24th Street Cafe is a classic go to. We ordered the 16 oz NY steak and the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs,biscuits and gravy, a side of cottage cheese, coffee and a Iced tea. The 16 oz. NY steak was amazingly tender and cooked perfectly, the kind of steak that really does not need much done to it because the flavor already speaks for itself. They served it with chimichurri sauce, which just was not exactly my cup of tea, but once I added Worcestershire sauce, it really brought out the flavor of an already all-star steak. The Chicken Fried Steak 'n' Eggs with hash browns was also very tasty Steak even the batter had flavor and definitely worth it. The chicken fried steak had that good comfort food quality to it, with a crispy outside, tender bite, and a savory flavor that worked really well with the eggs. The hash browns helped round everything out nicely and even the biscuits and gravy which im generally not a fan of was very good. Service from Holly, and I hope I got that right, was amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the visit feel easy and comfortable. Even the iced tea stood out to me because it tasted like the homemade sun tea I make every year by the pool, and that gave the whole meal an extra familiar touch. Overall, this was a very strong visit with a standout steak, a satisfying breakfast plate, and excellent service. read more

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I wanted to start off with saying that I'm a Bakersfield Native of over 30 years. And I know that 24th street Cafe is a Bakersfield Staple. Honest Review: my wife and I stopped by 24th street cafe after mass on a Sunday Morning. Although it being pretty busy, we were able to be seated after only about 10 mins. We were a small group of 3. The restaurant itself was very clean. My wife ordered the chile verde omelette and I opted for the chicken fried steak. Our foot arrived after about 15 mins. Everything was fresh and hot. My chicken fried steak was very tough. And I have a good set of teeth. And the breading was coming off so by the time I got to the end, I was left with a bare steak. The Eggs and hashbrowns were both cooked perfectly. Nothing special. My wife's chile verde omelette was just ok. The chile verde portion was good and had nice chunks of meat, but the omelette was nothing special. The pan fried potatoes were pretty plans and just lacked flavor. We both got sides of biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were excellent. But again the gravy just missed the mark. Lacking flavor. read more

24th Street Cafe - Chile Verde Omelet - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I just dont get it. I know this place is an institution in this city and I think they are resting on that. My wife had a hot links scramble that was room temp at best and covered in cheese that they didnt eve bother to melt before sending it out. Her pan fried potatoes were only half cooked and were seasoned with hopes and dreams, because there certainly wasnt any salt and pepper on them. I got a tri tip omelet that had pieces of tri tip in it shaved so thin that you could see through them. My has browns were piled high and again were seasoned with the idea of seasoning, but none actually touched them. Also, our server seemed bothered that we ruined her life by coming into this place today and paying her for services. Won't be back, wish we never came in the 1st place. read more

Food was amazing and place is charming with an old school diner vibe which was refreshing and nostalgic for me as I grew up back in the day going to places like this: the menu has a wide assortment of food and everything we ordered was delicious. Place is small so may have to wait a bit but worth the wait. Service was excellent. Definitely will come back again read more

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So far I have had the BEST Bloody Mary ever! The service for a Monday at 9 am is prompt and courteous. Our waitresses, yes waitresses were amazing. Marks coffee never went cold and we were always asked if we were ok? The food was amazing. I haven't eaten here in a long time. read more

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Had the pleasure of going to 24th St., Café this morning at 7 AM. Even at 7 AM the cafe was filling up fast, lots of regulars from the downtown business community, I knew a few. Many devoted retirees that show up regularly, they've been enjoying the cozy small town atmosphere for decades. Our waitress Holly was another part of the reason to visit. She was outstanding. The 24th offers an extensive menu with delicious full plate generous servings all are delicious. I enjoyed their homemade biscuit and gravy, light flaky fresh biscuit paired with the best gravy in town. One biscuit is all I needed. All our orders were brought out promptly our coffee and waters were kept full. It's probably been a year since I visited the 24th St. but it sure won't be that long before I come back read more

24th Street Cafe - Traditional counter service takes you back - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

