HWY 99 CAFE & BAR - Bakersfield, California

Garry

Walking in, the restaurant was very clean. But, there was nobody at the hostess table. There was a bell to ring, and some menus. There was a sign on the counter that said you were not allowed to bring "outside," food into the hotel the restaurant is attached to. Unless it was from the restaurant. It's obvious they want you to buy food from the restaurant for the hotel only.

However, the food at the restaurant was very plain. The only redeeming thing on the menu that I tried was the fries. They were crispy, and the ranch that they were served with was... okay.

Other things that were ordered at my table, where the club sandwich (very plain and extremely dry - with the SLIGHTEST bit of mayo), A bowl of chili (which tasted like it was literally from a can at the 99 cent store), and a Western bacon burger (which was okay, but the barbecue sauce was sparse, and the bacon also tasted like it was bought at the 99 cent store - it was thin and had almost no flavor).

The staff didn't seem to be happy to be working there. The waitress rarely came to our table. However, when she did, she was very friendly.

I think most of this stems from the fact that the staff were not happy with the management.

All in all, I would pass on this place even if I was staying at the hotel that it's attached to. Their food is not worth the prices. Buy yourself some Denny's, or one of the nearby fast food places and stuff it in a bag before going into your room.

Adam S.

This place is great live band good drinks come try a Simpsons dream. Double of crown shot of Malibu an a touch of cranberry on the rocks mmmm so good.
Pool table an dancing I love it. The the lady who runs it is so sweet. Also service dog friendly

John E.

Relaxed place and almost always has karaoke. No pressure and everyone cheers everyone on no matter their singing level. Great place to have fun!

Faustino M.

Nice breakfast for the hotel. Hotel guests get a free breakfast. Went in for lunch. It's still great tasting food. Loved everything. Definitely stop in to eat. This cook is good.

A L.

Great service and food....great prices for hotel guests. 7.00 lunch and dinner. Free buffet style breakfast.

Greg R.

5 minutes passed before even being greeted, then had to ask busser for coffee 5 minutes later as he practically ignores us and continued to set place settings instead of help a customer who is currently filling a seat. Our order was finally taken by a manager or owner who was very nice. Then we proceeded to wait another 20 minutes for pancakes and raisen bran. Asked multiple times for different items, (cream, etc..) and had to ask the manager as they walked by to retrieve what we had already requested minutes before. The owners were very nice, food was made well but to sit in a diner for an hour for eggs and pancakes is no Bueno. A simple "hello", "we are busy, we'll be right with you", goes a long way.

Annamaria B.

Went for dinner at about 830pm. The server was really friendly and the food was tasty. I had the chicken fried steak, which was tender, and my husband had the steak salad, and the meat was well seasoned.

Jacob D.

10/10 WILL BE BACK
10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND

I stopped here for lunch at 11, which is new apparently, and it was so good! It was very slow but clean and ready for customers. It was only 1 waitress who was my cook also and I had to get her attention from the kitchen, but hey they're slow and it's super early still. That's not even a complaint! She was nice and fast for a dang good sandwich and fries!

Yall see that monster of a sandwich?! I think it was the roasted turkey club. Also the fries taste just as good warmed up in the microwave a few hours later wow 👏😳👌🏻😍