Route 66 is celebrated as America’s iconic road trip, featuring a variety of classic restaurants along its route from Chicago to Santa Monica. As the centennial approaches, notable eateries are highlighted, including the Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Illinois, established in 1924 as the oldest continuously operating restaurant on Route 66. Renowned for its American, Greek, Italian, and Southern dishes, the café is a popular stop for both locals and travelers, offering favorites like fried chicken and baklava, alongside nostalgic Art Deco decor and neon signs.
The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, Illinois, has been around even longer than Route 66. Founded in 1924, it is considered the oldest continuously operated restaurant on Route 66.
Inside, the booths, tables, and counter seats facing an original Art Deco wall cabinet are bustling. Locals and travelers alike flock to the Ariston Cafe for American, Greek, Italian, and Southern dishes.
Favorites include fried chicken, prime rib sandwiches, and baklava. Before you get back on the road, pay a visit to the Litchfield History Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center located across the street.
Route 66 begins in Chicago, Illinois, and traverses the Midwest and Western United States, ending in sunny Santa Monica, California, with plenty of delicious stops along the way.
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