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    Big Blue Bear

    4.5 (451 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    BIG BLUE BEAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    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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    11 months ago

    I loved their coffee & chicken caprese sandwich! the aesthetic of this place is very nice & giving good vibes!

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    10 months ago

    Favorite breakfast in Kern! Great customer service and amazing ambiance!! Would definitely recommend!

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    10 months ago

    Really good food and coffee selection ! Cool environment and a friendly staff. Try to find the secret stamp book.

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    1 year ago

    Great place, great service, great people. The smoothies are delicious too! Can't say enough good things.

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    11 months ago

    Cute little deli in the heart of Kern Ville, great service, and food. The Al Niño coffee is the bomb!

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    1 year ago

    this place is so cute! perfect stop before heading out on a hike. i got an iced Mount Whitney latte and it's delicious!

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    1 year ago

    People are so sweet and great coffee :) great choices for food and love that there's a GF cookie

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    1 year ago

    Awesome BLTA sandwiches hit the spot and friendly service. Good vibes all round. I would recommend giving them a visit.

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    1 year ago

    Always love stopping into the big blue bear ! Food is great ! The service is friendly and the drinks are amazing!

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful! Love the matcha latte and had a great experience would love to come back and get some more

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    11 months ago

    Big blue bear is in the heart of kernville. It's a great place to get together with friends .The river wrap is sooooooo good

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    2 years ago

    Good food, good original products and items that represent kernville! Highly recommended!

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    1 year ago

    The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is very friendly. I will come back again when I come to Kern River!

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    2 years ago

    The food was great the last time I ate there and its very cozy inside with great drinks and sweets

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

    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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    I have been going to Kohnen's for decades. I am often in the Bakersfield and Tehachapi areas for…read morework, and we always stop in for a great meal when passing through on road trips. Tuesday, March 10th, we traveled to Bakersfield to pick up a vehicle I had purchased, and of course had to stop by Kohnen's. My wife and I split a Tuna and Cheddar Panini, and a loaded Turkey (we arrived too late for Sourdough!!). It is difficult to walk away without a mini-pie (try them all, but blackberry is freaking amazing!!). As always, Danelle was there with her typical congeniality and work ethic! We love her!! And I got to tell her about her doppelgänger in a restaurant in Yucaipa!! They do exist!! In summary, eat at Kohnen's!! Say hi to Danelle!

    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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    Had my Birthday dinner there tonight and can't say enough good things about it. The view in amazing…read moreand the food was superb. The staff was personable and very attentive without being pesty. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, and we will return to try other items on the menu.

    We went to Ewings about 8:30 on a Friday night, and though the kitchen closed at 9 pm, we were…read moreseated immediately, and not rushed to order or finish one bit, which I really appreciated. The host, Jeff, was so cordial and relaxed, he made us feel as though we'd been friends for some time. April waited on my wife and I flawlessly. She was extremely prepared and knowledgeable about the food, all the daily menu items, and the beer and wine list as well. The jalapeno poppers were an excellent twist on the same old "deep fried with goat cheese" that's been around for years. These peppers were sliced, loaded, then baked, much like potato skins, and were an excellent appetizer. Perfect amount of "heat". We both ordered the chicken breast and ribeye combo with an assortment of sides, and it was really, really a great plate. Prepared well, served well, and portions so large, we each took leftovers home. Wonderfully seasoned and prepared meats, and all the sides were very good as well. If you're fortunate enough to land on a night when the soup du jour is split pea with ham, do not pass on this. One of the best pea soups we'd ever had. A+ on the meal, the quality of the food, the staff and service, and the beautiful view from our table at the window, overlooking the Kern River at sunset. The background music that included The Tesky Brothers, and Marcus King was a nice bonus. Loved our dinner.

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