J's Place Waffle House & Southern Style Cooking

4.5 ( 1181 reviews )
2681 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312, United States

Located in Bakersfield, California, J's Place Waffle House & Southern Style Cooking has carved out a loyal following thanks to its authentic Southern flavors and warm hospitality. Regulars rave about the fried chicken, which many claim exceeds even well-known competitors like Roscoe's, attributing its greatness to the perfect seasoning. Patrons often recommend pairing the chicken with their signature cinnamon-infused waffles, which add an unforgettable twist to a classic dish.

The restaurant's atmosphere has been a significant draw, with ample seating that accommodates larger groups — a bonus for family outings or gatherings. The customer service is consistently praised for being friendly and attentive, making diners feel like part of the family. Reviews highlight the fried green beans and Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito as must-try appetizers, providing a delightful start before diving into heartier entrees.

Overall, J's Place stands out not just for its food but for the sense of community it fosters, with numerous customers expressing a deep attachment to this cherished culinary gem. As the saying goes, "good food is best enjoyed with good company," and J’s delivers on all fronts.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • No wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Has live music
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Has salad bar
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • No toilet
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Children
    • Good for kids

Reviews For J's Place Waffle House & Southern Style Cooking

Krystina Gonzales
Jun 18,2025
Love this place! Been eating at this restaurant since it was a little hole in the wall on Ming Ave and followed it all the way over to it's new location. It's fairly large inside and they can accommodate larger groups if needed. Usually always get the friend chicken breasts and I switch up the sides because they're all good. I've never eaten dessert here because I'm always too full from all the food. But I bet it's just as good as everything else. The staff is also very friendly and I've never had bad service. Definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Erick Ledford
Jun 10,2025
I've been coming to J's Place for at least 10 years and I've never been disappointed. Their food is just as good and consistent as it was when they were at the Ming location. My go-to's when I come to J's is the breasts and a waffle with dirty rice. The fried chicken is nicely seasoned, I actually prefer the taste of J's chicken to Roscoe's any day. The waffle is way better than Roscoe's too because they put cinnamon in the batter and it makes it so flavorful! Their Kool aid is bomb too, tons of sugar, but it tastes like a desert drink, highly recommend the red.
Rachael Templeton
May 22,2025
For anyone who has not tasted fried chicken and waffles this is your chance. For an inexpensive delicious southern dinner order the 12 dinner plate of 2 big, crispy, juicy, fried chicken breasts with 2 waffles as your sides then get an extra plate to split it. Add a strawberry lemonade with real fresh diced strawberries in it and an appetizer of fried green beans or okra if you wanna get started while they fry up your chicken. True southern hospitality makes the food taste even better. You will not be disappointed eating here.
The Sun Is Shining Behind The Cloud
Apr 1,2025
The pictures may not show you how deliscious the food was. They can't show you how tender the Ox Tail was as it was smothered in a scrumptious gravy. The Chile Verde Breakfast Burrito with egg was a NEW item! I wanted to pick up the bones and make sure I got every deliscious morsel! The Customer Service was warm, professional and made you feel like Family. The full house was evidence that THIS WAS GOING TO BE SOME DELISCIOUS FOOD! I will be going back to "J's Place"
Charles Novascone
Mar 30,2025
Great Southern Style cooking. I Love theiir fried chicken. My son always wants to eat here when we drive through Bakersfield. The service is friendly and attentive while you are eating. I look forward to our next visit.
sagita suwandi
Mar 16,2025
I wasn't sure about going to a southern restaurant in California, but I had a great meal at J"s Place. I ordered their three popular dishes. The oxtail was my main dish, then I ordered a piece of their chicken and catfish. The oxtail was great. The meat fell of the bone. The flavor was spot on. The catfish was also great. 1A 1B between the two. The fish was moist, the breading was crispy and well seasoned. Lovely. The chicken was actually also good. But compared to the other two something's gotta give.
Confessions of a Sharing Freak
Mar 12,2025
I love this place. Their food is so good. It's comfort food. I have said in the past that one must be a fool to believe there is some place better. It may simply be that J's Place brings comfort to my heart and mind. It's like going to grandma's house for an awesome home cooked meal. This is the place to go when you are happy. Also the place to go when you are sad. The best home cooked meal anyone could ever want-other than in your own kitchen.
Dan Oz
Mar 10,2025
Reasonably priced. Best soul food in town. The ribs are nicely sized, the corn bread is delicious, and the cinnamon waffles are unique. Everything is very tasty. When it gets busy it can get a little stressful if you don't like noisy places. I believe you can call ahead to reserve a spot as it's usually very busy. If you don't call ahead and show up during a busy time i found that the waiting time isn't usually too long. The staff and servers are very friendly and helpful.

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