I love this store so much. Cutest clothes, and more variety. Checkout lines could be more organized though.
I’m in love I go to this store at least 5 days a week
Very kind and helpful workers.
THIS EVENING I RUSHED FROM MARICOPA, CA. TO TAFT, CA.!APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES! AND TO MY SURPRISE THE GENERAL DOLLER STORE WAS STILL OPEN ON A SUNDAY AT 8:45 PM! I WAS SO THRILLED IT WAS NOT A WASTED TRIP! NO PROBLEMS! IN AND OUT!
Always hard to find a shopping cart , prices are great for some things though.
I have had one of the worst experience in my live. I’m on vacations from LA with my family planning to open a food business in a very nice and quite town taft ca, of course very happy because have a family dollar store in sush small town.. I decided to go buy some stuff for my stance in my hotel and at the moment i was opening the door at the store A lady her name is SHARON told me not to come in with my small bagpack (now there are fashion to use like purse.). I felt bad because i have to carry my wallet in my hand that’s why i took my bagpack but in the cashier kept it for me , I tough maybe was a small sing at the front that i didn’t see.. When I checked out looked for a sing at the front store hopping was my mistake but no,there are no signs that said NOT BAGPACK ALLOWED..that makes me feel soo bad thinking that because i look latina makes me a THIEF, I don’t think is OK she discriminate people because they look , and you have to take care of this problem not to happen again or put at least a sing that said for the public not bagpack allows..Thanks in advance..hoping you take seriously the discrimination at this days..
Taft, Ca, store #10375
My 9 year old daughter found a box cutter an employee had left down on a shelf
Denise
3. Redbox
Address: 1044 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
LOVE THIS PLACE..GO THERE ALL THE TIME…THEY GOT LOTS OF NEAT STUFF,ALWAYS CLEAN,VERY FRIENDLY..IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN THERE GO AND CHECK IT OUT…BETTER THEN GOODWILL
Great place. Great thrift store. Lots and lots of different things to choose from. A lot of fun.
Interesting selection but a lot of trash that should be purged. – Smells a bit off, not safe for kids (sharp/loose/poorly shelved product everywhere)- Potential to be great
I like to shop here they have a large selection of merchandise and they’re willing to bargain
Wonderful little shop for this and that’s with great prices and friendly service. Found all kinds of neat and useful things.
Roger is a weirdo and takes people wife’s to get abortions.
Meh since all the prices are from the top notch ebay sells i rarely find anything to buy
Rude customer service
5. Taft College Bookstore
Address: 29 Cougar Ct, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
It’s seriously gross that people can actually give a negative review for a college bookstore nevertheless this college bookstore students are very helpful knowledgeable and quick to get the line moving and the appropriate materials to everybody I don’t understand how people can be so cold besides the fact that they’re sitting behind a computer or their phone and suddenly they become the grand Puba of negative reviews because they’re having a bad day grow up chill and understand that the world is not perfect and especially in an environment like this nobody is intentionally doing anything negative idiot.
Always helpful and friendly
Awesome college!
They are awesome when they are open..
Great service. Doesnt make sense the book store is across the ways from the college but whatever.
Carlos was great and gave great information.
The whole bookstore is a joke. There were about six or more workers there and all they do is stare at you like they seen a ghost and talk amongst each other rather then help me or the other lady in the store. It makes no sense that I have to print out my schedule in order to even speak to anyone about renting or purchasing a book and to top it off, you have to buy a $30 STICKER in order to rent books when I’m paying them for my tuition, what sense does that make? None let me tell you that much. Oh and you can’t do anything without having a student ID. The whole experience was very unprofessional and irritating. I will never be renting from them again. Good luck finding it as well it’s in a random shopping center rather than on the actual school campus. They need someone there managing the time of the workers rather than having them stand around making everyone uncomfortable because all they do is stare rather then help. Definitely would give a zero star if possible.
The smug rude woman who offered real help only oh yeah…you need this and that, but not from here. Customer service is not a strength
6. Ford City
Address: California 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
7. McDonald’s
Address: 10001 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
A true gem, an oasis in the last place you’d expect. Pumpkin ale? Chocolate milk stout? Indeed and much more! And all home brewed, with excellent food to accompany it! Relaxed, comfortable open air seating on the sidewalk, and wholly unpretentious. Well done!
This was a great place to eat for great food. The staff was super nice and the food was not only great but came fast.
We both had the basic burger and it was delicious. Definitely worth coming here.
I tried a recommended local beer and it was very good. I also had the onion rings to go with it so it was the perfect meal.
