50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Bakersfield

“Oscar was our waiter for lunch. He’s very accommodating. He brought our drinks right away. Took our order. He was friendly, outgoing very positive vibe. Our order without any problems. The steak was cooked to perfection. Even asked if you wanted tea to go. he was an excellent waiter.“

“Adelaida was our server & she was friendly & accomodating to our needs... We love Denny's... l wish they offered a Senior Discount on all items... Other than that l have no complaints...“

“I was looking for somewhere to eat late at night and happened to come across this restaurant. After trying the food, I’ll say this: if you’re looking for explosive flavors, if that’s what you want, this may not be for you.

This is probably the most comforting, homemade feeling Korean food I’ve had in this town.

If you’re looking for authentic, traditional Korean food that feels like a home cooked meal, I definitely recommend this place. If you prefer fusion style Korean food, you may want to look elsewhere.“

“Carla’s Café feels like stepping back into a simpler time—when fresh ingredients, homemade recipes, and genuine hospitality were the heart of every meal. In a world that moves fast, it’s comforting to know there are still hidden gems like this that remind us how food is meant to taste: fresh, flavorful, and made with care.

From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed like family. Every bite reflects the kind of quality and attention that’s becoming harder to find these days. Places like Carla’s Café don’t just serve food—they help brighten your day and give you a small moment to slow down and enjoy something real.

Grateful to still have spots like this in our community. Easy 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Sharan is super attentive and always so pleasant!“

“Awesome waiter, great food and fast service. ❤️“

“I go to Crusaders every Weds. day night to play in a steel tip dart tournament. Crusaders is a fun place to meet people and to just hang out with friends. Crusaders also has a large stage for live bands. The stage area would need to be booked in advance. They have a good selection of beer made right on site. With many of those brews being award winning. They have friendly staff and a limited size dining area with men and women's restrooms that have baby changing tables available . Crusaders is very clean and has a friendly environment. They also sell beer to take home.“

“easily the best ramen place in Bakersfield“

“Love Nelson and the gang at Mauricios. Food is great. Price is right. They treat you like family. I highly recommend the guacamole, chips and salsa with a margarita chaser. ole’“

“Hands down 🙌 this is the best poke bowl location in town!!!“

“best food and service ever!“

“Daniel was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. He was out-going, personable and a great sense of humor. He was attentive without being pushy. Was gracious without being invasive. Read the room just right. Will always ask for him when we come in. Caitlin the manager was also very nice when she checked in with us. Not AI ! Legit review. Go see for yourself.“

“Love their food. I eat their quite often.“

“The ambience is so inviting I love the old look of the countertops, but most importantly, the food is absolutely fantastic. We can’t choose just one meal everything we’ve had has been excellent.“

“Interesting (in good sense) breakfast choices. Shakshouka was perfection. Finally, it's rare to get a sweet potato dish that tastes amazing. Don't miss Moo Creamery's version of sweet potato.“

“Everything was excellent. I’ve had ups and downs at various yard house’s, this was def one of the better ones. Service was very fast, friendly and efficient, the food was pretty good and they actually know how to cook a rare burger right, something which has become less and less common these days. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the cheesesteak, it wasn’t good at all as bland and flavorless as it gets. To be fair I think the server tried to (politically) steer me away from it but I didn’t get the hint. Otherwise everything else I ate here (and ordered quite a lot of food) was spot on.“

“Tuve la oportunidad de venir a comer al Pollo Rico y la verdad quedé encantada con la variedad de sabores y las opciones del Menú, todo lo que degusté estaba delicioso, el pollo al carbón tiene un sabor exquisito, las empanadas y las papas rellenas súper deliciosas, los frijores y el arroz también me encantaron, en fin todo! La atención fue extraordinaria, mucho respeto y amabilidad y pendientes de todo lo que uno nesesitara, el ambiente estaba limpio y agradable y disfruté de la buena selección musical ofrecida en todo momento. Yo pienso volver muchas veces más y para mi es altamente recomendable este Restaurante“

“BEST Mexican food in town. My husband and I have been regulars shortly after they opened their doors. They even catered our wedding which was a bit hit with our guests. Everything in their menu is delicious…I especially like the pasole which I order frequently. A must try…you’ll enjoy the food and the service.“

“Checked out Wool Growers Restaurant and had a really good experience. The food was hearty, flavorful, and served in generous portions that left everyone satisfied.

The place has a classic, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of character, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Great spot for a relaxed meal and good company 👍“

“After leaving another area restaurant/bar due to zero service, we decided to stop into Nuestro Mexico. So glad we did. The servers remembered us even after it had been awhile since our last visit. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. From that moment on - the food, cocktails, service was ON POINT! Best decision we made. Comfortable atmosphere in historic central Bako. Highly recommended. We’ll be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Friendly staff, and tasty food with lots of variety. This is the place to go for down-home eats and plenty of them.“

“Wasn’t expecting the burrito to be so big. I’m a vegetarian and they were so accommodating- they allowed me to modify a menu item to my dietary preferences. I also don’t drink alcohol and they were very accommodating making a mai tai mocktail! Very friendly staff.“

“Chili verde omelette 🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“My must stop spot when visiting California! Food is amazing and the staff goes above and beyond.“

“the pazokkies were really good and taylor c was very kind and helpful“

“I had the most authentic Food from Michoacan. It felt like I was a kid again eating the food my mom makes. I had the morisqueta and even the cheese tasted like the one from Mexico. My husband had the aporiadillo and it was also a great flavor and it came with tortillas echas a mano. They have aguas frescas that you can tell where made with love and authentically.“

