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    Centro Cali Brewing

    4.3 (187 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CENTRO CALI BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Carolyn P.

    Elijah was our fantastic server today and he made our lunch experience Stellar! He really went above & beyond. We shared the Potato pearls with cilantro aoli. What yummy bites. Mashed potato balls deep fried to golden, creamy & crunchy with a kick. We all ordered the Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Chef's Kiss! On each table you have Pink salt & cracked pepper with cloth napkins. Aside from the delicious food and great service These are all touches that make this one of my favorite restaurants in Bakersfield.

    Restaurant
    Denise R.

    The restaurant is nice and spacious. Great for families. There's a patio area where you can also eat and the kids can play cornhole. The food was absolutely delicious. I came with my entire family so we ordered a lot. The price of the food wasn't that bad either. Not pictured is the pepperoni pizza we ordered because the kids demolished it. The service was good. Our servers were very nice and we were greeted when we walked in. Although, it would've been more helpful to be checked on more often. We waited quite a bit of time to try to get another table added to our party and to refill our waters as we waited for our food. It's also VERY cold in there. I would recommend bringing a sweater for yourself and your kiddos. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to friends and family.

    Cristina D.

    Happy hour from 4-6. Centro has drink and food specials that are not only delicious but budget-friendly. I had the croquettes and spicy potato pearls. Croquettes were crispy on the outside with a soft, pillowy center. The spicy potato pearls were a delight to eat. When you bite into it, a burst of flavor comes out. I paired these delicate bites with a Moscow mule. The bartender makes a great one here. Service, atmosphere, and food quality is a great addition to the downtown scene Indeed.

    Spicy chicken sandwich
    John H.

    I was downtown and needed some lunch. Pub food sounded good, but I'm not really a drinker. That's when I thought of Central Cali brewing. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, and while that beer list looked amazing, I passed. The place is very comfortable. And the service is prompt and courteous. There are lots of TVs to follow just about any sports. My sandwich came on a bun with cabbage and cucumber. Chicken breast was tender and had just the right amount of spice. They also make these homemade French fries that are delicious. If you're downtown, hungry, and you especially like beer, you gotta give Centro Cali brewing a visit.

    Cali Pizza
    Bethany R.

    Updated review We came on a Friday night and had no wait around 5:30. Our server was great, super attentive and helpful and warm. We made it in time for happy hour and ordered beers and 1 pizza that was on the happy hour menu. We liked both pizzas - the arugula and the Cali. The Cali was a little undercooked in the center and the cheese with sausage and honey was an interesting combo. I liked it slightly less than the prosciutto arugula. We will be back during happy hour to get that good deal!

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    Alejandro B.

    This place is on my new favorite list! Visited on a Sunday afternoon and was not disappointed. The food, service and in house brews were amazing. The manager was friendly as his wait staff, were attentive and helped with providing recommendations.

    Cali Burrata
    Amy H.

    We went to Centro Cali Brewing and had so much fun. It was a Friday night 3/6/26 and the place was busy, but we were able to be seated pretty quick! The menu is awesome! We put in our drink orders and listened to the live DJ. This place is huge and very nice on the inside, I wasn't able to see the patio or the event space, but I've seen clips on Instagram and the place looks so cool also that the drinks and food is scratch made makes me want to try it all! The drinks were served and very good! We placed our food order and got the spicy potato balls, Cali burrata, Spinach Artichokes Pizza, and the Cali Pizza. OMG everything was soooo good! The spicy potato balls were surprisingly spicy to my husband but the sauce balanced it out and the combo was worth fighting the rest of the table over. The bathrooms were very nice and clean as well - it's a room with stalls and I didn't have to wait. The parking we got was street parking very near the front door - not sure if there was a lot or more available parking because it was dark when we got there, but we will be back FOR SURE to update! I need to try the creamy pesto and artichokes pasta.

    Amazing charcuterie
    David I.

    Well 2 days in a row for Centro Cali!!!! Went to a Yelp Event last night that was absolutely awesome. The owner was talking about one of his favorite pizzas so we had to go give it a try. The Capicola Fennel Pizza is now one of my favorite all time pizzas. The crust is absolutely the best of Bakersfield. The flavors of the capicola and the likeness of the fennel worked perfectly together. The clam chowder was good. Cooked similar to a pot pie was good but a little cumbersome. It was loaded in clams but to me needed to be a little thicker. Don't get me wrong, great flavor just to watery for me. The wing lollipops were spot on. Maybe just a little more color on them. Great Job!!!

