Cafe Ole' — Restaurant in Calabasas

Walked into the coffee shop in front, because it said "serving breakfast all day". Stepped up to the counter and asked for a caramel latte and asked about breakfast. The girl behind the counter pointed me to a small case of muffins and bagels on the counter. I asked if they cook anything and they replied that they did not. I asked for a muffin and bagel. As I went to sit down I noticed a second counter in the second half of the location. Walked back there and sure enough breakfast was being cooked. I asked the gentleman that was cooking and he said they are separate from the coffee counter in front which in hindsight made sense why they did not direct me to the counter in the back when I asked about breakfast. I ordered a breakfast quesadilla which was excellent. My Caramel latte came and I realized it is not made with espresso but instead it is the instant flavored coffees you can get from gas stations, but of course at $4.75. To their credit, after they burned the bagel and noticing that I was not eating it a lady came and offered to make another one for me, I refused and ate the super well done one. It was good. Hard to screw up a bagel :)) Verdict: Food counter FIVE STAR Coffee Counter ONE STAR That's how I ended up...

The food is very good but the customer service last week was the worst. I can't stand horrible customer service. I walked in and nobody else was in the store but a young man sitting at a table doing something and the cook. Nobody greeted me. The young man got up and came and stood behind the register. I looked at him. He said nothing. I said 'Hello'. He said nothing. I said it louder. Maybe the guy is shy..........I don't know, but he needs to get a personality pronto! I asked a couple questions and it seemed very painful for him to answer. Again, shyness? Maybe. I don't care. Get somebody with some warmth. When the cook finished my order (I was over getting salsa), he just said: 'Your orders ready'. No warmth. No friendliness. No nothing. I went to gather the bag up and the young man stood there behind the counter and I was wondering if I would hear a 'Thank you' if I said nothing. Nope. Nothing. Neither he, nor the cook, said a word to me. I just walked out in silence. Talk about awkward. I'm going to do my very best to never go back just because of that. (I gave them a pretty decent order totaling nearly $27.00 so it's a shame that they are clueless about...

Cafe Olé is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall—in the best way possible. It’s tucked into the front entrance of the Santa Fe restaurant like it’s trying to keep a low profile. No big sign, no flashy branding—just a coffee setup so subtle you might think you’ve wandered into a supply closet. But once you find it, you’ll wonder how you ever went without it.

My wife and I are regulars since our daughters go to the elementary school around the corner, and this place has become part of our routine. Jennifer, the owner, clearly loves what she does. She runs the place with care, consistency, and a genuine passion for good coffee.

The coffee here is done the old-school way—mostly pour overs—and it’s excellent. The vanilla lavender latte with three shots is the go-to if you need a serious wake-up. It’s strong, smooth, and just the right balance of sweet and floral. Her espresso is also legit—no bitterness, just a solid shot every time.

There are also some great homemade-style desserts if you’re in the mood for something sweet.

If you’re into supporting small businesses that actually care about what they’re serving, give this place a shot. You’ll probably end up coming back more than...