Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Bakersfield area by diners
Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Bakersfield area by diners
Breakfast holds a special place in American culture, serving not only as a source of nourishment to start the day but an opportunity to create traditions. It's a daily ritual for more than 290 million Americans and is often regarded as the most important meal of the day, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
While staples like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are common nationwide, regional preferences showcase America's culinary diversity. In the South, biscuits and gravy are a staple, while the East Coast is known for dishes like eggs Benedict and bagels with lox. The Midwest often favors hearty skillet breakfasts, while the Southwest's spicy breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros reflect the region's Mexican influence.
There are a wide variety of restaurants that serve breakfast today. Traditional diners often feature laminated menus filled with pages of combo meals pairing eggs with a breakfast meat of your choice served alongside hash browns, buttered toast, and endless coffee refills. Then there are modern breakfast spots that embrace innovation, adding global influences and creative twists to traditional dishes. Avocado toast, kimchi fried rice, and churro waffles are some of the more recent popular offerings that reflect how multicultural flavors have become part of contemporary breakfast traditions.
American breakfast culture has evolved significantly over the years. In the mid-20th century, diners and coffee shops dominated the morning meal landscape, catering to workers and families with fast, affordable options. Then, the rise of fast-food chains in the 1960s and 1970s shifted breakfast trends, introducing convenient grab-and-go items like McDonald's Egg McMuffin. By the early 2000s, the brunch boom transformed weekends into social events, with restaurants offering elaborate dishes, bottomless mimosas, craft Bloody Marys, and vibrant atmospheres that encourage extended Saturday and Sunday morning dining experiences.
Today, breakfast culture continues to balance nostalgia with innovation as classic comforts meet modern trends in both casual diners and brunch destinations, ensuring that morning meals remain a meaningful and celebrated part of life.
Curious about where to head near Bakersfield for your next breakfast or brunch? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in the Bakersfield area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of March 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "breakfast & brunch" on Yelp that are open at 7 a.m. and are within a 10-kilometer radius of Bakersfield were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 15 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to discover new inventive egg-centric dishes or time-honored classics for your next leisurely morning!
#30. Lorene's Downtown
- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1531 23rd St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Flame N Freeze
- Rating: 3.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1300 California Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Spencer's Cafe
- Rating: 3.8/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Mall View Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mimosa Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 Calloway Drive Ste 200 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Pappy's Coffee Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10595 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sugar Twist Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5511 Calloway Drive Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Skillets Diner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10500 Hageman Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Spencer's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7800 McNair Lane Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Stack's Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1321 Easton Drive Ste 100 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Huevo House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1201 24th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bread & Honey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6314 Ashe Road Ste 400 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Spot Downtown
- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1412 17th St. Ste F Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Sugar Mill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2523 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Old River Grill - Riverlakes Plaza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9530 Hageman Road Ste K Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Toastique
- Rating: 4.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3345 Buena Vista Road Ste 600 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Milt's Diner
- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6112 Knudsen Drive Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Old River Grill at Brimhall Square
- Rating: 4.2/5 (805 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9500 Brimhall Road Ste 301 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Gus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3940 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. 24th Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 24th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Old River Grill at the Marketplace
- Rating: 4.3/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9000 Ming Ave. Ste J3 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Wake Up Café
- Rating: 4.3/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Fashion Plz Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Renae's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7737 Meany Ave. Ste 5 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Scrambled
- Rating: 4.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3631 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Donna Kaye's Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Oak St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cafe Smitten
- Rating: 4.4/5 (979 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 909 18th St. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (986 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Norris Road Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Covenant Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5060 California Ave. Ste 130 Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Varsity Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4801 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Covenant Coffee
- Rating: 4.7/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1700 North Chester Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Carla's Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9809 South Union Ave. Bakersfield, California
- Categories: Diners, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 293 metros.
