Carla's Café feels like stepping back into a simpler time--when fresh ingredients, homemade…read morerecipes, and genuine hospitality were the heart of every meal. In a world that moves fast, it's comforting to know there are still hidden gems like this that remind us how food is meant to taste: fresh, flavorful, and made with care. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed like family. Every bite reflects the kind of quality and attention that's becoming harder to find these days. Places like Carla's Café don't just serve food--they help brighten your day and give you a small moment to slow down and enjoy something real. Grateful to still have spots like this in our community. Easy 5 stars.

First time here for about 3 years today we ordered the chicken fried steak with a pancake side and…read morethe ham and egg breakfast with the additional pancake as they were out of biscuits when we arrived.The food was good overall, the chicken fried steak and the pancakes stood out has the best offerings to ham steak was a little thin but not super salty it had a good taste but not necessarily a "ham steak" all in all they offer a great selection. I hear the burgers here are very good and seen a lot of people with the burger in their hand mostly construction workers that were there at the time .The portions were smaller than I expected for a country cafe, but just enough to almost leave us satisfied. The coffee had a unique taste. I wasn't a fan at first, but after my second cup, it really grew on me and turned out to be a very good cup of coffee. Be sure to arrive before 9:30 a.m. because they can run out of biscuits by then. We arrived at 10:15 and by time they took our order we were told they were out of biscuits. The dining room is also small, seating only about 20 people at most. Carla's Cafe is a little out of the way for me, and probably for most people, but it's well worth the trip. Overall, I'd give Carla's Cafe 4 out of 5 stars. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying a few more entrees.

Amazing service! food was good and dessert was a plus! Big Shout Out to Ismael! The best server of…read morethe night! definitely recommend!

Very good service! We had Ismael help us out and he was very kind and gave us complimentary food…read moreand was overall very nice to us. 100% Recommend ‼

This was my first time having breakfast at Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe, and it did not disappoint. I…read moreordered the eggs breakfast with ribeye steak, hash browns, and a pancake for $21. The food was delicious overall. The hash browns weee a little soft, though I could have asked for them crispy. They also offered homemade salsa, which isn't spicy but adds a nice depth of flavor. Service was excellent-the waitresses were very friendly and kept the coffee coming. The diner was packed with a small line out the door, so I recommend arriving early if you want to be seated promptly. Overall, an excellent experience with fair pricing.

I have been in Bakersfield for 32 yrs now, I am 40 and this was the very first time coming to this…read moreplace. I honestly can't believe it took a horrible experience at a new establishment to finally bring me here. Customer service is a 10/10 Coffee is a 10/10 Cobbler is a 10/10 but I will say I enjoyed the blackberry cobbler so much more. My baby had the Chicken and Waffle 10/10. The waffle has a similar taste to a fresh waffle cone, so you don't need so much syrup. Double bacon cheese burger with veggies on the side was ordered by my teenager and I must say this is one of the BEST BURGERS BAKERSFIELD HAS TO OFFER! The fries were seasoned perfectly and the meat tasted so fresh, plus the bacon was cooked to perfection 10/10. My big boy ordered the hot links, eggs with county potatoes 10/10 We ordered over medium and they did not disappoint. We arrived a bit late because the biscuits were sold out, so he got some french toast instead 8/10. I ordered the county fried steak which I was amazed on how delicious it was and the gravy was great 10/10 I also received country potatoes and eggs 10/10. Bakersfield has resturants that offer country potatoes but unfortunately most places fall short, this place is on point with their seasoning. As you can tell by the pictures my kids left happy and full. This place is so welcoming and the interior is cute, plus their restrooms are super clean. I am such a foodie and I identify as a bigback lol So I will be making this my new go to place, because there is so much more I want to try and they didn't fail my taste buds.

The service was amazing and so was the food!! The two lady's working had the best service and were…read morevery nice,helpful, and patient considering it was my first time there. I would definitely recommend!!!

We stopped in Bakersfield during a road trip and were looking for a good brunch spot. The 24th…read moreStreet Cafe came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. I had the shrimp omelet with arrabbiata sauce. It had a nice spicy kick, and the shrimp were clearly good quality. Aramis ordered the Texas chili and really enjoyed it. A great road-trip brunch stop. We'd definitely come back when we're in Bakersfield again.

What a great time meeting Fellow Yelper/ friends Michael and my best friend Libby for breakfast…read more Warmed my heart that he drove all this way. We got to visit and eat delicious food. Service is always great. I ate the grits, sausage and English muffin. Yummy! 7/4/2026

Small local Breakfast joint!…read more Excellent suits and Gravy and Multi Grain Pancakes. I had the Steak and Eggs with hash-browns, extra crispy, and 2 multi-grain pancakes. The steak was cooked perfectly and cakes were bomb! My son had the Eggs Benedict with hash-browns extra crispy. He devoured it! Our Buddy had the southern breakfast with biscuits and gravy. A third plate devoured. The restaurant probably seats close to 40, but it was packed all morning and several local are showing up for take out. The service was outstanding, our server was always checking on us. Defined give it a try if passing through, you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

A great stop for breakfast. Wonderful food and staff to match! The orders came out quickly and the…read moreservings were generous. Worth the stop if you're ever near Kernville!

Everything here is delicious! Amazing service and the pastries are to die for. Will def be coming…read moreback and highly recommend!!!

Loved coming here after work to get something nice to drink!…read more The John lewis was a personal fave for a person trynna hit protein goals and not feel guilty a shame that the hours are no longer the same and i won't be able to come anymore :/

Love this place! I don't come here enough, but occasionally I make my way out here. I highly…read morerecommend this place for breakfast/brunch. Every time I have visited during brunch hours they were not that busy, I noticed that towards lunch time it gets pretty busy, so if you're curious about this place then I think the best time is around 9am-1pm ish from my experience. I didn't know how to feel when they transitioned Vita Vegan out since I had absolutely loved Vita Vegan, but so far the change has been great. Our whole office recently came to have lunch and staff was super friendly. Our server was very pleasant and we had no wait time; however, we came during lunch rush so it took a little time to get our food which is fine since our whole office came out together as a team. I don't have a favorite yet, but I have not had a bad experience. Everything we have tried so far has been delicious and they give large portions so you can have your leftovers later. Restroom was clean which is always a plus and is a good sign of a clean restaurant. If you haven't stopped by yet, this is your sign to go check them out! The prices are really good and not expensive, food is delicious, staff is great and the restaurant is clean!

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.