A Timeless Icon Reborn

A New Era for an Old Icon

Lovingly restored and finished with modern touches,
The Woolworth’s Building invites you to step inside history and explore Bakersfield’s future at the corner of community and creativity.

Opening Summer 2025

Architectural rendering of the renovated Woolworth's Building on the corner of 19th and K Street
Luncheonette

What’s Old is New...

At America’s last surviving Woolworth’s Luncheonette, we promise the classic fare you remember and love –– burgers, fries, and good ol’ shakes and floats. But our pursuit is one that aims to revitalize not just the architecture, but the care and quality ingredients that one can expect to taste in each bite.

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A woman stands behind a lunch counter at a Woolworth's in Watertown, New York in the 1950s
A milkshake with whipped cream, a red cherry, and a straw sitting on a blue table in a retro diner booth
Late Moderne-style details on the steps inside of Bakersfield's Woolworth's Building
Bakersfield's Woolworth's Building photographed from the street in the 1950s
Architectural detail from inside Bakersfield's Woolworth's Building featuring a curved wall with a wood veneer and a door with a circular window etched with Woolworth's original "W" monogram logo
Building

An Architectural Treasure

The Woolworth’s Building is part of an architectural lineage, one that holds within its walls over seventy years of memories and stories. This Late Moderne marvel retains much of its historic charm. And, through our renovation process, we’ve managed to bring to the fore some of its most unique characteristics, including stunning terrazzo flooring, wood paneling, mirrored accents, curved aluminum railings, and more. It stands today as both a design landmark and a symbol of the retail industry’s enduring cultural legacy.

Step Inside History

Learn more about our renovation journey, the Luncheonette, and exciting updates in our community.

Stools at a lunch counter in a retro diner
Events

A Venue Apart

Head downstairs and find your place in a world of total immersion. The Basement at The Woolworth’s Building boasts live music, theatrical performances, and much more. It’s the site of your next conference, symposium, or workshop. It’s a multi-use dream space that realizes our commitment to communal joy. A one-of-a-kind experience awaits you at The Woolworth’s Building.