Young&#x27;s Drive-In

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.

Around the bar

Burrito n fries

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Soda Water + Celsius Oasis

Cafe Smitten

4.4(1k reviews)

2.5 mi

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.

One our favorite spots in Bakersfield to grab a quick lunch or even just a snack and a beverage…read more The ambiance is nice and relaxing. It's the perfect place to meet up with friends, have a business lunch, or grab a table and study or get work done. Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. It's already become one of our regular spots! Atmosphere: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 3.75/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

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Chocolate Pie

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This strawberry mocha special is divine

West Coast Sourdough

4.0(191 reviews)

4.1 mi

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!

Wonderful delicious bread sandwiches but they are so pricey I would go every week if I could but I…read moreonly get to go once every few months

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34th Street Burgers + Deli

3.7(104 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food came out quick and burrito was bomb. Freshly made tortillas you can't beat that.read more

This place has the unique distinction of being the only gas station I've ever been too that won't…read moreallow refills on outside cups. The cashier decided to go speak to a manager because I refilled a Stanley cup, what a lovely delay and waste of my time. After mentioning I been here countless times and gotten refills she let me know those employees would be spoken to. Thanks for making it easy to never come in here again.

Was an Ortega burger

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Menu 2024

Martin's Meats & Catering

3.9(131 reviews)

2.3 mi

Martin has always taken very good care of us. The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly. I can…read morehighly recommend using them for all of your catering needs.

Review for Haggin Oaks Farmer's Market: Decided to splurge…read moreon a Tri-tip burrito since it smelled so good and I wanted something on which I could put salsa. Definitely not worth $15 plus another $1 for cheese. Meat was so fatty I left half of it on my plate and the rice and beans had no flavor other than salt. Guy taking the orders is nice. The woman begrudgingly handing out salsa is unpleasant. Salsa cups are tiny and not even full. I should have gone to Alfonso's even though their quality has dropped as well. At least the food is tasty and they give you enough salsa for it.

Tri tip plate

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Honey I'm Home

4.2(184 reviews)

4.5 mi

Hola from the 661!…read more Stopped by Honey I'm Home around 3 PM for breakfast--wow. The food was seriously delicious! Our waitress recommended the chicken fried steak, and it was easily one of the best I've ever had. I even downsized the portion, and it was still huge! My buddy ordered the eggs with biscuits and gravy and couldn't stop talking about how it was one of the best he's had in California. The waitresses were super friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. You won't be disappointed!

It felt like a bit of a trek to get out here but is a nice option for the east side of town…read more The restaurant is a huge space and the menu is very large, I feel like you could find something for everyone. The service was great, our waitress was wonderful, very attentive and got our big group everything they wanted. The service was 5 stars! Dessert was very good but the other food was decent just nothing that i feel like I have to come back for another go. It was pretty much the sentiment across our group. No one was disappointed with their plates but we weren't blown away. That being said if you have a big group of people and looking for wonderful service I would recommend honey im home.

Central seating area

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Waiting Area

Sequoia Sandwich Company

3.9(302 reviews)

2.4 mi

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

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Broccoli & Rasin Salad WITH A HUGE AMOUNT OF ONIONS

Caesar's II Delicatessen

4.0(89 reviews)

5.5 mi

Okay! why does free lunch hit different every single time?!…read moreI attended a professional development training and they surprised us with these lunch boxes! Yay! Tell me why I was immediately in love. The moment I opened it, I was greeted with a thick, generously stacked turkey sandwich that looked like it meant business. We're talking layers on layers of tender, juicy turkey, piled high with that crisp, freshly shredded lettuce that gives the perfect crunch in every bite. Even writing about it makes my mouth water all over again! The bread? Soft, fresh, and just the right amount of pillowy to hold it all together without falling apart. As if the sandwich wasn't already the star of the show, the box came fully loaded with a chocolate chip cookie,, a bag of chips for that salty crunch moment, and a little sampler of macaroni salad that was slathered in Italian dressing. So tasty! Honestly? Mouthwatering from start to finish. Whoever put these boxes together understood the assignment! (Haha) This is definitely a must try when hungry!

Once in awhile we crave the sandwiches from Caesar's and it's funny that we didn't even know this…read morelocation existed until I pulled them up on Yelp. Since finding out about this location, we have visited this place a few times now. I really love the old school feel to this sandwich spot. You can either dine in or order your sandwich to go. Caesar's is hit and miss for me. Once in a great while it's one of the best sandwiches I've had and sometimes it's just okay. One thing I do know for sure is that I keep coming back because they have "that" clam chowder. My only complaint is that they are pricey and you can get a superior sandwich from other places. Parking is a little bit crazy during lunch time. Staff is always super nice here and the lines go pretty quick. I don't know if they have more than the 2 locations I know of. This location is not as fancy as the one on Brimhall, but their sandwiches are just as good.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.6(111 reviews)

4.0 mi

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.

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Bakersfield Barbecue Company

4.3(179 reviews)

2.3 mi

We came on a whim. Got a bit of everything. The tritip, the chicken, the ribs. Also got the mac and…read morecheese, the beans, potato salad and fried green beans for the sides. The tri-tip was great, not dry and went well with the bread. Wasn't personally a fan of the chicken. It was well cooked but too salty for my tastes. My fiancé didn't seem to mind it. All the sides were great. I really liked the batter they used on the fried green beans. Perfect level of crispy for me. Also loved the seasoning of the potato salad. The mac and cheese is like a better version of Hometown buffet's mac and cheese, I also loved it. Makes me want to try it with the hot links next time. We also tried the BBQ sauces. Each were very good and paired well with the food. But either the food is so good I don't think it needs sauce. Or, for me, their sauces are missing that addictive aspect. They were pretty middling for me. Hands down crowd favorite though, were the ribs. We watched as the fiancé picked up the rib and fall off the bone. THE RIBS ARE SO GOOD YOU CAN EAT THE BONE. I LOVE EATING BONES. They also aren't scared to leave the fat on. These alone were the hit of the day for me. I want to take my elderly mom here just for the ribs because they cook them the way we cook them. Overall. Pretty much my new favorite BBQ place now. It's pricy and out of the way for me, but I don't care. I've driven farther out for lesser quality food.

I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately it was a major letdown. I ordered the 4-meat…read moreplatter, a brisket sandwich, and fried okra to go--and right off the bat, they forgot my mac and cheese. There were also no utensils or napkins in the bag, which meant I had to drive all the way back. As for the food itself, it was just... meh. The biggest disappointment was the ribs--they were honestly the worst I've ever had. Dry, tough, and lacking any real flavor. I'm not sure how ribs end up that overcooked, but it was pretty bad. The rest of the food didn't make up for it either. For the price, I expected much better quality and basic attention to detail. Unfortunately, this experience missed the mark on both food and service. I won't be coming back.