The Best Lunch Spot Near Simi Valley Is 10 Minutes Away in Moorpark
If you live or work in Simi Valley and you haven't made the short drive to Moorpark to eat at CJ's Urban Cafe, you're leaving one of the best local lunch spots unexplored.
We're not talking about a long commute. CJ's is about 10 minutes from central Simi Valley — and the food is the kind that makes a 10-minute drive feel like nothing.
Why Simi Valley Locals Drive to CJ's
The Simi Valley dining scene has its options, but CJ's fills a specific gap: a neighborhood cafe with made-from-scratch food, an extensive menu, and a laid-back atmosphere that you can't fake.
Here's what Simi Valley customers consistently say about making the trip:
"The paninis are better than anything I've found locally." Our eight-panini menu includes options like the Mango Habanero Turkey, Napa Chicken, and Basil Chicken — made fresh and pressed to order. Nothing close to that exists in the surrounding area for the price.
"The smoothies are worth the drive alone." Between our fruit smoothies and our yogurt smoothie menu (seven flavors), CJ's offers a smoothie experience that goes beyond anything you'd find at a chain.
"It's just a better vibe." CJ's has outdoor seating, a relaxed atmosphere, and the kind of staff that actually knows regulars. It's a neighborhood cafe in the best sense.
What to Order on Your First Visit
First-timer from Simi Valley? Here's what we recommend:
- Panini: Napa Chicken or Mango Habanero Turkey (order the one that fits your heat tolerance)
- Salad: Cobb or Chicken Caesar
- Smoothie: Peanut Butter Yogurt Smoothie or the Blueberry Pie
- Coffee: The Mocha if you want something rich, the Americano if you want it clean
You can mix and match — or just pick one item and build from there.
Bring the Whole Team
If you're coordinating a work lunch for a team in Simi Valley, CJ's catering is worth a look. We bring the same freshness and quality to catering orders that we serve in the cafe every day.
How to Get There
CJ's Urban Cafe is at 766 New Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021. From central Simi Valley, take the 118 West to New Los Angeles Ave — we're right there.
Easy parking. Outdoor patio. Worth every minute of the drive.
Check out our full menu at cjsurbancafe.com before you come — or just show up and let us take care of the rest.
CJ's Urban Cafe — Moorpark's best, worth the short trip from Simi Valley.