OL’ West Cafe

Been going there for a number of years… Love the food and service. I give it a solid 10…

We went on a Wednesday for lunch and I had the Basque set up with pork chops. Not everything you get at a Basque restaurant but the soup, beans and salad were very good. Those are my favorite things anyway so it was perfect. It came with 2 chops and they were very juicy and flavorful. My friend had the carne asada and it was delicious as well and came with rice, beans and a tortilla. We both had enough to take home for dinner. It was a great value and the service was excellent. It looked like a lot of regulars inside but I will defiantly be back.

Food wasn’t that tasteful. Very very small as you can see but don’t let it fool you the waiters will forget about you if you don’t speak up. Seems like only locals come here. Old and kind of dirty.

The ol’ West café has a number of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The customers are very friendly to a new face and the waitress do the same. Our breakfast was great besides the water. In my over all opinion, this place is one of the best.

The food was good. The server was on the loud and obnoxious side which really bugged me. I guess I was hungry and moody, but after I had eaten she had not gotten any quieter. I don’t think I will be back based on that alone. It’s a shame because their food deserved another chance.

This is the place if you want down home comfort food and the owner is very friendly as well as the staff ask for Rosie

I tell everyone that this is the best place in Oildale for breakfast and lunch. The owner/​chef Martin (Mar-​teen) uses only fresh ingredients and all of his soups, sauces, etc. are homemade.
There is a wide selection on the menu, but the daily specials are where you can get the freshest foods offered for the day. The service is friendly and quick, and Martin keeps the regulars happy with consistently well-​prepared food at prices that cannot be beat. I think his from-​scratch bisquits and gravy are the best in town and his handmade salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables is incredible. He even makes his own sausage patties!
Martin’s wife (and sous chef, dishwasher, etc.) makes a different homemade cake everyday that are always excellent – and they give away free pieces to the customers during lunch.
There is not a better breakfast/​lunch place in town. Head on up to the ‘Dale for some homestyle cooking at this low-​key hole-​in-​the-​wall. You will not be disappointed.

Heard about this place on Unilocal three weeks ago now me & my wife eat lunch there 3 times a week the specials are the best value in bakersfield we wonder how they make a profit they give you so much food

OHHHH so good. Great stafff, fast and friendly service. Heard it was good and definitely worth the try!

Wow I cannot believe no one has reviewed this place yet! Martin the cook is awesome! I love his meatloaf, meatballs, fries, fish and chips, BBQ country ribs, fried potatoes, and the Basque set up, just about everything! They have a wide range of different food (breakfast served all day) and their Daily Specials are the way to go (usually under $ 10)! The food is all homemade and so delish! My lunch buddy and I try to go weekly to this place. The prices are awesome! This is a smaller place inside with a homey country décor. This place is like Cheers, they know their customers names and I have seen some customers come in for breakfast and lunch! PS while heading south on Chester, do not blink or you will miss this place!