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    The Red Wagon Cafe

    4.6 (145 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Michelle H.

    Real food and Real people doing life! I love the charm of this place and ordered a simple cheeseburger and fries! Oscar served it with casual ease and a smile! A local hung out and gave me 20 minutes of great conversation! This place is exactly what it needs to be, the food is good and the coach is irresistible!

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    Michael J.

    First and Foremost Jessica was/is an absolute excellent server. Glad we found this place about 5-6 miles or 10 minutes from the house.. Yes Please!! The food Chicken fried steak, large pancake , ribeye steak and French toast meal with hashbrowns and 2 eggs over medium... The chicken fried steak had a crispy exterior, complemented by tender meat, and a very rich gravy to compliment, creating a delightful contrast in textures. The large pancake was fluffy (thicccc) and satisfying, with a perfect balance of sweetness before you even added the syrup. The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, though the meat was a lower quality than most other breakfast business I've been to it was still very good. . The French toast was a delightful mix of softness and crunch, eggs cooked perfectly and hashbrowns extra crispy like we like em. I don't eat pancakes/waffles but twice a month this may be my new pancake place ... Anyhoo show up to this gem of a place with great signs all over the inside that remind you of a country diner out in the Virginia or North Carolina about 10:30 or later to miss the crowd and the wait.. Til we meet again...

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    Henry S.

    The red wagon is one of those places that's been around forever but because of its location it's over looked. It's situated off 7th Standard and Enos Ln heading towards Shafter. In the past I would go for lunch and their Hamburgers are excellent. This time I went for breakfast and I have to say it was pretty darn good. I had the biscuit's and gravy with hash browns and bacon which was okay. I'd give the B&G about a 8/10 and the hash browns and bacon about a 7/10. The B&G lacked a bit of seasoning for my taste but was good and the Hash browns needed to be a cooked just a tad bit longer along with bacon but that just might be a personel preference. I have to say the star of the show was the chicken fried steak it was cooked to perfection and was seasoned perfectly, definitely a 10 outta 10. As for the service , it was excellent ambiance as well. The inside is pretty small there are no big tables but could sit a big family utilizing two tables I suppose. I will definitely be returning and getting the CFS breakfast this time around.

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    Hannah C.

    Amazing food, flavorful and fresh. Service is friendly and quick, perfect. Wagon is small but doesn't feel as small as it is. Cozy and bright, loved it! Best biscuits I've ever had!

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    Kristin B.

    Meaning to stop by this location for sometime. I'm glad I did. A nice box car cafe. A big menu. I got the biscuits and gravy breakfast. Hit the spot.

    GREAT restaurant and a memorable experience!
    Gregory B.

    Really enjoyed the food, unique ambiance and service at this one of a kind breakfast and lunch restaurant and of course the many friendly locals who dine here. Also many thanks to server, Oscar and chef, Miguel for their spot on service and delicious breakfast!

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    Kathleen B.

    What a find! Four of us stopped for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy are some of the best we'd ever had. Biscuits are flakey and very flavorful. The sausage gravy is standout. Quality sausage in a flavorful white gravy. Chorizo and egg scramble was huge! This is an excellent chorizo, quality pork and nicely spiced. It is a spicy seasoning mix which I like. The country potatoes were tender and moist inside. Good onions and peppers gave extra flavor. Rig City coffee, a special roast for Red Wagon, was a hit with us all. Excellent coffee. On a busy day you may need to wait outside. Do it. Red Wagon is not to be missed!

    Denver omelette with country potatoes
    Valerie A.

    I had only been to the red wagon once in my life and that was so many years ago. I had been wanting to go and try it out ever since new owners took over. My sister took me to breakfast for my birthday. Upon arrival we were greeted right away and seated quickly. Everything looked clean. It is a small restaurant, but there is a cute charm to it. It makes you feel at home. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Denver omelette with country potatoes, sourdough toast, a pancake, and biscuits and gravy. We wanted to taste a little bit of everything. Our order came out fast and fresh. Everything tasted amazing! The portions are big so you could share if you wanted to. The potatoes were my fav! If you're ever in Shafter please go check out this cute place!

    Pristine and Spotless Inside.
    Jerry R.

    Wonderful Environment! Great Food! Friendly Service! This family-owned restaurant, has innovative surprises, like farm-fresh cherries, homemade clam chowder, and Grandma's green salsa.

