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    Old River Donuts

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Pauline C.

    We stopped by for a quick to go breakfast to take to a friend's 10am football watch party. This place has a wide array of donuts to choose from but I typically crave a savory breakfast so I was excited to try some options out. I got a jalapeño ham & cheese croissant and it was AMAZING! The cheese was so oooey gooey and there was a fair amount of meat in it! The jalapeños were spicy but not over powering. Another breakfast hit was the breakfast croissant with egg, cheese? And bacon. The amount of egg in these sandwiches was impressive! The cheese again was perfect as well. I can't tell if it's a cheese sauce or a super melty slice of cheese. Regardless this is on my radar as an awesome quick breakfast option! We got there before 10am on a Sunday but they were sold out of the football shaped donuts which was a bummer but not the end of the world. We tried the apple fritter and the maple bars. Everything was very delicious and the donuts were fresh. The service was great. They are bilingual and she made great and quick suggestions to get us in and out in a timely manner. The store is super clean but i didn't notice any seating so it's definitely set up as a grab and go situation not so much somewhere to hangout and enjoy a coffee and donuts. Regardless i look forward to getting this place again. Next time I will try a coffee! Definitely check this place out for a great quick and yummy breakfast!

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    Maria N.

    We live nearby and frequent this shop. Not only is the customer service great every time, but the donuts are delicious!!! The space is new and clean and we appreciate that. There's plenty of parking out front too which is great. We come a couple of times a month bc the littles love coming to the donut shop and picking what they want! The employees always interact with my little ones as well so that's always nice! We're here all the time and will continue to frequent the location for the foreseeable future! Definitely recommend!

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    Jason Z.

    Old River donuts totally gets my sweet tooth! Their donuts are fresh, light and the selection at 2:00 PM was fantastic. I appreciated the light and airy texture and clean taste. The staff were cool and helpful. I have a new favorite, they exceed Angels and Fosters in my opinion.

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    Customer service was not it tonight. Very rude service, donuts AMAZING, and they were end of day donuts and still tasted amazing.

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    Mango Haus - Tortilla Española - omelette loaded with veggies served with side salad w/mango vinaigrette - delicious

    Mango Haus

    (300 reviews)

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    Service was great! Johnny our server was so helpful and attentive. The ambiance is welcoming and…read morerelaxed. I enjoyed the food and the stay. I met up with my lovely Yelp friend. She comes from LA so we meet halfway. She is so nice and so friendly. She really won my heart! This is the second time we meet in Bakersfield. I had this place saved for a while now so I was excited for the visit there. We got there and they sat us almost right away. They have a cute lobby before the entrance to the restaurant. There is an old telephone booth and Christmas decorations. Johnny brought us the menu and it was the lunch menu. I saw on line that they had some great food for breakfast and Te-see asked him about it. He told us they were still making breakfast so I got happy. I ordered a coffee with cream and he brought it in a little tray with the creamer on the side. The table was a little wobbly and the coffee spilled all over the tray. Luckily Te-see got that fixed with a sugar packet. Jonny brought me another tray with coffee and cream. Almost everything was plant base, some egg and chicken but definitely no red meat. Unless I didn't see it. So I ordered the chilaquiles rojos and my daughter the Happy-go-Lucky-bowl. Te-see got the torta española and slew got a pancake to shared. All the food came very fancy well presented. Almost like magazine perfect. I loved them. We were taking videos and pictures as we should like a truly Yelpers that we are. Haha! The food was so tasty and flavorful. I loved my chilaquiles. They were perfect for my palate. They were crunchy and still with the flavor of the sauce. So delicious. They came with a little bowl of beans from the olla. (Freshly cooked) Te-see mention that her torta española was great as well. It came with some green salad. And it did really look so good. My daughter got the Happy-go-lucky-bowl. I was surprised she liked it. It was so beautiful presented. Sorry I already mention that. But yes it was pretty. There was berries melon, pineapple. She said it was really good and filling. She couldn't finish it. The pancake we order to share was so healthy made with all the good grains like chia, hemp seed, brown rice, oat flour. So good. It had some bananas and berries on top. Really delicious. I want to go back again just writing about it. I may go back and order different things from the menu. The bathrooms are very clean. Also maybe restaurant is part of the hotel

    Came in, wasn't busy. Waitress took our drink and food order (two coffees, mind you). Waited 15…read moreminutes and never came. A party of 4 came after us who seemed to be friends with the waitress and we watched them get their drinks first. We just walked out. Terrible service, never got to try the food but the menu was very limited anyway as well.

