I came here when I had a little time in Bakersfield while waiting for an appointment based on their reviews on yelp. Well how dissappointed was I? This is like a truck stop diner and I'm more of a diners, drive-ins and dives kind of girl. I decided to stay and try the food because, hey, it might be great! It wasn't. It was everything you would expect from a truck stop diner. Salty, greasy and inedible. I ate less than 30% of my plate before I just gave up and left. I believe that I ordered the corned beef hash, not that it matters much, I think anything off the menu would have come out the same. I tried to at least fill myself up with toast and jam, because how could that go wrong right? Wrong, it can, they slater on about a stick of butter on two pieces of toast and it just seemed artery clogging to try and eat it. Will not return, do not reccommend for those hoping to live past 50. read more

Classic diner fare with friendly service.

If I could give half stars I would give it a 3 1/2(I wish we could give half stars). The food is solid diner food, great biscuits and gravy, patty melts, pancakes, anything with eggs, or whatever you want. It's open 24 hours, I would suggest visiting during the day as there can be some drunken riff raff here during the late hours(unless you like that sort of crowd). Sometimes the service can be a bit lacking. They've been open a long time and a lot of the same customers frequent this place, it must be doing something right. read more

We were in Bakersfield last night on business. Coworker was hungry , I said I saw a cafe down off the corner . We can park the truck at the little fuel stop next door . Little place , off the beaten path , not fancy .But that's where you find some of the best food . Older cafe , but if did not have great food it would not last All these years . We had a great dinner . If in the area well worth stopping by ! read more

Omg I received my food under 5 minutes after ordering! Excellent customer service and food was delicious!!! My new favorite restaurant!!!

We were driving from Death Valley to the coast in early 3/02 and were thrilled to come upon Zingo's late that evening. We had one of their daily specials, which included a humongous amount of tasty food for very little money. The service was good, too. Zingo's is a big place and it looked like a throwback to the late fifties/early sixties. Judging from the fact that it was rather crowded - at well past the regular dinner hour and on a weeknight - it's a popular place. read more

Come here for breakfast if you haven't got a clue 'bout Bako. We popped in somewhere in Downtown and bolted. We just didn't want to go there. We met a woman who said she liked Zingo's for pancakes. We ordered the biscuits and gravy. They will tell you to order the biscuits and gravy but it's a bit like paste. It wasn't my kind of gravy. The sausage patties kick ass and they do a good job scramblin' the eggs...hashbrowns were inoffensive. If you like them well done then use your grownup out loud voice. Just ask. Just come here for breakfast. It's as good as it gets until I'm proven wrong next time. Need new suggestions, perhaps? It's kitschy and the tables are entertaining things to read. read more

This place is a total dive...But it is fantastic! The breakfast is great. Tons of food and a nice menu. If you are looking for a good greasy tummy filling breakfast, do yourself a favor and visit Zingos! read more

Sometimes you just wander around in circles, trying to figure out what you are doing, and where you are going. Pretty much sums up my visits to Bakersfield. So I stay at Choice hotels, which always has continental breakfast. Which is nice, or would be if they wouldn't always run out of breakfast items before their guests get a chance to eat. Most of the time I just skip breakfast, which technically isn't a great move because we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But that's just how it is sometimes. Like yesterday, when I had to get out early for an sales call, and didn't have time to stop for a bite to eat. I made the call, and didn't have anything else scheduled for a while, so i decided to find a place to eat. Now, I've been driving up and down Buck Owens Blvd for seems like years. I always pass this place, and the parking lot is always full. so you know, you can tell a good truck stop if the place is always busy. It turns out however that the parking lot is always full because there is a bar behind the restaurant. Anyway, it has the "look" that I like. Kind of a divey, down on it's luck look. You know, seedy. What the heck, let's give it a shot. Inside it's okay. Gotta love the 60's wood paneling. The service was attentive, the coffee okay and never ran out. They even had homemade biscuits which is always a plus. I order the usual bacon and eggs, hash browns, and biscuit and it's all good. Almost. The biscuit is more of a dinner roll type then a biscuit type which is a bit of a disappointment. Anyway, the experience was okay, the meal was filling, and they have a huge menu that includes both chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken. You gotta love that. I give it three biscuits. Check it out! read more

