I was craving a burger and being in Bakersfield there are many options. On the way to this specific location this restaurant is right next to a Carls Jr. which was our first choice for something quick but my partner and I decided to support a local business instead so we chose to walk the few extra steps to Mossman's. Located in what used to be a bowling alley which adds a sort of classic ambiance to the experience. Boy, am I glad with our decision. It was not so busy and we sat at a dimly lit booth where we were greeted by very polite and pleasant waitresses. They were quick to take our order and our meal wasn't long before it was ready. I ordered the Ortega burger while my partner ordered the bacon cheeseburger. Both excellent. The Ortega burger I highly recommend over the Ortega burger at Tiny Marie's (also located in Bakersfield) this Ortega burger was juicy and perfectly seasoned. They do cut their tomatoes a bit thick but that's great since I love tomatoes. The fries were okay but definitely elevated with their delicious ranch that I mixed with buffalo sauce for my own kick (highly recommend trying this mix) we didn't even ask but the waitress brought us seasoning salt which paired delightfully with the fries and burger. The burger also comes with a pickle spear (hell yeah) our drinks were constantly refilled and combined with air conditioning for this Bakersfield heat, it was a great experience. Excellent customer service and great food! Would choose this over Carls Jr any-day and the prices are not far off so support your local business and have yourself a treat at the Bakersfield classic, Mossman's Cafe. read more

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I met for breakfast with a large group of friends and everyone was extremely happy with their meals. From Biscuits&Gravy, bacon & eggs to French toast they were all raving with delight. The service was top notch!!! Courteous, considerate with conversations happening and incredibly quick. She was in high gear the entire time. (You don't see that very often these days) I will definitely be back and encourage friends and family to put Mossman's at the top of their list for breakfast and lunch spots. Mossman's gets 5 stars from me!!!!! read more

Ok, now I won't be back. Not because of the service, the waitress was great. But the food was awful! The fish and chips were soggy and tasted fishy! I'm sorry but cod is not suppose to taste fishy! We assumed it must have been old. Being it was a Sunday. Lemon couldn't even cover up that nasty taste. The tartar sauce tasted like mayonnaise. The fries were cold and had no flavor. It's also sad to say but the onion rings were burnt! My daughter had the phillie and she had to ask for au ju so she could dip it in something because it had no flavor. They weren't all that busy. I don't know what it's like during the week, but they better do something or they will fail in this neighborhood. read more

Mossman's Kitchen - Burnt fish , fries, coleslaw, bread, and butter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We just had breakfast and the service and food were outstanding! Eggs cooked perfect, country potatoes cooked with onions and red & green bell peppers was an absolute surprise and amazing! Bacon thick cut and perfectly cooked. Han steak and hash browns super!! I would not expect anything less from Mossman's! Price's were great, 2 eggs, choice of 2 bacon, 1 sausage or 1 ham, hash browns or country potatoes, with choice of toast, Mossman's famous pancake, or biscuits and gravy just $12.99! Can't wait to come back!! read more

We have been a couple times since they moved. First time on a Friday had an unbelievable clam chowder it was delicious and I'm a Massachusetts raised and have had the best but this is definitely equal and wonderful. My husband and I went this morning for breakfast and had the most delicious chicken fried steak and took enough home for a dinner definitely the best. Thank Mossman's for wonderful food and always excellent service. Phil and Diane read more

Food is great 5 The inexperinced employees, service, speed of which a normal meal should take being extended ruins the experience for me. Even call ahead ordering has me regretting giving another chance. 2 Good luck mossman's read more

Food was amazing and fresh staff are nice . Finally a good place to eat breakfast in the southwest

Went in on Thursday 5-29-25 we waited about an hour to get seated, she took our order. An hour later I asked when will we get our food she said a party of 40 came in early and they came first- wait they came in early push us back so we left and went to Jack in the Box. I will not go back to this location. They didn't even let us know that it would take an hour or longer to be served. read more

