Food was yummy, restaurant was clean, portion sizes were great, but service was especially…read moreexceptional! Wish I would have caught the names of the girl and guy working in the evening on March 21. It was our first time in, and they were so patient with answering a million questions from our family of 6. Helped give suggestions and even let my kids sample the soup when they weren't sure. Sourdough was tasty, loved my turkey cranberry sandwich, but the cookies really stole the show! I'm still thinking about the lemon coconut white chocolate chip cookie!

Is this place under new ownership?? Sandwiches are no longer cut in half the meat/cheese/toppings…read morehave been totally inconsistent and the bread SUCKS. It used to be crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Now the whole thing is just soft and weird. I give up. Ick.

Ordered the turkey avocado sandwich on squaw bread and the Yukon potato salad and this place just…read morebecame my favorite sandwich shop close to my job an will definitely be ordering again. Everything was so fresh and tasty and the bread was so soft an delicious. Service was excellent and fast service with friendly staff. Place is nice and chill

Went to the Sequoia sandwich shop downtown off of 18th and l first time I've ever been in this one…read moreI've been to the one on Rosedale all the time but never this one I'm checking it out for the first time pretty clean And you're just before it close for lunch I guess it closes early during the day because it's downtown You would think they would be open a little later but that's all good originally asked for my order to for here but I saw they were closing up so I said I'll just give it to me the bag but the quality of the sandwich is always on point I never complained about it cuz they're always good I got the Reuben and a large iced tea The only reason why I didn't give Sequoia a five because they just need to be open a little longer I think but that's just my opinion

The California Burger - First Time Visit…read more First time trying The California Burger and ordered it for pickup. Right off the bat, the staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the prices are very fair, which already puts it in good standing. I ordered the California Burger, which comes loaded with avocado, onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, onion, 2 little half slices of bacon though, tomato, cheese, and their house sauce. Big plus that the avocado was fresh! and they didn't skimp on it (thank you ), and I really liked the shredded lettuce instead of the usual sad leaf situation. The sauce deserves a shoutout too! it's genuinely tasty and ties everything together nicely. Overall, the flavors were pretty good. Now for the honest part: the patty itself was a bit dry, which is kind of a big deal when it's the main event. That said, the generous amount of sauce definitely helped counteract the dryness. And honestly, when you're starving, there's a moment where you just say "whatever" and keep eating--and I did . It wasn't horrible by any means, just not quite on the level of a couple other burger spots I usually go to. The patties are on the thinner side, but that seems to be the norm at most casual burger joints these days. This feels like an easy fix though, cook the patties a little less and this burger would level up fast! Would I swear off this place forever? No. But if I know there's a better burger option open, that's probably where I'll go first. That said, if it's a Sunday, I'm craving a burger, and all my usual spots are closed... yeah, I'd consider coming back. Maybe. Solid spot, good flavors, and a little tweak away from being even better.

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

Was in town for a few days and stopped by this local (ha ha ha) joint for a a quick brunch. We…read moreordered the all-american burger with the sweet potato fries, a loaded tuna sandwich, a cold brew, and a regular fresca (watermelon + other seasonal fruits that have been cold pressed). Everything was so phenomenal - the food was fresh and not super heavy, and since its farm to table, everything was so so delicious. Our server Jasmine was so attentive and sweet and made sure we had what we needed. Monique was also so kind and checked in on us frequently. From the quality of the food, the value of it, to the service of the restaurant, everything was great! Affordable, delicious, and overall such a pleasure to have been able to try this restaurant.

Food was delicious! Got a tri tip melt and chicken aioli sandwich. Food tasted great and left us…read morewanting more. We'd definitely come back. Everything was clean and spotless Heather reached out to make sure everything is A+ and I really appreciated that.

My work always orders sandwiches from here and my coworkers are always happy about it!…read more I finally stopped by with my work bestie, and I'm so glad we did! This spot is super clean, cute, and has such a warm, welcoming vibe. There are so many options to choose from, but I went with the turkey sandwich because I'm a girl that likes her turkey!. They were not shy with the turkey (which I love), and the Italian dressing took it to a whole new level! So flavorful and perfectly balanced. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture because it was devoured within minutes! I ended up sharing with my mom and she was wowed as well! I also tried the tiramisu, and it was absolutely out of this world. Honestly, I would've bought every single one if they had any left (I bought the last one, lucky girl!) Safe to say, this is officially my new go-to sandwich spot and the best part is I can have it for lunch literally everyday!

Since this summer '25 I have struggled to find a duplicate sandwich like the one I found in L.A. I…read moresearched and tried other spots here in Bakersfield but no one came close, that was until I landed here. The place is very spacious, clean and customer service is excellent. I didn't care to know about any other sandwich other than the Italian sub. I ordered two Italian subs just in case I liked it, along with tiramisu, lemon cake and some potato salad. Italian sub is a 10 out of 10! The desserts are fantastic and the potato salad is unique. I will now claim this as my favorite sandwich spot here in Bakersfield.

I love the hoagies in Pismo and have been wanting to check out the one in Bakersfield. The…read morerestaurant has a fun surf vibe with lots of seating. We ordered the Freddy split to share. The portions here are large and the service was fast. The Freddy is basically a Pismo wrap but sandwich style. The tri tip was tender and the roll was soft and delicious. You also can't go wrong with a $2 RedStripe. I can't wait to go back to check out their daily specials.

