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All-Day Café Model Revitalizes Ojai's Restaurant Scene

2/2/2026

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Kelsey Brito opened the Dutchess in Ojai, California in 2022, pairing a French bakery with a Burmese dinner.
The Dutchess has thrived amid a restaurant renaissance driven by all-day cafes.
Brito notes the model lets restaurants meet public demands while keeping their identity.
She says the all-day format addresses many challenges facing the industry.

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Story summary

Kelsey Brito opened the Dutchess in Ojai, California in 2022, pairing a French bakery with a Burmese dinner.
The Dutchess has thrived amid a restaurant renaissance driven by all-day cafes.
Brito notes the model lets restaurants meet public demands while keeping their identity.
She says the all-day format addresses many challenges facing the industry.