Restaurants & Food on Route 66

Cozy café offering breakfast and espresso.

Bar and grill located directly on Route 66.

BBQ spot with limited hours and themed nights.

Mexican restaurant with homestyle dishes.

Local bar and grill with classic American fare and Route 66 vibes.

Freshly baked bread, deli sandwiches, and a friendly small-town atmosphere.

Authentic Mexican food, snacks, desserts, and artisan ice cream.

Beloved 1920s-era dive bar near Rainbow Bridge, famous for burgers and good vibes.

Woodfire grill and pub serving burgers, sandwiches, and craft beer along Baxter Springs’ main Route 66 corridor.

Family steakhouse with semi-service dining and a private room for up to 40.

Locally-owned, family-operated Mexican restaurant.

On iconic Route 66, The Frozen Elephant provides soft and fluffy shaved ice to those looking for a quick and cheap dessert.

Classic American diner serving breakfast and comfort food.

Drive-in serving classic drinks and treats.

Casual restaurant serving a wide-ranging menu that includes Mexican dishes, plus live entertainment.

A classic Route 66 diner serving breakfast since 1923.

Classic Route 66 diner serving comfort food.

Local eatery known for small-town charm and hearty meals.

Marketplace-style venue with food stalls and shops.

Historic café made of native rock on Route 66.

Convenience store and deli offering hot meals, snacks, pizza, and grab-and-go food

Classic Route 66 steakhouse with Western vibes.

Retro diner serving burgers, shakes, and fries.

Iconic Mels Diner sing for photo op

Mexican restaurant overlooking passing trains.

Local family Mexican restaurant.

Casual roadside diner on Main Street in Barstow.

Funky pizzeria known for its quirky name and casual fare.

Route 66 eatery known for hearty meals and retro decor.

Casual eatery serving pizza to travelers in Barstow.

Rustic BBQ joint known for smoked meats, sweet tea, and Route 66 ambiance.

Casual local restaurant in Cuba offering quick meals and everyday comfort food.

Colorful Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes in a festive setting.

Homestyle meals and friendly service in a Route 66-themed diner.

Local Route 66 bar and grill in downtown Cuba known for casual food and a relaxed local crowd.

Popular downtown Cuba burger stop known for hearty burgers along historic Route 66.

Historic Route 66 burger stand serving classics since 1953

A 1962 National Register landmark in Springfield serving classic steakburgers on the original Route 66 alignment since the Mother Road's golden age.

European-inspired café and bakery in downtown Springfield.

Longtime local pizza spot along the Route.

Iconic burger spot in downtown Joplin serving classic American favorites along Route 66.

Downtown Joplin Route 66 pub serving pizza, drinks, and live music

Classic roadside donut shop serving fresh donuts and coffee since 1952.

Famed frozen custard stand and Route 66 institution since the 1930s.

Historic diner known for breakfast and burgers, now closed.

Rustic steakhouse and tavern-style dining in a historic 1920s Route 66 stop.

Roadside burger spot near the I-44 exit serving smashburgers and quick bites.

Casual diner-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner just off Route 66 in Cuba.

Local eatery serving burgers and comfort food.

Legendary mid-century burger joint with a giant yellow KuKu bird.

Classic American drive-in.

Route 66 themed bar and grill serving casual food and drinks in historic downtown Galena.

Local cafe and coffee spot serving breakfast, lunch and espresso drinks near Route 66 in Galena.

Popular Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes and combo plates in Galena.

Classic diner and bakery serving homestyle breakfast and comfort food in Galena.

Classic American drive‑in chain known for burgers, shakes and carhop service in Galena.

Fast‑food and ice cream chain serving burgers, soft serve and frozen treats in Galena.

Cozy restaurant known for homestyle meals and a local feel.

Outdoor food court with local eats on Route 66.

Birthplace of the Cozy Dog corn dog, a Route 66 icon.