I had PD (professional development) at nearby Cato MS and I was really needing coffee. So I searched up nearby places that were eclectic and Summit popped up. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the young lady at the main counter. She was very efficient and knowledgeable as the barista. I ordered a small French Vanilla Iced Latte and a Chocolate Muffin. My bill came out to a reasonable $7.50 not counting tip. The interior is ideal for a bookworm or something seeking solace in a quiet and large setting. The ladies' restroom was clean and spacious. One can seat themselves outside as well but in Bakersfield, that may not be an option until October! There is plenty of parking available. I did not see a drive-through and that is ok with me. The latte was delicious and the muffin is large enough to share but I doubt anyone would because it is really good. read more

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Summit Coffee has quickly become my go-to spot, and I'm absolutely hooked! The staff is always warm and welcoming, which makes every visit feel inviting. On my first trip, I was a little overwhelmed since they don't offer the typical "specialty" drink menu. I asked the barista for a recommendation, and wow--she did not disappoint! She suggested an iced latte with toasted marshmallow and white mocha. I went for a large with an extra shot (needed that caffeine boost for studying), and it was incredible. Ever since, it's been my go-to order. Today's visit was an even bigger treat. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goods. I learned they make all of their pastries in-house! I was recommended the cinnamon muffin, which had just come out of the oven--and let me tell you, it was ooey-gooey perfection. Moist, sweet, generously sized, and only $2.75! My 16 oz iced latte was $5.75, which is super reasonable. To top it off, they source their beans from a local roaster who's deeply passionate about the craft. I love knowing I'm supporting a local coffee shop that, in turn, supports other small local businesses. Couldn't recommend this place more read more

Summit Coffee - Cinnamon Muffin (I already ate half on the drive home, picture doesn't do it justice) They're HUGE! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Great service, great atmosphere good coffee. It has it all. Only negative is location. It's way up on the far east of Bakersfield.

The best coffee! I am from Washington state and was visiting Bakersfield. I was looking for a coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks or Dutch Bros, as in Washington everyone knows those are the best coffee shops. Anyway, I found this coffee shop when I searched and gave them a try. Delicious! And the staff is very nice and friendly. Every time I visit, this is my coffee shop away from Washington. read more

"Coffee is a language in itself." -- Jackie Chan Such true words spoken by one of my favorite movie personalities! I love trying different coffeeshops while I am on a road trip. I believe local coffeeshops can give you many good hints about the community that surrounds it! For example, cozy interior and free Wi-Fi serving delicious coffee and espresso drinks may tell you that a community is either made up of professionals who work remotely or students who go to a school nearby. In the same setting, couches setup facing each other may tell you that this is a tightly neat community that enjoys a good conversation over a good cup of coffee. So every time I pass through a town, I try to stop for a cup of coffee and spend a little time at the local coffeeshop. In my last trip, passing through Bakersfield, I decided to look for a new coffeeshop that I have not tried yet and decided on Summit Coffee. The coffeeshop is across the street from the Canyon Hills Assembly of God church. It is located in a big building (bigger than I am used to seeing local coffeeshops) and has a nice outside seating area. They offer a variety of pastries and more importantly coffee drinks at very reasonable prices. I had me a latte and enjoyed it. The coffee tasted very good and the latte was done the right way. The young lady who served as the barista was very nice and polite. I also noticed a couple of gentlemen sitting there and working on their laptops. Apparently the Café offers free Wi-Fi as well. Altogether a very good place to sit and enjoy a good cup of coffee. read more

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Crappy coffee. We ordered latte frio and iced mocha. The latte frio tastes like nothing and the mocha felt like chocolate syrup mixed with milk, could barley taste the coffee. Ambiance was weird because it wasn't on their directions that a church was connected to it , so all we heard was worship music. Something dumb is that they have an iced latte and a latte frio which are the same thing (I searched it up ). On the bright side the cinnamon muffin was good and the service was quick. read more

The location is great, if not perfect! It's a beautiful place both inside and out! Perfect to work or study (wifi available although few outlets) or just sit around and take in the fresh air and warm sun :) their iced vanilla latte was very good (and huge serving) and their chocolate chip scone a delicious treat!! Was not a busy day this morning service was quick and easy :) definitely will return! read more