Delicious breakfast, and plenty of avocado on my omelette. The food was perfect- I’ve gone to too many places that do not season their potatoes. I would definitely come here again. The owner was very nice and let me hang out for a while after my meal out. Nice ambiance, and friendly service. I highly recommend.
The food is great, it’s just so strange to close at 8pm… The craft beer sampler is a great deal! And you can sit on the patio with your dog!
My friend and I almost walked out, ask about desserts on menu no desserts waitress said, ok how about a cup of coffee, no coffee, machine was broken, I thought this was a coffee house but we decided to stay and try the place and have to say the Dinner was fantastic, we had the cheese and spinach ravoli. with salad, bread would have been good but not included.
I Went to the theater next door and bought two cups of their coffee and brought back to enjoy with our dinner.
Will go back again and see if they fixed their coffee machine and have desserts like they list on their website. Highly recommend
Our first impresion was negative – we arrived in Taft around 8pm and were looking for a place for beer and burgers. Sounded like the Black Gold Brewing Company would be a perfect fit. But they closed at 8pm. A Brewery closing at 8??!!!
We came back a couple of days later in the middle of day, seeking refuge from a rainstorm. The owner was extremely nice, the burgers were great (Lots of choices too) and the coffee was very good! Would have laved to try their beers – but we were on motorcycles. Looks like I have to try again….
The waiter was very helpful, and then the owner came over and ruined it. Apearantly, it is not ok to order a coors beer in a brewery. The steaks tasted kinda funny but very heavily seasoned, so we thought it was just the spices. But about an hour later, it all went south and kept going all night long. I wouldn’t go back there.
Poor Service. Owner walks around like he doesn’t know what to do
This would have been 5 starts after lunch, but walked out at dinner after 10 minutes of no service.
9. Victoria’s Antiques & Collectables
Address: 413 Center St, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
Fun, funky and friendly!!! I’d definitely come back!!
Will never shop at this place again PERIOD!! THEY WILL GIVE YOU THERE ADDRESS AND A TIME TO PICK UP SOMETHING UP AND BEFORE YOU GET THERE THEY WILL SELL IT!! HORRIBLE ETHICS!! HOPE THEY GO OUT OF BUSINESS!!!!
11. Oasis Bar and Grill
Address: 414 North St, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
This place is amazing. Good food amazing employees and has been around forever love coming here
Wonderful dive bar with great food. Caters to night shift workers, opens at 6am.
Had a great time with friends and family. It’s a slow process getting food but that makes it worth it. Because the food is delicious .
They just opened back up with new owners and a new menu. The food we tried was good and the bartender was really helpful and nice. Good place to have a drink,eat a snack and chill if you are in taft.
great burgers, hole in the wall!
It’s small and there’s literally almost nowhere to sit. Unless you bring your own table and chairs I would plan on standing all night or maybe just go somewhere else. Staff is very friendly and service is fast only something needs to be done about the very limited seating.
*UPDATE*. Went back on April 20. Glad to see they are really making an effort to build this place up. There’s more seating than there was my last visit. Still a little under par but you can see, owner is making an effort and that’s great. Very friendly atmosphere, bartenders are very friendly and fast. Great traits and very important for the position of bartender. The upstairs is set up nice. This could accommodate company parties, birthday parties, any large gathering and you’d be very comfortable. Staff is very eager to accommodate for event so I would definitely check them out should you have a need for a party place. I’m happy to see the improvements as I really do like this establishment and would love to see it a “happening place” again. Kudos to the owner and staff.
Not my first choice to drink but at least there’s a pool table
Food portion size and price was great but food was extremely greasy and overcooked we were the only table there and service took forever for breakfast.
Food was terrible biscuits taste day old hashbrowns burnt would not recommend
12. Guitar Center
Address: 3428 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 , Ford City , California , United States
Better than average. Guitars all tuned. No pressure.
Meh. Expensive, not much selection, customer service could use some work.
Both managers on duty refused to refund me money. I was paying for lessons, I thought. But what we got was a story about the instructors career. Waste of my money and time. Went to Bakersfield music school and getting actual lessons and homework to practice for the week. Home office also not helpful . Be careful signing up for any promotions. This is only my experience.
Went to the store to buy a guitar nut, they tell me I need to bring the guitar. Second trip, bring the guitar, buy the part, and they give me the wrong part. third trip, I need to exchange the part, can not do it. Nor i can get my money back. Need to make a four trip.
Sad service, never again.
Fourth trip, didn’t even tried to fix the mistake, Joe just gave me my money back, didn’t even ask if I wanted the right part. Lousy customer service.
