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Bluebell Bakehouse is an artisanal bakery based in Ojai, specializing in handmade, long-fermented organic sourdough. Their offerings also include decadent cookies, fudgy brownies, creamy yogurt, and buttery croissants. Bringing Ojai’s warmth and special magic to every table, Bluebell shares each creation with love from their family to yours.

Bonito Coffee Roaster is a small-batch specialty coffee brand based in Ojai, California, that crafts beans with deep ties to Central America - especially Nicaragua - honoring family farms and community roots. They roast each lot locally, seeking to translate origin, memory, and place into every cup.

CommunityJuice is more than a drink. It's a celebration of life and owner Misty’s way of bottling up everything she cherishes: health and wellness, family and community, curiosity and learning, and, of course, FUN!

The heart of our project is a deep commitment to the global agro-ecology movement. That’s why we source only organic ingredients—protecting not just the planet, but the health and well-being of both farm workers and the people who enjoy our food. Only in rare circumstances do we make exceptions, because we believe good food should nurture everyone along the way.

Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer is Santa Paula’s leading purveyor of smoked meats and artisanal brews, blending classic slow-smoking techniques with chef-inspired creativity.    

Experience fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, juicy steakhouse burgers, 11-day brined pastrami and oak-smoked brisket, as well as scratch-made sides, craft salads, and vegan-friendly options, along with tasty beverages from local breweries and regional vintners.

At Joplin’s, barbecue is more than a meal - it’s a ritual. 

Joplin’s brings a bold fusion of rock-’n’-roll energy, soulful Southern flavors, and local ingredient integrity to the Ojai Valley scene.

Helmed by Chef Saw and a committed team of local farmers and ranchers, Joplin’s crafts each dish from scratch - from house-

brined pickles to slow-smoked brisket and seasonal sides.

There’s a tree that has watched generations come and go - weddings, horses, laughter - and today that same oak stands sentinel over every vine, every bottle of the Majestic Oak Vineyard. Majestic Oak Vineyard is family-run, rooted in the land and guided by the hands of those who live here. From harvest to pour, it’s wine made with the joy of sharing something grown at home.

The fine specimen on the label? That’s Mario—“farm-ripped” from years of hard work, and known just as much for his big heart as his strength. Each Christmas, he’d gift family and friends a small batch of his secret Sicilian hard espresso—a tradition so beloved that every bottle was savored until the next year’s came around. Today, Mario’s family carries on that legacy, crafting every bottle with the same love, care, and secret recipe. Crazy delicious and now celebrated with multiple gold medals and top tasting awards, Mario’s Hard Espresso invites you to live hard, love hard, and make every shared moment a little sweeter.

At Ojai Rôtie, the chicken turns slowly on the spit, perfumed with Lebanese spices that speak of sun-baked landscapes and ancient kitchens.
The bread - sourdough, torn by hand, is a companion to garlic, lemon, and smoke.
Every dish insists on flavor as a bridge between California and the middle east: za’atar, tahini, olives, herbs, each bite teaching us the wonder of another place.

Old Creek Ranch Winery is Ventura County’s only rural winery, located in Ojai Valley, and serves their premium wines. Open Thursday-Monday, 11 am to 5 pm, tasting flights and wine by the glass or bottle are served at an all outdoor venue with seating in shaded areas underneath a vine-covered trellis with vineyard views or at the shaded wine bar lounge.

There’s a kind of joy you taste at Taco Roma -  the tortillas come off the griddle and fold themselves around fillings so vibrant they almost sing. The salsas snap with citrus and chile, the meat carries the perfume of smoke and spice, and every bite feels like eating straight off the streets of Mexico City - messy, generous, alive. It’s food made with love, meant to be shared, and impossible not to crave again the moment you finish.

Side Street Wine & Ojai Valley Brewery are two sides of the same voice — a creative conversation with the valley. 

Our wines are made from fruit grown in Ojai and nearby farms, each a living expression of its harvest. Every year is different, and we embrace the improvisation — “making jazz” with nature’s rhythms. Each label is an original artwork, reflecting the soul of the wine inside.

The Naturalist continues a legacy more than 20 years in the making as the region’s first certified organic winery. Family-run and steadfast in its philosophy, The Naturalist crafts wines that are truly Natural, Pure, and Organic - never manipulated, free from toxins and preservatives, and grown through clean farming practices that honor both land and tradition. Every glass reflects a commitment to authenticity and care, offering a taste of the valley at its most honest and unadorned.

Thoughtful, seasonal, and deeply personal, The Rochers at The Ranch House invites guests into a layered and transportive evening, where global technique meets California abundance in a setting rooted in reverence for land, flavor, and story.

Williams Selyem’s story began in 1978 with two friends, a salvaged dairy tank, and an unwavering belief that greatness begins in the vineyard. From a humble Sonoma County garage, Burt Williams and Ed Selyem launched a quiet revolution in American winemaking, pioneering the vineyard-designate movement, elevating Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to the world stage. Winemaker Jeff Mangahas crafts wines of intensity and precision, utilizing unique and time-honored techniques such as foot treading in antique dairy tanks, yielding wines that are deeply expressive of their place.

