Pops Burger

What can I say? Soooo glad we stopped here at The Botanist for lunch today on our way to Paso…read moreRobles. My husband commented that it made him want to move to Bakersfield which made our server Emily laugh. Limited parking in back and some street parking. We walked in without a reservation at 11:15 on a Friday and were the first customers of the day. Great decor, dim lighting, vintage looking furniture which does not sacrifice comfort for artistry. Our cocktails and meals were spectacular: Botanist Fashioned: 5/5-the brown sugar cinnamon syrup added a spicy bite to each sip which was unexpected and fun. Watermelon Sugar High:4/5-refreshing with watermelon juice freshly made in house and an ice cube with mint frozen in it. Seared cauliflower: 4/5-great appetizer for 2. The crispy chicken sandwich and the Botanist smash burger:5/5-Both had super flavorful pickles and toasted buns which always add a lovely crunch to each bite. If you're ever in Bakersfield and are at least 21, this place is well worth it! We'll hopefully be back someday. Highly recommend!

Great drinks Service…read morewas mid no customers. Dark lighting good for couples. Good spot for a cozy connection.

Old timey decor in the restroom waiting area.

The mash!

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Pineapple Mint Fizz

Luna

Locally owned & operated

This was amazing. We will be back. everybody was so kind and the atmosphere fair is so beautiful…read more Everything is so nice in there. It helps me to decorate my new place. Totally my vibe.

Beautiful restaurant with the cutest accents! I'm jealous of all the pothos!…read more Food was delicious, I had the fish tacos with rice and beans and it was so yummy. The beans were a little heavy on the salt but otherwise the flavor was good. Our server was super nice and attentive. Can't wait to come back here! Parking is somewhat limited but it's worth it!

Sketch bathroom pose lol

Crispy Eggplant Burger w/side of fries ~ excellent

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Firestone Grill

4.4(1.5k reviews)

7.0 mi

As you open your car door, you can smell the meals cooking on the grill. Open the double doors the…read moresmell of bbq slaps you in the face. Order at the cash register and patiently wait for your # to be called as your stomach growls at you with hunger. But one thing at Firestone you never wait that long. Those cooks are amazing and fast and good at what they do. The screens in every inch of the building so that you can't ever miss your event. Bring all your friends after an event, work, of a tee off and cool down with a couple of cold draft beers that rotate constantly

I stopped by today and ordered my food to go, and the service was quick and efficient. The prices…read moreare also very reasonable, especially considering how generous the portions are. Of course, I had to try their famous tri-tip sandwich and added a side of fries. The sandwich was loaded with tri-tip, tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with their BBQ sauce. The fries were a great addition and made the meal even more filling. I also ordered the Southwestern salad with chicken, and when I opened the container, I was honestly impressed by how much food they packed in there. It was huge, fresh, and loaded with chicken, avocado, black beans, corn, peppers, and plenty of toppings. Definitely not one of those salads that leaves you hungry afterward! I also have to give Firestone Grill credit for the sauces. They gave me two large containers of BBQ sauce AND two generous containers of dressing. As someone who hates when restaurants give you one tiny sauce for an entire meal, I appreciated that more than I probably should. No sauce rationing over here! I did takeout this time, but they offer self-seating and have a full bar, so next time I definitely want to dine in, grab a drink, and enjoy the full experience

Interior

Pork Rib Meal Cobb Salad

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Jalapeño burger

Super Tom's Burgers

4.3(155 reviews)

9.1 mi

Super Tom's Burgers is one of those places you pass by multiple times driving down the street…read morewondering if it's good. It's a little fast food joint on the side of the road that is plain and simple. When we stepped inside, they were quick to attend to us. Seating options are very limited, so you might be better off taking it to-go. Luckily, there was a table available for us and we sat inside. My burger tasted fresh and was perfectly cooked! Now the best part, the zucchini fries! I loved their zucchini fries. They're some of the best I've had. Really enjoyed my experience here! Perfect spot to quickly grab a bite and head off to do shopping in the area.

