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The flavorful goodness of organic, homemade Mexican cooking bursts out of this tiny
roadside market, which has its own farm nearby. Come for the squash and goat cheese ta-
cos with fresh corn tortillas, saucy huevos rancheros or at dinner on weekends, creative
pizzas and a salad bar.
Boccali's
ITALIAN
(
805-646-6116;
http://boccalis.com
;
3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd; mains $10-18;
4-9pm Mon & Tue,
from noon Wed-Sun; )
This roadside farm stand with red-and-white-checkered tablecloths does simple Italian
cooking. Much of the produce is grown behind the restaurant, and the fresh tomato salad is
often still warm from the garden. The real draw is wood oven-baked pizzas, which take
time to make. No credit cards. It's over 2 miles east of downtown via Ojai Ave.
Hip Vegan
VEGETARIAN
(
www.hipvegancafe.com
;
928 E Ojai Ave; mains $9-13; 11am-5pm; )
Tucked back from the street in a tiny garden, this locals' kitchen stays true to Ojai's
granola-crunchy hippie roots with sprout-filled wraps, raw salads, fake-meat Reuben sand-
wiches and classic SoCal date shakes.
Knead
BAKERY, CAFE
(
http://kneadbakingcompany.com
; 469 E Ojai Ave; items $3-16; 8am-4pm Wed-Sun)
Family-run artisan bakery mixes batters with the best of Ojai's fresh fruit, herbs, honey and
nuts. Get a slice of a sweet tart or savory quiche, or a made-to-order breakfast sandwich.
No credit cards.
Shopping
Arcade Plaza
, a maze of Mission Revival-style buildings on Ojai Ave (downtown's main
drag), is stuffed with gifty boutiques.
Bart's Books
BOOKS
(
www.bartsbooksojai.com
;
302 W Matilija St;
9:30am-sunset)
