I never really write reviews, but this place definitely deserves one. I came to Bakersfield to…read morevisit my mother in law and was originally looking for a good matcha place. We were greeted almost immediately after walking into the door. The place is clean and nicely decorated. Will definitely be coming back every time I come visit my in laws!

Uncharted Adventures is a veteran-owned and operated business. The atmosphere is welcoming, and…read moreit's clear that Hector ,Chris (his son) and the whole crew are working to create more than just a coffee shop--he's says hes building a cultural hub for the community, and it shows... THE GRUB: The Cuban coffee is outstanding, and the Vietnamese iced coffee is one of the best around, actually its the only one around. If im clueless let me in on the Vietnamese coffe you know of...anyhoo If you're looking for a caffeine kick, the cold canned Vietnamese coffee will give you a jolt you wouldn't believe. Food-wise, the Peruvian grilled cheese sandwich was flavorful and well made, but I'd recommend asking for the sauce on the side unless you enjoy a messy sandwich. The ham and cheese croffel had great flavor, but it was a little light on the ham and cheese. I think the cropples are better suited in the sweet variety as they seem small incompressants to a ham and cheese croissant someone would purchase for about half that price. In my opinion, it was more of a kid's snack than a meal and not quite worth the price, if you're actually hungry I would go with something else off the menu. Everything was made fresh , you must be patient here , perfection can be slower than your metabolism, so dont go there hangry. During my visit, Hector explained that he envisions Uncharted Adventures as a gathering place for the community. The business frequently hosts weekend vendor markets and local running clubs. Hector also shared he was creating a dedicated Memorial Day wall honoring local veterans, first responders, and teachers, while also working on an outdoor eating area. It's always great to see a Hector and Chris, and the new Adventures they take on. This is one of the few coffee shops in Bako worth checking out, whether you're stopping in for a coffee, a bite to eat, or a community events theyre hosting give em a visit an introduce yourself. You can thank me later. .Overall I would give everything a four and a half Stars but since Yelp doesn't do half Stars I'll give them a five out of five stars. As they deserve a free half star for all of the Uncharted Adventures that they are a part of...lol get it.. nevermind.. bye for now...

Went to Smitten downtown for breakfast with some friends before a morning of shopping. We each…read moreordered a coffee and shared a toast flight, which ended up being the perfect thing to share. The first toast was peanut butter and strawberry jelly topped with coconut flakes. The second was almond butter and banana with cocoa nibs, honey, and cinnamon. The third was Nutella and hazelnuts topped with strawberries and coconut flakes. They were all delicious, but my favorite was definitely the Nutella and hazelnut toast. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it fun to share and try different combinations. Service was quick and friendly. The ambiance is a cute cafe vibe. You place order at the counter and someone brings your order to your table. Smitten is definitely a must-visit spot when downtown for breakfast.

SMITTENS STAPLE IS THEIR ABILITY TO MISS THE FLAVOR IN EVER SINGLE DISH…read more Update: coming back after some palate development... smitten is one of the most tasteless restaurants in town. Their hype was definitely due to the 'aesthetic'. Nothing is really outstanding to me. The drinks are such a let down, the coffee is borderline yuck.. do not recommend. Everything is quite unmemorable. Service is whatever, sometimes mid, sometimes bad. Nothing outstanding. Ambiance.... well... this one has been replicated one too many times. The food is heavily missing flavor,the hummus is disgusting. I can't believe they call that thing hummus, it's an insult to actual dish.. it's almost like it was trying to imitate the real dish, but failed terribly in even attempting to. Their pizza tasted like play-doh and looked very pale. Smitten is at least consistent with one thing, which is their staple: no flavor. One of the breaking points for me was being served food that had someone's HAIR. The restaurant is very expensive for the poor experience they have to offer. I stopped recommending them a long time ago.

The service was amazing, the Vietnamese coffee was the perfect sweetness if you don't like a…read moreoverload of sugar. The chocolate bar and crème stuff donuts were so soft and fluffy. Not too sweet. They have savory options as well, definitely coming back

Nice folks who are ALWAYS OUT OF STUFF. Get your act together, College Donuts. I'm sick of walking…read moreinto your establishment hoping to order something only to be told you're out. This morning it was polish sausage and Thai tea. For months it was espresso, period. It has happened A LOT. If you can't maintain such a large menu, you need to simplify. You need to do better if you want to keep customers.

