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    The Sugar Mill

    4.2 (187 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    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!

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    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.

    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 !!!!

    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.

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    Great prices and delicious food. I especially liked the child verde burrito and Greek omelette.

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    Great food. We eat there often. The only issue is when you call in a order for pick up. Seems like it's always messed

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    Always very consistent service and food. Very relaxing environment and good food. Our go-to breakfast place.

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    Best catfish in town!!!! Home made chicken fried steak and chili verde. Awesome staff.

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    4.0(94 reviews)
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    This is honestly probably the best breakfast/brunch spot in town for the food. They have such an…read moreextensive menu with different food options for everybody. If you love breakfast foods, you definitely can't go wrong by going here. I always struggle with what to choose because everything is so good! If you have a sweet tooth, the B-N-W waffle which has banana, Nutella, and walnuts for the toppings would be a great choice. The chilaquiles with any choice of meat is incredibly flavorful and one of my favorites on the menu. I also appreciate their extensive drinks menu as you can choose anything from a michelada to a latte. At this specific downtown location, the service is always great. The servers are friendly, attentive, and always make sure you're satisfied with your food/drinks.

    It's always a struggle to find a breakfast spot that satisfies both me and my husband--he's always…read morein the mood for Mexican food, and I'm always craving a classic American breakfast. We finally decided to try Huevo House, and with a name like that I was expecting both cuisines, but I wasn't expecting the Mexican flavors to be this good! The menu was a decent size--one side for breakfast and the back for lunch. I didn't look at the lunch side, but the breakfast options were great: plenty to choose from without feeling overwhelming. They serve pozole on Fridays and Saturdays and menudo on Sundays. The pozole was full of flavor and honestly one of the highlights of our visit. Thank goodness we finally found a place that satisfies us both! I ordered the Country Benedict and he ordered the Brunchiladas--both dishes were delicious and came in generous portions. We also tried the Abuelita Latte and the Mazapán Latte. Both were very good, just on the sweeter side, so if you're not into sweet coffee definitely ask for half sweet. Our server was attentive and informative. She took great care of us and even made conversation, which added to the overall experience. Overall, such a good visit. We'll definitely be back!

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    4.4(1k reviews)
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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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    3.7(429 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Now I know why Toasted is so busy!! I came in on a Wednesday morning around 7:30am. There was…read morealready a Large table of 10-12 diners and more walking in. Within 15 minutes, the entire restaurant was filled. I ordered the pozole and chile verde pork burrito to go. It took about 20 minutes, which is understandable with a full restaurant. The pozole is simple and delicious: chunks of chicken breast and hominy in a rich broth. I added the diced white onions, cilantro, squeeze of lime and tortilla chips. Delicious, fresh, simple and clean. Love, love, love this pozole. $15.00 The chile verde pork burrito, which I ordered without any additional ingredients, is also delicious. Chunks of pork in a tasty chili verde sauce. Definitely enjoyed this burrito! Great customer service, delicious & fresh food! Definitely recommend and will return. Support small, local businesses!

    3.5 stars rounded up…read more Came on a Saturday morning with a friend for a breakfast hang. It took a while to be approached by the staff and then luckily seated quickly because a table was miraculously open. But after that we rarely saw our waitress. Long waits in between ordering, receiving food, receiving check etc It was decorated lightly for Harry Potter over its regular decor which was confusing, but the waitress said the owner loved Harry Potter and it was his birthday. Can't argue with that, pop off dude. The food itself was good. I had a latte and a breakfast burrito with chile verde and fruit pancakes. The chile verde was the best part of the meal. Everything else was pretty average and typical for breakfast food. I did like their extensive menu and Mexican American flavors, it was a fun touch. I'm not sure I'll be back on a weekend, not worth the hassle. Would try on a weekday

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