Let's start by saying the service is great. My hubby had the chicken fried steak which was a little off. My bacon and eggs we pretty good, the biscuit was one of the best I have had. My only draw back is the prices are a little above standard, compared to other places of the same caliber. I love little places like this so we will try again in the future for a better review. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I ordered the eggs and nopales with beans and flour tortillas. I really enjoyed my breakfast. I had an iced tea and it was fresh brewed, was very good, too. The service was great. I was welcomed as soon as I walked in, my drink order was taken right away, and my server checked back on me regularly. The restaurant is very neat, with booths and tables. My booth was comfortable. I noticed the employees talking to plenty of customers who were obviously regulars based on the familiarity of their interactions. This was my first time there, but I liked the way I was treated, the way I saw employees talking to the regulars. I recommend you try Donna Kaye's Cafe! read more

I am no longer in Bakersfield - I've been away from the place for about a year - but one thing I do remember is this restaurant. It's right off Stockdale, down the street from where I used to live. I miss the chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy. The breakfast portions are pretty amazing. I only had one problem, I asked for one egg instead of three and i think they gave me four. No big deal. Places like this restaurant are rare here in the Bay area town where I live and the hours - open at 5 AM - are unheard of. When I go back to Bakersfield, i am going to stop by here. It's one of those small luncheonettes Finding a place that serves real chicken fried steak is almost impossible nowadays. I think it probably is the best in Bakersfield - except for the Knotty Pine Cafe - and the gravy is delicious. It tastes like it's made from scratch. The only thing that really disappoints me about this place is that they keep breakfast and lunch hours. I'm sure they would make a good dinner, but I don't know if they would be able to keep up with the demand. If you are ever in the Central Valley and driving through, be sure to stop by this place - it's right off the 99. read more

Food, service, and ambiance are all exceptional, open on New Years Day with Bloody Mary. All good.

Love this spot. Super nice staff. Food is great really good breakfast spot. We were surprising my daughter for her birthday and they made it so special. Can't wait to go back. read more

Outstanding food and service!! And such a cute place! The green chilaquiles with pork are fantastic! The delicious coffee was poured as fast as I could drink it, which I sooo appreciate. Definitely going back on a regular basis. read more

I came here two days in a row because the first time they were so busy ! The second time I came much earlier during breakfast and was seated outside right away . I tried the stuffed French toast which honestly tasted like a delicious pasty . I also tried the divorce omelette, I do t even have words to describe how good it was . The omelette came with a side of biscuits and gravy and tasting it made me so happy . The whole dining experience was enjoyable and the staff were so kind and courteous. I'll be coming back , to try more items . read more

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We travel here from Los Angeles, this place never disappoints! Chilaquiles with chorizo.. bomb! Pork chop plate... bomb! Country fried steak and eggs.. bomb! Food always comes out hot. Everyone there is very friendly! Love this place! read more

Good service more food for money I had the divorce my wife had a Hermosa was good and she had fish was delicious

We were going to go to Cracker Barrel. But they aren't open yet. So, we use my favorite yelp trick and searched for a great five star breakfast spot in the near vicinity. This place is definitely understated and has a lot of loyal clients. The menus are worn down and so are the booths. But the service is nice and the food is outstanding. I ordered from the specials board. Chicharrónes and beans and eggs for my breakfast. My son ordered the chorizo and eggs breakfast. With a side of biscuits and gravy. The food arrived very quickly which is a plus and they kept the coffee coming. My son slept up the biscuits and gravy before I could even get a taste. And He asked for another side of gravy to put on top of his potatoes. So that's a good sign! My food was pork skin soaked and stewed in green salsa. Served with beans and eggs to your liking. Absolutely outstanding and I would order this again and again. Hot tip: this place prefers cash. They will still accept your card but there is a $.99 fee. Just a forewarning. I would go to an ATM just to visit here if that was the only way to pay. Thankfully they except both ways. They have outdoor dining as well. Don't blink, because you might miss it. Definitely worth checking out! read more

The food was soooo good! The biscuits and gravy the best ever! And the service top notch. Don't leave Bakersfield without trying this place out. read more

It was my first time there definitely regret not going sooner the breakfast is amazing. I went early on a Friday morning and it was super busy but they still had amazing customer service. Going back to try lunch menu read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food, tasteful. Service was top notch. First time there and very nice ambience, quiet but no boring. Thank you for the amazing food