Wow, I was a bit taken aback when I walked in Zingo's. I guess I should have read the reviews more carefully. Despite the "rough and tough" vibe to this popular breakfast spot, the service was friendly and the food was pretty good! My ortega omelet was big, piping hot, and filled with ortega chilis and cheese! Very tasty. I prefer a slightly healthier meal, but hey, it's all right to splurge once in a while. The biscuits and gravy, according to my husband, did not meet up to the hype of the other reviewers. He said the gravy was just not chunky enough. He may just have different tastes than everyone else... All in all, it was a great experience. Good, filling, down-to-earth eats. read more

Came here last Thursday for lunch. Got here just after 12:30pm. It was apparently the perfect time to go as it wasn't too busy. The waitress was super attentive. I had the hot turkey sandwich. It was just like I remembered it from being a kid. I will definately be back. read more

Zingo's Cafe - Hot turkey! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I have come here since I was a kid, from casual outings to business meetings alongside my father. Deb and Gil know how to keep customers coming back! Favorite dishes: Chicken Fried Steak Biscuits and gravy Waffles Surprisingly, their chile verde is good! Cheeseburger and fries! Prime Rib! Cold Turkey and Chese sandwhich (I think that's a whole turkey stuffed in the sandwhich!) The even better thing is that Zingos is open 24 hours, and with cheaper and better food than Denny's, this is a favorite of mine. The only thing I do miss is the fact that there was more parking for the truckers. I'm sure that has hurt their business somewhat since the truckers don't have a place to park to get take-out or eat in the cafe. The parking can get crazy too since there's limited parking. Be aware, this place can get noisy, so if you're not tolerable to noise, stay away and leave the good food for the rest of us! read more

Super good breakfast I absolutely love it!! Service wasn't amazing was visited about 3... need more servers but once asked was told they weren't hiring! But once again I love this place read more

Had breakfast, ham n eggs, biscuit n gravy, country potatoes. All good. Recommended by the guys across the street at les schwab tire center while we were there. Prices were good, place clean. read more

Zingo's Cafe - Biscuits n gravy, ham n eggs. All good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I come here for the biscuits and gravy. I've tried this dish at most breakfast places in town but they all fall flat when it comes to Zingos. They use bacon and not sausage. I've never tried anything else on the menu because I don't want to miss the best biscuits in town. read more

Zingo's Cafe - Biscuits and gravy. Extra peper just the way I like it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love this sorta diner! Super friendly servers, and a busy family place. I just ordered the basic bacon and eggs breakfast. Perfect over medium cooked eggs, and soft bacon, just as i ordered..... BUT... i'm knocking them down a star for the hash browns. I like the shredded versions, but theirs seemed to be more like mashed potatoes with a bit of shred, vs ones that flake apart when you use a fork. Maybe just a busy day and they sat on the grill to long... I will be back! read more

Not much of a talker but it feels like home and the good is GREAT! Nothing beats my grandmas cooking but they came pretty darn close! Definitely a place to bring the whole family and have a good time. It's not the most updated place but it definitely has its potential and shines bright. Nothing like an old school cafe. read more

Best pancakes in Bakertucky.... Whenever we visit town we have to go to Zingo's for pancakes. Was in there Sunday morning, sat at the counter, ordered coffee & my breakfast (pancakes...in case you wondered)...the staff were friendly & attentive, less than 10 mins after I ordered, my breakfast arrived...Pancakes (I see a theme here) scrambled eggs, sausage & toast. The sausage was OK, nothing special, the eggs were good...and Ohhhhhhhhh...those pancakes...they cover almost the entire plate.... Yeah, I'd go again.... Try the pancakes! read more

