Special Edition Newsletter - Places to Eat Along
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Special Edition Newsletter - Places to Eat Along
Route 66 Calendar Note: Events in our Calendar section are not official activities of the Route 66 Association of Kansas and we have no connection whatsoever. We are merely passing along information regarding events along Route 66. Responsibility for checking and verifying dates, and events is solely the responsibility of those interested in attending such activities. Route 66 Association of Kansas shall not have any responsibility or liability, in whole or in part, for any loss, damage, injury to person or property, or any negligent act or omission resulting from, arising out of, or occurring at or during any activities, programs, tours, meetings, transportation, meals or other services and facilities furnished or supplied in conjunction with any events described below. Send us information about your upcoming Route 66 events, scheduled tours and activites - let us know when you will be coming through Kansas Address them to: Route 66 Association of Kansas P.O. Box 66 Riverton, Kansas 66770 or email them to: [email protected] Oct. 2-10 - Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. October 10, 2010 — Tri-State Mother Road Marathon, from North Miami, Okla., to Joplin, Mo. Oct. 22-23 - Roger Miller Music and Arts Festival, Erick, Okla. Nov. 4-6 - Will Rogers Days, Claremore, Okla. November 11, 2010 - Celebrate the 84th Birthday of Route 66. Route 66 was officially established on November 11, 1926. Nov. 13-14 - Mother Road 100, footrace from Baxter Springs, Kan., to Catoosa, Okla. Nov. 21 - Route 66 Marathon, Tulsa. November 27, 2010 - The Route 66 Half Marathon. Race begins at 9:00AM at the Missouri - Kansas Stateline. The finishline is at the Kansas - Oklahoma Stateline. For more information contact Route 66 Association of Kansas. Dec. 4 - Route 66 Christmas Parade, Miami, Okla. If you have any updates for the Calendar or you would like to submit story ideas contact Route 66 Association of Kansas Route 66 Association of Kansas P.O. Box 66 Riverton, Kansas 66770 Established February 14, 2004 ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS Dedicated to the Preservation and Promotion of "Route 66" in Kansas Kansas Established Feb. 14, 2004 Route 66 Update October 8, 2010 Riverton, KS 66770 Volume 5- Issue 3 Looking for Something to Eat? PAGE 2 Bamboo Garden Located at 102 North Garrison they are a Chinese Buffet. Dine in or Carry out is available. They open at 11:00 a.m. daily and close at 9:00 p.m. They have a large buffet and use only white meat chicken on the buffet. Culver's Located at 475 South Madison Street, Webb City, Culber's is "Home of the ButterBurger". The phone number is 417-673-1222. The hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The signature Butter Burger is made from fresh, never frozen, 100% U.S. raised beef and seared on a hot grill to seal in that juicy flavor.The menu also features 45 other items including crisp, garden-fresh salads, savory sandwiches and scrumptious homestyle dinners. To top it all off, there’s the incomparable fresh, frozen custard for dessert. PAGE 7 Pancake Hut Family Dining Located at 301 South Garrison, Carthage, Mo. C.D.'s Pancake hut is owned by Wanda Baugh. She has been owner and operator of the Pancake Hut for 31 years. They are open Monday through Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They offer a full menu all day long. The menu is homestyle food, with a ma and pop atmosphere. Visitors stop by the resturant to see the 'Strike Up the Band' juke box. It is a band box from Chicago Coins. A customer favorite is the Hut Special which is two pancakes, two eggs, choice of ham, bacon or sasuage and coffee. They offer take out and their phone number is 417-358-8481. Chatter's Braum's Ice Boomer Sooner Domino's Located at 1010 S Madi- Restaurant Cream & Dairy Rib Brothers son St., Webb City, Located at 1010 South Store Located at 1220 Oak Domino's Pizza is a pizza delivery resturant. The Madison, Webb City, There are three Braum's Resturants located on Route 66 between Carthage, Mo. and Miami, Okla. 325 South Garrison, Carthage, 3501 N. Rangeline Road, Joplin, and 2205 North Main, Miami. Braum's is actually three stores in one with an old fashioned soda fountain, a grill and a grocery department. The store hours are Summer Store Hours: Sunday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Winter Store Hours: Sunday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Street, Carthage, Boomer Sooner Rib Brother is owned and operated by Willie Waggoner. Customer favorites are pulled pork and the ribs. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is dine in and carry out available. The phone number is 417-358-8112. Superman Quizno's Museum & Ice There are two Quizno's located along Route 66 one Cream Parlor in the City Pointe Shopping Located at 221 W Main St, Carterville, is the Superman Museum and Ice Cream Parlor. They have been collecting Superman Memorbilia for over 30 years, and it is diaplayed on every wall. Located 114 East Cen- There is also lots of Route tral, Carthage, phone num- 66 memorabilia. ber is 417-388-2880. