Rou-Meli Cafe

Okay, Rou-Meli is one of my daughter-in-law's favorite lunch spots. It was also rated by the Ventura County Reporter as one of the best new restaurants in 2017. So, of course, we had to try it out. Rou-meli is nestled in the Topa Tower business park on Vineyard, by the tallest tower, in Oxnard California. It's a small restaurant with a few outdoor tables and they boast a combination of Greek and Artisan creations. I had their Steak, Bacon and Cheese Melt. It normally comes on a chibatta bread but I ordered it on the brioche bun. It was full of the flavors of cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, and bacon, but, the steak was cooked into almost a chili, very unique. I think the chibatta would have held up better than the brioche bun, but the sandwich was tasty just the same. Their chips were crisp, fresh and cooked darker brown which I love cuz they're so crispy. I ate my entire sandwich and, with the help of my grandkids, ate most of the chips, which is unheard of for me. My daughter-in-law had a Baja Chicken Melt with bacon and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun, she actually normally orders it on whole wheat, but we decided to go with the way out comes. The combination of Greek spiced grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar and American cheeses and caramelized onions with the chipotle aioli was rich, tangy and creamy all asy the same time. The Orzo Pasta Salad with olive oil, oregano, vinegar, cranberries and goat cheese could have been a meal by itself, in fact I ate the leftovers for lunch the next day. My son had their Greek Gyro which was made traditionally with thinly sliced lamb and beef, onions, tomato, tzatziki sauce and pommes frites all wrapped in a pita. I am prejudice because I love Greek food but everyone at our table agreed that the Greek spices and flavors blended beautifully and the taste was mouth watering. I don't think there was a disappointed tastebud in the group. The prices are between $8-15 for lunch and breakfast is between $5-8. They cater as well.

The breakfast and cold brew were legit here. The croissant was savory - flaky and delish. I really liked the bacon. The bacon breakfast burrito had great flavor with the tater tots inside. Good customer service and I love the decor/atmosphere. Purse hooks beneath the low bar seating are convenient.

Yesterday I saw this place when I went to The Habit and was waiting for my order. Their sign said gyros, and I haven't had a good gyro in over twenty years. I decided to risk it. I'm not clear why they included french fries in it, but I pulled them out and ate them separate. The pita was incredible, the meat was marinated exactly right, the tsatziki looked and tasted fresh homemade, and the crisp sliced onions provided exactly the right texture and flavor. When I get a craving for a good gyro, this is where I'll go. I wound up not eating my double cheese, but my dogs appreciated that.

If you want to find Rou-Meli Cafe it can best be described to be located right next to the tallest blue building at Vinyard and the101 by the tall blue JP Morgan building, also next door to The Habit...within that same shopping center. its kind of got a specialty market as that and the habit are positioned in the perfect place for all the executives and staff in the JP Morgan and other offices close by. I had the Albacore Tuna Melt Rou-Meli's signature Albacore tuna salad with provolone cheese and mayo on a toasted and stuffed between sourdough bread. it was perfect and a lot of tuna salad nice and moist with the crunch of celery just the way i like it! oh, and served with Kettle chips. Elizabeth had the Cali Pesto Ham or Turkey, avocado, bacon, cheddar, spinach, tomato, onions with pesto aioli on whole wheat. also served with Kettle chips. She said it was the bomb and took half home only to lose it to our 17 year old as she ran out the door. definitely will come back!

Clean, great food. Wish they brought back the espresso machine. Good service, kind staff. Whats there not to love? This place needs more traffic!

Very good coffee bursting with flavor. Food is very flavorful and unique and they present it with a little suprise. Recommend to this anyone that would like something good and different rather than the usual.

First time here. I love in SF Bay now. Came here to meet old friends. Very nice and quaint. Know as a coffee shop, but also some good breakfast and sandwich choices. I had the ham and egg sandwich meal with tater tots. Very hearty. My son had bacon croissant sandwich. Friend had croissant with nutella. Everyone was very satisfied. I'd recommend it.

Food is well-prepared and full of flavor. Breakfast burritos, their homemade salsa and tater tots are definitely worth the visit. Dishes can come out slow, so call ahead with your order if you're short on time.