Farmer and the Cook — Organic Market, Café & Farm

Welcome to Farmer and the Cook in Ojai, California

An all-organic café serving creative, vegetarian and vegan Mexican food. Our 16-acre farm down the road grows the menu whenever possible. Our market-café includes a prize-winning bakery – an espresso bar - a smoothie bar - a juice bar - basic staples and produce from our farm and other local producers. A much-loved community gathering spot since 2001.

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Hours

Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thu–Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Fri: PIZZA 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sat: PIZZA 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sun: PIZZA 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Directions

339 W El Roblar Dr

Ojai, CA 93023

(805) 640-9608

Baked

A collection of organic recipes shared by the community of bakers at Farmer and the Cook. From our sourdough loaves and morning pastries to the cookies and cakes that have become Ojai traditions — each recipe made with organic ingredients, simple techniques, and nearly three decades of love for the craft.

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The Bakery

Every morning our bakers arrive before dawn to craft sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, and the pastries that have made us an Ojai staple. All organic flour, all from scratch, all made with the patience that good food demands.

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Fresh baked goods from the Farmer and the Cook bakery

Two farmers carrying a crate of fresh produce through rows of green crops

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Join our weekly organic produce program and support local farming in the Ojai Valley. Each box is packed with seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits grown on our farm — a direct connection from our soil to your table.

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Steve's Books

Poetry, essays, and observations from a life rooted in the soil. Steve Sprinkel's ongoing series wanders through endemic bumblebees in Japan, the crusade of galaxies, and the quiet observations accumulated over a life spent growing food in the Ojai Valley.

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Steve Sprinkel's books — poetry, essays, and observations from a life rooted in the soil

Farmer and the Cook Cookbook

Recipes and farm stories from Ojai, California. Olivia's collection of the dishes, traditions, and seasonal rhythms that have shaped nearly three decades of cooking at Farmer and the Cook.

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Merch

Rep the farm. Our collection of hats, beanies, and tees — all designed in Ojai, made to last, and worn by the people who keep this place running.

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Farmer and the Cook merchandise — hats, beanies, and tees