Riverkern General Store is one of those places that makes you want to come back every time you're in the Kern River area. The staff is genuinely friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The store has everything you could need--from camping and fishing supplies to snacks, drinks, and groceries--and the deli is outstanding. The tri-tip is incredible, and everything tastes fresh and homemade. It's the perfect stop whether you're grabbing breakfast before a day on the river or picking up supplies for your trip. The small-town atmosphere and excellent customer service make this place a true local gem. I can't recommend it enough! Riverkern General Store and Deli is an absolute must-visit when you're in the Kern River area. read more

1. Not closed. Open and amazing. 2. This little store has just about anything you might need on a trip, whether it's because you forgot to bring it up with you or you just want to pack light and buy stuff here and at very reasonable prices. 3. TRI TIP!!! We stayed across the street at the Sequoia Lodge, and in the morning you can see them start the smoker and that sweet smell... Their little restaurant is phenomenal. The various hot sauces are a great touch, but the service and smiles that come with it are the cherry on top. Anything with tri-tip, but especially the breakfast burrito and their French toast (no tri tip, lol) are to die for. read more

I love the general store! But it's CLOSED for winter. Went today 12/7 and there's a sign that says closed until February. A couple weeks ago we had delicious breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy. read more

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A complete 'mini' general store. The lady who greeted us super welcoming. This shop also offers prepared to order menu and some drinks! We got Tri-Tip Burrito which split into 2. And it was delish! read more

Riverkern General Store - Tri Tip Burrito - Grocery Near Me - Kernville, California

3/11/2026 Riverkern General Store is OPEN. Nice variety, reasonable pricing and very pleasant customer service.

Just had the best breakfast burrito I ever had. The Redneck Breakfast Burrito is expertly created with potatoes, bacon, cheese and covered in breakfast gravy. At a full pound, I didn't think I'd finish it. But was so good I couldn't stop. My wife had the French toast special and dug it as well. read more

Fun late lunch- delicious BBQ. We all had pork slices on a toasted roll with BBQ sauce - perfect! Sides of really good potato salad and chili (not too spicy) and an order of fries for everyone. Really great holiday resort eating! Recommend you include in your plans. read more

The workers at this store were all unfriendly and downright rude. As for the food, I ordered a breakfast burrito with sausage links and eggs and I was given a burrito that was basically 95% potatoes and tasteless. I would save your money and drive 5 minutes down the road to the Sierra Market. Although some reviewers state they had good service, my experience here was awful and I would AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!! read more

friendly folks. good burgers and breakfast too limit supply of goods. but they take care of their customers read more

Everything you could ask for in a small general store. They having everything you need for fishing, including live bait. The management also seems very friendly read more

It's tradition to stop in here every trip out to the Kern River. Lots of supplies, snacks, ice, gear, bait and well stocked store that has saved us in a pinch. The mean reason I stop here is for a burger with fries and a chocolate shake!!! Food is so good and I always enjoy all the craft souvenirs available. From woodsy figurines of bears, fisherman and local wildlife to magnets and wall art, it's truly a small general store with a big feel to it. The family that runs it is always so kind and friendly. When not too busy in there it's nice to chat with them a bit! Great advice on bait and fishing! read more

Good burgers , nice employees. And they have lots a supplies for lcampers and fishing

A few friends and I camped out locally, and this general store just happened to be 1 min away. We stopped by three times and each time we went, we were greeted and welcomed by someone different but all were friendly. This store has great hours (opens early closes late). It has ample amount of parking. This place is definitely a general store as it has everything from ice, water gear, small cafe, and just about anything else you may need. We were super grateful for this store on our trip, and if you're in the area don't forget to pay them a visit! read more

I'm so sad to see the owners are retiring and I hope whoever buys keeps the breakfast the same. This is a must stop place for my husband and I every time we are up on kern. We usually just do breakfast which has such yummy biscuits and gravy but this time we picked up some of their potato and mac salad and let me tell you.... They were SO dang good. We grabbed those and a few hot dogs to bbq from the store and enjoyed our evening. read more

The food tastes like it was old and unseasoned. But my real issue is that worker tried to over charge me 14 dollars. Luckily I noticed l and he tried to tell me that my french toast special and breakfast burritos was $38 dollars. When i asked out much the french toast special was he replied $14 and the burrito was $10. Only once i confronted him that that is $24 not $38 did he give me back my money. read more

