Opened in 1959, this old-school diner dishes up breakfast, burgers & traditional American eats.
Mossman's serves the best pancakes and french toast in town. Hands down!!. My only complaint is there is a lady who is always so upset when she serves you. A few times we ate here, she has said the same comments, "it's just me here, so you'll have to wait." Which we don't mind, I just don't understand why she has to tell us this every time we show up. It's rude. The takeout is also just as delish!
Published 7 months ago
Ordered online but... omg very bad at this location. Buena Vista location is thousand times better.. not only newer but better tasting food, especially the pancakes.. The food at this location was horrible, pancakes were burnt and our home potatoes were hard and under cooked. The rest of the food was flavorless.. I will not be eating at this location ever again and I suggest you not to either. If I could give negative stars I would.
Published 7 months ago
Mossman’s Coffee Shop in Bakersfield is a nostalgic gem, famous for its classic fish and chips. I decided to visit alone before bringing my family, hoping to recapture the charm from years ago. Thankfully, Mossman’s delivered.
The fish was golden and crispy, fried to perfection with a satisfying crunch that gave way to tender, flaky white fish. The fries were equally impressive, perfectly seasoned and crisp on the outside while soft on the inside. The soft dinner roll, warm and buttery, was the perfect complement to the meal. It all tasted just like I remembered.
The atmosphere of Mossman’s remains warm and inviting, with a small, hometown feel. The bar area adds to the charm, offering a relaxed space where locals chat and unwind. It’s the kind of place where you feel at home the moment you walk in. The staff was friendly and attentive, contributing to the comfortable, laid-back vibe. Mossman’s hasn’t lost its touch—it’s still the perfect spot for a casual, satisfying meal, with the added bonus of Bakersfield history in every bite.
Published 6 months ago
We had them cater the county Fair and every single dish was prepared amazing. The variety and portions were perfect and all the band cast and crew enjoyed it for 2 weeks straight. Miranda and Daniel were amazing staff and made our requests happen with a smile. I'm definitely recommending this restaurant to anyone in Bakersfield or for catering. It's the kinda meal we look forward to having after a long hard day at the concerts. Thank you
Published 7 months ago
Always a great place to grab a bite! Our little got fussy so my husband took him outside and the waitress was so sweet and accommodating. She took his refills and food out to him.
Published 4 months ago
Bakersfield staple for coffee shop / greasy spoon type food .
known for it's fish and chips and they do it right. fish is always cooked perfect with fries and Cole slaw. chicken fried chicken with cream country gravy and hash browns is good as is the french dip. probably the best pancakes in town.
Published 6 years ago
Excellent service, and you can watch them make your food from the counter. Fresh, affordable and fast!
Published 4 months ago
A great little diner sharing a building with a bowling alley. A super cool atmosphere with nice staff. The wait wasn’t long at all and the fish and chips I had were superb. But the atmosphere and the staff are what really sells it. Would definitely recommend for a quick meal.
Published 6 years ago
Now I know why they have lasted so long. Got the fish and chicken and OMG it was good. Not greasy at all. Had great flavor. Fully recommended.
Published 3 months ago
The food was amazing.
The service was excellent 👌
Love the mom n pop vibe 💕
Published 3 months ago
The food always taste great.
Published 4 months ago
Not what we expected or were looking for but the food was great and the employees were amazing.
Published 4 months ago
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Very nice place to eat breakfast
Published 4 months ago
Good fish and chips
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So I've been here 2x. The first back in May 2024, the morning of my wedding. I went with my parents who are from Texas, they were overly happy to find a "Texas portion" restaurant. Everything was great, even the coffee, which is what I was looking for that day lol. A few months later I took my husband and we both loved the lunch we had that ordered. The size of the portion you get get for the price you pay is amazing. We have pread the word to family and friends "GO TO MOSSMAN'S". We will definitely be returning again and again.
Published 4 months ago
Best fish and chips ever!
Published 4 months ago
Food is always the best. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Published 4 months ago
Excellent service, and you can watch them make your food from the counter. Fresh, affordable and fast!
Published 4 months ago
Always a great place to grab a bite! Our little got fussy so my husband took him outside and the waitress was so sweet and accommodating. She took his refills and food out to him.
Published 4 months ago
This has some great fish and chips .. definitely a must try👍👍
Published 4 months ago
I was there back in 2014 with my parents and my relatives. Their fish and chips are great.
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Published 6 months ago
Best fish and chips in town. Been a family favorite for years
Published 6 months ago
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Mossman’s Coffee Shop in Bakersfield is a nostalgic gem, famous for its classic fish and chips. I decided to visit alone before bringing my family, hoping to recapture the charm from years ago. Thankfully, Mossman’s delivered.
