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

I highly recommend this restaurant. We went to Sugar Mill after a funeral and we were treated with the upmost respect. Our server Delia was a gem. She took care of our party of 30 without any issues. We were accommodated in the back to suit our needs. She knew exactly what we had ordered even when we forgot what some of us did order. Lol! Delia was attentive and caring with our elderly mother, which we appreciated very much. Now to the food...I ordered the fish and chips. I am very picky with fish because most restaurants make it really oily, however, the fish was perfect. Family members really enjoyed the avocado bacon burger, patty melt, pork chops and meatloaf just to name a few. When I return to Bakersfield I will be returning to eat there. A million thanks to Delia and staff for the excellent service. read more

My fiancé and I love coming here for breakfast, they give us big enough portions to where we can share a plate. All the workers are really polite even when they are packed. We've recommended the place to friends and they love it just as much. read more

The servers is nice and quick. the food is hot and fresh, good full plate. i will be coming back here again.

I think I love this little restaurant because of the staff. The food is great, but the staff is stupendous. My last visit was on Super Bowl Sunday, and boy were they slammed. Eventhough it was busy and those waitresses were working their tails off, I was impressed. Food came out nice and hot and went well with my sweet tea. My sister ordered French Dip and it was just as tasty per her comments. Highly recommend you stopping by and finding out for yourselves read more

My friend told me about this place and as a first time customer, I was not disappointed. We were seated quickly and even though the place seemed busy, our waitress brought our drinks soon after seating us, and then took our food order. I got the grilled pork chop, baked potato, soup and veggies. My friend was going to order the Denver omelette, but when he heard my order, he decided to switch and get the same thing as me. The navy bean soup came out first and was really good. The rest of the meal soon followed and was delicious. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and I will definitely be back to try the biscuits and gravy. Oh, if you get a chance, go look at the pictures on the walls outside of the bathrooms. read more

Was such a pleasure eating here! Nostalgia reasons aside this was a really nice visit. The waitresses really seem like they have huge hearts and really love their customers. The service was great and our food was delicious. I overheard so many sweet things during our visit. I mentioned to the waitress as we were leaving about how sweet they were and their customers too and she said, "they are like family we love them". That's really nice to see nowadays. We will be back soon. read more

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First off - I've been coming here for over 30 years. Different owners and names I believe, but same location. I used to come here regularly, quicker and easier than cooking myself. About 10 years ago I saw a decline in the food. To the point I quit coming. Stayed away for over a year. Decided one day to give it a go again, still iffy food especially for dinner. Breakfast is ok, burgers not bad. But dinner - yuck. Veggies are boiled to mush, spicy flavor in the spaghetti sauce, salty gravy, if you get chicken fried anything you have to really look for the meat. Lettuce in salads is most often, brown and wilted. They have an array of desserts - mind you all frozen and freezer burned, except the "cobbler" which is only boxed cake mix dumped over canned peaches. Plus side is, the staff is friendly with a homey feel - the only thing is they need to quit calling everyone "Hun". read more

Food was good for the price, Service wasn't quite what reviews stated. We weren't greeted at the door actually was ignored by several employees. After finally being seated the waitress was decent, she was professional but not overly welcoming. Ambiance was nice, and family oriented. Thinking of giving it another try before ruling it out completely. read more

This restaurant is handling the Covid restrictions beautifully. Very friendly masked staff. Excellent food. read more

The Sugar Mill - Western bacon cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We love The Sugar Mill and eat there regularly. The food is good and you get generous portions at a great price! The waitresses are all friendly and attentive. We normally get the Senior Country Fried Steak Dinner. There's so much food that we split it. And they don't charge for the extra plates. It includes steak and potatoes with lots of gravy, vegetables or fried okra, soup or salad, garlic bread, and a beverage for only $14.50! We also like to get peach cobbler or apple pie a la mode. The Sugar Mill is a comfortable place with a friendly atmosphere and plates full of good food. read more

Visiting my old hometown with some family members. Service from when we walked in was stellar. I ordered chicken breast salad and unsweetened tea. Wonderful. They have seating flexible to take in large groups. read more