Woke up this morning hungry. Decided after a night of beers and friends, I was craving Donna Kay's. They have a great selection of home cooked breakfast. I ordered the chorizo scramble with hash browns. So tasty. The chorizo is very good with no oily grease left over. The hash browns were crispy and still tender on the inside. I mix together to give my taste buds a satisfying taste. The owners are very nice. She offered me some of her home made menudo. It was good! The broth was very tasteful, with the hominy and tripe. I must say , my stomach is satisfied. If your craving a good comfort breakfast, give this place a try. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - Chorizo scramble w hash browns - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Amazing place! If you are looking for comfort food, this is the place. Great menu selection- omelette, egg dish, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, etc. Love all the traditional breakfast/brunch menus items. Staff is super friendly and my coffee cup was never empty! Generous portion and very reasonable prices! Seating is plenty inside and outside. Perfect for families! read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Oh hello Donna Kaye's cafe!!! My new favorite breakfast spot...So i was doing my usual netflix in bed like 90% of most people have been for the last month if i guessed... and my son said "mom i'm gonna order breakfast we haven't had take out in a long time and i want restaurant breakfast". Well Ok my jeans are definitely tighter and my ass is definitely a bit plumper (as i can 100% assume as is true with everyone right now LOL). Sorry no time here for fake life's short why not be completely transparent for a change hahahhah ;) My son ordered thru door dash which was a lil dicey i guess they were having issues with their app so it did take a while for it to arrive. Not the restaurants fault whatsoever yea my son is an impatient lil sh*t so this tried his patience that day Lol. It finally got here hot and packed well. I didn't order for myself he got me a chile verde omelette, hash browns and biscuit and gravy..he got chicken fried steak, hash browns, bacon and biscuit and gravy. First off Omg that Chile verde is homemade all the way creamy, flavorful, tender it tastes like mine!!! And i can say it's the best omelette i've ever had. Hash browns were crispy and the biscuit wow it was fluffy and light not dense just like a cloud! So freakin yummy. My son said the chicken fried steak was good but he likes mine better Lol oh the bacon was luscious i did steal one piece from him hehehe....i really just want an entire bowl of that chile verde like right now!! if i'm completely honest...We will definitely be ordering again from Donna Kaye's although my scale might not appreciate it my tummy will :) read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - BOMB!!!! - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We are passing through the area and saw this cafe had great reviews, so we decided to try it. It is well deserving of the high reviews. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious with so many good choices it was hard to decide what to order. I highly recommend if you are looking for a good hearty breakfast! read more

The Divorced Omelette was delicious. Service by Marina was amazing. I recommend this place.

The best biscuits and gravy in town!! So good. Some decent prices too, which are harder to come by in this economy.

I'm scared to tell you how good this place is because I don't want a line out the door! Have visited a few times and am overly satisfied with the food and service. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - Divorced omelette - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My wife I were out for some appointments and decided to try Donna Kaye's for lunch. We've been wanting to try this place because of all the good reviews. She ordered a Club sandwich and I ordered the Spanish roast beef sandwich. We both had a cup of soup instead of fries, and it was very good. After a while the sandwiches came out. Her sandwich was perfect. Mine didn't have the Ortega chili, onions and cheese. I told our waitress Brenda, that the chili and onions were missing. She took the sandwich back to correct for the missing items. I also mentioned that the cheese was missing too. Brenda came back shortly and said that the sandwich didn't come with cheese. The sandwich was remade and came back shortly with everything but the cheese. I checked the menu and it said the sandwich had American and Swiss cheese. I told her again about the missing cheese and she just gave me a frustrated look. She asked if I wanted something else instead and I said no. At this point my wife was finishing her meal and I just wanted to leave. Brenda took my sandwich off the check. I understand that the cook was new but she should have been familiar with the menu. It would have been easy for both Brenda and the cook to look at the menu and see what is in the Spanish roast beef sandwich but they didn't. I'm pretty disappointed in the service as two of the employees weren't familiar with the menu. They didn't listen to me or check when I questioned the content of the sandwich. I don't know if I'll come back to Donna Kaye's but if I do, it'll be for breakfast. read more

Went for breakfast on our way to Sacramento. I had read a few reviews on Yelp and thought it would be a good place to stop. Service was good however the food is just so so. Hubby's waffle was not crispy, biscuits were tasteless and the gravy was pasty. Not a place we would recommend. read more

I ordered the veggie omlette with hash browns and bread. It was good fluffy omlette with veggies on top and stuffed inside the omlette. The restraunt has outdoor seating and curbside pick up. The staff were wearing masks and it was good service. Will come back again! read more

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We were on our way from Morro Bay to Las Vegas and found this gem through google. We saw the great reviews and saw it was old school so we decided to go. It's small inside but they have out door seating too. Food was soooooooo good and we didn't wait much for the food to come out. Service was great as well everybody was so friendly! Their chicken fried steak was bomb highly recommend!! read more

What a find! Quaint, delicious and super friendly service! I almost don't want to post about Donna Kaye's because I want it to be my secret. Order off the "secret menu". The tri-tip skillet was excellent. If you want a delicious and hot breakfast, this is your place. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - Tri-Tip Skillet - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great service with a willingness to customize any menu item to your liking. We stopped by due to the Yelp reviews and we would encourage you to do the same! Easy to get off and on the freeway as well. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - Pastrami Omelette with Peppercinis and Onions. - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Little spot but a Bakersfield original, everyone knows about it and somehow it was our first time here. We were recently recommended by a family member so we decided to try it. They offer both American, Mexican and a couple Cajun breakfast options. So there is something for everyone. The diner is small but they have a patio that will fit a couple bigger parties. They now have the front patio open for dining. Service was great, we went on a busy day and everyone was still very attentive and had a great attitude. Food was delicious, the country potatoes were the only thing that were not our favorite - only because we like our potatoes on the crispy fried side and these were more soft and mushy. Great experience and will definitely be back and share with friends and family. read more

