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Big Blue Bear

4.5 (452 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for working
Good for groups

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Whitewater (white chocolate vanilla espresso)
Diana N.

Very welcoming and cozy interior, I was happy that they were open early and that they offered oat milk for the coffee! The white chocolate coffee was perfect as I don't care for overly sweet drinks. I like their cute corner for the wine and beer, this is a great stop before or after visiting the river

Melody S.

This place seemed great. I had ordered an ice cream for my son. We went outside to enjoy our ice cream and people were smoking. I have serious health issues and I went inside as they had blocked off the tables (I assume because they were no longer serving food). So I went inside and I asked the staff about people smoking and they said yes they are able to smoke in their outside seating area. For people like me with respiratory issues it causes issues and thankfully most places don't allow it. In addition it is illegal but if an establishment allows it, then they do. As a result I won't be back because it impacts my health. :(

Dine in
Josh J.

This is a perfect spot to make a stop and grab a bite, coffee, wine, sweet treats, honey and some reallyyyyy good sandwiches. Real nice workers and make you feel very welcome. There is a bathroom to use if you're a customer. You might find some little ducks walking around outside, fun to see!

Cold Cut Sandwich with Turkey + Salami
Cierra M.

Precious little Kernville gem I'm a local and get my lunches and beverages from here often. They have such a good selection, friendly staff and the decor is super cute and cozy. Today I got the Cold Cut Sandwich and a 1/2 Green 1/2 Passionfruit ice tea, both were delicious! In the peak season lines can get a little crazy, but thats cuz everything is so good. Whether you are a local or traveling thru the BBB is always a delight, I highly recommend :)

Coffee beans
Kenneth B.

Great pastrami, good coffee, nice location to sit and enjoy a meal near The Kern River.

Such an amazing little coffee shop with great customer service! Apple turnovers are yummy!

Sausage Breakfast Quesadilla with a side of avocado.
Celery N.

Came here on a Sunday mid-morning after soaking in Remington Hot Springs. The atmosphere is great and the coffee and food even better. Honestly one of the best dirty chai lattes I've ever had and the breakfast quesadilla was HUGE and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

Meagan Z.

This was an incredible find! We were heading out of town and stopped here for coffee and breakfast. The coffee was absolutely tasty! I had the "dirty bear" which was perfectly made and delicious. My son had a hot chocolate which he absolutely loved and my hub really enjoyed the black coffee. We tried the protein burrito and loved it! Perfectly sized and tasty!!! We also tried the cinnamon roll and couldn't get enough of it! Our son tried the breakfast sandwich with bacon on a bagel and he said it was really good. The service was good, it did take a little while to get our food but it was Memorial Day weekend. But they were so friendly and nice. The store is absolutely cute and they have a small bar area for drinks later on in the day. There were spaces for games or just sitting and enjoying the music and the view of the town. We will definitely be back! And sorry, but when I took the pics we were almost done! Check them out-absolutely worth it and excellent!

Caramel bear latte and Mt Whitney (blended)
Delilah L.

The ladies working the bar are so friendly and the Caramel Bear iced latte was yummm!!! I also got the snickerdoodle cookie and chocolate chunk which was bigger than my hand. The other drink is the Mt Whitney. 10/10

Al Niño
Lauren R.

Kernville's food scene is small but full of gems like Big Blue Bear! It's spacious with a rustic cabin feel. We loved our sandwiches, the BLTA and Panini. Their craft coffees, so delicious!! There are even craft cocktails like espresso martinis. Service is friendly and welcoming. You just can't be in a rush and go with the "good food takes time" support small business mentality. Slow down, enjoy your food and experience, and you'll be going back like we will. There are cute t-shifts, snacks, pastries and wine. PS right now 12/7/25 during winter, they have whites for $10 a bottle!

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2 years ago

Delicious unique lattes, and amazing service. Favorite place in Kernville, hands down. Love it here.

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Cute place with a fun menu! Cool indoor and outdoor area. You can watch the chef work and love the free books.

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2 years ago

Awesome little joint we stopped by while in town. Loved the breakfast sandwich and bear track cookie!

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2 years ago

I ordered a veggie sandwich and was the most refreshing one I've ever had! And the snicker doodle cookie was very tasty

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2 years ago

Great staff... good food. Always a favorite stop for me whenever I visit town for our annual camping trip.

