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    Spencer's Cafe

    3.9 (195 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Humongous biscuit with butter and honey
    Lydia V.

    So I finally tried this place! I'd always see this place when I went to the UPS store and it seemed to have a good crowd during morning and lunchtime. I popped in on a Sunday just after 8:30 a.m. The restaurant was busy, but there was plenty of seating and I was seated right away. The restaurant is cool on the inside and has a lot of interesting decor. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They have a very large menu and serve all kinds of foods during the breakfast hours. I was looking around at other people's orders and noticed that the portions are huge. I ordered the Marion Berry crêpes with softly, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and hashbrowns. I ordered a side of biscuit with butter and honey and coffee. The coffee is not bad and it was served nice and hot. When my breakfast came out, it was huge and definitely I could have shared it with somebody. The eggs were nice and fluffy and not overcooked and not runny... To the line cook or chef that prepared them. The pancakes are soft and fluffy and delicious, and the Marion berry compote was not too sweet. The hashbrowns were the best hashbrowns I've ever had, and I mean ever! Sidenote, the country potatoes also look delicious and I'll have to try those next time. The bacon is thick cut bacon, and the sausage links are the tasty sausage links not the Peppery sausage links so I was happy with those two. The biscuit was humongous and it was warm, firm on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It was delicious with butter and honey. It was so big. I only took a quarter of it and saved the rest for home. I really like this place and hope to go back and try other things. While I was there, I ordered the spam and eggs to take home to my son. My son, absolutely loved that breakfast. His breakfast came with a biscuit and side of gravy, which he also loved. We both agreed that we have to go back to try other things on the menu. I am looking forward to our next visit there. And compared to other places, I did not find it as pricey! Enjoy

    Strawberry Crepes, and his omelette, bacon and English muffin
    Bettie M.

    Early morning out of the house, so on the way home we dropped into Spencer's East Hills for a quick meal. Our server was the younger Shae! She is always like a like a breath of fresh air, smiling and joyful, polite and respectful. Richard had a small breakfast of bacon with two eggs. I on the other hand just hade retiring to have a Strawberry Waffle and two eggs. I also made Richard split an order of hash Browns! The food and service were great Everyone in the cafe were enjoying themselves. The place was full of laughter. We will definitely be returning Spencer's is truly the BEST this place in Bakersfield to go for breakfast ‼

    Strawberry crepes
    Ross R.

    Always a great meal at Spencer's! The food is always top notch, staff is super friendly, and we enjoy the option for indoor/outdoor seating. Nice, cozy place to enjoy a great meal!

    Angel J.

    Great Breakfast everything tasted really good, kind workers, agreeable prices, good portions and a clean tidy restaurant. 10/10 would come again.

    Biscuit and gravy
    Jason H.

    Restless a little dirty. Have never seen it like that before. Service was great as usual Menu is good Prices are ok Food came out on quickly enough Food was hot and tasty as ever Never disappointed in the food! Highly recommend but I wish they would clean better

    a fried egg and hash browns
    Jenn H.

    Hmm, considering all the positive reviews, I just wasn't that impressed. Hubby and I randomly had breakfast here this morning (we litterly got there 10 minutes before the crowd started rolling in (9:30am-ish), and it was already pretty crowded as it was.) Upon walking in the first thing that I noticed was that it's a lot more spacious inside than what the outside leads you to believe... and nicer too. Greeted by the friendly host who wore St Patty's Day jewelry around her eyes she was a pleasure to interact with. Quickly seated and given menus... They do have a good selection to choose from, basic diner type menu. I ordered over easy eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy, hubby got the Mexicali omelette with diced potatoes and biscuits and gravy as well... With an Orange juice and iced tea. Food came out pretty quickly but was Luke warm. The eggs and hash browns were pretty good, nothing that blew my mind, but good!! the BISCUIT (no S) and gravy was alright, my biscuit didn't taste very fresh, maybe because it was Luke warm? Or me maybe it just wasn't made freshly? IDK it just had a not so super soft texture to it... And the gravy, although it was good, reminded me of those county gravy packets you get at the grocery store lol. I recognize that taste! My dad used to make it all the time growing up!! Lol. And my husband said his omelette had no flavor, and the tri tip inside the omelette was a bit rubbery. He only ate half, didn't care to finish the rest. His potatoes were spot on though! Lots of good flavor with those! And the iced tea and orange juice were fresh tasting too. Overall it was just basic diner food, not bad, just didn't have any "wow" factor to it. The total was 36$ and some change, and it just wasn't worth it to us. Don't think we'll be back. But thanks anyways!

    Modern decor
    Eli V.

    This happens to be one of me and my grandma's favorite breakfast spot. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Food is high quality and consistent. My go-to is chicken fried steak, comes with eggs and choice of toast. I always substitute for pancakes. There is plenty of food for leftovers which I am sure to take. The ambiance is clean and tidy, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

    Scramble eggs ham and hash browns
    Suzanne W.

    Visiting family and thought we would try this place for breakfast. Busy little place with big flavor . Area nice and clean friendly faces . Would definitely come back to try their dinner menu ..

    Skillet (veggie) and swap toast for pancakes! Bam!!
    Ken L.

    Blew my socks off! Low priced, standard diner with inside and outside seating. Tasty food with fresh ingredients, well prepared, fast service, fast food delivery to my table, and constant coffee refills. Mom got biscuits and gravy, and the serving size was so large it was almost laughable. (Think half loaf of bread, nearly.) Teresa (server) is a gem! This is a must stop if you're looking for a wonderful breakfast with lots of choices. Large groups can be accommodated and expect to leave with leftovers. Oh, and the noise level was nice for conversation as there are very high ceilings.

    Thick bacon, eggs.

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    The food was yumm and pancakes were delicious it was cold but good weather love it

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    Always a good meal and love the wait staff'! They are what makes the restaurant as good as they are.

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    Food is still fine but please get changing stations in your restrooms for families.

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    Yummy yummy yummy always great service and friendly smiles. Great pricing on food. Love love love it

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    Tasty food, and good service. They make really good country potatoes, and also their biscuits with gravy are tasty too.

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