Overall we enjoyed the food. Small place but staff were friendly, service oriented and no wait. Food was good, nothing fancy or over the top with presentation. Eggs were eggs, grits were grits, and the toast was toast. We'd stop by again if in the area and wanted a bite to eat but wouldn't go out of our way to get there. read more

Excellent taste!! My favorite restaurant now. Was my first time at restaurant and I love it. Great service they are so kind and give you recommendations if you don't know what to you want to eat read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - Chili Verde Omelette - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Cool little breakfast spot in Bakersfield. Yelp put me on to this place. Parking was easy in the private lot. There was a little bit of a wait but not too bad for a weekday morning. The waitress we had was friendly and helpful. Food was good. Pretty average for breakfast fare. Nothing really stood out. Portions were big. Prices were fair. Wasn't a fan of the corned beef hash. read more

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The service good. The food tasted fine and was hot, which I like. The potatoes were very greasy and didn't sit well on my stomach.

Absolutely the best customer service. Food was amazing and delicious. This is the place is a must! We will return most definitely!

EXCELLENT! service, food and ambiance: cute and secluded with a private back patio: paparazzi who? I had the carrot cake waffle with cream cheese/walnut topping and syrup, double bacon (so what, I'm fat) and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese. Hmm, hmm good! what makes this place even better is they offer mimosas...Okurrr in my Cardi B voice. simple, yet satisfying. Explains why they have been in bizness 25 years read more

Great tasting food. Very home style southern taste. People say their Menudo is the best, real authentic Mexican flavor. So you have the best of both worlds. Great service with a smile all the time. What else can you ask for? read more

Great service, homey atmospher and excellent food. Just a small diner, what we used to call a "hole in the wall", but those are the absoloute BEST PLACES TO EAT, and this one will not disappoint you. I definitely recommend eating here. read more

5:30am. Day after Christmas. My trip to Bakersfield to spend Christmas with the in-laws. The reviews say that this is the premier place to have breakfast. The reviews are mistaken. This place is coming home. Cups that don't match with some of them chipped yet clean. Every good old boy here for their morning chow and conversation. A waitress that makes you feel like you just got back from boot camp and Mamma got up early to make your favorite meal because you look thin. Everything hanging on the walls from the farm fresh wooden rooster to the Cheers Boston Everybody Knows Your Name sign evokes memories by the ghost of breakfast past. Fried Okra. They had me at the fried okra. This country delicacy I have not had since the last time my mamma made it. My partner and I are gonna share the 10oz ribeye he ordered and I am coupling it with the fried okra, cottage cheese and sliced tomatoes. Yeah! It's that kinda Kitchen. I'll let you know how the food is after I eat. But so far, the atmosphere alone has me loving this place. So much food. OMG! I couldn't make it through all of it. The steak was tasty. Not the best I've had but far from the worst. Definitely the best I've had at a breakfast kitchen because it was covered in sautéed onions and mushrooms. They breaded the okra. I wasn't expecting that. I've never had them breaded before. It did make them ready for the Tapatio hot sauce and damn yummy. As I'm leaving, "I Go Back" by Kenny Chesney is blaring from the speakers. Lol. So apropos Do I recommend this place? Hell yeah! This place is fun. I give it the "My Mamma Would Eat Here" thumbs up. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - 10 oz ribeye - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Delicious food and friendly service. Had the chilaquiles with eggs and pork chop, so good, crunchy and flavorful. Even the coffee u had was good. Would recommend anyone to stop here for breakfast! read more

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Always consistent.Cooking at this place is always done with love and customer service OUTSTANDING!!!

Our annual Sunday breakfast after the CIF State Wrestling Tournament was almost ruined when WE found out that our usual place was closed. But then I found Donna Kaye's. First I called about an hour in advance to make sure they could accommodate a party of 20. Upon arrival, the place was packed but they were ready for us and we were seated quickly. Our server was Marina and she went above and beyond. I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup. She was helpful, friendly, and attentive. The food was fantastic! I had the divorced omelette, chicken strips, fruit, and biscuits and gravy (all pictured). Yes, I was HUNGRY! Everyone cleaned their plate including the very picky seven year old that ordered a James pancake that I was sure would not be eaten at all. One of our group ordered Menudo and said that it was excellent! It was one of the kids birthday and they made her a special birthday pancake and sang happy birthday. I think we may have found a new usual place and I can't wait to go back. Thank you Marina and everyone else that helped. Oh yeah, when we left there was a line out the door, usually a good sign. read more

Donna Kaye's Cafe - I had the divorced omelette, chicken strips, fruit, and biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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love it! not Knotty Pine but holds its own.My 2nd favorite diner in Bakersfield - I love old fashioned diners