3.75* Was in town for the California State high school wrestling tournament. On our last morning in Bakersfield we decided to take it slow and have breakfast before heading out. I love breakfast, I love dinners, and I love history. This place ticked all the boxes. Before arriving I was sure it be jammed packed because it was a Saturday morning. Luckily we arrived right before the post church rush. Got a table right away. My initial reaction was a positive one. The atmosphere was old school dinner without feeling rundown or outdated. It still kept its charm though. Server was super hospitable. Coffees and water came to the table ASAP. I ordered the tri tip omelette and biscuits and gravy (these are always a must have at dinners for me). Omelette was good, stick to your ribs, and what you think of when you're thinking old school American food. Biscuits and gravy were really disappointing. The biscuits on their own were super dry. No problem I thought. That's what the gravy was for. Somehow when I poured the gravy over the biscuit it didn't absorb into the biscuit like I figured it would. So I was eating a thick and clumpy gravy over dry biscuits. We also ordered a short stack to try the pancakes. Also, very disappointing. The pancakes were thick and fluffy, but also super dry. Not very moist, even when drenched in butter and syrup. My last gripe was that a very strong bleach smell lingered in the air. So much so that my water and pancakes had a bleachy taste to them. My wife thought that was a positive because she equates that smell with cleanliness and sanitary practices. One other thing she noticed in keeping with the cleanliness topic was that none of the condiments bottles and dispensers had any dry crust around the rim. Overall my experience was more on the positive side. read more

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This is a must stop for breakfast when in Bakersfield. Service here seems always hit and miss and today was a miss. Decided to get a chorizo scramble which would have been great provided we got the food when it came up and had silverware when food came. Otherwise, food was good. read more

24th Street Cafe - Sign in men's room - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Oh my, this is our new favorite breakfast place to eat! First of all, the service and the decorations are great! Second, the food is amazing! We ate here twice in one week! And I'm not ashamed! lol My husband had the chicken fried steak both times as that his just his go to and he loved it! First time I had their tri tip omelette with hash browns and a biscuit and gravy. It was fantastic! The second time we went it was right around 12 noon and the sandwich of the day was their homemade pastrami! I had to try it and I was not disappointed! It was delicious! It was served in a soft roll with Swiss cheese and au jus on the side! And I got the garlic fries. I really wanted to get something so I could get a biscuit and gravy because they are so good but my hubby shared his lol so ai was a happy girl! read more

24th Street Cafe - Homemade Pastrami Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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One of the most reviewed places in Bakersfield! There was a bit of a line when I came around 11:50 am for a late brunch! I got the Spinash, Feta Cheese, & Tomato Omelette with Mushrooms (for no extra charge), Cajun Chicken Breast Sandwich, and a White Russian drink. Loved loved everything, especially the omelette! The white russian was also really good but it is strong! Really glad to have spent brunch here as it's been on my list for awhile now. read more

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Everything always goes well at 24th Street Cafe. It can be a little tricky to figure out the access if you're new, but not impossible. There have been adjustments over the years, especially with the car wash next door. We typically park on the street and approach the front door through the east side parking lot and front sidewalk. There are chairs lining the sidewalk in case it is busy and you need to wait your turn. We were lucky today and arrived around noon when there was only a small wait. They have heaters, so during this brief time in Bakersfield that it is actually chilly, we were well cared for. I do prefer an inside booth, but there really is a lot of seating inside and in the patio attachment. There really isn't a bad seat. After we were seated, we were tended to right away with drinks and getting our order. 2 of us had the French Dip sandwich. One with Garlic fries and the other with Albondigas soup. I ordered the portobello omelette with hash browns and a biscuit with gravy. I had to take most of this home (very large portions). I love their gravy!! Also...ask for salsa. It is delicious and perfect for your eggs. Refills were always timely and the iced tea was spot on. There are a lot of great breakfast, brunch, lunch options on the menu. You would be hard pressed not to find something you will enjoy. Happy brunching! There was a small issue with the men's bathroom sink not working. I'm sure they will be tending to that. read more

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Located in almost-downtown Bakersfield, this local cafe seems to never not be busy. (Be prepared to hunt for parking spots.) One of the only restaurants I know of to serve Pumpkin Pancakes YEAR ROUND, there is guaranteed something for everyone on their expansive menu. Their servers are tenured and friendly and seem to know the "frequent flyers" by name - a testament to the loyalty of locals to this little cafe. read more

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Place is amazing the biscuits and gravy are delicious. Service was excellent. Kids menu was great and the place looks really cool. read more