COVID ALERT My review still stands from last time. Convenient, ok burritos, ok sandwiches. The entire staff other than the cashier doesn't seem to care about Covid. No masks, masks down.. really frightening. In a bind we took our food and ran, but after that I'm avoiding. read more

Last store to go up the river, get ur drinks, food and gears here. We were here Wednesday, ordered breakfast, biscuit n gravy with bacon and scramble eggs. I was surprised how good the gravy was! It wasn't salty like everywhere! Finally! Yes! Thank you , and my man here got himself a hat for only 14.99! What a deal. Anyway it was a bit crowded, couldn't really take lots of pic as I wanted to...but it's ok, this is a go to before you hit the river, the staff are very friendly and awesome read more

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Tips - this is a seasonal store. They do a hard closure in November through March (I think). So if you drive by during winter and it looks deserted, that's totally normal. Also, they do not sell things like mega lotto tickets; get those 3 miles away at Primo. When we stay in Riverkern, this is our go-to place. They have a nice little deli/restaurant inside. Coffee. Breakfast sandwiches. Lunch. Dinner plates. Their BBQ will lure you in. It smells amazing! I had the tri-tip sandwich. I tried to be healthy and just eat the protein. Then I said, damn I'm on vacation, just eat the sandwich. The roll was the perfect toast/crunch addition to the tri-tip. It was served with Mac salad and ranch bean. These are real people serving real food. I didn't check for gluten free, vegan options. On the store side, you can find some amazing beef jerky, get your fishing license, pick up some t shirts or the makings for s'mores. One of the reviewers said the staff was not LGBT friendly. I don't want to discount their experience, but share ours. My girl and I have been going to this store for 3+ years. We are obviously a lesbian couple and we have never had any negative encounters with the staff, we always pay on the same bill. I also know there has been a change in staff. So perhaps that issue has been resolved(?). read more

If you stop by get the tri tip sandwich it's smoky goodness, simple yet amazing! The chili is great! And the potato salad is a mayo based, which I love! Customer service is top notch and they are Dog Friendly too. read more

Breakfast was great!! Sandwiches were delicious. Staff/owners were fun to chat with. And the store has Everything. read more

No one masked, and pretty unfriendly to masked, non locals. Store is pretty busy and cramped. Really uncomfortable experience.

This isn't the fanciest place in Kernville but the service is friendly and it hits the spot when you've been driving around all day or want a genuine Kernville mountain town experience. I got breakfast but, get here before 11am bc that's when they stop serving breakfast. I tried the eggs, country fries and coffee. They refilled my coffee multiple times and were always friendly. Honestly nothing to brag about but no complaints either and the place is charming albeit small. There are maybe 3 tables lol. They sell everything you might need in a pinch if you're camping. I'd stop here again for sure. read more

Was there this weekend had the pork loin sandwich three days in a row !! My sister and cousin wouldn't stop going back as they tried different options on the menu ! Friendly people ! read more

My girlfriend and I were camping near the Kern River and stopped here for coffee. The waitress/cashier who was helping us asked if we'd be paying together or separate, and when I started to reply "Together," a man who I assumed was the owner came barging up from further behind the counter and said forcefully, "Together or separate?" I said together again and he looked me dead in the eye with obvious animosity and said "it'd be better separate." I didn't want to believe that he was being so blatantly homophobic but what he said doesn't make any sense in any other context. Bottom line is THIS PLACE IS NOT LGBT+ FRIENDLY and I regret supporting it. To others in our community who might be reading this, just a heads up. read more

Live Riverkern GS. Great sammiches, supplies and people... Don't piss off the wild turkeys prowling about... read more

Their business statement is "If we don't have it, you don't need it" I assure you, this store has everything from cold beer to ice cream, and all sorts of river/camping extras. On the way to wherever your coming or going to along the river. Stop by for a cold soda. Great sandwiches and breakfast as well!! read more

Where do I start? Honest people! Forgot my wallet and the held it for me. Hugged me. And now are friends. Food is fantastic! Cute area to enjoy your meal. Inside or outside. Just such a great place. Oh and it's a General Store too. Everything you'd want! read more

This place is exactly what you want it to be when you are camping in the middle of the mountains along side the beautiful and mighty Kern River. Great little shack , great burgers , and even better people, always friendly. Quick stop to pick up some cold drinks , ice , tackle and bait, and beer. read more

