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    The Sugar Mill

    4.2 (184 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE SUGAR MILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sadia H.

    A very cute diner in Oildale. Our waitress was so sweet and informative. I told her it was our first time and she told us she'd hope we would return and become regulars. Her endearing hospitality won me over. As for the food, whoa, baby! The portions are very generous. I had leftovers. The quality of food was superb. Everything was well-seasoned. The prices were very reasonable. We are looking forward to returning soon.

    Fried steak with gravy, eggs & potatoes
    Ms Darth V.

    This place was ok in my book and it's too bad because I've heard really good things about it. My fried steak tasted a little toooo greasy. I couldn't get past that taste. The potatoes were absolutely delicious. The pancakes were amazing too. Our waitress was a hoot. Funny and super friendly. My coffee was always full and they check on you often. Overall good visit. I'll comeback to try something else next time

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    Guillermo R.

    This place is awesome. Great service. Great ambience. Portions are huge. The food is delicious. They currently hold the crown. For. Best chicken, fried steak in my book! Worth the drive!

    Waffle combo with a side of pancake, chorizo burrito with avocado
    Desiree M.

    Amazing food, amazing fast service and very kind servers and staff my husband is a VERY picky eater I can never take him anywhere but surprisingly he absolutely LOVED this place and it's now our regular spot for some good breakfast (: (although they do serve lunch & dinner as well) also their waffles, pancakes and toast are super huge I love it !!!!

    Bacon burger
    Henry S.

    The Sugar Mill is kern county staple it's been around for years and I finally got myself to break away from my usual go to breakfast spots and try some place different. I have to say it was okay not great I was kinda disappointed that the Gravy wasn't homemade it was a typical food service bag gravy although the biscuits seemed to be made in house the gravy was the bummer. The pancakes were pretty good and my wife's Chicken fried steak was pan fried but seemed to be lacking a bit of seasoning. The country potatoes were pretty delicious. In my honest opinion I'd give the food a 3.5 I decided to give it 4 stars on Yelp because the service was great the staff was friendly and attentive. Maybe on the next go around I'll try something different on the menu and update my review.

    Spicy Sausage Patty and Eggs!!!!
    David I.

    This is one of our favorites to visit!!! This maybe be our regular spot on Wednesday's since they have my favorite, Navy Bean Soup. It is loaded with chunks of ham and car and celery and of course Navy Beans!!! It has the right consistency and fill with awesome flavors!!!! The service is always some of the best in Bakersfield. It's nice to walk in a see some familiar faces and listen to the servers greeting them will you have your usual!!!!

    PatrickJ T.

    The Sugar Mill has a lot of regulars. We came by one weekday morning, and the place was hopping with business. The staff seemed to know most of the folks by name. Good old diner style feel! Wifey and I shared two entrees. The Grilled Pork Chop entree and the Chile Verde Skillet. The pork chop tasted too dry. Would try the breaded pork chop next time. The Chile Verde was a nicer option in my opinion. Tasted pretty darn good, and the portion size was generous. The Sugar Mill has plenty of other items to try on their menu. Look forward to dining more here in the future. Friendly customer service goes a long way.

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    Yvonne N.

    Me and my daughter ordered the pancake breakfast. She requested the blueberry and I got regular. Pancakes are a solid 9/10. Daughters are 8/10. They are Fluffy Buttery Moist Yummy Is the plate aesthetically pleasing? No. That's why they get 4 out of 5. The eggs and sausage taste decent. Staff is friendly. Clean environment. Definitely recommend their pancake breakfast! I have also have their CFS and it the the best out of all the others I have tried so far in Bakersfield.

    Cornbeef hash and pancakes
    Bill R.

    Sugar Mill Sat morning. Wife and I ordered cornbeef, pancakes, bacon and eggs. Inside area was clean and cozy. Food was great although too much. Service was outstanding and offered us free desert for our anniversary. 5

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    Best chili verde breakfast burrito anywhere. I am a regular. I don't need to try anything else. It's all I want.

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    Every thing was great food was good service was good , enjoyed the meal good service Breakfast was very tasty biscuit and gravy .****

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    We have eaten take out from here and every time it was delicious. When I pick up our food the inside is busy

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    11 months ago

    I like their bacon cheese burger and their tuna milt.I have had their bacon and eggs breakfast and it hit the spot.

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    The food is great, but when you walk in and you have to greet the server that is a little awkward, make customer service great again please!

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    2 years ago

    Super tasty! Large portions and tons of potatoes on your plate. Would totally eat there again.

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    The servers are so nice. The grilled chicken salad was amazing! Everyone in my party enjoyed their food.

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    Always a great place to eat no matter what you get! They waitstaff is super friendly too!

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    This is the only the second time I have been here and each time it has delivered! Their food has…read morenot disappointed me yet. This time we tried the croissant sandwich, the sunshine breakfast plate, and the French toast combo. When the French toast came out I was worried at first. It didn't look like it was cooked well enough but I was so wrong...it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I was most excited about being able to order turkey bacon though. My daughter said her sandwich was good and my husband said his pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, eggs and potatoes were great. This place has some great food and I will continue to go and try something different every time.

    I dropped by for brunch the other day and was excited to try out a new breakfast place. I'm a huge…read morefan of eggs benedict so that's pretty much my measuring stick for breakfast locations. The eggs were well poached, nice and runny yolk. The meat portion was good, it was a touch salty. Muffin was toasted well and the hash browns were good. The hollandaise sauce was a touch heavy on the lemon but I still enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly when I entered as well so the service was good. The setback for me was the price tag, it was almost $18 for just the benedict with hash brown, no drink or anything else. It's a bit high, I think for the quality and taste if it were a few bucks cheaper I'd give pretty high praise. Still, it was a pretty good experience and I'll probably give it another shot down the road.

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    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.

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