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    Big Blue Bear

    4.4 (456 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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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

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    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!

    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. :(

    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!

    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!

    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

    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!

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    Best bagel sandwich ever! Would highly recommend going with friends it is a lovely breakfast spot.

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

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    They were really nice in there and they had a lot of good food on the menu! Would definitely come back!

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

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

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

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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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    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

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

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

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

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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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    Riverkern General Store - Tri Tip Burrito

    Riverkern General Store

    4.3(70 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Riverkern General Store is one of those places that makes you want to come back every time you're…read morein the Kern River area. The staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The store has everything you could need--from camping and fishing supplies to snacks, drinks, and groceries--and the deli is outstanding. The tri-tip is incredible, and everything tastes fresh and homemade. It's the perfect stop whether you're grabbing breakfast before a day on the river or picking up supplies for your trip. The small-town atmosphere and excellent customer service make this place a true local gem. I can't recommend it enough! Riverkern General Store and Deli is an absolute must-visit when you're in the Kern River area.

    1. Not closed. Open and amazing. 2. This little store has…read morejust about anything you might need on a trip, whether it's because you forgot to bring it up with you or you just want to pack light and buy stuff here and at very reasonable prices. 3. TRI TIP!!! We stayed across the street at the Sequoia Lodge, and in the morning you can see them start the smoker and that sweet smell... Their little restaurant is phenomenal. The various hot sauces are a great touch, but the service and smiles that come with it are the cherry on top. Anything with tri-tip, but especially the breakfast burrito and their French toast (no tri tip, lol) are to die for.

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    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    4.5(1k reviews)
    43.0 mi
    •$$

    We appreciate a good place to eat And live in Golden Hills…read moreTehachapi.. Great country Bakery with a eye for Service and Hospitality this is a Perfect spot to get a bite. Always a joy to visit. The best Tiramisu I've had... yet. Doc Sommers & family.

    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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    Sierra Subs And Salads - Manwich

    Sierra Subs And Salads

    4.9(760 reviews)
    54.3 mi
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    At first I was skeptical about the rating, number 2 in the US? There's no way! We were on the way…read moreto sequoia and this was part of our itinerary. Safe to say that it deserves its place. We showed up a bit after opening and the staff were ready to make our sandwiches, there was enough to get through the morning ! Me and my friends ordered different sandwiches. I got the Hollywood tremor and it was soooooo good. The bread was fresh so it' was nice and crunchy and soft, at the same time. The meat was fresh and everything just worked and tasted amazing. I also got the watermelon lemonade and it was so delicious! I took my breakfast to the back and it had a nice little seating area with a pretty cool view. It made my morning! After backpacking sequoia we went back and ordered even more sandwiches because it was that good! 100/10 definitely would recommend and I will be coming back if I ever go to sequoia again! Also if you're ever going to the national park this place is the last area for data.

    FIVE STARS!! even after visiting again 8 years later. Whenever my friends would say they are…read morevisiting the Sequoias, I ALWAYS told them about this sandwich shop and that they HAVE to go. As the years went on I was a little wary of giving them that recommendation since it's been so long since I've been there...but good to know it's still just as amazing 8 years later. They have updated the interiors and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside the sandwich shop. We opted to sit outside so that we could see the river (even though it was 90+ degrees...but in the shade it was a cool 85 degrees) Gourmet Green 5/5 turkey, creamy almond cilantro jalapeno spread (not spicy to me) kind of reminded me of the green goddess sauce, red onion, roasted red pepper, havarti and spinach. Everything just worked beautifully and it basically felt like eating a salad. Blue Cheese Potato Salad 4/5 I wanted this to be more blue cheesy, but it was still pretty tasty. Though when my bf tasted this, he said it was really blue cheesey so maybe I just want it to be way more intense tasting. So glad that this place is still here and that they still are super delicious :)

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