ATHENA'S GREEK CAFE & GRILL

Bakersfield · Greek · $

Greek grills in American cities usually end up doing two jobs at once, feeding a lunch rush off the counter while keeping a bakery for the people who came for that instead. Athena's does both from one storefront on 20th Street: pita plates assembled to order with rice and tzatziki, and a case at the register that regulars treat as the real destination. Ask for the rum balls before you get distracted by the baklava.