food/drinks: every drink i've tried has been amazing. the…read moreflavor are made with creativity and love. my current favorite is the PUMPKIN ICED WHITE CHOCOLATE COLD BREW, limited time! my usual latte is matcha and banana. i can never stop sipping. their breakfast burritos are just as good (and they even have vegetarian options!). honestly, it's better to spend your buck here than at the local starbucks. you can taste the quality and care. service: the staff are peaceful, kind, and genuinely authentic. they always make you feel welcome, and it's refreshing to see people who actually enjoy what they do -- not overworked like corporate chains. environment: the space is cozy, open, and beautifully decorated with a western theme. it's perfect for studying, hanging out, or a calm brunch. there's also a small shopping corner with handmade items -- earrings, knitted coffee covers, plants, and other cute finds. clean bathrooms, lots of seating, and an overall warm vibe. this is hands down my favorite café toshafter. if only it were a little closer, i'd be here every day -- but honestly, it's worth the drive every time. #supportlocal

Good food. Now the food portions are smaller while their prices have skyrocketed. Good little…read morecoffee shop.

I was in the mood for some pizza that wasn't from a chain, I thought Giovanni's would satisfy that…read morecraving. First, I have to mention that Giovanni's is, literally, a mom and pop operation. The couple that run this restaurant are extremely sweet and kind. When we arrived at the restaurant, they were a bit busy and the food was coming out a bit slow because there was a large party ahead of us. The waitress/owner was very apologetic and kept our drinks full and the baskets full of delicious bread rolls while we waited. When our pizzas came out, both owners brought them to us and were very sincerely sorry about the delay. The pizza itself was not very good. It reminded me of pizza you'd get at a buffet or cafeteria. We tried both the pepperoni and combination pizza, they were both lacking in flavor. The middling pizza aside, everything else was fantastic! Their pineapple fried rice was a delicious treat with all the flavors mixing together and elevating the dish. Their carrot cake is still delicious as well. Parking was ample and the restaurant was immaculately clean and well maintained. This place still has that charm that would make for a great date night. I went the other route and took a bunch of noisy kids... still charming! The only thing keeping this place from being perfect is their pizza, everything else is fantastic.

Wife stopped on the way home from work and picked up my order. Very good, loved it allread more

Let me say this was a total surprise to my taste buds. Coworker recommended this little hidden…read morespot. I have been in this area for the last 10 years. Have never heard of this place. Ok on to the food... I tried a bacon cheeseburger, cheese-sticks, teriyaki chicken, and barbecue chicken. The presentation of the burger is lacking, however I bit into it and the flavor was amazing. Do not let the look fool you. The cheese-sticks were super crunchy and fat. So good but wish they offered marinara instead of ranch. Barbecue chicken was bold and beautiful and little spicy but lacked a little flavor. On the flip side the teriyaki looked blah but was amazing in taste. Service was friendly, and quick. Ambiance is that if little roadside burger joint. Nothing fancy but food is great. New fav lunch spots. Oh and prices were cheap!

Stopped by for a quick bite not to familiar with Shafter but burger factory was on the map friendly…read moreservice quit and nice location prices weren't to bad would definitely recommend.

The Red Wagon Cafe is a fantastic spot with a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. The menu…read moreoffers a great variety, the portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and well prepared. The staff is friendly, attentive, and provides excellent service that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch, it's a place worth visiting. I highly recommend The Red Wagon Cafe and look forward to coming back!

We were hungry and looking for a local mom and pop place to eat so I jumped on Yelp and found this…read moreplace on the map. I found this place and we had like 40 minutes to get there before they closed. As we started to drive there we were wondering if the GPS was taking us on a wild ride because we ended up driving on some rural roads and thought, there's no way there's a restaurant back here but a few minutes later we arrived to a cute rustic looking caboose looking café. The interior was authentic and rustic and even smelled like real food being cooked on a griddle smell. Our waitress came right over and welcomed us to sit wherever we want to. Their menu was homemade country filled items. I ordered the Club Sandwich which was their daily special and I went with their potatoe salad which is something I don't like to order because it's one of those items that I'm never really sure if its going to be homemade or store bought. My husband went with the cheeseburger and fries. It didn't take long for our meal to arrive. I loved how the plates didn't match, just like at home lol, and the potato salad was homemade and it was good. My Club Sandwich was good and the vegetables were California fresh. My husband said his cheeseburger was cooked right and tasted like it was cooked on a seasoned grill. I definitely know if when we are back in the area, we definitely will be coming back to this little spot.

