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!

The food here is exceptional!!! Drove from Bakersfield based off of the reviews. Got their fried…read morechicken with wedges, bagels, loaded biscuits and gravy and everything was fresh, hot, and well seasoned. 10/10 highly recommend!!!

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.

I guess stars are all relative. It's relative to the geographic area. It's relative to who is…read morewriting the review. Etc. We stopped here for lunch en route from Paso Robles to San Diego. If we were to go this route again, I'd definitely go somewhere else. I hate to write bad reviews, especially for a small mom and pop place, but, I can't compromise my standards and expectations. This place might go out of business in a larger metropolitan area due to quality issues. The low prices are what's keeping this place alive. Plus, the camaraderie the locals have with the owner.

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.

We were on our way to SoCal and wanted to try out a new restaurant on our way down from the Bay…read moreArea. Originally, we had planned on dining at Harris Ranch but after checking out their menu, I was not impressed by the choices as we would be limited to order from their breakfast menu at the time of arriving at the restaurant, and it was not an impressive selection. We quickly pivoted and came across Willow Ranch and were very excited to try so many of their dishes. We walked into the coziest little restaurant that just gives you that small town feel. Real homey and we were instantly greeted warmly by the gal at the front. She asked if we wanted to sit at the corner booth, which we gladly accepted. She took our drink order, gave us menus and let us know our server would be over shortly. Our server Destiny came over a little while later, but my son was still undecided since there was so much deliciousness to choose from, he couldn't make up his mind (it was difficult for all of us, TBH!); Destiny had to give us more time, and come back a little later. He finally settled on the Tri-tip dinner, and oh my goodness... what a fine choice he made! It was sooo tender, and melted in your mouth as soon as it hit your tongue! Wow! I don't know if I've ever had tri-tip that tender before! It was served with a fresh side salad with Italian dressing, steamed veggies, a buttered roll, and baked beans. Any time I see anything close to resembling a French Dip, I have to try it. I had the Willow Dip, which was delicious! Hot and savory served on a toasted onion bun, and a yummy au jus to dip! A close cousin to the French Dip. I substituted my side for onion rings and they had a great crunch too. My other son had the sampler platter that included chicken strips, buffalo wings, onion rings and mozzerrella sticks but asked his chicken strips be subbed for all buffalo wings, and Destiny was so sweet and accomodating. My daughter ordered the Philly Cheesesteak with french fries and they were both to kill for!Sooo so good!! Literally like a slice of heaven that Philly Cheesesteak! It may have been my favorite of all the food we had today! My husband ordered the Plow Boy and it was loaded with meat and really tasty! We were so stuffed, we could not finish it all! We are definitely coming back here on our way back home, we still have so much more to try... the Ranch Benedict, the Chicken Fried Steak, the Ribeye steak! The staff is amazing! Hats off to your chefs! This restaurant is stellar! Will be making this a must visit on our annual SoCal trips!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

They have good donuts and fast service. They also offer…read morelots of drink and bagel sandwiches that I hope to someday try, but anytime I come in, it's to buy donuts for my team. ladies are friendly and I love to see how busy they always are. Support small business!!