Dustin's Diner

Dustin's Diner Helping the homeless, one cookie at a time! The brothers are now grown men living in Southern California, but the tradition continues as a neighborhood project.

Dustin's Diner --The Tradition Continues

Started in 1993, the “diner” was the brainchild of brothers Dustin and David Kilpatrick, who were 9 and 11 at the time. They thought it would be fun to sell hot chocolate to the families touring Haggin Oaks to view the outdoor decorations. Since its inception, Dustin’s Diner has raised over $180,000. The neighborhood is decked out in its holiday finery, l

ights are lit, and we are geared up and ready to sell cookies. As always, because all of our ingredients and supplies are donated, every penny of the proceeds goes to the Bakersfield Homeless Center. Last year we raised almost $15,000 and with the help of the generous residents of Bakersfield, we hope to be able to match or exceed that amount this year. Dustin's Diner is located at 2301 Haggin Oaks Blvd. in Bakersfield. Thank you and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!!

Thank you, Safe 1 Credit Union for always supporting the community of Bakersfield
12/22/2025

Thank you, Safe 1 Credit Union for always supporting the community of Bakersfield

Safe 1 Credit Union had a festive time volunteering at Dustin’s Diner—serving hot cocoa, cider, cookies, and plenty of holiday cheer to those enjoying the lights at Haggin Oaks.

All proceeds from the diner support The Open Door Network, helping fund homelessness outreach—spreading warmth and giving back to our community.

Thank you, Howard Financial for always supporting the diner and the people of Kern County
12/19/2025

Thank you, Howard Financial for always supporting the diner and the people of Kern County

Thank you to everyone that came out to support Dustin's Diner last night and helping us raise money for The Open Door Network one cookie at a time!
Happy Holidays!

We are getting excited for tomorrow! See you at 6🍪
12/18/2025

We are getting excited for tomorrow! See you at 6🍪

12/04/2025
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to all! Thank you Aaron Perlman for sharing your beautiful song with us🌲

12/23/2024
12/20/2024

In 1993, brothers Dustin and David Kilpatrick started selling hot chocolate and baked goods to families touring the Haggin Oaks neighborhood to view Christmas lights and decorations. While the Kilpatricks have since moved, every year volunteers work hard to keep the Diner going. Since its inception, more than $300,000 has been raised and donated to help the homeless.

Join Safe 1 Credit Union on Friday, December 20th in supporting Dustin’s Diner, 2301 Haggin Oaks Boulevard, with all proceeds going to the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter.

We’d love to see you there!

Thank you to Howard Financial & Wealth Management, Inc. for sponsoring the diner tonight! Santa will be here from 6-8 to...
12/16/2024

Thank you to Howard Financial & Wealth Management, Inc. for sponsoring the diner tonight! Santa will be here from 6-8 tonight. Stop by for cookies, cocoa & cider🍪

Thank you to tonight’s matching sponsor Allied Potato for matching every donation we receive tonight, up to $1000 dollar...
12/14/2024

Thank you to tonight’s matching sponsor Allied Potato for matching every donation we receive tonight, up to $1000 dollars.
We are open from 6-9.
Stop by for some cocoa, cookies & Santa🍪

What a year! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and visitors! Amazing how cookies & cocoa can can have such a ...
12/28/2023

What a year! Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and visitors! Amazing how cookies & cocoa can can have such a big impact. We are so fortunate to live in such an amazing city❤️🍪

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dustin’s Diner has closed up shop for the season, but not before presenting the money raised this year to the Open Door Network. The big reveal and check pr…

That’s a wrap for this holiday season!Thank you for an amazing 30 years! See you next year🍪🎅
12/24/2023

That’s a wrap for this holiday season!
Thank you for an amazing 30 years!
See you next year🍪🎅

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2301 Haggin Oaks Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Thursday 6pm - 8pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 6pm - 9pm
Sunday 6pm - 8pm

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