ROUTE 66 ROADFOOD

SUGGESTIONS FOR ROAD FOOD ALONG 66

 I’ve stopped at all but a handful of these Route 66 eateries and find the variety and regional flavor is exceptional. Every stop offers it’s own 66 experience.  Enjoy each place for what it is.   And remember the road is constantly changing.   These places may have new owners, be closed for the day, or even have a For Sale sign out front. Route 66 travelers are flexible, appreciative, and understanding! A few stops are off 66 by a few blocks or a few miles but well worth your time.   And remember that no traveler can locate every good stop along the Route 66 corridor so let me know about the treasures you find.

ILLINOIS

Lou Mitchell’s, 565 W. Jackson/Jefferson, Chicago

Dell Rhea Chicken Basket, 645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook

White Fence Farm, Route 66, Joliet Road, Romeoville

Launching Pad Drive-In, Route 53, Wilmington

Wishing Well, 110 W. Tremont St., Odell

Filling Station Café, Main and Route 66, Lexington

Hallie's on the Square, Lincoln

Guzzardo’s Italian Villa, 509 Pulaski, Lincoln

Cozy Dog Drive-In, 2935 S. 6th, Springfield

Ariston Café, Route 66 and 16, Litchfield

MISSOURI

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis

Blueberry Hills Café, 6504 Delmar, St. Louis (off 66)

 Spencer's Grill, Kirkwood

Tri-County Truck Stop, Hwy 100 and I-44, Villa Ridge

Homor’s Hickory Smoked BBQ, 693 Fisher, Sullivan

Missouri Hickory Bar-B-Q, 913 East Washington, Cuba

St. James Winery, Hwy 68 exit, St. James

Johnny’s Smoke Stak, 201 Hwy 72 W, Rolla

A Slice of Pie, Rt. 66 and US 83, Rolla

The Cave Restaurant and Resort. Exit 7, Richland (6 MILES OFF 66)

Elbow Inn Bar and BBQ Pit, at the bridge, Devil’s Elbow

Tiny’s Smokehouse, 77 State Hwy W, Marshfield

Steak’n Shake, 4 locations, Springfield

Hemingway’s Blue Water Café, inside Bass Pro Shop, Springfield

 Pancake Hut, 301 S. Garrison, Carthage

Mother Road Coffee, Carthage

Bradbury Bishop Deli, 201 N. Main, Webb City

Benito’s Mexican Restaurant, 2525 Range Line Road, Joplin

KANSAS

Steve's Candy,  Galena

Nelson's  (Eisler Brothers) Old Riverton Store, Riverton

Murphy’s Restaurant, 1046 Military Ave, Baxter Springs

Van's Steak House, Baxter Springs

Grace House Bed and Breakfest and Event Center, Galena 

OKLAHOMA

Waylon’s Ku Ku Burger, 915 Main, Miami

Pizza Hut Express, 101 A Street NW, Miami

Clanton’s Café, 319 E. Illinois, Vinita

Summerside Vineyards & Winery, Vinita,  I-40 exit

Hammett House Restaurant, 1616 W. Will Rogers, Blvd., Claremore

Cotton Eyed Joe’s, 715 Moretz, Claremore

Molly’s Landing, Route 66 between Claremore and Catoosa

Maxxwell's, 2636 E. 11th Tulsa

El Rancho Grande,  East 11th Street, Tulsa

918 Coffee, Tulsa

Ollie’s Station Restaurant, 41st and Southwest Blvd., Tulsa

Billie Ray's Barbcue, Southwest Blvd.,  Tulsa

Rivett’s Café, 219 E. Dewey, Sapulpa

Rock Café, 114 W. Main, Stroud

Dan’s Bar-B-Q Pit, Hwy 66, Davenport

POPS, Arcadia 

Cattleman's Steak House, Oklahoma City (not on 66)

Saigon Baguette, in Milk Bottle Bldg. ,  Oklahoma City

Ann’s Chicken Fry, 4106 NW 39th, Oklahoma City

Beverly’s Pancake Corner, 2115 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City

Meiki’s Route 66 Restaurant, 4533 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City