“By far the best butter chicken I’ve ever had ! My husband and I are obsessed. We eat here at least once a week. The atmosphere is always very relaxed and the employees are so nice and welcoming. Will definitely be a forever returning customer 💜“

“Multiple food options, quantity and quality A+. Staff meet and greet with superb. Understanding and communication excellent. This has been and always will be my go-to pizza store. Sounds are good too but I kind of think that the size of the salad went down a little bit and the price didn't I could be wrong but anyways.“

“I've ordered from Queen Pizza multiple times and every time people have asked me where the Pizza & Chicken are from. I definitely recommend them... and their service is amazing!“

“Food is as expected in a premier sushi bar that puts in the effort. What stands out to me is the staff, who welcomed you the moment you open the door, the immediate service when you're seated and the food being on the table before you know it.

The server was never more than five minutes away from checking in and they made sure we lacked nothing.

They also clean the chairs and floor along with the table, whether it looks like it needs it or not. That's attention to detail and top flight standards.

The reasonable (for sushi) prices sure helped in forming this review, too.

Everyone also bids you goodbye, too. It's a small gesture that used to be in every restaurant, but it stands out in today's corporate vacuum.“

“Finding a good breakfast burrito in a town we'd never visited felt like a gamble, but this place exceeded our expectations! The flavors were spot on, and the burritos were delicious. My only recommendation is to have pickled jalapeños and carrots available—they'd be the perfect addition. Highly recommend!“

“A good cheeseburger, crinkle fries both delicious!“

“Friendly staff, and tasty food with lots of variety. This is the place to go for down-home eats and plenty of them.“

“I really like their food; the zucchini sticks are delicious, and the breakfast burritos are tasty, they are very nice and take their time to cook the food to make sure it is cooked to healthy standards, I don't think I will ever get tired of eating here, I do hope though with the minimum wage hike to $20.00 hr. that it doesn't raise the prices to high, and have to close them down, to many small businesses and even bigger businesses are closing down now because they can't afford to pay their workers and keep the prices down where their customers can afford the food, but they are one of my favorite fast food places to eat on this side of town.“

“What a special treat to discover this restaurant my first morning in Bakersfield. Delicious Chilaquiles, and a coffee made with that very special natural sugar found everywhere in Colombia, South America, Panela! Topped off with salsa music. I’ll be back.“

“Very pleasant/professional staff. Great choices on their menu. Delicious food (five of us; each agree with different meals). Very nice ambiance. Fun history of the location.“

“Hungry Hunter Steakhouse in Bakersfield, the last remaining in the chain, offers spectacular steak dinners with friendly service.
Caleb, our waiter, was very hospitable and excelled at making our experience truly great. The Mud Pie dessert was also delicious!

I am glad to see they are keeping the Hungry Hunter chain around!“

“This is one of my favorite places to go in town~ They always have the friendliest staff and their food never disappoints! Their new yaki noodles and tazuna rolls are really great. I loved their tazuna roll because I got to build what I like in it, since I always have the hardest time choosing between what roll I want. Their tea is so refreshing to drink! I got the mango black tea and it was definitely the perfect thing to have in today's hot weather. Great place to go for a casual lunch or dinner :) <3“

“I wasn't actually AT Woolworth's today but was announcing to my Friends and the Facebook Community that our beloved Woolworth's was given Historical Landmark status and was to be preserved and Reopened!!“

“Had a wonderful time 💯 the food was really good I highly recommend it“

“best burgers in Bakersfield“

“Best enchiladas 😋 love the red sauce“

“As someone who appreciates good Mexican food, Asada Grill never disappoints. I usually go for their burritos and have also tried their chilaquiles, which were excellent and full of flavor. Today I decided to try the shrimp burrito, and it was fantastic, fresh ingredients, well seasoned shrimp, and a great balance of flavors without being overly heavy.

What I like about this place is that the menu is simple, but the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. You can tell they care about the quality of what they serve. The portions are solid, the service is quick, and the food always hits the spot.

Definitely one of those reliable local spots when you’re craving a good Authentic Mexican food, always one my favorites.“

“The grande burrito should be labeled the muy grande burrito. Be aware that 1 can probably feed a family of 4. I was not aware of this coming to the restaurant, and now my wife and I had our two burritos for dinner, lunch, and dinner the next day. Overall pretty good.“

“Love going to this restaurant. One of my favorite healthy places to eat. There aren’t many in Bakersfield that have locally grown food to enjoy a nice meal at. Besides, anywhere you go is expensive but here you’re getting quality food and locally sourced food. Heather was even there that day and came out and shared her vision with us. We are very excited for her and wish her all the best!!“

“great food friendly staff“

“Always, always a night to remember. The most pleasant staff ever. Cuddos to Hallie B:) The vibe would have you teleported to San Diego or Santa Barbara. The aroma of the tasty pizza choices lingers upon your entrance to the restaurant. And how amazing to have a venue - where 🍷 wine invites conversations that are happy for the grown folks to truly enjoy:)

Imbibe is the vibe!!“

“Awesome, the food is fresh and well presented, great service and value.“

“This place feels like a wholesome family experience. There’s no such thing such as a stranger here and I love the service as well as their coffee. Will be returning soon.“

“Food is delicious and the serving are tremendous! I know what I’m having for dinner 😊“