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    Big Blue Bear

    4.5 (443 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BIG BLUE BEAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Melody S.

    This place seemed great. I had ordered an ice cream for my son. We went outside to enjoy our ice cream and people were smoking. I have serious health issues and I went inside as they had blocked off the tables (I assume because they were no longer serving food). So I went inside and I asked the staff about people smoking and they said yes they are able to smoke in their outside seating area. For people like me with respiratory issues it causes issues and thankfully most places don't allow it. In addition it is illegal but if an establishment allows it, then they do. As a result I won't be back because it impacts my health. :(

    Coffee beans
    Kenneth B.

    Great pastrami, good coffee, nice location to sit and enjoy a meal near The Kern River.

    Cold Cut Sandwich with Turkey + Salami
    Cierra M.

    Precious little Kernville gem I'm a local and get my lunches and beverages from here often. They have such a good selection, friendly staff and the decor is super cute and cozy. Today I got the Cold Cut Sandwich and a 1/2 Green 1/2 Passionfruit ice tea, both were delicious! In the peak season lines can get a little crazy, but thats cuz everything is so good. Whether you are a local or traveling thru the BBB is always a delight, I highly recommend :)

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    Josh J.

    This is a perfect spot to make a stop and grab a bite, coffee, wine, sweet treats, honey and some reallyyyyy good sandwiches. Real nice workers and make you feel very welcome. There is a bathroom to use if you're a customer. You might find some little ducks walking around outside, fun to see!

    Such an amazing little coffee shop with great customer service! Apple turnovers are yummy!

    Sausage Breakfast Quesadilla with a side of avocado.
    Celery N.

    Came here on a Sunday mid-morning after soaking in Remington Hot Springs. The atmosphere is great and the coffee and food even better. Honestly one of the best dirty chai lattes I've ever had and the breakfast quesadilla was HUGE and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

    Caramel bear latte and Mt Whitney (blended)
    Delilah L.

    The ladies working the bar are so friendly and the Caramel Bear iced latte was yummm!!! I also got the snickerdoodle cookie and chocolate chunk which was bigger than my hand. The other drink is the Mt Whitney. 10/10

    Al Niño
    Lauren R.

    Kernville's food scene is small but full of gems like Big Blue Bear! It's spacious with a rustic cabin feel. We loved our sandwiches, the BLTA and Panini. Their craft coffees, so delicious!! There are even craft cocktails like espresso martinis. Service is friendly and welcoming. You just can't be in a rush and go with the "good food takes time" support small business mentality. Slow down, enjoy your food and experience, and you'll be going back like we will. There are cute t-shifts, snacks, pastries and wine. PS right now 12/7/25 during winter, they have whites for $10 a bottle!

    Dirty bear
    J P.

    My favorite place to get iced coffee in Kernville!! Way better than Starbucks in every way, friendly and cute atmosphere.

    Ellen K.

    It definitely gets busy because I think it's the only coffee shop around. - Caramel Cookie 3.1/5 They definitely taste like caramel! There's pieces of caramel inside the cookie. Sweet but not too sweet.. this is the cookie they give if you leave a review! - Breakfast burrito w/ bacon 2.6/5 It has a lot of potato in there and only a strip or two of bacon. It's very carb heavy. Salsa is good with it. Burrito was OK. - Arnold Palmer 3.9/5 Very refreshing.. they put SO MUCH ICE. Free parking in lot.

    Dirty chai with Christmas tree art
    Cynthia G.

    I absolutely love coming here for a dirty chai and sugar cookie the drinks are always delicious and cookies soft, chewy and tasty. The staff are so kind and friendly. They've got plenty of cozy seating inside and a little seating area outside.

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    Robert L.

    Insanely awesome. Very delicious food. Quick service and friendly staff! Loved it! I will definitely be back again soon!

    Erica A.

    The food was BOMB I could eat it everyday if I could!! I ordered the River wrap and White water latte and got to try thier 4th of July drink special. Definitely recommend!

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    So clean and good I love it!! The lemonade is the best and the cookies are delicious.

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    Bomb drinks and food. I have picky eaters and they loved their food. Great atmosphere and so cute. 10/10 will come again.

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    Matcha was DE-LI-CIOUS and topped with an immaculate cinnamon roll. Workers very kind

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    Must coffee stop! Love stopping by here every time I visit my family. Pastries are deliciously unique and the space is always cozy!

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    Tommy was amazing! Sweet and patient with all our questions. Love the vibe inside. Very cozy. Putting it on our annual trip checklist!

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    Really cute breakfast spot with the best breakfast burritos! We also had an acai bowl, coffees and smoothies. All were delicious.

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    Cold brew is AMAZING The staff is very kind and helpful, ac is bumping and you can relax and charge your phone while you sip or snack.

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    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    4.5(1k reviews)
    43.0 mi
    $$

    I have been going to Kohnen's for decades. I am often in the Bakersfield and Tehachapi areas for…read morework, and we always stop in for a great meal when passing through on road trips. Tuesday, March 10th, we traveled to Bakersfield to pick up a vehicle I had purchased, and of course had to stop by Kohnen's. My wife and I split a Tuna and Cheddar Panini, and a loaded Turkey (we arrived too late for Sourdough!!). It is difficult to walk away without a mini-pie (try them all, but blackberry is freaking amazing!!). As always, Danelle was there with her typical congeniality and work ethic! We love her!! And I got to tell her about her doppelgänger in a restaurant in Yucaipa!! They do exist!! In summary, eat at Kohnen's!! Say hi to Danelle!

