Nothing like discovering a hidden gem. I was shocked when my friend said they had the best burgers. I'd never heard of them before. Renae's Cafe is tucked away, next to a laundromat! Once you step inside, you're immediately greeted by a friendly waitress. Their building feels nice and cozy, like you're going to dine in someone's home. It really is a local favorite, because the dining area was packed. They post their specials on white boards and they always are switching it up. I ordered a burger my first time and it did not disappoint. They place the lettuce, tomato, and onions on the side, so you dress the burger yourself. I like mine with everything on it, so once assembled--it was massive! And the crinkle cut fries were amazing! On this second visit I ordered their French Dip sandwich. I've had French Dips from other places in town and I can say that this one takes the top spot. It was huge! Side of onion rings made it that much better. In conclusion: friendly staff, warm atmosphere, large portions--check out Renae's! read more

Renae's Cafe - French Dip - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Vanessa Was my cheerful & attentive server today. She was prompt and my meal came out quickly. I ordered the Beef dip with Ortega & Swiss cheese sandwich, Yum! A generous portion of beef with Swiss cheese and green chili is piled onto sour dough bread and grilled. Served with Au jus and very sour pickles. You have an abundant choice of sides to pick from, French fries, tots, potato salad, green salad, soup, cottage cheese or fruit. You also have the option to upgrade your side for a dollar and the choice is clam chowder or onion rings. They are a breakfast & lunch spot only. They have many tasty options to choose from. Looking for comfort food and good service then by all means check them out. read more

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I cannot believe I have never been to this spot before. Met a friend for brunch and I cannot find a fault. We waited about 5 minutes at 10:00 a.m. Seated at a booth in the back corner. Perfection. They do not serve alcohol. No TVs. This is where you go when you want an impeccable meal, exceptional service, and quality time with people you enjoy breaking bread with. The staff was attentive, food arrived just as ordered, drinks stayed full. Their daily specials were hard to choose from! This is not a 5 out of 5. Renae's is a 10/10. read more

Renae's Cafe - My leftovers to go -- will take a better photo next time! Food is impeccable. - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Tucked away off the Main Street is this great little breakfast place in an industrial park. It was easy to park and we didn't have a long wait to be seated. The place was very busy, it seemed like this was frequented by many regulars as they were greeted by name by the servers and the hosts. The breakfast was very good, solid portions, my husband got the chicken fried steak and eggs and I got the Monte cristo. Both were cooked very well and we had some leftovers to take home. read more

Renae's Cafe - Menu - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

When sitting down and conversation with a friend, as we ate our food. Did not get cold too fast , One great thing that Renee's Café has to offer is the food is nice and hot. Ordered chili Verde omelette. Number one in my book. read more

The best hash browns in town. Also the largest fluffy biscuits you will find with a thick cut sausage gravy that they never skimp out on. I love the curbside pickup option that makes it super simple and easy and the service is always top notch and quick to order regardless of how busy they are. read more

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Second Time Here & Ready to Go Back! This is really I think the BEST Breakfast place in town. I was partial to Old River Grill which is still good. But this place takes the cake. GREAT food! GREAT Service! The waitress staff anticipates your every need. They give you soda/tea to go when you are leaving. The Chipotle Ranch is a must if you are having fries. I would honestly eat it on anything! If you are craving clam chowder they also have the one and only Splash Cafe Chowder and they give you a little crab topping! This Monte Cristo was really good. I ate it with syrup and it was delicious. Such an odd combination but delicious! The fries were HOT and perfectly cooked. 10/10 in all areas! Will definitely be back. read more

Renae's Cafe - Monte Cristo Sandwich & Fries - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food was awesome and quick, the server was friendly and helpful. IF there is any drawback that would be the location. Will be back again read more

Renae's Cafe - Menu cover with address and phone number - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Husband took me for breakfast at Renae's because it was a popular spot for oil field workers. The restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center in Rosedale. Husband and I decided to split the Chicken Fried Steak Omelette breakfast (came with toast or biscuits and gravy) and my youngest son got the kids pancake, eggs, and sausage breakfast. I loved the unique twist to a traditional omelette with the chicken fried steak. The chicken fried steak was perfectly seasoned and crispy! The omelette was fluffy and cooked to perfection. I just cut up and mixed the hashbrown and placed the mixture on toast and pure perfection! The kids breakfast was plentiful and my son enjoyed his breakfast. Thank you for the wonderful breakfast and can't wait to visit again! read more

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I will definitely go back! The service was great and so was the food. Very large proportions. read more

Renae's Cafe - The supreme omelette with fruit. - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Go to Renae's now for the friendliest breakfast in town!!! Look for Renae behind the counter making things happen and Vanessa has great suggestions on and off the menu! I had the country fried sausage, WOW!! Comfort food at its best. I had my eggs poached and it was fantastic. The sourdough bread was nice and chewy and the sausage was great! I really liked the atmosphere! Renae knows how to employ 'morning people'! Great experience! read more

