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Est April 2022. A fully vegan cafe where all or most dishes can be made gluten free. Serving a variety of food including 'sleepy oats' for breakfast, a Mexi-Cali bowl, soup of the day, salads, a burger, a burrito and a few others. Located within walking distance of the beach. Open Mon 9:00am-5:30pm, Wed-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm. Closed Tue.
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2323 Roosevelt Blvd, Silver Strand Beach (at Cahuenga Dr), Oxnard, California, USA, 93035
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 25 Apr 2024 by villain
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Added by vegan_mouse on 13 Apr 2022
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53 Reviews
First Review by BeatnikB
5150_68
Points +351
Deliciously refreshing - Edit
La Jenelle burger was delicious. The in house made black bean patty was so full of flavor. The mushroom Quesadilla was incredible. And don't let forget the creamy corn soup, 😋
Read morePros: La Jenelle Black Bean Burger, Mushroom Quesadilla, Creamy Corn Soup
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VeganBoatBum
Points +259
Good vegan food - Edit
We were in the area and found La Jenelle’s cute little vegan place with healthy yummy food. Love the BBQ sandwich and quesadilla.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-12
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Notstevie
Points +2489
Great spot! - Edit
One of the only vegan restaurants in the area. It was great! Lots of care goes into the food here. Highly recommend stopping by!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-16
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Anngee
Points +516
Food by the Sea - Edit
Great location, walking distancefrom the beach. We ate and went to the beach right after our meal. The place was so cute and easy to find. This was my first time eating here and I loved it. The food was delicious! You can taste the freshness.
Read morePros: Plenty of parking, Location, Friendly staff
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LauraBuchwald
Points +98
Excellent - Edit
Solid food & a super sweet proprietor. Best black beans I've ever had.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-29
Cons: Limited seating, outside only
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SummerFitch
Points +115
The cleanest and most delicious vegan food in town! - Edit
Everything here is 100% vegan, and they have lots of gluten free options as well! The owner is so sweet and the cafe is so cute! Perfect for a brunch date or grab a bite after running along the beach! Would definitely come here again, may even become a regular spot for us 🩷
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-28
Pros: Quality of food is amazing, Friendly service , Pricing is very reasonable for the area
Cons: Small space, not much seating
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DarrylE
Points +24
Love love love this place!! - Edit
Super friendly and positive environment! This place is everything great about plant based food. 100% worth checking out
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amarcial021
Points +132
Delicious bagel - Edit
We got the bagel and pretzel bun sandwich. So yummy😄
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USVegano
Points +174
Quant little food place - Edit
A little bit out of the way but worth going to if you’re plant based. Offers its own unique taste menu made fresh by the one woman operation with a personal touch. I’ll come back.
Read morePros: Fresh made to order , Good reason to explore old Oxnard
Cons: Limited seating
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dana123
Points +34
yummy yummy - Edit
love the outdoor seating, the kind people, and the yummy vegan food!
Read morePros: outdoor seating, yummy food , options
Cons: nothing
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Spickett812
Points +123
Cute cafe with outdoor seating. - Edit
Homemade cashew cheeses, mindful of gluten intolerances, all made to order. A great small business vibe. Care in every bite! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious, Fresh, GF options
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Greg1Love
Points +23
Vegan Gem on Silver Strand Beach - Edit
It’s always an adventure finding vegan food while traveling to new as well as familiar destinations we haven’t been in a while.
Read moreLa Janelle Cafe is one of the very few fully vegan and organic restaurants no matter where you live and travel. The proprietor, Xochitl, is a delightful and talented chef whose main ingredient is love in all her dishes! She is conscientious in her intention to provide tasty healthy whole foods in a challenging era of unregulated heavily processed, synthesized “food” products.
We could smell the scrumptious tempeh bacon as we approached her cozy cafe. I had the Mexicali bowl, one of the most delicious bowls I have tasted in 17 years of being vegan. Chef Xochitl has perfected jackfruit. I also had a Berry Bliss smoothie featuring her homemade organic almond milk, a splash of OJ and delicious berries!
My partner had the Nard Nachos which he thoroughly enjoyed, with harmonizing flavors; smooth homemade cheese sauce, black beans, cilantro and jackfruit perfection!
We had to return the following day to savor the Shoreline Burrito featuring homemade tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, back beans, and potatoes, chips and side of pico de gallo. For dessert we had her vegan chocolates that melted in our mouths.
A rememberable dining experience we will not soon forget and will recommend to vegans and non vegans alike. Whether you live in the area or visiting, La Janelle Cafe is a must. Easy to find on the main drag on Silver Strand Beach in Port Hueneme district in Oxnard.
