I stopped by recently while my boss was in town as Luigi's has become a favorite of his when…read morevisiting. Admittedly, this was my first time. I know, to many locals this is probably unimaginable for someone who has called Bakersfield home for almost 20 years, and let me say.. I get it. I now understand the hype. From the delicious food to the way they make you feel like family with their impeccable yet personable service, it is no surprise this over 115 year old local family business has won over the hearts and minds of Bakersfield and those who visit. Our warm welcome: We didn't check the hours beforehand, and showed up at 2:30, which is their closing time, like complete chumps. Never the less, every person in both the deli and restaurant insisted for us to come in and eat. The owner, Gino, was one of the many friendly faces who greeted us and ensured us it was no problem. This was very kind. I don't like showing up within the last hour before a restaurant closes, let alone the literal time they close. The kindness and welcoming approach in which everyone insisted we stayed, made me know they truly wanted us to have the chance to enjoy an amazing lunch with them, and amazing would be an understatement. The service was down right impressive. Our server, Chris, was incredibly friendly and attentive. Arguably the best service in town. Now let's get to the delicious food: Everything we ordered was top notch, but the truffle sachetti "pasta purse" completely stole the show. They are now a forever must as a shared appetizer or main dish. Though I do very much look forward to jumping around the menu and coming in during their daily and seasonal/popup specials I've seen on their social media. The phenomenal ambiance: The atmosphere is something out of a Billy Joel song, a compliment I am sure I am not the first to give. The inside is decked out wall to wall with old family photos and Bakersfield memorabilia. As it was a nice day, we sat outside in their beautiful shaded area with a very nice outdoor bar I wouldn't mind coming back to pay a proper visit. Needless to say, while this was my first visit, it won't be my last. I look forward to the taste of the truffle sachetti and the warm, welcoming atmosphere Luigi's provides.

Luigi's is crowded. Parking kinda sucks. The neighborhood ain't great. The food is awesome…read more Luigi's is a family-owned Bako institution. Service here is quick and attentive. Why? The lunch rush is pretty much their hours of business, start to finish. Although there's lots of seating, both interior and a party-atmosphered patio, the wait can be lengthy. Speaking of "lengthy", expect to spend a couple of hours here, including the wait for a table, eating your meal, and spending time in their shop. The food is hearty and delicious. A "small" personal antipasto plate shows up at your table shortly after you sit. There are so many delicious-sounding things on their menu it's hard to choose what to order (I had one of the best tasting steaks I ever had here) They serve dishes I've only seen here, like the Sacco beans (which are also sold in their shop) What I can see after eating here a few times is that they offer a marriage of old school Italian-American with local Basque influences and personal family touches. Luigi's is strictly a daytime lunch affair. They are opened Tuesday through Saturday, but only from 10:30AM to 2:30PM. That's it. There is no dinner service. The area -- Old Town Kern -- can be-- okay, IS -- sketchy, even in the daytime. There is plenty of parking; lots are scattered in the restaurants vicinity, but Luigi's is so popular and they're only opened for lunch so you get a full days number of customers in the span of 4 hours. That said, a trip to Bakersfield practically demands a visit to Luigi's. IYKYK and if you know you'll go.

Beautiful display and very generous portions! Such a rich variety of fruits, nuts, spreads and…read morechocolates to go with meats and cheese. So decadent! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Charcuterie Sisterz specializes in the art of food by providing you with local, homemade and fresh…read moreingredients on your charcuterie board.

I absolutely love stopping here on my way home from Bakersfield. The customer service is always…read moreoutstanding. The shop is clean and organized. Love the snacks and fruit. If you don't live in the area, go to their website, they do ship. You can also call to place an order. You will not be disappointed. 5/20/26

We always make a stop at CA Fruit Depot when we're staying at the RV park next door, and it never…read moredisappoints. This visit was extra special!! We were able to grab the last of the season's navel and Cara Cara oranges, along with some fresh lemons. Everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. We also picked up some dates, which are absolutely delicious. I love mine stuffed with good Irish butter and cheddar, it's the perfect sweet and savory combo. My wife prefers hers with Skippy peanut butter, and she absolutely loves them. As always, the staff were wonderful, friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. It's become a bit of a tradition for us, and we'll definitely keep coming back every time we're in the area.