    I visited Kohnen's Bakery Tehachapi yesterday with my family, and this was honestly one of the…read moreworst customer service experiences I've ever had. I only purchased two items -- one cream puff and one slice of cheesecake -- but the cashier charged my card THREE times due to repeated mistakes. Here's exactly what happened: 1) My first card (Card A) was charged $11.20. The cashier asked me if I wanted a receipt, and I said yes. Then she told me the receipt didn't come out because the transaction "didn't go through," and asked me to provide my card again. 2) I gave the same card again, and this time she charged $11.69. 3) Then again, she told me that it didn't go through, so I used a different debit card (Card B), which was charged $11.20. While sitting at the table with my family, I immediately checked my bank account and thought I had only been charged twice. I spoke to a staff member at the store and requested a refund for one of the $11.20 charges, which was processed. However, today I realized I had actually been charged three times, meaning there was still another $11.20 that needed to be refunded. So I called the bakery and asked to speak with a manager. I spoke with someone named Danielle. I calmly explained the entire situation and told her I would send all my receipts and bank transaction records by email so they could double-check and confirm everything. She said ok and gave me their email address, but it was very long, and I was concerned about making a mistake while writing it down. So I politely asked if she could text me the email address instead. Her response was extremely rude -- she said, "I'm not required to do that," and told me to just write it down myself if I had a pen and paper. Although I was already uncomfortable with her attitude, I carefully wrote it down and sent the email. However, the email bounced back as invalid, even though I had confirmed the spelling with her multiple times over the phone. When I called again, Danielle answered and said, "Ma'am," in a very dismissive tone, and told me that they had found the three charges and had already processed refunds for both $11.20 transactions. I tried to confirm which card the refund was going to, since I used two different cards, but after putting me on hold for a long time, she read off a card number that was not mine. When I told her that wasn't my card, she insisted those were the only transactions for $11.20 yesterday and told me to "check my bank in a few days" and call back if the refund doesn't show up. And, she didn't apologize for the mistake, even though they charged my cards three times and wasted a significant amount of my time. Even yesterday, when I asked for an apology, I only received one reluctantly after I pointed out that they had made a mistake -- and even then, the response was dismissive, as if I should just accept it because they were "taking care of it." The attitude throughout this entire situation was rude, unprofessional, and extremely frustrating. The cheesecake was very good. But because of this experience, I would never come back. We drove all the way from Los Angeles to Tehachapi with my family, expecting a pleasant visit, but this bakery completely ruined the day. Being charged a total of $34.09 for just two small items due to repeated errors is unacceptable. If your staff cannot properly process payments, they should not be working as cashiers. Situations like this should never happen. What's even worse is that after making multiple mistakes, there was not a single sincere apology -- only attitude, dismissiveness, and instructions for me to keep checking my bank and call back again. My time is valuable. This entire situation could have been avoided if things were handled properly from the beginning. This was an extremely unpleasant experience, and I am very disappointed. Cf) For reference, the other $16.05 receipt is for bread that my brother purchased.

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    Kern River Brewing Company - The Original Pub - Santa Fe Egg Rolls

    Kern River Brewing Company - The Original Pub

    4.2(753 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Our go to spot as soon as we arrive into town. We enjoy the…read moreAC and the fried salty bites. My go to's will always be Cheese Curds. Straight from Wisconsin & lightly golden. The basket is filled with a good amount. Some good sized curds about the sized of a Brazilian nut. I truly love some fried pickles & an especially picky when it comes to fried pickle SPEARS. Other places have ruined the experience for me, because the spears are not patted dry before the coating process. Which means when you bite into the fried pickle spear- your first bite will rip off a majority of the coating and the spear wasn't coated. Here at KRB, each visit- has been what you'd want your fried pickle experience to be! A full order of chicken wings are what you'd expect. Good enough for two people & served with celery stalks to cool down that tongue. Fried calamari: I'm hungry & love all things crispy & fried. Especially after a long journey to arrive here. The breading is what you'd expect for Country Fried Steak. So different, but, really good. Especially with a nice cold one to wash it down. The Santa Fe Egg Rolls: Three egg rolls cut in half. I still wonder if these are fresh made or frozen? The stuffing inside was delicious & plentiful. Chicken, roasted peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, jalapeño, & cheese. Served w/ spicy Chipotle dip. Staff is always friendly. We've never sat at the outside areas or the elevated/ second floor inside. There's TVs to watch whatever game near the bat

    If you like a variety of crafted brews and plenty of food options, this is the place!…read more We started our day off with lunch at the backyard. It was a nice set up with outdoor seating next to the brewery. The staff were very friendly and always looking to top off a water or bring a fresh beer. Food was good with plenty of options for picky eaters. Try the potatoes wedges! We ended up here again for dinner. This time we tried the original pub of the brewery. It was busy but the staff kept things moving. Same beers available here with a slightly different fare. My son, the pickiest eater ever, woofed down a pulled pork sandwich and noted for the fish and chips. One of the better fish and chips meals I've had in a long team. Come hungry and don't forget to pick up some canned brew on the way out.

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