Why is it that everything is a little sweeter, a little more exciting when it feels like a secret? We love finding hidden gems. We also love coffee. And when the best coffee comes from a little place that most people don’t know about, it is almost too much to handle. This unexpected little cafe tucked inside a brick train station has some of the absolute best coffee in Oxnard, California, and we are here for it.

The Oxnard Transit Center, located in downtown Oxnard, is the city’s transportation hub where travelers and commuters catch buses and trains all day every day.
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The interior of the station building looks like any other local train station and is often quiet between train arrivals. This is not exactly the place you would expect a boutique coffee hotspot. And yet…
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…In the corner of the waiting area sits a hidden gem, Cafe Dolce Vita. This darling Italian-style cafe has some of the best coffee in the city. Even the espresso machine is from Italy!
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In 2019, the young owner renovated the previous train station snack bar, operated by his mother, into the Dolce Vita cafe, a bright spot offering espresso and coffee drinks, tea, gelato, and fresh sandwiches.
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Dolce Vita features delicious fresh-roasted Intelligentsia and Stumptown coffee beans, a wide variety of flavored Monin syrups and sauces to customize your drink, and artisan teas. Not sure what you want? Never heard of Intelligentsia? Ask the owner. He knows his stuff, can give you a little coffee education, and makes great recommendations.
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Every sandwich is made to order and prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients.
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I always order a Lavender Oat Milk Latte, which is fabulous, and if I’m hungry, pair it with a Turkey sandwich on either a croissant or Brioche. It’s hard not to follow it up with a scoop (or two) of creamy gelato.
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Of course, you can also pick up a few unique snacks, bottled soda or water, and often crafts and baked goods that are collaborations with local artists and bakers.
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If you haven’t tried this little cafe with some of the best coffee in Oxnard, we suggest doing so as soon as possible. And if you have tried it, we would love to hear what you think! Keep up with all things coffee, including delicious new creations, by following Cafe Dolce Vita on Facebook. Looking for more to do in Oxnard? Check out this delightful waterfront emporium.

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