What a true local eatery serving up some of the best breakfast in town. Carla's hidden way down on South Union is probably one of the very best in food and service for breakfast. Carla herself will be making sure you have everything you need. Whenever I want some homemade sausage I tend to go here. Carla make's a really and not overly spicy hot sausage patty. She suggest to have the chef to cook it on the crisp side which was spot on. My wife ordered the chicken fried steak with gravy. This was yummy. Nice generous portion of a lightly breaded chicken fried steak. She did go with the biscuit but decided to just dip it in the extra gravy on her plate. Both were great. This place is open for breakfast and lunch and you can tell that she has her regulars that visit on a daily basis. Go give her place a try you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Pretty amazing spot for a stop along your road trip! My fiancee and I were headed back up from Southern California and needed a place to stop in for food. Carla, presumably the woman behind the counter, was busy icing a cake when we walked in. We grabbed a seat at a booth. I watched in amazement that she finished up icing the cake in a few minutes with near perfect precision. She was pretty amazing at it, and quick to boot. The fiancee decided on a breakfast plate with bacon. I tried a bit of the bacon and it was very good. He also loved the potatoes on the side. I got the mushroom Swiss burger with all the produce on it. I know some people don't like getting produce on their mushroom Swisses, but I love it! (I'm all about eating veggies, so sue me!) She asked me if I wanted the produce instead of just not including it, so that is a definite plus in my book. The burger came out cooked and seasoned well, with a very good side of potato salad. Tasted homemade! If you're swinging by the Bakersfield area, this place is worth a visit, for sure! Nothing fancy, not stuffy... Just a good spot to stop for good meal. read more

"Very good service, good menu ... not overly extensive. Nice staff and very clean. Great fish burgers.

Taking momo out for breakfast. Her 81st birthday tomorrow. She loves the pancakes and the omelet. Says she can't finish it all. Sooo much food. read more

Carla's Cafe - Momo's prebirthday breakfast bash. - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Carla is not only THE SWEETEST - the food is so delicious!! We stumbled upon this place and am so happy about it. Feels like you're eating with family - such a warm welcome/environment. Will definitely come back when passing through town !! read more

Great service and food. Fabulous burgers, pastrami and anything on the breakfast menu. Salads are always fresh and delicious too. read more

Carla's Cafe - Bacon, egg and cheese scramble, hash browns and biscuit and gravy. - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Love the biscuit & gravy fresh coffee And friendly staff only open from 6AM to 2:30 PM. read more

Carla's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Delicious! The food was great, the waitress are polite and always on it. I'd recommend this place to anyone who loves a good breakfast.

This is a quirky little place. We happened to find it just by searching for something new on Yelp. It is a bit out of the way but it was a slow weekend morning for us so it was nice to get out of the city. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by a nice smiling face and that is usually a good sign that the rest of our visit will be good. Now about the inside. It is a bit old, the seats at the counter are tearing but it feels like an old country diner. They did have a TV and it was playing college football. A major plus for me! We ordered coffee and were given the two most random mugs I have ever been served. It looks as if the owner went to the local thrift shop and just bought what they had there because one was for a business and the other was a Christmas mug. The Christmas mug was chipped all along the bottom but thankfully not around the top part. The coffee was good for a breakfast diner. Not the best but better than average. The food was good. The best part here were the eggs. They are super fresh eggs that they must have purchased through a farmer around the area because they were tasty and had a wonderful orange yolk. Yes, good yolks are orange! The bacon was cooked well and tasty. The bread was not the most recognizable brand but they didn't burn it which I have encountered a few times lately. I would totally recommend this place if you want to leave the city, have a great hunger or just want friendly service. This is how breakfast should be. read more

Carla's Cafe - Random coffee mugs - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Friendly people and great food. Stop by there on our way out of town. Small cafe but we were able to get a place to sit right away.

Service is excellent and it good old fashion meat and potatoes type of dinner and it's worth a stop I like the eggs and sausage the place has a homie feel to it read more

All I can say it was amazing can't wait to go back food great service great very friendly hubby had breakfast and I had lunch both enjoyed

Best food and service in town. Biscuits and gravy my favorite. Great prices. Don't have to wait long for seating. Will keep going back!

