“This is a must have place when stopping in Ojai. The burgers, the bowls, the booze. You can't beat the atmosphere, the food, or the drinks. You can catch the sunshine on the back patio or sunset on the front porch. Views of the mountains out the back porch too. Must have some Japanese food when in Ojai. My favorite drink is the Kubota sake, but you must ask them to heat it up for the best tasting experience.“
“Original Post (12/28/23): I went there in the fall. A friend drove me from Santa Barbara to Ojai specifically to go to Cafe Boku to try their vegan Reuben sandwiches. I really like vegan Reubens and was hoping to try theirs. We arrived a few minutes after 3 - and although their web site stated that they were open until 5, the cashier told us that the kitchen closed at 3! We had to go to Hip instead, which I really did not want to do. They will get a chance to redeem themselves today, as I am once again going to try to eat at the restaurant. However, this time I called ahead - and although the message on their answering system stated that they were open until 5 - I chose to speak directly to someone there, and once again was told that they will close at 3. This time we will get there before 3, and I hope to be able to update this review with a more favorable.one. UPDATE (1/8/24): We returned on Thursday, 12/28/23. I was hoping to be able to state that their phone message and web site reflected their current hours. However, as of last night the phone message still claims that they are open until 5 - which is incorrect, the sign in their door shows a closing time of 3 for all open days. The web site shows 3 for most days, and 4 for a few. I would strongly suggest calling and talking to a person before going. This time we got to try their food. We both ordered the mushroom Reuben. It was a very good mushroom sandwich, but did not taste very much like a Reuben. My friend and I also both wished that the sandwiches had more filling (mushrooms and sauerkraut). The bread was sour dough - not pumpernickel - but it was a very good sourdough. I would order it again, but I would like to try other items on their menu. Unfortunately, the items that I am most interested in trying (the flat bread and the soup) are currently not available. The service was excellent - and we were even comped a part of our to go order to help make up for the disastrous first visit. We were also told that they are now completely vegan - so I can give them more than 3 stars. Updated from previous review on 2024-01-08“
“I walked in and automatically knew I loved the place because first impression: community fliers all in front window on patio with local events, coming in the door (all the locals seem ready to hold the door open for people !) fresh gorgeous healthy clean produce, SOOO MANY organic pantry items unique and high quality.Purchasing a breakfast burrito it was hot! with steaming hot salsa. It was so good!! Love the vegan options. Delicious vegan & gluten free pastries.Clean. Communal. Welcoming.Only visiting from Los Angeles but I’ll probably be back before my trip is over.Parking: Parking but fills up fast. It’s a popular spot!Kid-friendliness: Little munchkins around get friendly smiles“