One of my favorite places for breakfast! The omelets are huge, country potatoes are tasty and they serve it soooo fast! On the other hand, lunch/dinner time can be a long wait. The servers forget to bring your salads or soups, they have an attitude for being over worked or just lazy to me. Overall the food is great! I'll never stop coming here!! :) read more

the worst place ever. The waitresses were inattentive, slow and too busy talking and joking among themselves to serve us. The place is dirty. The wait was unbelievable for food and service. The chicken fried steak gave me food poisoning for 3 days and i threw up for 2 days. I hate Zingos, I never ate here again and tell all my friends to avoid this place. I'd rather starve than eat here! read more

This is the most awesome place to have VERY late night or early morning breakfast! Their country scramble is to kill for! JUST AWESOME! i can't say enough to tell you all you MUST give it a try!!!!!! And the staff, they are just as awesome!!!! The food cost not bad, and you get your money's worth and not just in quantity, but in quality and taste as well!! Worth every penny! read more

The breakfast is remarkable especially the strawberry waffle, the steak, country ham, as well as the pork chops

The country potatoes? Pretty good. Autographed photo of Eddie Money behind the register? Better. God Eddie Money is funny. read more

I found Zingo's while waiting for a family member to finish some testing at a nearby hospital. I have been back 2 or 3 times after that. Zingo's is pretty much your typical greasy spoon diner. They have a decent sized menu, the serving sizes are generous, and the food is tasty. Price range is comparable to a Denny's or similar restaurant. So far I have tried: -The Chicken Fried Steak w/ Biscuits and Gravy -The BBQ Beef Sandwich w/ Chili Cheese Fries -Ham&Cheese Omelet -French Toast -Cheese Burger Everything has been really good so far, but I'm partial to the BBQ beef. The place is fairly clean, and seems like it has been around for awhile. It seems like they have a large local clientele and I feel a bit out of place eating there, but for the price and food quality I don't care. I live about 2 hours away, but I'm in Bakersfield quite often, so I'm sure I'll be back. It's worth mentioning that there is a bar onsite (separated from the restaurant, but in the same building). I don't drink anymore, but having a bar co-located with this type of food would have been a huge bonus in my younger days. read more

What a great find! I when there just needing to grab a quick breakfast to go and was very pleasantly at what I found. The crowded parking lot was the first sign of good things to come. I ordered breakfast burritos. I got the standard one. I think they called it a meat lover. It had ham bacon and sausage. I ordered a second for someone with dietary restrictions. The server was very patient and helpful in putting together a special order. Both we outstanding: two of the best breakfast burritos I can remember. The one that was ordered off the menus could not have been improved upon: not at all dry, not greasy, flavorful, the right ratio of ingredients... perfect! The place is not fancy in fact it is a bit run down looking. But the food makes it a must visit spot on our next trip to Bakersfield. . read more

Zingos is the place to go for a down home, I know everybody, they know what I want, family atmosphere. They are where I sneak to at 4 in the morning when I have a its not breakfast time, but I cant sleep, and Im hungry hankerin' for some biscuits and gravy. You may not wanna go in around 2 am because the bar crowd has found this place to be a great place to go when the bars close down and it gets very busy. It is definitely the place to go when I am 'big' hungry! Love the food and the service! Thanks all. read more

Fast service even on a Sunday busy morning! Food was out fast and very well served. Only bad thing was that the waitresses were a bit dry on their responses but overall great meal! read more

I was unexpected happy with this cafe. It is old fashioned and located right next to my hotel. I was by myself, just before a dog rescue far from home. I wanted a good hot sandwich. I got the cheese French dip w fries and sherbet. It was just what I needed and the service was excellent. It is a simple place but I appreciated the back in time vibe. read more

Giving five stars more so for the service !! 5 star service these waitresses are pretty much the best I have ever encountered. I go out to eat at least 4-5 times a week and all over California so needless to say I have plenty interaction with waiters/waitresses the food is good but I'd come back just for the wonderful service alone !! read more