We went on a Friday at 5:30. We had about 3 tables of ppl in our group. We arrived prior to the dinner rush, knowing we needed to be out of there by 6:30ish. Took a bit for the waitress to take our drink orders, but she was super nice. Our issues were not technically the waitresses fault. She was given a party of about 15 by herself, probably more than she was accustomed to. Our issues came from the kitchen. We ordered appetizers & dinner. The onion rings were over cooked. Out of our group, the 2 who ordered 1st never got their order. My friend ordered a salad & added a few items with dressing on the side. When we said she hasn't received it, the waitress said she went to the kitchen & was told that when someone attempted to deliver it, we said it wasn't ours. That never occurred. When she gave it to my friend, it was wilted, smothered in dressing & has no meet, the original salad items that were supposed to be on it, only the extra toppings she requested. So she ate the avocado only. We had multiple orders of fish & chips that were over cooked. The kids food didn't come until last & the 1 burger bun was so black, burnt, it wasn't edible. I totally understand they just opened June 1, but this was unacceptable. I don't think they were prepared to open a full restaurant, rather than the bowling alley kitchen. If it continues to have poor food like we had, they'll go out of business quickly. The waitress was great. The manager could use a little work on customer service. Ambiance wise it looks just like it did as broken yolk. read more

The food was terrible-fish and chips-the fish has thick tasteless batter and hardly any fish inside-no seasoning on fries or in coleslaw-onion rings had too much batter and were cut way too big (like half an onion size) it just was not good and we will not be back! read more

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Good food good prices. Friendly service. When I order on the phone they are pretty accurate on the time it will be ready.

The breakfast is not my favorite in town I did enjoy the burgers they have definitely not in my top 3

I just took my mother-in-law here for the first time. The staff was very friendly and our food was tasty. Their menu is basic but it offers a little bit of everything. read more

First time I visit this place. The worst food and service ever! Their coffee tastes horrible and wasn't hot at all. We ordered the chicken fried steak and it was worst. It was too hard and rubbery to cut with a knife. The ham also tasted like an old dish towel. At the end of our meal, we waited at the table to pay and the owner, Rick Mossman, comes out and walks over and picks up the last of the dishes and he looks at my son and mumbles "our future dishwasher" as he walks away with attitude. Like this is something he does all the time. So unprofessional and racist! I will never give, recommend or support this venue again! On top of that, they don't tell you that they charge $2.50 service charge for payments on card. Will never go back again. If you decide too, just think that they may have treated someone you know the way we were treated. read more

The servers are great the service is fantastic the food is great down home food and smells Devine you feel at home

New Mossman's location is large, welcoming, and wonderful for big parties! The staff is incredibly kind and on it! Jenna was our waitress and she was so sweet! The food is outstanding. Came with my husband during Sunday morning. He ordered a pancake with ham and eggs and hash browns. I ordered chilaquiles (with no sour cream or cheese.) The perfect spicy flavorful new favorite breakfast meal of mine! Highly recommend! read more

Mossman's Kitchen - Chilaquiles (no cheese or sour cream) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This was at buena vista location. We had a retiree breakfast there. It was about 20 of us. The food was great, it came out pretty quickly and was delicious. Seating for large groups inside is kinda tight, they put us in a long booth and it's hard to get in and out of there. They do have a patio, but it was hot that morning and we didn't want to sit outside, although they do have fans out there. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because we had to wait for coffee and actually ended up serving ourselves ‍ Overall our experience was great and we/me will definitely be going back. read more

Mossman's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We placed our order online for seven different breakfast meals to be picked up at 8:15 am on a Saturday. Everything was wonderful and on time. Everyone enjoyed their meals and all agreed we would do this again. The service was friendly and they even brought it out to the curbside pickup for us. read more

New location on white lane and buena vista. The wible location is no more. Go-to fish and chips place in bakersfield read more

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Still everything is absolutely amazing best food we have had for well over 30+ years! Mossman has been making food for well over 100 years! Fish and Chips, Chicken Friend Steak, Tri Tip sandwich and budget salad exceptional food , cobblers, pies, everything is absolutely delicious! Highly recommended! Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. read more

Oof, the new location is a far cry from their catering reputation. I've now been twice, once for breakfast and once for dinner. Breakfast review first. The place was half empty yet our server never came to check on us. I kept having to walk up to the bar for refills / service. Not a good look when it's not even busy. The "world famous" pancakes were very mid as the kids say. Dinner was only a notch better because our server Jenna was so sweet and attentive. The food was still mediocre and I even got their famous fish n chips. It's a bummer, I really wanted a great place going into the old broken yolk location and now between this place and 19th hole across the street it's not looking great for a neighborhood spot. read more