A hidden gem! I went in, specifically looking for New York strip, and got two of the most beautiful…read moreNYS steaks I have ever seen. I didn't take any photos of them before, but please take my word for it. The guys are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and did a nice job of upselling me on compound butter after I told them I was planning to make my own. And as always, USDA, prime meat can be pricey, but it's so worth it. (Pic is of my finished steaks resting)

So we went based on all the good reviews and pretty much have found our now go to spot for meats!…read more Thanks everyone for telling me basically I should go and try out there meats which we are so glad to have done! Super service great tasting steaks and we are from Texas! Tomorrow we are trying the lamb chops

This map shows the location on Ming, however the one I have visited is off Stockdale and Heath in…read morethat new shopping center. I've picked up a few cuts of meat here and each time the staff has been very friendly. Today, I picked up a steak and asked for some pointers. The gentleman (I wish I got his name) was friendly and knowledgeable. About a week ago, I picked up some of their marinated chicken breast. I believe one was a garlic and herb and the other was their signature marinade. The garlic and herb was very nice and could easily be paired with any green vegetable. I asked about their signature marinade to get an idea of flavors and they stated it was like a Mexican polo flavor. I made it with some white rice and it worked out really well. The chicken breasts were so thick! You could easily filet them and double your amount. They also didn't appear to have the white lines that I see in the supermarket chicken breasts. I've read those are due to hormones in the chickens. Is it true? I don't know. They have a nice variety of cuts and if you like sausage, they have several flavors! Definitely worth checking out. The shop isn't very big but they have pretty much all the basics you would need if you're planning a BBQ or a simple meal for you and your family. Overall, the shop is clean and tidy. This is no fault of theirs, but whoever designed that parking lot, well, lets just say they didn't consider larger trucks driving through. The parking lot layout for that entire area is just wonky.

Great butcher shop with fantastic service and great meats. Be sure to try their sausages. They also…read moremake great stuffed chicken breasts (think Chicken Cordon-bleu) that are easy to make and delicious!

I mostly went here because it was incredibly convenient to my hotel. They are mostly an organic,…read morenatural type store, so think sorta whole foods, but maybe a little smaller, and possibly a little more expensive since they are not a national chain, but I was still able to find good value in many items. They also have a loyalty program. They do have pretty much everything you might need for a 3 day stay. I personally liked that they had an array of vegan friendly foods (while not vegan, I sometimes do like to do 1-2 days of "clean" eating when I'm traveling). They also have a hot bar and a salad bar along with a deli. I appreciate that they have a wide variety of food, and on the hot bar they do change it up daily. The staff is very friendly and will definitely help point you in the right direction if you can't find something. Its a place I could see visiting over and over when I'm in town.

The most gorgeous organic produce, impressive wall of vitamins and supplements, amazing prepared…read morefood, and always friendly staff: I come here whenever visiting from Long Beach half a dozen times a year. When Lassen's opened in 2003, we felt like we could stop worrying about packing my various menu items for my dietary needs when visiting my in-laws. When we lived here 1998-2000, there was nothing like this... so when Lassen's opened, we celebrated by going shopping! Here's a cool archived article about its founding: https://www.lassens.com/blast-from-the-past-bakersfield/

Felt the need for barbecue and I was downtown. I walked into Prime Time and saw the tri-tip wrap…read more Ordered it to go. Service odd friendly. They have an outside eating area. It was too cold for me. They have a full meat counter featuring Smaller River Farms Wagyu.

Visited this place as a recommendation by some locals and so glad I came by and brought my team…read morewith me! This place has great bbq and every plate and every entree we tried was simply delicious and fantastic! The Dino beef rib was amazing and the presentation was next level! This is a must try! The meat was tender fall off the bone and had great flavor. The three meat combo plate with pork ribs, Tri-tip, and chicken all great flavor and were tender and perfectly seasoned! The also had the Mac and cheese as well as the chili beans and these were super as well! The service provided was over and above friendly and great people running this place. I highly recommend this place if in Bakersfield or just passing by. It's very much worth it. The ambiance is great! Has the feel of a backyard bbq and would highly recommend this enjoyable experience.

I had one of the best experiences at sprouts farmers market, the meat manager Tareg was so helpful…read morein helping me find everything I needed. Love the experience here.

Went to the meat/butcher section the other day and Calen helped me find some skewers and wings. He…read morewas super helpful, efficient and polite! Always a great experience here.