The fish was golden and crispy, fried to perfection with a satisfying crunch that gave way to tender, flaky white fish. The fries were equally impressive, perfectly seasoned and crisp on the outside while soft on the inside. The soft dinner roll, warm and buttery, was the perfect complement to the meal. It all tasted just like I remembered.
The atmosphere of Mossman’s remains warm and inviting, with a small, hometown feel. The bar area adds to the charm, offering a relaxed space where locals chat and unwind. It’s the kind of place where you feel at home the moment you walk in. The staff was friendly and attentive, contributing to the comfortable, laid-back vibe. Mossman’s hasn’t lost its touch—it’s still the perfect spot for a casual, satisfying meal, with the added bonus of Bakersfield history in every bite.
Published 6 months ago
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Published 6 months ago
I've been loving this place since I was a little girl. in these crazy times were living in - this place still holds true nostalgia.
so comforting
Published 6 months ago
We had them cater the county Fair and every single dish was prepared amazing. The variety and portions were perfect and all the band cast and crew enjoyed it for 2 weeks straight. Miranda and Daniel were amazing staff and made our requests happen with a smile. I'm definitely recommending this restaurant to anyone in Bakersfield or for catering. It's the kinda meal we look forward to having after a long hard day at the concerts. Thank you
Published 7 months ago
Ordered online but... omg very bad at this location. Buena Vista location is thousand times better.. not only newer but better tasting food, especially the pancakes.. The food at this location was horrible, pancakes were burnt and our home potatoes were hard and under cooked. The rest of the food was flavorless.. I will not be eating at this location ever again and I suggest you not to either. If I could give negative stars I would.
Published 7 months ago
Best fish & chips I’ve ever had hands down.
Published 7 months ago
Mossman's serves the best pancakes and french toast in town. Hands down!!. My only complaint is there is a lady who is always so upset when she serves you. A few times we ate here, she has said the same comments, "it's just me here, so you'll have to wait." Which we don't mind, I just don't understand why she has to tell us this every time we show up. It's rude. The takeout is also just as delish!
Published 7 months ago
Staff are very nice but food was not what I expected thefish was good but the batter was very soggy and took a log time the coleslaw was not very good
Published 8 months ago
Always good food & nice people 😎
Published 8 months ago
The only place in town I will eat "Fish and Chips"
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Love this place. Great service great food
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Good food and good service. I will go back again.
Published 9 months ago
My wife and I usually split the fish and chips at Mossman's after church on Sunday. Our server, whose name is Becky, is amazing! Keep up the great job!
Published 9 months ago
The employees are very courteous and polite. I like to call ahead of time and use their curb service. They know their job ,asking all the right questions to better serve the customers. I also I would also like to give a thumbs up to Brooklyn for her Wonderful curbside service keep smiling!
Published 9 months ago
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Food is always great
Published 10 months ago
I have been eating here for years and have never had a bad experience. I usually have the fish and chips, which are delicious and cooked to perfection. The homemade desserts are just as delicious, especially the peach cobbler.
Published 10 months ago
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One of my favorites!
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I work near and have ordered from them many times over the years, but here lately the food isn’t the best anymore. I thought maybe a bad day, but literally in the last few orders it is just not good anymore. The fries seem like they have refried them with old ones and mixed with fresh ones, the biscuits and gravy is horrible now. I don’t see this restaurant lasting much long.
Published a year ago
Excellent food!!!
Published a year ago
Not to glaze but it’s so amazing and delicious
Published a year ago
I'd say they don't make em like the used to but apparently they are opening a new location
I Can't wait
Fish and chips
Country fried steak
Or just any special they offer
You have a great staff front of the house and back
Published a year ago
Best fish & chips I've ever had & I lived in the UK for a year🧑🍳💋
Service was great, and food was reasonably priced considering how delicious the food is. Must try!!!!!
Becky was awesome! Great service!
Published a year ago
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I’m a fan of old coffee shops. This is a classic. Originally in a bowling alley it survives on great fish n chips and cafe food. The breakfasts are made with lots of real butter.
Published a year ago
Good fish n chips. Old style restaurant with a few chairs and tables outside front. Great when there's a nice breeze.
Published a year ago
Fish and chips is the best in town.
Published a year ago
Delicious crispy fries and fish. Great service from the waitresses and food came out fast.
Published a year ago
Haven't been to Mossman's since they closed the Bowling alley down. Ordered take out Fish & Chips and a piece of that delicious chocolate cake. Service, food and atmosphere were excellent.
Published a year ago
Great Service. 😃
Published a year ago
Lissa is the best waitress around I won’t eat there unless she’s there
Published a year ago
Best blueberry French toast ever!
