I really wanted to like Rory’s Other Place, but this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. The ordering area is a narrow little corridor that can barely fit two people side by side, so if there’s even a small line, you’re basically standing shoulder to shoulder with strangers while trying to decide what to eat.
I ordered the Korean bowl with pork belly, and it was… rough. Everything on the plate besides the pork and rice was pickled…kimchi cucumber, kimchi, pickled bean sprouts, pickled cabbage. It was all piled together so that every bite just tasted like — well kimchi. The pork itself was bland and completely drowned out by all the acidity. There was also a soft boiled egg plopped in the middle that was so undercooked I genuinely don’t know how they were able to peel it without it collapsing.
To make matters worse, they give you soy sauce to pour over the entire dish, which somehow made it even saltier The cracked bowls didn’t help either. It’s hard to enjoy your meal when the dishes look like they’ve been through a few too many dishwasher cycles. It just didn’t feel clean.
The area to sit is hardly shaded, and on warmer days can be uncomfortable. The silverware and water station are sitting in the same unshaded patio. The water was warm, no ice available, and served in metal cups that also harnessed the beautiful warm California day…
I usually try to find a silver lining, but this one was a total miss. Between the uncomfortable setup and the truly unpleasant flavors, I left unbelievably disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Isabella Fernandez (v4kcy)
I liked the matcha I just hope next time the ice cream machine works! but shout out to the workers who were so kind to add a strawberry substitute for me :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
taylor marie
They kindly let me order a granola bowl with oatmilk instead of yogurt, which I really appreciated. The fruit was fresh, the portion size was perfect, and the granola was sweet and hearty!
Tyson Maynes
Loved the breakfast burrito and Korean bowl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison Li
Couldn’t taste the matcha and a difference that it was buffalo milk. Still delicious though! Just don’t think it was worth $12.
Cookie was incredibly good though. Blew me away
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
mel dacquel
Came here for dessert, specifically the matcha affogato. It was pretty good but the volume of ice cream and matcha you get isnt proportional to what you pay. The matcha had a good flavor but definitely not worth it for what you get.
Its centrally located on the downtown strip. You can check out the museum, park, Bart's bookstore and a lot of the restaurants and bars from here. We parked at the parking area across the Dutchess and stopped by here a few times while we walked around. The second time we used the restroom and I l tried the hojicha latte. That was pretty tasty well worth it for the price. Would definitely give it a shot for those that have never tried a matcha affogato.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
GWEN TALIFERO
They make a really nice seed sandwich. And their soup is also good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jon Mask
Ice cream was some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Kaiden
Great place for a glass of hojicha latte or a matcha latte! But the best thing out of everything was their olive oil drizzled buffalo milk soft serve! We tried all the flavors of the soft serve! Originally we came because of the raving reviews we heard about the matcha afogato and the coffee afogato but the chocolate sundae was good as well. But the best out of all of them was the sea salt and the olive oil. It made it even creamy with a pinch a salt that made the sweetness even deeper! I would recommend this to anyone who is visiting Ojai!
They have some interesting food ideas and the sandwiches are quite tasty. They don’t seem to know how to make coffee, though. Quite overpriced for what it is. I think there’s a premium for being seen there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
David Krivit
Great hedged garden in back and clean to eat in plus nice folks and good food and coffee. Had a yogurt granola and toast plus hot chocolate and coffees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S G
Rory's Other Place is the best of the best small-town gem with world-class coffee, baking and wine programs. A treasure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saul Germaine
Rory's Other Place is the best of the best small-town gem with world-class coffee, baking and wine programs. A treasure!
I really wanted to like Rory’s Other Place, but this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. The ordering area is a narrow little corridor that can barely fit two people side by side, so if there’s even a small line, you’re basically standing shoulder to shoulder with strangers while trying to decide what to eat.
I ordered the Korean bowl with pork belly, and it was… rough. Everything on the plate besides the pork and rice was pickled…kimchi cucumber, kimchi, pickled bean sprouts, pickled cabbage. It was all piled together so that every bite just tasted like — well kimchi. The pork itself was bland and completely drowned out by all the acidity. There was also a soft boiled egg plopped in the middle that was so undercooked I genuinely don’t know how they were able to peel it without it collapsing.
To make matters worse, they give you soy sauce to pour over the entire dish, which somehow made it even saltier The cracked bowls didn’t help either. It’s hard to enjoy your meal when the dishes look like they’ve been through a few too many dishwasher cycles. It just didn’t feel clean.
The area to sit is hardly shaded, and on warmer days can be uncomfortable. The silverware and water station are sitting in the same unshaded patio. The water was warm, no ice available, and served in metal cups that also harnessed the beautiful warm California day…
I usually try to find a silver lining, but this one was a total miss. Between the uncomfortable setup and the truly unpleasant flavors, I left unbelievably disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I liked the matcha I just hope next time the ice cream machine works! but shout out to the workers who were so kind to add a strawberry substitute for me :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They kindly let me order a granola bowl with oatmilk instead of yogurt, which I really appreciated. The fruit was fresh, the portion size was perfect, and the granola was sweet and hearty!
Loved the breakfast burrito and Korean bowl
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Couldn’t taste the matcha and a difference that it was buffalo milk. Still delicious though! Just don’t think it was worth $12.
Cookie was incredibly good though. Blew me away
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came here for dessert, specifically the matcha affogato. It was pretty good but the volume of ice cream and matcha you get isnt proportional to what you pay. The matcha had a good flavor but definitely not worth it for what you get.
Its centrally located on the downtown strip. You can check out the museum, park, Bart's bookstore and a lot of the restaurants and bars from here. We parked at the parking area across the Dutchess and stopped by here a few times while we walked around. The second time we used the restroom and I l tried the hojicha latte. That was pretty tasty well worth it for the price. Would definitely give it a shot for those that have never tried a matcha affogato.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
They make a really nice seed sandwich. And their soup is also good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ice cream was some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for a glass of hojicha latte or a matcha latte! But the best thing out of everything was their olive oil drizzled buffalo milk soft serve!
We tried all the flavors of the soft serve! Originally we came because of the raving reviews we heard about the matcha afogato and the coffee afogato but the chocolate sundae was good as well. But the best out of all of them was the sea salt and the olive oil. It made it even creamy with a pinch a salt that made the sweetness even deeper! I would recommend this to anyone who is visiting Ojai!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A magical Cafe! So in love and delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Loved this place. 5-stars all around.
Jeffrey Balkind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve, Salmon Plate
They have some interesting food ideas and the sandwiches are quite tasty. They don’t seem to know how to make coffee, though. Quite overpriced for what it is. I think there’s a premium for being seen there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great hedged garden in back and clean to eat in plus nice folks and good food and coffee. Had a yogurt granola and toast plus hot chocolate and coffees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rory's Other Place is the best of the best small-town gem with world-class coffee, baking and wine programs. A treasure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rory's Other Place is the best of the best small-town gem with world-class coffee, baking and wine programs. A treasure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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