Stopped by the Woolworth building last weekend after the recent renovation and—wow—absolutely amazing. They did a fantastic job bringing it back to life while keeping the soul of the place intact. It honestly looks just as good as it did back in the day.

The interior updates around the counter preserve the originality, which I really appreciated, and the addition of a bar on the other side is a great touch. There’s plenty of room to sit and eat, plus a dedicated historic area where you can actually see and appreciate the building’s history. Even the exterior details were handled well, with the Woolworth name still proudly displayed alongside the new tenant.

It’s great to see this kind of thoughtful restoration and to see downtown Bakersfield making a real comeback. Definitely worth stopping by.

– Brian Brower

So delicious! I had high expectations and the team at Woolworths surpassed them. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, especially Jayden, on his first day! Elvis made one of the best Reubens we’ve ever had, and the seasoning on the fries was fantastic! Can’t wait to pass through Bakersfield again!

– Bonita

It was really nice to see how much work went into the renovation of the Woolworth store/diner. It is a much friendlier atmosphere then before. It has the modern open air feeling, but with the unique luncheonette experience. The food was really good. Our group had the Carrot & Ginger soup, shakes, burgers, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The customer service is outstanding. I hope this continues. My mom was visiting from the east coast, and was very excited to come here and you didn’t disappoint. Thank you for a great lunch. We’ll be back for the Reverb coffee and the diner!

– Dawn Baker