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    Jolly Kone Drive-In

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Sandwiches
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    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ground beef taco and fries.

    The tacos are absolutely delicious and a must try! Also the fries are always cooked perfectly.

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    Joe D.

    I was at the mall and was craving a burger. I googled and yelped some places in the area. I found this Jolly Kone, and it has good reviews. When I pulled up, It didn't look like it was open. I drove up to the drive-thru window and guess the owner was there. I ordered a cheeseburger and small fries which came up to $6.38. I had my own water. Man that was a great deal. I got my food and the small bag was filled halfway. It had my burger and small fries with extra fries on top! Score. The food was fresh. The burger was fire and the fries were hot and perfectly seasoned with seasoning salt. This is an excellent deal for burgers and fries in town! I will be returning.

    Across from Bob's bait bucket is the best Pastrami in Bakersfield!
    Sonya S.

    Jolly Kone, across the street from Bob's Bait bucket does not disappoint. Nice girl at the counter, and hits the right kind of Bakersfield springtime feeling that I love. The pastrami is the best in town. Excellent cheeseburger too! Delicious 20 oz strawberry milkshake, for 2.80, it must be real ice cream! I'll be returning to support local business, instead of going to the habit! Ooh also great crinkle cut fries, seasoned just right!

    Run down on the out side but food is fantastic
    April S.

    This place is run down. But the food is top notch I drive across town just to get their tacos so good.

    Ke S.

    This place been here for so long I don't even know how long but the food always taste the same never change it look run down but the burger are the best even the Criss cut fries...... don't let looks fool you on the outside one of the best place in town to get a good homemade burger.....

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    Food was fresh and great 5 stars try the burger it's seasoned perfect . And friendly customer service

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    1 year ago

    It's the same from when I was a kid. Burgers and milkshakes are so good! And the fried burritos as well

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    1 year ago

    Still the best old school drive in food. Hours are varied. Owners are the nicest very welcoming. Must try for blast from my past.

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    1 year ago

    The food was very good. I will go back again. I just wish that they were closer to me.

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    2 years ago

    it is good and there customer service is great the fries are good and the burger is so good

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    3 years ago

    Great sandwiches, burgers and fries. Pastrami sandwiches are delicious.!!!!! Shakes are yummy!!!!

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    Place is a gem! Don't let appearance fool you here. Everything is great here. Chicken salad is so good! Owners are so nice!

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    Hoagies

    Hoagies

    3.6
    (156 reviews)
    2.9 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
    3 piece fish and chips special with curly fries and chowder topped with bacon
    3 piece fish and chips special with curly fries and chowder topped with bacon
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    Locale Farm to Table Eatery

    4.3
    (973 reviews)
    2.8 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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    Caesar's II Delicatessen

    4.0
    (89 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Okay! why does free lunch hit different every single time?!…read moreI attended a professional development training and they surprised us with these lunch boxes! Yay! Tell me why I was immediately in love. The moment I opened it, I was greeted with a thick, generously stacked turkey sandwich that looked like it meant business. We're talking layers on layers of tender, juicy turkey, piled high with that crisp, freshly shredded lettuce that gives the perfect crunch in every bite. Even writing about it makes my mouth water all over again! The bread? Soft, fresh, and just the right amount of pillowy to hold it all together without falling apart. As if the sandwich wasn't already the star of the show, the box came fully loaded with a chocolate chip cookie,, a bag of chips for that salty crunch moment, and a little sampler of macaroni salad that was slathered in Italian dressing. So tasty! Honestly? Mouthwatering from start to finish. Whoever put these boxes together understood the assignment! (Haha) This is definitely a must try when hungry!

    Once in awhile we crave the sandwiches from Caesar's and it's funny that we didn't even know this…read morelocation existed until I pulled them up on Yelp. Since finding out about this location, we have visited this place a few times now. I really love the old school feel to this sandwich spot. You can either dine in or order your sandwich to go. Caesar's is hit and miss for me. Once in a great while it's one of the best sandwiches I've had and sometimes it's just okay. One thing I do know for sure is that I keep coming back because they have "that" clam chowder. My only complaint is that they are pricey and you can get a superior sandwich from other places. Parking is a little bit crazy during lunch time. Staff is always super nice here and the lines go pretty quick. I don't know if they have more than the 2 locations I know of. This location is not as fancy as the one on Brimhall, but their sandwiches are just as good.

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    West Coast Sourdough

    West Coast Sourdough

    3.7
    (114 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    I tried to give this place another shot to see if I just didn't have a good experience the first…read moretime, but I think that's how it is. This place is not horrible, but it's also not the best sandwich spot in Bakersfield. I want to like this place because the staff has always been so nice, but I just don't go for the sandwiches. The sandwich shop is located in a nice centralized location in Bakersfield. They have a good variety on their menu. My favorite on their menu has to be the chicken poblano soup. If you plan to dine in there's plenty of room for a big party or for just one. It's nice in clean inside. Parking is never an issue because they have a huge parking where they share with all the neighboring establishments. I don't see myself coming back and going out of my way to eat here unless I was meeting up w friends or family that wanted to come here. I'm not big on sandwiches, so it might just be me, so I highly recommend you check it out for yourself.

    Parking might be hard to find depending what time you come. Its next door to Buffalo Wild Wings and…read morea few other places so I bet it gets busy. West Coast Sourdough is very spacious and clean. I got the 6 inch and it did seem small to me, next time especially if im really hungry im getting the 8 inch. I thought the bread was delicious!! I got my sandwhich with everything including avocado which I thought over powered my sandwhich but it was still very good. It is a little on the pricey side, just fyi but I would return again

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    Sequoia Sandwich Company

    Sequoia Sandwich Company

    3.6
    (501 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    After a long day of shopping, my mom and I worked up quite the appetite, so we made a beeline for…read moreSequoia! The place was packed around lunchtime, which was no surprise after one bite. I ordered the Monterey Chicken sandwich, and let me just say... YUM! The chicken was freshly grilled, not to mention they were very generous with their portions of chicken! The bread was everything (because let's be honest, Sequoia's bread never misses), and they were so generous with the cheese. Every bite was chef's kiss My mom ordered the Lite Lunch with half a sandwich, a salad, and of course, a giant cookie for dessert. It was the cutest little combo and looked so good. If you're craving a fresh, delicious lunch, Sequoia's is always a solid choice!

    Sequoia Sandwich Company was a nice little find. The sandwiches were delicious and they have a…read moresmall selection of desserts including cheesecakes, cookies, butter cake, banana pudding, and rice crispy treats. Perfect little spot to grab a quick lunch at. Definitely recommend trying. Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 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.

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    Luna

    Luna

    4.3
    (265 reviews)
    2.4 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
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    Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent
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