Route 66 Association of Illinois
Where The Road Begins
Hall of Fame member, inducted 2006
17 W Adams St. Chicago, IL 60603
The Berghoff is a rarity in America’s restaurant industry—100% family-owned and -operated for more than a century.
It began with an immigrant and a dream…
Read more here.
Phone: (312) 427-3170 Email: info@berghoff.com https://www.theberghoff.com/
Tues-Sat from 12:00 PM — Last Seating at 7:30 PM.
Hall of Fame member, inducted 1996
18700 Historic U.S. 66, Pontiac, IL 61764, United States
Log-style roadhouse cafe offering breakfast and old-school American comfort food, plus a full bar. This destination has been dishing up delicious fare since 1926.
Phone: (815) 842-2908
http://www.route66oldlogcabin.comHall of Fame member, inducted 2000
810 E Baltimore St, Wilmington, Illinois 60481, United States
The Launching Pad Drive-In opened in 1960 as a Dari Delite. Originally the establishment sold only hot dogs and ice cream but today the menu has expanded. Launching Pad is the home of the Gemini Giant, who has welcomed Route 66 travelers since the 1950’s! It’s a must to have your photo taken with the Giant! In 2000, the Launching Pad Drive-In was inducted into the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame.
The Launching Pad is currently closed.
https://geminigiant.com/10:30AM to 4PM Mon Tue Wed
10:30AM to 7PM Fri Sat Sun
Hall of Fame member, inducted 1992
645 Joliet Road, Willowbrook, IL, United States
Route 66 travlers have been welcomed by the Rhea family since the 1940’s when the restaurant served as a Blue Bird bus stop. Currently they serve the best fried chicken you will eat! Take time to browse through all the great 66 memorabilia and their delightful collection of chickens.
Phone: (630) 325-0780
http://www.chickenbasket.com/Sunday - Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday - Saturday 11AM - 10PM
104 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville, IL, United States
The Inn is a great place to stop and have a cool beverage and visit with the town’s friendly people.
http://staggerinnagain.comBar Hours: Sunday 3pm - 1am
Monday - Wednesday 11am - 1am
Thursday - Saturday 11am - 2:30am
Kitchen Hours: Monday - Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm
820 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL, United States
Route 66 Supporter, Josh Friedrich,writes:
“Joe Rogers’ Chili Parlor is commonly referred to as The Den. A place so great they named it twice! Their chilli has been around for 60 years and is famous for the JR Special aka Firebrand Chili bowl. It has been featured on The Food Network and The Travel Channel, most recently on Man Vs. Food.”
Photo via http://www.joerogerschili.com/index.html
Phone: 217-523-4989
https://www.thechiliparloronline.com11AM-4PM
Mon - Sat
Hall of Fame member, inducted 1992
413 Old Route 66 North, Litchfield, IL, United States
Michael Wallis, the noted author, calls this Cafe “One of the best the old road has to offer.” After you join the hundreds of locals and Route 66 visitors you’ll understand why. The owners, Nick and Demi Adam, serve excellent food and give first-rate service with reasonable prices while carrying on the tradition that Nick’s father started in 1924.
Phone: (217) 324-2023
http://ariston-cafe.com/Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Hall of Fame member, inducted 1991
2935 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL, United States
Home of the Cozy Dog (a delicious hot dog on a stick) that was created by proprietor Ed Waldmire Jr. in the 1940s. The delicacy is still made daily by the Waldmire family – Monday through Saturday.
As you enjoy a cozy dog, you can check out the restaurant walls which are lined with Route 66 history.
Phone: (217) 525-1992
http://www.cozydogdrivein.com