Frontside Cafe

1070 E Front St, Ventura
(805) 628-9566

Recent Reviews

Melissa J.

Cutely decorated quaint cafe. I was charging my car across the street and had to use the restroom when I discovered this place. They must have the beat banana bread I have ever had. The cream cheese spread and toasted warm bread is absolutely delicious!!

A Betancourth

First timer! Loved my coffee while I waited for my breakfast togo. Even though they missed an item in my to go order....it was still worth it! As I was eating my Auzzie breakfast, I didn't miss the missing sausage at all. It was that good! I will definitely be back again. No worries...loved every bite!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Full Aussie Breakfast

Jon G.

The coffee, great. The avocado toast, exceptional. But the sausage ? Who on earth sous-vides a sausage. Seriously. You know the phrase, nobody wants to know what's in the sausage. That's why you cook it so you can't identify the bits of meat, gristle and fat individually. I don't care if Bouncer the dog from neighbors is in it, I just don't want to be able to identify the tail.

Anna H.

Great food in a cool setting!! Counter service is good! Pricing was fair! In a good location and easy to access

Sarah B.

High hopes for Frontside and while we enjoyed the ambiance and potatoes, everything else was meh. A bit of a wait on busy Saturday, but we weren't in a hurry so we weren't bothered. We stood in line placed our order and paid prior to sitting. It felt very transactional, but understood this was probably for efficiency. We order a coffee and a flat white, basic breakfast that came with eggs, toast, potatoes and substituted fresh fruit for the meat. Added extra eggs and a pastry. The pastry was given as soon as we paid and we were seated. We waited about 20 minutes and our food came minus the additional eggs. The potatoes were heavenly. Crispy and seasoned to perfection. The second order of eggs came about 15 minutes after we received our food and were undercooked. The pastry we ordered was okay, but not what we expected. I understand they are quite busy during peak times, but we just didn't enjoy the experience. I do believe this was just a one off and would return to try something else. Loved the Aussie meets Cali menu and vibe. Will return and try something different.

Jennifer R.

I was at front side Café I bought an expensive salad with chicken. They never brought it out. Meanwhile, my daughter finished her entire meal. I finally told them and they said they had lost the ticket and they would remake it quickly. More than 10 minutes later, it was still not ready. My lunch break was used up. I decided to just get a refund and at that moment my solid came out in it to go box. I never even offered to refund it for me. As I was walking out they said, do you want a cookie? Um no. If you're on your hour lunch break. The food is good.

Karina T.

Delicious! Came to catch up with a couple of girl friends. There was plenty of seating when we arrived and were told to sit to reserve our seat and then go to the front and order when we were ready. So glad we did that as it got super busy shortly after. Everything we ordered was so good. We also ordered their banana bread which I highly recommend, sweet and moist. They also had spritzers and a wine menu which I will be coming back to try during their lunch time.

Penelope E

I love coming here with my best friend. We always get the Avocado toast with smoked salmon (SO GOOD) it has fresh pickled veggies and fresh spicy greens, some kind of nuts and a very generous amount of zesty mashed avocado. I always get a hot matcha latte, I am a barista so I am very picky with my lattes and every time I get one here it is perfectly balanced and steamed to perfection. Everyone working there is so sweet. They also have a selection of baked things, we shared a cinnamon roll this morning, also very good. My favorite spot for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smashed Avocado Toast

Carlee N.

WOW! I have never had such amazing avocado toast! I was nervous at first but my mouth dropped with the first bite, it is so delicious. The service was fast and the restaurant has such good vibes. My husband got the full Aussie Brekkie and loved that as well. The potatoes and jam are one of a kind!

Sarah Deleon

Great food. We arrived at a super busy time for breakfast. We were met with a kind and friendly staff. There was a little bit of confusion on how seating worked, but we eventually told where to be seated once food was ordered.Food was AMAZING! the aussie breakfast and brekkie roll hot the spot! Every item that passed by us on the way to other tables also looks delicious ?.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Brekkie Roll

Addy E

Food is great, customer service could be better/more welcoming.

Drea Lopez

The food is always good but after visiting various times can say that the staff could be friendlier, particularly the one lady that is always up at the front. The wait to Ask for basic things like utensils or a to go box is also kind of ridiculous. 3 stars tho because the food is good. Please also offer the toasted banana bread in a smaller portion.

Negar

Food tastes really good, fresh and different with creative twists, and spices bringing out delicious flavors. Had Aussie full breakfast, side salad and a cappuccino, all were good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Full Aussie Breakfast

Elaine Sanders

Went on a Saturday, was very busy but still good service. Good espresso and one of the best açaí bowls I’ve had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Açai Bowl

Jenna Choquette

Frontside Cafe is awesome and my favorite spot in town to get brunch. I've been many times, including one of the pop-up dinners (corn agnolotti 5eva), and the food is always incredible. Clean flavors, quality ingredients, and gorgeous plating. And the pastries! Flaky layers! The banana bread! The staff are all so lovely, and the plant and patio games are strong.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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