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.

Today I got the congee with two sunny-side-up eggs, and it did NOT sit well with me... an hour…read morelater, I had the runs lol. The pastries looked good, though! The service was excellent

Best matcha latte in my life. They told me where to find it to buy some to have at home. Walked…read moreacross the street (ish) to the tea place to buy this matcha. Banana pancakes! I love it here.

Service here is outstanding! Our second time here while visiting Ojai. Good coffee and food. We…read morerecently had breakfast here. My little one didn't like the GF Banana pancakes. We asked for regular ones but they didn't have any. Instead they offered sourdough bread and jam which was a hit. Ambiance is great, friendly and welcomed kids. Recommend to stop by!

Kylee and Alyx have been super, super sweet, courteous, polite and accommodating, literally going…read moreabove and beyond. The food was great! Highly recommended!

I stopped in at this casual eatery for a late lunch. You order at a window and sit in the large…read morecovered patio area or at one of the few booths inside; your food is brought to you. I ordered the BLT Toast (toasted sourdough, basil, goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, bacon crumbles, chives, and hot honey). I wasn't sure what to expect until I was presented with an open-faced "sandwich". It looked tricky to actually pick up so I went with fork & knife. The flavors were great and I really liked it. Although I honestly thought it was overpriced. I also had a bottle of root beer which was refreshing on this hot day. They have their own lot so there is plenty of parking. It's a great laid-back place for a casual bite.

Loved this chill spot for a snack, affogato (of course), and a Bev…read more I loved the charcuterie option where you pick your cheeses from the fridge and their staff creates a charcuterie board for you. The veggies were not my favorite, but really great deal and option to share with friends. Great outdoor patio options to sit down. Water station outside (not the coldest), and overall nice staff.

Cute brunch/lunch/dessert stop in Ojai! I came here for the viral matcha affogato and it was pretty…read moregood. The dessert seems to be made with soft serve using real vanilla bean as I noticed the speckles in the ice cream. The soft serve was creamy and not too sweet and the matcha topped on it was delicious. The matcha used seemed to be of good quality and didn't taste bitter nor dry. However, this was pretty overpriced for $15 for a small cup of soft serve with some matcha poured on top. I'm wondering if it's pricey because of the vanilla bean used in the soft serve. Regardless, I did enjoy this dessert and it's a good option for a dessert stop after a meal. They also have food here and I would come back to try the food. They have limited indoor seating and tables, but seem to have a decent amount of them outside.

If you're looking for comfort food with a side of nostalgia, Bonnie Lu's Country Café is basically…read morea time machine disguised as a diner. Walking in feels like somebody hit play on a 1978 jukebox and never stopped in the best way possible. Between the down home atmosphere, the classic comfort food, and the steady soundtrack of 70s and 80s hits, I half expected to see my aunt serving meatloaf while debating disco vs. Fleetwood Mac. The service top notch! The vibe is pure small-town Americana. No fake trendy farmhouse aesthetic. No $22 avocado toast. Just good people, solid food, endless coffee refills, and music that makes you want to stay for "one more cup." If you grew up anywhere near a family diner, this place feels familiar the second you walk through the door.

We love breakfast/brunch and were very fortunate to find this place during our Ojai weekend. First…read moreoff the service was impeccable. And the decor provided a very homey feel. The food was absolutely perfect! My omelette was cooked to perfection and those country potatoes were delicious! Banana pancakes were yummy too! Everything we wanted for a weekend breakfast.

Ojai Rotie slaps. As in this place is so stinking good…read more I've been here twice now and just the flavors they get on the skin of the chicken, or in their side dishes is insane. I especially loved their manoushe (pita-like bread) which was so tasty. The chicken is moist and flavorful (even the breast!) and I probably didn't need to get the 3 dips to share with my husband, but every single one was great. My favorite was the eggplant dip - that one I was eating by itself it was so chunky and delicious. My only gripe is that you have to be seated and then you leave to go order - I'm always worried that they're not going to remember that I'm sitting there and give my spot to someone else lol. And sometimes you have to wait to get in and be seated, and then you have to go stand in line to wait again to order. When it's not super busy, it's a dream spot to eat, but when it's busy, it can be a little bit of a pain. Still worth it in my opinion, though!

I had a pleasant lunch for two for my girlfriend's birthday. We were seated promptly after opening…read more(seemed like quite a wait if you didn't have a reservation after the dining area filled up). We appreciated the backyard-like atmosphere, and I scrambled to the counter to order once the doors opened. We ate the hummus (fresh, tangy, more than enough for two people), a half chicken with the cauliflower and carrots (perfect for two people, well seasoned chicken but the texture of the cauliflower/carrots was limp/underwhelming), and split a lemonade (didn't really taste much lavender). Would come back, probably would opt for a sandwich next time.

I actually really loved my lunch experience at Highly Likely, with the exception of a few flies…read morethat were around inside the building which I really dislike when eating inside. But aside from that, the food was delicious. I ordered their good turkey sando and it did not disappoint - the flavors were so tasty for a turkey sandwich and the pickles they came with were amazing! Also I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was not only enormous but so rich and chocolatey and salty but in the best way. I really liked it here and would love to come back!

