Another 6:40 start time, heat is back. Course is in terrific shape a lot of dew on the course this early. The moisture will be gone soon, it's supposed to be 100 today. Big Tuesday crowd out early waiting to get their 18 holes started. Lots of Labor Day BBQ stories were told, all are in super good moods enjoying their favorite game at one of Bakersfield's finest courses We finished our round in 3-1/2 hrs. read more

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This is always a must have when in town visiting family! The food, the service, I love everything about this location! Today I opted for something different and got the bourbon omelette and I now have a new favorite dish! I also had my first espresso martini ever here (not on the menu yet) and it was delicious 75% sure I'll be stopping for brunch tomorrow on my way back to the Bay Area read more

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Bakersfield's most reliable brunch. I frequent various Old River Grills and they manage consistency very well. It's like a laid back brunch version of The Cheesecake Factory the way every single one of these are consistent with one another. Ordered the tried and tested chicken fried steak, over easy. The eggs are always perfect and the serving is always the same. Whoever's overseeing all these is doing a fantastic job. Always love the food, great service, and if you like staples then you don't always have to go to the same location. read more

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I've eaten here so many times! The food is delicious! The shrimp and grits is my favorite, but it's a special so not usually on the menu. Service is always excellent. I love the bright open atmosphere. The patio is a great place to sit Today I ordered a white mocha iced coffee, unfortunately it has a chemically, mediciney taste, but my daughter loved it so it must just be me. California eggs Benedict were good and filling. I liked the bacon and tomato on them. The pancakes were delicious! The cinnamon one was my favorite! Though I would order it with less icing. read more

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This place never disappoints. I absolutely love coming here with my family because we always leave with full bellies and happy smiles. Service always comes with a smile and they never forget to fill up our coffee cups or fountain drinks. Its like they watch and anticipate what you need before you need it. We went on a Sunday so it's a little loud but it's only because people are enjoying the food and company. Love coming here a home cooked meal away from home. read more

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This is by far my favorite breakfast place in town, and I am not a big breakfast person. The staff is very friendly, and there is usually a wait during peak hours on friday, saturday, and sunday mornings for larger parties, which they can accomodate on their back patio, their larger booth in the corner, or one of their tables being pushed together near the kitchen. The vibe is your cozy grandpas cabin diner. The great part about their menu is they have a regular one if you enjoy the breakfast staples, but if you're like me and try something new every time, I order off the monthly specials menu, which never dissapoints. I love when they do scotch eggs, they are delicious. The food is great, the memosa's are giantic, and their staff is kind and warm. Thank you! read more

Tracy has been serving us @hageman old river for a long time and she is the best! Drink is always refilled, she is prompt with orders and will never bring you a plate that isn't perfection. From the minute you walk into Old River Hageman you are cared for. The chef and cooking staff are on point! The wait staff each are the best in Bako. Delicious food, great variety, excellent staff and comfy seating. Great place for meal no matter the occasion. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Only half of the turkey club and they have Kringle cut fries!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Had the smoked salmon omelet?Wow was it great. Service was good, kept my coffee full and was patient with us. The ambiance was amazing love.The pictures on the wall. read more

My family and I frequent this location often and we are always left satisfied. Service is always super quick and friendly as well. However I found a ladybug in my salad lol thank goodness I noticed before eating it read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Old River Grill came highly recommended by my Airbnb host in their binder of local spots to check out. One morning I woke up early and saw that they were open nearby, so I decided to check it out for myself. Please note there are multiple locations because there was another customer who came for a meet up and found themselves at the wrong location. The restaurant was spacious with diner bar seating and a bunch of tables and booths to choose from. Angelica helped me out and she was incredible. She was so sweet and on top of my order, and I notice how attentive she was with her other customers too. It's like she would bring over certain things before you had the chance to ask out of natural thoughtfulness. I had The Killer Kern Omelet ($20) and a Coffee ($5). My coffee cup was never empty and I was able to enjoy to my heart's delight. The Killer Kern and all of their omelets generously come with your choice of hash browns or home fries AND toast or biscuits and gravy. I opted for the home fries and the biscuits and gravy. Best decision ever! The food was prepared quickly. The Killer Kern omelet has thick cut bacon, fresh sausage, mushrooms, jalapenos, avocado and Monterey jack cheese. The omelet was well balanced and tasted healthy enough. A few of the bites had a strange texture as if egg shell got mixed into the omelet. The home fries are good. The real show stopper was the biscuits and gravy. Mhmmmm. This biscuit is a house made fresh biscuit and it was so warm and flakey. I was so full after eating half I was so sad I couldn't finish it all. And since I was traveling I wasn't able to take the rest with me. Mhmm I'll have to eat less of everything else to make more space for biscuits and gravy next time. I love breakfast and this breakfast really hit the spot. I will DEFINITELY be back for more biscuit and gravy! read more