    Chili Verde Omelet with country potatoes

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    The Red Wagon Café is quaint little place with great food and a friendly staff. The prices are reasonable. The food is very well-served.

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    Great Food, friendly crew....check out the big pancakes. Check out the chicken fried steak.

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    Awesome service, food is great and service with a smile. Employees have a great hospitality.

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    Es un lugar bueno y tienen todo tipo de desayuno y es desayuno para pasar la bien un rato de de placer al la vida

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    Well worth the short detour. Clean great food great people. Will be visiting here again on my travels between SoCal and Norcal

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    Came to flame and fire on a Friday night best steaks, bacon bread and sausage I ever had…read morecompliments to the chef Roman and server Cory outstanding service great food and great vibes 10 out of 10 must try place

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    Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse - Our Market Table offers many varieties of Brazilian favorites

    Our Market Table offers many varieties of Brazilian favorites

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    Ritmo Kitchen and Lounge - Full bar

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    Colors cilantro salad with chicken

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    Brazas Cocina Latinoamericana - Back bar area

    Back bar area

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    Rellenos Del Mar

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    Hungry Hunter Steakhouse

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
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    Went to Hungry Hunter for the first time, and went on my birthday!…read more The waiter was so friendly and nice! There was a little bit of a wait time to get seated, but it was busy when we arrived. I didn't expect there to be such a large amount of people on a Tuesday, but this place is popular! My wife and I both loved the spinach artichoke dip. If I had to give it feedback, I'd say I would have liked it to have been a little thicker. The chips that came with it were to die for! The steaks were cooked to perfection! Wife had a med-well filet, which she said was very tender, and I had the rare ribeye with chimichurri. It was only a dollar more for the chimichurri, but unfortunately that chimichurri is what cost this review a star. It was blended into some kind of green sauce/goop. I'm not from Argentina, but even I felt like I needed to apologize to Argentina after seeing it haha. Oh, I forgot to mention the tableside salad is fun! They bring out a salad tray and prepare your salad tableside. I highly recommend it! All in all, I will come back! I wouldn't order the chimichurri next time, but would get the ribeye again and spinach artichoke dip again.

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    Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Happy hour with hubby.

    Happy hour with hubby.

    Hungry Hunter Steakhouse - Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin

    Whiskey Peppercorn Top Sirloin

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    4.0(1.7k reviews)
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    If you're an Italian food lover, this place is a must-visit! They're famous for a reason. The food…read moreis absolutely incredible, and they've even expanded over the years to make room for more customers because they're just that popular. I could go on and on about how amazing everything is, but honestly... you just have to try it for yourself. It's phenomenal! As Bakersfield continues to grow and more restaurants pop up, there are always those places you find yourself coming back to again and again. This is definitely one of them. And trust me, my photos and videos don't even do the food justice. It's that good!

    I am writing to share my disappointment with a recent experience at Frugatti's. I chose your…read morerestaurant for my birthday dinner with a friend because I was hoping to enjoy a special evening. When we arrived, the hostess asked whether we were celebrating a special occasion. After I told her it was my birthday, she asked if I would like our server to know. I happily said yes because it was a special day. Unfortunately, the service and food did not meet our expectations. It took nearly 20 minutes to receive water and soda. Although bread was brought to the table, we had nothing to drink with it. My soup was cold, and my soda was overly syrupy and sweet. When our entrées arrived, I did not have a fork. Because our server never returned to check on us, getting one was unnecessarily difficult. My friend also wanted Parmesan cheese to add flavor to her pasta, but we eventually had to ask another waitress because our server did not come back. Our drinks were never refilled, and no one checked to see whether we were enjoying our meals or needed anything. What made the experience especially disappointing was that no one acknowledged my birthday, even though we heard other guests being celebrated at nearby tables. It also took a long time to receive our check, and by that point, the interaction felt rushed and forced, as though the staff simply wanted us to leave. I understand that restaurants can become busy and that an occasional delay may happen. However, the combination of slow and inattentive service, cold food, missing utensils, and the lack of any birthday acknowledgment made this a particularly disappointing way to spend my birthday. We genuinely miss the quality of the food and service we experienced at the previous location. I hope you will take this feedback seriously so that future guests--especially those choosing Frugatti's for a special occasion--receive the warm and attentive experience they expect.

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    Frugatti's
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