Est. 2014. A fully vegan & 99% gluten free wholefoods cafe. Offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a grab 'n go section. Menu includes smoothies, salads, pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, bowls and savory Mexican style entrees. (Please note the sourdough bread is gluten free yet is not a fit for those with celiac disease.) Accepts pre-order/pre-pay - then pick-up. Enter the shopping center on Village Glen. Email contact: info@joicafe.com. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm.
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2855 Agoura Rd (at Westlake Blvd), Westlake Village, California, USA, 91361
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Last update on 05 Nov 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by MicheletheTrainer on 04 Sep 2014
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103 Reviews
First Review by TomForde
The Vegan
Points +71
Vegan Gluten Free Heaven - Edit
They have been open for years, but I haven’t eaten there in probably five years. I found myself in the area again, so I had the fun tuna sandwich which comes with a salad which has a yummy dressing. The tuna was very good on really incredible gluten-free bread. I also had, I believe it was, the soup of the day which was black bean tomato which included chunks of avocado in it. I absolutely love this as well. My friend who is not vegan had the lasagna and I tried some of that and oh my God was that delicious. I also had a cinnamon roll for dessert. That may have come from karma Baker. They had lots of delicious desserts in their showcase in front And that’s the one I settled on, but I wanted to have one of each. In the past Karma Baker was the one that supplied them with the desserts. They have a bakery, not that far from Joi and they are incredible as well. Anyway, whether your someone who eats gluten or not this restaurant is wonderful and I highly recommend it
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DanilaShapovalov
Points +44
Cute spot. - Edit
My girlfriend and I ordered two plates. The lasagna was really good, but the burger was just alright. I think you should come to visit that place; it's nice and friendly.
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Vast
Points +422
Delicious but cashless - Edit
The food was great - generous portion, delicious, all gluten free and plant based and left me feeling as great as it tasted other than the fact that they wouldn’t accept cash. So I won’t be going back and only ate there today as I was hungry. There are simply too many reasons not to support places which won’t accept cash so hopefully they gain as much wisdom in politics as they have in diet.
Read moreEveryone working there was very nice, so maybe it’s simply a reflection of the prevailing mind set in this part of California as many of the customers would suggest - beady eyed socialist political influencers hiding behind thick rimmed glasses and hipster beards would love to take away our freedom along with our income through a cashless society which will lead to a social credit system like communist China while they steal through taxes and printing money, ie ‘watering down the whiskey’ and charging twice the price.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-27
JulienneSlice
I agree cashless businesses is no beuno!
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Cash is legal tender. 💵
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vgjones
Points +58
Excellent menu - Edit
Clean, good variety, fresh food and environment.
Read morePros: Menu, Food presentation, Friendly
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loribouvin
Points +380
Amazing food! - Edit
I took my Omni parents to Joi Café today- they had so many amazing options. We got the tuna sandwich with California salad and it was so fresh and delicious. We also got the peanut butter ball and crunchy treat. There are no pictures because we ate all the food so quickly. I can’t wait to go back and try the salmon burger and lasagna. If you are vegan, this is a must must must! And if you are an Omni. This is a must must must🦋 I’m so glad there’s a beautiful option in Thousand Oaks
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-25
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Stevie_velo
Points +62
Must visit! - Edit
Joi Cafe is a must if in the area. Everything is so good!
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Maxkat12
Points +27
Eat here! - Edit
Joi cafe is my go-to spot when I'm visiting my parents. Love grabbing a bottle of chai tea to go too.
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Samantha18
Points +475
Busy breakfast spot - Edit
We went to JOi Café for breakfast on a weekday morning and it was vey busy, chaotic, and loud. The cafe could definitely use some more seating options.
Read moreThe food was good, not great. We didn’t love the superfood pancakes. They were a bit bland, dry and just had nothing that was really special about them. The lentil sausages were my favorite. They were super tasty and were cooked perfectly.
We ordered 2 cinnamon rolls from the bakery case and they were pretty hard. The waitress did heat them up for us, but they were still really hard to cut through.
I ordered the chai and was very disappointed. This is not your typical chai latte. This chai was the equivalent to eating a bag of black jellybeans and is a very acquired taste.
We felt like a lot of the items on the menu were a bit overpriced, especially for the size of the portions.
Overall we had an average experience but we are not in a hurry to go back.
Pros: All vegan, Big menu/lots of options
Cons: Pricey , Not enough seating, Loud and crowded
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Iloveanimals!
Points +65
Super cute! - Edit
Delicious pastries, coffee and meals!
