Pyrenees Cafe
Best Basque Tradition in Bakersfield · CA
Old Sumner's Basque table since 1899
Pyrenees Cafe carries on the Basque boarding-house tradition that made Bakersfield's Old Town a Basque stronghold, with roots stretching back to the turn of the 20th century. Meals arrive family-style: the 'set-up' of hot bread, salsa, cabbage soup, beans, salad, and pasta lands before you even order an entree.
Famous for its garlic fried chicken, oxtail stew, and lamb, and anchored by a long, convivial bar, Pyrenees is one of the last great Basque dining halls in a city that claims the most in America.
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2025 Centurion Award
Best Basque Tradition in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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