Crema's Take
“This spot nails the California farm-to-table vibe with legitimately excellent vegetarian cooking—their cauliflower burrito and smoothie bowls are standouts—and the kind of laid-back, time-warped market atmosphere that feels increasingly rare. It's spacious and genuinely welcoming to families, with friendly staff and a resident cat, making it ideal if you want to linger over coffee and brunch without feeling rushed. The vegan chef challenge offerings are worth seeking out specifically, and the whole operation has that effortless SoCal charm that's hard to fake.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Delicious vegan options, laid back atmosphere, friendly staff with plenty of seating and ada accessible...parking in front
Our family sought out Farmer and the Cook because of the Vegan Chef Challenge, in particular we were excited to try what the chef created and offered for the challenge! We were not disappointed, we loved the Veggie Meat Balls as well as the Cauliflower Tamal! So much so we…
The Farmer and The Cook is a great little spot and well worth the trip. I stopped by as part of the Ventura Vegan Chef Challenge and was pleasantly surprised by how much bigger the space is than I thought. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, plus a really cute market area with…
Great little spot for a meal. Lots of healthy vegetarian options. The cauliflower burrito is so good. It’s got a classic socal hippie market/restaurant vibe. The kind that feels lost in time. If you eat there go around the corner and sit in the garden :)
Incredible smoothies, breakfast items, and burritos. We love it here! Also immaculate vibes. And the cutest cat if you’re lucky enough to spot him napping on one of the stools.
Crema Reviews
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