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Molly J's

3.7 (176 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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pricing problems revealed on menu
Adrianne G.

Food is good but wtf is up with their menu pricing? Not only high-priced add-ons, but the egg price for two versus one is ridiculous.

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Joseph R.

Order Chicken fried steak for breakfast and a large Pepsi. $20. This was a waste of money. I ordered eggs over medium. They were busted open and over cooked. The chicken fried steak barely had gravy on it and the box was just full of their country potatoes. I ordered for pickup. If you're looking for a country breakfast I don't recommend this place.

Joe G.

Have been passing this place often when going to the store so decided to stop and get some dinner. This is a nice diner which Reminds me of one back in Whittier my grandma and I would go to back in the day. Food was delicious and more than enough to satisfy my hunger. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy and corn. This was their daily special. I would definitely come back to try other items and want to try their breakfast next. Service was great and staff was very helpful and courteous. Would definitely come back. If in the area give them a try.

Elvira M.

First time here. It's a beautiful Monday. 9:45am Greeted and seated very quickly. The food is extremely soft. And my eggs Benedict were very basic. Soggy muffin. I can definitely see why I see lots of elderly folks in here. Which is great: so if you're trying to accommodate your friend, or Family on the super soft food here is the place. I thought of denture wearers. A place they can feel comfortable eating. Not so savory. Not very good Our waiter was okay. Didn't really go out of her way to help us naviagte the menu We told her it was our first time here and gave us each time very little time to think of Our order. She kept coming asking if we were ready when we weren't she seemed very annoyed and bothered. The restrooms smell they need a good air freshener Will I return no Didn't like my food low quality flavor Portions are big but larger disappointment

Happy Mother's Day! My son took me out to breakfast. Ava R. Our server was very dry and semi rude throught the entire meal. Food was okay. The potatoes were horrible. Dry as if we asked for crispy fries. To top it off, they were handing out carnations to the "Mother's". Guess who ddidn't get one. Yep. You guessed it the only Black mom in the restaurant. Kudos to the other servers who honored the Mother's at their tables. I watched her go to all her other tables handing them out with grace. Sad, but a true reality.

French toast and breakfast burrito with a side of hash browns.
Maggie J.

The service is quick and amazing! This is my second time coming here. The food is great but could be better. You do get big portions and the prices are not bad either. The environment is cozy and quick parking too. They had breakfast, lunch and dinner available at 9am on Sunday.

David M.

This is the spot for us when we go up to all the national parks in the Sierra Nevada. We usually stop here to have breakfast/lunch as our last "real" meal before our camping our backpacking trip. Overall, the food is decent for a typical local/home feel diner. The people there are great. Our server Rebecca was very attentive and detail. She was also very friendly, calm, and efficient in getting our food and our bill. Will definitely come back again as always.

Half eaten hamburger steak and eggs.  I like my meat rare and they cook it perfectly over a flame broiler.  Yum
Rob L.

One of my favorite places in Bakersfield for breakfast. My favorite meal is a hamburger steak with eggs. I have eggs scrambled with some cheddar cheese and green onions. I asked for my hamburger steak rare and actually cook it correctly. Use a higher quality meat, tastes like ground chuck cooking on a flame broiler so it has that flame broiled flavor. I get cottage cheese instead of potatoes and biscuits and gravy. Excellent food and the service is also wonderful. The manager is always working right alongside with the waitresses to insure the customer is taken care of.

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the friendly staff, classic diner ambiance, and large portions.

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Lots of memories here and a couple things have never changed great service great food!!!

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foods delicious,customer service amazingggg and vey family friendly highly recommend!

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Great cafe, family atmosphere, little high on prices, but the food is hearty and good. Best known for breakfast menu.

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9 years ago

Excellent food. Excellent service. Great senior menu. Just an all round relaxing and fun place to eat.

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Every time I eat here it's always delicious! It's hard to find little country cafes to have a good breakfast at.

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Great food! Great prices! Wonderful service. More of a seniors hang out, but that's no problem. Worth the trip everytime.

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Love love this place. Very small but hospitality is amazing. The feel your at home and food is amazing.

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food and service is excellent, and very consistent. undoubtedly the best diner in town.

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Always great service friendly if your traveling through and like to try a good place it will be worth the stop.

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9 years ago

I have been going to this restaurant for the past 25 years,never was disappointed with the service or food,would recommend this highly.

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