Mossman's has been a household name the city of Bakersfield for years, and known by bowlers and our wiser citizens as just an all around good place to receive great service and chow down on some good comfort food. This has continued to be the case at their Buena Vista location. greeted with a smile, attentive staff, and great food. Clean, kind and wholesome! Thanks Mossman's! read more

Waited 1 hour!!! No food no service nothing! Didn't even fill up our drinks! Prepare for graduation accommodations! Absolutely unacceptable! Ruined our graduation brunch!! read more

Since moving to Bakersfield, I have heard repeatedly how I "must try Mossman's!" They claimed it was a "staple of Bakersfield", swearing the fish and chips were the best around. Now, I've been really focusing on being the healthiest version of myself. I'm working out every day and really making sure everything I put in my body is healthy and nourishing, so I opted against the fish & chips. Instead, I ordered the tri-tip plate with veggies. What I received was *passable* as tri-tip, but completely inedible. The veggies were drenched in some oil or something, so I really couldn't eat any of it either. I guess it's what I get for listening to "word of mouth". I'd feel just as silly running full speed into a brick wall and crying over the broken bones. Go to a coffee shop in the sketchy parts of Bakersfield, you're gonna get a sketchy coffee shop meal. It was giving "cockroaches in the fry oil probably" (not accusing them of having cockroaches in their fry oil-- just wouldn't be surprised.) and "was it really beef?" I'll say it since no one else will: Don't bother. You're better off getting gas-station bbq. read more

I used to go to the Broken Yolk Cafe with family and friends! Every weekend I could count on a Super Great Breakfast ! The service was great ! Friendly! Helpful! It was family friendly! I have visited Mossman's 5-6 times over the past few months. Disappointed. The food and service is terrible. I thought it was a one-off, as they say. But NO. It took a while to geta coffee, no spoon to stir the terrible cheap creamer they use ( Delight ). The menu is very limited and looks unappetizing. No steak and eggs! but rather a single small patty of sausage. dry and flavorless. HASHBROWNS were like MUSH !!! I about gaged on the texture. Chicken fried steak, not on the menu. tried the avocado toast... cold cherry tomatoes slapped on it with cold toast topped with cold over easy eggs. Sad !!! waffles ... cold. Coffee cup stayed empty til I ask for more. I remember spending $200-300.00 dollars for family breakfast, I was embarrassed! We went to Black Bear the following week. It was packed. Like Broken Yolk used to be. I gave Mossman's 6 chances before I said to myself, "NO MORE !" It's not the money that I spent, it's the great disappointment of wishing I hadn't gone there for knowing better. Sorry Mossman's, I live so close by and Black Bear is so much further away for me. You guys should step up your game! I'm sure by now you see you cliental has dwindled! Its not the economy, it's your "gas station" quality tasting food. Now I have to find a new place. I hate that! And I tried your fish n chips! all the talk! ya gotta try them! nope! Coconut Joes are better! and whole pieces not small pieces you guys serve. I am not a hater, honestly. I just think someone should step up and say something ! Make a change or you'll sink to the bottom. Have you tried the food there??? you should! It's your business. John M. read more

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and customer service! We have a large group of men that meet weekly at Mossman's Kitchen for early breakfast, and everything is absolutely great....especially the food and excellent service. We couldn't be any happier! 5-STARS! read more

The waitress was amazing! Great vibes. I think her name was Raquel? I know it started with an R! But customer service boosted this rating The fish pieces were dense and batter full of flavor! I asked for seasoning salt for the fries and they gave me some on the side love crinkle cut fries! And everything was hot first time trying and will return!! read more

Mossman's Kitchen - Fish & chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This is the place to go. Their food is really good. I been here during breakfast and their chicken and waffle is sooo good. They give you this maple syrup with jalapeño that just tops it off. I been here for lunch as well and their burgers are great. Good place to go with the family. The people that work there are also nice. Have not had a bad experience so far. I love it! read more