13. Nick Rail Music
Address: 5127 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 , Ford City , California , United States
Just got home from Hawaii and while we were gone our daughter gave birth to a beautiful girl. So she was coming home the next day and our thermostat went out and it was very warm that day and they came to the rescue thanks Juan
Very nice and helpful
I have rented many instruments from here and have always had a positive experience. Recently, I brought my daughter’s flute in to be polished because it was tarnished. It was done quickly and professionally. We are so happy with how beautiful it looks now. The manager took his time to explain how and why silver tarnishes. That was so helpful. Thank you!
Although I will say they are helpful and polite inside the store, I’m rating them a 2 because they promised a part that I ordered almost a month ago would only take 7-10 days to come in. It has now been over 25 days and it’s still not in stock. I finally decided to order it on amazon and I will get it tomorrow.
They were good when they first opened in Bakersfield. Now… After nearly 4 months of waiting, half of my instrument repairs are coming back. Great company as long as you aren’t expecting anything timely.
14. Route 33 Sandwich Co
Address: 700 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268 , Ford City , California , United States
Great place to grab a quick bite, today I had the California cobb. It was delicious and fresh.
My company I work for uses them quite often for big lunches and we have NEVER been disappointed. They even help out when it is very last minute and they do an AMAZING job. Hands down the best sandwiches in town!!!
Good little spot. Good variety. Italian bread is super good. Little pricey for what it is, but a good alternative to burgers and other such food.
Alright food.. Not necessarily worth the money.. 15 dollars for a combo.. Hmm..
Really good! Ordered the italian and a regular reuben, and one bite in we’re hooked! Definitely a place we’ll visit more often!
Food was terrible !! But customer service amazing, their outside patio still had penuts to grab by the hand full
Long wait food was just ok
Subpar at best. Definitely not a fake review. The prices were outrageous and the food was lacking. I guess go to albertson’s buy your sides and up charge the already up charged sides. Have a nice day.
15. Front Porch Music
Address: 1711 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Ford City , California , United States
Quite cluttered, but alot of accessories. Might be able to find something surprising.
All the equipment is great. It was like a museum in there too. AWESOME
Went by for some guitar strings and a winder. Was helped by gentleman in the shop. Seemed helpful enough. The place has been around for a looooong time. Kind of an icon of downtown local business. Shop looks like it always has. They need a neon sign.
Went into this place to buy my first guitar back in 1999, I did. They ripped me off and took advantage. But oh well, I guess kids are easy targets. But the thing that really got me was when I asked to mess around on a boogie they had about a year layer, they sent some kid over “so I wouldn’t break it” and that is why they haven’t got a dime more from me. Owner said that too. Being treated like that left a bad taste in my mouth. Could have earned a few grand off me easily if you knew how to treat people
Somebody said boys club I totally agree. They follow you around like you’re a thief. They don’t give you a chance to browse, and they’re pretty rude.
Bought used amp from them online, it arrived poorly packed, and immediately had problems with microphonic tube noise. They were supposed to overnight new tubes to me, but the guy on chat literally said that his boss took the tracking number home. Like they didn’t use computers?! In their chats they never identify themselves personally, so I didn’t know who I was talking to. They said just pack it up and we’ll refund your money… they finally did, but not return shipping. And then they just stopped responding to my texts at all. Very disorganized and disrespectful. Do not do business with them online, you’ll get the runaround.
16. Bakersfield Sound Co.
Address: 10715 Rosedale Highway, 1018 18th st, Bakersfield, CA 93312 , Ford City , California , United States
Excellent service, only music store I will ever shop at!
Great customer support. everyone in there is very welcoming and respectfull. The best customer service I’ve seen in a guitar shop. would very much reccomend.
Gary is helpful and easy to talk to. He knows his instruments.
We had our orders done with his help. The shop offering lessons. Ask the store for details
Good prices
Great clean place. I would like to return a saxophone I rented for my daughter, who can I contact during this shutdown?
My daughter is renting a violin for school so that’s all I’ve delt with in the store, buuuut they do have great customer service.
I went today for my first time and loved it man these guys are awesome I recommend these to everyone
Guy with shaggy hair and tall is very rude, think is name was Arron or something,
Called these guys and talked to someone for about 15 mins about selling some audio equipment, and was confirmed that they purchase out rite and was even asked what I was trying to do with everything and I said I’m trying to sale it to pay some bills and he said ok gotcha bring it over tomorrow, then I get there and they act like they don’t know what I’m talking about and told me they don’t purchase items for cash. Employees gave me wrong info
17. California Keyboards Music Center
Address: 2408 Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304 , Ford City , California , United States
I take music lessons from Larry. Excellent teacher.
Ed serviced my very old and very neglected grand piano. He brought it from almost unplayable to a fine instrument. His prices are fair and he he’s highly skilled in his trade. Will definitely do business again.