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday 4:30p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Call to verify) the phone number is 417-673-7750. There is free admission. Pollos Asados "El Giro" Grill Chicken McDonald's Eisler Bros. on Route 66 Riverton, Ks. since 1925 phone number is 417-6738900. They offer a small 10" pizza to an extra large 16" pizza along with Bread bowl pastas, ovenbaked sandwiches, wings, bread sticks, cheesy bread and cinna sticks. The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday to Saturday 11:00a.m.to 12:00a.m. There are four McDonald's Resturants located on Route 66 between Carthage, Mo. and Miami, Okla. 410 South Madison, Webb City, 1531 West 7th Street, Joplin, 2800 Military Blvd., Baxter Springs, and 1030 North Main, Miami. McDonald's has been in operation since 1955, they are proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. Along the way, they’ve managed not just to live history, but create it: from drive-thru restaurants to Chicken McNuggets to college credits from Hamburger U and much more. It’s been quite the journey, and we promise this is just the beginningwe’ve got our hearts set on making more history. Center at 501 S Madison St, Webb City, the phone number is 417-673-9292 . The other is at 29 North Main Street, Miami, the phone number is 918- 542-3700. The hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Quizno's serves subsandwiches, soups and salads. The little sub shop that began over 30 years ago in Denver, CO still has the same bold ideas that they had in the beginning. They boldly believe that your food should taste great and that they should use only the highest quality ingredients to create your perfect lunch. Dedicated to making Mmm… One Sub · Soup · Salad at a time. Papa John's Located in the City Pointe shopping center at 501 S. Madison Avenue Ste. O, Webb City, the phone number is 417-673-7272. The hours of operation are Delivery Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carryout Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 08:40 p.m. The menu includes pizza sizes range from small to extra large, wings, chicken strips, cheese sticks, bread sticks and for dessert a cinnapie or an apple pie. Chatter’s Restaurant and Bar has become a local favorite with the Webb City, community. The phone number is 417-673-7639. Breakfast hours are 7 days per week. We open at 6:00 a.m.to10:30am Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. to10:30a.m. Saturday and Sunday.Lunch and dinner is served 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Specials include: Breakfast: 2 Eggs any style with hash browns and toast 4.25 With sausage or bacon 4.99. Includes coffee or iced tea Steak & Shrimp-tastic for $10.Choose from 30 Grilled Shrimp, 5 Jumbo Fried Shrimp, or a 12 oz Flatiron Steak \served with choice of 2 sides. An All You Can Eat Crab Legs - Every Tuesday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Steamed Opilio Crab Legs served with Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Salad and Fresh Baked Bread $19.99. Wendy's Two Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger Resturants are located on Route 66 1229 Madison, Webb City, phone 417-673-1100 and 701 Maiden Lane, Joplin, phone 417-782-1010. The first Wendy's opened on November 14, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. Wendy's menu includes hamburgers, chicken, fish, salads, baked potatoes, fries, chili, their signature Frosty and kids meals. Souper Sweets Located at 1648 Military Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-856-2704. Hours of operation Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Menu includes fresh pastries, made to order pies & cakes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, full breakfast, sandwiches, ciabattas, home made soup, cappuccino. Granny Shaffer's Located at 2207 West Seventh Street, Joplin, phone number is 417-7811144. Serving breakfast and lunch. Locally owned and operated home style food. Main Street Deli Located at 419 South Main, Galena, phone number is 620-783-5902. Serving hot or cold sandwiches, soup, salad, and a pizza buffet on Friday. Specialties include 49er: Roast Beef and pepper jack served on a french roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and creamy Italian dressing, Upper Crust: turkey, smoked gouda and bacon served on a croissant with lettuce, tomato, black olives, mayo and Italian dressing. Rueben: corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut grilled on rye with 1000 Island dressing. The Works: tossed salad with choice of meat and cheese 4 Women on the Route Located at 119 North Main, Galena, phone number 620-783-1366. