What restaurants accept EBT near me in Bakersfield?

The list above is every restaurant in Bakersfield that takes EBT for hot meals, 123 in all. It comes from the USDA's own retailer file and was checked August 2026. Tap "Hot meals" to hide the grocery stores. You'll need to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program to pay with your card there.

Is there any fast food that accepts EBT in Bakersfield?

Yes. Taco Bell, Carl's Jr, Subway, Jack in the Box, McDonald's and Pizza Hut all have Bakersfield locations that take EBT for hot meals. Not every location of a chain is signed up, so the list above shows the exact addresses. Each chain's page shows which other states it works in.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Bakersfield?

Yes, at 123 places. You have to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.

How many places in Bakersfield take EBT?

577 in total. That covers 255 corner stores, 140 groceries, 123 hot meals, 51 other, 6 specialty food, 2 farmers markets.

How do I know a store still takes EBT?

Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.

California

Places that take EBT in Bakersfield

123 restaurants here take EBT for hot meals. Another 454 stores take it for groceries.

Who can buy hot meals in California

Hot, ready-to-eat food needs Restaurant Meals Program eligibility. In California that usually covers you if you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay. Spouses count too.

Everyone with an EBT card can shop at all 577 places above for groceries. Checked August 2026.

Common questions

What restaurants accept EBT near me in Bakersfield?: The list above is every restaurant in Bakersfield that takes EBT for hot meals, 123 in all. It comes from the USDA's own retailer file and was checked August 2026. Tap "Hot meals" to hide the grocery stores. You'll need to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program to pay with your card there.
Is there any fast food that accepts EBT in Bakersfield?: Yes. Taco Bell, Carl's Jr, Subway, Jack in the Box, McDonald's and Pizza Hut all have Bakersfield locations that take EBT for hot meals. Not every location of a chain is signed up, so the list above shows the exact addresses. Each chain's page shows which other states it works in.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Bakersfield?: Yes, at 123 places. You have to be in California's Restaurant Meals Program, which usually means you're 60 or older, you have a disability, or you don't have a permanent place to stay.
How many places in Bakersfield take EBT?: 577 in total. That covers 255 corner stores, 140 groceries, 123 hot meals, 51 other, 6 specialty food, 2 farmers markets.
How do I know a store still takes EBT?: Look for the SNAP sign at the door or the register. Stores join and leave the program, so if a listing looks wrong, call ahead before you go.