Blue Oak Coffee Roasting - Bakersfield, California

Coffee T. C.

Coffee Shop No. 433
Blue Oak Coffee Co.
Bakersfield, CA
October 11, 2024

On the corner of 20th and G Street in downtown Bakersfield sits a quaint little cafe, Blue Oak Coffee Roasting. Although it's a small place (indoor seating is limited) the cafe serves bold and delicious espresso drinks. The decor was pretty fabulous. The wood accent wall caught my attention. Two gentlemen I had never met were sitting at the arm chairs so I decided to embarrass my teenager and ask the gentlemen if I could take their picture in front of the wall; which they kindly obliged to.
Somehow I forgot to take a picture of my cortado. I don't think that has happened in the last three years of my life.
After joyfully sipping on my cortado I took my son to the opposite corner of the block to see the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.

Enjoying life one cortado at a time! Even if no picture was taken to prove it!

Greg G.

My wife and I decided to try Blueridge Coffee Roasting, and we're so glad we did! The coffee was excellent, rich, and full of flavor. We also loved the apple and cherry turnovers—absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was perfect, and the music selection really set the mood. We’ll definitely be back!

Nicole L.

Great coffee. Great atmosphere. Absolutely loved the vibe if this place. The Employees are so nice and sweet! My go to Latte was made with absolute perfection. Shout to the lady playing the harp. She played so beautifully and made this the experience all the more awesome. Highly recommend coming here. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots 😋

Emilee B.

Blue Oak is ran by the most beautiful person I’ve ever met. Bernadette is so sweet and remembers my face every time I walk in. The coffee is delicious, and if you ask, she’ll make it to your exact liking and remember your order for next time. The baked goods are simply so delicious. This will forever be my favorite coffee shop in town. Love love love. Will recommend to anyone that will listen. Simply a place that makes you feel at home.

Jamie C.

Wish I could tell you how great everything was. There was a line right at 8am, so I was hopeful, however, once inside we waited 25m and were never greeted and our order was never taken. There was only 1 person working so she took an order, cashed them out, then made their order, repeat. It was extremely slow. Someone in line behind us left. Then we left. 25 minutes in line is excessive. There needed to be at least one more person to help. Too bad, we were looking forward to trying new small shop joints in town.

P. W.

Not only is the coffee delicious here, the staff is super sweet. There are a few little coffee places popping up around Bakersfield that we really enjoy, Blue Oak definitely being one of the best! One fun thing about this coffee house is there seems to be a lot of community involvement. I went in today and they had paints and things out (for kids I think) and on our first visit they had a community piano out front.

In addition to their coffees and teas, they always have a delectable array of freshly baked goods which they bake on site. Today they had HP inspired cookies, funfetti cookies, chocolate chip cookies, linzer tart (which is super yummy, I got that last time!), a variety of scones (both savoury and sweet), and bagels. I want to mention again-the coffee is phenomenal.

I have only been twice so far, the first time was about a month ago, with my boyfriend. Today only I came in and placed both of our orders but the owner remembered us and his order! (nothing crazy that would stand out, either. Just an iced mocha with a splash of half and half.) The fact that the proprietor remembered us is an exceptional detail; that level of service is astounding.

Nader A.

I went and waited five minutes last Saturday (9.14.24, a little after 10:15 am), but no one was ever at the counter.

Based on the owner's response: I originally planned to remove my review, but the reply was so defensive and accusatory, essentially calling me a liar, that I felt compelled to clarify a few things. First, I did not actually see a barista. You don’t know who I am, and you certainly can’t claim to know what I observed. I included the times in my review to highlight what might be an ongoing issue, not because I had any ill will or negative agenda.

This was my first visit, and I was genuinely interested in trying your place. However, the dismissive and combative response makes it highly unlikely that I’ll return. Had the owner responded with more professionalism and class, I would have gladly given the benefit of the doubt. Instead, the poor handling of feedback has cost you a potential customer.

That said, I’m rooting for you, Blue Oak—hopefully, you’ll learn from this response and do better in the future.

Alexis N.

With all of the new coffee shops in town, Blue Oak stands out with their creative drinks and flavors. They have a featured drink every day and honestly if work was closer downtown I'd make it in every day. All bakery items are made in-house and they also have bagged coffee, jams, and other goods for sale all around the shop.

Personal favorites are the baklava iced latte + cheddar chive scone.

Tip: If you don't like your lattes and other specialty drinks sweet, be sure to mention it! Most drinks I've tried here are pretty sweet and definitely more enjoyable with the sweetness cut down. I also 100% enjoy black coffee, so if that's not your thing then you do you - just make sure to grab a scone or apple cider donut while you're there!