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grill is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In an old KanOtex Service Station there is a grill and a gift shop Mi Torito Located at 418 South Main Street, Galena, 620783-2883. Hours of operation are seven days a week 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family owned and operated serving lunch special daily. Casual Mexican restruant menu includes chimichanga, enchilidas, fajitas, chile rellano. Specialites include Taquitos Mexicanos, Rafael Chicken, Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. They have burgers and chicken fingers, corn dog, taco, hot dog on the children's menu. Quick Silver Located at Seventh and Short Streets, Galena, phone 620-783-4345. Hours of operation are 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grill hours are 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Items include biscuits and gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hamburgers, coney, frito pie, bbq beef, french fries, tator tots, mushrooms, onion rings and mozzerella sticks. Chopstix Xpress Located at 300 West Seventh Street, Galena, phone 620783-2783. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday Chopstix is owned and operated by Cheron and Jay Myers, they have been opened for 18 months. Serving American style Chinese food with no MSG, cashew chicken, beef stir fry, BBQ Pork and Brisket, hamburgers, corn dogs, chili, and much more. Riverton Quick El Charro Stop Located at 7037 SE Hwy 66, Riverton, phone number is 620-848-3100. Hours of operation are 5:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m grill hours 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. seven days a week. Locally owned and operated by Bob and Dave Blank. Serving freshly sliced deli meat and cheese, hamburgers, steak sandwich, chicken strips, french fries, onion rings, breakfast includes bacon, sausage, ham, steak, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy. Van's Steakhouse Located at 2447 Military Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-856-5506. Serving lunch and dinner closed Mondays. Locally owned and operated. Serving home cooked food includeing hamburgers, chicken fried steak, steaks, fries. El Calvario Located at 1402 North Main St., Miami, phone number is 918-542-4617. Call for hours. Serving authintic Mexican food, chimichanga, enchiladas, tamales, chips and salsa, guacamole. Oriental Villa Located at 2019 North Main St., Miami, 918-5428223. Open Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Stonehill Grill Located at 1220 North Main, Miami, phone 918540-3463. Hours of operation Sunday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Stonehill Grill offers unique and varied menu items including sandwiches, salads, steaks, fresh soups and rich desserts. Stonehill Grill serves up big town flavor with a small town feel. From delicious appetizers and mouthwatering burgers, to tasty salads and succulent steaks, Stonehill Grill has all your favorites. Located at 825 North Main St., Miami, phone number is 918-542-3390. Hours Featuring Mexican cuiLocated at 2310 North sine. A local favorite is the flautas. Lunch and dinner Main, Miami, phone 918542-7141. Hours of operaare served. tion are Sunday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to Located 1525 North 10:00 p.m. Friday and SatMain, Miami, phone 918- urday 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 542-6068. Hours 11:00 a.m. p.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a Featuring fastfood Mexiweek. can including burritos, tacos, Chinese Chef serves Chi- nachos, salads, potato locos, nese food buffet-style. tostadas and quesadillias. Taco Mayo Chinese Chef Chef Les' Ribs & More Located at 815 West Seventh Street, Galena, phone 620-783-5885. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Serving bbq beef, pulled pork, ribs, bbq chicken, sides include potato salad baked beans and cole slaw. Smokin' Odies BBQ Located at 2320 North Main, Miami, phone number 918-542-5859. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday. Serving breakfast, daily lunch and dinner specials. Featuring BBQ. Catering services available. Daylight Donuts Located at 1831 North Main, Miami, phone 918542-5247. Open seven days a week 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Serving a variety of donuts. Rufinio Pizza & Pasta Located at 1027 North Main St., Miami, phone 918542-5327. Open Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Menu includes traditional Italian specialties including pizza with a wide variety of toppings, pastas and more. Pizza Inn Located at 1620 North Main, Miami, phone 918542-1609. Hours of operation 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pizza Inn features crusts that are made fresh in the restaurant each day. Their menu offers three main crusts: original thin, New York pan and Italian. Standard toppings and special combinations of toppings are available. They also offer pasta, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts