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    Carl's Jr

    3.0 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Terrible wait , only 1 car in front of us!
    Yesenia C.

    This is my first and last time ever coming here. While on our way to Bakersfield we stopped here for a quick bite to eat, after all "fast food" should be a quick way to get food right? Think again, at least at this location. From ordering to actually getting our food took close to 20 min! And, there was only 1 car in front of us. Extremely unacceptable! So when hubby was asked if we wanted sauce... he said yes, Ranch. The restaurant manager said " I'm so sorry we are all out of ranch" ok, no biggie... When a different employee came to the window to give us our drinks, hubby asked her if they had ranch and ..... the response was " yes, we do" and gave us a few. What the heck?!? I didn't make a big deal about it. And the food was extremely skimpy, chicken was super thin, they no longer use wheat bread and there was like 1/2 a slice of cheese. For 2 combos total came out to: $24.07! Very bad service, wait times are ridiculous and food quality is not the greatest. There aren't many food options in Gorman but steer clear from this Carl's Jr. drive up about 15 more minutes and grab food in Lebec, a ton of options are available there. Lesson learned! :(

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    Rick S.

    This is a great place to stop by and take a break from the 5 freeway. One of my favorite burgers is the famous star and most times I do order one of them. Gorman can be a cold place in the winter and hot in the summer. This restaurant has always been comfortable when I've stopped by. The parking lot is easy to get in and out.

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    We got a spicy chicken sandwich and famous star through the drive through. The food was fresh and warm. The bathrooms were clean!

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    Bathrooms are disgusting. Service is slow. Facilities look dirty. I understand it is not a high end restaurant but still...

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    This carls had a robot taking orders, it did not get our order right. Terrible idea. Won't come here again.

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    Garbage service. Slow. Workers clearly don't care. Food was sloppy. Not worth the price.

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    They take very long.Staff are nice.Ask for a big cup. Food good.also no toilet paper.

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    Way too inconsistent. We even tried to work with the manager to no avail. Finally stopped trying.

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    McDonald's - Buy I have f. Pickle

    McDonald's

    2.0(258 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Today was a good experience! Food was ordered using kiosk and it was ready pretty speedy. I'd say…read moreabout 5-7 minutes. There were other mobile apps and others ordering using the kiosk. The kiosk was speedy and not glitchy. Which is so rare!! The young lady at the counter was sweet and helpful when we needed more napkins and ketchup. Other staff were being patient with an upset customer who was having issues with her app. The bathrooms were open this time. Not exceptionally clean, but open and clean enough to function works. Still brought the wipes in with me just in case. Haha.

    I stopped by this McDonald's on my way back from Fremont. Since this store is right off the…read morefreeway, it was convenient for me to grab some food and change our baby daughter diaper. I used the app when we sat down inside to place my order and selected for my order to be taken to us at our table. After the order was placed, it said this location was pick up only. The bathroom at this Mcdonald does not have changing station for babies. I went to ask one of the worker if I pick up the food myself or will they bring it to me and she told me that she'll bring it. Our food took some time to come but when it did, it was delicious. I got the 10 piece chicken nuggets, large fries, large cola and 2 hot n spicy McChicken. They place the large fries in a bag and not the usual container here. The large cola, they filled up for me but they still have the self serving station here as well. Our food was delicious and we had a great time dining here.

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    Wendy's - Biscuit and burrito

    Wendy's

    3.2(13 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Last night 5/23/26 at 11:30 PM , John and his two-man team at Wendy's delivered some of the best…read morecustomer service I've seen in years. Right in the middle of a major rush, their entire system went down, and instead of things falling apart, John stepped up and led with professionalism, calmness, and efficiency that honestly exceeded expectations. Despite the outage and unsympathetic patrons orders kept moving, food came out quickly, and the team remained polite, organized, and attentive throughout the entire experience. John handled customers with patience and genuine courtesy while simultaneously coordinating the team and keeping operations running smoothly under pressure. What stood out most was the attitude. No excuses, no frustration directed at customers, just outstanding leadership and work ethic during a difficult situation. The level of service they provided would have been impressive even under ideal conditions. At 11:30 at night under a system failure during a rush, it was extraordinary. John demonstrated leadership qualities well beyond his position and operated at a level fit for management either at Wendy's or any business that requires grace under pressure. Wendy's is lucky to have employees like him. Also the place was exceptionally clean.

