Came in around 12:00pm as a party of 3 and only had about a 10-minute wait, which wasn't bad at…read moreall--especially since the food came out super quick. Addison was an amazing server--friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond. I ordered the backyard plate and it was delicious. Will definitely be back! Cute patio as well, such a nice breeze get through!

Came in as a party of 2 for Easter Sunday and had such a great experience! Our server, Addison, was…read moreabsolutely amazing--so friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I ordered the spicy toast and it was top tier--so flavorful and definitely something I'd come back for! I also love that this place is locally owned, it makes the experience feel even more special. Highly recommend!

Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Speakeasy vibe. An absolute must check out when spending time in Bako. Food is excellent,…read moreconsistent and reasonable pricing. Service attentive and waiters/waitresses pleasant and happy to serve. This is a go to spot for anyone traveling through Kern County.

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.

Food was ok. Biscuits are not the business and I didn't realize it until we were leaving but they…read moredo lean right. They pancakes were mehhhh. the service was good but I would not be back. Clean establishment if that matters.

This is the only the second time I have been here and each time it has delivered! Their food has…read morenot disappointed me yet. This time we tried the croissant sandwich, the sunshine breakfast plate, and the French toast combo. When the French toast came out I was worried at first. It didn't look like it was cooked well enough but I was so wrong...it was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I was most excited about being able to order turkey bacon though. My daughter said her sandwich was good and my husband said his pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, eggs and potatoes were great. This place has some great food and I will continue to go and try something different every time.

I dropped by for brunch the other day and was excited to try out a new breakfast place. I'm a huge…read morefan of eggs benedict so that's pretty much my measuring stick for breakfast locations. The eggs were well poached, nice and runny yolk. The meat portion was good, it was a touch salty. Muffin was toasted well and the hash browns were good. The hollandaise sauce was a touch heavy on the lemon but I still enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly when I entered as well so the service was good. The setback for me was the price tag, it was almost $18 for just the benedict with hash brown, no drink or anything else. It's a bit high, I think for the quality and taste if it were a few bucks cheaper I'd give pretty high praise. Still, it was a pretty good experience and I'll probably give it another shot down the road.

Was in town for a few days and stopped by this local (ha ha ha) joint for a a quick brunch. We…read moreordered the all-american burger with the sweet potato fries, a loaded tuna sandwich, a cold brew, and a regular fresca (watermelon + other seasonal fruits that have been cold pressed). Everything was so phenomenal - the food was fresh and not super heavy, and since its farm to table, everything was so so delicious. Our server Jasmine was so attentive and sweet and made sure we had what we needed. Monique was also so kind and checked in on us frequently. From the quality of the food, the value of it, to the service of the restaurant, everything was great! Affordable, delicious, and overall such a pleasure to have been able to try this restaurant.

Food was delicious! Got a tri tip melt and chicken aioli sandwich. Food tasted great and left us…read morewanting more. We'd definitely come back. Everything was clean and spotless Heather reached out to make sure everything is A+ and I really appreciated that.

Great food and service! We had a very enjoyable dinner at their new location…read more We will be going back soon!

The food, service and ambiance is top notch. The new restaurant building has a lot more seating…read moreand the patio area is much larger than the old location. My only gripe is the parking or lack there of. Very tight and small in the designated parking on the west side of the restaurant and we've found it difficult to find parking on 18th street. If they can improve and pave the dirt parking lot on the south side, that would help. However, that being said, it's still worth a visit.

I love the hoagies in Pismo and have been wanting to check out the one in Bakersfield. The…read morerestaurant has a fun surf vibe with lots of seating. We ordered the Freddy split to share. The portions here are large and the service was fast. The Freddy is basically a Pismo wrap but sandwich style. The tri tip was tender and the roll was soft and delicious. You also can't go wrong with a $2 RedStripe. I can't wait to go back to check out their daily specials.

My youngest and I were in the area and she suggested Hoagies. I wasn't impressed when we came the…read morelast time but she's sort of picky so in we went. This time around, I decided to try out the fish sandwich and my daughter wanted the club sandwich. She absolutely loved her sandwich which is great because as I mentioned...super picky kid. Me on the other hand, not impressed at all with the fish sandwich. First impression was it did look super fresh. The lettuce looked crisp and fresh and the fish was poking out of the sandwich which means good portions. But the fish was a bit dark, suggesting either old or dirty grease or cooked too long? Either way it was bland. I ended up having to douse it with a mixture of tarter, malt vinegar, ketchup and Tabasco sauce. I feel as though since this is a fish restaurant that is from the coast, the fish should be their best dish. But this is twice now that it has failed to impress me.

I am here for the breakfast burrito, and only the breakfast burrito. Don't ask me about anything…read moreelse about this place because I have no idea. How's the pancake? *shrug, How's the drinks? Never had them, How's the bathroom? Clean. Now the burrito, let me just tell you about this. Perfectly wrapped, filled with hashbrown, eggs, sausage, avocados, cheese, delicious drippy brown goodness. GOD I LOVE THIS BURRITO. I order this log every chance I get. PS: get the salsa with it too. If you have some pickled jalapenos at home, it pairs well. Girlie next to me says the chilaquiles are good too. Her buds are good. You can trust her. I wouldn't know, I only eat the burrito. Breakfast burrito.

We were at a soccer tournament, we normally are not on this side of town. I am so happy we found…read morethis cute place online. Cute and cozy. Friendly staff. We went on Saturday around 8am for breakfast. Pricing is excellent. Food was excellent and great portions. Everything tasted very fresh. Avocado toast was delicious. Definitely recommend this place.

I've been here twice now. Here's things we love about it:…read morethey greet you right away when you walk in, it's clean, aesthetically pleasing, and close to the Fox Theater and The Well Comedy Club. The first time we came here, my husband and I came for dinner and drinks, both were amazing and the service was perfect. The server checked on us enough but not too much to make us feel rushed. Tonight we just went for drinks as we were in the area before the event we were going to started. My husband had an old fashioned and I had a lemon drop martini, we sat at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and her drinks satisfied the thirst.

Had higher expectations, but it was a solid 3/5. I ordered…read morethe spicy chicken sandwich, which a very thin piece of chicken, the spicy bbq was overpowering. Wish they did a standard crispy chicken sandwich with a thicker cut of the thigh, rather than pounding out the breast to be mostly breading. The side garden salad was very fresh and crisp. The service and drinks were decent, could be improved but not bad. It was kind of pricey for a cocktail - $18 for a Tito's vodka lemon drop. (They up charged for top shelf). It took 10-15 min to get our check after we stopped eating for a server to notice that we were done. Ambiance is cute, pretty causal. I would give it another chance if I'm in the area.

Excellent burgers and the fries are bomb, the wait staff very busy and still friendly and ready to…read moregive recommendations! Atmosphere is very nice

I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.