and beverages. Waylan's KuKu Montana Burger Mike's Located at 915 North Main, Miami, phone 918542-1696. Hours of operation Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Everybody goes nuts for the hamburgers at this Route 66 landmark, famous for its giant yellow fiberglass cuckoo bird emerging from the front wall and a huge, green-and-yellow neon sign. While you’re soaking up the unique atmosphere, treat yourself to a fantastic, cooked-to-order burger with a side of piping-hot, crispy fries. One of the best burger joints, and burger experiences, anywhere on the Mother Road. Located just off Route 66, Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is an original fast food drivein chain from the 1960s. The only location still standing, Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger is an authentic Route 66 hot spot, where everything on their expanded menu is cooked to order. Come for the nostalgia and stick around for the delicious burgers and frozen desserts. Buttered Buns Located at 840 North Main, Miami, phone 918542-8808. Hours Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Montana Mike’s menu offers grilled chicken, baby back ribs, chicken fried steak, catfish and steaks including Mike’s 22-ounce sirloin, a 16-ounce ribeye, or a delicious porterhouse. Guests can choose from a list of delicious appetizers including fried mushrooms, Mike’s famous potato boats, or hand-breaded onion rings. They also offer fresh salads, pastas, and other seasonal menus items. Dallas' Dairyette Located at 103 North Main, Quapaw, phone 918674-9207. Hemi's Cafe Located at 104 South Main, Quapaw, phone 918674-2224. Hours 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Charlie's Chicken Located at 2400 North Main, Miami, phone 918542-8210. Open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m seven days a week. Serving fried chicken and barbque. Located 2123 North Main, Miami, phone 918540-2866. Hours Tuesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This cafe serves AmeriLocated at 2135 Military can food, sandwiches, sal- Ave., Baxter Springs, phone ads and more. 620-856-5300. Hours Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Menu includes pizza, Located at 33 North burgers, salad bar and fried Main, Miami, phone 918- chicken. 542-4780. Hours 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m seven days a week. Serving American food, Located at 1143 Military home style cooking. Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-856-2266. Hours 7:00 Located at 209 Mickey a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Mantle, Commerce, phone Tuesday, Thursday, 7:00 918-675-4229. Hours Tues- a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, day through Saturday 10:30 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 10:00 to 9:00 p.m. a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday Lil’s Cafe features a vari- closed Wednesday. ety of items including barServing home made frobecue ribs, smoked chicken, zen custard, sandwiches, and and more soup. Simple Simon's Alene's Family Restaurant Angels on the Route Lil' Cafe PAGE 6 PAGE 3 Club 609 Hackett Hot Wings Located at 520 Main Street, Joplin, phone 417625-1333. They offer dine in or carry out service. They are open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. They offer wings in the following varieties cajun, lemon pepper, jerk and Greek, honey, bar bq, mild, hot and honey, hot, suicide and smokin' hot. They also offer a catfish dinner, a pork chop sandwich, a fish sandwich, burgers, seasoned fries, seasoned veggies, onion rings, fried string beans, fried okra, hushpuppies, potato salad and cole slaw. For dessert chocolate, lemon or carmel cake, cheesecake, banana pudding or ice cream. Located at 609 South Main Street, Joplin, phone 417-623-6090. They are open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a nice downtown atmosphere. They offer steaks, seafood, burgers, salads and pasta Arde's Bistro Located at 407 South Main Street, Joplin, phone 417-624-3536. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arde's is a Greek restaurant that offers salads, gyros, Mediterranean Specialties that include Oolmaces and Spanikopita, Chicken Specialties such as Chicken Marsala and Chicken Florentine. They offer pan roasted salmon and tilapia florentine. Instant Karma Columbia Gourmet Hot Traders Grocery & Deli Dogs Crabby's Sultan of Smoke Hardee's Woody's Located at 1640 West Located at 1218 West 7th Seafood Bar & Street, Joplin, phone num- Seventh Street, Joplin, Woodfired 417-623-0118. ber is 417-624-2264. Hours phone Grill of operation are Monday Opened for breakfast, lunch Pizza Located at 815 West 7th Street, Joplin, phone number 417-206-3474. Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday -Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Sunday Brunch Buffet served 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They offer a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Some of the signature seafood selections include Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sautéed Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes, Leeks and Roasted Garlic and Blackened Salmon Oscar Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Topped with Béarnaise Sauce and Jumbo Lump Crab Meat. Served with a Lemon Butter Sauce. Signature entrees include Filet of Beef Tenderloin Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Buttermilk Onions, Madeira Veal Glacé and a Wild Mushroom Ragout and Filet & King Crab 8 oz Filet of Beef and Half Pound of King Crab. Served with Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Madeira Veal Glacé and Drawn Butter. Located at 527 South Main Street, Joplin, phone 417-206-3647. Hours of operation are Monday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They serve a variety of certified black Angus hot dogs, burgers, salads, spaghetti red, frito chili pie. The Chihuahua is a bacon Located at 702 S. Maiden wrapped hot dog topped with avocado and sour cream. Lane, Joplin, phone 620The children's menu in- 206-0700. Menu includes old time cludes a grilled cheese sandburgers, fries, suzy q's, malts, wich or a corn dog. shakes, spaghetti red, taco salad coneys and so much more. Signature item is the Chubby Cheeseburger, which is a double cheese Email: [email protected] burger. A Weekly Publication - Serving Galena and The Surrounding Area Located at 420 South Main, Joplin, phone 417623-4411. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p . m . Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday: closed. They offer omelets, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, french toast, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon , sausage or ham. For lunch and dinner they offer a wide variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Babe's Drive In Publication Printing / Commercial Printing On Historic Route 66 The Sentinel-Times Serving Galena Since 1880 511 Main • Galena, Kansas 66739 Ph. 620-783-5034 • Fax. 620-783-1388 Gringos Located at 1502 West Seventh Street, Joplin, phone number 417-7828877. Locally owned and operated fast food Mexican style food including fiesta nachos, supremo burrito, taco salad, soft and crunchy tacos. through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Locally owned and operated by Dan Williams. They serve a variety of bar-b-que such as smoked brisket, pork and ribs, side items include baked beans, cole slaw and potato salad. Acambaro Located at 1313 W 7th St Joplin, phone number 417624-8600. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Every menu item offers an excellent taste of authentic Mexico serving fajita salad, chicken enchiladas, chimichangas and more. and dinner. Wilber Hardee opened his first namesake restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina in 1960. The menu includes charbroiled burgers, ham and cheese, chicken tenders, fish sandwich, and chicken sandwiches. Side items include fries, side salad and onion rings. Breakfast items include biscuit and gravy, country fried steak and gravy biscuit, sausage biscuit and much more. Located at 1831 W 7th St Joplin, phone number is 417782-9663. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday Closed. Serving a lunch buffet Menu includes several different pizza toppings, wings, speciality pizzas, grinders. It is really small, great music, good big screen flat screen TV, great people, great smell (wood fired)! Lotus Garden Ma & Pa's Good Eatin Located at 1818 W 7th St Joplin, phone number 417624-6509. Open for lunch and dinner. Locally owned and operated Chinese restaurant. They offer a buffet, full menu or carry out. Located at 1825 W 7th St, Joplin, phone number is 417-206-2366. Call for hours. American home style food. Serving breakfast. Cabrito's Baxter Springs ElLocated at 1524 Military Ave, Baxter Springs, phone House Eisler Bros. Old Smoke Located at 2320 South 620-856-3733. Hours MonBaxter Springs, day through Thursday 11:00 Riverton Store Military, phone 620-856-3287. Hours a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Friday Located at 7109 SE Hwy. 66, Riverton, phone 620848-3330. Hours Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In continuous operation since before U.S. 66 became the official cross-country highway from Chicago to Los Angeles. Still operating as it did ‘back then,’ it serves as a stopping, shopping place for the small community of Riverton, as well as for travelers on Route 66. It was nationally familiar in its early days, because this Southeast corner of Kansas literally tied 66 together, and today it is internationally known as one of the most authentic, still working 75year-old stores of its kind on all of Route 66. It has groceries, produce, flowers, an old time Deli serving excellent sandwiches; gifts (including area handcrafts), lots of Route 66 memorabilia and the friendliness of Yesterday. Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They offer Dine-in, Carryout, and Drive-thru service. The menu selections include: Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Steaks, Salads, Plus much more. 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Locally owned and operated by Marciso Ortiz. Serving Authentic Mexican cusiene Long John Silvers Located at 1737 Military Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-856-4414. Hours Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. closed Sunday. Featuring homemade food, with several items for a diabetic on the menu There are two locations on Route 66 from Carthage to Miami, 1627 West Seventh Street, Joplin, phone 620-782-4940 and 1024 North Main, Miami, phone 918-542-7294. The restaurant was inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson book Treasure Island and was opened in 1969. The menu includes meals featuring batter-dipped fish, chicken and shrimp, along with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies. The Freshside Grille features meals under 350 calories. Weston's The Donut Hole Located at 1500 South Madison, Webb City, phone number 417-673-2649. They are open from 5:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. There is a drive thru window and they offer several different donuts. Waffle House Gringo's Subway Arby's Located at 1208 South Madison, Webb City, phone number 417-673-9399. The Waffle House is open 365 days a year 24 hours a day. Waffle House menu offers a variety of foods, with a breakfast focus and features signature meals along with America’s best brands. The taste, quality and portions of the meals ensure customers receive a great value for their money. Menu favorites include Bert’s Chili and Lib’s Patty Melt along with hashbrowns served eight different ways. Located at 1401 South Madison, Webb City, phone number 417-673-3001. It is owned and operated by Chris and Anissa Parrish . The hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. They offer dine in or take out. The menu includes tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, quesadillas, enchiladas and dessert. They offer a daily specials: Monday, Supremo burrito, $1.83; Tuesday, 2 Crispy Tacos, $1.54; Wednesday, 2 Bean Burritos $1.54; Thursday, Cheese Burrito, $1.34; Friday, Taco Salad, $2.73; Saturday, 2 Soft Tacos, $1.54; Sunday, Gringo Burger, $1.65. Three locations along Route 66, Webb City at 1612 South Madison, phone 417673-2900, Baxter Springs at 1301 Military Ave., phone 620-856-2131 and Miami at 2240 North Main, phone 918-540-0737. The restaurants in Webb City and Baxter Springs are open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In Miami the restaurant is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They offer a wide selection of sandwiches including $5.00 footlongs everyday. Burger King Located at 1612 South Madison, phone 417-6730333, Up in Flames serves woodfired pizza. The hours of operation are Sunday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Up In Flames Wood Fire Pizza and Pasta serves a lunch buffet from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. seven days a week. A take out, catering, outdoor dining, full bar on site, children’s menu, happy hour, smoking section, and a non smoking section. With two locations along Route 66 one at 1704 South Madison, Webb City, phone 417-673-1727, the other at 1217 North Main, Miami, phone 918-542-4041. Arby’s is the place for people hungering for a unique, better tasting alternative to traditional fast food. It’s the favorite place for people who crave something different and better. Serving one-of-a-kind menu items, Arby’s is well known for slow-roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches and famous Market Fresh sandwiches, wraps and salads, made with wholesome ingredients and served with the convenience of a drivethru. Leroy and Forrest Raffel opened the first Arby’s in Boardman, Ohio on July 23, 1964, customers enjoyed roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and Texas-sized iced teas. To name their new venture, the brothers decided on Arby’s, which stands for R.B., the initials of the Raffel Brothers. Sonic Drive In There are four Sonic Drive In's located along Route 66 from Carthage, Mo. to Miami, Okla. In Webb City at 1310 South Madison, phone 417-6733033. In Galena at 505 West Seventh Street, phone 620783-1387. In Baxter Springs, at 1834 Military Ave., phone 620-856-2369. In Miami, at 1540 North Main, phone 918-542-1865. Sonic Drive In's have car hops that bring your food to the car. They offer a wide variety on their menu breakfast burritos, toaster sandwiches, burgers, coneys, fries, tator tots, shakes, malts, chicken sandwiches, salads, and their signature limeades. A Happy Hour for drinks is held everyday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sonic Drive In's are open at 6:00 a.m. everyday. They serve a full menu all day long. Cafe on the Route Located at 1101 Military Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-856-5646. Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Buffet only. The menu includes soups, salads, pastas, beef, chicken, seafood, turkey and pork. Located at 1312 South Madison, Webb City, phone number 417-673-9210. Burger King was founded in 1954 by James McLamore and David Edgerton. They are known for the "Have it your Way" option and the Whopper. Burger King is the home of the Flame broiled burger. Their menu includes breakfast and lunch items including french toast sticks, croissan'wiches, burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, french fries, onion rings and slices of pie for dessert. KFC Located at 1731 South Madison, Webb City, phone 417-673-5572 and 1920 Military Ave., Baxter Springs, phone 620-8563805. KFC is one of the world's most popular chicken restaurants specializing in fried chicken, home style sides such as biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, green beans, and potatoe wedges, they also offer honey bar-b-que wings, sandwiches, and desserts. Up in Flames Taco Bell Pizza Hut Three Pizza Huts are located along Route 66 in Webb City at 1847 South Madison, phone 417-7827878, in Baxter Springs 1802 Military Ave., phone 620856-2399 and in Miami at 1320 North Main, phone 918-542-8474. Pizza Hut is a national chain that offers a wide selction of topping for your pizza. They offer a salad bar, pastas and a variety of appetizers and desserts and the location in Baxter Springs is also a Wing Street location. The first Pizza Hut was opened on May 31, 1958 in Wichita, Kan. by two college aged brothers who borrowed $600 from their mother. Four locations along Route 66 from Carthage, Mo. to Miami, Okla. In Webb City at 1708 South Madison, phone number 417-673-2135, in Joplin at 2315 West Seventh Street, phone 417-781-1200, in Baxter Springs at 1920 Military Ave., phone number 620-856-3805 and in Miami at 901 North Main, phone number 918-542-9020. The hours of operation vary. Taco Bell is a fast food Mexican restaurant. They offer tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, salads, Located at 1651 W 7th St nachos, chalupas as well as Joplin, phone number 417a value menu and a light 623-0204. menu with the Fresco opHome style American tions. menu. Le's Cafe Granny Shaffer's Located at 2728 North Rangeline, Joplin, phone number 417-659-9393. The hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. “Good Old-Fashioned American Cooking.” We don’t just bake… “we make”… our pies and breads from scratch! From their website. They offer daily specials Monday, $5.99 - All you can eat Salad and Homemade soup including Potato, Beef vegetable, Ham and Bean, Chili, and Broccoli Cheese; Tuesday, $5.99 Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini; Wednesday, Buy one Get one free Country fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Choice of Buttered Corn or Seasoned Green Beans; Thursday $6.99 - Three piece plump and juicy Fried Chicken dinner, Mashed Potatoes, and Choice of Corn or Green Beans; Friday $8.99 - One half pound of Dixieland fried Catfish, Slaw, Fries, and Green tomato Relish; Saturday $8.99 Hugh Hamburger Steak with Garden Salad and Choice of potato; Sunday join us after church for traditional dinners and Homemade Happiness especially prepared by Granny Shaffer’s. Lumpy's Lumpy's Bar-B-Que is located at 1316 Broadway St., Joplin, phone number is 417- 623-7183. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Richard Lawson has owned and operated Lumpy's for 13 years. They offer BBQ, ribs, brisket, pulled pork, hamburgers, chicken strips. They offer dine in, carry out or catering services. The ribs are the most popular item on the menu. Trio's Located at 112 South Main St., Joplin, phone number is 417-626-7580. They offer live music Tues-Sat,Beat Tuesday,Jazz Jam Wednesdays,Tues-Sat 4:00 p.m.to 1:00 a.m. They offer a light fare menu, local sports, history & artists, it is a historic Joplin bar & event center, events from 2 to 200 people. El Rey Tacos, Burritos and More to Go Located at 212 South Main Street, Joplin, phone number 417-781-4455. Hours of operation are is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with the exception of Fridays, when it is open until 7:00 p.m. El Rey is a small place. Inside, there is room for a small, efficient kitchen, a counter and a small area in front of the counter where folks can place their orders. Food is ordered to go or eaten at one of the tables on the small patio next to the building. This little mexican carryout restaurant is in a tiny building and is a great little grab-n-go place that will give you restaurant style food to go. Caldone's Located at 218 South Main Street, Joplin, phone 417-626-8111. They offer a lunch buffet 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday throught Friday with Salad, Soup, Pasta, Pizza & Dessert All for Only $6.99. A full service dinner Monday through Wednesday 4:30 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 4:30-10 p.m. Caldone’s