This place is a fantastic gem in Bakersfield, CA. So grateful for our friends who live in the area for introducing us to Renae's. First time here was about a year ago and I had some kind of spinach shrimp plate (because spinach is my favorite food). It was amazing, but this time I was feeling like having an omelette, so I went with a beans and chili omellette. Got their biscuit and gravy as the side and am pleased to announce it is like a side entree and is so delicious. The servers are friendly and plentiful. It seemed like they had the next generation of servers in there learning the ropes as summer interns from high school. All were smiling and very quick with refills. The restaurant is hidden away in a strip center, and you'd never guess such a happening breakfast/lunch establishment was there. It's like stepping into a diner once you open the doors. And I mean that in a good way. Great atmosphere. There's a hustle and bustle to the place and the food comes out fast and hot. We are already looking forward to our return visit sometime later this year as we travel up and back on the 99 near Bakersfield. It's worth a stop. You won't be disappointed. read more

We really got good service with our food and servers both. The food was as good as they said it would be, and I love adding new restaurants to my travels. I honestly wouldn't have found this gem without the word of mouth of friends that visit regularly, so I'm grateful for their advice. I posted a picture of my salad, it's delicious and totally worth the price, I took some home it was so filling. Next time I'm in town I'm coming back for an omelette, hubs said his spinach shrimp was the best he's ever had. Highly recommend. read more

Renae's Cafe - The breakfast I had that you should try 5 stars - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This restaurant is always a pleasure to eat at. We fill welcomed and attended to even at their busiest times. The atmosphere is filled with joyful people having pleasant conversations. The restaurant is warm cozy and inviting. Food is hot and delicious. They all work as a team to provide beyond excellent service. We highly recommend eating here. They're only open from 6am - 2pm but after giving exceptional service, they deserve it. The owner and her staff are sweet. Love this place! Sorry we forgot to take photos of our food, but we haven't been disappointed with anything we've eaten. read more

Renae's Cafe - My husband smiling and reading after enjoying his meal. - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Renae's is amazing. Great staff, service is exceptional, food is outstanding. They are busy on the weekends but even when seated on busy days they handle business and don't make you feel like a number. The regulars know what I'm talking about. read more

Ok what a little gem. Great vibe off the beaten path. The service is great so is the attitude of the staff. It was busy so that's a great sign of doing something right. I ordered the pastrami special. So very good I loved it. One of my favorite pastrami sandwiches I've had. You need to try this place read more

Renae's Cafe - Pastrami sandwich - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The French toast was awesome here. It was crispy, savory, and sweet! Getting the order of 4 slices, without the combo was plenty of food in itself. I still had leftovers! The French toast didn't even need the syrup tbh, which tells you how tasty it was. Service wise it needs a little work this time, our server just didn't have a great attitude. Maybe she was having a bad day and was fed up, but either way she was a little rude and times and it was not fun. There are no tvs in here which I like a lot! It forces you to pay attention to each other! I like how open it is, the location is a bit random but it makes it a quaint family owned business! The business owner wasn't there this time but last time she was super nice! I suggest checking this place out, lots of yummy food. read more

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Went to Renee's for breakfast yesterday for my son's birthday and we ordered the chicken fried steak skillet and my other son had a breakfast sandwich the Chicken fried steak skillet was not good. You couldn't see the chicken fried steak because it was smothered in scrambled eggs, cheese, and the chicken fried steak had been cut up in small pieces. There was no flavor to the gravy that was supposed to be on it. We had a biscuit on the side no flavor to that and then my son's breakfast sandwich was Texas toast with a huge amount of scrambled eggs in the middle and American cheese it's just not what we expected. It was $80 out the door not a good value. The food was not good. read more

Wonderful food and the best service in town. Creative specials. Love the chicken fried steak breakfast and the chili verde omelet is soooo good read more

Came during the morning mad rush after starting our laundry. Seated right away as usual and very quick and prompt service. This little hole in the wall gem just keeps surprising me with eat new plate I try. Must come see yourself. read more

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This is an unassuming restaurant, in an industrial park. Inside it is very cute & kitsch-y. I was greeted immediately upon arrival and seated quickly. This is definitely a local favorite. I ordered the Bako Omelet, which is filled with bacon, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes and bell peppers. I got mine sans bell peppers because I'm allergic. On top is avocado and sour cream. Everything was well prepared and very tasty. If go again. read more

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first and last time here. Other than the bread from my sandwich being soggy, found this gem in here too... idk but lost my appetite this morning read more

Renae's Cafe - idk hair string? - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Ordered a chicken fried steak meal to go. Got it home, and the steak was burned and dry. They left it in the frier way too long, and I ended up getting sick from what little I ate when I tried it because the oil was rancid. read more

