502 Cafe
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502 Cafe

1412 17th St, Bakersfield, CA

★★★★★4.6(79 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in downtown Bakersfield, 502 Cafe is a cozy family-owned gem that takes real pride in their craft, particularly their single-origin Guatemalan beans that shine through in everything from their perfectly balanced Americanos to creative specialty drinks like the toasted marshmallow latte. The baristas here genuinely care—they'll reach out on Instagram to explain their menu and dial in your drink to perfection, creating a warm, unhurried atmosphere where you'll want to linger with a good cup and good company.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSlow sitSpecialty drinksEspresso focusedMeetings

Google Reviews

Jennifer Lopez
★★★★2 months ago

I went there this morning and ordered a hot Americano. This was my first time ordering there. When the cashier asked if I wanted medium or large I said medium. When I got my change back I noticed I was missing a dollar so I let the cashier know. I got my coffee and drove to my office without tasting it. Once I got to my office I opened it to mix in some sugar and saw that my tiny cup was half empty! I was charged $4.06 for this tiny bit of black coffee. I didn’t order an espresso shot, I ordered a hot americano. I don’t know if the person that made it was new or if this is how they usually serve it but I know that I can get a better deal at McDonald’s for a cheaper price and great taste! Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be going back.

Brianna Marin
★★★★★3 months ago

Great coffee, great customer service! I was disappointed in my drink, so I reached out to them on ig and they really went out of their way to explain the menu, the quantity of shots in the drinks, etc and they issued a gift card to make up for it! I went back and ordered the toasted marshmallow iced latte and it is bold and sweet, perfection. If you want something a little lighter.. I would order the horchata latte, perfectly sweet and not as bold.

Cynthia
★★★★★4 months ago

Small, a little hard to find... But ultimately th coffee was amazing ! I ordered the coconut latte which was made to perfection. The coffee was strong but sweet. The vibe is chill and relaxing. The service was fast and super friendly. This may be my new addiction. I would recommend more authentic pastries and /or foods. Platanos would be nice. Looking forward to my next visit

Jamie C
★★★★★5 months ago

First off, the atmosphere is very cute and cozy! Its a little hard to hear when ordering, but doable. I ordered an iced filthy chai latte and a hot toasted marshmallow latte, both were perfection! I try chai lattes everywhere I go and always compare to my fav outta town spot and this by far takes the cake for Bakersfield! My gf got the toasted marshmallow latte hot with oat milk and a dirty matcha with oat milk hot and she liked them both! They have complimentary water and wifi as well. We will definitely return!

Tony
★★★★★8 months ago

When I’m downtown, 502 Coffee Company is my go-to refuge. Family-owned, warm, and authentic, they serve some of the finest Guatemalan coffee you’ll find anywhere. You can taste the care in every cup — rich, smooth, and perfectly crafted. It’s not just coffee, it’s connection. The kind of place where quality meets heart, and you can feel the family passion behind every detail. Whether I’m grabbing a quick latte between meetings or settling in to savor something special, 502 never disappoints.

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