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Name: Old Route 66 Family Restaurant
Telephone: (815) 584-2920

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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

Our Professional Associations

Dwight Economic Alliance
Sheriff's Association
Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Featured as "Top 10 Route 66 Restaurants to Eat!"
2017 Best of Illinois - Illinois Country Living Magazine
Heritage Corridor Partner
Route 66 Association of Illinois
Restaurant Guru Recommended: 2024

What We Offer

Our Services include:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kid's Menu
Dine-In, Carryout, Curbside Pick-Up, Delivery
Catering

Our Products include:

Steak And Eggs
Omelets
Skillets
Pancakes and French Toast
Corn Beef Hash
Toast, Raisin Toast and Texas Toast
Fries and Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
English Muffins
Chicken Wings and Chicken by the Bucket
Salads and Homemade Soup
Chili
Cold and Hot Sandwiches
Gyros
Patti Melts
Burgers
Rib-Eyes
Fish and Shrimp
Stir Fry
Spaghetti and Mostaccioli
Center-Cut Pork Chops
Homemade Meatloaf
Breaded tenderloin
Beef Liver and Onions
Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Orange, Apple, Grapefruit and Tomato Juice
Desserts
Route 66 Apparel

Testimonials

On 12/21/2024 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 12/13/2024 William Higgins had this to say:
Great stop off for a meal. Fantastic walleye sandwich and nicely remodeled place with good Rt 66 kitsch and souvenirs, including their signature hot sauce which was amazing!

On 12/6/2024 LaVerne Susmarski had this to say:
So nostalgic! Food and service were great! Beautifully remodeled bathrooms!

On 12/3/2024 jeff F had this to say:
If you like diners with great food you'll love it here.

On 12/1/2024 Thomas C had this to say:
*Highly Recommend* *Friendly Staff* We stopped in for a late breakfast and had an enjoyable meal.

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.

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

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

News

Welcome winter warmth at Old Route 66 Family Restaurant! As the cold embraces our town, let our hearty meals bring you comfort. Join us in our cozy nook where delicious food and cheer await to brighten the season. Satisfy your winter cravings with us! And don't forget! Old Route 66 memorabilia and gift certificates make the perfect stocking stuffers for the holiday season. Give the gift of delicious memories this year!

This November, let Thanksgiving be a time of joy without the hassle! Join us at Old Route 66 Family Restaurant for our special Turkey Day dishes that taste like home. Planning a cozy meal at your place? Grab our delectable offerings to-go and savor without the sweat!

Winter is arriving and so are your cravings for heartwarming dishes! Roll into Old Route 66 Family Restaurant and feast on our comforting steak and eggs or indulge in our selection of skillets. Perfect for the whole family, whether you're dining in or grabbing carryout.

Stressed out over the holidays? Leave the cookin’ to us! Check out our Carryout/Delivery ONLY Specials! We WILL BE OPEN on Thanksgiving Day 6:00 am – 2:00 pm. *We will be first come, first serve – no reservations accepted under 6 people. Check out our DINE-IN SPECIALS and our regular menu will also be served!

On 7/1/2022 this was posted:
Let us do the cooking over the 4th of July! We will be OPEN with our full menu available plus, we’ll be featuring our Family Chicken Meal Deals for Carryout or Delivery Only. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Expires 12/31/2022

Info

Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salads
Melts
Appetizers
Dinner
Chx Buckets
Wings
Sides/Kids
Dessert
Party Pkgs.
Graduation Parties
Thanksgiving