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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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- Outdoor seating
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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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115 Reviews
First Review by TomForde
JulienneSlice
Points +2094
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.
Read moreJulienneSlice
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.
Read morekaty101withers
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.
Read moremoretofuplease
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 +73
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 +827
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 +176
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 +192
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 +134
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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seremarlene
Points +707
A place to go! - Edit
Everything is vegan with many many gluten free options. A paradise for me! I have eaten there different times on my vacations in California. Great great food! Very friendly staff. A place to try!!
Read morePros: Variety of menu, Everything is vegan , Many gluten free options
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Kplant
Points +5240
Fresh and Friendly - Edit
Great Salads. Refreshing atmosphere. Lots of out door seating as well as indoor.
Read moreJoi is wonderful, has lots of specials and great menu.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-03
Pros: Salads and smoothies are terrific
Cons: Many items have lots of oil. , All salad dressing w/oil, Oat-chip 🍪 gross made offsite
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SummerFitch
Points +105
Food that tastes and feels good! - Edit
The food here is beyond words, I love popping in here for a smoothie or latte with a pastry on the side after a good bike ride. The food is so clean, tastes amazing and is one of the few places I feel better after I eat there. I highly recommend their lavender latte, bagel sandwich or super food pancakes! Definitely worth the money 🤗✅
Read morePros: 100% VEGAN, The staff is AMAZING, The food is organic & gluten free
Cons: Pricey
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aashface
Points +65
Tasty but specific - Edit
We had a great breakfast/brunch here but they cater to a specific palate. The food was healthy and fresh, but lacked spice and depth in flavor. I hate to admit that the lemonade was terrible, the stevia needs to save it but actually ruins it. The drink selection was limited in general so I took a risk and it didn’t pan out. That’s on me. Overall 4/5 and we’d come back if we were conveniently in the area.
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JanWasserman
Points +44
Yummy - Edit
Great service, lots of choices.
Read morePros: I think it’s all vegan, Really good vegan tuna, Great smoothies
Cons: Too far for me to go as often as I would like.
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seattleveganpamela
Points +115
Delicious and oil-free - Edit
Always vegan. Oil-free options, too! I enjoyed the Macro Bowl.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-08
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ChristinePerl
Points +26
Vegan tuna - Edit
Love the vegan tuna sandwich!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-29
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britdncr1
Points +299
Nice breakfast - Edit
Tried this place for the first time a couple weeks ago and got a latte and the sausage and hash with a side pancake. Loved the pancake and latte. I’ll try something else next time. The rest of the meal was good but I do think it could have a bit more flavor.
Read morePros: Great coffee , Nice service , Pleasant atmosphere
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sparklybeets
Points +459
OMFG - Edit
I ordered the tuna sandwich and soup. Holy shifirijrnrnfn. So good. AND THEIR DESSERTS OMG. the raspberry cake with lemon (i think) was my fav.
Read morePros: Menu is fully vegan
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vegi4life76
Points +28
Vegan - Edit
Everything is safe and delicious!
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veganmightymouse
Points +140
No Joy. Lazy menu and overpriced - Edit
The most disappointing Vegan restaurant ever.
Read moreOverpriced, food is inconsistent. Feels like the owner checked out years ago and the only food thing is their shakes. Food taste weird and you will be angry at how much you spend for overpriced bland vegan dood
Pros: Shakes
Cons: The entire menu , Nothing new , Overpriced and bland
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Banangela97
Points +2956
So great that I started working here - Edit
I love love love that this restaurant is dedicated to ethics & health. Wfpb food, top tier coffee, pleasant environment & staff, Dr. McGregor's nutrition books for sale, slideshow w/ info about the wfpb diet/lifestyle including health/sustainability/animal rights, etc... it's in line with the things I care most about. Easy 5 stars😄Edit: stopped working here. I loved connecting with customers. But there's a lack of compassion in the workplace : ( the food is still great
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-03-25
Pros: All vegan, Wfpb focused, Cute cafe
Cons: Generally high prices, but you get what ya pay for
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Justin.B
Points +56
Awesome Vegan Stop - Edit
I'm traveling on business and was do glad to find this gem of a restaurant. Their menu is awesome, staff are do friendly and thoughtful, and the food is incredible. Stop in!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: There isn't more locations!
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D&M_Happy_Users
Points +76
Unbelievable! A Real Treat. - Edit
Without a ton of acolades and commentary here, which we could easily go on and on about, we loved the food and service. The balance of flavors in our meal, quality of ingredients, highly varied menu selections, and assurance of all plant-based AND all organic made this an exceptional treat for us when traveling through the area today. We so wish we had anything close to this where we live. A real gem and must experience for plant-based minded people.
Read moreWe have now been back multiple times, traveling 238 km just for a great meal. Very good portions and service is always great.
Pros: Lots of choices., All organic., Exceptional flavors!
Cons: None.
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tadah
Points +188
Is seasoning not vegan? - Edit
The food had absolutely no flavor at all I couldn't even eat it, although I was starving. Service wasn't the best.
Read moreCons: Don't use seasoning
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