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Old Route 66 Family Restaurant

"Located right off 55, Exit 217 in Dwight, IL"

About Us

We're Old Route 66 Family Restaurant, and we've been a premier family American restaurant here in Dwight, Illinois, since 2001. We specialize in comfort food and classic American cuisine, as well as catering services for any event you have planned. Our delicious menu has something everyone will love. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we serve up some of the finest home-cooked meals this side of Chicago. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve Dwight and the surrounding areas. With dine-in, take-out, and delivery options, we cater to your schedule. We'd like to personally invite you to stop in today for some homemade meatloaf, chicken by the bucket, burgers, rib eye, fish, breaded tenderloin, and more!

Areas Served

Dwight, IL | Braidwood, IL | Streator, IL | Pontiac, IL | Joliet, IL | Wilmington, IL | Kankakee, IL | Peru, IL | Ottawa, IL | Morris, IL | Bloomington, IL | Manteno, IL | Lincoln, IL

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Testimonials

On 9/15/2025 Randy Freeman had this to say:
Good Food a little pricey

On 9/15/2025 Tammy Hobbs had this to say:
First time there, average prices, very friendly staff. Very retro 🚗 motif cool place. I had the special of the night, cod and it was cooked perfect, light breading, thick chucks of cod. Hubby got the gyro roll large portion and he said it was good too.

On 9/14/2025 Sharon Fitzpatrick had this to say:
Great place. Avery was wonderful. Monte Cristo sandwich was the biggest I have ever seen. Well known for roasted chicken. All on old Route 66.

On 9/14/2025 Bright eyes had this to say:
Very nice restaurant and breakfast was great & our waitress, i think our server was Avery...great for our party of 8.

On 9/10/2025 DEBBIE SMITH had this to say:
Great food and place to eat

Contact Us

Old Route 66 Family Restaurant
105 S Old Rte. 66 Dwight, IL 60420
Phone: (815) 584-2920
Email: route66restaurant@hotmail.com

Conveniently located right off I-55 Exit 217- Next door to NAPA.

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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Cash

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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From juicy burgers and crispy fries to homestyle dinners and comfort food, Route 66 Family Restaurant serves up the flavors you know and love. Stop in for a meal that feels like home—served with a smile every time.
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Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a classic burger, or a slice of homemade pie, Route 66 Family Restaurant has something for everyone. With friendly service and a cozy, retro vibe, we’re your go-to spot for comfort food done right. Come hungry, leave happy!
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😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed your lunch with us and appreciated our staff, food, and clean restrooms—we take pride in making every stop a great one. Whether you're just passing through or planning a visit, we’d love to welcome you to Route 66 Restaurant. Come hungry, leave happy! 🍔🚗

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