Spencer's Cafe
3501 Mall View Rd, Bakersfield, CA
Crema's Take
“This family-owned Bakersfield institution brings genuine care to every plate, with reviewers raving about impossibly fresh and fluffy pancakes, french toast, and chicken fried steak that taste nothing like freezer-burned shortcuts. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service—locals consistently praise staff like waitress Tryna for their efficiency and warmth—make Spencer's feel less like a typical breakfast spot and more like a neighborhood gathering place with multiple locations that inspire loyal repeat visits.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is easily the tastiest breakfast in Bakersfield. Everything tastes fresh and cooked with care and pride. No stale, out of a bag, freezer burn taste. The spicy chicken fried steak with country potatoes and biscuits and gravy should be a staple in this town. Up there with Dewars for out of town visitors.
Loved my visit to Spencer’s Cafe! The atmosphere was so nice and welcoming. I had some tasty pancakes and my husband had some tasty french toast, both were so delicious and fluffy. It was my birthday the day I came in a Spencer’s was the perfect place to have it. Will be back for sure!
Great locally owned and operated family style restaurant. I have dined at the southwest and northeast location for breakfast and lunch. I recently dropped into the Northeast Spencer’s, as I was out doing errands in East Bakersfield. While there was a moderate breakfast crowd , I didn’t have to wait long. The pleasant and efficient wait staff seated me at a clean and quiet booth. I opted for a favorite breakfast item of mine, The LumberJack Special… two generous golden brown fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, golden brown hash browns, sausage links, bacon and ham…Enough for two people 👍😀 The service was excellent . Highly recommend the Lumberjack Special for a hearty appetite. Great dining experience at Southwest and NorthEast Spencer’s location👍
The food here was good and the place is clean. What really stood out to me is the service. My waitress was Tryna and she was fast, efficient, and paid attention to detail. It turned breakfast into a dining experience! I will definitely come again and ask for Tryna when I do.
The food was pretty good and our waitress was VERY FRIENDLY. But overall the place felt very sterile and dull. While waiting for our turn, some people would just walk in and seat themselves with our checking in, and others had to be added to the wait list. The employees were kind, but it just left like everybody hated being there. It just felt like whoever was working got called in on their day off. Haha The food was warm and okay, but for me I probably wouldn't recommend or go back.
Crema Reviews
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