“ (A late review of my experience last Mother's Day, but this place deserves the love!) My family has been going to Café Nouveau since my 11-year-old son was a baby, and it has always been a special place for celebrations. Naturally, it was the perfect choice to celebrate Mother's Day last year! Everything was perfect. We were seated at a wonderful, tucked-away table that felt like our own little garden oasis--so serene and peaceful, exactly what I love when enjoying a meal. Our server was exceptional--joyful, kind, and incredibly attentive, especially when it came to making sure everything went smoothly while dining with kids. We always have a delightful experience here, whether it's a special occasion or an intentional, fun outing in our PJ's for breakfast--a memory my family cherishes. Oh, and the sweet potato biscuit? A must! My kids love it so much they refuse to share. ”

“ My first time at cafe nouveau was great. I took my mom and saw a lot of people waiting. Since it was just us two they seated us quickly on the outside patio which my mom loved. Though it's French themed, I tried their matcha pancakes which aren't really French but nonetheless, they were delicious. I wasn't expecting them to be as large as they were so you can definitely share. My mom had a coffee with regular pancakes and we both enjoyed. Next I will try their beignets. Service was decent the gentleman that served us at first was very kind. The gentleman brought us the food didn't seem too thrilled to be there but he still was attentive. Overall I'd come back ”

“ Everything you could want and more!! I had EGGS BENEVILLA- swapped for Pork Tamale with hollandaise sauce and avocado. It was AMAZING!!!!!! And Gluten Free- extra points! My friend had the Chili Relleno Omelette and loved it too!! The beignets are also a MUST!! Incredibly delicious. ”

“ Food is amazing, that deserves a 5 star! Only reason I'm giving it a 4 star is because the services wasn't the greatest. The orange juice is an 8oz cup for $8 a cup & NO refills! I was blown away, at least give one refill. Ambiance is peaceful but chilly during this time of the year. A little heater would have been nice. :) ”

“ Cafe Nouveau came up as a highly rated restaurant in the area and I took a gamble suggesting this restaurant to my group for New Year's Day and a birthday breakfast for my family. I highly hoped it would deliver. Driving up, the restaurant parking is off the restaurant property. We needed to cross the street to walk to the restaurant. There was a crowd outside and thought it was a good sign, but the wait was going to be long. The vibe was a garden cafe on the outside, being surrounded my cool plants and trees. There are no seats for waiting, just a ledge and it's right along the sidewalk. Inside feels chic, with European noir art and cool stained glass tables. We had maple bacon beignets and New England clam chowder for starters. The beignets are a must have! The chowder was also pretty good, through I prefer my chowder to be on the thicker side. I ordered the Oreo cookie pancakes with hash browns, eggs and bacon. The Oreo cookie pancakes are no joke! There is literal Oreo cookies on top of the pancakes along with crème and chocolate syrup. I was only able to get half of it down before the sweetness became overwhelming. The hash browns, eggs and bacon were perfect! The hash browns were nice and crunchy on the outside. My party also really enjoyed the fish and shrimp tacos! The experience was enjoyable, the food was great and the service was super helpful and attentive! I would come back and try more menu items in the future! Definitely recommend! ”

“ The Maple Bacon Beignets are A MUST to start with. They are sweet and savory deliciousness! I ordered the Spinach Feta Wrap and it's always so flavorful. This is my go to. I never finish it so you can share. And as the side ALWAYS Au gratin potatoes. They are the best. Creamy and so good. Even when they're, they usually are, the service is not sacrificed. They are so friendly like you're the only take they're waiting on. Coffee stays full and anything else you need. The inside is nice to sit but I love the peaceful outside vibe. Such a great way to have a delicious relaxing breakfast on a Saturday morning. ”

“ Cafe Nouveau not only serves amazing, unique dishes, but is a beautiful oasis right on a Main Street in Ventura. We luckily got on the waitlist and timed our arrival perfectly so we didn't wait terribly long for a table for three. We opted to sit on the patio and were let in through a side door. There was an umbrella covering all the tables not located under the beautiful pergolas. It really felt cozy and comfortable, even though it was about 55 degrees and it has rained earlier that morning. Our server was nice and patient with us when we asked about the menu. I ordered the bananas foster French toast, my fiancé the eggs ranchero, and we ordered our kiddo 2 eggs and sausage (he shared my French toast with me). We also ordered some coffee, which hailed from the Santa Barbara Roasting Company, and it was a pretty good brew! We ordered milk for our son, which was served in a cup with a lid and straw. Our food came out after about 20 minutes (Nouveau is BUSY on Sunday mornings, for good reason!), and everything was fresh and delicious. The bananas with my French toast weren't too mushy, and the whole thing wasn't too sweet, which I was grateful for. The whipped cream was probably my kid's favorite part of it, haha! Definitely a must try! The tamale in the eggs ranchero was SO GOOD. It's made in house, and you could tell with how fluffy the masa was and how filled it was. It's also served with probably some of the best restaurant salsa I've ever had. I asked our server if they sold the salsa separately, and unfortunately they don't ;-; I feel that tamales frequently make appearances on menus, but are rarely executed beautifully. This was a beautiful tamale, and all its accompaniments were amazing! The prices are a little more than what we're used to for brunch, but this little piece of heaven is worth the splurge every so often! The aesthetic and vibe plus the food at Cafe Nouveau will make you want to never leave. We can't wait to come back soon! ”

“ An absolute gem! This restaurant is absolutely charming and cozy. We came here on a Sunday morning and it was an easy, short wait despite how busy it was. Our server was great and checked on us often to make sure we didn't need anything. The food was delicious! You can't leave without trying their beignets; it's a must! I look forward to coming back! ”

“ It was early in the morning and we were driving back home from a Santa Barbara weekend trip. We were feeling like a good breakfast spot and found a few in Ventura. We passed a few spots and based on the wait outside it seemed like we weren't the only ones the same idea. We finally decided on stopping in at Cafe Nouveau. Best decision ever! Beignets, Chilaquiles, Chorizo Jalapeño Omelette, Fresh coffee and it was heaven with every bite. If I had the room I would have ordered the entire menu. The folks were all super great, friendly and accommodating. The service was super tentative. The cafe was quaint, comfy, shnazzy, creative and fun. We did t want to leave. Keeping it simple in the hopes that you'll go check it out for yourself. Enjoy! You'll thank me later. ”

“ We heard such good things about Cafe Nouveau for brunch, we had to give it a try (especially after the outstanding dinner we enjoyed there). We got on the wait list through Yelp when we were about 10 minutes away. Big help - we got the last available patio table because they held it for us. The patio is even nicer to dine on for brunch than it was for dinner. We decided to start off with the maple bacon beignets (4 for $9). For reasons I don't understand, they are not on the menu but can be ordered with no problem. And they are delicious. I ordered the banana pecan waffle ($17). It is a large waffle covered with a cut up whole banana and a serving of maple syrup. Delish! My wife got the Nouveau scramble ($21). A huge portion with eggs, potatoes, a white bean, and a type of chip. Comes with a large blueberry muffin. Good but nothing special. A wonderful spot for a patio brunch on a nice day. ”