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    Jolly Kone Drive-In

    4.8 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Divey
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jenn H.

    We just discovered the place last month and have already had them twice. This place gives me the best childhood memories! Lol the flavors of the food just take me back! They have a decent size menu with a variety of options, 6 different burger sizes, fries, onion rings, milkshakes, hotdogs, corn dogs, chili dogs, tacos, burritos, salads, chicken, plus much more! (I added photos of the menu) They even have fried Oreos y'all! And they serve breakfast all day! Everything is made freshly upon ordering, and everything was delicious. The sauce that they use on their burgers is amazing, I love how the fries aren't overly greasy and the ground beef isn't fatty or super thick. They even toast your buns! The fried Oreos are really good too. The place has outside seating only, Order through a window at the counter and the picnic benches are located on the side of the building. These little hole in the wall places be the best! And the prices are below average! Great food for a great price and friendly customer service! Oh yah, we'll be back!

    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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    23 days ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 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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    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.

    My first time at Firestone and I gotta say this place is spacious, the employees at the register…read more were very helpful and professional. I really enjoy my ribs they were tender and in my opinion they didn't need the sauce. I enjoyed how spacious the place is and the giants fan they have keep the place cool during this hot weather. Was just passing by for a dinner meal, and I was very happy. If I could give one recommendation maybe smoke those ribs a bit more to be a bit more tender. Definitely will be back for that tri tip.

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    (71 reviews)
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    This is everything a top tier smash burger is supposed to be. Melt in your mouth, hot off the…read moregrill, grilled onions and meat smashed to perfection. Is it a little messy?Maybe with how aggressively I scarfed mine down, but I still walked away stain free. lol I ordered a double stack, and my only regret is not going for the triple, and maybe not ordering an extra burger. Don't skip on the fries, they're great. I'd also recommend getting some extra sauce on the side. The folks in the truck are very friendly, and obviously know what they're doing on the grill and in the fryer. I'm definitely looking forward to the next time I have their burgers again. With my mouth watering as I write this review, I have a feeling that day will be pretty soon.

    Well I can't give a review because we never got the chance to taste their food.. we were really…read morehungry and we wanted it delivered. Took us 1 1/2 hrs to figure out where our order went. We decided to download their app and order thru them directly. They couldn't find their drivers or they couldn't get a handle on them. Gave us a really bad taste. The food sounded good. But we will never know. Shame. Shame on us too for getting it delivered instead of going in. Hopefully I will get my refund. I attached a snapshot of what I wrote on their app. Good luck to them.‍ maybe we will give it a shot again... in a few months. But we will go in next time. ‍ 1) fix your phone numbers please. 2) pick better drivers/or don't use 3rd party drivers. Cuz they were bad.

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    The California Burger

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    Outstanding service and food is exquisite, will most definitely be back here very soonread more

    The California Burger - First Time Visit…read more First time trying The California Burger and ordered it for pickup. Right off the bat, the staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the prices are very fair, which already puts it in good standing. I ordered the California Burger, which comes loaded with avocado, onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, onion, 2 little half slices of bacon though, tomato, cheese, and their house sauce. Big plus that the avocado was fresh! and they didn't skimp on it (thank you ), and I really liked the shredded lettuce instead of the usual sad leaf situation. The sauce deserves a shoutout too! it's genuinely tasty and ties everything together nicely. Overall, the flavors were pretty good. Now for the honest part: the patty itself was a bit dry, which is kind of a big deal when it's the main event. That said, the generous amount of sauce definitely helped counteract the dryness. And honestly, when you're starving, there's a moment where you just say "whatever" and keep eating--and I did . It wasn't horrible by any means, just not quite on the level of a couple other burger spots I usually go to. The patties are on the thinner side, but that seems to be the norm at most casual burger joints these days. This feels like an easy fix though, cook the patties a little less and this burger would level up fast! Would I swear off this place forever? No. But if I know there's a better burger option open, that's probably where I'll go first. That said, if it's a Sunday, I'm craving a burger, and all my usual spots are closed... yeah, I'd consider coming back. Maybe. Solid spot, good flavors, and a little tweak away from being even better.

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    3.8
    (295 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    My f*cking favorite burger spot…read more The monster burger is my order every time. I rave about this place to everyone I know, and encourage my people to stop here if they're taking a road trip to Vegas or LA from the bay. I finally tried the milkshakes this time around. The banana was ok, the pineapple was better. I like that it's not hella artificial. I love that they use real fruit bits. I'm not a huge fan of crinkle cut fries usually, but I like theirs. Why? Because they actually fry the fries to a crisp and then they're well seasoned. Yum. Every time I've come through, the girls working have always been really nice. Customer service is on point. I usually hit the drive thru and then park to eat. It's definitely a good place to people watch.. but I keep my doors locked lol. There's always a lot of movement on the street...

    When you say Western, wow, YUM is the first thing that comes to mind. The Western hamburger at…read moreShake n Buns is absolutely unbelievable. Hands down, it's the best Western barbecue sandwich I've ever had. The flavors are bold and perfectly balanced, the smoky barbecue sauce, melty cheese, and crispy onion rings come together in a way that just works. Every bite is rich, satisfying, and packed with that classic Western-style punch. The seasoned fries deserve their own shoutout too, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. They're the perfect side to an already knockout burger. If you're craving a true Western-style burger that delivers on flavor and quality, Shakes n Buns absolutely nails it. I'd go back for this sandwich alone without hesitation.

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    4.3
    (960 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    8 years in business

    I came here trying to currently support only local businesses here in Bakersfield in 2026 and…read moreshowed up here on a recommendation from Howie's Micheladas--another amazing local business we should all support--and Locale absolutely delivered! ​The food was incredible, everything we ordered based upon Jasmine the waitress' recommendations rocked!!!! The Western Burger was the burger was cooked rare to my liking the onion rings were big And flavorful by themselves,the cheese was absolutely some of sharpest Cheddar I've had at a restaurant, overall, one of the best burgers I've had in the valley, and paired perfectly with the sweet potato fries, which were very good but a little soft for my liking maybe next time I'll ask for them a little crispier. We also tried the loaded tuna croissant and the pastrami ,salad combo which my wife raved about both stating that the dehydrated brussel sprouts in the salad was something she wanted me to prepare at home for her my daughter liked the tuna salad but decided to take out some of the Cranberries which she said were absolutely fresh as they were very tart, both entrees were extremely tasty and prepared with super fresh ingredients. ​Lastly, shout out to Jasmine, shes an absolute gem of a person. Even though the restaurant was busy inside, she was incredibly attentive, professional, and had the warmest attitude. She nailed the suggestions made sure absolutely everything came out perfectly without missing a beat. this place has great vibes, great cooks who prepare great food, and great service. We will definitely be back!

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