The best cafes in Ventura

9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Solar de Cahuenga

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Screenwriters type away at this casual indoor-outdoor spot, boasting free WiFi, crêpes & cafe fare.

1847 N Cahuenga Blvd (Los Angeles)

“Screenwriters type away at this casual indoor-outdoor spot, boasting free WiFi, crêpes & cafe fare.”

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Sana'a cafe

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Pistachio latte and honeycomb bread highlight a menu of coffee and cakes, often with Middle Eastern flavors.

6290 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

“Pistachio latte and honeycomb bread highlight a menu of coffee and cakes, often with Middle Eastern flavors.”

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Project Bloom Coffee

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Flower-filled coffee shop inside a strip mall, offering specialty drinks and avocado toast.

5870 Melrose Ave #6 (Los Angeles)

“Flower-filled coffee shop inside a strip mall, offering specialty drinks and avocado toast.”

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Mad Lab Coffee

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Grab-&-go joint for orange & vanilla cappuccino, fizzy strawberry coffee, lavender espresso & more.

6515 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

“Grab-&-go joint for orange & vanilla cappuccino, fizzy strawberry coffee, lavender espresso & more.”

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Intelligentsia Coffee Hollywood Coffeebar

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High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

6401 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

“High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.”

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Sightglass Coffee

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Indie outfit serving worldly coffees in a modern setting with an espresso bar & an on-site roaster.

7051 Willoughby Ave (Los Angeles)

“Indie outfit serving worldly coffees in a modern setting with an espresso bar & an on-site roaster.”

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Stereoscope Coffee

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Casual coffee shop brewing espresso, lattes, and matcha, plus light bites and pastries.

6677 Santa Monica Blvd #104 (Los Angeles)

“Casual coffee shop brewing espresso, lattes, and matcha, plus light bites and pastries.”

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Frontside Cafe

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Frontside Cafe is the spot when you want a proper flat white, baked treats, and a health-minded menu with plenty of veg-friendly options…

1070 E Front St

“Frontside Cafe is the spot when you want a proper flat white, baked treats, and a health-minded menu with plenty of veg-friendly options that still tastes fun. Think the Bronte Bowl, Smashed Avocado Toast, warm blueberry cornbread, even an Aussie Meat Pie if you're feeling savory before noon.”

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Crumbs & Whiskers

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Coffee shop where you can hang out, play with or even adopt rescued cats and kittens.

7924 Melrose Ave (Los Angeles)

“Coffee shop where you can hang out, play with or even adopt rescued cats and kittens.”

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