We drove up to Bakersfield for our grandsons birthday party. I found this on Yelp with 5 stars. I can confirm that they deserve the five stars. Our meals came as ordered. Everything was delicious. Next time will try the French Toast. In fact, the bacon was cooked perfect as I requested it be extra crispy. Plus it had a great taste, candy like!! YUMMY FOOD.. read more

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Best biscuits and gravy in town! Crisp bacon and the country potatoes were full of flavor. Not bland like most breakfast restaurants. Menu is just right with some spicy options and all the classics. The place is cozy and exactly what I like. Local photos, farmer friendly and an actual bull head with gigantic horns right above our table. Service was spot on and fast. read more

Real down home diner. Good biscuits and gravy. Perfectly fried thick bacon. Everyone in my party liked their meal. Friendly. Ice cold bathroom keeps people from staying in there too long! giant watusi cow mounted inon wall w lots of other 4H type photos. Cowboys everywhere you look. Great non chain stop along the highway. read more

Carla's Cafe - Owner's dad raised ( and mounted) watusi cows. Dang good breakfast place. - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Awesome little spot with amazing biscuits and gravy, fantastic and fast service. If in Bakersfield make sure you stop here for breakfast!

Originally gave this place 3 but when the food came out I changed to a 4. Read the reviews and I was excited. So far not a kid friendly place. There is no menu for kids, and our kid drinks were not in a kid proof cup and my child spilled his right away. I was I my offered a bosster seat for my infant no high chairs............. Food: amazing in every way. So good. read more

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We went there for breakfast this morning. Again this place is not a big place. We entered were told to have seat where we liked to be seated. It's very nicely decorated. My favorite thing is the bull head, very cool. Kids would enjoy seeing it. Well I shared a plate with my husband a veggie omlete and country potatoes and biscuit and gravy and an orange juice and water. We got a side of bacon cooked crisp too. The food came out quickly, and I loved that. And it was very tasty. It was a perfect amount for us to share. I'm not that big of an eater but we were both full. The wait staff is friendly, it's clean and prices are good and so is the food. It's a little out of the way but worth it for a good meal. So if your looking for a spot to try and haven't been out here, I really don't think you'd be disappointed. So I'm adding this to one of a few of my favorite breakfast spots and we definitely plan on eating here again. read more

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Carla's Cafe is one of those spots that all the locals recommend. And with good reason because this place serves up delicious food in plentiful portions. Carla is the friendliest server you'll meet. The chicken fried chicken is hands down one of the best breakfasts you can get in town. But even if you don't feel like venturing out of your comfort zone, their typical breakfast plates are amazing. Their bacon and sausage are the best in town. Insider tip, the biscuits and gravy are a must. Also, the English muffin over any other toast hands down. Aside from the amazing food, the atmosphere here is welcoming and attracts people from all walks of life. Good food tends to have that effect on people. Come for the food, stay for the hospitality. Carla will treat you right. You'll find yourself distracted by all the signs and knick knacks on the wall while you wait for your food, which never takes too long especially accompanied by a hot cup of coffee. read more

It's really hard to find a place with a full 5 stars an a lot of reviews...... oh and good. I think we found it. For a couple of months I've seen that it's had 5 stars and wanted to try it. Carla's cafe is so far south and away from everything, we never were able to try it. We finally decided to try it. We were not disappointed. Small and quaint place with friendly service. We went for breakfast which was really good. I had the chicken fried chicken with country potatoes, eggs, and biscuits and gravy. The only thing I didn't care that much about was the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was dry and cold, but the rest of the meal was excellent. My boyfriend had a French toast combo with hash browns and eggs. All of it was delicious. If you're looking for a hole in the wall place with great food and service, this is your place. read more

Carla's Cafe - Chicken fried chicken with country potatoes and biscuits and gravy. French toast combo with eggs and hash browns. - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Awesome Breakfast Burritos. We had (2) Bacon and (2) Sausage whichever one you try .... They're all Great. Enjoy. P.S. don't miss the Homemade Salsa either. read more

This is a mom pop diner. You are greeted as soon as you come in. You sit where you like. We had breakfast, my son had pancakes, my daughter a biscuit and gravy, my other daughter had the veggie omelette, while I had the original breakfast meal. It's healthy and nutritious. No complaints here. I can't wait for the next time. read more

The ideal diner with great food and even better service! I had a 3 day work trip and our team dined at Carla's twice because it was so great! Omelettes were hearty and customizable. read more

Carla's is my favorite place to have a beautiful breakfast in the mornings before work. Carla is hands-on and makes everyone feel welcome. Her menu is awesome and she always has suggestions. People say Carla's has the BEST Bacon and Sausage in town. Her Patty Melt & hot Pastrami sandwich are the BEST!! This restaurant is always filled with fun and friendly people. read more

I only had coffee but my brothers come here all the time and enjoy what they call "Comfort Food". It all looked really good so I highly recommend. read more

Carla's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great food and great service from Carla everytime I go there. Her breakfast burritos are amazing made exactly how your desire is wanting.

