Don't know what to order from Bagel & Blenderz because there's so many options? The correct answer…read moreis the peanut butter bagel with peanut butter cream cheese! I say that hole-heartedly (get it). Anyways, a coworker introduced me to that order and to this place and it has been a favorite! They get busy in the mornings, but the service has always been great. There's nothing like the smell of toasted bagels in the morning to start your day.

If you're planning on stopping by, I'd highly recommend ordering online or ahead of time because it…read moregets busy fast. Seating is limited both indoor and outdoors. I've only tried their breakfast bagels so far and my favorites are the Rosemary Haven and the Morning Starter. The portions are generous. The latte was sold, while the matcha was a bit of sweeter than I prefer, but that's easy enough to customize the next time around. The only downside has been accuracy with my to go orders. A couple of times my order wasn't prepared correctly. As for the service, the staff is polite, it's usually packed and you can tell everyone is focused on keeping orders moving. I haven't had a chance to try their cold sandwiches or paninins yet, but they're definitely on my list for a future visit .

Cute little pastry shop next door to Planet Fitness. My daughter treated me after our workout!…read moreMaybe because it was a Sunday or the time of day it was but it was dead. It was just us and a family member of the girl who was working, they were chit chatting. The pastries looked and tasted delicious! My Jasmine got something with Horchata and I got a mocha latte.

This is my second time visiting but I brought my mom today. It's a cute little shop that sells…read morecoffee, smoothies, pastries, and cakes. It's usually just one worker, maybe two. The girl working was nice, she was patient with us. She was doing everything on her own. The pastries were bombbb. Very fresh and soft. The drinks were tasty and we also got a coffee frappe and it was pretty strong I was surprised it wasn't sugary. I think the only uncomfortable experience was her mom came and they were just talking out loud with me and my mom sitting there. I get it though since it was very dead and mom and daughter love. Overall, nice little cafe.

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 coffee is good, but the weekend morning experience needs improvement…read more There was only one employee working during a busy morning rush, which had extremely long wait times. The shop alternates between two ordering windows on opposite sides of the building, and having additional staff to take orders at both windows would help move customers through much faster. We waited nearly 40 minutes just to order. I would have gone elsewhere, but other coffee shops in the area were closed. The quality of the coffee was good, but the staffing and ordering process need attention, especially on weekends.

We made a point to go by the Filling Station on our way through town because it was one of his…read morestops when he was working. It was my first time through and I didn't know what to expect. The menu is huge! We had to wait for a while but we were told that was an unusual wait because they ran out of a couple supplies and had to be restocked. We had 5 people in the car and all orders were something different. The barista inside was super friendly and took all our orders at once and only had to have a reminder of one drink! Super impressive!! Everyone loved their drinks and it was a fun experience.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a quick pick me up. No line, quick service, great coffee. I…read morehad the Sweet Senorita which had a nice balance of flavor, sweetness, and actual coffee. Would stop again.

Stopped in for a hot mocha with no whip cream. Service by JESSE was super professional and…read moreefficient. JESSE was super nice and had a great personality... always have great service here with great value on their coffee. Thank you JESSE for the great service and best coffee

I had high hopes for this place or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing…read more This place is downtown Bakersfield so parking can be challenging during peak hours. Coffee shop is small and furniture looks very used, aesthetically not very appealing but I'm here for coffee, right? Several signature drink options and quite a few sugar-free options as well. I was undecided between the lavender latte and the Mexican mocha. Barista told me the Mexican mocha was her favorite, so I went with that. The coffee was extremely hot but honestly, nothing spectacular. It's was extremely basic and know I can make this at home. They used a powder mix but nothing to make it their own, just right out of can..so disappointing. They did have several baked good options. I probably wouldn't come back here. No restrooms are available for customers.

Within walking this distance from our office, Blue Oak is another small coffee shop in the downtown…read moredistrict. They have an array of pastries in the case. I tried the lemon scone, which I was told the lemons were sourced locally. The lady was super nice! I ordered an iced matcha latte. While it was okay, I felt it was a bit lacking in matcha flavor and the color reflects that, I'd much prefer Dagny's iced matcha latte. Nevertheless, it's nice to support small business owners in the community. Might come back another time.

