Vegetarian cafe; order at the counter and food is brought to the table. The day starts with muffins, scones, and ovo-lacto breakfast scrambles (vegans please specify). At 11:00 am the offerings are two soups (one is vegan), grain and seed bread, and a menu with meals inspired by Mexican street food. The kitchen food scraps go back to the farm. Open Mon-Wed 8:00am-4:00pm, Thu-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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339 W El Roblar St, Ojai, California, USA, 93023
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 15 May 2023 by HCJay
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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31 Reviews
First Review by Brett
vgjones
Points +50
Flavors are popping - Edit
Wonderful quaint restaurant with a delicious vegetarian and vegan menu. Nice selection. Also has grocery items.
Read morePros: Several menu selections, Great use of seasonings, Vegan options
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audreyohh
Points +256
Delicious & Healthy - Edit
Nice Mexican Food - organic and healthy.
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LaurenAndo
Points +22
Always good. - Edit
My go-to in the area for clearly defined vegan food. Consistent. Great quality. Organic. Good service. Latte drinks could be improved.
Read morePros: Tofu burrito , Custom vegan pizza
Cons: Mocha latte , GF cookies
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mariechristine
Points +32
Delicious and friendly - Edit
A wonderful place, delicious food and good grocery options.
Read moreLovely outdoor, friendly and relax.
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veganceci
Points +44
I could eat here every day - Edit
I Love their burritos. I get mine with the cashew cheese and it’s so good! Their vegan pizza is delicious too, but pizzas are only available for dinner on the weekends.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great outdoor seating , Music on the weekend
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TaraKellyFerguson
Points +147
Burrito - Edit
Very good vegan cauliflower and bean burrito 🌯
Read moreI will definitely go back as soon as possible 🥰
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Hilmoon
Points +1080
Awesome spot! - Edit
Food and the groceries here are top-notch. So many wonderful vegan options. We had smoothies and a delish matcha latter this time.
Read morePros: Great selection of groceries , Good menu variety
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BeatnikB
Points +605
A definite must - Edit
Everything that I have ordered is delicious. I usually get the special, which is always good. I also recommend anything in their baked goods display. Birdfeeder cookies are my current favorite!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, ALL organic!, Great recipes
Cons: Good ingredients means $$$
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JulienneSlice
Points +1633
Organic - Farm to table cafe! - Edit
If you ever get the chance to read up about the history of this cool cafe I recommend you do. It’s a great story and a nice example of two brilliant ideas merging into one great concept.
Read moreFarmer and the cook is a marvelous and historical cafe in Ojai. One major feature to this establishment is they run their own bakery with some great baked goods, breads and pastries. Some of the fresh bread is featured on their veggie burger which is delicious.
Overall the menu is diverse with plenty of breakfast items, juices, smoothies, bowls and coffee etc. For lunch and dinner, Mexican inspired dishes with vegan options dominates the menu selection. Depending on their schedule they offer fresh oven baked pizza nights which is highly recommended and delicious.
I recommend the Veggie Burger (House-made Veggie & Red Lentil Patty sandwiched between two toasted slices of their Seed & Grain bread).
The Cauliflower Tostada, Huarache, Mango and Desert Rose smoothies, or any of the smoothies, Appleton juice and the Açaí bowl.
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-11
Pros: Organic, Vegan friendly
Cons: Nice outdoor patio, Can get busy during peak meal times
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teabell
Points +249
Great Avo toast and fab green juice - Edit
This place is soooo cute! Really lovely spot! Their green juice is the best!! Really fresh! And Avo toast had this fab seasoning on and the bread was homemade seed which was amazing!
Read morePros: Seed bread is homemade and incredible , Cute outdoor area , Lovely people
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thetomboyinheels
Points +93
Great breakfast and lunch spot! - Edit
I’ve been here a few times now and the food never disappoints. The wait can get long, so be prepared for that. You can also order ahead online for pick-up which is super convenient!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. , Delicious fresh juices.
Cons: Wait can be long.
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vegan_mouse
Points +1397
Wow - Edit
I was so happy to find this sweet spot. Great place for vegan and gluten free breakfast and lunch options. Desserts and coffee are great. I can't wait to come back!
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vonlinev
Points +13
Nice gem! - Edit
Really good vegetarian and vegan choices in town with limited dining options.
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +600
AMAZING!!! - Edit
Definitely on the short list next we are in town. Amazing food and flavors. We enjoyed a "bitterfinger" smoothy. We got so excited when our food came we forgot to take pictures. Veggie burger and Enchilada casserole that was delightful. Nice to have such interesting menu choices.
