Smitten is my go-to spot for a quick bite or a delicious cocktail! My top favorites are the Sweet…read moreWaffles (they come with matcha whipped cream--definitely ask for extra!), the Mushroom Fettuccine Pasta, and the Smitten Burger. While Smitten is technically known as a coffee shop, I personally think their cocktails steal the show. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a casual date. Staff is friendly and attentive. As a bonus, they even have live music on select nights, which makes the experience even more enjoyable!

One our favorite spots in Bakersfield to grab a quick lunch or even just a snack and a beverage…read more The ambiance is nice and relaxing. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, have a business lunch, or grab a table and study or get work done. Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. It's already become one of our regular spots! Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

I'm loving this place! The food is ALWAYS consistent. I have had the brioche baby/breakfast…read moreburrito/avocado toast. Brioche baby - SUPER tasty, with a little hint of spice. It's balanced and is my husbands go to every time. Breakfast burrito - definitely on the heavier side packed with meat but so yum! I don't always go for this option though since I like my breakfasts more on the lighter/fresh side since this FILLLLS me up & don't get hungry until like 6 hours later!! Avocado toast - ok when you look at it.. GRASSVILLE but... sooooo delish. The spouts are tasty (you might need to pick some off since can get a little empowering ) but sooo fresh. In general they use very very fresh ingredients and I need to ask them where they source their bread from since it's never stale/melts in your mouth! Love this place, I'm from Sacramento & wish we had something like this over there for easy bites/fresh coffee! The employees are super friendly always smiling & the ambiance is very chill & cutesy & clean with the perfect outdoor feel! My go to in Tulare/Visalia!

Cute little boutique coffee shop that I've visited every morning this week…read more They offer up tasty coffee beverage options with a decent lineup of in house prepared syrups. I have tried their banana, Thai Tea and lavender lattes and ask have been delish. They have breakfast options and a cute pastry case stocked with treats to choose from. Thank you so much for my morning energy while I eat in Tulare this past week.

Nothing like beans eggs and bacon w/a huge biscuits and gravy form this great place! Food is…read moreexcellent. Nice folks, waitstaff. I need to get out there for lunch. My family says there is nothing on that menu that isn't tasty and well seasoned. They also DoorDash! Bonus!

A hidden gem for sure. So glad we came across this place. From the minute you walk in, you're…read morewelcomed by the friendly waitress (it's always the same lady whenever we've gone). It's a pretty small place but it's usually never packed. The food is delicious and you get generous portions. There biscuits and gravy are so good! They have the best breakfast around.

Had a great burrito here-one with brisket! Their coffee is good too. I like coffee black and the…read moreflavor is solid. Their window seat is nice as well, you can look out on Main St-I particularly like the Iris painting across the street. They work with a bakery in Visalia-so I will be taking some bagels to go! Service was quick, chill and friendly. Music was nice-got gear some 70's -90's rock, low and subtle. Please try thi place out and support small businesses!

Whew they are amazing. The couple who opened this spot are feeding us updated classics. Featured on…read moreAmerica's Beat Restaurants on July, 7 2025. The first was the stuffed biscuit and gravy. This feeds 3 The great biscuit is stuffed with sausage, cheese and egg. The gravy is good also not to salty. Then we tried 4 muffins the clear winner was the cinnamon apple. I was not a fan of the blueberry banana the 2 flavors conflicted with each other. The banana was fine and the strawberry had a very light flavor. Avocado toast was also a winner. Street parking is usually available they close at 3 and closed Saturday and Monday.

On our way to Lake Tahoe we needed to make a pit stop for lunch, so I started searching for spots…read more We were about 45 mins away from Lone Pine and found this little gem. It was around 1pm and I was still looking to have breakfast, but my hubby was looking for lunch. This place seemed to offer both and the reviews were good too! We were able to park right up front. They have an outside patio in the front area as an option to dine at. It was definitely a hot day in the high 90's, so it wasn't an option for us to sit out there today. Although they did have misters on which was a nice touch. We walked in to a busy place and there were only two tables available, so we sat down right away. It took a while for us to get our menu's, but we can see it was busy. Our server was really nice and once we ordered our food, it was served pretty quickly! I ordered the Ironman Scramble with the Cheddar Jalapeño bread which the bread was so delicious! I also ordered a refreshing Peach Iced Tea. My husband ordered the Alabama Hills Bacon Cheese Burger and a Strawberry Lemonade. We were both very happy with our meals and even ordered a Cinnamon Roll to go! All the baked goods looked amazing too.