Stopped here randomly on a drive going up north…read more We ordered drinks as well as breakfast and we're surprised with how good everything was. We got a griller, grilled cheese, herbal tea and a cappuccino. The menu is great so much variety. You get your standard coffee you can get anywhere as well as specialty drinks which blows Starbucks out of the water. No competition. Service was good, customer service is exactly what you want. Very friendly baristas absolutely no complaints here. The vibe is really cool, I enjoyed the decor, there's a bunch of parking all around and plenty of seating for people as well. It is outside but it's covered. Would I be back, well if I'm on the road again sure why not. I much rather support a small unique business like this over a large corporation.

As a big coffee person, this place was adorable!! It caught our eye every time we drove by while we…read morewere in town and so glad we tried it. Customer service was great, the drinks were delicious and pricey nicely compared to big competitors. We got a strawberry breeze, a lumberjack a caramel latte and vanilla one both iced. They all were so good!! Definitely recommended if in the area. We also prefer to try every coffee shop we see esp those not big name brands and this one is top 3 for sure! Delicious and not too sweet to where you can still taste the good coffee. Will def be back if in area again.

Always busy, made fresh and delicious! Came a few time…read morebefore and on Mother's day, line was pretty long but went by fast and all the staff was very kind and friendly. The bagel breakfast sandwiches are so good and great for the price! Definitely made fresh to order!

I haven't been here in a while and I thought I'd stop by and grab a few hoodies to celebrate a…read morecoworkers bday, but then was reminded why I don't stop by more often. I asked a few questions about a pastry that I remember they used to offer and I'm sure they were just answering my questions but I felt like I was asking stupid questions and was bothering them. One of them asked if I wanted a Nutella one and I was confused because I didn't ask for the chocolate one nor was there a sign for that option and all I saw from my pov was the ones without. I like that they have options for special occasion pastries, but I don't like walking out of there feeling like a dumbass or inconvenience.

Dagny's is probably my favorite coffeeshop in Bakersfield. I love the actual space and the…read moreatmosphere there. It's a large and open shop with a variety of seating options; cafe tables, old couches, random chairs. They also have a very long patio with tons of outdoor seating. There is an eclectic and vaguely punk sort of vibe. It's clean and welcoming, but not overly polished. It's comfortable and inviting. Feels like an old-school coffeeshop from the 90s. The people who work there are also super friendly and happy to answer questions. There coffee is great and I love both the hot and cold options. The most recent time I was there I had an iced coffee and a pretty decent breakfast sandwich with eggs, cheese, and bacon on an everything bagel. It was tasty and came out quickly. The bacon was chopped up into the egg, which I liked. They also recently started selling these incredible cinnamon rolls from a local bakery called Just Cinnamon. It happened to be a Friday the last time I was there so I brought a caramel pecan roll home to share with my wife. We loved it! Dagny's has great coffee, good breakfast options, and an awesome space for hanging out. I really enjoy sitting there to read or work remotely.

This place is a local legend. It is a rustic coffee shop on a downtown corner. It is the…read moreunofficial creator's meet up spot. They backroom has been used by many photography groups for meet ups. I saw my photo on a magazine cover for the first time in my life here, of course I stole that magazine and I still have it. The barista is cool and sweet. She got my order quickly and it was so well made. I got a oat milk latte. It was bitter, it was sweet, comes in an unassuming cup with a wild texture. I wind up talking to an interesting lady who turned out to be a fellow photographer. Always a fun time at Dagny's.

I ordered pink champagne cupcakes Friday for my friend's birthday today. Got a call early this…read moremorning saying they didn't have enough cupcakes for my order. What?!? The reason I ordered last week was to make sure I got the treats that my friend calls "cupcakes to die for!" I showed up early to pick up my order. I was ready to run to another Smith's if my order wasn't complete. The nice woman working there said she was able to fill my order completely. Whew! Not sure why those cupcakes are so hard to get. Worth the hassle though. My friend was very happy with them.

A Bakersfield must visit. They have iconic smiley face cookies, incredible donuts, and of course…read morethe champagne cake is the best thing to have ever been made. Service is always quick and friendly.