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bfigs04
Points +287
Great jackfruit! - Edit
A little pricey for no sides tho
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Sammy@124
Points +11
Great place for a health meal - Edit
Try the new hot sauce it the “ bomb coupled with the breakfast burrito it’s the best comp ever !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-14
Pros: Lots of flavor , Healthy choices , Good price for quality food
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babidi
Points +4160
Small but good - Edit
Tiny place next to the road that offers a nice selection of tasty plant-based dishes. Uses tofu, tempeh, jackfruit and mushrooms to replace meat.
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JUNO1992
Points +16
Excellent Food - Edit
We stopped here while we were passing through on a road trip, and got the nachos, the Mexicali bowl, the house burger, and the shipwreck smoothie. Everything was delicious!! Definitely the best jackfruit “meat” we have ever had. And the cashew nacho cheese was particularly good, too. The entire menu is plant-based/vegan. I highly recommend this place😄
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff , Cute little seating area outside
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QT_3.14
Points +204
Clean vegan grub - Edit
The food is incredible and the staff are super nice! We enjoyed the burrito and the nachos, but we plan to go back and try the burger. What a nice little find in that area. Parking can be found across the street or down the side streets if there is nothing available right in front.
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2picklesNcyder
Points +46
Great food, amazing staff, good vibes - Edit
El Capitán pulled "Porc" sandwich and shoreline burrito were both quite delicious! Chips, avocado pico de gallo salsa and habanero & pineapple sauce were all on point as well!
Read moreGreat menu, staff and drink options!
Highly, highly recommend!
Of note: slight fee for credit card pay (I think it was 3.5%).
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dancingvegan
Points +869
Friendly Owners and Good Food - Edit
I am writing this review a couple of days after I went there for the first time.
Read moreI got the shoreline burrito but there was so much filling that they could not actually put it in a tortilla without the tortilla breaking. So they placed the filling on a tortilla in a to go container with chips all the way around bordering it. Very interesting presentation. This lasted me for three meals! Lots of flavors with every bite! I simply forgot to take a photo of it!
I also got the burger that they put on a baguette because I asked for gluten-free. The produce was as fresh as can be and the flavors just exploded into my mouth! So tasty.
I also got their Berry Bliss smoothie and it was SO delicious.
I work for HappyCow so I gave them an excellent review window decal which they will put on after they take their old one off the window (see photo). They were very gracious and friendly hosts and it was a joy speaking to both of them.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-25
Pros: Flavorful food, Ambience of location, Easy parking
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vgjones
Points +58
Awesome black bean burger! - Edit
All items at this small cafe is 100% plant-based.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-08
Pros: 100% plant-based!, Delicious and filling selections., Nice, helpful people.
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mongoose10
Points +783
Fresh Ingredients - Edit
Super cute place with limited outdoor seating. Burrito and gyro were both very good. Selection of drinks, drip coffee, some packaged goods, and treats also available. It’s a must stop if you find yourself in the area.
Read morePros: Ambience, outdoor seating, Gyro!, Fresh ingredients
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tj9045
Points +450
Amazing nachos and friendly staff - Edit
The woman who runs the restaurant was very nice and described all the menu items to us. The nachos were so good - the jackfruit carnitas are slow roasted and the queso and other toppings are perfect. We also got the shoreline burrito but would love to have tried everything on the menu!
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Jeffleider
Points +70
Leiderside stop - Edit
Super friendly and accommodating to special dietary requirements. Food is excellent. Beautiful sunny spot in the morning to sit outside and eat.
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gregoryhsmith
Points +20
Excellent Plant-Based food - Edit
Delicious. We shared their burrito, nachos, and a berry shake. Wonderful homemade dishes. Highly recommended.
Read moreCons: No indoor dining.
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kjsimms
Points +51
Must visit - Edit
The vibes, friendliness and fresh ingredients makes this place a must to stop by.
Read morePros: Taste and flavor , Ingredients , Vibes
AubsKabobs
Looks super chill - you go often?
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happiercow76
Points +128
Tasty food. Highly recommend - Edit
We visited today. Hubby and I shared the burrito and the garlic bread. It was so tasty. Food was piping hot and freshly made. The menu is quite small but there are at least 4 more things I want to try. I love coming to Oxnard, but previous vegan eating attempts have been pretty poor. So we can’t wait to come back and try more dishes
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, Fully vegan, Great prices
Cons: None we could see
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AlwaysForAnimals
Points +652
The best little spot - Edit
I loved this place. It’s a family operation with great choices. It’s a small menu that still has something for everyone!
Read moreI never get to have delicious queso, and the nachos were great😄highly recommend.
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