Route 66 Café at the Market may have been another stop for our Oklahoma Route 66 Passport, but this…read moreis the kind of place I would seek out even without a stamp involved! After several stops along the Mother Road, my wife and I were hungry--but we still had a long drive home. We decided to split lunch and debated between the chicken-fried steak dinner and the chicken-fried steak sandwich. Either way, chicken-fried steak was going to happen! The sandwich won, and it was an excellent choice. As a self-appointed chicken-fried steak connoisseur who has sampled them across Oklahoma, I can confidently say this one ranks near the top. The steak was tender, the breading was perfectly crisp, and they added just the right amount of mayo. Nothing fancy--just a really well-made and delicious sandwich. We also ordered fried okra, which arrived before the sandwich. It was piping hot, crispy, and cooked exactly the way fried okra should be. We happily munched on it while waiting for the main event. Natasha provided friendly, attentive service and brought us an extra plate so we could easily divide the sandwich and fries. Those small touches make a difference. The Route 66 décor and classic diner atmosphere added plenty of character. It felt like the perfect place for our final road-trip meal before heading home. Clinton is a little over an hour and a half from our house, and I would gladly make the drive again--especially since breakfast is my thing and that menu still needs to be explored! Passport or not, Route 66 Café at the Market is worth seeking out. Order the chicken-fried steak sandwich, don't skip the fried okra, and make sure you bring your appetite!

I made a quick detour off I-40 at Exit 66 to visit the iconic Cafe 66, just five minutes from the…read morehighway and impossible to miss. From the outside, the branding leans heavily into the Route 66 identity--logos are everywhere, setting the expectation for a nostalgic roadside dining experience. Stepping inside, however, the atmosphere takes a different direction. Rather than embracing classic Americana, the décor feels modern, highlighted by whimsical cow artwork adorned with flower crowns. It's charming in its own way, but not the vintage Route 66 ambiance I was expecting. One thing that deserves high praise is the cleanliness. The café is immaculate, from the dining room to the overall presentation, reflecting a team that clearly takes pride in maintaining the restaurant. The food, unfortunately, was less memorable. The oatmeal was overly thick and dry, lacking the creamy comfort you'd expect. Buttered toast carried an off flavor, suggesting the griddle or butter station could use a refresh. The signature pancake, dusted with a powdered sugar "66" logo, was visually appealing and easily the meal's most Instagram-worthy item, but it too was disappointingly dense. Where Cafe 66 truly shines is its service. Every staff member I encountered was warm, welcoming, and eager to help first-time visitors feel at home. Their hospitality left the strongest impression of the visit. In my opinion, Cafe 66 seems to be transitioning away from being a destination built on Route 66 nostalgia and toward becoming a dependable neighborhood café for the Clinton community. There's nothing wrong with that--in fact, it's probably the more sustainable business model. But travelers seeking an authentic trip back in time may leave feeling that the iconic branding promises more nostalgia than the dining experience ultimately delivers.

Let me tell you, we are heading to Amarillo after buying our new RV and, I love these hole-in-the…read more-wall places! This one is one of those! Most of ours in California are going bye bye, very sweet owners. I had chicken fried steak and eggs with a side of biscuits and gravy

Service was friendly and efficient. We missed the lunch buffet, so we ordered off the menu. Our…read morefood was out promptly and was great. Standard fare done right. In fact, the biscuits with cream gravy were the best I've ever had. Not much on looks or atmosphere, but if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed at The Farmhouse.

Cozy Quaint On…read moreFAMOUS ROUTE 66 Down home cooking Friendly waitress Chips/queso Club sandwich Chicken strips

If you are looking for a small town cute restaurant with amazing food, stop here! We stopped for…read morebreakfast and greeted by the super friendly locals immediately. I had the Texas shapes pancake and a side of grits - so good! My husband had an omelette with hash browns and biscuits and gravy. Lots of food and so good. Great prices too!

Breakfast at Polly Anna's never misses! The staff is always so friendly--we especially love Laura,…read moreShawna, Masey, and Harlie! The cooks are incredibly consistent, and the food is always delicious. It's such a great place to stop in, grab a bite to eat, and feel right at home. We always enjoy our visits!

Home town atmosphere in a little hole in the wall restaurant. Food was delicious and served fast…read moreand friendly. Definitely recommend the breakfast omelets.