No one can make zucchini or mushrooms the way Jolly Kone on Bell Terrace and Wible Rd. did…read more With that being out the way this was my first time here. Customer service was really great. Prices are a little outrageous, I ordered mushrooms, zucchini and a avocado double bacon cheeseburger with fries and a drink, it came out to $42 rounding up. The establishment is really clean. Wouldn't recommend mushrooms but the zucchini is okay. Gave this place a 4 because the service is really great and the burger did smack. Also I love me a good frie and their fries are really good!

Super Tom burgers

Double bacon cheeseburger

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That Smash Shack

3.9(77 reviews)

2.0 mi

If you're looking to get a smash burger in Bakersfield, That Smash Shack is the place to go. I…read moreasked them a little bit about their different burgers, but decided to go simple with my order. I've had others smash burgers, but this burger had a nice crispiness to it and wasn't overly greasy! I hate overly greasy smash burgers. The fries also had a nice crunch to it. I love the design of their food truck! It's very fun and the bright colors make it one you can't miss. Make sure to drop by this awesome food truck!

Well I can't give a review because we never got the chance to taste their food.. we were really…read morehungry and we wanted it delivered. Took us 1 1/2 hrs to figure out where our order went. We decided to download their app and order thru them directly. They couldn't find their drivers or they couldn't get a handle on them. Gave us a really bad taste. The food sounded good. But we will never know. Shame. Shame on us too for getting it delivered instead of going in. Hopefully I will get my refund. I attached a snapshot of what I wrote on their app. Good luck to them.‍ maybe we will give it a shot again... in a few months. But we will go in next time. ‍ 1) fix your phone numbers please. 2) pick better drivers/or don't use 3rd party drivers. Cuz they were bad.

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The California Burger

4.2(19 reviews)

6.2 mi

Fresh to order burger. Was a solid 7/10. Good flavor but just missing something and couldn't figure…read moreit out. The fries were really good. Finished those in seconds. The guys at the window were very friendly, never been there but they treated me like a regular. The wait was minimal. Which is great for a drive thru.

Little Mom and Pop drive-in spot on the east side of town. Great fries, tasty burgers and corn…read moredogs. We've been back a few times over the last couple weeks. Mom who is going through cancer treatments enjoyed the food, and when she wants to eat and have a treat she gets what she wants/needs. Nice friendly staff and efficient drive thru experience

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2. Double Classic with cheese and bacon.

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Shake 'N Buns

3.8(297 reviews)

3.5 mi

My f*cking favorite burger spot…read more The monster burger is my order every time. I rave about this place to everyone I know, and encourage my people to stop here if they're taking a road trip to Vegas or LA from the bay. I finally tried the milkshakes this time around. The banana was ok, the pineapple was better. I like that it's not hella artificial. I love that they use real fruit bits. I'm not a huge fan of crinkle cut fries usually, but I like theirs. Why? Because they actually fry the fries to a crisp and then they're well seasoned. Yum. Every time I've come through, the girls working have always been really nice. Customer service is on point. I usually hit the drive thru and then park to eat. It's definitely a good place to people watch.. but I keep my doors locked lol. There's always a lot of movement on the street...

The food is so good here. Family and i drive from the other…read moreside of town just to eat here. Love the shakes and the customer service has been top tier! Outdoor seating is nice too.

Monster burger

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Locale Farm to Table Eatery

4.3(986 reviews)

7.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

8 years in business

This place is amazing. Great service, good vibes, and beautiful art. My friend and I went to eat in…read morethe gallery. Very respectable service and attentive as well. I recommend this place. The food was amazing as well, I got the tri tip melt and my friend got the sweet potatoes and Brussel sprout bowl. Very delicious!!

A Delicious Thank You to Teachers!…read more What an incredibly thoughtful way to give back to the community! One of our teachers at school entered a drawing for a free catered lunch from Locale Farm to Table, and we were so lucky to win! The drawing was the owner Heather's way of giving back and showing her appreciation for teachers. She was especially touched by our teacher's story, which made the win feel even more meaningful. Many of us who work at the school already dine at Locale and absolutely love the food, so we knew we were in for a treat. Heather brought some of their most popular dishes, including a hot honey goat cheese spread with Pyrenees bread, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, a fresh garden salad, and a chocolate and strawberry pastry for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious! What really stood out, though, was how much thought Heather put into making sure everyone could enjoy the meal. She heard that we had some vegetarians among us and went above and beyond by preparing additional dishes without bacon so everyone had plenty to eat. That extra touch meant so much and really showed how genuinely caring and thoughtful she is. Having this incredible meal right before the first day of school was such a special treat. Teachers and school staff work incredibly hard, and feeling appreciated in such a generous way was truly wonderful. Thank you, Heather, for your generosity, kindness, and for supporting our school community! We are so grateful, and, of course, already looking forward to our next visit to Locale!