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1 year ago

great coffee and service! highly recommend on vacation or when camping the ambiance is great.

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2 years ago

Very nice, service. If you leave a review you get a free cookie. The shop is pretty elegant and cool with AC

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2 years ago

Pumpkin spice latte was sooo yummy!! Would recommend. All of the workers were also very nice.

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Great service and lots of smiles, super helpful people and made for a great experience!

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Definitely a must stop for breakfast and pastries! Coffee is good with great customer service . We had a veggie burrito & croissant sandwich

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2 years ago

Coffee was amazing and cozy cabin feel. I will be back enjoyed the visit to Kernville!

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1 year ago

wish there was 10 stars, really good food. they took care of our crew with amazing service, and a nice relaxing ambiance.

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2 years ago

Such a great coffee shop. We come here every year when we camp at Rivernook. We love it!

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2 years ago

Raspberry lemonade is delicious and everyone here is very nice ! Bathrooms are clean and the vibe is super chill.

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2 years ago

Great place to stop for coffee, pastries, and more! Dog friendly too. They also have a public restroom that's clean and easy to get to

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Super cute decorations! Love the coffee and the bloody Mary's the ambiance is great and friendly.

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Chai latte with cinnamon was definitely worth getting. But come earlier in case they run out of bacon! :)

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I visited Kohnen's Bakery Tehachapi yesterday with my family, and this was honestly one of the…read moreworst customer service experiences I've ever had. I only purchased two items -- one cream puff and one slice of cheesecake -- but the cashier charged my card THREE times due to repeated mistakes. Here's exactly what happened: 1) My first card (Card A) was charged $11.20. The cashier asked me if I wanted a receipt, and I said yes. Then she told me the receipt didn't come out because the transaction "didn't go through," and asked me to provide my card again. 2) I gave the same card again, and this time she charged $11.69. 3) Then again, she told me that it didn't go through, so I used a different debit card (Card B), which was charged $11.20. While sitting at the table with my family, I immediately checked my bank account and thought I had only been charged twice. I spoke to a staff member at the store and requested a refund for one of the $11.20 charges, which was processed. However, today I realized I had actually been charged three times, meaning there was still another $11.20 that needed to be refunded. So I called the bakery and asked to speak with a manager. I spoke with someone named Danielle. I calmly explained the entire situation and told her I would send all my receipts and bank transaction records by email so they could double-check and confirm everything. She said ok and gave me their email address, but it was very long, and I was concerned about making a mistake while writing it down. So I politely asked if she could text me the email address instead. Her response was extremely rude -- she said, "I'm not required to do that," and told me to just write it down myself if I had a pen and paper. Although I was already uncomfortable with her attitude, I carefully wrote it down and sent the email. However, the email bounced back as invalid, even though I had confirmed the spelling with her multiple times over the phone. When I called again, Danielle answered and said, "Ma'am," in a very dismissive tone, and told me that they had found the three charges and had already processed refunds for both $11.20 transactions. I tried to confirm which card the refund was going to, since I used two different cards, but after putting me on hold for a long time, she read off a card number that was not mine. When I told her that wasn't my card, she insisted those were the only transactions for $11.20 yesterday and told me to "check my bank in a few days" and call back if the refund doesn't show up. And, she didn't apologize for the mistake, even though they charged my cards three times and wasted a significant amount of my time. Even yesterday, when I asked for an apology, I only received one reluctantly after I pointed out that they had made a mistake -- and even then, the response was dismissive, as if I should just accept it because they were "taking care of it." The attitude throughout this entire situation was rude, unprofessional, and extremely frustrating. The cheesecake was very good. But because of this experience, I would never come back. We drove all the way from Los Angeles to Tehachapi with my family, expecting a pleasant visit, but this bakery completely ruined the day. Being charged a total of $34.09 for just two small items due to repeated errors is unacceptable. If your staff cannot properly process payments, they should not be working as cashiers. Situations like this should never happen. What's even worse is that after making multiple mistakes, there was not a single sincere apology -- only attitude, dismissiveness, and instructions for me to keep checking my bank and call back again. My time is valuable. This entire situation could have been avoided if things were handled properly from the beginning. This was an extremely unpleasant experience, and I am very disappointed. Cf) For reference, the other $16.05 receipt is for bread that my brother purchased.

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