One our favorite spots in Bakersfield to grab a quick lunch or even just a snack and a beverage. The ambiance is nice and relaxing. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, have a business lunch, or grab a table and study or get work done. Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. It's already become one of our regular spots! Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing. read more

Such a beautiful day to enjoy the downtown location of Cafe Smitten! We grabbed a table on the patio, and it felt so peaceful with the overhanging trees and birds in the background -- the perfect little escape right in the city. Service was quick and genuinely friendly. I always go for the quinoa bowl, and today it was especially good -- the sweet potatoes were perfectly crispy. Paired it with a chai latte that had just the right amount of spice. We decided to splurge on a sweet waffle, and I'm so glad we did. The matcha whipped cream was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my favorite downtown spots! read more

Cafe Smitten - Iced matcha latte and chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Real food, and very good. The service is nice, kind crew working there. I enjoy the inside and outside sitting and the restaurant is clean. read more

Cafe Smitten - Quinoa bowl with hummus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I stopped by Café Smitten on 18th Street after missing breakfast while meeting some workmen downtown. It was a quick visit, but a really pleasant one. The service was excellent--my Americano was ready in no time while they got my oatmeal prepared. Once I got everything, I headed back to the site and enjoyed my breakfast. They included fresh strawberries and blueberries, golden raisins, a bit of brown sugar, and some milk to mix in. Everything tasted great and it was just a really nice start to the day. If you find yourself in the downtown area, give Cafe Smitten a try. read more

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We were happy to stop by Cafe Smitten to hang out while friends were in town. It was a nice day, so we were able to enjoy the outdoor seating area. We also chose this place because we were able to bring our friend's dog. The service was great, they were nice. Food was delicious. Breakfast burrito was a good size for 1 person, definitely didn't feel stuffed. Each of us enjoyed our meals and this is definitely a place we'd come back to especially on a nice day to eat outdoors. I would also like to come back and try their pastries. read more

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A cute and reasonably priced cafe! Kind of random, but I love that this cafe has tons of windows to bring a bunch of light in. They mostly have tables for 2-4 seaters, but they do have one long table with bar stools (however, it's usually preoccupied by people studying!). The prices are pretty reasonable for the items that you get. I personally really enjoyed the Moroccan eggs, which come with two pieces of bread & a small cup of side salad. It comes nice and hot, perfect for the cold weather!! My friends all got burritos / steak wraps, but felt that their meat was pretty dry and tasteless. The matcha was unfortunately really milky and did not really taste like matcha :(. I feel that it is inconsistently made because when I was leaving, I happened to notice another customer got a really beautiful dark green matcha. My friend also got a chai which she felt was toooo overpowered by the amount of cinnamon that was added. The cinnamon brown sugar coffee was strong and sweet though! I personally would return just to give it another try / try other items on the menu! read more

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I met u with a friend to catch up at Café Smitten and we both had such a great time here. Café Smitten is located in Downtown Bakersfield. They have a private lot and plenty of street parking in the area. You order at the cashier and they'll give you a number and you seat yourself. There is a front outdoor area, indoor seating, and a nice shaded back patio. Their menu had so many tasty options to choose from. We both ended up getting the Moroccan Eggs ($14.50/each) and Blackberry Lemonade MimoSmitten ($8/each). There were convenient self-serve water stations around the restaurant. We also grabbed some water and then headed to the back patio where there were many shaded tables. The food was soooooo delicious. Our Moroccan eggs came with toasted bread to dip into the tomato base. The meal also came with some tomato and cucumbers, pickles, and a creamy sauce. My favorite bites of the meal is definitely when the poached egg mixed with the tomato and onions and I ate all of that in one bite with some toasted bread. Yum! We both enjoyed our meal here and would definitely come back. The mimosmitten was also really refreshing and fun. I also really liked that we were able to chat and catch up and linger on a bit without feeling rushed. Overall a great spot for brunch. I'll definitely want to try their lattes the next time I come here. read more

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10/10 experience! I ordered a strawberry mocha latte and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was excellent as well with such a welcoming environment and such kind staff. It's a cute little cafe to do work and I like how there's multiple outlets as well. read more

Cafe Smitten - Strawberry mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We tried the summer special drinks and they were all pretty good. My favorite was the cinnamon banana oat milk latte. I also liked the almond milkshake. I had to try the strawberry oatmilk matcha and it was very pretty read more

