10 Best Coffee Shops in Ojai

“Beautiful, modern space. Fantastic coffee and breakfast - the sesame pancake with the lemon drizzle is 💣. Lunch options are solid. I only had dinner once, and the schnitzel was crispy and great. I forget which starter I got but it was yummy, if a little (surprisingly!) spicy.

Their cocktail menu is good, and the bartenders are capable and can make anything. I chat sometimes with the head of coffee and the GM, and they're lovely humans running a tight ship. And local, if that matters to you.

It's also a great co-working space during the week when the LA crowds are gone and other spots might be busy. Oh, and their A/C is bomb!“

“I simply love Coffee Connection, great service, great vibe, and most importantly, great coffee! They use Centri coffee for their coffee shots which I find to be tasty and complex in taste. I would recommend this place to both locals and tourists.“

“Super cute local coffee shop with solid breakfast and lunch. Specifically their cashew milk made in house is yum.

The staff is wonderful and warm (hey Andrew! hey Corey!), and the book wall makes the space warm and inviting (and provides good gift options). Outdoor patio is spacious, though make sure you find an umbrella to escape the heat.

It gets quiet enough to do laptop work mid morning and then after the lunch rush. The Sunday morning farmers market rush is real, so be prepared to wait (or buy tamales from the tamale stand next door).“

“Great little coffee place just behind the main street in Ojai. Coffee is fantastic. Nice bold strong taste. And they also have all kinds of non-dairy organic options for milk.

Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quieter place to grab a delicious cup of coffee.“

“A must-visit for foodies! (5/5 Green Stars) I really liked the kombucha flight experience here. The place was relaxing haven on a rainy day, with friendly staff, board games to try and magazines to read. The Pink Moment was a favorite – it’s made from green tea, raw honey, ginger, hibiscus, orange zest and the jun culture. Technically, the culture is known as “jun” rather than a kombucha “SCOBY”. Kombucha is usually made by fermenting black tea and refined sugar while jun is made from green tea and raw honey. I learned something new today – two things, actaully! The other is that SCOBY stands for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.” Anyway, even without strong flavors added (for example, the Om, which had just a little blackberry and lavender) Revel’s kombucha (jun!) tastes amazing. Perhaps even more enjoyable was the vegan charcuterie plate – vegan cheese and salami with crackers, olives and apricots. The vegan cheese was from Conscious Cultures in NY and the salami was from Renegade Foods. Honesty, I’ve never had better vegan cheese, and I’ve tried quite a few. There were two pretty sizeable chunks of cheese, in the styles of brie and blue, and each did really taste like the dairy equivalent. Another microbiology side-note: both brie and blue cheeses get a lot of their flavor from the Penicillium fungi that they are inoculated with, rather than the milk itself. So congrats to Conscious Cultures for figuring that out, and thanks to Revel for introducing them to me! I hope that charcuterie plate is still available as I don’t see it on the current webpage. I’m giving Revel Kombucha 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: • The kombucha is made from organic green tea and organic honey and various additions such as organic ginger, blackberry, orange zest, etc., depending on the flavor. • Besides being almost always organic, many ingredients are local too – like the oranges, of course! • The food on offer was great – the vegan charcuterie board introduced us to new products like amazing brie and blue cheeses from Conscious Cultures. • I appreciate that they let me purchase a liter of kombucha by refilling my Sigg flask. They also provide re-useable glass bottles for buying kombucha to-go.“

“Not only was the food delicious but it was visually appealing as well!“

“Roasters is my go to place to work from in Ojai. The atmosphere is so cozy, the owner and baristas so incredibly welcoming to all, the lattes and food delicious! It’s a special place to me .. my late husband actually became friends with Stacey first, he was from Tanzania and they bonded over coffee growing and roasting that he was interested in from his native country. Because of their friendship, he would often bring me gifts (mugs, pastries..) from her and it became our go to place for a coffee date. He would always buy the coffee cake which he might have HALF a bite of but he knew I would eat it all if he got it but that I wouldn’t l order it myself :) I have many happy memories here with him, and since he passed I am creating more. It’s such a safe and cozy place to read or work or chat with other patrons. Love this place!“

“First time at Rory’s other place, and wow what a great experience. I loved everything I ordered. The rice bowl with mushrooms was absolutely delicious and a great gluten-free and dairy free option. The pickles and kimchi are both made in house, huge plus! I got the GF and vegan thumbprint cookie, also delicious! Also got an iced hojicha matcha, perfect pick me up for the hot mid-morning. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Seating area was cute and clean. I can’t wait to go back!“

“My favorite place ❤️I can’t go a day without my coffee“

“Had your Jalapeno Double Cheese burger. It is excellent hope it stays around for awhile.“