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JakeFuller
Points +1502
Delicious and Nutritious - Edit
I thoroughly enjoyed my vegan breakfast and coffee. If my friend was to be asked, he would admit that too, even though he prefers omnivorous foods. Great veggies, the pancakes were dynomite, but the sausages were a little mealy.
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allicat818
Points +28
Cute for breakfast - Edit
I got the Georgia Peach as a smoothie bowl and it was super good!
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jpaschepilates
Points +28
Favorite spot - Edit
The best plant based option in conejo valley. Delicious food and lovely energy.
Read morePros: Minty matcha, Caesar salad, Mac and joi
Cons: No cons but I miss the spaghetti squash
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SteveH
Points +18201
great spot - Edit
Great food and drinks. Staff nice. Both the scramble and tacos were very good. Chai was great. Worth the drive!
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heathera75
Points +298
WOW So good now - Edit
I used to live in Ventura County and initially had a rough experience years ago here (long story)....it's been years now and recently I was visiting Ventura and decided to try Joi again. WOW it's really changed and has so many choices and delicious, organic, and all gluten free...by far one of the best vegan restaurants! Their raw desserts made by EcoLicious have always been a fav so I was so glad to see they have that now too,
Read morePros: Organic, all vegan, delicious
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Gardenmavenoftheshire
Points +209
Great find! Highly recommend. - Edit
Ate here 3 different meals over 4 days.
Read morePros: Very tasty food & conscientious service, Whole Foods plant based w/ low sodium , Fresh and made in house
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JulienneSlice
Points +1775
Good eats, 3.75 - Edit
Review update 3.0: 2023
Read moreThe food at this vegan cafe is not the typical menu style, they emphasize mostly whole foods plant based ingredients from original recipes. They do have a few options for those looking for a processed faux burger patty as an example but most of the menu is healthy and tasty.
Some menu items the portions are smaller than others which is why I deduct some points for that but overall the menu and food is pure quality.
As a follow up in my most recent return visit it appears Joi has made some corrections and made tipping fully transparent and controllable by the customer which is nice to see. You can read below on the background to that issue if it interests you.
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Old review 2.0:
I ordered the breakfast burrito but found the burrito to be bland. I found it to be strange since it had a variety ingredients that would give it flavor. Even adding the salsa didn’t do much to improve the blandness. The burrito was also surprisingly small (see picture) for the price in comparison to other breakfast burritos I've had from other vegan cafes.
To my surprise the cafe has a practice of charging automatic gratuity to an order without approval. This happened to me and the cashier did not mention this when I placed my order. There was no display for me to see the charges before finalizing my payment and I never received a printed receipt. It wasn't until I got home did I see the square emailed receipt. I don’t mind tipping but slipping a charge automatically without a customer’s knowledge is not cool and this is the main issue here. I hope Joi’s management changes this practice and uses this opportunity to train their staff to communicate and get approval from a customer beforehand.
One last note…
Apparently some people on this app (like the comments below) like to leave harassing comments and not respect those whose personal and genuine experiences are shared on this app. For those people I say please don’t misuse the app and turn this platform into a Twitter like environment.
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Old review 1.0:
I really enjoyed the food at Joi Cafe and I like the local vibe of the place. I recommend any of the in house made veggie burgers (southsider & beast), the pizzas, fun tuna sandwich, breakfast scramble and the chai and juices are all really delicious. Props to this establishment for creating wholesome and delicious food.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-14
Pros: Vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
katy101withers
I just wanted to inform you that they do have a sign saying there is a 10% gratuity added & that if you’d like it removed to let the cashier know & i know this because i come in almost every day. also, it’s a bit tacky that you’re complaining about a 10% gratuity when going out to eat.
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A sign is not considered direct communication with the customer. I don’t eat there everyday like you hence why you eventually noticed the sign at some point. What’s really tacky is your assumptions and making the issue about tipping. My point is that the Joi Cafe needs to get verbal approval by the customer about an extra charge especially when they don’t display the charge at the register and when they don’t give out a receipt.
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you made this whole post saying “secretly charge tip” which is just false. whether they say it verbally or on a sign (literally in front of the register) it’s letting the customer know & it’s not a “secret” & they also do give out receipts…so i’m confused because everything you’ve been saying is just not true. i really hope in the future you put more energy in 1. telling the truth ( also not be so cheap you should want to tip more than 10%😉) & 2. spreading more positive reviews for small vegan businesses because we need more of them & false statements like yours hurt small businesses.