My youngest and I were in the area and she suggested Hoagies. I wasn't impressed when we came the…read morelast time but she's sort of picky so in we went. This time around, I decided to try out the fish sandwich and my daughter wanted the club sandwich. She absolutely loved her sandwich which is great because as I mentioned...super picky kid. Me on the other hand, not impressed at all with the fish sandwich. First impression was it did look super fresh. The lettuce looked crisp and fresh and the fish was poking out of the sandwich which means good portions. But the fish was a bit dark, suggesting either old or dirty grease or cooked too long? Either way it was bland. I ended up having to douse it with a mixture of tarter, malt vinegar, ketchup and Tabasco sauce. I feel as though since this is a fish restaurant that is from the coast, the fish should be their best dish. But this is twice now that it has failed to impress me.

When I want a sandwich there's about 4 sandwich spots I always think of and Jersey Mike's is…read moreprobably one of the top ones I always think of. It's crazy to say that these past few years I have become a fan. I literally used to live around the corner from this one and never came, but looking back I kind of regret passing this place up. I'm not a huge sandwich lover, so when I'm hungry or craving something, sandwich is not my first thought. Matter fact, sandwich is usually never my thought... but that's because sandwiches are not created equally. I can have a sandwich from somewhere else and they are definitely not Jersey Mike's. I can choose a hot sub or a cold sub and still feel equally happy with my choice. I love the app. Most restaurants/food places now have an app and ordering ahead is always a plus if you're on a time limit. There's never a wait time and your food is always done in time. Plus let's not forget the rewards, the rewards are the best thing about ordering. When you accumulate enough points you can get a free sandwich. I like to hold on to my points til I have enough for a giant so I can share it w my husband. If you haven't been to Jersey Mike's then you're definitely missing out. Whether you dine in or not you're gonna love the sandwiches. This particular location is always pretty clean, it stays consecutively busy so you know that the sandwiches have fresh veggies and freshly made meats.

I ordered a sandwich that came with olive oil and red wine vinegar. The sandwich was delivered…read moredrenched with the oils. My recommendation is if you order a sandwich with oils to specify how much oil you'd like. The bottom of my sandwiches were soggy. My hands became really oily when holding the sandwich to eat and the pieces of bread felt watery. =( Below is a picture trying to show what my review was writing about. I was hungry so I still ate my sandwich, lol.

I stopped by recently while my boss was in town as Luigi's has become a favorite of his when…read morevisiting. Admittedly, this was my first time. I know, to many locals this is probably unimaginable for someone who has called Bakersfield home for almost 20 years, and let me say.. I get it. I now understand the hype. From the delicious food to the way they make you feel like family with their impeccable yet personable service, it is no surprise this over 115 year old local family business has won over the hearts and minds of Bakersfield and those who visit. Our warm welcome: We didn't check the hours beforehand, and showed up at 2:30, which is their closing time, like complete chumps. Never the less, every person in both the deli and restaurant insisted for us to come in and eat. The owner, Gino, was one of the many friendly faces who greeted us and ensured us it was no problem. This was very kind. I don't like showing up within the last hour before a restaurant closes, let alone the literal time they close. The kindness and welcoming approach in which everyone insisted we stayed, made me know they truly wanted us to have the chance to enjoy an amazing lunch with them, and amazing would be an understatement. The service was down right impressive. Our server, Chris, was incredibly friendly and attentive. Arguably the best service in town. Now let's get to the delicious food: Everything we ordered was top notch, but the truffle sachetti "pasta purse" completely stole the show. They are now a forever must as a shared appetizer or main dish. Though I do very much look forward to jumping around the menu and coming in during their daily and seasonal/popup specials I've seen on their social media. The phenomenal ambiance: The atmosphere is something out of a Billy Joel song, a compliment I am sure I am not the first to give. The inside is decked out wall to wall with old family photos and Bakersfield memorabilia. As it was a nice day, we sat outside in their beautiful shaded area with a very nice outdoor bar I wouldn't mind coming back to pay a proper visit. Needless to say, while this was my first visit, it won't be my last. I look forward to the taste of the truffle sachetti and the warm, welcoming atmosphere Luigi's provides.

I typically go to Luigi's for an evening event. Last week, I took the time to trek downtown to have…read morelunch with friends. It was great. There was entirely too much food, and it was all delicious. Thankfully, I decided to share the Thursday special sandwich. That was the perfect amount. The salads were fresh and all the ingredients were just the right combinations and great flavor. A reservation is definitely the way to go. We had an 11am reservation when they first open for lunch. We had a wonderful table on the patio on a great day. John took very good care of us and kept everything straight. It was impressive! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and time together. Luigi offers amazing food and helps create memories!

Excellent burgers and the fries are bomb, the wait staff very busy and still friendly and ready to…read moregive recommendations! Atmosphere is very nice

I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.

Average turkey sandwich. $14.00?…read moreFirst and last visit. The pickles were better than the sandwich

I was scouting for a sandwich yesterday in downtown and I stumbled over this little sandwich shop…read moreon the corner of Fst. When I came in, I was greeted and helped with the menu by a lovely lady. The restaurant gave me vintage vibes and I loved it, it was calm and clean. The cashier helped me choose a sandwich and I picked out these cookies to try as well. I ended up going with the Dr. Laura Sandwich and the raspberry filled cookies, the sandwich was good only I wish there was more meat for the price honestly. It was a pastrami sandwich but I mostly tasted salami. On the other hand do your self a favor and get these cookies they're so soft and fresh, the filling is so good. I'm probably going to be stopping here for a sweet treat often because those cookies are spectacular. Overall I'll come back and try their soups and casserole, they sound appetizing.