There are four tenants at the Woolworth’s building in downtown Bakersfield and owner Sherod Waite considers the luncheonette diner as the crown jewel of the location.

Woolworth’s Luncheonette, which serves classic American diner food, is the last Woolworth’s lunch counter in the nation.

The diner opened in October.

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Chef Richard Yoshimura spoke with Eyewitness News as he prepares to provide food for The Basement’s grand opening that takes place on Saturday. The Woolworth’s burgers feature Woolies sauce, which has a secret recipe, Yoshimura said.