Located in the heart of Bakersfield, 24th Street Cafe is a beloved local diner renowned for its hearty portions of classic American comfort food. From juicy burgers and stacked sandwiches to fresh salads and satisfying chili, this cafe offers a wide variety of delicious options perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a comforting meal to-go, 24th Street Cafe Bakersfield is ready to serve.
Dive into Delicious Burgers at 24th Street Cafe
Craving a truly satisfying burger? 24th Street Cafe’s burger menu is a testament to the American classic. Each burger is made with a juicy patty and served with your choice of fries, salad, chips, fruit, or low-fat cottage cheese, making it a complete and customizable meal.
California Bacon Cheese Burger
The California Bacon Cheese Burger is a must-try for burger aficionados. This classic California rendition features fresh romaine lettuce, crisp red onions, ripe tomato, melted Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, and a flavorful combination of mayo and mustard. At $17, it’s a premium burger experience that won’t disappoint.
Hamburger Club
For those with a hearty appetite, the Hamburger Club is the ultimate choice. This triple-decker sandwich boasts a juicy burger patty layered with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard, all served on your choice of toasted wheat, white, or sourdough bread. Also priced at $17, it’s a filling and flavorful meal that’s a step above the ordinary burger.
Broiled Fresh Portobello Burger (Meatless)
Vegetarian options are just as tempting at 24th Street Cafe. The Broiled Fresh Portobello Burger offers a meatless delight with a grilled portobello mushroom, romaine lettuce, red onions, tomato, provolone cheese, mayo, and mustard, all served on a toasted bun for $17. It’s a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian alternative to the classic beef burger.
Black Bean Burger
Another excellent vegetarian choice is the Black Bean Burger. This features a savory black bean veggie patty topped with red onions, romaine lettuce, and tomatoes, all served on a Pyrenees bun with mustard and mayo. Priced at $17, it’s a healthy and delicious burger option.
The San Franciscan
For a taste of San Francisco flair in Bakersfield, try The San Franciscan. This juicy burger comes with all the traditional trimmings and is served on toasted sourdough bread, reflecting California’s culinary influences. It’s a classic burger experience for $17.
Patty Melt
The Patty Melt at 24th Street Cafe is a comforting and cheesy delight. A generous beef patty is layered with melted Swiss and American cheese and served on grilled rye bread. This warm and satisfying melt is priced at $17.
Chili Size
For a burger with a Southwestern kick, the Chili Size is a standout. A quarter-pound juicy hamburger patty is loaded with chili, topped with cheddar cheese and onions, and served open-faced on a burger bun. At $19, it’s a hearty and flavorful option for chili lovers.
Old Fashioned Deluxe Burger & Super Burger
For purists, the Old Fashioned Deluxe Burger and the Super Burger offer classic burger simplicity. Both feature a juicy patty with romaine lettuce, red onions, tomato, mayo, and mustard. The Old Fashioned Deluxe is priced at $17, while the Super Burger, featuring a half-pound patty, is $19 for those extra hungry moments.
Delicatessen Sandwiches: A Cut Above at 24th Street Cafe
Beyond burgers, 24th Street Cafe’s Delicatessen section offers a range of handcrafted sandwiches. Each sandwich is served with your choice of soup, salad, fries, potato chips, fresh fruit cup, or low-fat cottage cheese, making for a complete and satisfying meal.
Steak Sandwich
For a more substantial sandwich, the Steak Sandwich features an 8oz N.Y. steak, seasoned and broiled to perfection. Served open-faced with romaine lettuce, red onions, and tomatoes on grilled sourdough bread, and accompanied by fries, this $19 option is a steak lover’s dream in sandwich form.
The Reuben
A classic done right, The Reuben at 24th Street Cafe features in-house cooked corned beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and melted Emmental cheese, all served on grilled hand-sliced rye bread for $18. It’s a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors.
Cafe French Dip & Roast Turkey Dip
Dip into deliciousness with the Cafe French Dip and Roast Turkey Dip. The Cafe French Dip features tender slices of beef topped with grilled red onions and rich brown gravy, served with au jus for dipping on a Pyrenees sourdough roll for $18. The Roast Turkey Dip offers tender slices of oven-roasted turkey breast, grilled onions, and tasty turkey gravy, also with au jus for dipping, served on a Pyrenees sourdough roll for $18. Both are perfect for those who love a savory and comforting dipping experience.
Club Sandwich & Chicken Club Triple
For club sandwich enthusiasts, 24th Street Cafe offers both the classic Club Sandwich and the Chicken Club Triple. The traditional Club Sandwich is layered with oven-roasted turkey breast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, Swiss, and American cheese between toasted white bread slices for $18. The Chicken Club Triple elevates the experience with tender broiled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of toasted whole wheat, white, or sourdough bread for $18.
