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24th Street Cafe

4.3 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Strawberry Crepes
Stephany D.

This place is a local classic! If you're craving a traditional breakfast, this is definitely the spot. We ordered the strawberry crepes, chili cheese omelet, and pumpkin pancakes, and everything was delicious. The service was warm and friendly, and the cozy, old-school atmosphere made the experience even better. Definitely a breakfast spot worth checking out!

Chile Verde Omelet
Justin M.

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 food 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.

Chile Verde Omelet
Joe G.

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

Mimi O.

If it wasn't for the old stool decor, this place would not survive. Food was terrible. Ordered ny steak medium rare and country fried steak. NY steak came medium/well done. The steak was thin so it pretty much was all well done apart from the center being slightly pink. Such a disappointment. Country fried steak was one of the worst I've ever had, super dry, could have done with more gravy. Ordered drinks with less ice, glass came full of ice like an ordinary amount but went the wrong table at first. The restaurant was dirty. Needs sweeping as there was dirty tissue under our table before we entered but instead staff are cleaning the glass panels between the tables that aren't as dirty as the obvious tissues on the floor. Are they hoping the decor draws eyes up away from the dirty floor? 2 stars for the retro decor.

Jennifer Y.

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.

Traditional counter service takes you back
Leonard W.

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

Michael J.

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.

The spread
Regina C.

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.

French dip with albondigas soup (sorry, took the photo after the soup was almost gone)
Alice A.

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.

The service was amazing and so was the food!! The two lady's working had the best service and were very nice,helpful, and patient considering it was my first time there. I would definitely recommend!!!

Sign in men's room
Rudy D.

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.

Coffee
Marco R.

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.

Sweet and Savory Options
Jessica C.

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.

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Are u open?

They where closed today with no sign of life ??

Are they open?

The last multiple times I have driven past them their doors have been closed.

Do they allow dogs in the outdoor area?

Yes, they do.

Do they offer any Vegan options?

Yes they do! They are also one of the few places that have the Impossible burger, there are. Few dishes made with that for breakfast as well as burgers.

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24th Street Cafe - diners - Updated July 2026

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