Premium Frozen Yogurt at Golden Spoon

Golden Spoon is a new addition to the Bakersfield community which opened in late July and is already off to a fantastic start. Located off Ming Avenue in the Marketplace, Golden Spoon is like no other offering various flavors of premium frozen yogurt and acai bowls, all served by the employees.

Raise a glass to Tehachapi fun

Get ready to "wine down" with the Friends of the Tehachapi Depot for a fundraising celebration on Saturday. In celebration of 150 years since the train line was built through Tehachapi, the Tehachapi Railroad Depot Museum will host the fundraiser to help fund two large projects for the depot's future.

Raven Aviation in Kernville temporarily closes due to ‘severe vermin infestation’: KCPH

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The restaurant Raven Aviation in the Kernville area temporarily closed due to a “severe vermin infestation” and other violations, according to the Kern County Public Health Department. Mice and severe mice droppings were found in the kitchen at the time of the inspection, according to the health department. Mice were also […]

Cajun Crack'n to open in NW Bakersfield

Harrington House restaurant in SW Bakersfield to close

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After serving the Bakersfield community for four years, Harrington House in southwest Bakersfield announced its closure. On social media, the restaurant shared its gratitude to the community and thanked its team members. The restaurant described the goodbye as “bittersweet,” and are excited for what comes next for the new owners. The […]

How This Tiny Breakfast Spot Became a LEGEND Locals Adore in Bakersfield, CA

There’s something magical about tiny breakfast joints that become local legends. 🌟. Donna Kaye’s Cafe has achieved exactly that status in Bakersfield, transforming from a humble mom-and-pop operation into a beloved community institution where regulars are treated like family and first-timers leave as devoted fans. This isn’t just...

Diamonds are a Guild House's best friend

Long the home of business lunches and cozy get-togethers with girlfriends, the Guild House is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The volunteer-run restaurant is pulling out all the stops for its Diamond Jubilee Dinner on Sept. 19 with a champagne reception on the lawn of the historic 18th Street venue followed by a five-course meal prepared by chef Pat Coyle.

This Tiny California Meat-And-Three In Bakersfield Serves Chicken-Fried Steak Blanketed In Peppery Gravy

Some of the best meals in California hide behind vintage signs you almost drive right past. Tucked along a busy boulevard, this little diner looks like a simple roadside stop, but the plates coming out of the kitchen tell a much bigger story. Word is the chicken-fried steak here is...

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.