Came here after missing brunch hours at the golf course nearby which ended way earlier than normal…read more(we actually got there well before then but had to be waited to be seated but anywayy..) Food here was amazing and the service and workers I would say even better. Super cute spot for a date or if you just wanna hang out and still see the mountains of Ojai all around cuz they got big windows everywhere. Nothing but good things to say about this place so check them out. You won't be disappointed

The Farmer and the Cook -- Fresh Finds Off the Main Road…read more I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in for the first time, but The Farmer and the Cook won me over pretty quickly. It's bright, clean, and has this easy organic warmth to it... the kind of place that feels like it was put together by people who actually care. Right off the main road, easy to find, and the family vibes are real. It's the kind of spot you want to linger in. If you're navigating dietary restrictions, this place is a quiet goldmine. Strong gluten free options, a genuinely vegan friendly menu, and plenty of vegetarian choices too... so everyone at the table actually gets to eat something they're excited about. That's rarer than it should be. The food? Solid. I went with the raw tacos, sopes, and huarache; all filling, all fairly priced for the area. The raw tacos especially surprised me... fresh, flavorful, and not in a "I wish this was a real taco" kind of way. These hold their own. Service was quick and most of the staff had a warm, genuine energy about them. The one small snag; the cashier seemed to be having a rough one. A little gruff, made me feel like my first visit was mildly inconvenient for them. It happens, we all have bad days, but first impressions do stick a little. Overall though, I'm absolutely coming back. There's more on that menu calling my name and an atmosphere that makes it easy to slow down for a bit. Whether you're vegan, gluten free, or just looking for something fresh and honest... this one's worth the stop.

A really difficult review to write. On the one hand, decent food, and decent environment…read more On the other hand, very dramatic and poorly managed "community" space. I was poisoned there with food that I am allergic to by a spiteful employee. Management not only never apologized, they never did anything. The results were lab tested. I went over and above to give them a chance to be civil and professional, and they came up a complete blank. So sad

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and then again for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday since we…read morewere staying for the weekend. The food here is pretty good, which is what you would expect of a restaurant on property of a luxury resort. The hamachi crudo was laughably small so maybe opt out if you're starving or plan to order more than 1 order. Really enjoyed the scallop entree and their Parker house rolls. Breakfast was great - highly recommend the French toast with a side of whipped cream. Service was disappointingly slow both times. The brunch service was better than dinner but our food took so long the first night (I want to say close to or over 30 minutes). I would expect better at an establishment like this. Ambiance is nice with outdoor seating (not sure if they even have indoor seating). There were a ton of flies though at brunch, which dampened the experience.

4.5 Stars Highly recommend their Sunday brunch - the…read moreselection is quite extensive, from seafood, to made-to-order omelettes, to pastries, to lunch items like pasta. The highlight for me were the giant cocktail tiger shrimp - so plump and tender, and those alone made the cost worth it for me! Be mindful that unfortunately there are flies and bees which may approach your food, especially if you have seafood shells - you can ask a server for one of the fans at your table to keep away those bugs. We also had a slight hiccup with our OpenTable reservation where in our communications with the restaurant they told us they could accommodate an earlier time but the hostess told us that it did not update in their system - fortunately we were still able to be seated at the earlier time, but at a slightly less ideal table further from the view.

The food here is exceptional and the service is superb. Attentive without hovering and everyone…read morewho works here is so welcoming and friendly - always with smiles on their faces. The ambience is clean and quaint with assorted pictures of local favorite Johnny Cash on the walls. I honestly question the 2 disatisfied reviews regarding customer service or the food being bland but, as you'll see from the overwhelming majority of reviews, this simply isn't the case :) Prices are beyond reasonable (especially for this area). My personal favorite are the Lemon Ricotta pancakes - so delicious!

I had a ride to take some hschool kids up to "the camp". I do this every year and I've seen this…read morecafe place but as time would have it I didn't stop for a neal. Today was different...and on the way home I stopped. Now it was later in the morning but I had breakfast on my mind. Once inside I saw the counter and there I sat. Coffee arrived a moment later and I was reading the menu. Simple and to the point, the carne asada omelet that sounds good, no potatoes fresh fruit please. It wasn't long and my breakfast arrived. Nothing fancy here Omelet and a bowl of fruit. The Omelet looked small at first but once I realized the amount of carne asada and I was sold. This bad boy was full of it asada that is and the best mix of different fruit I've seen in a long time My choice of bread was a biscuit with a dab of gravy. Gravy tasted like dry mix with a little help from the cook, good but not to memorable on parker house roll size and was "with" so..no complaint. I gobbled the breakfast and swore I'd stop in on my run to pick up the kids. We'll see. Needless to say this is a no nonsense cafe. This is a no fluff diner, the interior is quite stark, blank but I wasn't here for frills or the romance. The delicious carne asada Omelet made my stop worthwhile and certainly worthy of four star Later Foodguy-Martin