I never thought I'd say this, but the best breakfast I've ever had was in Bakersfield! The Hawaiian pancakes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a nice crunch from the macadamia nuts, toastiness from the coconut, and just the right amount of sweetness from the bananas and sauce. My parents loved the spicy chicken and waffles and chilango Benedict. The complementary coffee cakes was a nice touch and just as delicious as everything else read more

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Love coming here! Always great service and service! Jessica makes my brother and I feel like Norm in Cheers! read more

Best Pancakes in town. Food is always consistent and tasty. And service is always friendly and attentive. Sarah was especially pleasant during our last visit. It's a very comfortable setting. And the fishing decor is great. Looking for a place for a solid breakfast this is the spot. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Tasty and Beyond Large Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We come here often and that speaks volumes. I will not go somewhere I do not like. My favorite thing about this place is the monthly specials. I just have to try something from it every time I go. Our waitress was really great and helped me decide which special I wanted to try this time around. I went withthe Caprese Frittata served with the fresh watermelon salad. This was so dang delicious! My only gripe was the sneak attack of Serrano chiles in the watermelon salad. Whew were they spicy! I didn't see them mentioned on the menu but I honestly could've overlooked it. I like spice but Serrano chilies are a bit much for me. About halfway through the small bowl of salad I began taking the chilies out lol. My mother decided to get the Korean gochujang chicken and waffles and she absolutely loved them. My daughter got the pancake flight which had a cinnamon roll waffle, a strawberry and cream waffle and a peaches and cream waffle. Her favorite was the strawberry and cream one with the peaches and cream a close second. We were also given warm cinnamon coffee cake bread to start everything off that was amazing! This place continuously delivers and that will keep me coming back time and time again! Can't wait to see what the specials are next month. read more

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Down home cooking with a gourmet twist! Excellent every time! Close neighborhood Coffee shop that never disappoints food & coffee!

Yep. I had such a beautiful morning. Never for a moment did I feel lost or apprehensive. Tracy, my waiter, guided me through my experience with a soft touch. She's an angel disguised in human clothes. I can't overstate how perfectly she embodies this modern ideal of a warm, welcoming, and comforting waiter. I will happy cry once I get home. I will also return. read more

Been out stable for breakfast tried many more but this is the spot!! Always reliable Food always good Great service and very friendly The expeditor has been there forever and does a great job read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Meat lovers omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My family and I went out to breakfast for the first time here after my husband found this place online for gluten free options (celiac friendly). As someone with celiac, it is stressful finding new spots to eat! Although not listed on their menu, they have many gluten free options and their kitchen staff is well-versed in preventing cross-contamination. They told me they could make any of their pancake options gluten free, and the waitress went to let the kitchen staff know so they could make their preparations. The pancakes were AMAZING, and huge. I ended up only being able to eat 1/4 of the pancake and take the rest home for the next day. Eggs and bacon were great too! My kids ended up ordering pancakes and bacon and they loved theirs- they're asking us to go back soon! The staff was very kind and helpful, and the wait time was not long when we were there on a Saturday morning around 11. The coffee was also delicious. This is a great family breakfast spot! read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Gluten free cinnamon roll pancakes, with a side of eggs and bacon and coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The service was excellent, unfortunately my crepes were so sweet I gave them to my grandson. My son's chicken & waffles looked amazing but he said they were hard to eat piled up on the dish the way they were. My husband said his omelette was just ok. The youngest grandsons loved their pancakes. If we go back I would definitely try something else. read more

