Thursday morning. Meeting at 10AM. Coffee first, obviously…read more Somebody suggested Louise's Pantry and honestly... from the outside I almost missed it. Looks more like offices than a breakfast place. Just a sign on the building and that's about it. I probably drove past it before and never even noticed. Then you walk in and the whole feeling changes immediately. Noise. Coffee cups clanking. Older locals talking across tables. Servers flying around the room somehow without making the place feel stressful. Real breakfast spot energy. Not "designed for Instagram" energy. Big difference. I told the hostess I was waiting for somebody for a business meeting and needed a minute before sitting down. She instantly got it and put us in a quieter corner away from the middle of the room. Small thing, but honestly that already told me enough about this place. People here pay attention. And somehow they managed that balance that almost nobody gets right anymore. Nobody bothered us every five minutes, nobody interrupted conversations, nobody hovered around pretending to be attentive. But every single time the coffee got low, somebody appeared. I stopped counting after maybe the fifth refill. That kind of service is disappearing everywhere now. Food came out fast. Huge portions too. Not fake "brunch aesthetic" portions where you leave hungry and take photos of flowers on the plate. Real breakfast. The French toast was honestly ridiculous in the best way. Thick slices, powdered sugar everywhere, crispy edges, bacon on the side. Looked like the kind of breakfast you see in old American movies where somebody's dad reads the newspaper at the kitchen table. Hard to explain, but yeah... it had that feeling. The biscuits and gravy with hash browns completely finished me after that. Good way. Heavy breakfast. Comfortable breakfast. I already knew halfway through there was no chance I was finishing everything there. First time in a while I actually packed food to go. What surprised me most though wasn't even the food. It was how relaxed the whole place felt. Nobody trying too hard. Nobody acting trendy. No fake "modern brunch culture" vibe. Just people doing their jobs properly and making customers feel welcome. Breakfast for two ended up around $57 before tip. Honestly fair. Especially for California at this point. I'll 100% come back here. Not because it's the fanciest breakfast spot in the desert. It's not. It just feels real. And lately that's becoming weirdly hard to find.

So happy to have a restaurant that's not fast food on the way to Vegas in Baker population 600…read more(according to the city limit sign) we were greeted warmly by a young woman who was polite and friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating and only two people ahead of us to order at the counter at 9 a.m. Within 20! Minutes about 4 other parties showed up at the same time. Though they did not have my first choice of posole today, I thoroughly enjoyed the chorizo and eggs with beans and potatoes and corn tortillas. (4/5) My husband ordered the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs and red sauce. (3.5/5). They have a salsa bar with sliced limes and cut radishes/cucumbers for you to pick up as desired. Delicious! I particularly liked the spicy salsa. While they were making the food, I ran across the street to get a photo of the world's tallest thermometer. lol The portions were huge!! We took our leftovers to go. Plenty of street parking and seating inside and it was a perfect little roadside cafe.

On my way back to Las Vegas after going to the Universal Fan Fest on Friday evening, my husband and…read moreI stopped by The Mad Greek for lunch, on a Saturday morning around 10:15 A.M. We had been on the road for a few hours and wanted to get something to eat! The last time I visited the Mad Greek was about 20 years ago, on my way to Anaheim to visit the ADP HQ. It was good back then, and the food is still great! As soon as you walk inside the restaurant, you'll notice how spacious it is. There was table seating inside the restaurant in various locations. There is now self service kiosks where you can place your order, but there was also a team member at the register taking orders too. Their menu has changed though since I last visited. There are a lot more options you can choose from such as Breakfast items: Burritos, quesadillas and more! Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers Sandwiches (Patty Melt, BLT, Grilled cheese..) Salads Milkshakes and so much more! We decided to try the following Beef & Lamb Gyro Meal Combo - Rice/Drink Chicken Souviaki - with hummus, no tomatoes and with Feta Fries/Drink. The team member provided us with a buzzer which would let us know when the meal was ready. It was beautiful weather outside, around 80, so we ended up waiting outside at a table while our meal was getting prepared! We didn't wait too long either, about 10 minutes for the meal. It was pretty quick! My Chicken Souviaki included two skewers with lettuce and onions. The hummus was in a cup, so I was able to add as much of the hummus to the wrap as I needed. The hummus was more like a thin sauce though. It was still yummy! The chicken was quite flavorful and tender. I enjoyed the wrap. The Feta Fries though were super scrumptious! There was so much feta cheese on the Fries! I ended up dipping the French Fries into the hummus sauce! The French Fries were crunchy and just perfect! My husband and I ended up splitting the Feta Fries. I also had a chance to try out the rice, which was good, but I did like the Feta Fries better. We spent less than 30 minutes inside the restaurant, and then was back on the road to Las Vegas! The team members were helpful and friendly. The food was great. This would be my go to spot if I am looking for a quick meal at Bakersfield again!

Always driven by here and finally made a stop. You can't…read moremiss their billboards, along 15 freeway that advertise their famous real strawberry shake. The strawberry shake IS GOOD and they have some other shake options which I think would also be good as well. We did try the date and it was also very good. Other notable mentions are the fries/feta fries/ fried zucchini. Solid options with that dilly tzatziki sauce for dipping. The gyros however left much to be desired and prices are a little steep. Fast and friendly service as well.

Family and I stopped here on the way home from Las Vegas…read more The drive-thru service was EXCELLENT and efficient. The male employee who took our order and handed it to us was very friendly and pleasant. The restrooms were very clean and well-maintained, as was the indoor dining area. The food at this Del Taco is always tasty, fresh, and ALWAYS hits the spot when one wants a quick and fairly inexpensive meal.

