"The Farmer and The Cook is a great little spot and well worth the trip. I stopped by as part of the Ventura Vegan Chef Challenge and was pleasantly surprised by how much bigger the space is than I thought. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, plus a really cute market area with some inviting choices to take home. They have freshly baked bread and a pastry counter. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming. I tried two of the Ventura vegan chef challenge dishes. The cauliflower tamal was my favorite — comforting, flavorful, and tasted like a proper tamal without trying to be anything else. The veggie meatballs weren’t my personal favorite, but I’m glad I tried them and appreciated the care that went into the dish. Service was counter-style and very friendly. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and the overall experience felt easy and enjoyable. I’d definitely like to go back and dine in next time. A solid stop with good food, a nice atmosphere, and thoughtful vegan options."

"Incredible smoothies, breakfast items, and burritos. We love it here! Also immaculate vibes. And the cutest cat if you’re lucky enough to spot him napping on one of the stools."

"Great little spot for a meal. Lots of healthy vegetarian options. The cauliflower burrito is so good. It’s got a classic socal hippie market/restaurant vibe. The kind that feels lost in time. If you eat there go around the corner and sit in the garden :)"

"It was a first time encounter and i fell in love immediately. Food is spectacular and the drinks too. We got gluten free pizza and corn chowder, green juice and chai. The desserts were to die for all of them 😀. There was a life music and not much seats left with the heaters in the outdoor area so we went inside. It was cozy and quiet enough for having a conversation. I am definitely going to come back. Thank you so much. I wish i would take a pic of our pizza but we literally devoured it 😇"

"My wife and I came here on a Saturday morning around 9 AM and there was barely any line. There was plenty of parking in the free parking lot. We also were able to get a table indoors and eat our meal. My wife ordered the breakfast burrito and it was super good. It even had some zucchini at which I thought was super creative. I ordered the açai bowl without banana and really enjoyed it. It had fresh strawberries and blueberries on it. My wife also had this golden latte and she really enjoyed it. I grabbed a decaf Americano. I really liked this option."