I can’t say enough good things about this place and their employees! My daughter rents her violin there and we always get 5 star treatment ! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for anything to do with instruments. The staff always goes out of their way to help us and make sure we are happy when we leave. Great customer service and very polite and never ever do they make you feel like you are a bother even when it’s something small you need assistance with. Highly highly recommend this business ! I wish I could give 100 stars they are that amazing! Please if you are looking for anything to do with instruments go here first!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all the amazing staff you are absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Monica……
Buena atención con sus clientes y familiar.
Great service. Instructors terrific. Friendly family run place.
Those who feel they got screwed most likely feel that way with many other businesses…choosing a trumpet or tuba,etc is solid evidence
Tl;dr – Was promised same day service. Left without anything done 4 days later.
I phoned California Keyboards on Tuesday morning and asked, “If I buy a pack of strings, could I pay an extra fee to have you restring my guitar?”
The person on the phone replied, “Yes. OR if you have your own pack of strings, you could just bring the pack and the guitar in and pay for a restring.”
This was great news. I had a bunch of packs of strings since I order in bulk.
“How long will that take?”
“If you bring it in the morning, it will probably be done early the same afternoon.”
Perfect! I was really strapped for time, and I live up the street. This seemed like it was going to work out really well.
I take my guitar and strings in. They put my name in the system. I get a printout for a work order, and I’m on my way.
Two days go by with no phone call, so I call them. It isn’t ready. I believe there was no explanation beyond that they just hadn’t gotten to it yet. So without anything else, I hang up and think I’ll either get a call later that day or early the next morning.
I’m writing this on Saturday — 4 days after dropping it off — and no phone call. So I drive up the street with my purchase order to get my guitar whether it’s done or not.
Surprise: It isn’t done.
The only saving grace is that whoever the manager on duty was offered a free pack of strings for my troubles which I declined since I already buy in bulk. He then pivoted to offer a discount on the next repair if I mention this instance, but I’d only bring my guitar back here if I were desperate at this point.
The fact of the matter is that I personally know people at the other music shops in town, so I made a special effort to come here rather than support my other friends’ businesses. Granted, it WOULD have been convenient for me due to the location, but it ended up being more headache than I had planned.
I didn’t feel like a priority. And I wasted more time by coming here rather than just doing it myself or taking it to a friend to support THEIR business.
It’s a whole process to rent an instrument. The contract is Ridiculous. They’ll only let you rent and OLD trombone (or any instrument for that matter) for minimum three months it’s not like the image they give that the rentals are only for a month. -_- would not recommend.
Rented a trumpet for my son’s lessons at school for 2 years in the rent to own program. Called in two times to check balances and see if we were almost paid off since I never actually received a receipt for direct deposits. When I called they would give me balance info and options. Just called today because I knew it should be paid off by now. Then big surprise! Rent to own will let you keep making payments over the value of the instrument and you can “rent forever” without them contacting you to sign over the instrument. It is up to you to follow up and get the instrument signed over , that you already paid for. How this can be called a rent to own service is beyond me. I ended up paying over $100 more of the value of the instrument. The company would have have continued charging me if I didn’t check in. My fault for thinking this was a service that had a system that didn’t rely on their customers oversights.
18. B-Town Sounds
Address: 1000 Devonshire St, Bakersfield, CA 93312 , Ford City , California , United States
Variety of beautiful plants, very friendly staff, and knowledge of each plant in their facility
They have a awesome selection of both house plants and a huge, beautiful, varied selection of succulents; as well as many other plants and cool trinkets. The gentleman (I believe the co-worker) was extremely friendly and helpful. They also have great prices, and a few really cool cats wandering about. I came on a motorcycle with my husband, so I could only get 2 small plants this time; but I will definitely be back for more.
The owners are very nice and take their time to see if you need help with anything and through with how to care for the plants. They also have the largest selection of succulents in Kern County. Luv it there
Super nice people
20. World Records
Address: 2815 F St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 , Ford City , California , United States
Legitimately one of the most important places in Bakersfield. Support them. They enrich our city, and teach new generations music history and Identity. Their concerts venue in the back is fantastic.
One of a kind venue, one of a kind staff. Fantastic!
Also has cassette
weird attitude towards taylor swift fans. if you can’t respect taylor and other artists who aren’t in genres you typically like then maybe don’t run a record shop? you’re meant to serve fans from all corners of music, respect artists especially those who have helped the increase in vinyl sales VASTLY
Won’t buy back records unless they’re pophlar.
don’t be mean to people because of what music they like! being passive aggressive to swifties because they have a passion for music is ironic, because record shop employees should be passionate about music as well! spread kindness 🙂
