A charming organic market and bohemian café in Ojai, serving vibrant vegetarian Mexican dishes, fresh salads, and excellent coffee, all in a cozy patio setting.
"If you’re more in the mood for a wholesome meal in crunchy environs, head to Farmer and Cook, a bona fide Ojai institution, for farm-fresh vegetarian Mexi-Cali fare and organic groceries."
"Just west of town in Meiners Oaks is this health food store and cafe that is about as Ojai as it gets. The menu has a chai of the day and raw tacos, and we’ve seen people clearing chakras and inviting the mother spirit into their energy at the table next to us. But aside from all of that, the vegetarian Mexican food is great, and there’s also a market attached where you can buy chia seeds in bulk and loaves of bread made down the street. " - nikko duren
"The shabby chic farmhouse style here makes this just the type of quirky spot you'd expect in a creative community like Ojai. It has a crowd of conscious, chilled-out food loving locals, and whether you're just looking to grab a smoothie and snacks for a day of adventuring around Ojai, or want to have a more intimate sit-down dinner, this is a great option. If the Hungarian-style stuffed cabbage is on the menu, order it. And the pizzas are always a big hit. There are plenty of raw and vegan options, too, which is a nice addition. Come for one of their casual weeknight pizza dinners, or for a low key celebration." - Maxwell Williams, Krista Simmons
"Just west of town in Meiners Oaks is this health food store and cafe that is about as Ojai as it gets. The menu has a chai of the day and raw tacos, and we’ve seen people clearing chakras and inviting the mother spirit into their energy at the table next to us. But aside from all of that, the vegetarian Mexican food is great, and there’s also a market attached where you can buy chia seeds in bulk and loaves of bread made down the street." - Jess Basser Sanders
The Lucuma Puma is an all-time shake and the juices are pressed fresh. Owned by a husband and wife (he farms she cooks) growing lots of the produce with their own land and a host of crunchy apprentices. Great people and you can fully roll down the windows of your car without issue so your groceries don't bake. Excellent patio seating.