Published a year ago
Scrumptious
Published a year ago
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Love this place fish and chips are always a must here in btown!
Published a year ago
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My husband went there for a to go order and told the wait staff I wasn’t feeling well. They wrote a very sweet note on the top of my food container. They didn’t have to go the extra mile, but those are the type of people they employ. Food was fantastic as usual. Breakfast for dinner!
Published a year ago
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Everything same as always good food & service. Bathrooms need major attention
Published a year ago
You have to make the sounds of bowling pins falling down yourself nowadays, but the food is still great! 😃
Published a year ago
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The food and service is always excellent. I've been eating fish and budget salad for decades and it's still the best.
Published a year ago
Old style coffee shop. Great food fish and chips who would guess how good it is
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Fish & Chips👍
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Food is good, the place needs some remodeling
Published a year ago
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Always a favorite
Published a year ago
I am not understanding the difficulty in preparing the Chicken Strips dinner as stated on their menu.
It was to have the gravy underneath and the mashed potatoes were to have white gravy on them as well.
This is the third time I have ordered this and it was delivered incorrectly.
Upon calling the restaurant to let them know this and asking for Jordan, the manager, the employee that answered the phone became defensive, advised me that Jordan was busy and would be off work the next two days.
It is one thing to get my order continously wrong, but to take an attitude with me is something that as a customer, I will not tolerate.
I get tired of having to call the restaurant and do their job for them.
The only way to ensure that I don't receive attitude, a wrong order, and to stop doing their job for them is to not give them my business anymore.
And that's that.
Published a year ago
Only saw waitress when I ordered and to give us the bill
Published a year ago
Fish as usual was delicious. Peach cobbler's crust was very tough. Not the usual for sure
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I haven't been here in over a year, so I was excited to go there again. I've been a fan over the years. I cried when the bowling alley was removed from the building.
Everything was just not as clean as their usual enviroment. Shakers, silverware, table and seats. My server "oh you got a bad one" when I showed her my coffee creamer in the little cup was runny like snot. Coffee was weak and I never got a refill. Went around 11:30 on a weekday. She didn't seem phased about the creamer.
I just knew the Mossmans to be all around better.
I enjoyed time with my companion. However the location was a bummer this time. I ordered biscuits and gravy and coffee.
Published a year ago
First time I've dined inside, have used pick-up in the past. Prices are reasonable and the fish and fries were great.
Published a year ago
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Diner atmosphere and it's ok but the food is really good. French dip, fish and chips, chicken strips or wrap are the best. Generous portions.
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Britt was so fun. Thank you for the good experience. Its been years since we've been there. So thank you for the delicious food and good service. We will be back.
Published a year ago
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Love this spot for the food.. but take it to go... The smell in there is unbearable. Asbestos or something lmao nah idk it's probably just needs fresh paint, carpet and aired out for like a month. Whew! 😮 Someone should intervene. Lol fish & chips are delish, and biscuits and gravy...which can be a biatch to find places that make a decent gravy or real biscuit. Lol Overall, all the breakfast and lunch foods are good, and u can call in your order, ahead of time to limit your exposure to that smell of the old building
Published a year ago
Good hot food. Good amount of food for money.
Published a year ago
Wonderful Fish n Chips Ice tea fresh, and our Waitress was great even though it was busy.
Loved the items for sale from other countries - handmade Missions (great Christmas gifts.
Stay safe and healthy -
T
Published 2 years ago
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Always a great place to eat!
Published 2 years ago
There is a waitress that works there that always treats me different from other people. Not in a good way. And I have never gave her any reason to dislike me. I am always polite, I never make difficult food orders, i’ve always treated everyone there with respect. So I’m assuming it’s my color. And I’m just gonna leave it at that. I like this place. They have great food. I try to come when she’s not there but I lost that gamble today. I went head and went in because a dear friend of mine was walking up at the same time to dine there. But after this last experience, I’m not going back. Obviously I’m not welcome.
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Food is always delicious
Published 2 years ago
My mother loves the fish and chips from this place, just call ahead, place the order and drive up
Published 2 years ago
Food and service was excellent as always..!
Published 2 years ago
Food is always good. They are trying to remodel but it's drab looking. Spend a bite of money and hire a designer.
Published 2 years ago
Good place to go
Published 2 years ago
Pappys recipe Pancakes haven't 🥞 changed in 20 years most scrumptious breakfast 😋 kinda weird that the bowling alley gone tho ( I swear > I can hear the pins crashing down the lanes in my head) for the records there have always been bums in that area now there just more of them
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Susan is always tentive to the customer. Susan made you feel like family.
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Great fish and chips with an old diner feel. The service was great.
