Zan L.
9/14/2025
A great little retro diner in a busier part of sleepy Ventura. I was passing through town from West LA and had been wanting to try this diner for quite some time so finally got my chance today....
Busy Bee Cafe
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478 E Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
Established in 1983, Busy Bee 50's Cafe in downtown Ventura, California, has been a beloved destination for delicious comfort food. With a nostalgic diner atmosphere featuring red vinyl booths and personal jukeboxes, the cafe offers a unique dining experience that celebrates classic Americana.
The menu boasts a wide variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including vegetarian selections, and pairs perfectly with their old-fashioned beverages and a full bar. Diners can enjoy the lively ambiance of the open kitchen, complete with the enticing sounds and smells of burgers sizzling on the grill.
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3.5592 reviews
Cynthia W.
1/12/2025
This is right on the main drag in downtown Ventura. My partner and I love old school diners, and this place drew us in with their decor and ambiance...and the fact that it had a bathroom. We...
Melissa L.
11/9/2024
My friends were in town and we walked the Blvd looking for something for brunch. My girlfriends wanted a traditional American breakfast and when they saw the menu and cute old school diner vibes...
Mark R.
9/29/2025
This is all very, very sad, and it pains me to write this. Busy Bee used to be one of Ventura's more memorable experiences. It still is - but for all the wrong reasons. Our family and friends...
Sheila C.
4/16/2025
Trying to find food after an evening of drinking and we saw this place and said yes! The service was very friendly, the food was amazing, though we were starving, LOL and the place is right out of...
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