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    Huevo House

    (86 reviews)

    This is honestly probably the best breakfast/brunch spot in town for the food. They have such an…read moreextensive menu with different food options for everybody. If you love breakfast foods, you definitely can't go wrong by going here. I always struggle with what to choose because everything is so good! If you have a sweet tooth, the B-N-W waffle which has banana, Nutella, and walnuts for the toppings would be a great choice. The chilaquiles with any choice of meat is incredibly flavorful and one of my favorites on the menu. I also appreciate their extensive drinks menu as you can choose anything from a michelada to a latte. At this specific downtown location, the service is always great. The servers are friendly, attentive, and always make sure you're satisfied with your food/drinks.

    It's always a struggle to find a breakfast spot that satisfies both me and my husband--he's always…read morein the mood for Mexican food, and I'm always craving a classic American breakfast. We finally decided to try Huevo House, and with a name like that I was expecting both cuisines, but I wasn't expecting the Mexican flavors to be this good! The menu was a decent size--one side for breakfast and the back for lunch. I didn't look at the lunch side, but the breakfast options were great: plenty to choose from without feeling overwhelming. They serve pozole on Fridays and Saturdays and menudo on Sundays. The pozole was full of flavor and honestly one of the highlights of our visit. Thank goodness we finally found a place that satisfies us both! I ordered the Country Benedict and he ordered the Brunchiladas--both dishes were delicious and came in generous portions. We also tried the Abuelita Latte and the Mazapán Latte. Both were very good, just on the sweeter side, so if you're not into sweet coffee definitely ask for half sweet. Our server was attentive and informative. She took great care of us and even made conversation, which added to the overall experience. Overall, such a good visit. We'll definitely be back!

    Scrambled - Sides with the pancakes

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    (205 reviews)

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    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.

    Scrambled is a POPULAR MEXICAN-AMERICAN BRUNCH SPOT w/ delicious fusion meals and warm coffee to…read morekickstart the day. It's not a shock that this is one of the TOP places to eat on Yelp's Central Valley - South list. You'll immediately notice Scrambled's Yelp award at the check-in table. Here's why they have an award: Upon arrival, you'll notice Bakersfield locals come here. We waited about 20 mins as it was quite full inside and we arrived during a Saturday morning (on Valentine's Day). All sorts of guests visit, families, couples, seniors etc. I overheard the regulars say there's excellent mimosas here, I didn't try them but they looked good. Each patron had something positive to say and had a fun little story about their visit to Scrambled. As for my meal, my Mom and I both got cafe de olla which is essentially a Mexican blend of coffee with a hint of cinnamon. Fantastic! Next, I knew this place was known for its Mexican breakfast AND scrambles, so I decided to try the best of both worlds. I ordered a chile verde scramble. The flavor was really good, everything felt homemade. The meat could've been slightly more juicy, but everything worked so well I didn't mind it. The ambiance was moderately noisy, yet relaxed. I got an authentic cafe vibe here as my Mom and I were able to hold a conversation without having to raise our voices. My Mom said she got an authentic Mexican cafe vibe, I can see it! Everyone was super sweet and professional, I felt right at home.

    Cafe Smitten - Moroccan eggs  Cheddar scone  Earl grey pie

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    (1k reviews)

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    One our favorite spots in Bakersfield to grab a quick lunch or even just a snack and a beverage…read more The ambiance is nice and relaxing. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, have a business lunch, or grab a table and study or get work done. Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. It's already become one of our regular spots! Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

    Such a beautiful day to enjoy the downtown location of Cafe Smitten! We grabbed a table on the…read morepatio, and it felt so peaceful with the overhanging trees and birds in the background -- the perfect little escape right in the city. Service was quick and genuinely friendly. I always go for the quinoa bowl, and today it was especially good -- the sweet potatoes were perfectly crispy. Paired it with a chai latte that had just the right amount of spice. We decided to splurge on a sweet waffle, and I'm so glad we did. The matcha whipped cream was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my favorite downtown spots!

    Old River Donuts - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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