Hoagies is an odd name for a place that doesn't really specialize in hoagies, but whatever!…read more I looked up what their most popular meal was and it ended up being their Pismo Wrap. The wrap is filled with tri-tip, curly fries, avocado, and deliciousness. Usually when I visit a new place, I like to try different things on the menu, but Hoagies is a bit on the pricey side, so that doesn't leave much room to experiment. And after being disappointed by their fish and chips, I knew I had to stick with the Pismo Wrap being my regular order. However, the serving size is impressive. If you're ordering the wrap for lunch, you can save half for dinner. It's that massive. I couldn't finish it in one sitting. The vibe is totally laid back and feels like you're in a beach town. Service is always great here. And staff is always friendly! I highly recommend checking them out. One of my favorite places to eat at in downtown.

First time here, and I will definitely be back! This visit was a quick lunch run, so I ordered my…read morefood to go, but next time I plan to stay and enjoy the atmosphere. I stopped by during lunch and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't as crowded as I expected. The ambiance was relaxing, spacious, and comfortable, with soccer games playing on the TVs. The only downside was having to head back to work! From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted. I really appreciated the immediate acknowledgment and friendly service. Now for the best part--the food! I ordered the Cali Cheesesteak with curly fries, and it was absolutely delicious. In fact, my coworkers were jealous when they saw my lunch! Needless to say, I'll be back. Next time, I'm bringing the whole crew for a group lunch!

Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

SMITTENS STAPLE IS THEIR ABILITY TO MISS THE FLAVOR IN EVER SINGLE DISH…read more Update: coming back after some palate development... smitten is one of the most tasteless restaurants in town. Their hype was definitely due to the 'aesthetic'. Nothing is really outstanding to me. The drinks are such a let down, the coffee is borderline yuck.. do not recommend. Everything is quite unmemorable. Service is whatever, sometimes mid, sometimes bad. Nothing outstanding. Ambiance.... well... this one has been replicated one too many times. The food is heavily missing flavor,the hummus is disgusting. I can't believe they call that thing hummus, it's an insult to actual dish.. it's almost like it was trying to imitate the real dish, but failed terribly in even attempting to. Their pizza tasted like play-doh and looked very pale. Smitten is at least consistent with one thing, which is their staple: no flavor. One of the breaking points for me was being served food that had someone's HAIR. The restaurant is very expensive for the poor experience they have to offer. I stopped recommending them a long time ago.

The sandwiches are huge, fresh, and packed with ingredients. You can tell the bread is the star…read morehere -- perfectly toasted with that classic sourdough flavor that makes the whole sandwich better. I ordered the turkey bacon avocado and it did not disappoint. The place was clean, service was friendly, and my order came out pretty quick even during the lunch rush. Their soups and sides were good too, especially paired with the sandwich. Portions are definitely worth the price. If you're looking for a fresh sandwich that actually fills you up, this place is worth checking out.

Ordering ahead was super convenient and quick. The tomato bisque is delicious and the bread is…read morereally fresh and soft. The clam chowder was a little fishier than I typically like. Great spot for a quick lunch

10 out of 10.....I came for a car wash and somehow left in a serious relationship with a…read morecheeseburger. The burger was juicy, the pastrami was piled high, and now I'm questioning why some actual restaurants aren't this good. Who knew one of the best lunches around was hiding inside a Chevron? My car is clean, my stomach is happy, and my expectations have been permanently confused.

staff can't be bothered to fully cook the frozen hashbrowns just threw up after eating there…read more Disgusting

This was the first time visiting the physical location here at Martin's meats. We have eaten the…read moreBBQ on several different occasions because when my youngest was in Jr High at Tevis the school would have Martin's Meats cater for the band fundraisers and we would always love the food and we have grabbed food when they are at the Farmer's Market. We always talked about visiting, but every time we are downtime we don't ever think of this place. We ended up here because our original choice for lunch was super busy and there was no parking so we drove around and I said.... Hey let's go to Martin's meats, we haven't had their food in a minute. When we got there, it wasn't busy at all. The people there was super duper nice. I actually enjoyed our interaction, I could be wrong but I think the one that took our orders was Martin himself. He was very pleasant, I didn't know what to get, he didn't pressure us or anything and allowed us to take our time. I want to say that the sweet lady in the back was his wife and she was helping with the orders too. While we waited for our food I did notice that they were giving out food to homeless people asking for food. In a time where people are struggling and the economy is the way it is, I really loved seeing this. When you walk in, it's not just a BBQ spot, it's also a cute little grocery store/meat market with fresh produce. There's not a lot of tables to sit at, but they don't have too many people dining in so you wont have a hard time finding a place to sit. The prices are decent and they have something for everyone. I would love to come back again, even though it's a little drive away. Parking is not too bad either since it's not that busy, but if you don't want to head downtown, I believe they still go out to the Farmer's Market every weekend, but I absolutely recommend Martin's meats, the BBQ is delicious. :-)

Had it at the farmers market today. Deep pit and trtip were tasty. I loved all the sauces. Bbq…read moresauce was tasty as were the hot and mild salsas. Got two plates. Lots of food. Very affordable. Sides were just okay

Big back activies with the kids. This place is really cute…read moreinside and has big screen TV'S. The service was great and food was delicious. I was going to give this place a 4 because the ribeye was not to my liking but the rest of the food was amazing. I tried the mushroom it was something new for me. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. The mashed potatoes and all three gravies are well seasoned and some of the best in Bakersfield. The hash browns are NOT OILY which I absolutely loved and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Great taste and texture on the fried steak. Coffee is amazing, the grilled pork chops were okay but the country potatoes are really good. I will definitely be stopping by again, great service, great food and awesome portions. Btw biscuits are fantastic and so are the onion rings with the ranch.

