Brunch in Bakersfield covers everything from old-school diner plates to creative, chef-driven menus and sunny patios. Whether you’re craving biscuits and gravy, shakshuka, or a mimosa flight, the city serves it up with Central Valley warmth. Here are standout spots locals love—and visitors quickly adopt as favorites.
24th Street Café
A Bakersfield classic, 24th Street Café is the place for comfort-food brunch done right—think chicken-fried steak, biscuits ’n’ gravy, and breakfast combos that come with your choice of potatoes and toast. Breakfast is served all day, which makes it an easy pick for late risers.
Cafe Smitten
Cafe Smitten blends third-wave coffee with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu, served daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect seasonal toasts, hearty breakfast plates, and pastries in a bright, modern space (two locations: Downtown and Grand Island Village). It’s a great choice when you want craft coffee with a chef-y brunch.
Locale Farm to Table Eatery
Locale lives up to its name with a daily brunch menu and a focus on fresh, locally minded plates. You’ll find staples like scrambles and pancakes alongside salads and sandwiches, making it easy to satisfy a mixed group. Patio seating adds to the weekend vibe.
Moo Creamery
Known for scratch-made everything—from brunch to house ice cream—Moo Creamery offers a full brunch lineup alongside burgers, salads, and inventive sweets. Check the dedicated brunch menu and be ready to pair your plate with a craft beverage or fresh juice.
Sonder
Sonder brings a lively brunch scene with hearty plates (from chicken-fried steak to breakfast burritos) and a “Brunchosas” menu that includes bottomless mimosas with a two-hour limit. It’s a fun pick when you want a social, high-energy brunch with a full bar program.
Hodel’s Country Dining
For a buffet-style, bring-the-whole-crew experience, Hodel’s is a Bakersfield institution. The restaurant serves Sunday Brunch and has been drawing crowds for decades with made-from-scratch comfort food and a homespun atmosphere—a rarity in the age of disappearing buffets.
Mimosa Café
As the name suggests, Mimosa Café leans into brunch classics and bubbly. Open daily in northwest Bakersfield, it features a broad breakfast menu (think multiple takes on Benedicts, omelets, and more) and a lineup of mimosas to match.
The 18hundred
Set in a historic corner of downtown, The 18hundred serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with early weekend hours that make it a solid brunch choice. The kitchen emphasizes quality ingredients and a polished, modern menu—ideal when you want something a bit elevated without losing comfort.
Brunch in Bakersfield is as diverse as the city itself—cozy diners, contemporary cafés, and celebratory spots with a serious mimosa game. Before you go, check current menus and hours; they can change seasonally.
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