Turkey Bacon Cheddar Melt

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Stone Fruit & Field Green Salad - Locally sourced ingredients!

Flame N Freeze

3.6(87 reviews)

7.1 mi

I LOVE YOUR DOLLAR ICE CREAMS. Thanks for being affordable for the community. Great asada fries.read more

Great, delicious burgers, sandwiches, burritos joint. Got a Pilly cheese steak sandwich and it was…read moredelicious. Service was fast and great. Store is well maintained. Parking is great too.

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Amber J.

164

2 years ago

The young ladies that work here are sweetest pie. The owner is a racist, verbally abusive individual. My order was incorrect. He began calling me out of my name and told me he would beat my ass. We had a verbal argument. He told one of his employees to come from the back, where he was cooking to become beat my ass he came out and proceeded to shove me a couple of times. The owner stated he could have him do that because he was a minor they called the police and the owner got upset because I waited for the police. I come here all the time, but this is the first time I've ever encounter the owner or this type of service read more

Madison B.

107

7 years ago

me and my fiancé have gone here since we were both young and we went today ordered and everything was fine until we got our food. my fiancé got a pastrami chilli cheese fry and there was no pastrami on it. so i took it back up there they slapped some pastrami on top and gave it back. the rest of the fries and chilli was cold with hot pastrami on top. on top of that we didn't want to sit in the back of the restaurant bc it smelled like sewer. read more

Jonathan J.

9 years ago

This place is my best burgers place they have the grilled chicken sandwich and Different kind of burgers I love everything in there Menu plus they have the best friendly customer service, I heard they take to long to get your order out . But I always get my food fast hot and Fresh. So thanks pops burgers read more

Mari Z.

2 months ago

be careful about where you allow your young girls to work. I would not recommend this establishment based on my experience with the way this man treats and makes accusations toward his employees. Our daughters deserve a safe and respectful work environment. read more

Edin V.

2 years ago

Horrible customer services please retrain your employees especially the female the one at the register with colored eyes. Very impatient and aggressive. Will not be coming back read more

Staci B.

6 years ago

This place is great and food is awesome. Owners are good people. Always great service with a lot of good food and many choices. Reasonable prices. read more

Gael A.

4 years ago

The food here is so good me and my family always get the family packs.The wait for the food is worth it because at the end the food is so good. read more

Troy F.

11 years ago

This place is a great place to eat. Excellent food, great price, and great service! The family comes here all the time.

Dale B.

9 years ago

For a hole in the wall burger joint, the burgers were really good! Shrimp however, tasted frozen, not very good.

Tim S.

230

3 years ago

BRING BACK THE TACO'S , THERE THE BEST ! there are none better , please , were dying out here with out them.

Franty A.

9 years ago

Best damn food and service in town!! Thank you baby boy your the best!! Highly recommend Pops on taft hwy!!!

Mitchell S.

127

10 years ago

Excellent food. Came here because it's down the street from the house and man was I pleasantly surprised!

Cassadi K.

5 years ago

Love this place! Food is great, prices are good and we love the staff. Been coming here for years!

Adriana A.

6 years ago

My favorite place to grab ice cream. Their ice cream is so creamy and pop's burger are the best!!

Richard R.

7 years ago

This is my go to spot when I'm craving a burger! It never disappoints! Made freshly every time!

Silvia C.

8 years ago

By far the best burgers in town!!!!! These burgers will have you keep comming back for more!!!

Monica G.

7 years ago

Always amazing and always gives me the food exactly how I want it. Worth the drive from home.

Shana H.

9 years ago

Love the food. It's always fresh and served hot. Some times you have a wait but it's worth it

Will P.

10 years ago

Great people and great food. The only place I know of that still makes a crazy dog!

Johnny R.

133

7 years ago

They have really good hamburgers, fries, and banana splits. I recommend.

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