Bakersfield has a new must-visit spot, it’s an experience that brings together handcrafted lattes, traditional drinks, and a market stocked with international ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a cozy café atmosphere or a place to find authentic flavors from the Middle East, Asia, and the Mediterranean, Blue Fig Farm offers it all.
At the heart of Blue Fig Farm is Khalid Mansour, whose vision is to introduce people to new flavors and cultural experiences through food and drink. Growing up in Bakersfield, he saw a gap in the market and wanted to offer something truly authentic and diverse. His goal is to create a space where people can explore new tastes while embracing the beauty of cultural diversity.
Blue Fig Farm’s specialty lattes and traditional drinks set it apart from a typical coffeehouse. What makes these drinks even more special? Natalie Mansour, a key creator behind the café, personally named and curated each drink to reflect its cultural roots.
Some signature Lattes & Specialty Beverages include Suhoor, a nutty-sweet blend featuring Date Tahini, inspired by the traditional pre-dawn meal in Middle Eastern culture, Going Nuts; the most popular drink, with a rich creamy pistachio paste made in-house for an authentic and elevated flavor experience, Kanafeh; inspired by the famous Middle Eastern dessert, featuring a sweet cheese flavor profile.
For those looking for a more traditional coffee experience, the café offers: The Ottoman; a smooth Turkish-style espresso, Sabahoo; a fragrant Arabic coffee infused with cardamom and clove. Each sip of these thoughtfully crafted drinks offers a taste of tradition with a modern twist.
Beyond the café, Blue Fig Farm boasts an impressive market filled with authentic global ingredients that bring Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors straight to Bakersfield.
One of the market’s standout features is its selection of international drinks, perfect for those looking to try something unique like FREEZ Mix Sodas a colorful carbonated drink selection, available in Lychee, Lemon & Ginger, Kiwi & Lime, and Tamarind and Arabic Pepsi a regional twist on the classic soda, featuring Arabic branding and packaging, adding a unique cultural touch to the collection.
For those who love cooking with authentic ingredients, Blue Fig Farm offers canned Fava Beans a staple breakfast ingredient across the Middle East. Which is perfect for making Ful Medames & Red Kidney Beans commonly used in stews and soups. Along with premium Olive Oils and Fig Balsamic Glazes high-quality oils and specialty vinegars, perfect for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
The market also features a variety of fresh produce and cheeses that are essential in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine like Rumi Cheese, a rich, aged Egyptian cheese with a nutty, slightly sharp flavor, perfect for pairing with fresh bread or using in various recipes.
For those seeking Halal-friendly deli options, Blue Fig Farm provides a premium selection of Smoked Turkey Breast, Spicy Chicken Rolls, and Chicken & Mushroom Sausages.
No Middle Eastern market would be complete without a selection of premium teas and coffees with its selections like El Arosa Black Tea a bold Egyptian tea, best enjoyed with mint or sugar and Sabahoo Arabic Coffee – a spiced coffee blend with bold cardamom notes, deeply rooted in Middle Eastern culture.
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors, Blue Fig Farm should be at the top of your list! Blue Fig Farm is more than just a store—it’s a cultural experience. Whether you’re stopping by for a specialty latte or browsing the aisles for authentic ingredients, this hidden gem in Bakersfield is bringing culture and community together.