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Restaurants in Illinois

Lou Mitchell's

1. Lou Mitchell's

565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

A classic Route 66 diner serving breakfast since 1923.

Restaurants Diners Historic Eateries
Lulu's Hot Dogs

2. Lulu's Hot Dogs

1000 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL

Local hot dog joint serving Chicago-style dogs and casual bites.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Henry's Drive In

3. Henry's Drive In

6031 Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL

Classic drive-in burger and hot dog joint operating since the 1950s.

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
Steak & Egger

4. Steak & Egger

8408 Joliet Rd, McCook, IL

24-hour classic diner with hearty meals and Route 66 vibes.

Restaurants Diners
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

5. Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket

645 Joliet Rd, Willowbrook, IL

Fried chicken institution and Route 66 staple since 1946.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Polk-A-Dot Drive In

6. Polk-A-Dot Drive In

222 N Front St, Braidwood, IL

Classic 1950s-style drive-in with kitschy Route 66 statues.

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

7. Fulgenzi's Pizza & Pasta

1168 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL

Longtime local pizza spot along the Route.

Restaurants Pizza
The Railyard

8. The Railyard

2242 S 6th Street, Springfield, IL

Outdoor food court with local eats on Route 66.

Restaurants Family-Friendly
Cozy Dog Drive In

9. Cozy Dog Drive In

2935 S 6th St, Southern View, IL

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

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
Docs Just Off 66

10. Docs Just Off 66

133 S 2nd St, Girard, IL

Cozy restaurant known for homestyle meals and a local feel.

Restaurants Casual Dining
The Berghoff Restaurant

11. The Berghoff Restaurant

17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL

Historic Chicago German-American restaurant operating since 1898.

Restaurants German
Superdawg

12. Superdawg

6363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Iconic neon-topped drive-in serving legendary Chicago dogs.

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Lounge

13. McCook Bohemian Restaurant & Lounge

8300 Joliet Rd, McCook, IL

Czech-American eatery with hearty dishes and an old-world lounge.

Restaurants German
Gene & Jude’s

14. Gene & Jude’s

2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL

Legendary hot dog stand famous for Depression dogs and fries.

Restaurants Drive-In / Drive-Up
White Fence Farm

15. White Fence Farm

1376 Joliet Rd, Romeoville, IL

Restaurant and petting zoo serving fried chicken with Americana décor.

Restaurants Family-Friendly Historic Eateries
Rich & Creamy

16. Rich & Creamy

920 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL

Retro-style ice cream stand near Route 66 Park.

Restaurants Ice Cream
First Dairy Queen

17. First Dairy Queen

501 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL

Historic site of one of the earliest Dairy Queens.

Restaurants Ice Cream
Route 66 Creamery Wilmington

18. Route 66 Creamery Wilmington

507 E Baltimore St #1241, Wilmington, IL

Historic Route 66 ice cream stop in Wilmington.

Restaurants Ice Cream
Streetcar Diner

19. Streetcar Diner

246-290 N Center St, Gardner, IL

Restored streetcar converted into a nostalgic diner on Route 66.

Restaurants Diners
Old R66 Family Restaurant

20. Old R66 Family Restaurant

105 S Old Rte 66, Dwight, IL

Local diner serving family meals with Route 66 décor.

Restaurants Diners
Old Log Cabin Inn

21. Old Log Cabin Inn

18700 Old Rte 66, Pontiac, IL

Log cabin–style diner known for rustic charm and hearty meals.

Restaurants Diners
Uncle Vait's Pizza

22. Uncle Vait's Pizza

905 W Main St, Lexington, IL

Family-owned pizzeria serving locals and Route 66 travelers.

Restaurants Pizza
Kicks Bar & Grill

23. Kicks Bar & Grill

404 E Jackson St, Towanda, IL

A lively Route 66 bar and grill in Towanda, IL, with cold drinks, live music, and classic bar bites.

Restaurants American Bar & Grills Bars Burgers
The Velveteen Coffee Co. & Events

24. The Velveteen Coffee Co. & Events

417 South Clinton, McLean, IL

Historic Route 66 location in McLean.

Restaurants Cafes
Dixie Family Restaurant

25. Dixie Family Restaurant

315 E Dixie Rd, McLean, IL

Route 66 diner serving comfort food.

Restaurants Casual Dining
The Blue Moon

26. The Blue Moon

101 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL

Local dining spot in a small Route 66 town.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Wild Hare Cafe & Horsefeathers

27. Wild Hare Cafe & Horsefeathers

104 Governor Oglesby St, Elkhart, IL

Eclectic café and boutique on Route 66.

Restaurants Cafes
Maldaner's Restaurant

28. Maldaner's Restaurant

222 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Historic eatery serving upscale American fare since the 1880s.

Restaurants Fine Dining
Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

29. Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum

600 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL

Restaurant and museum filled with Route 66 and motor memorabilia.

Restaurants Family-Friendly
Ron's Red Bird Cafe

30. Ron's Red Bird Cafe

112 W Center St, Girard, IL

Casual small-town diner serving breakfast and lunch.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor

31. Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor

510 N Side Square, Carlinville, IL

Small chili parlor famous for its unique recipe and local roots.

Restaurants Mexican
Ariston Cafe

32. Ariston Cafe

413 Old Rte 66 N, Litchfield, IL

One of the oldest Route 66 restaurants, serving American and Mediterranean fare.

Restaurants Casual Dining
Belvidere Cafe

33. Belvidere Cafe

825 Old Rte 66, Litchfield, IL

Former roadside diner now closed, retaining vintage appeal.

Restaurants Diners
Weezy's

34. Weezy's

108 S Old US Route 66, Hamel, IL

Local diner serving comfort food to travelers on Route 66.

Restaurants Diners
Mr Twist Ice Cream

35. Mr Twist Ice Cream

2649 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL

Retro ice cream stand popular with locals and travelers alike.

Restaurants Ice Cream