Best fish and chips in Kern County! Just wish that the price hadn't gone up to $17. then with tax & tip it's over $20. won't go as much now.... Always great service and love the booth seating! read more

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We have gone to Mossmans for lent. Their fish/fries are delicious and made well. The service is very friendly and quick to serve the food ambience is great. read more

Don't go here!! We went early to eat at 3:30 on a Wednesday we waited 15 minutes and no one came out from the back to seat us, I went to ask if anyone was working and instead of seating us immediately we were told by a (I assume) bus boy hold on hold on and went back to the kitchen and still no one came out. I will never go back even though the fish and chips is pretty good. read more

Ordered the Hawaiian Cod Dinner. Did not come with the vegetable of the day, mashed potatoes or fries and a dinner roll as stated. I did talk to them about the problem. They said that's how it comes. A small piece of fish on a small bed of white rice. Fish was fried, not grilled. I did get a small cup of meatball soup instead of the salad. Left disappointed. read more

Mossman's Kitchen - Hawaiian Cod Dinner did not come with vegetable of the day , roll , fries or mashed potatoes as stated. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

You should have kept the Wible Road location. The food was cold and rubbery meaning the fish, chips were cold and soggy, coleslaw awful. In my many years of dining at Westchester and wible road locations the Mossman's should give up the ship and retire. Stop doing what you are doing and go back to when your parents operated these locations with pride. You have lost your mind if you stay open. Public give this disaster a wide birth. read more

Fish and chips was good. Chicken fried steak was too thick and chewy-tough. Not good at all! Country potatoes nicely seasoned. Taco salad average. Chili was not my favorite. Overall fair-average food. Great service. I will try one more time and order something different. read more

Went here for lunch yesterday and had the original Fish and chips. It was very good! It came with a huge dinner roll and butter! I couldn't finish my food and took part of it home. The coleslaw was a little bland for my liking. We also enjoyed a delicious pineapple mimosa! The service was great! The food was delivered to us quickly and we sat and enjoyed our visit without feeling rushed which we appreciated! We will come back again! read more

Always been a huge fan, growing up downtown. The fish and chips are simply THE BEST!! I love how thin and soft the batter is on the fish; you actually get huge bites of cod. The new place is big, welcoming and equally delicious!! read more

It may seem like faint praise to say they do simple well...but it is not. Simple can be one of the hardest things to pull off. I went there because I'd loved their fish and chips they served at their previous locations in the bowling alleys. They had long been my go-to for F&C here in Bakersfield. The quality is just as good as it ever was. Sorry if the review is a little one note, just the Fish and Chips, but I can't say I've ever had anything else from them. I am sure they have other good things, but the Fish are just that good. I keep telling myself saying I'll try something else, but find I lie to myself about that. The only slight negative I can say is their Coleslaw is bland. Not bad, just bland. But the coleslaw is not a make or break of the meal to me. The ambiance is just that of a good coffee shop. Nice, clean, nothing bad to say about it. If you are looking for more in a coffee shop you might want to reconsider your metrics. read more

Giving them a benefit of the doubt since it's Sunday and the place was full.... Food was just ok. The fish and fries were cold, the garden salad was smothered with dressing that it didn't look fresh. The pancake was overcooked. I am sure it was a busy day. Servers were very nice and helpful though it took us sometime to get syrup for our pancake. Ambiance is nice. Place was clean. I think location is great and potential is awesome for Mossman's coffee shop. I am sure my experience would have been good on a weekday. Will come again another time. Thanks guys. read more

My family & I went here this morning. It was packed for Father's Day, but we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. Our server was really good! Checked up on us a lot! There was an older lady going around each table checking on everyone and giving the men keychains for Father's Day! She was adorable and so very sweet! It seemed like we waiting a long time for the food, but again it was packed! I got the goober sandwich and it was delicious! The meat was so thick and very tender! We will definitely be back! read more

Love Mossman's! Best fish & chips, the sandwiches are great, but the garlic fries are my FAV! Also, yummy breakfast & desserts. Recently, used them to cater a party for 50 & everything was so good and they made the set up look so nice. Amanda is the best to work with & makes sure you don't forget anything and will give you ideas to make your menu work! You just can't go wrong with Mossman's, truly a one stop shop of goodness! read more