I've been hearing about how great the food was in this gas station for years but I never stopped to…read moretry them out. Well I was starving and decided to try it out. I called in my order and stopped to pick it up. There were quite a bit of people already in the store ordering food. I overheard one lady telling someone how great the food was and asking what they'd ordered. I ordered the chilaquiles but they forgot to ask me how I wanted my eggs cooked so after I told them I had to wait about 8 minutes for my food. I went with the red salsa and added carne asada with over easy eggs. The bowl was amazing! I will definitely stop back in here for some more great food!

Stopped in on Taco Tuesday $1.50. Asada meat was cold and had no flavor. The pastor was good just…read morevery greasy.

Food was great, I had the cheese burger combo with fries and tall homemade lemonade. Ambient was…read morelike home style small town kitchen or diner. Tina had the best service and was very friendly. I will come back again with my family.

Tina is a Five star!!! A gem. The decor and ambience is also a five. Alas, the food for me wasn't…read more Worth a stop to say hello to Tina.

The first time we visited sometime last year my husband took me to breakfast on a random Tuesday…read moreand I was impressed, so we recently came back on a busy Saturday brunch and they STILL impressed me. Service was fast, staff was pleasant so everything was fantastic! So far, food has been good and I definitely will come back. It's way on the other side of town for me, but it's nice seeing lots of brunch options in Bakersfield these days. Breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day, so it's nice to know I have another option. There's lots of parking which is a plus, the other places struggle with parking which makes it hard to visit. Restaurant looks clean, it looks family oriented and they have tons of options for the family. They have tons of tables too, so there's room for everyone. The place stays busy so you know the food is fresh and they keep your coffee cup filled. I'm not sure how long this has been here since I barely visited last year, but if you haven't stopped by you definitely need to check it out.

Breakfast on a Tuesday morning. Dad had been wanting to try this place for breakfast so we made our…read moreway to the east side of Bakersfield. We ordered the following menu options. 1. MAN'S BEST FRIEND Omelette $18.59 sausage, bacon, ham, cheddar & monterey jack cheese. I added diced onions. I ordered the hash brown option and pancake. Per their website, one of their specialties are the "fluffy pancakes". Omelette had decent amounts of diced ham, sausage and bacon. I found this to be an omelette large enough to share. Hash browns were standard. Pancake was okay but nothing truly spectacular, just average in taste. The pancake was oversized enough to share. Overall I gave this a 8/10 2. PAUL BUNYAN $21.99, two eggs, two bacon, two sausage, a 1/2 pound ham. Ordered with country potatoes and Rye toast. The bacon was amazing!! Thick cut bacon and cooked to perfection. Overall the breakfast was your standard breakfast and definitely large enough to share. 8/10 Restaurant was clean, tables were cleaned off as soon as customers left. And restrooms were clean and fully stocked. Plenty of free parking. Waitstaff were friendly and efficient. The ambiance is pretty laid back. They also have an ice cream bar with 26 gourmet ice cream flavors.

So I am not exaggerating when I tell you that the trip-tip sandwich is fantastic! The meat is…read moretender and well-seasoned, quite lean but still unctuous. One gets a generous portion and the sandwich was big enough for my husband and I to share with a side of tasty sweet potatoe fries (a bit extra - or you can get plain potato fries for no extra charge). We also got a side of the creamy coleslaw which is ok and even better if you add salt and a dash of malt vinegar (it needs acid imo). I didn't take a photo of the sandwich because so many other yelpers have already done so. But trust me it's worth the stop. Service is super warm and friendly, the place is spotlessly clean, and I am a fan. We liked the sandwich so much we ordered another to go for lunch the next day. I only wish I had room for pie! They offer a wide selection of pies and I've gotta think they are yummy too. Next time.