Read morePros: Amazing flavors, Good vibe, Good communication with staff about order status
Cons: Not one in my home city
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victoriandude1
Points +10
Wholesome - Edit
Although a little pricey, the food was certainly authentic and wholesome. I would recommend this to vegetarian aficionados. The juices are freshly squeezed and not pre-packaged. It is a casual and relaxed atmosphere that is in an unassuming street.
Read morePros: Freshly made, Locally grown, Lovely outdoor ambience
Cons: Relatively expensive
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SMich
Points +33
exceptional - Edit
Sitting here, highly satisfied after an amazing lunch, soaking in the yumminess. I had the horchata (I think that's what it's called!) while my partner had the veggie burger. Delicious, fresh, flavoursome food.
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JenniferEstevez
Points +45
Nice selection of vegan and veg-options - Edit
Great juice and smoothie bar. Raw vegan options even! I loved the vegan raw tacos !!
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Oxnardvegan
Points +79
Delicious!! - Edit
Great food you can taste the freshness!!
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piffelina
Points +3514
Simply amazing - Edit
My dish, the huarache, was nothing short of divine. It was filling and delicious. I wish I didn't live halfway cross the world, and I'd eat there more often.
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jrm212
Points +220
Delicious and Extremely Vegan-Friendly! - Edit
The type of place you could keep coming back to! Food is delicious, nice outdoor seating area.
Read morePros: nice selection, casual/friendly/laid-back, delicious food
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Mrebbert
Points +16
all around fantastic - Edit
Stopped in for just a smoothie on my first visit and this place is awesome. From local produce to whole food treats with some vegan options, pantry supplies, refrigerated goods (homemade vegan cheese?!), skin care, bulk herbs, books and a sit down restaurant with a lovely patio F and C has it all! I love it here and will be back many a time. Oh and the smoothies were unique and very tasty.
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KMR607
Points +355
Very good - Edit
Visited in summer 2013, we got takeout to eat in the park. Delicious nut cheese options, yummy mexican using great quality local ingredients. Highly recommended.
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VeganMarr
Points +73
Love that it's all organic! - Edit
Great salad & soup bar, incredible fresh baked bread (especially if u get it right out of the oven), some tasty vegan baked goods. One of the few veg places in that area, wish it was all vegan, but I always stop there when there.
Read morePros: organic, great soups , some good vegan desserts
Cons: pricey, would like to see more vegan options, closes early
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HiPB
Points +95
Fine Vegan Option - Edit
The ambiance is wonderful, but the service was slow. I ate the burrito with cashew cheese, should you like to know. My dad ate the veggie burger, the better choice of the two. It came with a side salad and had a sweet sauce to boot.
Read morePros: outside seating, vegan options for all dishes with cheese, not too pricey
Cons: slow service
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Chia
Points +3635
Cute little market cafe - Edit
I had read about this place on happycow, and ate here in February 2012. Here's my Farmer and Cook Cafe review.
Read moreThe cafe and the market are attached. You can order everything a the counter and pay for your grocery at the same time.
We came just in time for breakfast and early lunch. After we ordered a tofu and veggies scramble (the only seemingly non-egg-and-dairy option on the breakfast menu board), the staff began to fill up the salad, soup, and food bar.
Unfortunately, the toast that was served with our tofu scramble came wet with butter, so we sent it back for plain toast. My husband went back inside to get a soup from the soup bar. The vegan choice available was an African peanut soup, which was quite tasty.
Suggestion for improvement: Needs to label what's vegan and what's not. Vegans must be very specific.
Lunch and dinner menu seems to be more vegan-friendly though.
The place is very cute with a country market cafe feel. Plenty of outside seating in front. The owner is a farmer and the food is made from his wife's recipes, hence "Farmer and the Cook" name.
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mbs653
Points +16
Love this restaurant - Edit
I live on the east coast and while visiting my family in Ojai had the pleasure of eating in this restaurant. The best veggie burgers I've ever had. This restaurant accommodates vegan appetites and has a very nice salad bar with soups made daily.
Read morePros: Great Food
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dancingvegan
Points +837
Unique & Funky - Edit
The parking lot was full so I figured it must do a good business.
Read moreWhen we walked through the front door, it wasn't clear it was a restaurant and it isn't - it's a market also. To your right is all organic produce, bulk products at very reasonable prices, salad bar and lots of other food products.
We ordered at the counter (Shawna was very friendly and helpful) and they bring your food to you at either your inside or outside table.
I felt that the prices were a bit high, but the food was above average in taste and presentation.
The decor in the restaurant section was... well, there was none. There were pictures on one wall that looked 1970s, the tables were old & wooden; just really no ambience to it at all. An interior decorator could SO improve it, but I suppose they are going for that hippie/funky/groovy feeling, and if so, they achieved it!!
Pros: Tasty food, Friendly counter person, Inexpensive bulk foods
Cons: Just a bit pricey, Restaurant ambience
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