I've really never had bad service from here. We always order out and they have forgotten to get Larry's tea or ranch or something but this is what happened tonight and I'm sorry but to forget gravy and the tomato's on salad,the hostess that took my order and specifically told me the veggies were steamed broccoli and cauliflower and carrots. Just carrots! So I took pictures and told them I would post them! She said well we are sorry and can remake it for you! Well for one then I have to run back out in the cold and take time to pick it up and Larry was starving. I said we need to settle it tomorrow! She wasn't to happy, I think she thinks I was lying to get another meal! Well guess what I couldn't clean the potatoes or meat off that good to get a fresh meal from them! Oh and I have been in bed all day sick with a cold read more

The Sugar Mill - No Gravy! Dry as can be and the veggies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Today went in craving something. Took the receipt it's a awhile to seat me place was not busy. Told her for one. Brought me a drink n left. I waited and waited for a waitress nope. When I finally got up n asked if I had a waitress she said she would get her. Well in the meantime they seat a group of 3 men. Well past since I got there. She proceeds to take their order. Then she says I'm sorry I saw silverware n thought you were waiting for someone. Now I have noticed that female waitress will wait on men n flirt n such in order to get a better trip. Sorry but I'm not having it! By then I'm done! She tried to apologize with an excuse. That doesn't work. I won't go back because of the attitude of that wait staff n receptionist. Bad communication all the way around! If it was busy I'd get. So off to the knotty pine instead. N no manager to complain about it either read more

They play absolute disguisting channels on the TV's in the evening. Putting a local channel or a family friendly channel on would help.

It's been years since we have been here. The food was even better than I remembered. Our son loved it and he is super picky. The service was phenomenal!! Keep us the great food and work! We will be back! read more

My favorite place for breakfast lunch or dinner my wife and I go there often and always get great food and great service they make you feel at home and comfortable read more

Food is very yummy. Family friendly. Great customer service. Recommended for anyone looking to go out with family

Wonderful family place, great food. Great service, been coming here for years. Highly recommend

This is my favorite place to get a delicious breakfast any time of the day. The customer service is amazing.

The Chile Verde Omelette has become a favorite here. The service is always great. The old Oildale photos are interesting.

We love this place! We love coming here as a family. The food and service is always great. The price of food is great and the portions are generous. read more

Came here at the recommendation of a friend. We ordered their patty melt and a side salad to share. Food was decent and the price was reasonable. Our waitress was okay. She didn't come by very much and we definitely needed drink refills. I always order blue cheese for my fries and salad, sadly theirs wasn't my favorite tastes more like ranch. Overall a decent experience. read more

This the place! Best diner coffee shop in greater Bakersfield. A little out of the but well worth it, Great menu and a senior menue. Standard fair but better....cheeseberger has double cheese, big slice of onion and a dill pickle. Soups are delicious. Breakfas meni can't beat. plenty of food, huge servings. Wait staff is five stars. read more

Food was PLENTY!, delicious, warm, Coffee kept coming, all staff was extra helpful and attentive. The pie was also fresh and perfectly good! Overall good choice for a great breakfast. Oh! and no wait for a table. read more

I love this place. This is my go to breakfast spot. The Chile verde skillet never fails read more

The Sugar Mill - Chile verde skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Don't think Oildale has good eats? Guess again! This poor, redneck "suburb" of Bakersfield is not known for much good, but you'll find a lot of good at the Sugar Mill. Tucked away in the corner of the Vons shopping center on North Chester Avenue, the Sugar Mill is your typical coffee shop. Hearty menu options of typical American fare. But what I go for is the Monte Cristo sandwich. Not a lot of places serve this menu gem, and the Sugar Mill has the best I've had, perhaps in my entire life. And it's HUGE!!! Three slices of French toast, lots of ham, lots of turkey, and lots of cheese, served with a side of cranberry sauce that really tips this sandwich over the edge of delectability. Oh, and the waitresses are fun too, if you like the ornery type! read more

The Sugar Mill - THE Monte Cristo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

First time here. I had the ribs which were on special for dinner. They were great. Super tender super yummy. The price is super reasonable too. Very clean dining room and super great service. Tamara was our server and she made us feel at home. Can't wait to come back. read more

This place is OK. Nothing to write home about. The servers are moody I noticed. I was coming in here every day but noticed that there wasn't much selection after a week straight. I started going to Cope's Knotty Pine instead and was much more pleased. read more