On a road trip, my friend Denise and I were looking for a convenience store in roads that were not…read morepaved with cement nor were they in the center of a chic boutique and a hits-the-spot every time boba shop. Yes, we were basically on dirt roads that saw a few scattered homes here and there, and visible old school phone towers (the brown kind) connected with wires (where crows sit on a row) existed, and not much else. We drove around in some circles, looking for this fabled store and found nothing, not even a Bigfoot. We noted how the moment felt like we were on an Iowa highway because we saw expansive fields and experienced a Middle-America atmosphere. I wanted a small stalk of wheat in between my teeth. As we drove, we saw this place and decided that this joint would replace the store we were looking for. At this point I started to listen to Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas. If you know, you know. As soon as I entered I felt like I had stepped into a diner in the middle of nowhere, the type of spot where brothers talked about saving people, hunting things, you know the family business. My friend Denise did not know what I was talking about and when I tried to introduce the world to her with corny prompts she decided not to play along. Still for a fan the experience was nothing but a win!(chester). I cannot remember the person who helped us but she was a server who reported that she had lived in the surrounding area for most of her life. She was deepening the believe that we were on a route diner neglected by city reality. During this visit, I had fried okra for the first time in my life. It was weird to taste but not in a bad way. More like I had never tasted this texture before in my life. The texture that I had not tried before in my life was a gooey vegetable. Like the texture of the outside was exactly as advertised--- fried goodness. The actual okra was the gooey part. I do not want to sound crass, truly, I do not, but it did feel like enjoying something slimy, and I will leave it at that. Again, not wrong, just weird But I will not get it again. The server- the homegrown one- gave us fried pickles and these were much more to taste. Like, I i have had fried pickles before and I loved them but I had some that were not for me. But these, these, were pickle spears fried to brown goodness, and the mixture hit green- which does not mean go, more like Hulk enjoys, instead of smashes. It was a simple dish yes- green spear pickle fried but sometimes the goodness of a county fair is exactly what a roadtrip snack should be. The fair came to my table and I am not mad at that. On this trip I did have the Willow Dip which I feel is a close cousin to a french dip. What this place did well, at least I think, is putting it on an onion baguette. I am not sure if onion baguette is a middle-of-nowhere bread, but, I allowed it because the taste of the bread was, like tailored made for me, I am a sucker for onion, and not just because it gives me sexy breath. The food was standard, solid fare. Everything was just good nothing wrong with it, all good with it. The sauces were tasty, and added smoky sweet flavor that was welcomed. So this elevated the dish by addding a hickory taste. It did not save the dishes, but did make them better. The decorations were texas heavy. I should have taken more pictures. But sometimes the imagination allows for a space to feel more than at it is.

If you're heading up to Sequoia or just driving through Three Rivers, Ard Farkle's is a must stop…read more Do not just drive past it. The name is goofy and the vibe is totally charming. Its the kind of place that feels like it belongs exactly where it is, like a little mountain town comfort food spot that actually delivers on the concept. The food is hearty and real. I got a sandwich and fries and it was exactly what you want after hiking around in the heat. Nothing overthought, just good ingredients done right. The portions are generous and the prices are fair for what you get. The staff was friendly in that genuine small town way, not performative, just actually nice. The space has character and sitting there you kind of just decompress. Its in Three Rivers so obviously its not a quick Fresno lunch run, but if your already out that way its 100% worth building your stop around. One of those spots you think about on the drive home.

The food was prepared with attention and care, I ordered the quarter pound burger and fries very…read moretasty, great bun. My other companion ordered the steak and eggs with hashbrowns and that was really tasty and my third part of the group ordered the Monte Cristo with sweet potato fries everything was really good well prepared and prompt service. We sat in the patio and enjoyed the view. It was fantastic. Had such a great experience in a great time. The server was amazing, sattentive, friendly, considerate, and checked up on us a few times. Overall I had a really great time. I definitely want to come back when I'm in three Rivers and I would highly recommend it.

Christian music in the background waa my favorite! I am so glad my husband decided on this place…read morefor lunch today! Wowsers. The food was so delicious. I thought I was back in New Orleans. The flavors and service were fantastic! They had great lunch specials. And they also offer daily specials. Our waitress Jayden was super friendly, helpful & great mannerism. I wanted to try everything on the menu but I'd rather come back and order a different mea everytime. Such a great place for lunch. Highly recommend the catfish too. And I'm not a fish person lol. I ordered the bbq platter and let me tell you...FIRE! 2 ribs, 2 hot links, 2 pieces of chicken ( I went with the thighs) and mashed papas & macaroni and cheese. My hubby ordered the ox tails with rice and gravy & greens. Amazing as well! Side of chili beans cus I had to try and glad I did. Bombtastic! Best peach cobbler in town! And Pepsi products! Can't get any better than this :) Make sure to try this wonderful place! Moms house is home cooked mama's cooking!