Great experience at this Del Taco…read more It's super close to the EV charging stations and the giant thermometer. The fish taco combo was solid and the workers were very kind when we popped back in to use the restroom when the thermometer shop was closed. A reliable spot to fuel up before heading back on the road.

I know this is Jack in the box, but this particular one has something exceptional on the menu in…read moreboth and taste and value!! A grilled cheese sandwich!! It's the sourdough bread from their fancier burgers. It's really good and only $1.99. It gives you something to look forward to on the depressing ride back to California... Quick friendly service in the drive-through ...

It's what you expect from a fast food stop on the way to Vegas. This location is attached to the…read moreShell gas station and you can fill up, pick up snacks too. I got catfished by supreme sourdough jack - this was one of saddest sandwiches I've had. Has brown was good, coffee was a little watered down.

Best soft tacos and Tacos al Carbon. Friendly drive through…read moreservice. Spotless restroom. Hit the spot on the way back from Monday Night Football.

Prices are 30% higher than any other Taco Bell. Price gouging tourists, in the middle of a run down…read moretown, there is no reason for prices to be high. Bathrooms filthy and equipment broken. Avoid.

We come here every time we come to Vegas and it's a good stopping point and almost more than half…read moreway to our destination. The staff could be friendlier, but the food is fresh and they open at 7 AM which is great because my kids are hungry by then since we've been on the road for a bit.

This is a pretty decent Subway. Came here on a whim while traveling to Vegas Nevada. I was hungry…read moreafter my drive and also wanted to stop to take a break from driving. I ordered a veggie delete salad and cookies. My salad was fresh and the cookies were good too. I went with the raspberry white chocolate cookies. There was no one in the drive-thru so I was in and out in no time. It was the perfect place to get food. The guy that took my order was nice and got everything correct. I ate the salad and cookies while continuing to head to Vegas. It was filling, healthy (aside from the cookies) and boosted my mood since I was feeling sluggish. The rest of the drive seemed less terrible since my belly was full.

So glad they have this in baker. Usually we stop for fast food but this was a treat for sure. Staff…read morewas super friendly and the subs were perfect as an always. If your coming from Vegas it's all the ways in the end and opposite if heading to Vegas. It's part of a gas station and real nice. I highly recommend stopping here.

Great service staff! Friendly and competent. Said "thank…read moreyou" after a tip (seems rare lately!) Enjoyed the Philly Cheese sandwich

I tried a new item for lunch here: an Italian Beef Dip Meal with Coke Zero and Crinkle Fries. The…read moreFrench Fries were crispy as desired, and there were many of them. The sandwich had lean strips of beef wedged inside a soft bun that was also stuffed with a few Red Peppers and several pieces of Jalapeno, which made it very spicy. But the Au Jus, served in a large paper container, was hot and simply outstanding. It could easily hold its own pitted against the Au Jus served in much tonier establishments. Diane enjoyed Curly Fries and a Deluxe Hawaiian Fish Sandwich that included a generous slice of partially melted cheese. She pronounced it very good. Service was friendly and efficient, but the men's restroom was messy and missing paper towels. Introducing some innovation in food offerings is appreciated. XXX-1/2 stars overall!

The portion is extremely small and the price is extremely pricy for Arby's meal. We have been to…read moremany Arby's, this is by far the smallest portion and most expensive one. Never come back! So don't come and get rubbed!

On my way to Las Vegas, I stopped here for a quick break and a cup of coffee. The service was just…read morefine, and I got exactly what I asked for, just how I wanted it. There's a small sitting area where I sat and checked my emails for a while before hitting the road again. Nothing extraordinary and nothing terrible! A coffee shop the way a coffee shop should be.

First time having Fatburger and it was inside a gas station! Small food court inside with different…read moreoptions. I thought it was pricey but still tasted good. Definitely need to check out a different location not inside a gas station. Service was quick and friendly.

I recently stopped by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Baker, CA, on my way to Las Vegas and it turned…read moreout to be a solid and convenient break during a long desert drive. They have restrooms that you can use and it is located outside and gated so you know it is safe. The interior of the restroom was OK. It definitely needed more cleaning sessions and it did smell but it was fully stocked with toilet paper and seat liners so that's a plus. Given that this is one of those classic roadside spots that gives you exactly what you need, I didn't grade it as strict. This dairy queen as all the food items as their sister stores but I was able to find out that they did include fried cheese curds at this location. What a hidden find! I also got their chocolate dipped cone to eat afterwards. I got an order to go and was happy eating my freshly made cheese curds while charging my car at the nearvy TESLA chargers. Quick comf food plus a refreshing treat. The service was good and efficient, especially considering how busy it can get with travelers passing through. At this location, the interior dining is small with a few spots to sit down and enjoy your treats. Definitely plent of parking in the front for customers to make a pit stop.

Otw back from Vegas and this spot was a great quick pit stop break. They don't have a single patty…read morehamburger on their menu, and I wasn't able to add tomatoes onions or lettuce, so I just ordered their double deluxe that includes all that. Maybe I was hungry but it was surprisingly pretty good. The buns were soft and pattys tasted meaty without it being dry. Their blizzard treats were very refreshing during a drive. Restroom is connected to this gas station area. It was very busy when I went so the line was wrapped around outside. Luckily I had an RV to go to otherwise I'd probably had to wait for 15 mins.