Came in here for a quick easy breakfast, just wanted a side of hash browns with some gravy on top with some sourdough toast. The hash browns had such a perfect buttery taste and the gravy was perfect on top. Service was above par and never let drinks go below half way. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Hash browns with gravy on top - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My son and I came in to eat and our server Tracy was excellent. She got our order quickly and our drinks stayed full. Thanks old river grill read more

Amazing! my family and I come here very often and we always love it! We got the Chilango Benedicts and the Verde Chilaquiles and both were great. I recommend the shrimp cajun omelette and any of their pancakes and the hash browns extra crispy. The service is always good too, waitresses are always very nice. The only thing I would say could be better is that some dishes could use a little more salt. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Chilaquiles & Eggs with Chile and Verde Chilango Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I took my kids to breakfast and it was wonderful! Our server Jessica was extremely helpful, she made sure my kids were taken care of and my coffee cup always full. The food service was quick and flavorful. 10/10 we will be back for the staff alone! read more

This grill was great spot for breakfast. They have a diverse breakfast menu. We went on a Wednesday morning and had a short 15-20 minute wait for a party of 7. We sat outside and it was pleasant with the fans and mist, which is a plus for outdoor dining. The original time quoted was 30 minutes so we were pleasantly surprised. Pepsi is the drink of choice here and they have plenty of alcoholic options to choose from. The crepes and beignets were delicious. All the food was fresh. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a quality breakfast. read more

Chilaquiles were not too bad, they could've used a little more sauce to liven things up. I was seated pretty quickly at the bar, and the waitress was attentive. They had pictures of the kern river over the bar so it was nice to look at while I ate my breakfast. Good food, good vibes. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Chilaquiles Divorciados - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Excellent food, Excellent service! Tracy is one of the best waitresses in the restaurant business ...Kudus to her!

We had a very nice visit on Monday July 13th. Our food came out rather quickly and was just how it was ordered. Our waitress Jessica was very pleasant and checked on us several times. I think the decor is fitting for Bakersfield. We will definitely return and ask for Jessica to be our server again.(55) read more

4.2 stars Because: - hash browns could've been more crunchy and less falling apart - toast was smothered in butter (it was overwhelming) + service was great! Things got to us pretty quick considering the rush on a Weds morning (10:30am ish) Definitely a good pit stop for some breakfast in Bakersfield! read more

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This place is good. I went on a Monday morning and it was a little busy but the wait wasn't too bad. I had the regular eggs Benedict and my friend had the breakfast burrito. We shared the cinnamon roll pancakes. The pancakes were amazing. I highly recommend them. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The eggs Benedict was good as well; the eggs were perfectly cooked, however, the ham was a bit too salty. I took some of it off my dish. The service was fantastic, our waitress was welcoming and friendly. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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A bit busy on Sunday morning but to be expected. Got seated and the servers were on point today. Quick to greet us and bring us coffee. Ordered the killer kern omelette tasty and the house made salsa was the topping on the cake. The whole time we were eating and after the servers checked on us and asked how the food was and if we needed anything else. Great ambiance and pleasant group of workers. . Job well done! read more

So I apologize, but I forgot my cell phone when we visited so no pics, but I highly advise to visit Old River Grill! They have something for everyone! Their parking was nice and big and bathrooms were very clean. We were sat out on the patio it was such a nice day - the day got warm, but they had fans out so it was just pleasant the whole time we were eating and no flies due to the fans! I had the California Benedict (omg get this), my husband had a birria chilequiles special and we didn't hear from him until his plate was clean. My dad goes there for the biscuit and gravy and mom always gets the Basque Vegetable Soup meal - she says it's perfect, tastes great and filling, but still a light meal. We'll be back each time we're in town visiting family! read more

Walkable area. Shopping in outdoor plaza. Movie theater around the corner. Hometown feel. Plenty of parking. Good meals! Great pancakes! Booths and chairs. Friendly staff. read more

