Liz's Guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful outdoor seating. At Christmas it is nicely decorated. Walkable.
65 locals recommend
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdBeautiful outdoor seating. At Christmas it is nicely decorated. Walkable.
Prospect Coffee Roasters
92 S Laurel StGreat coffee and only a few blocks away.
VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StPopular place. Walkable.
Delicious high quality food at a reasonable price. Plus there’s a view of the Ventura Mission from the patio. Walkable.
Peirano's Market and Delicatessen
204 E Main StDelicious high quality food at a reasonable price. Plus there’s a view of the Ventura Mission from the patio. Walkable.
Family friendly. Great place to relax and listen to music, get an organic beer or organic soda, and play a game. Walkable. Near Plaza Park.
7 locals recommend
Leashless Brewing
585 E Thompson BlvdFamily friendly. Great place to relax and listen to music, get an organic beer or organic soda, and play a game. Walkable. Near Plaza Park.
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
1924 De La Vina StWalkable.
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StNear the high school, but still walkable.
Art's Corner Cafe
1907 East Thompson BoulevardA little bit of a walk, but still walkable. They have a huge menu.
Singing Sun Coffee
1930 E Main StA farther walk than Prospect, but still walkable.
This is located near the mall, but the food is amazing and the pastries are works of art. They have a counter where you can sit and watch them make the bread. It’s a true Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood experience.
8 locals recommend
Café Ficelle
390 S Mills RdThis is located near the mall, but the food is amazing and the pastries are works of art. They have a counter where you can sit and watch them make the bread. It’s a true Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood experience.
Café du Suro
375 E Main StPastries and coffee in Downtown. Walkable.
Casa De Soria
1961 E Thompson BlvdYou can walk there, but it’s a quick drive. Near Arts.