Thunder Bird
The Thunder Bird sandwich is a flavorful combination of oven-roasted turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, tomatoes, crisp bacon, mayo, and mustard, all served on grilled sourdough bread for $18. It’s a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
Chicken Breast Sandwiches: Grilled, Ortega, Cajun & Avocado
Chicken lovers have a variety of choices with 24th Street Cafe’s chicken breast sandwiches. The classic Chicken Breast Sandwich features a boneless, tender chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and mayo on a bun for $18. For a Southwestern twist, the Ortega Chicken Breast Sandwich adds broiled chicken breast topped with melted Swiss cheese, whole Ortega peppers, grilled red onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo on a sourdough roll, also for $18. Spice things up with the Cajun Chicken Breast Sandwich, featuring a Cajun-seasoned chicken breast with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, mayo, and mustard on grilled sourdough bread, for $18. Finally, the Avocado Chicken Breast Sandwich offers a fresh and creamy option with broiled chicken breast, fresh guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo on toasted whole wheat bread, also for $18.
Other Delicious Delicatessen Options
The menu continues with more tempting choices like the Salmon Dip ($19), Hot Roast Beef Sandwich ($18), Grilled Ham & Cheese ($18), Cold Smoked TriTip Sandwich ($18), Hot Corned Beef ($18), House Smoked Pastrami ($18), Hot Meat Loaf ($18), Chicken Piccata Sandwich ($18), Hot Roast Turkey ($18), Ranch Beef ($18), Chicken Melt ($18), Grilled Veggie Sandwich ($18), Cod Sandwich ($18), and Tuna Melt ($18), each priced at $18 unless otherwise noted.
Cold Sandwiches: Fresh and Flavorful
For a lighter yet satisfying meal, explore 24th Street Cafe’s Cold Sandwiches. Served with your choice of fries, salad, chips, fruit, or low-fat cottage cheese and your choice of bread, these sandwiches are perfect for a refreshing lunch.
Cold TriTip Sandwich & Cold Roast Turkey Sandwich
The Cold TriTip Sandwich features smoked tri-tip with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and mayo for $16. The Cold Roast Turkey Sandwich offers oven-roasted turkey breast served cold with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard, also for $16. Both are excellent choices for a classic cold sandwich experience.
Chicken Salad Sandwich & Solid White Tuna Sandwich
Enjoy classic salads in sandwich form with the Chicken Salad Sandwich, featuring seasoned, tender all-white chicken salad with celery and lettuce for $16. The Solid White Tuna Sandwich offers albacore tuna salad with dill pickles, sweet pickles, onions, celery, sliced tomatoes, and crisp lettuce on toasted cracked wheat sourdough, also for $16.
BLT & BLT with Avocado
The BLT is a timeless favorite, and 24th Street Cafe’s version is no exception, featuring bacon, lettuce, and tomato on your choice of toasted bread for $16. For an upgraded version, try the BLT with Avocado, adding fresh avocado guacamole to the classic BLT for the same price of $16.
More Cold Sandwich Options
Rounding out the cold sandwich selection are the Cold Meat Loaf Sandwich ($16) and the nostalgic PB&J ($16), providing options for every palate.
Texas Chili and Produce Market Salads
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Texas Chili at 24th Street Cafe. Enjoy a cup for $6 or a bowl for $9, or make it a meal with a bowl of chili and salad or chili and fries for $12 each.
For a lighter option, explore the Produce Market Salads. Each salad is made with fresh ingredients and served with your choice of dressing. Options include the Chef Salad ($15), Chicken Salad ($15), Taco Salad ($15), Tuna Salad ($15), Greek Salad (starting at $15), Broiled Chicken Breast Salad ($15), Fresh Basil & Spinach Salad ($15), and Fresh Salmon Salad ($19).
Lite Eater Options and Sweet Desserts
24th Street Cafe also caters to those looking for lighter fare with their Lite Eaters menu. Enjoy options like the Vegetable Plate ($14), Soup & Salad Combination ($14), Burger Lite Plate ($14), Side Salad ($4), Half Sandwich & Soup or Salad ($14), and Chicken Lite Plate ($14). Don’t forget to check out the Soup Of The Day, with prices ranging from $4 to $6.
Finally, indulge in sweet treats from the Dessert & Bakery menu. Enjoy Ice Cream Scoops ($3), Root Beer Floats ($8), Homemade Cheesecake ($6), the Dessert of the Month ($6), and thick Milkshakes ($9) in flavors like Strawberry, Coffee, Boysenberry, Banana, Vanilla, and Peanut Butter.
Visit 24th Street Cafe Bakersfield today and experience classic American comfort food at its finest!
(Note: Prices and menu items are subject to change. Please check with 24th Street Cafe directly for the most up-to-date information.)