Happy Hour 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Free Hors d’ Oeuvres). Live Music (Friday & Saturday) Classical Guitar, Blues Harmonica, Italian Favorites, Greek Belly Dancing. PAGE 5 PAGE 4 Route 66 Across Kansas A. 4 Women on the Route A remodeled Kan-O-Tex gas station has a grill and souiveniers. The Bank's Hotel originally sat here and Belle Starr stayed at the Hotel A The last remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Historic Route 66. B. Main Street Deli C B D A remodeled bank building. Serves Deli Sandwiches Monday through Friday. P. Cafe on the Route/Little Brick Inn Restrauant serves Mexican Food M D. Pappy Litch Park L Ri ver ton Riv erton N K H I Galena J G F E Convienence Store that has a grill open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. Also offers gasoline, snacks and deli items. A national chain sandwich shop. S. El Cabritos An American-Style Chinese Restrauant that also serves BBQ and Hamburgers. Serving Mexican food. G. Grandma's Quilting T. Souper Sweets A quilt and souviener store. Serving sandwiches, soups and bakery items. H. Galena Mining Museum A drive-in restrauant that still has car hops. J. Steve's Candy Specializing in Homemade candy K. Chef Les Bar-B-Que Specializing in slow cooked bar-b-que, featuring ribs L. Eisler Bros. Old Riverton Store The Williams Store was built in 1925. The store has a deli, small grocery seciton and large selection of Route 66 Souvienors. The store is the headquarters for the Route 66 Association of Kansas. M. Riverton Quik Stop A convience store with a deli and a grill. They serve daily and offer gasoline and other items. This buildings is one of the oldest located in Baxter Springs and was originally Cooper's Dry Goods. They currently serve Homeade Frozen Custard and Sandwiches. R. Subway F. Chopstix Express I. Sonic The former Crowell Bank building that was once robbed by Jesse James. The restaurant has been featured on "Diners, Drive-In's and Dives" on the Food Network. The Little Brick Inn is above the restaurant and has seven rooms for lodging. Q. Angels on the Route E. Quick Silver Convienence The old KATY Depot, that has been moved to its current location. It serves as a Mining and Historical Museum for the city of Galena. O. Route 66 Visitors Center An Independent Oil & Gas Service Station that has been remodeled into a Visitors Center C. Mi Torito A park that is named after a resident from Galena, Howard 'Pappy' Litch. Park sits on the site of his garage/ gasoline station. N. Rainbow Curve Bridge U. Weston's Cafe A restaurant that serves home style cooked food. Offers several diabetic options. Baxter Springs V. Pizza Hut/Sonic/Taco Bell/KFC O National fast food chains that serve pizza, hamburgers, mexican and fried chicken. P W. Simple Simon's Pizza Q R U S T W V X Z Y AA BB CC Tur n bby y tur n directions for Historic Route 66 urn turn Legend Attraction Dining Gasoline Lodging Map is not to scale Enter Galena on Front St. Cross the viaduct across the railroad tracks. Turn left (=south) onto Main St. Turn right (=west) onto 7th St. (KS-66). (KS-26), heading west on 7th St. (KS-66). Continue on KS-66 (7th St.). Cross the Spring River. Riverton: Continue straight as the road renames to US-69-Alt. At the intersection with US-400, a choice of routes is available: Travel half way through the round-a-bout on US-400 (US-69-Alt) (slight right and left turns involved) onto Beasley Rd. (Old US Hwy. 66). As Beasley Rd. starts to turn south with the Rainbow Arch Bridge in sight, turn right and immediately left to reach the old bridge.Cross over Bush CreekThe Marsh Rainbow Bridge over Bush Creek.On the south end of the bridge, turn left and immediately right onto 50th. Continue on 50th St. (Old US Highway 66).Cross over Willow CreekFormer Willow Creek Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge. Baxter Springs: Continue as 50th St. becomes Willow Ave. Swing left (=east) onto 3rd St in a long curve. Note that 3rd St. comes very close with 2nd St.Turn right on Military Ave. (US-69-Alt). Continue straight onto Military Ave. (US-69-ALT). Straight across 12th St. (US-166). Turn left onto Roberts Rd. at the intersection with Powell Rd./ Roberts Rd., just before a slight right bend (the start of an S-curve).Follow as Roberts Rd continues due south where Military Ave. tried to force you right.Turn right (=west) onto 30th St.Note the curve on the inside of the intersection: that short stretch of road is called “Old US-66” or “Old US Highway 66” on some maps.Turn next left (=south) onto Military Ave. Continue south on US-69-ALT. Kansas-Oklahoma state line. A restaurant that serves pizza and fried chicken X. Norma's Kitchen A restaurant that serves home style cooked food. Y. Baxter Springs Smokehouse Bar-B-Que restaurant. Z. Kabredlo's Convienence Store AA. Van's Steakhouse Home style cooked food and steak house. BB. Baxter Inn for Less Local owned and operated Hotel. CC. McDonald's National chain that serves hamburgers.