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Good coffee and premade muffins and breakfast options. Staff is polite. But the view of the mountains from their parking lot... is wonderful! read more

Top notch coffee. The service was friendly and extremely fast. I was able to sit and enjoy the view from the beautiful patio setup they have. Had a blueberry muffin with an iced Vanilla Latte. read more

Summit Coffee - Iced V Latte, blueberry muffin, iced chai. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love the location of this coffee shop. Great place to meet with friends or study. The staff members are always so sweet! Iced lattes are good. read more

Summit Coffee - Ice white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The coffee was delicious (I got an oatmilk toffee latte, which was perhaps one of the best lattes I've gotten in Bakersfield. Perfectly sweet while still espresso forward!) and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Lots of space for studying and big windows for natural light (great for when you're trying to power through notes and it's been freezing at home)! I spent a couple hours there studying for a college exam and appreciated the chill attitude of the staff. Next time I go I'll include a photo of my coffee, but 5 stars all the way. read more

First time being here and it was so nice and quiet The coffee was so good too I can not believe I've been missing out read more

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Love the price of the coffee here it's a reasonable price I got a caramel macchiato with oat milk and came with 3 shots of espresso was so delicious. read more

Summit Coffee is attached to the church. The staff was friendly, Fox News was on, bibles were throughout the shop. The coffee was good, along the lines of most other small coffee shops. read more

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Liked the area the coffee is really good . Maybe come visit the church one day. Great taste and very affordable. read more

Summit Coffee - This coffee was one of the best - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

10/10, skip the line at Starbucks, prices are great, food items are great my favorite is the cinnamon muffin warmed up! Service is always nice, sweet girls. Very peaceful area to study/ read your Bible/ hang with a friend. read more

Very nice local coffee shop. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. The scones are delicious and tasted fresh. I loved my iced Americano and came back later to try the cold brew, also a hit. Kids loved the fresh iced tea. The two staff that took my orders where very nice and friendly. We will be back. read more

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Decent spot located near the East side. Not many options this way. Luckily, this is a situation fo quality over quantity. Place is simple and part of a church. Coffee is decent and fairly priced. Their coffee is a darker roast and very coffee forward. I might opt for shorter shots in my lattes in the future. We ordered pick up and the process was easy. The place is fairly simple in the inside and the service was pleasant; we walked in, grabbed our drinks and walked out in under a minute. We'll definitely be back. read more

such a pretty and calm ambience, perfect for studying & good coffee! the workers are very lovely & the service is great :) read more

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Quiet place, yet people rolled in and out. Relaxing atmosphere, friendly service. Had a latte and muffin. Enjoyed them both.

If you want to try out a coffee that is stronger than a coffee chain this coffee is it! The area is very nice and quiet. The cafe is big, clean and fresh. The coffee? AMAZING! Best coffee in town! Will be back! read more

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I love it there. Great Customer Service, and flavorful deserts. The coffee is always hit and delicious.

The best iced chai latte I've ever had!! So so yummy definitely a hidden gem not too strong and not too sweet just right :) read more

Summit Coffee - Iced chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Went there for the first time and had their iced caramel latte, it was delicious and definitely helped me start my day. read more

Summit Coffee - a cup of iced coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love coffee and i'm picky on how it is made! This place knows how to make their coffees. I go walking at least 5 times since I moved near by. I very much recommend on going and trying it. read more

Looking for a quiet place to do some work while eating? Then look no more. This is one of my favorite spots when I need to study, do a project, or just to enjoy a warm Raspberry Scone and a cup of joe. This coffee shop also served as a church meeting place since they have a conference room and is located across a local church. When you walk in you're greeted with a smile. Once inside you can enjoy a good selection of coffees, gelato, and Affogato (spelling?). The place is always sparkly clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Also, If the coffee is not enough to keep you warm, you can seat by the fire and read a book or just relax on the couch. But beware not to fall asleep! Their couches are as comfy as it gets. Overall, if you need to relax or just grab a cup of coffee this is the place for you. read more

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Beautiful location and I imagine a popular place after service. They serve Pete's coffee which isn't my favorite. I went there to study, ordered a coffee and pastry and began my work. The hours on the door were wrong and the person working the counter cleaned the place and put the chairs on the table then took a picture of me still sitting there. I was so deep in study I didn't realize they were closing. The picture was pretty inconsiderate, she could have just mentioned something especially considering the sign on the door was wrong. I apologized and left immediately, never to return. read more

Excellent costumer service, lady was SOOOO SWEET .. loved her! But coffee was to sweet! I got iced chai! It was yummy! Just suppppperrr sweet read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this coffee shop. Great study environment with friendly baristas. The place is usually pretty empty so it's super easy to get work done! read more

Great coffee, quiet place to study not super busy and nice inside. I definitely will be going there more often.