24th Street Cafe - The restaurant aura. - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Excellent spot for the classic diner feel. It's nice to see they are well-prepared for lots of guests on a Sunday morning. Plenty of covered seating on the side walk, fresh hot coffee and biscoff cookies while you wait. We arrived around 1pm. This was good since it was past the lunch rush and we were seated at a booth immediately. Staff were so helpful and on top of everything. From getting us our drinks, table settings, and menus. My four year old got the waffles with apple juice. They are big, topped with fresh whipped butter, and super yummy. Belgian style waffles are always a hit. Ordered the Joe's Special for my partner with the side of crispy hash browns and biscuit and gravy. I on the other hand ordered a short stack of two pumpkin pancakes and their Texas chili cheese fries. It was a lot of food and we were prepared to take it home if needed. Waffle was served first, then the special, then my fries, and lastly the biscuits and gravy. Their coffee is smooth and refreshing. I didn't enjoy the water served unfortunately. It did have a strong metallic and tap flavor to it. If you plan to use the restrooms, they are quite tiny. At least for the women's, it had the sink and toilet spaces separated. Highly recommend the patio seating if you need more leg room. If you're into the OG style booths, the main dining room is a classic experience. read more

This place never disappoints. Local, hot, fresh, and delicious. The ambiance on the patio is so easy going and lovely you'd hardly know there is a freeway just beyond the barrier. Service is always on point. The servers are friendly and attentive, the coffee is tasty, and every bite is exactly what you'd want from a quality diner. I am in heaven every time I visit. I love you, 24th Street Cafe. read more

24th Street Cafe - Chicken Piccata Omelette - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

You always wonder if the place is gonna match the reviews... this one did! Such a cool little spot with a traditional food counter and booths. The service (Sunnie) was so good and friendly and the food was great like, homemade great! Big menu but they don't skimp out. We will be back next time we pass thru Bakersfield. read more

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Great customer service as well as the food..! Donna recommended some dish that had mushrooms and some type of cheese, yummy and thank you for your advice...! read more

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We've been wanting to eat breakfast here and finally got the opportunity and we weren't disappointed. We went during the week at 10am, which we were able to find a parking spot and seated right away. By the time we left there definitely was a wait. The food was delicious. I like to try pancakes at breakfast spots, and thir pancakes and syrup were pretty good. My partner ordered the chiliquiles, which were delicious. The pancakes were a big size. I couldn't finish the 2 that I ordered. Also, the biscuits are homemade, which is always a plus for breakfast. We sat in the outdoor patio, which is covered. We'd definitely come back during the week and early to beat waiting. read more

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I wish they would be opener longer. But the few times I have gone they were good. Their services and the food were yummy for me.

Love Love Love 24th Cafe. One of our favorites things to on Saturday morning is go a eat breakfast out. 24th Street Cafe is one of regular spots to eat. We usually sit at the counter as you can watch the action and get some of the best service. If I'm off during the week, I love going here mainly because of Donna!!! If you've had the pleasure of of her serving you, you know exactly what I am talking about. Seafood Omelette, just bacon and eggs you name it, it will be delicious!!!! read more

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The service is always the best! I love this place so much I came on my 21st birthday was very delicious and amazing. The lady who served us was so sweet she even put sprinkles on my birthday pancakes:). The server lady was so nice and friendly with us as well and good with the menu and fast paced for anything I needed. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very family friendly and makes me feel very welcome and comfortable! read more

24th Street Cafe - breakfast - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This is a great place to have breakfast! Come early as the line get pretty long. We were a group of 8 and came early so was fortunate to be seated right away. read more

The best classic breakfast joint in Bakersfield! Get a cinnamon roll for the table to enjoy with coffee, thank me later. I got a chorizo scramble from the specials menu and it was very yummy and slightly spicy with the jalapeno and salsa. Service is friendly and we got our coffee topped off regularly. We sat on the enclosed patio which was a little warm during summer in Bakersfield but wasn't horrible. It was so delicious I'll be back sooner rather than later, dreaming about that cinnamon roll read more

