I stopped by Immigrant Son Caffe for breakfast and had a really great experience. I ordered the Giovanni omelet and it was fantastic — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and filling without being heavy. You can tell they care about what comes out of the kitchen.
The outdoor seating is a big plus. It’s a really nice spot to sit, relax, and just enjoy being downtown. Great atmosphere, comfortable vibe, and a good place to start your morning.
Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Everything felt smooth and welcoming.
If you’re looking for a solid breakfast spot in Ventura with good energy and quality food, this is definitely one worth checking out. I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Warren
The food and service was amazing! Thank you so much, we'll be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rodrigo M
Two people in our group of eight got food poisoning from here from two completely different dishes.
Amanda Coleman
A wonderful surprise. Great food (had the chicken bacon avo sandwich and meatballs *chefs kiss*), Great drinks (mimosa and chai tea, yum). And as mentioned before, great, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody
I went for lunch and really wanted to love this place, but the food ultimately landed somewhere in the middle for me. It wasn’t bad by any means, just not memorable.
The service, however, was excellent. Our waiter checked in on us multiple times, was genuinely attentive, and the food came out quickly, which I really appreciated.
I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich with a side Caesar salad. The chicken parm was the highlight — good tang in the sauce and nicely seasoned breading, though it was a little on the dry side. The Caesar salad was pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. I also tried one of the limited-time health juice options, which wasn’t for me at all, though I can see how others might enjoy it.
Overall, great service and a pleasant experience, but the food didn’t quite live up to the hype for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Stephanie Lopez
Really cute little restaurant & cafe, ambiance is very warm but modern, the food is great, and the service is awesome. Luis was so friendly and funny, will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy T
Laid back atmosphere. Love the food. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The food presentation is always amazing. No wait for lunch on a Tuesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lillie McMullen
Nice little cafe, great outdoor seating. The food was very tasty, and the service was nice. A little overpriced, particularly for the salads, but a cute spot overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yair Vadai
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benny
Immigrant Son Cafe in Ventura is a must-visit! The bacon here is absolutely unreal—seriously, don't miss it. We also loved the tasty holiday coffee drinks. Best of all, it’s dog-friendly, so we could bring our pup along. Big thanks to our server, Alvaro, for the excellent service!
if you don't go here you are missing out the food is delicious. The staff is great and you can tell the owner has a big heart. Also, remember there is one in Ventura on Main Street next to the movie theater and the other is in oxnard in the collection across from REI enjoy the food
Kathryn Soriano
A hidden gem in Ventura that has tasty, authentic Italian food! My husband and I both enjoyed the pasta we got served in homemade bread bowls: carbonara and chicken alla vodka. They also have a delicious breakfast too! Highly recommend if you like Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tianling Wan
The Shrimp Fra Diavolo is much more spicy than what I would like, but I am open to come again to try other dishes. Overall great concept and service.
I stopped by Immigrant Son Caffe for breakfast and had a really great experience. I ordered the Giovanni omelet and it was fantastic — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and filling without being heavy. You can tell they care about what comes out of the kitchen.
The outdoor seating is a big plus. It’s a really nice spot to sit, relax, and just enjoy being downtown. Great atmosphere, comfortable vibe, and a good place to start your morning.
Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Everything felt smooth and welcoming.
If you’re looking for a solid breakfast spot in Ventura with good energy and quality food, this is definitely one worth checking out. I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service was amazing! Thank you so much, we'll be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Two people in our group of eight got food poisoning from here from two completely different dishes.
A wonderful surprise. Great food (had the chicken bacon avo sandwich and meatballs *chefs kiss*), Great drinks (mimosa and chai tea, yum). And as mentioned before, great, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went for lunch and really wanted to love this place, but the food ultimately landed somewhere in the middle for me. It wasn’t bad by any means, just not memorable.
The service, however, was excellent. Our waiter checked in on us multiple times, was genuinely attentive, and the food came out quickly, which I really appreciated.
I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich with a side Caesar salad. The chicken parm was the highlight — good tang in the sauce and nicely seasoned breading, though it was a little on the dry side. The Caesar salad was pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. I also tried one of the limited-time health juice options, which wasn’t for me at all, though I can see how others might enjoy it.
Overall, great service and a pleasant experience, but the food didn’t quite live up to the hype for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Really cute little restaurant & cafe, ambiance is very warm but modern, the food is great, and the service is awesome. Luis was so friendly and funny, will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laid back atmosphere. Love the food. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The food presentation is always amazing. No wait for lunch on a Tuesday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little cafe, great outdoor seating. The food was very tasty, and the service was nice. A little overpriced, particularly for the salads, but a cute spot overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Immigrant Son Cafe in Ventura is a must-visit! The bacon here is absolutely unreal—seriously, don't miss it. We also loved the tasty holiday coffee drinks. Best of all, it’s dog-friendly, so we could bring our pup along. Big thanks to our server, Alvaro, for the excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food was amazing!!! The water was horrible!!!
if you don't go here you are missing out the food is delicious. The staff is great and you can tell the owner has a big heart. Also, remember there is one in Ventura on Main Street next to the movie theater and the other is in oxnard in the collection across from REI enjoy the food
A hidden gem in Ventura that has tasty, authentic Italian food! My husband and I both enjoyed the pasta we got served in homemade bread bowls: carbonara and chicken alla vodka. They also have a delicious breakfast too! Highly recommend if you like Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Shrimp Fra Diavolo is much more spicy than what I would like, but I am open to come again to try other dishes. Overall great concept and service.
Great avocado toast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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