order was pretty patient with me taking my time to look at their menu. The ambiance was nice too - it seems like a cozy enough place for people to hang out and I even saw someone working on their laptop for awhile. I will say the foods looked good but seemed a little pricey for the service size, so I avoided ordering anything else this time. Might check them out in the future.

Finally got to stop by here. I noticed their hours have been inconsistent since I was checking on…read moretheir IG and they would post if they were closed that day or not. Anywho, I came on a Saturday around noon time and it wasn't packed but there were some people inside sitting down. Obviously there's a lot of greenery and feels like a small oasis. If you want to come in to read a book or do work then this would be such an ideal spot especially if you want to feel like you're outside. I decided to get the iced horchata latte with cardamom. Initially I was going to get that with soy milk but came out a little over $10!! lol wow I wasn't going to pay that much for a coffee. Alternative milk is $1 more and to add a spice is $.75 so I decided to stay w the cardamom since I love cardamom and don't come across that spice at coffee shops much but I don't know if their selection of spices is to charge more. I found the shop to be overpriced for an average tasting latte. It wasn't bad but it was also nothing crazily amazing and I've had better and it does not cost $10. The parking is easy since it's at the Simi Town Center which sadly not a lot is opened there and it's pretty dead so you'll find enough parking.

Got to check this spot out after hearing about it! I had no idea where it was and on my way to…read moreSprouts I saw it so I was like I have to stop by! I went inside and I am a coffee and chocolate lover so I was in awe when I came inside. And of course I had to get my chocolate treat since I didn't have any at home. The shop has this warm, cozy vibe to it. There's seating outside but also all the way in the back. There's an expresso bar in the back and a cute vintage looking set up where you can sit down and enjoy your coffee and treat. I got some chocolate barks (dark chocolate almond bark, milk chocolate almond bark, sugar free milk chocolate almond bark) and the sugar free peanut butter cup and the dark chocolate tiramisu truffle which the girl said is their most popular item. I also got the chocolate chip cookie and omg! Really enjoyed it! It wasn't hard or too soft. It was crispy enough and if you do like it on the softer side, just a little bit in the microwave and it'll come out just right. It tasted like it just came out from the oven. I didn't get coffee because it was too late in the day but I happen to be around the next day and stopped by to get a latte! Although they dont have their flavored lattes on the menu they do have different ones you just gotta ask. I got the iced hazelnut latte which was so good, not a lot of ice, and only $4.50 for a 16oz! I'm excited to know where it is and can't wait to come back! There's a lot of parking since it's in the big shopping center right next to Sprouts.

Huge fan of Dr. Conkeys and come here all the time. Used to work next door so it is my go to. The…read moredrinks are usually great, and the pastries are delicious. Recently, however, the drinks have been off. If I pay $5 plus a tip for a drink, then I'd expect the drinks to actually be full. The past few times I've gone, I've gotten drinks that aren't full for some reason. Nearly 1/4th of the cup is empty. Just a bit disappointing and I'll definitely say something in person next time.