Kyra we our server. She was great and made suggestions and had a sense of humor during the whole…read moreencounter. KYRA Let us taste the sweet tea before I got "the sugar" getting a whole glass. And I'm glad she did it is traditionally Southern sweetened tea which would have gave me a problem drinking that. My friend opted for the Swwweeeeeet tea and I opted regular tea with lemon. The GRUB : They have a good southern menu and they have very attentive staff today we got the" Surf and Cluckers" Meal w/catfish, chicken thigh, chicken breast, 5 shrimp, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese and black eyed peas and Cornbread... and I loved every bit of it the catfish 5/5 stars was tasty well cooked and seasoned just right the chicken breast was filleted (too thin for my liking) 4/5 stars, cooked in a very good batter along with the chicken thigh 5/5 stars the five shrimp 5/5 stars were not jumbo shrimp but we're good enough to satisfy and tasted the same way the catfish tasted in the cornmeal batter, the sweet potatoes were very good and I was surprised at how well they tasted the 5/5 stars Black Eyed Peas where soft and well seasoned 5/5 stars, cornbread was good but colder than I would have liked as it didn't melt the butter 3/5 stars while the macaroni and cheese was nothing to rave about 2/5 stars., honestly for the price it was about as much food as I would have eaten if I went to Hodels for about the same total price for 2 people, however if I had this meal anywhere else outside of Bakersfield it would have cost me approximately twice as much..Great deal for the price. Quick review of Mom's house and I was not disappointed. GIVE THEM A TRY , I've been hesitant on going here since the original owner passed away and it was renamed Mom's House, so my friend who is a sunday regular, offered to buy my lunch here, so what the heck why not just go glad we went ,well try to take the family one day.

Came with the wife to try something new and they did not let us down!…read more The service was great shout out to Brooklyn she was super sweet and offered great service. The food was also very good I got the shredded chicken sandwich and was a 9/10! The portions were great and prices were surprisingly good. You guys definitely have to try out their bar as well whoever designed it is a bada** . Overall would definitely come again

Are you looking for a good Happy Hour? Check out Rooster's Cantina on 19th St…read more They have a great $6 menu from 4:30-6. We got there about 5:30, just in time to get our order in. Plus, because it was Cinco de Mayo, everything was only $5. We ordered the bean dip and flour chips along with two chicken tacos. It's a friendly atmosphere, but like a lot of places, it can get a little noisy. My wife tried the margarita and said it was a good $5 value. The service is friendly and casual. They have a number of TVs with sports games on. On warmer days there is a lovely patio area. This is a great downtown location to sit back, relax, and enjoy some time with friends.

Excellent diner with fast and friendly service. Drinks arrive almost immediately after you sit…read moredown. Even with a full house, food comes out of the kitchen in about 15 minutes, which is impressive. Be careful when ordering the Double Cheeseburger -- it's enormous! The patties seem bigger than half a pound each, and the amount of meat is truly impressive. If you're hungry, this is the burger for you. Great food, efficient service, and generous portions at reasonable prices. Let's support America's small businesses!

Today, my Husband and I went to Knotty Pine for breakfast…read more.. I will state only the facts of what was wrong, what was right, and my overall thoughts... My husband's breakfast of sausage and eggs...(Right) My breakfast of a bacon and cheese burrito that I had to send back...(Wrong) My husband's order of iced tea...(Right) My order of iced tea without lemon...(Wrong) My order of a cup of coffee...(Right) Server asking my husband if he wanted a refill on his iced tea as server refilled it twice...(Right) Server not asking me on single time if I wanted a refill on my iced tea...(Wrong) Server not asking me one single time if I wanted a refill on my coffee...(Wrong) Overall thoughts and one final fact... There is zero excuse at all for any server, anywhere, to not take care of the basics such as refilling water, iced tea, and coffee for all persons at a table, instead of just one... The cafe was not busy at the time we were there, empty tables, and no line to get in... My food was bad, and the service towards me, even worse... Overall, this server is without excuse... Had I known about the health code violations from last year before going to Knotty Pine today, I would not have gone there at all... One Final Fact... My choice to not leave a tip...(Right)

I came in on a Monday for lunch and fortunately they weren't busy. I love that they have a window…read moreyou can walk up and order from (to-go) and they also have a small dining room. I didn't go in, as it's still freezing this time of year so I placed my order to go and waited in my car. I wish I could order their huge burgers, but I never finish large amounts of food, so I settled on their kids me of a Jr. burger (sauce and pickles - I added cheese) and it comes with fries and a small drink. Portions are huge, even for a kids meal! I loved it! Food is delicious, made to order so it's fresh and staff is friendly, service is quick!

Great food and service! Very Old school ambiance! Can't wait to go back! Would drive from…read moreBakersfield! Had the avocado bacon burger, fries, and ground beef Tacos! Over the Top delicious

Shafter donuts is great! Small donut shop next to a delicious meat market. The service is always…read morefast and very friendly. The shop is small inside with a few tables to sit, eat, and drink some coffee. Great selection of donuts and they also offer boba and hot sandwiches for breakfast. Give them a try.