Guidebook for Bakersfield
Food Scene
Dagny's Coffee Co
1600 20th Stgreat coffee, nice atmosphere
Covenant Coffee
1700 N Chester Avecloser than downtown, supports foster youth, nice atmosphere
Mama Roomba
1814 Eye StGreat food! Unique setting
The Mark
1623 19th StI have not been here but it is supposed to be good.
The crepes are awesome! There is a variety from meat meal to dessert variety. You can sit outside in a tiny courtyard if you prefer.
Cafe Crepes
1028 Truxtun AveThe crepes are awesome! There is a variety from meat meal to dessert variety. You can sit outside in a tiny courtyard if you prefer.
I have not been here. I would like to visit. I am not sure if it is new or I just never noticed.
The Dream Center
1801 19th StI have not been here. I would like to visit. I am not sure if it is new or I just never noticed.
This is an ice-cream shop. It is iconic; a MUST SEE! If you don't eat dairy there is sherbert. (sp?)
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Dewar's Candy Shop
1120 Eye StThis is an ice-cream shop. It is iconic; a MUST SEE! If you don't eat dairy there is sherbert. (sp?)
Queen Pizza & krispy Krunchy Chicken
2697 Mount Vernon AveFast food pizza and chicken strips are excellent!!!
Hummus Express
8110 Rosedale HwyFresh Mediterranean food on the west side of town.
Fresh, fresh, privately-owned.
Luigi's
725 E 19th StItalian food; small shop in front; old establishment
ATHENA'S GREEK CAFE & GRILL
1901 20th StQuick gyros, order at counter, clean, fresh
Slice of Italy Rosedale
10524 Hageman RdGreat pizza!!!
coffee stand with great cold coffee. I haven't had anything else, but I assume it is just as good.
Filling Station
1830 24th Stcoffee stand with great cold coffee. I haven't had anything else, but I assume it is just as good.
This is inside the Padre Hotel. The atmosphere is casual. There is also a pool table. The best Cobb salad in town!
Brimstone
This is inside the Padre Hotel. The atmosphere is casual. There is also a pool table. The best Cobb salad in town!
Rice Bowl
1119 18th StNicer choice for Chinese food over greasy places?
Sandrini's Public House
1918 Eye StGood night life. Restaurant is in basement.
Lunch hours only? Sandwiches and Salads. Can be crowded so don't be in a rush. Food is good.
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Sequoia Sandwich Company
1231 18th StLunch hours only? Sandwiches and Salads. Can be crowded so don't be in a rush. Food is good.
Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
1530 Norris RdClassic place to eat. Can be crowed, but diner style moves fast.
Arts & Culture
Фокс-театр
2001 H StVarious events; films, symphony, concerts, etc.
Small art museum, nice park outside. This area of town is being revitalized.
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Библиотека Warren-Newport Public Library
1930 R StSmall art museum, nice park outside. This area of town is being revitalized.
Parks & Nature
Hart Park
Hart ParkNice trails for walking, riding bikes, riding horses
Great for running, riding bikes, rollerblading.
There are many places to park. It extends from Hart Park to Enos Drive; about 30 miles?
Kern river bike trail parlk
121 Manor StGreat for running, riding bikes, rollerblading.
There are many places to park. It extends from Hart Park to Enos Drive; about 30 miles?
This is a really nice small zoo with all the native animals of Bakersfield. Animals are taken care of very well. Many were injured animals that can't be released back into the wild.
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Калифорнийский музей живой природы
10500 Alfred Harrell HwyThis is a really nice small zoo with all the native animals of Bakersfield. Animals are taken care of very well. Many were injured animals that can't be released back into the wild.
Drinks & Nightlife
Хрустальный дворец Бака Оуэнса
2800 Buck Owens BlvdMusic most nights.
Shopping
Emporium Western Store
1031 19th StGreat boots and western-style clothes
Great beer and wine selections. Small deli and a post office in the shop.
Country Club Liquor and deli
3737 Columbus StGreat beer and wine selections. Small deli and a post office in the shop.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
5625 Calloway DrGood prices
Albertsons
2691 Mount Vernon AveNice grocery store close to the house
Believe it or not you can get fresh fruits and vegetables here for almost no $$$.
99 Cents Only Stores
2682 Mount Vernon AveBelieve it or not you can get fresh fruits and vegetables here for almost no $$$.
Quality name brand shoes. There are often great sales if you want lower prices.
Guarantee Shoe Center
2101 Chester AveQuality name brand shoes. There are often great sales if you want lower prices.
Getting Around
Keep in mind if you want to go to LA it will be an Amtrak bus. Buy a ticket for one station past LA but you don't have to actually board the bus. I can help with details to this.
Amtrak Station, Bakersfield, CA
601 Truxtun AveKeep in mind if you want to go to LA it will be an Amtrak bus. Buy a ticket for one station past LA but you don't have to actually board the bus. I can help with details to this.
Entertainment & Activities
Flight Fit N Fun
3200 Buck Owens BlvdThis is a great place to get a good work out on indoor trampolines.
A huge outdoor lap pool. Call for hours. It cost just a few bucks.
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McMurtry Aquatic Center
1325 Q StA huge outdoor lap pool. Call for hours. It cost just a few bucks.
There are many events here including hockey games, symphony, concerts, etc.
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Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
1001 Truxtun AveThere are many events here including hockey games, symphony, concerts, etc.