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Today, Monday, Jan 5th we got there at 9:30am and there was parking and you could choose your seating in doors or in heated patio. We chose the heated patio. Our server was so friendly and cheery. Water and menus in the table. The pancakes were 3 big pancakes with a ton of whipped butter and gooey icing. Plus warm syrup. Like eating a big cinnamon roll. Sooo soft and fluffy. My husband had the sausage muffin. The sausage patty was homemade and bigger than the muffin. Thick meat and cheese and beautifully cooked scrambled eggs. I had the portobello mushroom omelet. The omelet was full of crispy mushrooms. You can have any cheese, but I opted for no cheese. Hubby had bottomless coffee and I had bottomless iced tea. The tea is freshly brewed. The environment is friendly, warm, family focused and lots of nice people waiting for a great meal. The menu is extensive for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is a very popular breakfast place, so weekends, there is a wait up to 30-45 minutes. Parking lot is small, so when it's busy you will need to find street parking or look for parking up to a block away. If you like great food, come on down. Everything is delicious and fresh. I try to come out when I'm looking for heartiness and homemade. I guarantee it's worth the wait and visit! read more

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Waited a bit for the hostess to notice we were waiting to be signed in but they were fast to seat! Food came right away. The hashbrown was so crispy and yummy, I loved the omelette. So filling! Really liked the array of jams and being able to get a couple flavors for our toast! It is such a cute spot downtown. read more

24th Street Cafe - Tri-Tip & Cheddar Cheese Omelet and omelet with prosciutto & mushrooms - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Morning folks, well on a road trip and stopped in Bakersfield North Valley for breakfast at 24th Street Cafe. Holly Mollie this place is so cool. Staff so friendly, and when you roll up and staff and the owners son are roasting peppers on the grill well hey you have to try it right! Food well it was phenomenal , portions were plentifully and presentation was appealing to the eye. Interior was a step back into time with a sit down counter, booths that were very comfortable and clean this place was old school charm. Outdoor patio seating looked clean and comfortable and decorated nicely. Must mention it was a Guy Fieri spot as well. Do yourself a favor if you're in the area and check this place out they will definitely take care of you for sure. read more

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First timer! Visiting town and heard this was a staple for brunch - and it was! Easily found street parking. Had a bit of a wait but we didn't mind. Got to sit in the patio area and really enjoyed it. My order, the steak and eggs with chimichurri sauce, was absolutely perfect! It was a wonderful recommendation from our server, Clarinda - who was really sweet and friendly. She and her team were attentive and refilled our waters regularly. Had a great experience here. :) read more

24th Street Cafe - Steak 'n' Eggs - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Very classic american dinner in heart of Bakersfield we stopped by on way up north. There was plenty of seating from bar top, to dinner booths, to patio seating. We ended up getting patio seating which was in a covered area so it doesn't sunny or hot. Service was quick and we got seated within minutes of walking in the door. I ordered the artichoke bottoms because that was something I've never had so I wanted to see what it tasted like. Flavor was very mild which was to be expected. The star was the biscuit and gravy which came with it and it was hefty. If I finished that biscuit I'm sure I would've carbo loaded out lol. That biscuit + thicc gravy would've given a person some much needed energy to power through the day! read more

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We were looking for a place for breakfast and found this restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

This review is just for the food since I just tasted their sandwich when fiancé brought a tri-tip sandwich home. Came with fries which I really liked. It's rare to have fries that weren't cooked from frozen so it was really nice. The sandwich was good but I wish it was a bit more juicy and came with more sauce but wasn't that bad at all. It was really filling and well-seasoned. Would love to experience dine-in sometime and have a feel of the full dining experience. read more

24th Street Cafe - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We stopped in for breakfast yesterday and for once we could actually get in. It fills up quickly and we love this place. The service is great and we love the old fashioned diner type of atmosphere. I had my usual bacon and eggs and the eggs were wonderful. I'm really picky about them and won't hesitate to send them back but didn't have to cuz they were perfect. read more

Minus 1 star !!!Just left this place on a road trip with family. 3/31/26 Horrible service. We only saw our waitress once when she brought our food. I ordered pancakes on the side, and they didn't come out until 30 minutes later. By then, I had already finished eating and ended up canceling them. The place wasn't even busy, so there was really no excuse. On top of that, the breakfast was burned, the portions were very small, and everything was way overpriced for the quality. Definitely not worth it you're better off going somewhere else. read more

First time in Bakersfield, decided to try this diner right by downtown. I was blown away by the menu and the service of the staff. Very warm inviting energy, and the food was amazing. I got the steak and eggs, and our family got a few other things. The pancakes were out of this world. Great place for breakfast read more