Great spot, love the ladies that work here. Breakfast is always tasty thanks y'all def a top ten local place for great food

This was very good and the service I had today was lovely. I got the special plate with a hamburger patty. It was cooked the way I ordered it and I was pleased with the low carb option that was still very tasty and filling. I also was happy I could take my drink to go after my lunch. My friend enjoyed her scramble and happily took her leftovers home. read more

Service was friendly and quick. Ordered the chicken friend steak with biscuits and gravy. The gravy had little taste. Added a lot of pepper and salt. The chicken fried steak wasn't bad, but mediocre gravy. Won't be returning for breakfast. read more

We had a very good breakfast this morning. The portion size is large. Had southern omelet ,Han scramble and pancake we each enjoyed our meal. Will come again. read more

your missing out if you haven't eaten here yet. servers are cool and the food is so good

I love dives, but they have to have good food. Zingos is a high end dive and has good food. The characters, both customers and wait people, at Zingos are straight out of Central Casting. They are homespun, straight forward and friendly. The food is not haute cuisine, but you don't go to a place like Zingos for their sauces and presentation. You go for a good home style meal. The biscuits are real biscuits, not dinner rolls. I can only assume that the previous reviewer who complained that the biscuits were like dinner rolls, got a dinner roll by mistake or doesn't know what a biscuit is. Biscuits and cream gravy are a staple at Zingos. For folks in Bakersfield, many of whom hale from the midwest, this is manna from heaven. If you don't have a palate for cream gravy, give it a pass. The homemade soups are also quite a treat. The vegetable beef soup, split pea, and clam chowder rival my own. I have never been charged for a refill on drinks. Never. The prices on the menu are reasonable. The service is good. The atmosphere is interesting. You'll see people from every walk of life, from business suit attired to street leathers. Fun stuff! Try it! read more

Small hole in wall restaurant with plenty of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious bacon cheeseburger with fries, and there's plenty of other choices to choose from as you're driving into Bakersfield off Highway 99 read more

Ordered chicken fried steak with gravy on the side, dish came out smothered in gravy, they took it back and it came back in 3 minutes (hmmmm) with no gravy on top this time with the gravy on the side BUT, what the cook had done was he jus scraped off the gravy and over refried the steak in which when I picked the steak to see the bottom, the steak slid right out onto the plate as if it had a pair of pants on, WHAT A JOKE THIS PLACE!!!!!! read more

Food was disgusting and waitress was difficult and rude. Don't come here. Also the food gave me diarrhea.

Went here for the first time. We had pancakes, chicken Fried steak, a breakfast burrito and chicken strips. Everything was excellent. The other reviews we read were right on about how much food they serve here. A massive breakfast burrito. The chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes filled the entire plate. My wife ordered a stack of 3 pancakes they were so big and fluffy she barely finished two. The waitress was very friendly and service was incredibly fast. We could not believe how fast food came up. This is not a 5 star,white napkin restaurant, but it is everything you expect out of a 5 star diner. Filling, tasty food, and fast, friendly service. We will definitely be back and recommend giving Zingo's a try. read more

Outside: 14 pickups, 2 mini-vans, two cars, one harley, 4 big rigs and one spitoon. Inside: The best biscuits and gravy this side of Oklahoma. Is this really a 5 star joint? Uh.... no, but when your traveling to L.A. from S.F. on Hwy 5 and your other options are Deny's and IHOP, Zingo's is a 6, but I can only give it 5, so a 5 it is. The service: I was waiting for one of the raspy voiced waitresses to yell, "kiss my grits", but as grits are not on the menu, I would have probably been waiting a long time! I doubt even the truck drivers would dare talk back to one of these gals, but they're not likely to have reason too. The service was great! Fast, friendly, personal... am I really in Ca? The pies: I wish I had saved room.... their homemade pies look awesome! I had to stare at them as I ate my breakfast at the counter. Seductively displayed in a big glass cooler. Giant, homemade, banana cream, lemon meringue, apple, chocolate cream, and more. Next time! read more