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    Donna Kaye's Cafe

    4.4 (491 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Blueberry lemon waffle
    Alfredo A.

    Just delicious . This place always has a new special menu with new items a boy oh boy soo good and I do mean GooD! Thank you for the great service and always being very welcoming. Me and the family love this place!

    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!!!!

    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.

    Paul A.

    This place needs to be on everyone's list for breakfast! Amazing food! Amazing service! Super chill inside with the server spreading joy and conversation that just makes you feel at home! I ordered the Costillas en chile roja con nopales with eggs and hash browns on the side... O. M. G. This dish had SABOR! Our server (maybe the owner?) told us it was her mom's recipe and even brought a sample of the chicharron in the same salsa. Wow! We will definitely be back for more home cooked meals! This is a must try people!

    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!

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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.

    That's me

    Great little place. It brings back memories of days gone by. We had the chicken fried steak breakfast. Delicious. The gravy was on of the best I've ever tasted next to my moms. Stuffed toast was a real surprise. Fresh fruit inside that was ripe. The bacon was crispy like I ordered and the eggs were perfect. I like how you add your own salt and pepper. There was enough food we have another breakfast tomorrow. Highly recommend you try this sweet spot. I don't drink black coffee but their coffee was that good

    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!!

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    This was a brunch outing for my son and his family. The home-like feeling is why we eat there. They even put a candle on a pancake for him.

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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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    The Botanist

    The Botanist

    4.4
    (444 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The Botanist is such a vibe. From the outside, The Botanist is unassuming. But don't be fooled, a…read morehidden oasis lies just beyond the front door. The food was toptier. I was especially surprised by how great their chicken wings are! They also make a mean old fashioned. Our server was very welcoming and attentive. If you're looking for a nice, positive, and slightly secluded/intimate vibe with great drinks and food, I definitely recommend The Botanist.

    The two stars are for the delicious food they provide, the great cocktail options they have, and…read morethe beautiful atmosphere inside the restaurant. The service is questionable. Last year I made a large reservation for about 10 ladies to celebrate someone and on the way to the restaurant they called to confirm the reservation (about 30 minutes before), but I did not hear my phone. When I arrived, a distraught friend told me that they did not have our reservation so I asked what the issue was. The manager told me because I did not confirm, they were not sure they were going to hold the table. I apologized that I had not recieved a call, but asked if we could still have the table (I was there on time and could see the large table with the reservation note on it). The manager begrungenly said they would allow us to still dine with them, but they said they would not seat us until more of our party arrived. I asked if we could wait for our party at the bar, but they said they would not because every seat at the bar was taken. So just a heads up, you cannot stand at the bar, you cannot stand around the restaurant, and they do not have a place to sit and wait for your table, you just have to stand outside (I'm sure it has to do with safety or firecodes, I didn't argue, we waited outside until people at the bar left). Once we were seated, the staff was not friendly. Wondering if we should leave or not, I called a friend who works near the building who frequents this place often on what I should do. He told me to go back inside and that the staff would be nice. When I returned, a new server came to our table with a tray of shots and said they would be taking care of us for the rest of the evening. I figured maybe the manager and that other server was just having a bad day, my friend must have called the restaurant and asked his most trusted server to help us, and enjoyed the rest of our evening. I didn't want to risk it another bad experience, so I haven't returned since. A few months ago during the whole Cesar Chavez news broke out, that friend who frequented the place went with another friend to the Botonist and was talking about the news while they were dining. The manager overheard. Later when my friends were getting ready to leave, the manager started becoming upset with my friends and told my guy friend, "I HOPE SOMEBODY R*PES YOU". Stunned, he asked her to repeat herself and she did. My friends left. The chefs and building are wonderful, but obviously something needs to be done about the management and staff with being professional and treating customers with respect. I've worked in the service industry and understand how stressful it can be, but I have always been able to keep my cool around people who are trying to enjoy a nice meal. Hoping they recieve the help they need as I love to see my community thrive.

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    Old timey decor in the restroom waiting area.
    Old timey decor in the restroom waiting area.
    The mash!
    The mash!
    Pineapple Mint Fizz

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    Hungry Hunter Steakhouse

    Hungry Hunter Steakhouse

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Well, after experiencing many steakhouses throughout the world, I will say that THE BEST RIBEYE -…read moreHANDS DOWN is at Bakersfield - Hungry Hunter SteakHouse (Bakersfield) is BY FAR THE #1 for RIBEYE hands down! Of course their Happy Hour at the Bar (is truly the best pls pls try it) - and don't forget the SALAD WHEEL - that comes with it!!!! Be sure to add ($6 extra) by requesting the Forest Mushroom peppercorn sauce as a topper on the RibEye! NOTE!!!! After visiting Ruth Chris', Salt grass, Outback, black angus. Brazilian steakhouse, (Sardina cantina (Cabo) nothing has EVER come close! We are avid foodie's if u want the best RIBEYE - U MUST GO ! I would not steer u wrong!!! Please comment once you try!!!!!

