by Amanda A Ashley

Created on: June 27, 2010

Traveling on the infamous Route 66 can be a fun filled adventure in itself, but when you add great food to the picture, then you've got yourself a road trip that is definitely worth the trip. Route 66 has diners, cafes and eats galore, and plenty of variety to keep even the most experienced travelers satisfied.

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The Standard Diner, which has been featured on The Food Network.  This diner prides itself on taking traditional dishes and adding their own special touch to make it a little more of an upscale diner. Some of the more popular entrees you can find at The Standard Diner include Country Fried Tuna, Manhattan Seafood Chowder, and Finer Loaf which is a meat loaf made with Angus chuck and wrapped in bacon. This diner also serves brunch into the afternoon for those who enjoy eating breakfast later on in the day.

The Texas Panhandle also adds a little flavor to the Route with a cozy little cafe called the Coyote Bluff Cafe. Though the Coyote Bluff Cafe may be a bit on the smaller side, it makes up for it with big flavor. This restaurant has been featured on the Travel Channel, and is a local favorite in Amarillo. When stopping in to dine, it isn't uncommon to find a line waiting to get inside. But, customers are offered a beer while  waiting to be seated. The menu has some local choices such as Green Chili Stew and a burger called the Burger from Hell, which is made with habanero peppers, jalapenos, and cayenne pepper. Besides the original food dishes found in the cafe, you see some unusual decor as well, such as a toilet used as a flowering pot, and a bath tub filled with beer.

You can't talk about restaurant's on Route 66 without mentioning Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket. Located in Willowbrook, Illinois, this restaurant known for good home cooking has been in operation since 1938, and has also been featured on the Food Network.  As the name of the restaurant indicates, you'll find some of the best friend chicken at Dell Rhea's but you can also enjoy some soup, sandwiches, steak and pork chops. Customers can also order from a large selection of Route 66 specialty sodas, served in a collectible bottle, which gives you the perfect excuse to return.

For those brave enough to tackle the long historic highway known as Route 66, these restaurant are definitely worth checking out. So, it's time to hit the road and get ready to enjoy some of the best food America has to offer.

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