Stumbled upon this little shop connected to Merry Go Round thrift shop. (Pay for candy in the…read moreshop). There is a small selection of sodas and retro candy. While there is a nice selection. I hope they grow. They have the extra hot snacks. Prices are decent. Street parking can be difficult. There are two tables outside if you want to sit and try your drink.

Highly overpriced and not that much of the old time candies. Also the lady staff member mostly…read moreignored the customers. No recommendation from me.

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.

I typically go to Luigi's for an evening event. Last week, I took the time to trek downtown to have…read morelunch with friends. It was great. There was entirely too much food, and it was all delicious. Thankfully, I decided to share the Thursday special sandwich. That was the perfect amount. The salads were fresh and all the ingredients were just the right combinations and great flavor. A reservation is definitely the way to go. We had an 11am reservation when they first open for lunch. We had a wonderful table on the patio on a great day. John took very good care of us and kept everything straight. It was impressive! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and time together. Luigi offers amazing food and helps create memories!

Erica is the best and very artistic! She makes each charcuterie board with style and grace!…read more We went in just to see was was available and we were so lucky to find two lunch boxes one for myself and one for my sister. Too cute to share ! The meats and the cheese chosen for the lunch box were fresh and paired perfectly with a glass of wine or two! Erica the owner and creative artist recommended to be sure to call and order ahead of time for she was booked and had many charcuterie boards ready for pick up! All her charcuterie boards looked absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could have snapped a few photos but I'll be sure to order soon and post pictures!

Had ordered To-Go boxes in the past and they were great. Small personal size…read more The second time around I did a couples night charcuterie Board class. That was pretty fun. I'm not much of an expert so for me it was a great learning experience. Wine was provided as well as everything needed to create your board, which you get to take home after.

The food was good the workers were amazing, Melissa was very nice, the business is very clean .read more

Came in tonight around 7 pm and truly enjoyed my experience! We ordered the spicy green beans, the…read moresoup dumplings, & 2 special items. Everything was full of flavor! Everything came out hot & was obviously freshly made. Delicious! I'm also picky about my soda and the soda was nicely carbonated but they offer a variety of drinks like tea with boba, lemonade, etc. The restaurant was very busy but the staff did an amazing job at being attentive and quickly served everyone. I have to say, big applause to the staff! They were ALL working their butt off!! Every one here is good worker. Will come here again!

After arriving in Bakersfield, we were looking for places closeby to get some dinner. As we were…read morepulling up to the hotel, I thought I saw a sign that said brewery, so looked it up and - yep - there's a brewery right across the street. We walked over and had an enjoyable experience. I would first note, they only had 5 of the brewery's own beers on tap. I didn't mind, as I enjoyed a blood orange witbier. I had the sliders with veggie sticks and they were delicious. I was excited to see something besides just chips offered for sides. The seating space is ample and the night we were there, there was music. I was actually pleasantly surprised the music wasn't super loud and echo-y and we could still enjoy conversation. I would recommend stopping by for a beer and some food!

I came here last night with a group of 18 people while we were visiting Bakersfield, for the drag…read moreraces. When we made the reservation, no one told us that the restaurant operates as a self-service setup. We assumed, like most places that accept large reservations, that there would be some level of table service. Instead, the table was basically just a place for us to sit and eat. If we wanted drinks, we had to go up to the bar ourselves to order them. When it came time to eat, we had to leave the table again and go up to the front counter to place our food orders. No one came to the table to take orders, check on us, or even bring water. We ended up having to get water ourselves as well. What was most frustrating was at the end when I went to pay the bill and was told that an automatic 20% gratuity had been added because we were a large party. I completely understand adding gratuity when a staff is actively serving a large group taking orders, bringing drinks, refilling water, checking on the table, etc. But in this case there was essentially no service provided. Everything from ordering drinks, ordering food, and getting water was self-service. If the restaurant is going to run this way, that's fine but it should be clearly communicated when a large group makes a reservation, and automatic gratuity for "service" that didn't happen doesn't feel appropriate. We come to Bakersfield twice a year and after this experience, I don't think we will ever be back.

Love the home made chews I've been eating these for over 62 years they were founded in 1909…read more I think it's awesome that they are still thriving to this day. Don't forget to get your gifts here for any occasion. You'll never go wrong. I always stop in when I get to Town to load up on some fresh candies or I can order online as well. Yum yum!!!

Walked up to the counter last night (2-27-26) with my wife and helped ourselves to the menus…read more They were moderately busy last night, but we were able to find a few open stools at the counter. Other patrons waiting for their orders already had been served old water. Several minutes went by and none of the three employees walking back and forth bothered to greet us, say "We'll be with you in a moment", or even make eye contact. I was not in the mood to stand up and raise my hand for attention. I shouldn't have to ask for basic service from a supposedly established business and when it wasn't that busy, or should I have? After several minutes of just sitting there and feeling ignored, my wife and I quietly left the counter area. Sorry to leave a negative review.

I went to Blue Fig farms because the internet thought they might have British food. I guessed that…read moreingredients for Indian cookery is what they specialize in so there could be cross overs. I keep reading about how brown sauce is a staple on every table in the UK. HP Sauce is the main brand. I stopped in on afternoon Saturday the 7th. First impression was similar to the Asia market on White Lane, maybe less cluttered, more like a small supermarket. Walking the isles I didn't see it. To make sure I asked a stock clerk. He was friendly, hadn't heard of HP Sauce but walked me to where it might be. No luck. I didn't want to leave empty handed so brought an apple soda in a clear plastic can shaped like an aluminum can up to the register. I guess they took those earlier negative reviews to heart. The cashier, a man in his 40s or 50s, was so friendly. Joking with me in a dad joke way then gifting me a little morsel on my way out. I'm sure no one else gets treats, I was wearing my cervical collar, pretty sad looking. They have a lot of different foods there. Great produce. Just don't count on finding much British food.

This is a lovely Ethnic market. They have a small but Beautiful produce section that carries many…read moreof the ordinary items but they have some lovely unique vegetables you won't find anywhere else in Bakersfield. You can get a quick meal to go, which I haven't done yet but am looking forward to. The aromas are Devine. The staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. They have a small but excellent meat department. I noticed that they have very reasonable prices and the lamb is especially affordable compared to other markets. They have a vast array of what are exotic groceries compared to other markets. I love to just peruse the isles when I'm there. I wish they had cooking classes. It would be interesting to learn how to use ingredients I'm not familiar with. I highly suggest a visit. You won't be disappointed.

Their selection and service was great. Nacho there service rep went above and beyond. Said he would…read moreget us in and out in one hour and he kept his word. Which on a Friday at 3:45 was odd but they did it. Well recommend them to all our friends and family.

So many awesome and quality choices! We love their unique homemade sausage flavors. The staff are…read morealways attentive and helpful when I can't make up my mind.

We found this amazing market while antique shopping on a Saturday. What a great find! Lots of…read morelocally raised gras feed- pasture raised meats available at very fair prices. Lots of very clean food items, loose leaf teas, single origin coffee, real small batch sourdough bread and just too much to list if you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Bakersfield is very fortunate to have a store like this! Make sure to visit and keep them in business- they are much needed!! Also very friendly service as well!!

This market is locally owned and operated. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable about her…read moremarket. The meat is local and has great taste. It's almost like shopping at a farmers market but is available everyday. They carry a variety of grains and beans all with no pesticides. The selection of produce and meats are good value for the safeness and quality they offer. We try to go to this market as often as possible. Shop local and keep this market alive. The value is great based on the product they offer.

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.