    We came to Hungry Hunter Steakhouse for Father's Day and had a great experience overall. Since we…read morehad a party of six, I called ahead to make a reservation, and the process was quick and easy. When we arrived, we were seated promptly, which was especially appreciated on such a busy holiday. I ordered the lamb chops, and they were absolutely delicious. The accompanying sauce complemented the meat perfectly and was easily my favorite part of the meal. One of the restaurant's signature touches is preparing the house salad tableside, which adds a nice, classic steakhouse feel. My only wish is that the salad portions were a little more generous, as the serving felt on the smaller side. We also ordered the calamari appetizer, which unfortunately was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It lacked the flavor and texture we were expecting. The staff was friendly, but the service was a bit slow throughout our visit. The restaurant is conveniently located in the Costco shopping center, so there's plenty of parking available. Just be prepared for some traffic getting in and out of the shopping center, especially during peak dining hours.

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    Happy hour with hubby.
    Happy hour with hubby.
    Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin
    Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin
    Dinner and drinks!

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    Dinner and drinks!
    Luna

    Luna

    4.3
    (258 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$
    Romantic vibe
    Locally owned & operated

    Such a beautiful name LUNA. So this was my first time coming…read moreto this place. I really enjoyed the ambiance really beautiful. The service was great and the food was incredible! This place gets a 10/10 even though the coconut horchata was not all that. The fish was cooked perfectly, the veggies weren't soggy and the rice was amazing. I picked my fish based on what my seated neighbor received, it just looked so delicious and it was! Everything about this place is fabulous. All the dishes that came out looked like high quality dishes.

    My son took me out for lunch, I was so happy he picked this spot! Our food as excellent and the…read moredrinks were delicious. There are a lot of tables and seating between the two rooms inside and the completely shaded outdoor patio, it doesn't look as big from the outside as it truly is. The decor is really nice and earthy with tons of real vine plants, a mix of fake, cute mirrors and wall decor, and cool basket lighting. We went at the tail-end of lunch, and it was busy, but there were still a few tables open (I recommend making reservations). I ordered a raspberry drop (not overly sweet so I loved it) and my son ordered a triple berry hibiscus refresher, it was so good! For lunch, he ordered the garlic+parmesan cream pasta with chicken and not only was it scrumptious, but he had enough leftovers for another meal! I had the fish tacos- they were excellent, the pickled onions on top *chef's kiss* made them superb. I would only recommend asking for the tortillas to be doubled because they fell apart. The I'll be returning for sure with friends, and a date night with my hubby.

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    Sketch bathroom pose lol
    Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent
    Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent
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    Milt’s Diner

    Milt’s Diner

    4.4
    (159 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Went out for breakfast with the fam and ended up stepping right into a classic. This spot serves up…read morea major old-school diner vibe, and the hospitality matches the atmosphere, we were seated immediately, and our server was incredibly attentive throughout the meal. The Dish: I went with the pumpkin pancakes topped with pecan butter, plus a side of bacon. Fun fact: this exact dish was actually featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! The Flavor Profile: To say these pumpkin pancakes were good is an understatement, they were absolutely to die for. As the pecan butter melted over the top, it created the perfect rich sauce, and the crunchy pecan bits scattered throughout the pancakes gave every single bite an amazing texture. Eating this felt exactly like a cozy October morning. The Verdict: Between the perfect diner nostalgia and those incredible pancakes, this breakfast was a total home run. If you're looking for ultimate comfort food that lives up to the TV hype, this place is a must-visit!

    Food: pancakes, bacon, chicken fried chicken and hashbrowns were good - 7.5/10 overall. Biscuits…read moreand gravy were bland and eggs were served cold. Service was...bizarre. Our waiter spilled an entire tray of iced teas and waters next to/on us, and then left to change his apron and serve other tables while we sat dripping and ignored for nearly 15 mins until I had to flag someone down to help us clean because my shoes were soaked through and the liquid river continued under our table (he handed me a few napkins until I insisted on an actual mop, which he obliged with an audible sigh). Someone finally put down a wet floor sign, and considering all the elderly diners they didn't seem concerned about the giant puddle in the walkway that went ignored. I don't care about the spill, but just apologize and clean up - don't disappear and then come back only to announce that you're going on break. We finally got another server to take our order, but it was such an odd "we don't like non-locals" vibe that we ate quickly and got outta there. We pass through Bakersfield often during road trips, but will skip this next time.

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    Milt’s Diner
    Omelette divorciado ... green & red chili
    Omelette divorciado ... green & red chili
    Mimosa flight is so fun!!!