A person in our party walked in at 10:45am with an early burger order for a hardworking party of 3, but the chief grouch refused to fire up the grill until 11am. Finally his wife, who understands customer service, insisted that it be done. Why is there an argument when it comes to doing business??!! The owner's Zero-F**ks-Given attitude continues to drive business away. Just a nasty SOB. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!! read more

Excellent cheeseburgers with plenty of condiments, cooked right and very filling but not overly messy. My burger was perfect and hubby loved his double cheeseburger as well. The fries were delicious but the onion rings were the best I've had anywhere. I highly recommend them. 2 meals with a side each for $20 and we couldn't finish the fries, we were so full. The environment is dark, cozy, and homey. Lots to see in the store, and a friendly staff. You are in the base of the Sequoia National Forest there and the little town surrounding the store is beautiful. Right across from the store is access to the river. I hear they're great for breakfast cooked to order as well. Grab a bite and go enjoy the best of what nature has to offer. I'll def be going back! read more

Although Riverkern General Store is really small, it has all the camping essentials. It's a great place to stop for supplies if you don't want to drive the extra mile to the much bigger James Market (http://www.yelp.com/biz/james-markets-kernville#query:james%20store) . Yes, I'm that lazy. I got my River Run here for just $21! My friend bought hers the same day at James Market for $25. FYI you don't get reception here, nor is there a public phone. You have to drive another 1/2 mile to reach the reception area. They accept credit cards for minimum purchases of $10. read more

We were staying across the street at the lodge and wanted a quick meal. We got in late and decided to order some burgers and a patty melt. Wow, was I glad we did! I had a burger, my husband had a double burger and fries, my daughter a patty melt. Everything was so delicious and cooked perfectly! The next day we went fishing early ..so my husband picked up some breakfast burritos. I had the bacon breakfast burrito, my daughter had the Tri-tip burrito. They were both fantastic! Both Had fresh peppers, potatoes and salsa. They were so good-I went back over to complement the chef. If you are in Kern River make sure to stop by for some delicious food with tons of flavor! The people working in the store are some of the nicest people around! Enjoy! read more

I came here earlier this morning for breakfast but forgot to check in and review. So here we go. It's a small little store with everything you need the staff are extremely friendly I had ham and eggs with wheat toast and potatoes its was good and it hit the hit. Placed to sit and eat are limited so get here early and beat the crowd .. It's worth it. They got a deli too plus Ice cream. This place is like two min away from my cabin so it's perfect .. It's a small hidden gem but it's awesome with a great vibe and decoration that you can actually purchase. Make at a place to to hit when your in town. read more

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Great burgers. But everything in their Deli is very good. Worth driving 5 minutes north of Kernville.

All-in-one general store: bait/tackle, sundries and fresh hot coffee to start the day, conveniently located across from Sequoia Lodge.

At first we were there to check out prices for my 3 year old toys for her to play for our journey back 200 miles south. But as we went to the store the had a small are to eat, at first we were thinking let's find a restaurant on our way back down, but my wife said , let's try it we are here. So we ordered 2 cheeseburgers and a Philly steak sandwich, man that philly steak was awesome, I didn't see that coming it was so good we ordered a second one, and started talking to the husband and wife and they were the nicest people ever, and to give you a picture I am a 5'6 Latino guy and he must of been a 6'4 white guy and we ended up talking for a while and his wife was a sweetheart and helped us find Rivernook camp site where we actually booked for our next camping trip. Great kind and thoughtful people and their philly steak sandwich is a must try item from their menu. I wish I could have taken some pictures, will definitely visit them again. read more

I love river Kern store ! The food is amazing ! Breakfast is awesome ! Lunch is awesome ! The shakes are yummy ! And service well it's the best !always a good conversation . read more

If you are headed to the river, or hiking, or sequoia for the day this is a great place to pack your picnic. They have a super nice group working here! They offered my dog water and bones and diagnosed my hiking ailment (stinging nettle). I noticed they also serve hot meals and have a variety of camping and fishing gear. read more

I highly recommend this market/restaurant. The tri-tip and pork loin sandwiches were absolutely delicious. My husband raved about the macaroni salad. And I picked up some cute souvenirs to remember my first (but not last) visit to Kernville. The owners were friendly and made us feel very welcome. read more

Best tri tip sandwiches in the valley. The chicken philly is my favorite thing on the menu. Ed and Jelwz are amazing people. Butch is super knowledgeable about fishing, tackle, where to go in the high country. I highly recommend Riverkern General Store and Deli!! read more