Took the granddaughter the other night with MoMo. We had a blast the place was only about half full…read more. The server was spot on and took time taking our order. Around the dining area are a bunch of TV's with all of your old time favorites. That is if you are from the 60's on. I ordered the fish n chips. It came with 3 filets with were friend to perfection. Someone the absolute best I've had in Bakersfield. The coleslaw could've been made by my mom from Georgia. I was a great Southern Slaw. The fries were cooked perfectly. A nice crunch but yet a little soft center. After dinner we had to hit the ice cream. The once Scherbs that was known to be at Brookside by Cal State then City Sandwich has it's home in Honey I'm and has been for a while. All in all it was a great experience and delicious dinner.

This is just a great place to pick up a handy meal…read more We had a late afternoon meeting and were not sure about an early dinner. After ordering online, I picked up a salad on the way home. It was perfect. Sequoia's sales are hearty and there was enough for two. It's great if you don't (or can't) cook on these hot summer days.

I decided to make an order for delivery and was happy I went with a hot and a cold sandwich to have…read morethe best of both worlds. Fresh and high quality ingredients. Filling and tasty veggie sandwiches. Will love to order again to try some soup! I would love if they offered a spicy aioli or chipotle ranch to have on the side. I had the jalapeños and peppers but as a veggie sub eater- I do need a sauce. Delicious none the less.

Okay! why does free lunch hit different every single time?!…read moreI attended a professional development training and they surprised us with these lunch boxes! Yay! Tell me why I was immediately in love. The moment I opened it, I was greeted with a thick, generously stacked turkey sandwich that looked like it meant business. We're talking layers on layers of tender, juicy turkey, piled high with that crisp, freshly shredded lettuce that gives the perfect crunch in every bite. Even writing about it makes my mouth water all over again! The bread? Soft, fresh, and just the right amount of pillowy to hold it all together without falling apart. As if the sandwich wasn't already the star of the show, the box came fully loaded with a chocolate chip cookie,, a bag of chips for that salty crunch moment, and a little sampler of macaroni salad that was slathered in Italian dressing. So tasty! Honestly? Mouthwatering from start to finish. Whoever put these boxes together understood the assignment! (Haha) This is definitely a must try when hungry!

Once in awhile we crave the sandwiches from Caesar's and it's funny that we didn't even know this…read morelocation existed until I pulled them up on Yelp. Since finding out about this location, we have visited this place a few times now. I really love the old school feel to this sandwich spot. You can either dine in or order your sandwich to go. Caesar's is hit and miss for me. Once in a great while it's one of the best sandwiches I've had and sometimes it's just okay. One thing I do know for sure is that I keep coming back because they have "that" clam chowder. My only complaint is that they are pricey and you can get a superior sandwich from other places. Parking is a little bit crazy during lunch time. Staff is always super nice here and the lines go pretty quick. I don't know if they have more than the 2 locations I know of. This location is not as fancy as the one on Brimhall, but their sandwiches are just as good.

Haven't been to Jersey Mikes in a long time, stopped in because I needed to settle the craving and…read moreas always Jersey Mikes gets a 5 star review!

I was in Jersey Mikes this last Sunday to pick up a sandwich after a hard work out at Chuze. While…read moreI was there a guy in front of me ordered their largest sandwich and requested they cut it in half so he could carry it easier on his motorcycle. They agreed and we continued to wait. When the girl came out with the sandwich, however, it was not cut in half. The guy asked if they could go ahead and cut the sandwich in half like he had previously requested and she instantly gave him attitude and told him that she would have to charge him to do it. Another female employee even came up and confirmed that they would have to charge him to cut the thing in half... I don't know how this young man kept his cool because I would've lost it by now. It seems more and more the general public is made to put up with this type up customer service. The young smart-mouth millennials act like you're bothering them just getting your order in, god forbid you've got a "special" request like cutting the sandwich in half. If these guys can't handle something so simple and easy, just wait until they're doing something that really matters.

Best bbq in Bakersfield hands down , been a fan since they opened as bubbas !!! Can't go wrong with…read moreanything on the menu !!!

I had a hardcore craving for BBQ meat and this craving needed to be coddled. I came here to Yelp…read moreand asked its wise advice for the best in Bako and look where it lead me. Our visit was at the end of the day, so some of the meats were sold out. I was sad, but adjusted quickly and ordered a double meat plate with brisket and deep pit. Mac and cheese and beans were the sides I chose after some consideration and adjustment knowing okra was sold out for the day. The worker who greeted us and took my order was so knowledgeable about their menu and let me know what's up. The ambiance is lovely, the patio especially. On a nice day or evening it's just perfect. My meat plate was so bomb, you guys. The brisket was exactly what my soul needed. Their BBQ sauces are a dream come true. My deep pit was also so so good. I ate until I was on the brink of meat sweats and I have absolutely no regrets. I will be back here. Like, today. So good. Yelp never steers me wrong.