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    Mimosa flight is so fun!!!
    Hoagies

    Hoagies

    3.6
    (153 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First time here, and I will definitely be back! This visit was a quick lunch run, so I ordered my…read morefood to go, but next time I plan to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. I stopped by during lunch and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't as crowded as I expected. The ambiance was relaxing, spacious, and comfortable, with soccer games playing on the TVs. The only downside was having to head back to work! From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted. I really appreciated the immediate acknowledgment and friendly service. Now for the best part--the food! I ordered the Cali Cheesesteak with curly fries, and it was absolutely delicious. In fact, my coworkers were jealous when they saw my lunch! Needless to say, I'll be back. Next time, I'm bringing the whole crew for a group lunch!

    My youngest and I were in the area and she suggested Hoagies. I wasn't impressed when we came the…read morelast time but she's sort of picky so in we went. This time around, I decided to try out the fish sandwich and my daughter wanted the club sandwich. She absolutely loved her sandwich which is great because as I mentioned...super picky kid. Me on the other hand, not impressed at all with the fish sandwich. First impression was it did look super fresh. The lettuce looked crisp and fresh and the fish was poking out of the sandwich which means good portions. But the fish was a bit dark, suggesting either old or dirty grease or cooked too long? Either way it was bland. I ended up having to douse it with a mixture of tarter, malt vinegar, ketchup and Tabasco sauce. I feel as though since this is a fish restaurant that is from the coast, the fish should be their best dish. But this is twice now that it has failed to impress me.

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    Around the bar
    Around the bar
    Burrito n fries
    Burrito n fries
    Soda Water + Celsius Oasis

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    Soda Water + Celsius Oasis
    24th Street Cafe

    24th Street Cafe

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    The food was amazing, the cleanliness impeccable and the service was top notch!!! Wish we had a…read morespot like this in South Florida. I'm such a foodie and it takes a lot to impress me and this spot did that just by walking in! . Great Job and cant wait to come back. See my feast

    24th Street Cafe is a classic go to. We ordered the 16 oz NY steak and the Chicken Fried Steak and…read moreeggs,biscuits and gravy, a side of cottage cheese, coffee and a Iced tea. The 16 oz. NY steak was amazingly tender and cooked perfectly, the kind of steak that really does not need much done to it because the flavor already speaks for itself. They served it with chimichurri sauce, which just was not exactly my cup of tea, but once I added Worcestershire sauce, it really brought out the flavor of an already all-star steak. The Chicken Fried Steak 'n' Eggs with hash browns was also very tasty Steak even the batter had flavor and definitely worth it. The chicken fried steak had that good comfort food quality to it, with a crispy outside, tender bite, and a savory flavor that worked really well with the eggs. The hash browns helped round everything out nicely and even the biscuits and gravy which im generally not a fan of was very good. Service from Holly, and I hope I got that right, was amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the visit feel easy and comfortable. Even the iced tea stood out to me because it tasted like the homemade sun tea I make every year by the pool, and that gave the whole meal an extra familiar touch. Overall, this was a very strong visit with a standout steak, a satisfying breakfast plate, and excellent service.

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    24th Street Cafe
    Custom tomato and spinach omelette with onion and Monterey Jack and fries
    Custom tomato and spinach omelette with onion and Monterey Jack and fries
    Chicken Fried Steak 'n' Eggs with country potatoes, and gravy on the side

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    Chicken Fried Steak 'n' Eggs with country potatoes, and gravy on the side
    Locale Farm to Table Eatery

    Locale Farm to Table Eatery

    4.3
    (967 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    8 years in business

    We stopped by for lunch on the drive home and had such a great experience! We ordered the salads,…read moreand they were so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We also loved that the restaurant is dog-friendly and even provided a water bowl for our pup, which was such a nice touch. The staff were incredibly welcoming and offered us samples, including the August Fresca, which we ended up loving so much that we bought some to take home on the drive home!

    My mom mentioned how good this place was. She's been here a few times with her coworkers…read more First off, ambience was nice, nice air conditioning because it was 103°F outside Bathroom was clean, only complaint was they were out of soap, so i substituted using hand sanitizer. Service was excellent, Dakota was such a nice waiter. Food came out fairly quick and they didn't mind that we moved tables. Food tasted AMAZING. I got the Cowboy BBQ salad with fries. I also got the apple juice to drink which was nice and cold. I got an Arnold Palmer with watermelon Fresca and it was good too. Prices were pretty good, seeing it's a farm to table eatery in this economy. They were also very kind about our dietary restrictions. I have celiac disease and my sister is dairy free, so she substituted a few things on her burger. We inhaled our dinner, it was soooo yummy Seriously tho, Dakota was the best waiter, give him a raise or som

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    Locale Farm to Table Eatery
    Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt
    Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt
    Stone Fruit & Field Green Salad - Locally sourced ingredients!

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    Stone Fruit & Field Green Salad - Locally sourced ingredients!

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