Best places: Food & Drinks in Kern County, United States

Charming German bakeshop with outdoor seats serving baked goods, sandwiches & imported beer.

👍👍 Dewar's candies is a Bakersfield institution beloved worldwide. No joke. Their taffy chews are enjoyed by just about everyone. Their soda fountain offerings, unfortunately, must be experienced in town, but, dang! They are worth the visit.

Open since 1910, this Italian grocery & restaurant/deli offers classic lunches in old-school digs.

👍👍 My first time eating here and let me tell you the food is AMAZING!! My favorite is the butter chicken but everything tastes so good. Just the right amount of spice and flavors! I recommend coming for the lunch buffet, you can choose a little of everything and find what you love most! New life long...

👍👍 Great place for yummy breakfast and friendly service. So glad we stopped here and got their coffee too. The service is great! The girls were so on it with everything and the cook knows how to make delicious food :)

Humble, down-home diner serving Southern-style chicken, pork & beef BBQ, plus traditional sides.

👍👍 Just found this place and love it. It’s clean and the staff is friendly and all are so talented and don’t rush while doing your nails and toes. Plus I’ve been here twice and their nail art is on point. Will post another review once she’s done with my toes and I get my facial. This place is worth vis...

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Meat-centric American grill serving steak sandwiches, burgers & ribs in a sports-bar setting.

👍👍 Carlos’s has wonderful donuts. Light, fluffy, and tastefully sweetened. The owners are really nice people and the service is amazing. I recommend their jelly-filled, the apple-filled crumb donut, and the maple bars. The prices are great too!

Neighborhood hangout for budget-friendly diner eats like burgers & hearty breakfasts since 1987.

👍👍 Best BBQ in town!! Love the vibe here!! Everyone is so friendly and nice!!

👍👍 I am a huge fan of poke bowls! I love the fact that you can build your own, and get as much toppings and sauce you want. The ingredients are extremely fresh. Location is good too since there is street parking. I will definitely be back.

Kitschy, wood-paneled diner packed with tchotchkes & serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches.

Family-owned Basque eatery & cocktail lounge serving roasted meats & other regional fare since 1954.

Sushi & hot Japanese dishes, served in a simple space with imported beers & spirits.

👍👍 Absolutely best cheese pupusas I ever had! No reheated, frozen stuff.. freshly made! There is indoor eating and I got my car washed while eating my meal. Great service, definitely a hidden gem here in Bakersfield. Would definitely recommend!

😐 We had to go to the hardware store and this restaurant was so close to the hardware store we might as well just stop by and eat. Happy to find a Mediterranean restaurant here in the neighborhood. Upon entering this quaint location, noticed that the owner was friendly and talkable as he was fulfillin...