Café Bōku - OJAI

Everything on this menu is delicious. So happy to have found a place that has quality ingredients!! Even better, it’s all infused with superfood powders. Don’t sleep in cafe boku!

Original Post (12/28/23): I went there in the fall. A friend drove me from Santa Barbara to Ojai specifically to go to Cafe Boku to try their vegan Reuben sandwiches. I really like vegan Reubens and was hoping to try theirs. We arrived a few minutes after 3 and although their web site stated that they were open until 5, the cashier told us that the kitchen closed at 3! We had to go to Hip instead, which I really did not want to do. They will get a chance to redeem themselves today, as I am once again going to try to eat at the restaurant. However, this time I called ahead and although the message on their answering system stated that they were open until 5 I chose to speak directly to someone there, and once again was told that they will close at 3. This time we will get there before 3, and I hope to be able to update this review with a more favorable.one. UPDATE (1/8/24): We returned on Thursday, 12/28/23. I was hoping to be able to state that their phone message and web site reflected their current hours. However, as of last night the phone message still claims that they are open until 5 which is incorrect, the sign in their door shows a closing time of 3 for all open days. The web site shows 3 for most days, and 4 for a few. I would strongly suggest calling and talking to a person before going. This time we got to try their food. We both ordered the mushroom Reuben. It was a very good mushroom sandwich, but did not taste very much like a Reuben. My friend and I also both wished that the sandwiches had more filling (mushrooms and sauerkraut). The bread was sour dough not pumpernickel but it was a very good sourdough. I would order it again, but I would like to try other items on their menu. Unfortunately, the items that I am most interested in trying (the flat bread and the soup) are currently not available. The service was excellent and we were even comped a part of our to go order to help make up for the disastrous first visit. We were also told that they are now completely vegan so I can give them more than 3 stars. Updated from previous review on 2024 01 08

Fantastic place with a wide variety of options on their menu. We’ve tried several items on their lunch menu (Super BLT, Jerk Jackfruit Quesadillas, Save the Tuna sandwich Super Shroom Meatball Sliders) and all have been great! The staff is always friendly and helpful. A fun place with fun outdoor seating options! A definite must when in Ojai!

Interesting place. The inside is a cool and spacious place for a nice little stop. I only tried the desserts, but interested in trying some vegan food options next time.

My husband and I came here for lunch. The staff was super friendly and the food was great. I had the Boku Bowl and my husband had the zucchini bacon BLT. It’s a little pricey but worth it. There is a large selection of entirely vegan options on the menu. We will be back.