Zingo's Cafe

We had heard that Zingos was under new ownership and wanted to give it a try. It's right on Buck Owens Blvd and easy to find. We were welcomed and got our choice of seating. We chose a booth.This is a friendly neighborhood diner. We wanted breakfast. My wife picked the French Toast and I, my usual omelet. The portions for both dishes was more than generous. The French toast was very good. Thick pieces of bread, cooked very nicely. The omelet was just what you'd expect. The chef cooked it through, the toppings were plentiful, but not overwhelming.The restaurant was a lot more cleaner than I remembered it a few years back. The staff attentive and friendly. Good coffee. And the prices were reasonable.If you haven't tried Zingos in awhile, give them a go.

Came here for breakfast around 10 am & the interior is large and apparently recently renovated! There are tons of seats, booths + bar seats to choose from, so seating doesn't seem to be a huge issue. The menu is divided by your run of the mill all day breakfast items + lunch items don't start until 11 am.For the cost of each dish, the price is extremely reasonable for the amount of food you get! I love that as a side, you can choose to get toast or biscuits and gravy (you can get it with or without sausage) for no extra cost! Everything was seasoned very well + I felt like I didn't need to add anything extra besides ketchup for my country potatoes.

We have always loved Zingo's. Who Zingo is I have no idea, but I do know the first owner passed and the place was bought and remolded. It is not a fancy remodel and we would not want that. It is just super friendly and welcoming. Parking is super easy in their lot. The place is spotless as are the bathrooms. There is a bar in the back through another door which has all manner of old time fun. Country music, Karaoke nights and just a great time.Zingo's always has a few special events now and again like classic cars that are amazing to look at and the owners are there having a meal with everyone else. This place is just so down to earth, not a mean person in site. The customers are mostly local, some are long haul truck drivers and then there are the people who know you have to eat at Zingo's or you have not really been to Bakersfield.Each table is so cool, it has adverts made right into the table for all sorts of local places. It is super fun to read. They have a large menu and everything is really good, be it breakfast or dinner. The service is great. They are fast and friendly and if you need any information about Bakersfield these are the women to ask. They know the menu well and will tell you what is great.We had burgers, just so tasty and cooked perfectly, salad with a wonderful dressing and coffee that never ends. We also ordered a super tasty lemonade. We had biscuits and gravy and the county sausage gravy was some of the best I have ever had. The biscuits are made there and so fluffy. We also ordered eggs and pancakes. The eggs were large and wonderful. The pancakes were cooked on too hot a grill and made them a tad tough, so turn your grill down, but they were still good.There is not one thing we don't love about this place. They are kid and tourist friendly and you will never be rushed and you will be made to feel at home.I doubt they take reservations. I have never seen a huge line.Have the best time.

Here we are again... we walked out hungry for the rest of the menu. This place NEVER disappoints. We tried something new today, and man, oh man!!!! It was all finger-lickin' good!!! Bellies full to the brim, but we wish we had more chambers in our stomachs to try something else... we had to order the fish N chips (on top of our orders), and it did not disappoint. The owner said we should try the fried okra too, but we had no room for it. The portion size is so big... we had to take our leftover food home. They cater to large families too.. there was a couple long tables they put together to accommodate 15 plus members. This place NEVER disappoints. The staff is super friendly and you can tell they love their customers. The food brings us back... but the staff adds that whipped cream and cherry on top! What do you suggest we try on our next visit??

Surprisingly, I have never been here. I figured I would try it out since they had new owners and all the reviews on yelp. It's off the highway and more of a truck stop cafe. The inside matches the outside. As we walked in we weren't greeted, but someone yelled to sit wherever we wanted. We chose a booth. Our waitress came over with menus and took our drink orders. They were packed but a little busy. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My husband had the steak with egg whites, cottage cheese with tomato slices, and fruit. The steak had a decent flavor, surprisingly for a cafe. The fruit was old. I had the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. The bacon was good, but their biscuits were doughy and the gravy had no flavor, even after I put salt and a lot of pepper on it. I also want to mention that the owner started on our side greeting customers at their tables, but past us up, then he went over to the other side talking to each table. Thought that was strange. Now I can say I tried it. But it's a no for me.

Quick stop on the way up north and they were open early. (I won't tell you where but let's just say you would love it)Heard this was a favorite's of Buck Owens.I loved the eggs (yum yum)I loved the bacon (cooked perfectly)I loved the pancakes (fluffy. Great syrup)I LOVED the biscuits and gravy. As a governor once said - I'll be back.Thank You

Always looking for new breakfast places in Bako and found Zingos. Had great ham and eggs. Service was outstanding! Funky location but worth the drive.

Stopped by for lunch on a Friday morning to check out the "new" Zingo's Cafe.A lot has stayed the same, but the booths in the center of the dining room were replaced with half a dozen small tables with chairs.The service was awfully slow today, and the cafe was pretty empty compared to how it used to be. I ordered an Ortega cheeseburger and fries ($13.99), and it was unremarkable. My burger fell apart within a couple of bites. Without the ortgea chile, it would have been bland and flavorless. The side of ranch was watery, more like seasoned milk.I stopped in the remodeled restroom to wash my hands and noted it no longer features the famous condom machine, but it still does retain the truckstop bathroom aroma. It's not what it used to be twenty years ago. It lacks the sleezy soul of the original greasy spoon I loved in my youth, but it's still Zingo's, which is better than nothing.

Nice and cleanNice remodel Friendly serviceCoffee is goodMenu is good but much simpler than before Prices are med to high The got rid of the corned beef hash which is why I used to go here.Food was good and tastyI would recommend this place

I have been coming to Zingo's for years, but was hesitant to try it again after the new owners took over. I don't know why I waited so long to come back! The food is still good and the restaurant has been remodeled and updated and looks better than ever! The food was delicious and the service is fast and friendly. The serving sizes are HUGE and the bill wasn't too bad! When you walk in, pay attention to the free standing menu board near the door. There are several items listed on that board as the "specials" and you won't find them on the menu, but they should be! (I HIGHLY recommend the hot link sandwich if you see on the specials board!)I usually come during my lunch break - right around 1 pm - and I have had great luck with the restaurant being less busy during this time, so I have plenty of time to come in, order, eat, and get back to work in an hour. Breakfast time is a little more busy, so plan accordingly!