Highland Cafe

Sooooo I really want to recommend coming here as a regular and I have mixed feelings about this place as it was my second time. The first time the food was lackluster and the service was meh. And with the lack of fast service, well it just isn't there. Don't get me wrong , the server was fabulous but she has to run between the bar regulars and slinging food. The cook taking a break in the middle of happy hour wasn't a smart move. We didn't get our food for an hour and a half and my partner didn't get his food until 20 minutes later. My pizza was pretty darn good though. My partner and his friend loved the chicken tacos even though they were cold. They ran out of carne asada tacos and instead of asking my partner and his friend if they wanted something else they just gave them Al pastor tacos. I overheard that when the owner is there, the customers get better service. Maybe he needs to come help more often cos waiting 20mins or so for a beer and longer for food is a deal breaker for me. I love supporting local but in this case I probably won't be back.

Highland feels like the kind of place you've read about in Charles Bukowski novels but better ("ambiance")--- The staff is attentive. The bartender is legit. Their pizza is incredible and probably the best in Kern County. Prices are reasonable and the seating is good, too.

Hell ya. This place is great, and here is why! The beer is cold. The pizza and wings rock. I am all on board.

Came here with my husband and kids during one evening bc my husband wouldn't stop talking about their food & when we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the owner. There was no where to sit but he was very attentive in trying to find us a place to sit or waiting on tables that looked like they were about to be done. With the place being busy the owner kept checking on us to make sure we were ok. BIG PLUS.. you don't get that in many establishments!! We ordered a pizza, wings, and fries & OMG!! Everything was just delicious! So delicious we came back the next day to watch college football. This place may not look family friendly or give off family friendly when you see it and come in, but my kids had a blast & we were treated with the utmost respect and well taken care of. Recommend the pizza! The wings (lemon pepper mix with buffalo) was sooo good!! This place will definitely be one of our regulars.

Tried to have pizza with my hubby and didn't get to experience it. Was recommended by a few people, so it must be good. Very disappointed.Got there... Music was so loud couldn't think straight. Never was greeted and don't think that They even had a server. Mostly a bar... No menu or way of ordering because of all of the drunk people. I was almost hit in the face when drunk guy was pointing and my face was there. He apologized, but still almost it me. Told my hubby that I wanted to leave, and a drunk idiot yelled at my hubby, "what, you weren't served?". Thank you Mindi for recommending the place, and I might have stayed if you were working, because I know you wouldn't have allowed this to happen.

Had the pizza & wings yum ! The service was great the owners were so friendly I will definitely be going back !

Friendly bartender... went for just a quick snack and a drink. Very happy friendly people and will definitely go back!!

Poor lunch service today, not sure at what point she lost passion for her job!Buns were burnt on the sandwiches also. Ambiance fair.Music was way loud for the time of day .Not sure if I'll go back if the same bartender/server is working.

My favorite place to go hangout. Food is incredible AND have free pool. Table is a little beaten up and crooked (could be fixed) but besides that, one of my favorite spots

I ordered the steak sandwich. The cut of meat they used was something I wouldn't feed my dog. It was full of fat and gristle, half the meat was inedible. The part that was edible was over-cooked, passed well done, almost burnt. I won't be eating lunch there again.