Couldn't have asked for a better stop before heading to Vegas!! This restaurant has so many options…read morefor vegetarians and non vegetarians that are all delicious. Staff was fantastic and restaurant was clean! I got a bowl with veggies, rice, beans, guac, etc. can ask for no cheese to make vegan!

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.

This place is a true hidden gem -- tucked away and easy to miss unless you're looking for it. The…read morefood is excellent. I ordered the birria tacos and received four; I was full after two but they were so good I couldn't stop eating. If you're charging your car and feeling hungry, this is a great spot to grab a meal. You won't regret it.

Great quick stop while charging. We were the only ones there at first, so our food came out fast,…read morewhich was perfect. I ordered the steak breakfast burrito with a jamaica, and my husband got the machaca breakfast plate with a pina. My burrito was really good, packed with meat, eggs, and potatoes. Super filling. My husband was happy with his plate too. The sauce bar was a nice bonus, and the location is super convenient, especially being close to the chargers. Service was friendly. It looked like one younger guy was handling orders and serving while a woman in the back was cooking everything up, and they kept things running smoothly. People started trickling in after us, so clearly it is a popular spot. Solid food, quick service, and a convenient stop.

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.

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

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.

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.

If you were driving from Orange county to Las Vegas or Las Vegas to Orange county, you no doubt…read morehave driven through Baker, California. This is the home to the world's largest thermometer and Alien Fresh Jerky. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have driven past this place but never stopped. Now, I like aliens just as much as the next guy, but it was one of those places that I really had no reason to top of. But let me tell you, I am so glad that I did. In addition to having probably the largest selection of beef jerky next to buc-ee's, this place has more alien stuff than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, this place really does look like it belong on the Vegas strip with its big LED signs and alien motif all throughout the exterior. Additionally, they are in the process of building a UFO hotel. I'm going to tell you this. I will be there as one of the first guests in line when this thing opens up. Let's talk about the jerky for a second, they're not kidding when they say it's fresh. I have purchased multiple bags here on multiple occasions, and I got to tell you this is some of the best beef jerky you can ask for. It's super tasty, and not like that really nasty hard stuff you buy out of gas station convenience store, this stuff really is fresh. I don't know how to quantify alien fresh, but this jerky iis probably some of the best I've ever had. Tons of different flavors and heat levels for every person's taste. Bottom line? This place Is definitely the place to stop when you're out on the road going to or from Las Vegas from Orange county. Honestly, It's a perfect pit stop.

Quirky stop next to the world's largest thermometer that's a great place to stretch legs on a road…read moretrip. They also have clean bathrooms! There's a few alien photo ops, and a lot of the merch and snacks inside are alien-themed. They also have a nice selection of hot sauces. We tried some kettlecorn and some jerky. The kettlecorn was good and comes from Maw and Paws, which has another location around where we live so it was very familiar. The jerky was super tender. Everyone ate it up.

Great place for freshly made root beer! They sell a gallon of their famous root beer if you want a…read morebig guzzle. I like to stop here to get their freeze which is a mixture of ice cream and root beer. Apparently it is different from the shake. Service is slow because of its popularity. Not the best atmosphere since it is a quick stop with multiple food venues. It is also like a gas station store. BUT... there is a bathroom. The bathroom could use some modernization. Enough parking so that you don't have to walk far.

The nostalgia of classic A&W root beer floats is what drew us in to this little spot tucked inside…read morea gas station food court. Sometimes the simplest cravings are the best ones...and these floats did not disappoint! The root beer was icy cold, the ice cream creamy and perfectly balanced just how we remembered it. The only thing missing was those large frosty mugs that made A&W so iconic. Still, for a quick stop and a taste of old-school Americana, this little location hit the spot. Service is quick so you'll be in and out in no time.

We made a quick stop to this coffee, bean, and tea leaf on our way back from Las Vegas. I got their…read morejasmine iced tea and it was so delicious. Totally hits. The spot service was quick and the location was very clean. Maybe this can be a tradition that we come here before heading home.

Blended mocha is solid. Especially delicious on a very hot day. Great spot with other places to eat…read moreinside the building.

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.

CREDIT CARD NUMBER WAS STOLEN!!!! We stopped at Coffee Bean…read moreand Tea Leaf for a coffee in July 2024. Today (Dec. 16, 2024), 5 months later, I notice a charge from BAKER TRAVEL PLAZA on my credit card. I contacted my credit card company and they told me my credit card number was entered in manually there. 100% FRAUD! I will NEVER patronize that location again. DO NOT USE YOUR CREDIT CARD AT THIS LOCATION.

Do not go to the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at this stop unless you want your credit card information…read morestolen. I was originally charged twice for my drink. Which I figured might happen because the clerk said the first time I scanned it didn't work so I scanned again. Looking at my credit card statement both charges went through. Then a month later, I was charged again. The person who I was with was also charged 3 times on different days for their coffee was well. So if you do need a coffee I recommend cash only here!