Always such a good place to have breakfast at. Food is delicious, ESPECIALLY the beignets which are always a must. Servers are always kind and tend to you always. I also joined to rewards program for free and got a free birthday 15 dollars off which is cool. Ambiance is friendly and welcoming. Overall such a good place to take anyone. read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We just had lunch here and it was fabulous! The service was top notch and the decor was as cute as can be!! I had the pastrami and fries and it was so good!! It was on a soft Pyrenees roll and the pastrami was delicious! The crinkle cut fries were crunchy yet soft on the inside and just the right amount of salt!! My husband had the chicken fried steak and it was literally falling off of the plate!! It was delicious too! We brought the biscuit and gravy home because he couldn't finish that and I brought home half of my lunch. We will definitely be coming back!! read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Pastrami sandwich and fries and Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I can think of of no other restaurant in Bakersfield that is so generous celebrating birthdays, than the Old River Grill. I've celebrated my birthday at all three of their locations, for the past 3 years, and all experiences were flawless. The atmosphere, the food, and the service can't be beat! The Star of the show this year, was Jessica, at their Riverlakes location, where an empty lot, and then The legendary Dewars used to be. Jessica is warm and friendly with all of her patrons! From start to finish, she set the tone for a remarkable dining experience! The T-Bone steak, lightly seasoned and trimmed with no fat, 2 eggs, over medium, with a side of fresh fruit and a large fluffy, but not too fluffy pancake, were all flawlessly prepared and delicious! The freshly brewed, hot coffee and a large glass of ice water with a slice of lemon, hit the spot, and jump-started my day! I can't wait to come back to return the favor. Be sure to get on their email list! read more

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Food was good but horrible service, we waited for over 45 minutes and didn't get our food till I had asked two different waitresses if it was still going to come. It was only 2 plates and everyone around us had gotten all there food already, didn't even get a sorry or apology just got a rude comment from the waitress will not be going back read more

How to describe Old River Grill at Riverlakes. Let's see. My server was not only very nice, but she was very pretty. That in combination made for an excellent meal. Deanna, my server, was great. I took Momma to Brunch for her 75th birthday. Deanna and two other servers sang Happy Birthday to her along with bringing her cupcakes and Strawberries. The whole outdoor dining area, sang to my Momma. Now for the food. Best darn burger I ever had, and I'm a cook. I had the Killer Kern Burger and fries. It is hard to describe. It did not last but a minute. To say the least my mouth and tummy were very happy. My step dad had the Old Fashioned Burger and he also said it was the best he ever had. He tends to eat very little, yet he cleaned his plate. Next was Mommas Fish and Chips. The Cod was melt in the mouth good. It was so flaky and moist the Momma thought it was undercooked. It was not. It was just great Finally, I also had the Biscuits and Gravy. To die for good. Put my Mommas to shame, don't tell her that though. Be prepared to pay for what you get. Prices are a little higher. However, if you want great food, it is well worth it. I highly recommend Old River Grill at Riverlakes. read more

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Our server, Emily is the best! We come here almost every weekend and always ask for her section. She's very attentive and always makes sure our coffee cups are full. She's friendly and kinda funny too. Our food is always delicious and served hot. Our water glass is never empty. Thanks for hiring staff like Emily . She's the BEST!!¡ read more

This place is busy for a reason. With ample seating and a great reserve-ahead waitlist option, you don't have to worry about waiting too long at the restaurant. I love the enclosed outdoor seating. It isn't cramped like all of the other breakfast spots. Food is incredibly flavorful. You can get pretty much any type of food you like - Mexican, American, French, basque, and more. Every time, it is fantastic. read more

We went to this location today and ate lunch. The misters were going outside but we went inside as it's a very hot day. They gave us a nice large menu and we both decided to have a couple of omelets. I ordered the meat lovers and my husband got a Denver omelet. He said his country potatoes were really good. I opted for cottage as I am low carbing. They service us friendly and attentive. The omelets were good and we enjoyed our lunch read more

Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza - Lunch with hubby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California