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    Cheryl's Diner

    3.6 (373 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Hula burger
    Linnette R.

    I was excited to try this place out. They serve breakfast all day. I ended up getting a burger. I went with the hula burger. They have something for everyone. The people were helpful. Got my food and the burger came with fries. Would definitely come back to try their breakfast menu.

    Matthew C.

    After staying at a nearby campground, decided to stop with the family for a bite on our way out of town. 10ish on a Sunday morning. We waited briefly and were seated. The lady that seated us was very friendly and upon passing out the menus reminded us that, "although crepes are on the menu, we no longer carry them" (Remember this tidbit, it will make more sense later) Very slow morning both in business and in service. Waited patiently before our drink order was taken, and even longer before it arrived. Eventually placing our order I eyed a local favorite, the French dip. It's Kernville, I get it. It's a slower pace of life up here, but my goodness...Life will literally pass you by in this diner. Several moments later everyone was served but the waitress had bad news for me, she was "unimpressed with the quality of the meat" and let me know that the cooks are going to try again OR she'll return the menu and I can order something else. No big deal and thank you. I actually appreciate her refusal to serve a sandwich that falls below her standards. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, they couldn't get it right and instead I ordered a Reuben from the "special sandwiches" section. While waiting I tried my daughter's biscuits & gravy. Very ordinary but the gravy tasted slightly sweet. I honestly couldn't get past the slight sweetness to enjoy them. I also tried the chicken strips and, while the chicken was tender and juicy, it also had a hint of sweetness that I just didn't care for. A short time passes and more bad news...The kitchen doesn't have any sauerkraut ‍ Okay okay, stay cool. Another menu, another sandwich. At this point everyone is just finishing their meal and I'm again choosing another alternative. Turkey & bacon club. Ehh...It could be that I was just happy to finally be eating or just an ordinary sandwich but either way it got the job done, nothing special. I will say that the waitress was very sincere and even comped my meal for the inconvenience. The damage? 66$! Mind you I had 2 small children that both ordered the exact same thing (chicken strips & fries) 3 drinks, and even though they comped my meal they also still had the the nerve to give themselves a pat on the back in the form of a 20% gratuity?! You've got to be kidding me Cheryl. Here's a tip, if you don't have the ingredients or can't fill an order, then take it off the menu.

    Crumpled up receipt and me taking my time to finish my beer
    Jesus B.

    Still eating came up to me charged me and took my plate I still had some fries I was working on felt very unwanted the food was good and the ambience felt welcoming but I've never felt so rushed to get out

    Eggs Beni
    Morris C.

    Great spot for breakfast near Lake Isabella & Kern River Camp Grounds. The eggs Benedict were fantastic, the pancakes were also very tasty. The coffee did taste a bit funky, and the OJ was mid. But the service was very friendly, and the food was ready quick. Would love to come back and try something else!

    Warmed up (and mostly eaten) pecan pie a la mode
    Melina T.

    Staff is very friendly, service was fast, loved the country music playing in the background, pecan pie was satisfyingly good!

    Home potatoes eggs and crispy bacon, on request
    Patricia U.

    We ordered pick-up so I don't have an opinion of being served in the restaurant. Polite and helpful service over the phone. Pick-up was quick. We just ordered breakfast. Generous portions of ham, hashbrowns, eggs, bacon and home potatoes. Only wish ketchup, salt and pepper were included with our breakfast. Glad it wasn't served already salted. We will return!

    Lydia V.

    Once again, Cheryl's Diner does not disappoint! We had a big family group and there was plenty of space for us all in the back. We ordered the combo appetizer with fried mushrooms, zucchini, jalapeño poppers, and cauliflower-- all fried and delicious. We ordered a variety of entrees from burgers to an open-face hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy, and crispy chicken sandwiches to taco soup and onion rings for the table. Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. Our servers were friendly, professional, and very attentive. Definitely will be going to this place when I am in Kernville. Enjoy!

    Homefries w peppers and onions burnt to a crisp and dry
    Advanced Power Washing W.

    This is what I can't stand about restaurants today! Explain to me why restaurants stop caring about the quality of the food you make and ingredients. I understand the cost of everything has gone up, but why do you make sub par food! Home style potatoes terrible. Microwaved potato then thrown in a pan and half burnt half dried out all peppers and onion burned, over medium egg well done on one side, biscuits and gravy not good. Nothing was homemade all frozen or packaged it's just sad we're all supposed to just bend over and accept high prices and sub standard food I'm done eating out. I hope all these places realize they cannot rob people anymore and change and go back to actually caring or they all go bankrupt!

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    9 months ago

    Nice place. Food was good. Service was awesome. Charged me 4% extra for using a credit quick

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    Every time I stay in Kernville I have breakfast at Cheryl's. Always friendly service & great food.

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    7 months ago

    Food is always delicious. The waitress's are always pleasant. It's a nice home town feel atmosphere.

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    Great spot in Kernville. Food is great, love the service always ready to serve you with a smile.

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    great food and great service! everyone so kind and attentive. the vibe is a cute quaint small town diner that feels straight out of a movie

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    Does Cheryl's Diner have wi-fI available?? I'll be traveling through town right when I need to be on a zoom meeting! I'm looking forward to dinner there too!

    Yes we do!

    Can I get breakfast all day?

    I think the breakfast is served till 11:00am...

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