10 Surprisingly Affordable Restaurants California Locals Keep A Secret

There is a special kind of satisfaction in finding a restaurant where the food feels expensive and the bill absolutely does not. Those places tend to disappear into local routines before outsiders ever notice them. No giant marketing campaign or dining room reveal. Just regulars who know which lunch special...

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Doubles Up in Bakersfield with Double Launch

19-Year-Old Entrepreneur and Law Student Opens Pair of Mediterranean Fast-Casual Venues in Hometown. Both spots belong to 19-year-old law student and Bakersfield native Gurshaan Sidhu. Sidhu spotted an opportunity to bring some of his personal menu favorites to his hometown market. “I’m incredibly proud to bring The Great Greek Mediterranean...

Coffee with CHP event in Bakersfield set for Sept. 8

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is inviting the community to have coffee with officers in Bakersfield Sept. 8. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 4560 Coffee Rd. CHP said these events are aimed to create an opportunity for the community to engage in […]

Golden Spoon opens in SW Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new sweet spot for a sweet treat is now open in southwest Bakersfield. This is Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt’s first location in Kern County. The shop serves frozen yogurt made with California based dairy and along with açai bowls.Two Bakersfield families own and operate the new location and said they […]

Vatos Tacos to close east Bakersfield location

9 Family-Owned California Restaurants In Bakersfield That Have Earned A Loyal Local Following

There is a certain kind of restaurant where nobody needs to explain why the parking lot is full. The answer is sitting at the tables. Families return for familiar dishes, longtime regulars greet the staff like old friends, and recipes survive because changing them would probably cause an argument. That...

This Cozy Breakfast Spot Has Been WINNING Bakersfield Hearts One Plate at a Time in Bakersfield, CA

Open Daily: Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM | Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM. In the heart of downtown Bakersfield, a tiny breakfast and brunch spot has quietly become a local legend. Cafe Smitten didn’t rely on flashy marketing or big budgets to win over the community—it won hearts one plate at a time.

Olive Garden sets sights on brand new eatery in massive Target-anchored shopping center

OLIVE Garden has submitted plans to open a new restaurant in the US. The chain has announced plans to open 70 new locations this year under its parent company, Darden Restaurants. Olive Garden is replacing some rivals as it expands nationwide, but now it’s asking to join them. The...

Bakersfield bakery honoring Dolly Parton with sweet treats

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield bakery is honoring the late country icon Dolly Parton with decorated sweet treats. Cornerstone Bakery located at 2100 19th St whipped up a batch of cookies and cupcakes, paying homage to Parton who passed away Tuesday at 80. The cookies are shaped as stars and guitars along with cupcakes […]

Pho Hut closes due to roach infestation: county

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Restaurant Pho Hut has closed due to a roach infestation, according to Kern County Public Health. Officials with the county said the restaurant is temporarily closed due to several health hazards including the presence of multigenerational German cockroaches and no warm water in the hand wash sink in a food preparation […]

10 Central California Italian Restaurants That Make Every Meal Feel Worth The Drive

There are dinners you squeeze into the evening, and then there are dinners you willingly put miles on the car for. This list is about the second kind. Maybe the motivation is a plate of handmade pasta that keeps showing up in your thoughts. Maybe it is a wood-fired pizza with exactly the right char.

Work lunch inspiration from a local chef

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you’re feeling stumped on what to bring to work for lunch, you’re not alone. Lauren Holcomb and Jacob Clark ask — and of course taste test — some ideas from owner Heather Laganelli of Locale Farm to Table Eatery. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Salty’s BBQ expands with new Coffee Road location in Bakersfield

What started as a dream for Jeff Salters more than a decade ago grew bigger Thursday morning as Salty’s BBQ celebrated the opening of a new location on Coffee Road. Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh was on hand for the grand opening and offered her approval of the restaurant’s food, saying, “A succulent, savory, tender, Salty’s BBQ is wonderful”

THE DISH: New opa-nings with Great Greek Mediterranean Grill | Food

The Bakersfield Greek Food Festival is just under two months away but souvlaki lovers have something new to help with the wait. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill just opened its first two locations in town. Gurshaan Sidhu, a 19-year-old Bakersfield entrepreneur and law student, owns the restaurant in the Old...

Bolthouse and Tajín Team Up on New Carrot Shakers Flavor

Consumers continue searching for healthier, more convenient snacks that deliver bold flavor and satisfying crunch. Bolthouse Fresh Foods, Bakersfield, CA, is answering that demand with a new collaboration with Tajín seasonings, bringing together Bolthouse Fresh’s Carrot Shakers and Tajín’s iconic chile-lime flavor in a new better-for-you snack experience.

Vatos Tacos to close east Bakersfield location

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Owners of Vatos Tacos announced they are set to close their east Bakersfield location of seven years at the end of the month. The owners said they’ve decided to focus their energy on their Ming Avenue location, which will remain open. Before they close, Vatos Tacos will hold a celebration on […]

10 Family-Owned California Buffets That Serve Massive Portions

Show up hungry enough to make the first plate count. Family-owned buffets have a different energy when the recipes feel personal, the serving trays stay full, and nobody seems interested in sending you home with room to spare. You start with a sensible portion, spot three more dishes on the...

Interactive: The sandwich generation faces a crisis of care

Americans are raising kids and caring for aging parents at the same time — often starting at just 34 years old. (Scripps News)

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates 30 Years with Community Support and Fundraising

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is celebrating a major milestone while continuing its commitment to the communities it serves. With four Bakersfield locations, the restaurant is known for serving hot, fresh chicken finger meals while also supporting local schools, youth sports programs and nonprofit organizations. Cam Frink says community involvement...