the bigfoot café — Restaurant in Ojai

Just had the most awesome time at Bigfoot Cafe up in the mountains for my girlfriend's birthday! The owners are seriously the nicest – super sweet, friendly, and made us feel right at home.

We split 'The Happy Rooster' and 'Breakfast Quesadilla,' and let me tell you, they were bursting with flavor - super delicious. The Soup of the Day was Cauliflower Cheese, and it was like a cozy hug in a bowl – hearty, warm, chunky and super tasty.

Lattes were a must, our group had ‘em both days of our stay! We tried Caramel and Pumpkin Spice on our first day. Toffee Nut (the special of the day) with sweet crunchy bits at the bottom and Vanilla on our next – all absolutely delish! 100x better than Starbucks.

Another highlight was when the owner, David offered to snap a pic of our group by the super cool life size Bigfoot statue in the lobby. It was a great suggestion and something we were all thinking about doing in the back of our heads; and needed the push to do it! lol

Now, let's talk vibes – the charm and atmosphere gave off major Schitt's Creek/Cheers vibes, in the best way possible - you’ll feel right at home. It was quirky, unique, and so much fun. I loved all the sasquatch-themed souvenirs and toys, and they had all sorts of cool apparel, and even a bookstore integrated into the shop.

We're definitely marking Bigfoot Cafe our go-to spot at Pine Mountain Club! Can't wait to be back and of course spread the word to any friends heading over. Highly recommend it for good times, yummy food, great espresso/coffee and of course that small town Schitt’s Creek/Cheers charm ~...

Like if Narnia had espresso and a hug machine...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sip a flawless oat milk latte in a magical woodland village where kindness grows on trees, Bigfoot Cafe is your new spiritual home. The drinks are so good, I momentarily forgot about my crippling existential dread and the shit show of life beyond the perimeter of pine.

The food? I bit into the avocado toast and was briefly teleported back to my mother's beating heart in utero - the last time I felt truly safe. I came back to consciousness whispering “umami” like a forest spell.

But the vibes, friends. The vibes are what you get if Pedro Pascal, a golden retriever, and a forest sprite opened a cafe together. Inclusive, big-hearted, wildly welcoming. This place waves the Pride flag in June, wraps Bigfoot in the American flag for 4th, and steams milk through a wand of respect, all while acknowledging and validating your inner child.

Service is fast, friendly, and somehow knows exactly what you need before you do. Coffee? Yes. Safe space? Also yes. Extra napkin for your emotional support scone? Absolutely.

In short: Bigfoot Cafe is everything you didn’t know you needed. Go. Snack. Sip. Heal. No agenda, no politics, just love, coffee,...

Yesterday my mother and sister attended the winter craft fair and brought me home some food from this cafe, as I didn't go. Unfortunately I wasn't able to eat the sandwich when it likely would've been at its best due to not feeling well from some new medication, however in spite of that the sandwich (which was the bigfoot club) was still great not only a few hours later, but this morning when I finished the other half. The onion jam is what really takes it over the top.

They also got me a blueberry scone, which was far and away one of the best baked goods I've had on this mountain the entire time I've been living on it and even before that. It was sweet with gooey blueberries and I believe a lemon icing glaze. Both of these things are very exciting and promising, as it's been a very long time since there was food on this hill that I'd consider good, and this was great.

I can't personally attest for service or atmosphere as I wasn't there, but I'm told...