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    Courtney P.

    First time here, it was surprising to see this little place just tucked into some unassuming side streets, but when you step inside it is much bigger than you imagine! I love the ambiance, it was clean and upscale. There's a back patio as well as a whole side room so there's plenty of seating. The food here is FRESH. And you can taste and smell that immediately. The crust on the pizza, the pasta (made in house), the salad, all just the perfect balance. I absolutely loved the Prosciutto Arugula pizza, and the Lemon Drop was perfect! My fiancé had a mocktail Moscow mule and said it was delicious! Shoutout to Mia, she is an awesome server! She's truly so down to earth and friendly! Thanks so much!

    Krys A.

    Had a yelp event here, we got to hear the owner speak about his business, his crew, and the food. The establishment looks super great and so spacious, inside and out. So much to choose from. The lemon bar was my favorite dessert and the pizza that looks like it has apple sauce took first place. The pasta first place goes to the red, second to the pesto. Overall a great night, great conversation, and most importantly GREAT FOOD!!!

    Cali Burrata
    Suzanne M.

    We would have to come back not on a Music Bingo Night! Such an enjoyable event BUT the service that night was awful. We were one of the first people to show up but our waiter took our order last! I had to call and get our receipt, when told our receipt would come digitally; and didn't. We were overcharged by multiple items that didn't belong to us. Waiter seemed overwhelmed and didn't pay attention to detail. We'll have to come another night, I'll do another review then.

    Tiramisu
    Lola P.

    If you're looking for amazing food and great vibes, Central Cali Brewing is a must. It's a very laid back place but don't let that fool you, the menu and craft beer selection is very well thought out. From the homemade pizza dough and pasta (though they don't have any gluten free pasta or pizza dough... yet) to the artisan cocktails, you can't go wrong. I ordered the bacon on bacon.... pork belly topped with candied bacon and jalapeño. it was crispy, sweet goodness with just the right little kick. I also ordered the charcuterie board. It beautiful and thoughtfully put together, featuring creamy brie and a homemade blueberry compote that paired perfectly. It also featured some Salami, prosciutto, pickled veggies and garlic bread. For dessert, I had the tiramisu and mango sorbet. Both were the perfect ending .... So rich and satisfying with something light and refreshing to balance it out. And shoutout to Mia, our server.... she was a total rockstar! Attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to... I have to try the espresso martini!

    The Cali
    Rodney B.

    Went on a double date with some friends and were welcomed with the same gracious welcoming as usual. Definitely ask to get a booth if it's available but seating is sometimes limited depending on how busy they are. We love the setting of Centro because of the simplistic elegance it brings with their decor and their overall setup. We started with the Bacon on Bacon and Potato Balls, which was great combo. Definitely drink the Potato Ball sauce. It's got a kick but it should be bottled and sold. I believe it's a simple cilantro Jalepeno sauce, maybe cut with avocado but it is devine. We then continued the evening with several types of drinks and the only downside to that was the overly sweet espresso martini. If you can, ask for it half sweet, almost like a coffee order. B uh the margaritas and seltzers were delicious as usual. Can't beat their 6% ABV White Peach & Kiwi Seltzer. We placed orders shortly after finishing our starters and went with three different pizzas, as well as the sole Chicken Alfredo. The pizzas did come with their spicy dill ranch, which should also be bottled and sold in house. Perfect amount of dill, with that perfect kick. If still go with their Four Cheese & Fig pizza, as one of my top pizzas. Overall our meal was outstanding. Great drinks, great food and outstanding company, couldn't have made the night any better. The service was also impeccable. Quick drink orders and allowing us to enjoy everything, while we casually enjoyed the evening. We will for sure be back, time and time again but we for sure need to try something other than just the outstanding pizzas. If you haven't been you need to go soon and let me know what you think and again see you at the next spot.

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    Ask the Community - Centro Cali Brewing

    Is it possible to make a reservation?

    Yes, they even have a large patio and room you can reserve

    Is there beer on tap?

    Yes

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