We had hoped to try this place for breakfast but it wasn't meant to be. Although the place was busy…read moreand packed, we were promptly seated once a table was available. So far so good! It took a few minutes of waiting but our waitress came by and took our order. We ordered fresh OJ while we decided what to eat. Unfortunately our waitress never came back to take our food order after we got our OJ. Around the 10min mark of waiting and wondering where our waitress was, we overheard the staff telling some of the customers that their systems were down and were not able to take orders or payment. Oddly, they only seemed to communicate this to guests who were waiting or standing in line. I saw one customer pay cash for their food while they let another customer go without asking for payment (they told him not to worry about it). However, I didn't see any of the staff communicate to patrons who were already seated, including us. After another 10min of waiting to see if someone would come by to tell us of the issue, we decided to just get up and leave after being there for almost 30 minutes. On our way out, we handed some cash to a random staff member to pay for the OJ, but she didn't even seem to care. Although I was excited to try their breakfast items, their service (or lack thereof) has turned me away from wanting to visit again. I understand you're busy and having your systems offline added to the chaos, but the staff could have easily just made an announcement to the whole restaurant (it's a small restaurant) about the issue, thanking people for their patience, and letting us know what to expect.

Julie's favorite is now MY FAVORITE! Great country fried potatoes loaded with flavor, biscuit soft,…read moreand gravy creamy and delicious. Service was superb. Great small mountain town stop!

Coming from Las Vegas, I absolutely love this place. It's so inviting, friendly, and the food is…read moregreat! Lynette you're an amazing server!

I stopped by The Runway Cafe with two friends as our first stop before spending the day at Sequoia…read moreNational Park. We visited on a Saturday morning and had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before a table opened up, which honestly made sense once we saw how busy the place was. The food ended up being exactly what I wanted before a long day of hiking. I ordered the Breakfast Bowl, which came with a half order of biscuits and gravy, one egg, and two sausage links. The portion was perfect for me since I don't like a huge breakfast, but it was still really filling and tasted great. The service was excellent. Our server was super kind and friendly to me and my friends, and the whole experience felt very welcoming. It had that small-town breakfast spot vibe where it feels like all the locals come to start their day, and even as visitors we felt right at home. The ambiance really adds to the charm. The dining area is a medium-sized room packed with as many tables and chairs as it can fit, and every seat was filled. It felt lively in the best way and showed how popular the place is. The restaurant is also located at a small airport, which makes the setting outside pretty cool and unique. Overall, the food and atmosphere were perfect for a breakfast stop. That one meal kept me fueled through our visit to Sequoia including an 8-mile hike, which honestly surprised me. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

Food: the flavors are incredible! Omelets are fluffy and juicy, very easy to eat and it makes a…read moregreat combo with their salsa. The hash browns are crispy on the outside. Onion rings are fresh and the sweet taste linger within your mouth, but it's a bit greasy. Service: the staff is sweet and nice. One thing bothers us is that he check is handwritten and when we pay with credit card the amount didn't add up. They didn't mention any credit card fees which is weird. Ambiance: we searched online and found this place and the moment we arrived we understood why it's called "The Runway" as it is literally located next to an airplane runway and the interiors are amazing! Very detailed decor including the lights!

Excellent diner with fast and friendly service. Drinks arrive almost immediately after you sit…read moredown. Even with a full house, food comes out of the kitchen in about 15 minutes, which is impressive. Be careful when ordering the Double Cheeseburger -- it's enormous! The patties seem bigger than half a pound each, and the amount of meat is truly impressive. If you're hungry, this is the burger for you. Great food, efficient service, and generous portions at reasonable prices. Let's support America's small businesses!

Today, my Husband and I went to Knotty Pine for breakfast…read more.. I will state only the facts of what was wrong, what was right, and my overall thoughts... My husband's breakfast of sausage and eggs...(Right) My breakfast of a bacon and cheese burrito that I had to send back...(Wrong) My husband's order of iced tea...(Right) My order of iced tea without lemon...(Wrong) My order of a cup of coffee...(Right) Server asking my husband if he wanted a refill on his iced tea as server refilled it twice...(Right) Server not asking me on single time if I wanted a refill on my iced tea...(Wrong) Server not asking me one single time if I wanted a refill on my coffee...(Wrong) Overall thoughts and one final fact... There is zero excuse at all for any server, anywhere, to not take care of the basics such as refilling water, iced tea, and coffee for all persons at a table, instead of just one... The cafe was not busy at the time we were there, empty tables, and no line to get in... My food was bad, and the service towards me, even worse... Overall, this server is without excuse... Had I known about the health code violations from last year before going to Knotty Pine today, I would not have gone there at all... One Final Fact... My choice to not leave a tip...(Right)