Ventura defines the term neighborhood coffee house. Drip coffee, caramel macchiato, a classic americano… all familiar flavors with a local Ventura twist. Like our small beach town, drinking coffee is not meant to be rushed but savored and slowly enjoyed with a little bit of sand on your feet.
From unsuspecting coffee shops like Humblemaker Coffee Co. and newer local favorite spots like Kaapicat, there’s really no shortage of amazing brews.
To help you choose which coffee shop you should choose for your next meeting, study sesh, or people-watching afternoon, we asked our local community members what their favorite coffee shop is in Ventura. And we all know that, no matter what your favorite, Ventura’s coffee scene is unique.
Here are the top 10 Best Coffee Shops in Ventura, made just for you, our dear coffee lovers! ☕️ 🤩
We asked our followers "What's your favorite coffee shop in Ventura?
And here's how they ranked 10 Ventura coffee shops.
Kaapicat is one of the newest coffee shops in Ventura and
is conveniently located on Main Street.
Their menu showcases the unique coffee, beverages and food of South India.
They serve a variety of traditional coffee drinks, chai, and mango lassi.
Kaapicat serves brunch from 8 to 2 that is a blend of American and South Indian cuisine.
Humblemaker is nestled in the unique Courtyard off of Main Street called the yard.
This hidden gem is the perfect place to kick back sip on a delicious coffee and enjoy the sunny Ventura weather.
Don't forget to grab a pastry and add one of their immunity
and wellness additives to your drink for an additional boost.
Humblmaker roasts their own beans which are organic and sourced directly from farmers around the world.
Located in a 100-year-old building on Thompson Boulevard
sits pastry and coffee bar Butter and Fold.
The French pastries are made in small batches using organic
ingredients from local farmers markets as well as local Shepherd's Farm pasture
eggs, pasture raise butter and 100% grass-fed milk, offering quality you can taste
they offer a variety of coffee and tea beverages to make the perfect pairing.
Palm and Boy is tucked off of Main Street in the Spanish style El Jardin Courtyard.
They serve food, drinks, and coffee with beans from Handlebar Coffee Roasters.
Their colorful acai bowls are packed with flavor and their
avocado toast makes the perfect snack to enjoy in the tropical courtyard.
Palermo Coffee is an urban-euro cafe and boutique located right on Main Street.
They have a wide selection of tea and coffee drinks made of locally roasted beans.
And they offer gourmet chocolates, 18 flavors of gelato and locally based pastries.
The store is also a great gift boutique stocked with unique items.
Lovewell Coffee is located on the Ventura Avenue it opened in 2020
with the mission of creating a welcoming space for the community.
They offer a variety of specialty coffee drinks that often change seasonally
as well as delicious pastries.
The interior is a great space to relax, read a book, and kick back with friends.
Cafe Ficelle is a family-owned business with two locations in Ventura
that offer lots of space to eat, work, and enjoy.
They are known for their impressive bakery with treats inspired by the Scofield family's trips to France.
Along with their wide variety of pastries and sweets
they also serve breakfast, lunch, and coffee drinks.
Singing Sun is a colorful coffee house located in Midtown Ventura.
They offer a variety of signature coffee drinks made from coffee sourced from farmers globally.
Located within walking distance of downtown Ventura sits Prospect Coffee Roasters.
A family owned coffee roasting and retail store.
They source their beans from small farms
with quality in mind and roast them to enhance the inherent characteristics of the coffee.
They offer a variety of coffee tea and pastries.
Simones is the oldest independent coffee house in Ventura
opened by Simones and her family in 1996.
They offer a large variety of cold and hot coffee drinks, protein shakes,
smoothies, local baked goods sandwiches, wraps, and more
Simones serves an assortment of coffee drinks and often has specials for the changing seasons.
Which of these unique coffee shops made your list for your next trip to Ventura?