24th Street Cafe - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The 24th St Café is a local treasure in Bakersfield. They are friendly, great food, hometown feel, and reasonable prices. Try their homemade sausage with any of their egg dishes for breakfast. Great salsa! You cannot go wrong with the 24th St Café. (Breakfast and lunch hours only) read more

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Came in for a quick lunch break. Surprised they were able to seat a party of 2 immediately with options available. We went for the booth. Service her has always been great and today was no different. I ordered the lunch special fish and chips came with a salad. The person I was there with ordered the mahi fish and chips. We both enjoyed our food. Since mine was on lunch special it was a little cheaper. They were able to get us in and out and under an hour. We did end up parking on the street as a parking lot was full. There is a booth that says to wait outside, but nobody came outside so we ended up going in. Overall will come back. read more

24th Street Cafe - Cod Fish & Chips - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

OMG! Best omelette I've ever had! I got the chile verde and hubby got the Cajun seafood omelette! And Naomi is a PHENOMENAL server! She always is! read more

24th Street Cafe - Chile Verde Omelet - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Take out isn't not good, better eat it there. We were missing some items. We were in the hospital, and I wanted to cheer us up with some warm pancakes but the food couldn't be more dissaponting. The conteiners for the take out were cardboard, so that didn't help either. read more

Food was well seasoned & reasonably priced. (I really enjoy the breakfast sandwich here too). The mimosas were good but the glass although it was fancy it was hard to pour into but still good. Steak was cooked good just how I asked. Service was fast, the ladies were on it. When it comes to the ambiance, it's a chill spot, talking vibe, some music wouldn't hurt tho! read more

24th Street Cafe - Steak 'n' Eggs, chicken tenders and Waffle, coffee - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Very disappointed! Should be ZERO stars! The 24 Street Cafe has been our family's favorite spot for years. The waitresses that had been there for a long time were absolutely amazing and astonishingly fast! They got your order and food was on the table in minutes! Well, lately, the wonderful long time waitress were replaced with new staff. Ever since, we've had bad experiences and we stopped going there for a while. After some time, we decided to give it a try again and went back to show off the old style diner to our guests from out of state. Oh boy! That was a big mistake! Sat for over 10 min before the waitress came to us to take our drink order. Place was busy, but not crazy busy as I've seen it before. By then, we were ready to order our breakfast. We waited over an hour for our food to come. No explanation, no excuses, just a server that was mostly MIA and a manger cleaning tables, turning that coin around for the restaurant but not making any eye contact with anyone. I tried to get the manager's attention, but he was busy bussing a table. After 70 min (since we had ordered), we finally got our breakfast. It was mediocre at best! Breakfast was lukewarm. The bacon was greasy, smelly and was room temp cold. Avocado omelets skimped on the avocado- there was maybe a quarter of a small avocado smashed on top. Eggs were overcooked and cold. Toast arrived after my husband was almost entirely finished with his omelet. Our guests ate only half of their food because it was "meh", "not really good and too greasy," Coffee cups were always empty and had to ask for refills. Waited for the server to come back with the receipt. She wasn't visible. Finally, I had to walk to the manager and ask him to give us our bill. Our bill was over $95 for 4 mediocre breakfasts, 3 coffees, and worst service we've had in a long time. Spoke to the manager about our experience and food. There was absolutely no compassion or care in his attitude. He did not offer anything to remediate the situation as most managers would. I paid the bill and we left. Honestly, 24 Street Cafe has lost its special place in my heart. I always support local and original restaurants as they are icons of our community and I love supporting our community. However, this is the end of my support for this once fantastic restaurant. The diner has gone downhill and worst of all, the food quality and service do not support the astronomical prices for a diner. It was so embarrassing to take our guests to The 24 Street Cafe. They did not enjoy it at all. They noticed a lot of dust on all the trinkets that filled the restaurant, and even called it "an infection control issue." Sigh read more

Usually love this place but the last time I went was a miss! the cinnamon roll was literally DOUSED in melted butter, it was almost inedible. I got the mushroom and green onion omelette (i added spinach and tomato) and it was very bland, for as pretty as it looks, and even with added salt and pepper it was bland. The biscuits and gravy are always good though. read more

24th Street Cafe - Cinnamon Roll with Whipped Butter - Diners Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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