I came here because of the reviews. So I came in and the atmosphere was very pleasant and…read morefriendly. I sat down in less than 5 mins in a booth. The server came to my table promptly and ask how I was. I was provided with a menu and I decided to eat the chilaquiles Rojas with 2 sunny side eggs with a cafe de Olla. The food came promptly to my table. This did not disappoint. It was on the bit spicy side but it was so delicious. Highly recommend coming here. It does get busy. Will come again when I'm in town.

We got here at 7:30 and the place was full by 7:50…read more We had chilequiles and cafe de olla. Good price for the amount of food you get. We were able to split the plate between two people. The cafe de olla was fantastic and we would order it again. It seems they will refill you on pot coffee for free. Very friendly waitstaff. Overall, great place to wake up and start your day.

Love everything about this place, the people the atmosphere the drinks definitely one of my…read morefavorite coffee shops in town

Wonderful atmosphere and great coffee selection. The owner has a heart of gold and always goes out…read moreof his way to engage with customers.

Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

SMITTENS STAPLE IS THEIR ABILITY TO MISS THE FLAVOR IN EVER SINGLE DISH…read more Update: coming back after some palate development... smitten is one of the most tasteless restaurants in town. Their hype was definitely due to the 'aesthetic'. Nothing is really outstanding to me. The drinks are such a let down, the coffee is borderline yuck.. do not recommend. Everything is quite unmemorable. Service is whatever, sometimes mid, sometimes bad. Nothing outstanding. Ambiance.... well... this one has been replicated one too many times. The food is heavily missing flavor,the hummus is disgusting. I can't believe they call that thing hummus, it's an insult to actual dish.. it's almost like it was trying to imitate the real dish, but failed terribly in even attempting to. Their pizza tasted like play-doh and looked very pale. Smitten is at least consistent with one thing, which is their staple: no flavor. One of the breaking points for me was being served food that had someone's HAIR. The restaurant is very expensive for the poor experience they have to offer. I stopped recommending them a long time ago.

Yummy doughnuts. Many options on the menu! From sweet treats to pastries to cookies, there is…read moresomething for everyone. A cute small shop. Very clean and staff are helpful. Got a free doughnut with my purchase :)

The service was amazing, the Vietnamese coffee was the perfect sweetness if you don't like a…read moreoverload of sugar. The chocolate bar and crème stuff donuts were so soft and fluffy. Not too sweet. They have savory options as well, definitely coming back

Unfortunately, I did not like the food, the chilaquiles sauce did not have any flavor and it…read moreseemed like it's from a can. The container is perfect when you're on the go but not when you're eating in.the bread was very small hard and flavorless. It cost $10 for those three.. I also ordered a mazapán coffee in which my husband had to drink even though we did not like it but it was too expensive to throw away

I've been craving a banana matcha for the longest. After some research this place came up and it…read moredid not disappoint. My boyfriend even loved he tastes the banana more in it. The burrito was HUGE and the salsa was hot and fresh. Service was fast and not too crowded at the time of service. Boyfriend even commented it was like authentic feeling on the food and atmosphere.

I had high hopes for this place or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing…read more This place is downtown Bakersfield so parking can be challenging during peak hours. Coffee shop is small and furniture looks very used, aesthetically not very appealing but I'm here for coffee, right? Several signature drink options and quite a few sugar-free options as well. I was undecided between the lavender latte and the Mexican mocha. Barista told me the Mexican mocha was her favorite, so I went with that. The coffee was extremely hot but honestly, nothing spectacular. It's was extremely basic and know I can make this at home. They used a powder mix but nothing to make it their own, just right out of can..so disappointing. They did have several baked good options. I probably wouldn't come back here. No restrooms are available for customers.

Tried Blue Oaks Coffee in Bakersfield today and it was a bit of a mixed bag…read more My vanilla latte was spot on -- smooth, well balanced, and exactly what I wanted. My wife's cold brew, though... was rough. Like really rough. Hard to finish. Food was also hit or miss. The blueberry empanada was absolute perfection -- a delicious, non-sweet pastry with a bright blueberry filling that worked beautifully together. Easily the highlight. On the other hand, the butter English scone thingy was honestly inedible. Overall: some real standouts and some big misses. A mixed experience, but that blueberry empanada alone almost makes it worth another try.

The owners were so friendly and made my protein shake amazing! Close to planet fitness so very…read moreconvenient! Follow their Instagram page for daily updates . Coolest thing I thought was the rewards card board for all us who tend to lose these! Accept Apple Pay as well :).

Super friendly staff. So many delicious drinks, smoothies, snacks to choose from. My new to go spot…read morefor good and delicious drinks.

This coffee shop is inside other small business shops such fun vibe. Staff super friendly. The…read morecoffee not bad at all, yet the banana walnut muffin sadly to say was dry and it had no flavor at all.

