Lengthwise at the Marketplace

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  I have tried several Lengthwise beers and ales at various festivals and thought them good although my favorite is still the Jeremiah Red served at BJ's Brew House.  (The almond beer at the nut festival was pretty good.)  We were in the mood for a different place for dinner than we usually went to.  We thought of the Lengthwise at the Marketplace but later realized that the one on Schirra Court was closer to home.  I guess we will have to go there next time.
  
  We liked the pub atmosphere right away.  My husband had the Porter and I had the Golden Ale.  Both were delicious.  Later on we split a glass of the Triple Hop Red Ale and also liked it.  We shared a side salad with an abundance of blue cheese for the dressing.  Yummy.  We both had the 3 piece Fish And Chips which was plenty as there were more fries than either of us could eat.  The fish was great.  We both love English style fish and chips and loaded up on the malt vinegar.
  
  Service was counter only but unfortunately for our bartender there were a lot of people and he was extremely busy.  Despite that he did a great job so we can't fault him at all.  If anyone could be faulted it would be the relief bartender who was late or the manager that left them short staffed.  We were later told it was pretty busy for a Tuesday night.  Staffing is sometimes very hard to predict.
  
  The place was clean so no complaints there.
  
  We will go back again.

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  Posted on 06.19.13 Pat B.

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  Lengthwise at the Marketplace is everything you want in a neighborhood pub and more!  Its location across the street from CSUB makes it the perfect place for students to hang out, nosh on amazing appetizers, and drink great beer.  The establishment is bedecked in CSUB spirit from old team pictures to pennants.  It really gives it a great, young, vibrant vibe.
  
  The large L-shaped patio provides a decent amount of seating and savor the last couple days of Bakersfield spring before the blazing summer sets in.
  
  The service is always quick and friendly.  The food is even better.  For St. Patrick's day, Lengthwise did a special on slow-cooked corned beef and colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage), which was FABULOUS.  On a normal day, I go for the stinky fries, corn dog, and/or fish n' chips (because a girl can never have too much food).
  
  Lengthwise, I am tickled-pink at your well-deserved success.  Two-and-a-half years ago, there was only one Lengthwise location--now there are three!  Three for you Lengthwise!  You go Lengthwise!
  
  P.S.  I hope to see you guys at the Great American Beer Festival someday.

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  Posted on 03.18.13 Angela D.

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  I honestly thought that the stinky fries at Lengthwise were some of the best fries I've ever had - topped only by the Greek Fries at Peter's Gourmade Grill in Tustin, CA.  Lengthwise's stinky fries are an entire pound of french fries tossed in garlic seasoning and then smothered in ooey-gooey gorgonzola cheese sauce.
  
  Well, step aside stinky fries, you've been replaced by the Nasty Fries.  Nasty fries are basically stinky fries with screaming hot sauce or Fire Fries smothered in gorgonzola, depending on which way you choose to look at it.  Okay, my mouth is made of asbestos so I was in no danger from these things but they left me with a nice slow burn that was quite pleasant.  If you're not into spicy feel free to downgrade back the the stinky fries - they are pretty darn good, too.
  
  I love the stinky burger, too, which is a basic 1/2 pound burger on  focaccia beer bread with gorgonzola cheese sauce.  Do you start to see a pattern here?  I also like their pulled pork sandwiches and tri-tip sandwiches.
  
  Lengthwise has a number of craft beers from which you can choose.  Come on down and check it out!  It is an odd cross between a pub hangout and a family restaurant that just seems to magically work.

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  Posted on 01.23.13 Mimi J.

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  I have been going to Lengthwise for a long time and I have been a fan for a while.
  
  The Marketplace location is large, clean and very convenient.
  
  The beer is excellent, primarily the Centennial IPA, and the food is solid.  A couple of steps up from chain brewhouse food.  The fish and chips, turkey-boy sandwich and fish tacos are all excellent and perfect compliments to the excellent libations.
  
  My most recent visit (December 14) was a working lunch with a colleague and the only downside was that they were completely understaffed for a lunch rush they obviously didn't anticipate.  One poor guy was taking each order for food and drink and one server was bringing out the food - but she was unable to serve drinks.  To order a second round, one had to wait in the long food line - which cost them one sale on that day.
  
  But, the fact that they are busy is a good sign, and I'll happily keep going back.  A nice local alternative to the BJ's and Eureka Burgers of the world...

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  Posted on 12.27.12 Jim S.

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  Lengthwise just opened up at the Marketplace!! This was my first time going to lengthwise and I was happy I did!  The place is nicely laid out and super clean.  The selection of beers is 5 stars!  The raspbery wheat and the other wheat beer were great.  My husband had the IPA I believe and he really enjoyed it.  The service was great as well.  The location is a little tricky to find in that it is actually behind the market place.  It's right beside Torro, so I was driving around the marketpalce for a bit trying to find it.
  
  We also ordered the fries that were just okay to me.
  
  I am sure i will be back soon!

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  Posted on 12.04.12 Kate F.

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  Their Triple Hop Red is my favorite beer ever.

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  Posted on 11.14.12 Ryan R.

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