This place was alright. The food was mid. I love chilaquiles and huevos rancheros and looked…read moreforward to these since they were trending on social media, but they lacked flavor. The coffee was ok. However the restaurant is very nice has a lot of picture worthy spots like the swing and the murals on the wall. Also they were trendy for their big concha. However I would never pay what it's priced somewhat like $30 please correct me if I'm mistaken. Would I go back? Probably not. But it's definitely a spot to check out for your first time and I'll let you decide how you like the place!

Went through the drive thru, the lady was super nice but $13 for a burrito full of grease...read more

I had high hopes for this place or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing…read more This place is downtown Bakersfield so parking can be challenging during peak hours. Coffee shop is small and furniture looks very used, aesthetically not very appealing but I'm here for coffee, right? Several signature drink options and quite a few sugar-free options as well. I was undecided between the lavender latte and the Mexican mocha. Barista told me the Mexican mocha was her favorite, so I went with that. The coffee was extremely hot but honestly, nothing spectacular. It's was extremely basic and know I can make this at home. They used a powder mix but nothing to make it their own, just right out of can..so disappointing. They did have several baked good options. I probably wouldn't come back here. No restrooms are available for customers.

Tried Blue Oaks Coffee in Bakersfield today and it was a bit of a mixed bag…read more My vanilla latte was spot on -- smooth, well balanced, and exactly what I wanted. My wife's cold brew, though... was rough. Like really rough. Hard to finish. Food was also hit or miss. The blueberry empanada was absolute perfection -- a delicious, non-sweet pastry with a bright blueberry filling that worked beautifully together. Easily the highlight. On the other hand, the butter English scone thingy was honestly inedible. Overall: some real standouts and some big misses. A mixed experience, but that blueberry empanada alone almost makes it worth another try.

The owners were so friendly and made my protein shake amazing! Close to planet fitness so very…read moreconvenient! Follow their Instagram page for daily updates . Coolest thing I thought was the rewards card board for all us who tend to lose these! Accept Apple Pay as well :).

Super friendly staff. So many delicious drinks, smoothies, snacks to choose from. My new to go spot…read morefor good and delicious drinks.

We are from out of town and needed a real tasting coffee. We visited Sequoia National Park and…read moretried a local coffee shops and thinking it should be reallll good since it's a tourist destination but we're pretty disappointed But I'm still in search of a real good cup of coffee and I have to say driving past to Bakersfield we have to give this city a try Thank you to George/Jorge from 502 Cafe! When I asked for a house made syrup he was gracious enough to share their chai syrup that actually paired perfectly with my flat white (it wasn't on the menu but Jorge was so kind to make me one). Jorge! you need to add this to your menu because it was really good!!! My daughter ordered the Dulce de Leche and she said that it was good too. Also the presentation of the Dulce de Leche is pretty appetizing! Thank you Jorge and the to the other guy who was helping him I will definitely come back if we're in the area again someday

502 Cafe is a hidden gem tucked inside the Haberfelde Building and well worth seeking out. The cozy…read moreatmosphere and friendly service make it feel like one of those places you're excited to discover and then immediately want to tell your friends about. On my visit I tried the Filthy Chai and the Almond Toffee Latte, and both were delicious. The Filthy Chai had a nice balance of espresso and spice, while the Almond Toffee Latte was rich and flavorful without being overly sweet. I also ordered the almond croissant, which was wonderfully flaky and buttery with just the right amount of almond flavor. It paired well with the coffee and made for a great treat. The real star of the visit, though, was a drink I wasn't even planning to order. The barista offered me a taste of their Vanilla Cream, and it was incredible. It tasted just like flan, smooth, creamy, and sweet! After one sip, I couldn't stop thinking about it. It's the kind of drink that keeps you coming back, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was lactose free!

If you have a deep love for Coffee and LOVE VINTAGE ! This my dear friends is the biggest gem in…read moreBakersfield. A true hidden treasure to say the least . I fall in love every time I walk in this place, but most importantly " COFFEE FIRST " . This amazing independent business stands out as soon as you walk in. This is the coolest coffee stop in my own opinion, truly a hipster experience over all for me. - Try the spring menu ! These fun flavors have me hooked . I tried the Mango Sticky Rice and an Iced Cafe De Olla . *** STUDENT DISCOUNTS ***

We have been wanting to try this place out for a while just couldn't find the time until now. I…read morebrought my boys with me to try some drinks out. I got the Mango geek tea and the boys got the banana mocha latte off the little geek menu. The barista was very fun to talk to. He told me that they make many of the syrup in house, including the mango and banana syrup. Our drinks were very sweet and delicious. We were all very happy to stop by. They are located inside your wildest dreams store.