    This truck stop Wendy's is an oasis in the mostly barren landscape of the Grapevine pass that links…read morethe Central Valley and Southern California. Given the Tesla EV chargers recently installed across the street I believe this location will grow in popularity. And the workers here deserve praise for how much effort and professionalism they showed during a busy weekend. There was a lot of hustle from the crew but they did their jobs with aplomb and everybody got their food in a reasonable amount of time. Once the line had died down there was worker moving around the dining room keeping it clean. Food came out fresh and was exactly what we needed on a cold night. Thank you, Wendy's crew!

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    Panda Express

    Panda Express

    2.8(185 reviews)
    14.2 mi
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    I hadn't had breakfast and we stopped to have lunch here after descending the Grapevine. It was not…read morethe restaurant's fault that they got slammed with 10 tour buses. The line wrapped around the perimeter of the restaurant and the line to pick up online orders also stretched the width of the restaurant. The manager jumped in to handle the orders in the restaurant while other team members handled the drive thru and mobile orders. It was pretty quick once you got to the counter. Niece who ordered through the app got her food quicker. She knew how to claim her rewards. I had the plate with 1/2 steamed rice and 1/2 chow mein. The chow mein tray was refilled while we were in line. For my 2 entrees, I chose the mushroom chicken and eggplant tofu. The manager confirmed with me that I wanted to wait for the eggplant tofu. I did. He told the chef to make a fresh batch. By the time I got to the cashier, it was only a little bit of a wait. The chef had already made the fresh batch and all the lady had to do was put it in the serving tray and complete my order. It was plenty of food and satisfying. You had your carbs, protein, and vegetables. What more can you ask for in a meal?

    Stopping for gas and provisions before heading over the grapevine and through LA traffic, I was…read morehungry but really didn't feel like tacos (don't hate--any day ending in Y is good for tacos. I just wasn't feeling it on this trip), burgers or anything like that. I wanted flavor and some fresh veggies. And I didn't want to get out of my car again...so I chose Panda Express's drive through. The line was busy but moved along fast. I placed my order with some side cream cheese rangoons that I could eat on the drive. I'm not coordinated enough to eat the meal while driving. An hour later, when I arrived at my destination...just in time for dinner, I was so grateful I had stopped and picked up Panda Express. My supergreens and chow mein sides were plentiful and perfectly seasoned. And they did taste great even though they were cold. The orange chicken and kung pao chicken were also perfectly made and also plentiful. I appreciated fast and convenient food that was affordable, flavorful mostly nutritious, and that my order was completed correctly. Not much more to say--everything was great and I'll remember this location as I travel through and need a quick meal. Good job Panda!

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    Black Bear Diner Arvin

    Black Bear Diner Arvin

    3.5(834 reviews)
    14.4 mi
    $$

    Stopped by for some great food and that's what we got! There was 8 of us and we were heading home…read morefrom spending 2 days in Valencia for a funeral. We all knew we wanted to find a Black Bear diner. Place was so clean. We were seated immediately and drinks arrived fast. Our server was Tausha. She was wonderful! We teased and laughed with her. If you stop there ask her about the guy that wanted the channel changed even though he was sitting in a different area. Our meals were all perfect! Not one mistake . Always had coffee cups filled and drinks. Thank you Tausha for great service today, and Black Bear for delicious food! Oh, and the servings are huge! Not sure when we'll be down that way, but if we do, we will stop again.

    I stopped here on Friday to grab a quick meal while traveling to San Jose. The place smelled…read morestrongly of mold--not sure if it's due to poor ventilation or something wrong with the carpet--but it was definitely unpleasant. It took some time to get used to it. The server was polite and seated me quickly since it wasn't very busy. I ordered an omelet, assuming it would be one of the quickest and simplest items to prepare. Instead, it took 40 minutes to arrive. Honestly, if I were at home, I could go to the grocery store, buy the ingredients, prep, cook the omelet, and clean up in that same amount of time. It was surprising--and frustrating--that it took so long, especially after I had to follow up to get my food. The omelet itself was very basic. They chopped and mixed avocado directly into it as a topping, which was unusual since most places serve it on the side. It was also extremely bland--no salt or pepper at all. The vegetables inside were lightly seasoned and had an okay texture, but nothing memorable. The hash browns were the worst I've ever had: slightly raw, oily, and soft. That's especially disappointing considering I cook frozen hash browns at home and they've never turned out this bad. The toast was fine and adequately buttered. I genuinely feel bad for the locals who eat here and, by doing so, encourage the business to keep serving subpar food to new customers. I won't be dining at any Black Bear Diner again--I'd rather get Panda Express or go to the Denny's across the street.

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