Unique wines for unique palates

tercero wines is the brainchild of Larry Schaffer, who is the owner and winemaker. Larry definitely has a different and unique outlook on the wine world. tercero wines concentrates on small lot, hand crafted wines using grapes exclusively from leading Santa Barbara County vineyards and works with grapes from nearly every AVA within the county.

Boccali Vineyards stands as a living testament to the enduring spirit of the Ojai Valley, with generations devoted to cultivating its sun-soaked vines. For decades they have woven their roots into the valley’s soil, crafting estate wines that reflect its rugged beauty and timeless character. In every glass, Boccali offers not just flavor- but the legacy of a place that has shaped them as much as they have shaped it.

Bonnie Lu’s Café is the kind of classic American diner that feels straight out of a movie - where the service stops to chat with a smile and everyone feels like a local. Since 1995, it’s been serving scratch-made comfort food, from towering stacks of pancakes to hearty sandwiches and fresh salads, all with a side of genuine small-town warmth.

Delhi Rose traces its roots to treasured family kitchens in India, where founder Richa Badami first fell in love with the aromas and stories behind her grandmother’s cooking. Each jar of sauce is handcrafted in small batches using premium, traditional Indian spices—and infused with the love and heritage she grew up with.

Fuego Y Humo, which means “fire and smoke”, pays homage to the "spirit of the mezcal"; two elements that transform the agave plant into this delightful and time-honored spirit of Mexico.

As a husband-wife team from Santa Barbara with a passion for mezcal and Mexico, Elliott and Karen Reese founded Fuego Y Humo to share the love of all things mezcal, which is not only delicious, but deeply rooted in the physical beauty, celebratory culture and familial traditions found throughout Mexico.

Imagine rustic panini pressed warm, pastas bathed in garlicky pomodoro, and house-made sweets that melt at first bite - that's Gustos. 

Gustos delivers that deli-style love with fresh grab-and-go freshness. It’s the kind of place where every sandwich tastes like a hug-quick, warm, and unforgettable.

There’s a quiet enchantment in Ojai, and it lives in every leaf and cup at Magic Hour Tea. For more than 30 years, Magic Hour has woven leaves into ritual, guided by one truth: a single cup of tea can heal, connect, and awaken like nothing else. 

Each blend is an invitation-not just to drink, but to breathe, heal, and remember that magic is in shared moments - with every sip you honor regenerative farms, artisan growers, and the journey that brought you this moment.

At Mandala, the food tells a story. Owner Dorjee Tsewang came to Ojai from Tibet as a refugee, carrying with him flavors and traditions shaped by a life of resilience. Today, he folds those memories into every momo, every steaming plate that leaves the kitchen.  More than a meal, Mandala is a reminder: great food nourishes, but generosity sustains.

Tucked into the heart of downtown, Ojai Ice Cream has been turning scoops into stories since 1979. Every batch is churned onsite with organic Straus Family Creamery cream, then spun into one-of-a-kind flavors like Valley Lavender, Ojai Orange, and Coconut Toffee—flavors you’ll only find here. For visitors, it’s more than a treat: it’s a chance to taste the spirit of Ojai in every spoonful.

Side Street Wine & Ojai Valley Brewery are two sides of the same voice — a creative conversation with the valley.

Our beers share the same spirit as our wines, expressing Ojai’s terroir through mineral-rich water and local botanicals, from wild chaparral herbs to citrus groves.

Together, we create seasonal love letters to Ojai — shaped by the land, inspired by the moment.

They fire the oak, and the smoke rings linger long in Oak View. At Q-Time BBQ you bite into tri-tip carved thick, flesh pulled tender, sauce brushed just enough so you taste the meat first, then the char. It’s honest work, simple flavor-the kind that wakes your appetite at noon and stays with you past sunset.

Revel handcrafts a unique version of kombucha using organic honey, organic green tea, and fresh ingredients—all made right here in Ojai. 

Their canned beverages are found throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, while their downtown Ojai kombucha bar serves seven flavors on tap, nitro coffee, and the best açaí bowls in town.

It's not pizza - it's coca.

Cravings don't wait. Neither should you. Hit the window for fresh baked chaos and next-level snacks. 

Ojai Pub—where craft beer, killer sausages, and strong cocktails come together in a laid-back, one-of-a-kind Ojai atmosphere. 

Their house-made sausages, including seriously good vegan options, are the real deal, paired with fresh organic salads and expertly crafted cocktails that hit just right.

Wild at Heart Ojai is all about taking your gut health—and your well-being—into your own hands. Founder Michelle, a rebel scientist with a passion for wild fermentation, crafts long-fermented probiotic foods from organic, locally sourced produce to create rich, complex flavors bursting with life. Each jar is a call to action: nourish yourself, trust your instincts, and eat wildly.

Say hello to Highly Likely - the new all-day spot in town that’s flipping the script on “just another restaurant.” Think your favorite staples, crushed with big flavor, vibes that work from brunch till after dark, and food so yummy you’ll roll out full and smiling. New to Ojai, but already feeling like part of the neighborhood. Come in for the coffee, stay for the drinks, leave planning your next visit.