First time at this Cafe. The moment I walked in I was immediately greater and given a seat. Every waitress that walked by smiled. I ordered a small side of mashed potatoes and gravy which were fantastic! read more

My experience there was top notch. Staffs were the best. I've observed them throughout my time there. And I have to say, I've never been in a restaurant where everyone worked together as a team. Everyone got each other's back. No customer waited more than a minute or two to be served. Food was amazing. I had the rib eye with eggs. The cook cooked my steak perfect. Perfect char, perfect temperature. I will need to go there when I am in town. Spoke with the owner of the cafe and made sure she knew how amazing her staffs are. read more

Renae's Cafe - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We headed out to the Rosedale area to look for parts, always a difficult task. ;) We check the Yelp app for a restaurant we had not tried yet. When we came across Renae's Cafe, we hit the "Get Directions" button. This place is tucked away of Meaney, just north of Rosedale and west of Fruitvale. There's plenty of parking. It was noon, and we expected the place to be busy. It was, but the wait was short and we had ourself a booth. My wife got a hot tea, and it was lemonade for me. The server was pleasant and quick with our drinks. After a few more minutes, a server came by and took our order for fish and chips. I describe this place as a Bakersfield cafe. It was bustling with locals stopping by for lunch and work crews coming in for some good food. You immediately feel at home here. The place was clean, and the tables were well-stocked with condiments. The food came out quickly and was piping hot. The fish was tasty and tender. There was a healthy portion of fries (sounds like an oxymoron to me, but you get the idea). The tartar sauce wasn't fancy, but it complimented the fish well. If you're looking for good cafe food, give Renae's a try. read more

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The service was great , the food took me back to a small Montana town restaurant feel and taste , it was amazing. Will Definitely be my breakfast brunch place to go to.... read more

Renae's Cafe - Open faced roast beef sandwich and mashed potatoes, it was amazing - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Renae's has consistent outstanding food. I love coming here for breakfast. Even when they are busy, I walk in the door and get seated in a couple of minutes. The ambiance is great, the staff always make me feel welcome. I'm continually impressed with Renae's, five stars is not enough. read more

Service with a smile , my last visit was a bacon cheeseburger ,& onion rings that were FANTASTIC ! & the biscuits and gravy reminded me of GRANDMAS if you've not tried this place you should read more

I had always wanted to try this place and we finally got the chance to try it and it was great. Price point, I would say it's a little high, but what place isn't. The staff was super attentive, with taking orders and drink refills. It definitely is a local spot. We split the Philly Sando and the Pastrami Burger. The tots are probably one of the best sides with onion rings a close second. The Reese's pie was freshly made and was super refreshing, not being to sweet at all. This place is a hidden gem on Meany. Definitely want to try their breakfast. If you are staying from out of town or looking for a new regular breakfast or lunch spot, this place is a great option. People need to stop settling with the chain breakfast or lunch places and try a local gem like Renae's. read more

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Always friendly service and great food. They open daily, at 6:30 A.M., the best time to arrive! The best restrooms in town! More than ample thrones fit for a king or queen. No need to wait for locked restrooms! Get 'er done! Yee Hah!!! read more

Had breakfast with the wife this morning. I had a simple breakfast with eggs sausage, hash browns and toast. Let me tell you that simple breakfast was fantastic! I don't really ever leave a post or comment, however I was amazed on not only the service but the quick turnaround time of the meal.. my meal was dare I say freaking perfect!! The sausage was stellar ! Definitely coming back!! Everyone was great! Major props to the cooks, wife loved the clam chowder and her pastrami sandwich! read more

The food looks amazing, right? Looks can be deceiving. The biscuit is nothing but a filler, absolutely no flavor, and the gravy had the consistency (including lumps) of what one coughs up when they have a cold. No amount of salt, pepper, and Tabasco brought it to life. The hash browns coated my entire mouth (teeth included) with a thick coat of grease. The service was great for the customers who obviously got in there often (probably family members and friends), but not so much for our table, since we aren't "regulars", is what I'm thinking. The place wasn't packed, but we sat at the table 20 minutes after we were done eating, and still not a waitress came by to ask if I wanted a to-go container. But what's funny, is each of them LOOKED at my plates sitting there, nowhere near even half eaten, and still didn't ask if I wanted a to-go container. Actually, they didn't even make eye contact with me, but asked everyone else if "anyone" wanted to-go ice teas. Renae, if you're reading this, no disrespect, I strongly urge you to do a blind taste test at a Cafe that would be willing to compare tastes compared to other cooks, so you can see what I'm talking about. Start with the biscuits and gravy and hash browns, seriously. One more constructive criticism; your waitresses need to treat EVERYONE like they're friends, not just the "regulars", because it's very obvious (to off the street customers that don't frequent your Cafe), who comes first as far as taking food orders, whether they have to wait to be seated (or just go to their preferred seat when they walked in), and in an instance that I witnessed this morning, the people that came in after us, got their order put in before ours because they got what they "regularly order", and they got served before us too. Renae, it's not a good look. read more