Sid’s Diner, 300 S. Choctaw, El Reno

Johnnie’s Grill, 301 S. Rock Island, El Reno

Robert’s Grill, 300 S. Bickford, El Reno

Lucille's Roadhouse, Airport Road, Weatherford

Jiggs Smoke House, Clinton

Country Dove Tea Room, 610 W. 3rd, Elk City

Rafter T Restaurant, I-40 at Exit 7, Erick

TEXAS

Red River Steak House, Old 66 Westbound, McLean

Route 66 Steakhouse, Old Highway 66, Groom

Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West. --  Palo Duro Canyon (off 66)

Beans and Things, 1700 Amarillo Blvd, Old 66, Amarillo

Big Texan Steak House, 7701 I-40 East, Exit 75, Amarillo

Smokey Joe's Cafe. 6th Street, Amarillo

Blue Front Cafe,  801 W. 6th,  Amarillo

Golden Light Café, 209 W. 6th, Amarillo

BootHill Saloon and Grill, Vega

Mid-Point Café, Adrian

NEW MEXICO

Del’s Restaurant, 1202 E. Tucumcari

La Cita, 812 Tucumcari Blvd., Tucumcari (if open)

Joe's Back N the Day Diner, Tucumcari

Joseph's Bar and Grill, 865 Will Rogers Drive, Santa Rosa

Lake City Diner, 101 4th Street, Santa Rosa

El Comedor de Anayas, Route 66, Moriarty

Tia Sofia’s, 210 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe

Harry's Roadhouse,  Santa Fe

The Shed, 113 E. Palace, Santa Fe

Bobcat Bite, southeast of town on old 66, Santa Fe

Tortilla Flats, 3139 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe

Range Café, 925 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo

Silva Saloon, Old Route 66, Bernalillo

Frontier Restaurant, 2400 Central NE, Albuquerque

The Route 66 Diner, 1406 Central SE, Albuquerque

Duran's Central Pharmacy, Albuquerque

Lindy’s, 500 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque

Monte Vista Fire Station, 3201 Central NE, Albuquerque

Artichoke Cafe, Albuquerque

Luna Mansion Restuarant, Los Lunas

El Cafecito, Grants

Earl’s Family Restaurant, 1400 East Hwy 66,Gallup

El Rancho Grande Hotel, Gallup

ARIZONA

Joe and Aggie’s Café, 120 W. Hopi Drive, Holbrook

Butterfield Stage Company, 609 W. Hopi Drive, Holbrook

Turquoise Room, La Posada, 303 E. 2nd, Winslow

Beaver Street Brewery & Cafe, 11 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff

Miz Zip’s, 2924 E. Route 66, Flagstaff

Museum Club, 3404 E. Route 66, Flagstaff

Rod's Steak House,  East Bill Williams, Williams

Twister’s Soda Fountain, 417 E. Route 66, Williams

Snow Cap Drive-In, Route 66 Seligman

Hotel Brunswick Dining Room, 315 E. Andy Devine, Kingman

Victoria’s Memory Lane, 120 W. Andy Devine, Kingman

Oatman Hotel, 181 Main, Oatman

CALIFORNIA

Wagon Wheel, 1906 Needles Highway, Needles

Ludlow Café, 6835 Ludlow Road, Ludlow

Bagdad Café, 46548 National Trails Highway, Newberry Springs

Idle Spurs Steakhouse, 690 Hwy 58, Barstow

La Fonda Restaurant, 12353 Mariposa Road, Victorville

Summit Inn, 6000 Mariposa Road, Oak Hills

Mitla Café, 602 N. Mt. Vernon Ave, San Bernardino

Juan Polo Restaurant, 1256 W. 5th, San Bernardino

Sycamore Inn, 8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga

Magic Lamp, 8189 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga

Buffalo Inn, 1814 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland

Fair Oaks Pharmacy,  Mission and Fair Oaks, South Pasadena

The Raymond, Pasadena

Formosa Café, 7156 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood

Barney’s Beanery, 8447 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood

Ye Old King’s Head British Pub, 116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica

Rusty’s Surf Ranch, Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica