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Donna Kaye's Cafe

4.4 (486 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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Bacon & Eggs Over Easy with not on the menu grits and Hasbrowns Waffle House Style!!! Scattered, Smothered and Covered!!!!
David I.

Wow what a great experience and awesome breakfast. Best ever service and yummy fresh food!!! If you have an idea of something you want and it's not on the menu, No problem they will make it if they can!!!!

Chicken Fried Steak
Chelsi M.

Excellent service and food. This place fees like an old southern diner. We went around 9am and there were 5 other customers but was packed by the time we finished, with 10-15 people waiting outside for a table. Definitely recommend!

Roxy V.

Walking into Donna Kaye's Café feels like arriving at a family party warm, welcoming, and instantly comforting. Yes, the space is a little tight, but it's filled with care and attention in every corner. As soon as we were seated, we were greeted with coffee and given time to look over the menu. There were so many great options that I didn't know what to choose! I ended up ordering the omelet with both red and green pork, and my date went for the chilaquiles with the same combo. The meat was tender, flavorful, and tasted like a true family recipe. I also ordered a Michelada, and the mix was delicious. The staff was incredibly kind, and it seemed like most of the guests were regularwhich says a lot about how loved this place is. I definitely recommend Donna Kaye's if you're looking for homestyle food that feels like it was made just for you.

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William S.

My service was fast and good. My food was better. Too much to eat it all, eggs were cooked to perfection. Biscuits and Gravy was good, but I waited to long to eat it and it got cold. Loved the decor.

Veggie omelette with hash browns and sourdough toast
Sadia H.

We went in Sunday afternoon. A party of five. It was packed inside and so we had to sit outside and keep company with the buzzing flies. The seating outside seems to be an afterthought, with hard seats and picnic tables. The service was great. Prices are high but I suppose that is normal since we are close to downtown Bakersfield. The food is that darned good. I had the veggie omelette and hash browns, good stuff. I also got a full stack of pancakes to share withy husband and son. My pancake was so good that I didn't even need syrup. This is a solid establishment.

Darla A.

Great Breakfast and Lunch spot. Cozy dining room. Friendly experienced staff, and tasty food options. Haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. Their secret pancakes with ham folded into the batter are a nice little indulgence. Variety of options and quality ingredients make them a nice locals spot to enjoy your Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch time munchies needs

Eggs and Hash Brown
Joe G.

Have been wanting to try this place since moving to Bakersfield and finally had the chance to stop by and so glad I did. Place is small but quaint and charming. Staff was friendly and helpful as they had many choices to pick from the menu. I went with the country fried steak and eggs with hash browns and biscuit and gravy. Everything was so flavorful and tasty and loved the gravy. Steal was cooked to perfection and eggs made just like I like them. Will definitely add this place to my rotation. Next time I'll have to try their French dip

Donna Kaye is excellent food and varietys I go to eat there every Sunday take our top service..

Simply amazing!!
Isaac H.

Must stop if you are in town. Discovered this place after looking at Yelp reviews and what a place. Imagine 50's local diner feeling with large portions. Ordered their ham for breakfast and what a meal. Absolutely loved the family cozy and prompt service. And did I mention the local ambiance. Highly recommend this place.

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Food was delicious, service was great and very nice, the ambiance was great and just home cooking

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Absolutely fantastic service to go with a fantastic food is definitely something everybody should try and I think you will agree

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Great service, great food! Servicer was very helpful and friendly. A little quaint place.

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Great food nothing but the best things have changed but it's always a great full time at DKC

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Custom tomato and spinach omelette with onion and Monterey Jack and fries

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