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Really solid coffee shop in downtown Bakersfield. We drove by on a rainy day as we were making our way down south, and wanted a cozy coffee shop where you know the coffee would be on point - and this place delivered! The vibes were great, coffee was delicious (served counter coffee), and baked good was tasty (got their poppy seed bread). Highly recommend. read more

Cafe Smitten - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Cute cafe place! Pretty good mediterranean influenced food as well as great saladas and burgers. They have a selection of good breakfast toasts as well. My fav is the Caesar salad with the chicken added. I get it every time it is very filling too! read more

Cafe Smitten - Ceasar salad + schnitzel chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place is so delicious. I popped in today and discovered that they have a pistachio muffin, which is amazing. I highly recommend it. Their coffee is always fresh and delicious and brewed just right. Their lattes have the right amount of milk and foam. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The café is not too busy right when they open and throughout the day, it just gets busier and busier, and sometimes seating can be hard to find. If you're looking for a breakfast and need some head downtime to work on things on a device... There are a few seating options where you can connect and work on their free Wi-Fi. Enjoy read more

Cafe Smitten - Pistachio muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I'm on a restricted diet & was SO happy to have accommodations from Cafe Smitten. They have some of the best & most elaborate items to eat. I've had numerous delicious dishes in the past from here but I loved that they were able to serve me a simple plate of eggs, avocado, fruit & black coffee. It was all great & cheap. My friend got a scone with jalapeño & cheese, as well as that amazing coffee drink. I love this environment. Such a cute, ambient little place. I loved their merchandise & that they have their own coffee brand! I also ADORE the case with all the delicious baked goods staring at me. read more

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Wonderful little place with such good energy. Friendly staff, amazing food. The ambiance on the patio is easy breezy beautiful. I absolutely love it here. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who would listen. You'll be smitten. Literally. read more

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Wow. In a bad way. So I just dined at the Botanist and the bartender suggested I come here to this cafe because they're owned by the same person. I walked in and picked up a mug as a souvenir for my boyfriend, and gave it to the girl at the front counter. I asked how much it was and she rolled her eyes and said 'fifteen dollars' as she turned away. I was left confused and then asked if I could have a drip coffee as well, and she rang it up without saying anything. I was offended at this point but then saw the pie and asked if I could also get a pie slice. She turned around and yelled behind her 'can someone get her a pie slice?!' and a man came behind and started helping me and said 'sorry' for her behavior, extremely unprofessional. She ended up getting my pie slice anyways, and as I sit down, I realize that he rang up my slice as ten entire dollars. I go up to the register to confirm the price, and he did. Okay, well this better be the best pie slice I've ever had. It was far from that. I used to be a cake decorator at a family owned bakery so I know a thing or two about well executed pastries. This 'Kona pie' was flavorless cream (it just needed confectioners sugar, it actually tasted like nothing) on top of what appeared to be burned, toasted coffee beans mixed with cookie crumble. I had three bites to try and justify the ten dollar price point, and tried washing it down with coffee. The coffee was completely watered down. The clock indicated it was about an hour until closing so I assume they don't have fresh coffee either and gave me the leftovers from the morning service. I leave my half eaten pie and barely sipped coffee at the table and take the mug I had originally purchased up to the counter and asked if I could return it. I didn't mention the service, the food, or coffee, I just wanted a refund for the merchandise. I wasn't about to make a scene. I got a refund and left. I have no idea what is wrong with this place but this was the first one star review I've ever had to give and it was extremely justified. read more

Cafe Smitten - They should rename this place 'totally trash' - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Got a free gift card from work for Cafe smitten didn't even know existed pretty nice joint to go to very quaint Got a full plethora of a menu not just coffee a lot of sandwiches lot of pastries very nice spot to just chill The coffee that I got was on point different t's different sandwiches to choose from I would say a little expensive but hey it's worth it I got a croissant It was really good definitely recommend this spot they got two locations I went to the location downtown I didn't take any pictures of outside of their logo but their logos big print on the side of the building You can't miss it when you coming down the street definitely recommend this spot read more