Renae's Cafe - Side 1 biscuit and gravy with side hash browns. - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Love this place! I feel right at home and the staff care about the people they are serving. I recently moved cities and miss this place and when I visit Bakersfield I make sure I come here. read more

First time coming here, my wife raves about it and says I needed to try it, so we came for breakfast and it was a pleasant, however I cannot give them 5 stars due to them not having the 1 thing I wanted to try that I saw alot of people rave about. It was the chicken fried steak, when we ordered our waitress informed us they were out of it. ( heart broken ) so I needed to go over the menu again to figure out a second option, ended up going with the Chile Verde Skillet. Flavor wise it was really good, it was piping hot when she brought it to the table so it was fresh off the grill. Wish it had some spice level to it but there was none. However I did enjoy it, also had a side of biscuit/gravy, gravy had good flavor and the biscuit was on point. Overall it was a good experience, maybe next time I'll get a chance to try the chicken fried steak. read more

Renae's Cafe - Biscuit w/ gravy - American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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After an early morning eye exam, we decided to try this place that a family member always goes to. Was really busy but we were seated quickly, received our coffees right away Adam got the hot link and eggs with cowboy potato's and biscuit and gravy . I got eggs with hashbrowns and a biscuit and gravy. Both were outstanding. Everyone were super nice, we will definitely be back. read more

Excellent Food Excellent Service Excellent staff. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and they treat everyone like family. Renae & Van are like family and appreciate all the love they show us when we eat there. I highly recommend the veggie omelet and the pastrami sandwich .. chef's kiss. read more

Amazing food and friendly service, family owned and daily specials are excellent. Love their Chili Verda it's our family's favorite.. JJ

I'm a first timer here, I seen a Facebook post about them serving the biscuit with chocolate gravy, and I had to try. This was something I tried 20 plus years ago at a friend's house. Try it out if you get a chance. You don't see this being served in restaurants. Also the 2 egg breakfast was perfection. Everything was cooked perfectly. Friendly phone and in person customer service. read more

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In the words of my soon-to-be 12 year old child, "This place is BUSSIN!" Took the fam out for brunch this morning but wanted to try something different than our usual spots, so Yelp to the rescue! I searched for brunch places and Renae's popped right up! I was surprised to see the location since, to me, it seems fairly industrial but we entered and waited to be seated. We were immediately greeted and asked if a small table would suffice since they were pretty busy. The decor was standard: big wooden flag, wood paneling, old car/truck front end used as a business card table, just pretty Americana. Right away we were asked for our drink orders and even quicker, they were delivered! I originally wanted chilaquiles so when I spotted migas on the specials menu I knew just what I was getting! I asked our waitress if I could substitute some other meat for the pork options listed and she said they couldn't exchange items on the specials menu. This is a huge pet peeve of mine as a non pork eater going out for breakfast. I do not understand why restaurants do not offer more turkey options since there is turkey bacon, sausage and even beef chorizo available! Anyway, this started off my experience on a bad note. I had an attitude and really wanted to leave at this point but the rest of the family was starving so I begrudgingly picked the menu up and searched for something...anything. Well after a long, once...twice...three times scan over the menu, I settled on a cheeseburger lol. Now here's where I had to check my attitude. We get our food and it ALL LOOKED AMAZING! The hubby got over easy eggs, hash browns and a biscuit with gravy. When his plates were laid down my oldest immediately grabbed his biscuit and took a huge bite! She moaned so loudly the people in the booth behind us laughed! She made it sound so good I had to take a bite also. It was so soft and good! Needless to say they fought over that one biscuit until it was devoured! He said the hash browns were perfectly cooked. He even went on a whole tirade about how one would achieve the perfect cooking of the inside of the hash browns. My youngest got the kids pancake, egg and bacon plate and she said it was the best pancake she'd ever had! My oldest got the French toast combo and once again, moaned loudly when she cut into her French toast before she even put any syrup on it! When the waitress laid my cheeseburger plate down I was pleasantly surprised by its presentation. My husband even said that he could tell it was run by a woman just from the presentation alone. The burger was served on a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes, red onions and American cheese that was perfectly melted on a thick, juicy beef patty! They had mayo and bbq sauce on the side for me to put on as I pleased as well. The burger was delicious! Like, close to the best burger I've ever eaten, delicious! The fries were boring, but I wasn't even mad about it because the burger more than made up for it. Overall, despite a rocky start, we were all very satisfied when we left. Renae's was great tasting, home cooked food. We will definitely put it in rotation amongst our usual go to restaurants. read more

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