When driving by you make think Alexander's is just another convenience store, but it's a local hot…read morespot. If you need something to eat on the go, this place is for you. The usual convenience store food is here, burritos, corn dogs, pizza, with made to order salads and sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch is where Alexander's really shines, biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, sausage egg and cheese biscuits. Lunch, starting at around 10:30am, features a daily special with a rotating menu. I live in Canadian, but work out of town. My employer understands that on 'Meatlloaf day', I am automatically off. A local family owns and runs Alexander's, the family are legendary for their generosity and kindness. The best secret at Alexander's? The fountain drinks! Best in the panhandle. Two clean restrooms, so if your passing through, check out a place popular with the locals! Don't forget that Alexander's is also a full catering outfit. If you attended a school prom or banquet around Canadian, then odds are you've already tasted Alexander's! Alexander's is my first stop every morning when I leave for work, and my first stop when I return to town. Best Coke Zero fountain drink I've ever found (you have to ask for it, it's on the fountain machine at the drive-thru.

Always great food and drinks, along with the very best customer service. Perfect for every day home…read morecooked meals or catering. Best Cokes and iced tea in town! Really, the best place in Canadian to eat.

Man. I love the corn cafe. Such a quaint small town restaurant with amazing specials. Today their…read morespecial was catfish with waffle friend DANG! That catfish was perfection! Every time I come home I make a point to go to the corn cafe, they treat you like family!

Food is good but if you eat in the business and disabled be aware owner has a habit of mocking…read moredisabled people. I know it's happened to me before.

Best place to eat in the world and homemade everything. Best customer service and food was brought…read moreto the table fast. Great location!

This town has three maybe four eateries and this is one of them. Staff was nice and friendly,…read morefood was good. They had great cookies and my favorite ice. Bread for buns was homemade. Overall not a bad little spot for lunch but breakfast I hear is their speciality!!

A great place with a great personality and even better food! Service is really good and quick. The…read moredecoration is so unique and cool to look at.

This diner recommended by a family member and it turned out to be a great morning!…read more I could tell the ingredients used for all of the food was farm-fresh tasting and all of the staff members were kind. 1# breakfast place in Alva, for me!

The is a town of a couple buildings, this is one of them! Friendly place with big table and family…read morestyle seating. They have specials plus a small menu. We got burgers and tots. They were Old Fashioned style 1/2 pound burgers using a flat top grill. Generous portion fried perfect golden tots. I saw the fried chicken special, big pieces of golden fried chicken, a mountain of potatoes, corn, desert for $8.95, lots of food! If you find yourself hungry and passing by, like me, turn around a go back, I am glad I did. I saw a sign saying home made cinnamon rolls!

The steak and fish and fried fish are both amazing!! Great place in the tiny community of Gate!read more

Good food and nice people. Cant ask for much more. We had a steak and a hamburger steak. Both were…read moregreat. Glad we stopped.

Best steak in the area, served with a side of sexual harassment!…read more I was at Charlie's Bar on May 7, 2022 around 7 pm with 3 male friends. We had come in to play some pool, get a few beers and of course get some good food. My friends ordered their food and I was playing pool with one of the guys I had come with. This was the 4th game I was playing because I was winning. As I bent over the table, to make a shot, I felt someone's hand slide up my bottom and between my legs. I quickly turned around to see a heavy man, who I had never seen before. I hollered out "Don't fu**ing touch me!!", quite loudly. This man then sat back down with his table of friends. They all started laughing. I put my pool stick down on the pool table and stormed outside. I calmed down after a bit and came back inside. I noticed the creep was still sitting with his friends. I asked the owner, Dave, why he was still at the bar after touching me. Dave told me he talked to that man and he said he "only touched me on the back". The guy playing pool with me saw the whole thing and had told Dave exactly what happened. I told Dave that he did not touch me on the back. At this point Dave had the audacity to tell my other friend that if I didn't calm down I would have to leave since there were kids eating in there. Really....???? We all decided to leav and not cause a scene. We would not lower ourselves to his level!!! After some investigation I found out the POS's name, as a warning to all ladies that want a good steak, but don't want to be sexually assaulted. NIP PAGE!! Dave, shame on you for not kicking him out and letting a lady feel safe in your bar. A bar that I had come in several times.