Been a while since we stopped by this coffee shop. When our kids went to school at Thorner, we frequently stopped by here to get coffee and some treats. They serve Peet's Coffee and I believe could be the first one to serve it here in town! I love how this place hasn't changed since... still very clean, cozy & staff are friendly & helpful. They also have very good and tasty baked goods. Our daughter always loved their scones so on our recent visit, she got them again and she says they are still as good! They now also serve gelato and Affogato! read more

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This was my Home away from Home. I would spend a lot of time here studying because it had a friendly atmosphere and was pretty quite. I loved their iced teas and scones. The views are great too. Friendly staff too. read more

I genuinely enjoy this spot, the employees are nice/respectful and the drinks are good !! However, I'm giving this place a low rating because of a man who is always there, now at first I didn't think anything of it but after going back on multiple occasions, I noticed he cannot help but STARE, not glance for a moment but STARE. It makes me super uncomfortable, and by the looks of it he camps out on the side of this business with all of his belongings. I'm not sure why a manager or someone in charge hasn't addressed this, I know for a fact I am not the only woman who feels uncomfortable with this man being around and I stopped by for today's event and again I felt uncomfortable. So with that being said, today I felt as if I had to speak up about this reoccurring situation. I would hope something about this will change, if not then, I believe I won't be coming here anymore. read more

Clean, spacious, strong flavorful coffee, and a friendly staff. In the winter, there's always a fire burning in the large fire place next to the cozy couch. In the evenings, you can hear band members practicing and preparing for service. Warning, service can be slow if you go when crowded, but I clicked 5, due to location, beautiful outside patio overlooking the Foothills and extremely good coffee. read more

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Great little hidden gem to have coffee and get away from the maddening Starbucks crowds! Absolutely love how you can have some peace and quiet at this coffee spot. They serve Peets, have plenty of space, and the wifi is always a plus. Best part is that it's only walking distance for me! Will definitely be returning here to study. read more

PEETS COFFEE!!! So good & better than other big brand coffee joints I come before church. Good Bagels too (plain flavor) They toasted it and gave me 2 cream cheese without even asking! read more

I navigated here because I was on the road driving through Bakersfield and this place showed up on Yelp with 5 stars. First, I was put off that it was part of a mega church. That's my fault for not pulling over to look at the Yelp listing more closely, though, can't fault it for that. However, I do enjoy really good coffee, and from a 5 star place I would expect something better than "Proudly serving Peet's..." read more

Found this coffee shop, while my SO and I were paying our storage, all the way on Kern Canyon Rd. This place had few customers seating at their tables, typing on their computers. Pretty quiet, and out of the city which is what we were craving for that day. Ordered 2 mocha lattes, they were sooo delicious and so were the chocolate and pumpkin cupcakes that we got. I loved the fact that it's a local business and had some outdoor seating, with chairs and couches, with the view of the Canyon. So relaxing, too bad I was short in time, I could've stayed there for hours. read more

The coffee shop seems nice enough, but it's not a friendly atmosphere. Baristas could be more welcoming, even just a "How are you?" would have made our experience better. Coffee tastes old and burnt. Asked for vanilla, and there was none... Well, maybe there's vanilla but the burnt coffee covers all the flavor so there may as well be none. 3 people behind the counter, no mask on a single one. Wasted 5 bucks here just to throw the coffee away and go to Starbucks. read more

Very nice place, unlike Starbucks, it has nice seating and a patio. When you walk in it feels like a place they want to serve you, rather than push the line through. Prices are reasonable, they use Pete's coffee, which has a good taste and pastries are fresh. If you want a break from over commercialized coffee places, this one is it. read more