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We stopped in for breakfast after first trying a little hole-in-the-wall nearby and decided to look for something else--Café Smitten popped up, and we're so glad it did! The line was long, but we decided to give it a try. There was only one person manning the coffee bar, so we thought it might take a while, but service was impressively quick. I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk, and my husband got a drip coffee. For food, we had the mushroom omelet, the breakfast burrito (we added steak), and we shared the gluten-free oatmeal. My latte came out within two minutes of sitting down, and the food followed shortly after. Everything was so good fresh, and flavorful. Don't be intimidated by the long line they really know how to keep things moving. This place was absolutely on point! We'll definitely be back. read more

Cafe Smitten - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I was recently in Bakersfield visiting my son and he brought me to one of his favorite spots...Cafe Smitten! It's an upscale cafe with an amazing selection of items for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores too! The service was great and the restaurant was spotless with a lot of good energy! I ordered the portobello sandwich with their side salad and it was literally AMAZING! (I kept talking about it all day)! My son ordered a schnitzel sandwich and it's his favorite now! While we didn't order coffee specials...everything looked crazy delicious! If you're in Bakersfield, make sure you head to Cafe Smitten! read more

Chill breakfast spot with very tasty baked eggs! Definitely would recommend the Greek eggs and the tomato ones (it's called something else but forgot the actual name). Definitely try the matcha whip cream waffles too. Overall a nice place to take the boo thang and your mom. read more

Great drinks, food and service. Priced well. Great find in downtown Bako Simple, clean, satisfying tastes for all! read more

Cafe Smitten - Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great drinks and vibes! The cafe is also a nice size if you want to study or just eat with friends and family and the outdoor section is also another great option. The service is good too! read more

Cafe Smitten - Latte and Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Fast casual cafe with modern interiors and outdoor seating which is nice if you get there early enough to beat the brazen Central Valley heat. The Moroccan Eggs is similar to Shakshouka (which is hard to find on a menu though it's a reliable brunch entree.) When we went, they had a variety of pie slices though I'm unsure if it's just a seasonal offer as it's not featured on their menu. read more

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Had lunch there on a Monday and went back Thursday for dinner and love music. Great atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful service. I have had their breakfast too and their omelettes are amazing! read more

Have been meaning to go here because I have heard about their Moroccan eggs. Went here on a Saturday, a little bit before lunch and unfortunately, I was a bit full so just decided to go for coffee and poppy seed cake slice. Went for a cold latte, forgot what flavor it was but it was one of those seasonal ones on the menu. Loved the coffee, strong yet creamy, I think I went for the lower-calorie option so I think it gave me the caffeine but ensuring I can indulge on their cake slice. The cake was nice and moist, definitely a good accompaniment to my coffee. Place was chill yet comfy, I feel like it caters to the younger-ish crowd but not loud at all. I love the Bakersfield products on the shelf. Definitely a place to bring out-of-town guests and maybe go for their Moroccan eggs next time! read more

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Service was 5/5 very friendly and quick. They bring your items to you and yea cute little place with a warm welcoming ambiance. Almond banana toast- smaller than I thought but good stuff. I wouldn't say I was blown away but I did like that all the ingredients tasted fresh and not cheap grocery store. I wish I recalled the name but it was the gingerbread? Holiday drink? Again, not blown away but it was good. Overall a nice little cafe, I'm inclined to say 3.5 stars vs 4 but don't feel comfortable listing it as 3 read more

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The storefront and exterior are so cute! Plenty of parking. There isn't that much seating indoors, but they do have a patio. The staff were super friendly and our order came out quickly. I had the cinnamon brown sugar latte from their holiday specials and it was delicious! The food looked amazing, so next time I stop in I'll definitely have to try it. Highly recommend! read more

Food was very good and tasty. Cervix was quick even though the building was packed. Coffee was normal. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Cafe Smitten are one of the first things that come to mind when asked about "WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT BAKERSFIELD"! It has the perfect mix of * Great coffee! * Good Food! * Fantastic Atmosphere + Vibe! My fave food is the Vegan Portobello Sandwich. The Mocha Espresso is better than the one I make at home! Now, even though I live close to the Ming/Buena Vista location, which has a nice feel, I always visit the downtown location, for its great atmosphere, especially the outdoor garden. read more

Customer service was just okay, I asked if they had a white chocolate mocha and instead of suggesting another drink she said "no." If I had a business I would train my employees to suggest alternatives to increase my profit and keep my customers happy. The food was pretty good, and the little cafe was very cute. I love that there was plenty of parking, and it was well decorated. The outside patio was definitely a plus. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Their coffee isn't the greatest, but the ambiance, the back patio, their mimosa flight and those savory waffles are so good! I love coming here to catch up with friends on slow weekend mornings. The staff is friendly and it's just a great bakersfield spot. read more