Ahhhhh this place is amazing. I wanted to try the Sugar Mill out a few times before leaving my review. We have had several of the waitresses serve us. Some have a bit of an attitude as mentioned by other reviewers. I definitely agree with that. Today, we had a gentleman waiter and he was great. Took great care of us. Took our drink order promptly, then our order and kept the refills coming. Such a sweetheart. Gave him a big tip. He deserved every dime of it too. The chile verde omelet and the chile verde skillet are to die for. It's crazy, but I believe this place has the best chile verde in town!!! So delicious. We can't stay away. Keep coming back for more. The biscuits and gravy are really good also. Huge plates = huge portions. Plenty of leftovers. This would be a 5 star review if the women waitresses could lose the 'tude. The Sugar Mill, 4 stars! read more

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Been going here for as long as I can remember. Love this place! Owner, staff and of course the food! Help support local business! This is one we don't want to loose. read more

We are here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. I got the combo scramble, which had bacon, sausage, potatoes, cheese, eggs, and sausage. Everything was great, the biscuits and gravy that came with it were awesome. You could tell it was a homemade biscuit in the gravy have very good flavor. The waitress was very nice and the service was awesome. They even gave us to-go cups for our drinks when we left. The rest of my family enjoy their food as well. read more

The Sugar Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Seated quickly and received the waters we ordered right away. I ordered the Denver omelette, enjoyed it. It came with country potatoes, loved. And biscuit with gravy, eh...wouldn't get that again. Husband got a Burger, he liked it. Very yummy brunch over all. Old fashioned style and decor. A lot of older folks seem to hang here. Super casual. Waitresses aren't very attentive, our's was friendly enough. I wouldn't drive out to oil-dale just to eat here, I'm sure there are better places for breakfast and lunch. read more

The Sugar Mill - Burger and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Walking in you notice it is a classic diner. Help up front was "how many" and "table or booth" server took a while to reach the table and get drinks going. But was polite. Ok the food, what really matters. I ordered the clubhouse. Which had fresh bacon which was a great. The bread was toasted perfect and the meat was tasty. To much lettuce though only complaint. Fries... Ok a little soggy. But the ranch was perfect made up for so do fries. My wife got tuna salad said it was good and my son got chicken strips and he was happy. Overall I would go here again if I was in the area but i wouldn't go out of my way. Overall if your in the area go ahead and eat here but I wouldn't drive across town. read more

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The food is good, but the bathroom smell permeates the restaurant. If that doesn't matter then it's a good little coffee shop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. read more

Again with another good spot in Oildale! When I walked in to Sugar Mill, I instantly knew that more than half of the people dining were regulars. We've done to-go orders and sit ins. I've had two completely different experiences. I will give them the benefit of the doubt, when I called in a to-go orders, it was 10 am on a Sunday and that is probably their busiest time. Anyways, I ordered for two and the individual who took my order was very rude when I asked to substitute an item. That's the only time I've had any sort of issue. When I sit in to dine, the waitresses are always sweet and quick to get you seated and have your drinks out. The food is delicious. There is a lot on the menu to choose from for breakfast and at a good price. The portion sizes are enormous. I always choose the biscuit and gravy as my side. The biscuits are huge and so good. They have that delicious homemade taste. Love those fluffy things. I have yet to try their dinner but I hear good things and I'm eager to try. read more

My wife and I love the cozy restaurant. The staff is amazing and honestly they stand out with their service. Best breakfast and service in Bakersfield. Highly recommend read more

Have been coming to this place since I was just a little kid. Food is always amazing, staff is super friendly and you leave feeling super happy. You should most definitely try their Chile verde burrito, it's the best in town! read more

Well surprise surprise surprise! This is a little Hidden Gem of a restaurant. It is in Oildale which I would have never have eaten at if i wasn't in the area for my sons practice. Now I can't stop thinking about this place. Don't knock it till you try it. They have large servings, great homemade food and nice service. We ordered the catfish meal which comes with three large catfish, Souper Salad, two sides and cheesy bread. See what I mean by large servings? This place you have to try! read more

The Sugar Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The lady's here are so nice great food with amazing prices I love this place ! I recommend to everyone the service is wonderful everyone here should win the lottery lol read more