Published 2 years ago
Absolutely horrid food , disgusting raw unflavored fish and s!@#$$ fries cooked dirty oil. Honestly I don't know how they managed to stay open the eating area smells rancid and dirty and it doesn't smell good at all how can the owner oversee that she needs to get Cooks who know what they're doing absolutely atrocious I'll never go back as long as I live
Published 2 years ago
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Friendly service
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Everything I ate was great
Published 2 years ago
Service seemed good, but very busy, This has a wheelchair ramp in front and handicap parking in rear but the wheelchair accessible bathroom was locked and no disabled bathrooms in the main bathroom. The chicken fried steak seemed tough like it had not been tenderize and a bit on the darker side of fried with black spots on the ends, If you want crispy hashbrowns the asked for extra extra crispy. The pancakes are very delicious. Eggs medium means fully cooked I guess here. I will definitely order something different next time
Published 2 years ago
I had their famous fish and chips. My favorite and once again they did not disappoint!
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Really great service ! Recommended
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Me gustaría que estuviera un poco más confortable
Published 2 years ago
Always good fish and chips
Published 2 years ago
I posted one to the southwest that pertained to both locations food not cooked right and didn't trust that it would be fixed correctly if I would have said something so just finished my fries and on my way.
Published 2 years ago
Went for lunch and the fish and chips was 🔥
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Never fails. Love their pancakes. Everything always made fresh.
Published 2 years ago
It's the best fish place in town. I think the fries have come a long way in recent times. The cost did go up a bit but not as bad as other places.
9/10
Published 2 years ago
Bakersfield staple for coffee shop / greasy spoon type food .
known for it's fish and chips and they do it right. fish is always cooked perfect with fries and Cole slaw. chicken fried chicken with cream country gravy and hash browns is good as is the french dip. probably the best pancakes in town.
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Always awesome. Had the chille size. Excellent
Published 2 years ago
Best onion rings in town!;
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Great food Great service Great prices love love love it ! If you never had it you must try it the tarter sauce is out of this world!!!!!
Published 2 years ago
Old diner feel, simple delicious food. One of the best pancakes in town. They are fluffy and not super sweet like at IHOP.
Published 2 years ago
Love this place! Big servings and you have to try their famous fish & chips!
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Fish and chips the best
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Always great fish. French fries not so good, cold and old.
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Fish and chips are always delicious. The place seems a little odd without the bowling alley
Published 2 years ago
It is an ideal place for friends and family
Published 2 years ago
Delicious food ,amazing job cooks but poor customer service from the waitresses
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Love coming here. The night/ afternoon crew is the best! Very friendly and the food comes out fairly quick and always cooked perfect.
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Hands down the best fish and chips in Bakersfield!! Excellent service and a great atmosphere with kind people.
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I love coming here to get some good fish staff is very friendly
Published 2 years ago
Best Fish and Chips anywhere! 🐠
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This is nothing like what you get in London i got basically fish chicken nuggets not vinegar and salt like they do in the uk
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Love this place !
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Glad they are staying open. Food is always good. Love their peach cobbler!
Published 2 years ago
Great people..great food
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Best fish. Ordered and had food almost immediately. Not crowed at time we went so it was as romantic as you want for a Valentine's dinner date.
Published 2 years ago
A family tradition since gramps
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Fish n chips were awesome as always, waitress was cool.
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Always delicious great breakfast place
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The waitresses who worked the AM shift today, 1/19/2023 should be fired. Very unattentive and seemed to dismiss me even when I was seated at the counter. The cook had to serve my meal when he noticed by completed order sitting on the counter for approximately 5 minutes while the waitress walked past it and stood idle by the cask register. I've eaten here before and enjoy the food but this quality of service is deplorable. Hope I never encounter these two women again.
Published 2 years ago
This is my go to place to eat. Always great service, and always great food!
Published 2 years ago
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- 4.5 rating
- Phone: +1 661-325-2287
- Website: http://www.mossmanscatering.com/contact/
- Address: 1819 30th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States
- Coordinates: 35.3864936, -119.0225067
- Cafe
- American restaurant
- Coffee shop
- Diner
- Sunday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Monday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Thursday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Friday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 6 AM–8 PM
- Kerbside pickup: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Fast service: Yes
- Great coffee: Yes
- Great dessert: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Good for working on laptop: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
- Alcohol: Yes
- Beer: Yes
- Cocktails: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Quick bite: Yes
- Small plates: Yes
- Spirits: Yes
- Wine: Yes
- Breakfast: Yes
- Brunch: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Dessert: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Historic: Yes
- Trendy: Yes
- Groups: Yes
- Tourists: Yes
- Accepts reservations: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- High chairs: Yes
- Kids' menu: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes
- Parking: Yes
- Dogs allowed outside: Yes