Cafe Smitten - Savory smitten waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Ordered the Sausage egg cheese on brioche bun, it was delicious with the caramelized onions. The waffle was also good delicious, berries where fresh and sweet (: read more

Cafe Smitten - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We enjoyed our iced matcha latte, iced Americano, and mint lemonade in their back patio. We only had time for a quick bite to eat, so we opted for their breakfast burrito, which was filled with feta cheese, savory, crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, avocado, and spinach. It seemed healthier than your typical breakfast burrito and was delicious, too! read more

It's been awhile since I've eaten at Cafe Smitten! Glad I was able to bring my family in this time from brunch. It was super packed and outside seating wasn't an option due to the small amount of rain that occurred. However, we were to snag a couple seats near the counter which was nice! I got an iced matcha latte with nutella + hazelnut toast and my brother got an iced mocha with steak wrap and a salad on the side. The iced matcha latte was good but the matcha was mild tasting and I'm used to stronger matcha. The toast was really good, I definitely would get it again. My brother liked the iced mocha as well as the steak wrap! read more

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I hosted a bridal shower on the patio last month and was so impressed! We loved the attentiveness of the owner and staff when planning and executing the event. Stassie gave us the perfect balance of freedom and guidance. Food was delicious, set up and clean up was a breeze, and all of our guests were so pleased! read more

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Oh my. I was passing by Bakersfield and was looking for a place that had Matcha and found this one. At first, I wasn't aware that it was sort of like a café/restaurant set up so that made me a little nervous, but the Matcha ended up being really good! I got a Matcha latte with rose syrup. The second thing I ordered was an almond banana toast. I didn't get to open my box before I left, but as soon as I opened it, I was disappointed because it was small and it was eight dollars! I also thought that it was on a hard sourdough bread or something of that nature because it looked really toasty. Like the kind of toasty that you might break a tooth on. Let me tell you, though, I quickly changed my mind when I took the first bite. IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH THOSE EIGHT DOLLARS!! That toast was the best toast I've ever had! And the bread wasn't what I expected. It was sort of like on a raspberry or blueberry or raisin loaf. Still not sure but it was not dry or too toasty at all! Anyways, you guys have to try it! I'm going to have to come back just for that. read more

Cafe Smitten - Almond banana toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Staff is incredibly rude. It's as if you're burdening them when trying to place an order. Strange attitude to have when people are coming in to the business with their hard earned money. Female owner isn't any better. read more

I am a regular at Cafe Smitten. I really love this spot, first off the service is great. All the employees are awesome not only do they look super cool they are great workers and the company does a great job at hiring. There is outside seating in the front, the indoor area is great for studying/solo dates, & conversations. The outdoor area in the is awesome they have a fire place, heaters, different types of seating. The food is always great, they have a great variety of sandwiches, toasts, & drinks. I recommend the mimosa flights, lattes, Greek eggs & grilled cheese. Avocado toast is my go to. Definitely a spot to hit in down town!!! read more

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Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Omg! What a cute and delicious coffee shop! Was visiting Bakersfield for the weekend and came here 2 days in a row because I loved it so much. Moroccan Eggs- loved these Shakshukka styled eggs. Flavorful and would highly recommend Schnitzel sandwich- this pleasantly surprised me. Very yummy Bagel egg sandwich- a standard breakfast dish done right! Breakfast burrito- pretty basic but tasty. Enjoyed it. Would try to add meat if I were to come back Lemon poppy seed bread- zesty goodness read more

Cafe Smitten - Schnitzel sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Very first time here, and I will be returning! The prices are a bit on the pricey side but totally worth it. The food is fresh, healthy and tastes amazing! I was obsessed with my bowl, and it was a hefty amount! MATCHA LATTE really won me over, it was so earthly and so sweet. I couldn't get enough of it. We came by around 8am and it was already full of life! The workers are nice and patient with you. They have music but it's not too loud, some people are working, others are just catching up. You sit yourself and order, then they bring it to you. read more

Cafe Smitten - Quinoa bowl Mushroom omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Consistently delicious matcha, coffee, and food. A go to downtown spot. I wish it were open later like dagnys.