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I ate there today, did not get charged extra. The food was excellent. If anyone from Happy Cow reads this, I hope they will consider taking down a negative review for such a positive venue.
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Brooklynbomb
Points +72
Vegan + Gluten free = my kind of heaven - Edit
Popped in for some caffeine and snack after a hike nearby- and I can’t wait to return someday for a proper meal. I choose just a “side” and I’m glad I did. Their pita and hummus was incredible- warm and chewy bread (that I could actually eat!) with three mini scoops of hearty and lemony hummus. Delicious strong and velvety oatmylk latte was surprisingly better than I expected too- so rich and creamy compared to the usual vegan lattes that are around. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Everything is gluten free, A few outside tables
Cons: They deserve a beautiful patio and larger space!
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BeverlyKahlenberg
Points +30
I had the lasagna and it was delicious! I will be back soon. - Edit
Nice atmosphere with lots of great looking food! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: The place is packed
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kittyt4tt
Points +18
Ritually - Edit
I order the pancakes every weekend and makes me the happiest girl no joke. They’re healthy, vegan and yum can’t beat that as a vegan! I have also had the Alfredo which is also just as delicious as the pancakes.
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Kedugan
Points +154
Come here often? - Edit
I do. Whenever I’m within 30 mins I find a way to swing by Joi cafe. This time, we came for Sunday brunch and there was something for everyone.
Read morePros: Variety, Gluten free options, Bustling
Cons: Far from my house
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Marie-MicheleDore
Points +665
Delicious! - Edit
I went here twice when I was staying in Westlake Village. I was very impressed! Both times I had take out, and it did not disappoint.
Read moreThe bagel was a bit fatty for me, but it came with fruits and ended up being well balanced. My favourite was the Poké Bowl. Absolutely delicious! The dressing was perfectly balanced in flavour. A must try if you go here.
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signallights
Points +137
Loved this place - Edit
Amazing little cafe. Wish these were everywhere . Perfect selection of tasty, fresh vegan food. Awesome selection of healthy wholefood based and some comfort food options if that’s what you need . Lovely vibe and atmosphere, clean, shaded outdoor seating. If I lived near here I’d be in every day. It’s also very reasonably priced for the quality .
Read morePros: 100% plant based , Both healthy wholefood and comfort options , Lovely friendly atmosphere
Cons: None
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Heathmey
Points +177
Great Vegan Brunch spot - Edit
This place had a great atmosphere and good selection! I stuck with potatoes and veggies but my daughter went straight for the scones! We will definitely be back!
Read morePros: All vegan plant based food, Lots of unique options, Good indoor and outdoor seating
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happycat123
Points +28
Tasty and fresh! - Edit
I have been coming to Joi cafe for a few years now and I really enjoy their food. Everything is always prepared with fresh ingredients and has great flavors. My favorites are the Caesar salad and the pancakes. My only complaint is that their food is a little overpriced for the portion sizes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-19
Pros: Delicious coffee and matcha , Always use fresh fruits and vegetables
Cons: Overpriced for portion sizes
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RebeccaArvizu
Points +63
Open and Inviting Community Environment - Edit
Farmers market in the parking lot Sunday morning but still plenty of parking. Long line out the door but it moved fast. Large menu of no-guilt superfood dishes for my endurance training. The heart tofu scramble was packed with recovery nutrients and flavor. Perfect after a grueling race yesterday. Large menu of coffee drinks too.
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thejonz
Points +109
All vegan - yay! - Edit
So thankful for an all vegan restaurant. Why only 3 stars? It’s rather pricey and the portions are rather small. After paying $40 for my wife and I for breakfast I was still really hungry. I usually like to eat my wife’s leftovers but she didn’t have any.
Read moreShe ordered the pancakes which were really good but small (I talked her into a small bite).
I ordered the breakfast burrito and had the exact same experience as this review “I ordered the breakfast burrito but found the burrito to be bland. I found it to be strange since it had a variety of ingredients that would give it flavor. Even adding the salsa didn’t do much to improve the blandness. The burrito was also surprisingly small for the price in comparison to other breakfast burritos I've had from other vegan cafes. “
I was super excited that they have vegan donuts but at $5 we had to pass.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-17
Pros: All vegan , Variety
Cons: Expensive , Small portions
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Cologne-Vegan
Points +86
Leckeres Essen & sehr nette Menschen! - Edit
We had Mac ‚n cheese and a burger with very delicious & fresh salad. It was very tasty & the staff very kind
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Große Variationen , Sehr schmackhaft
Cons: Nix
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