This coffee is one for the books! The people there are fast!…read moreYou will have a freshly brewed coffee or iced drink in what feels like seconds (okay, maybe a few minutes). They use beans from Guatemala, and the flavor is such a rich, vibrant burst that it instantly wakes up your senses. The location itself is adorable. They share their story of how it all began, have tables with games, and sell fun pieces from local artists. It's got personality and charm for sure! However, it does get a bit too loud for me to really settle in and enjoy my coffee. So, I usually grab my cafecito to go and sip it somewhere a little quieter.

If you have a deep love for Coffee and LOVE VINTAGE ! This my dear friends is the biggest gem in…read moreBakersfield. A true hidden treasure to say the least . I fall in love every time I walk in this place, but most importantly " COFFEE FIRST " . This amazing independent business stands out as soon as you walk in. This is the coolest coffee stop in my own opinion, truly a hipster experience over all for me. - Try the spring menu ! These fun flavors have me hooked . I tried the Mango Sticky Rice and an Iced Cafe De Olla . *** STUDENT DISCOUNTS ***

My three favorite things combined: Coffee, books and shopping!…read more We come here often, mainly on Saturday mornings when my friends and I want to gab and chat, sip and sift thru each booth, or if I'm in the mood, I'll come and read while I drink a "so fetch" latte. Coffee is made with care. You can taste the skill these barista put into their craft. Location is bomb, coffee is bomb, baristas are bomb. Give them a try!

I have been going to Kohnen's for decades. I am often in the Bakersfield and Tehachapi areas for…read morework, and we always stop in for a great meal when passing through on road trips. Tuesday, March 10th, we traveled to Bakersfield to pick up a vehicle I had purchased, and of course had to stop by Kohnen's. My wife and I split a Tuna and Cheddar Panini, and a loaded Turkey (we arrived too late for Sourdough!!). It is difficult to walk away without a mini-pie (try them all, but blackberry is freaking amazing!!). As always, Danelle was there with her typical congeniality and work ethic! We love her!! And I got to tell her about her doppelgänger in a restaurant in Yucaipa!! They do exist!! In summary, eat at Kohnen's!! Say hi to Danelle!

I visited Kohnen's Bakery Tehachapi yesterday with my family, and this was honestly one of the…read moreworst customer service experiences I've ever had. I only purchased two items -- one cream puff and one slice of cheesecake -- but the cashier charged my card THREE times due to repeated mistakes. Here's exactly what happened: 1) My first card (Card A) was charged $11.20. The cashier asked me if I wanted a receipt, and I said yes. Then she told me the receipt didn't come out because the transaction "didn't go through," and asked me to provide my card again. 2) I gave the same card again, and this time she charged $11.69. 3) Then again, she told me that it didn't go through, so I used a different debit card (Card B), which was charged $11.20. While sitting at the table with my family, I immediately checked my bank account and thought I had only been charged twice. I spoke to a staff member at the store and requested a refund for one of the $11.20 charges, which was processed. However, today I realized I had actually been charged three times, meaning there was still another $11.20 that needed to be refunded. So I called the bakery and asked to speak with a manager. I spoke with someone named Danielle. I calmly explained the entire situation and told her I would send all my receipts and bank transaction records by email so they could double-check and confirm everything. She said ok and gave me their email address, but it was very long, and I was concerned about making a mistake while writing it down. So I politely asked if she could text me the email address instead. Her response was extremely rude -- she said, "I'm not required to do that," and told me to just write it down myself if I had a pen and paper. Although I was already uncomfortable with her attitude, I carefully wrote it down and sent the email. However, the email bounced back as invalid, even though I had confirmed the spelling with her multiple times over the phone. When I called again, Danielle answered and said, "Ma'am," in a very dismissive tone, and told me that they had found the three charges and had already processed refunds for both $11.20 transactions. I tried to confirm which card the refund was going to, since I used two different cards, but after putting me on hold for a long time, she read off a card number that was not mine. When I told her that wasn't my card, she insisted those were the only transactions for $11.20 yesterday and told me to "check my bank in a few days" and call back if the refund doesn't show up. And, she didn't apologize for the mistake, even though they charged my cards three times and wasted a significant amount of my time. Even yesterday, when I asked for an apology, I only received one reluctantly after I pointed out that they had made a mistake -- and even then, the response was dismissive, as if I should just accept it because they were "taking care of it." The attitude throughout this entire situation was rude, unprofessional, and extremely frustrating. The cheesecake was very good. But because of this experience, I would never come back. We drove all the way from Los Angeles to Tehachapi with my family, expecting a pleasant visit, but this bakery completely ruined the day. Being charged a total of $34.09 for just two small items due to repeated errors is unacceptable. If your staff cannot properly process payments, they should not be working as cashiers. Situations like this should never happen. What's even worse is that after making multiple mistakes, there was not a single sincere apology -- only attitude, dismissiveness, and instructions for me to keep checking my bank and call back again. My time is valuable. This entire situation could have been avoided if things were handled properly from the beginning. This was an extremely unpleasant experience, and I am very disappointed. Cf) For reference, the other $16.05 receipt is for bread that my brother purchased.