Best biscuits I have ever eaten. Prolly due to the fact they are made every morning fresh from scratch. Great small town feel and definitely easy on the eyes. read more

Great food at a reasonable price with lovely staff. Went there twice when passing through Bakersfield and I definitely recommend checking it out for your breakfast and coffee. read more

Carla's Cafe - Our lovely waitress - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This is a nice small sit down place. Food is good, a little bland but nothing salt and pepper can't fix.. usually breakfast comes out with no flavor anywhere because too many people are picky. The waitress was super sweet and helpful.. oh, they also had homemade cake for dessert which was really cool and unique now a day! read more

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Very kind staff, delicious gelato, I would recommend! I went with a group of friends and we all enjoyed trying the different types of gelato - I think I tried every kind haha. So yummy. read more

Took my mom here for breakfast recently. When we arrived, I honestly wasn't sure what to think. Definitely has a small town, ranch vibe to it. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and the prices were affordable. I had french toast, and it was delicious. My mom enjoyed her food as well. I definitely recommend this place and will definitely be back. read more

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Sometimes you want to keep your top 5 places you frequent the most, as a Secret because you don't want it overran. Well Carla's is definitely in that 5. It really doesn't get much better then this. It's like mom taking your order at the table, Making it and then bringing it to you. The menu is very well rounded but simple. Covers just about it all! The food ALWAYS comes out hot off the grill, Fresh delicious and ready to be consumed. It's a great small quaint spot, With booths and a bar to sit at.The tea is always fresh brewed and ready as is the coffee. If your looking for a delicious home cooked breakfast or Lunch , Stop On by, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!!! And more than likely you'll see my face in there read more

Not bad ! I always like a mom and pop kind of diner coz they seems to care of what they serve and what they offer. We were greeted by a lady the moment we entered door. Later on I found out that the lady was Carla. She seemed to know all the customers who's coming as she knows their names and their drinks . It's a small restaurant with a home feel like atmosphere. I kinda skeptical when I first saw the outside and also the inside of the place. My husband said are you sure the food will be good. Told him let's give it a try we drive all the way from Rosamond. The food was good and it's not out of a bottle or a can. I was just a little disappointed coz it's only 7 am and they're out of hash browns already. I end up having fries with my chicken fried steak. Hubby was happy with his food too. We will definitely come back if where in the area again. Thank you . read more

This place is great! Amazing service, great food, good portions! If you need somewhere to grab a bite to eat, most definitely stop at Carlas! read more

Must try... Won't regret it. Very small divey cafe that serves early breakfast and closes @ 2 after lunch. Amazing homestyle cooking with more than fair pricing. The best part about it is... Carla herself... Beast of a woman! Runs the whole cafe all by her lonesome... Taking orders, refilling drinks and coffee, serving tables... And doing it all the while with a friendly demeanor and smile on her face. Would rather give my hard earned dollar to this fantastic local gem over Dennys or IHOP any day... Keep up the amazing job Carla! read more

Carla's Cafe - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I was on my way from LA to Fresno. I was looking for a breakfast spot once I got off the 5 frwy and onto the 99. I found Carla's Cafe on Yelp.... decided to check it out. Small town feel but a good vibe. I got friendly help right away. Coffee was good.... and the food was FRESH! I didn't ask but this had to be all homemade and I mean the ingredients tasted fresh! Thick cut bacon was outrageous! Biscuits were crazy dense and good! Definitely divey but really awesome spot for breakfast just slightly off the 99. read more

Carla's Cafe - Biscuit! - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

When you can find a basic breakfast that tastes better than basic, in a warm, friendly, happily busy atmosphere, you go back. French toast, bacon, and eggs were excellent and perfect before a long drive; Ill be here every time I come to town. read more

Good food. Great price. Eclectic Café. Old school, small town joint. Owner is terrific. Fast, friendly service. Couple of tweaks....omelets was dry & add in cheese to ham & egg scramble not melted :( read more

Passing through Bakersfield. So we Yelped local breakfast places. It had good reviews. The food was good, and came out quick. Service was good, and the place was clean. Very much a small local business. We love to support local. read more