I read the reviews before I went. There were some mixed. Both good and bad. So I thought I would…read moretry this little place for myself. Scott, the owner, was my server, his wife, the cook. Did not get to meet her, she was to busy, but Scott was awesome. Great sense of humor and very attentive. He knew everyone that walked in the door, except me of course. My first time there, but not my last. The atmosphere was friendly and casual. Had egg rolls, and the China Cuisine meal. The China Cuisine has, Sweet and Sour Chicken Chunks, BBQ Ribs, Fried Shrimp, Fried Rice and Cantonese Chop Suey. Extremely good. I highly recommend this place in Shafter California.

Went tonight as have been hearing they have good chicken fried steak . Yes they do and must say it…read morewas very good! They don't have country gravy , but the gravy was very good! Glad we went and will have again. Thanks Scottie for the great service

I was craving that "greasy diner" burger kind of meal so I visited the Golden Bull as it is close…read moreto my home and I didn't have to go into town and deal with 5:00 traffic. I arrived around 5:15pm and there were a couple of cars in the parking lot. I expected to see patrons in the seating area however, it was empty. Their hours are 6am to 6pm so I felt kind of bad showing up 45 mins before closing. The staff was very kind and friendly and didn't show any signs of being bothered that I was there. I was out by 5:30 to take my food home. I ordered a Jr. Cheeseburger for my son, nothing on it, just meat and cheese. I didn't specifically say "no sauce" so it did have some thousand island type sauce on it. Honestly, my son had no idea and ate almost all of it before he opened it and saw it and suddenly didnt like it. (He liked it, he just doesn't like things to be different) perfect size for a child's burger. A little bigger than a McDonald's burger. My husband ordered the pastrami which comes with pickles and mustard. He added Swiss cheese and says it could have used a little more than what they added. According to him it was good, but nothing remarkable and it had plenty of meat. No negative comments. I had the bacon cheeseburger which came with chopped lettuce, tomato, pickles, and that Thousand Island type pink sauce. The burger was good, it had the taste I was craving. That flat grill char really hit the spot. My burger was drippy. There was one large tomato slice that fit the entire burger. I had to drop some of the lettuce out because it kept falling out anyway and I wanted to have more of the other flavors pop. There was about two slices of bacon and only 3 pickle chips. I personally love pickles so I would ask for extra next time. I also ordered a large fry and large onion ring to share. I preferred the fries over the onion rings but both were good. I like BBQ sauce with my onion rings but I was not a fan of their BBQ. I don't know how to explain the flavor. It was a runny sauce and had almost this Mexican spice flavor to it. I mixed some ranch with it and I liked it better that way. I also ordered a piece of baklava. They said they get other from someone who makes it at home. Risky? Maybe. Worth it? Oh yeah.

Well get ready, country bumpkin, for a burger worth the journey. This sweet and lovely spot, with…read morecountry music playing and hand painted scenes on the wall will melt your heart. The colossal burger is freakin delish; pastrami and ground beef with special sauce and melted cheese. Get the combo and have some phatty steak fries and a soda drink. I love the service and the style of this place. Even the drive out there is good for the soul. I highly recommend Golden Bull. Its become my new favorite spot to eat and enjoy some peace of mind.

Great service. Plenty of parking. Good variety menus. There's a tv on showing a kids movie…read more There's bathroom for guests. Tables and chairs to eat inside. Food was good Hamburger with fries. Pastrami sandwich. BUT after eating I looked around and got a stomach ache. Grossed me out. The place is filthy. The once white chairs are filthy. The floor and along walls filthy. Look up. The vents are clogged with probably oily dust. Spider webs live above your head. Toilet is gross hold your breath inside. Don't tough anything without protecting yourself with stacks of toilet paper. They should close for a day are two, do some cleaning, painting and concentrate on hygiene. I won't return.

I ended up getting a kids meal bc I was not that hungry. Its 4.99 plus tax. The burger was plain…read more It had the patty, special sauce and a pickle between two perfectly toasted buns. The burger was surprisingly good! flavored well! The fries were perfectly crispy with seasoning salt. Fire!