Cool log cabin restaurant with tons of memorabilia of Route 66. Prices are reasonable and the food was delicious. I had the Frisco burger, which I recommend; service was friendly and attentive. Mention that you are doing Route 66 and they will have you sign their guest book, and provide you some reading material on the history of the place while you wait for your food. read more

Old Log Cabin - Hot coffee with free refills. - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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Good vintage restaurant. The food is good as well as the service. The restaurant sits along Route 66 and has a lot of local and Route 66 memorabilia. It is a log cabin with knotty pine walls and has been in existence almost 100 years. read more

This place is amazing! Excellent breakfast... no frills just good home cooking. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant itself was super clean and had a bunch of cool artifacts and things to look at. Definitely recommend! Btw husband had the biscuits and gravy breakfast but he sit it so fast, I couldn't get a picture lol read more

Old Log Cabin - #6 2egg breakfast. - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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A perfect example of a classic small town restaurant right on route 66 filled with history great service and good food read more

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The food, the service and especially the ambiance were absolutely stupendous! Great place for breakfast and lunch!

We lunched here with a tour group. This venerable roadside watering hole is the real thing, not a replica. Old Log Cabin remains family-owned and one-of-a-kind. Having served travelers since 1926, it's the antithesis of today's slick fast food chains. The décor is genuine--rustic, unpretentious, and cluttered with kitsch. The menu features the straightforward and unfussy cooking that generations of hungry travelers stoked up on before anyone had a clue what gluten and cholesterol were. The chow, though not perfect, is hearty and satisfying. Service is old-school friendly and efficient. I absolutely adore experiences mired in mid-20th century nostalgia, and although there might be fancier eats elsewhere, I have to give this place 4 stars for its authenticity. read more

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Definitely a cool place to stop and check out on the way to Springfield on route 66. The food was OK very salty definitely not priced for the fact that it's in the middle of nowhere and you are getting the bare basics. But it is a tourist thing so I get it. The people were friendly and the service was OK blaze sure can use a clean up. Just because it's nostalgic doesn't mean it Has to be dirty. read more

Old Log Cabin - Chicken fried steak - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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Rode up 66 just north of Pontiac, IL Old Log Cabin - very much history. Good food Large selection Fair prices Quality service Small place - serves: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Also has a full bar Exterior property could and should be cleaned up to make this a 66 attraction again. read more

Traveling from Chicago to St. Louis, we found this place thanks to yelp. What a find, exactly the homemade experience you'd hope to run into En Route 66. Great BLT and turkey burger, but make sure to stay for the pie. Also everyone is super friendly. read more

Old Log Cabin - Pie all gone! - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

This was a disappointment, biscuit with gravy was awful, it was cold & I have no idea what kind of sausage was used but it wasn't good. The oatmeal was very watery & they didn't bring the brown sugar which they charge extra for. read more

Pontiac, Illinois --- day 019 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) part 2 day 251 "666 Bars of 2017" bar 416 today, I got a "two-fer" ... a local's favorite breakfast spot PLUS bar 416 on historic US Route 66 ... Super Smilin' Server Shannon gave me so many "More Smiles Than I Came In With!" ... a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite discovery in a super USA friendly town ... good people, good food, good bars, good outdoor stuff, plus on historic US Route 66 (2 Route 66 drives ... the BEST 1926-1944 Route 66 & the by-pass 1945 Route 66) ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #HistoricRoute66 #Route66RunAwayBill #DUSA2017 #WorldsLongestBarCrawl #666BarsUSA 09.11.17 read more

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Had breakfast today at the old Log Cabin. Very interesting history. Service and food was good but the inside was in desperate need of updating. Cleanliness was also lacking. Possible more historic pictures could be displayed as decor and a decent parking lot would bring more customers. Might come back but Ill mark it has been there. read more

Old Log Cabin - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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This place is steeped in Route 66 history, The food is hit or miss. The patty melt was very good, the fries ok. The fried chicken was wonderful, mashed potatoes good, gravy was awful. There was a bitter after taste to it that was also in the beef barley soup. The pie was average, nothing special. The log cabin itself, is packed with memorabilia of historic Route 66. Even the curtains told a story.The service was attentive and cheerful. We were certainly made to feel welcome.We would totally stop again, just avoiding the gravy. read more

Situated along the historical old route 66, this small town restaurant is exactly how I pictured it. I felt like I stepped into someones living room with several unmatching tables and chairs, a random bar along the back, "Uncle Greg" wearing a neckbrace and camo budlight hat, several fat kids wearing overalls and guns lossely displayed on the wall. I went for a late breakfast and I was extremely pleased to see large portions and low prices! Now, coming from an upper-middle class suburban/city upbringing, our party of 8 did get a lot of stares from the locals as we used words such as "Beamer", "lake house", and "Obama". Despite some farmers gawking at the girls at our table that had teeth, we were very pleased and will definetly go back if we find ourselves lost in the middle of nowhere. 4 stars!!!! Silky O'Suuuuuuuullivan!!! read more

This place was great. Should definitely be featured on any trip to the Historical Route 66 Museum. Don't eat anywhere else. Great food, amazing atmosphere and incredible service. Charming, registered historical landmark and still making great food. The beautiful decor is authentic, and invokes the feeling of comfort and community. Felt extremely welcome here. read more

It's worth the trip off hwy to eat here. Good price and fresh food. Don't worry if the parking lot's empty at lunch. Go in here! Btw you can put in a DVD and watch a movie!! read more

Old Log Cabin - Frisco melt. Sourdough hamburger w bacon. Tastes like a grandma in the back home made it. Yum! - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

Great food at an old school historic place to eat. The breakfast country skillet is awesome. read more

Old Log Cabin - Route 66 wall art - New American Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

A Favorite for sure. The Old Log Cabin is a historic place with excellent service, friendly atmosphere, and great food. It has quickly become my favorite spot in Pontiac for Breakfast. Do yourself a favor, don't pass this place up. read more

Thanks to yelp I was guided to this gem. Kitschy, friendly and good. I stopped at lunch with my son and at first glance was s bit skeptical due to only pick ups in the parking lot and the sign that mentions spirits. I didn't want to walk into a local drunk hang out. Once you go in its a completely different atmosphere. You feel like your at a grandmas log cabin (who happens to collect Route 66 memorabilia). We sat at the bar, ordered burgers and coke - burgers were good and service was great. Topped it off with peach pie and apple crisp warmed - delicious. If you are in the area I recommend a stop - it's better than most the places I've busted in downtown Pontiac. read more

We live in the area, but were looking for a new place to eat on the way to Crescent Cinema in Pontiac. Found this place in an online search. Great roadside diner food. We had the onion rings, patty melt and double bacon cheeseburger. Cheap and delicious. We enjoyed the ambience and sat at the counter as all the tables were occupied during the dinner hour at 6pm on a Friday night. Seemed to be mostly locals who knew each other. We love the history of the place and are always looking for new spots along Rt. 66. We found the correct website www.route66oldlogcabin.com and checked out their menu and history before we went. We will return and would definitely recommend! read more

Yikes. Food was really bad and the service was weird. Walked in to the place and immediately felt like we were not welcome. I got a chicken Philly cheese steak that was not a chicken Philly cheese steak but a frozen chicken patty with tiny green peppers and onions on it and what seemed like ten french fries on a plate. My coworker got a burger and asked for mushrooms and onions on it. He got a cheeseburger with onions and fried mushrooms. We told the waitress that it wasn't right, she didn't do anything about it and only said "sorry" and walked away. It was quite obvious we were coworkers and not "together" as we both had high vis vests on when we went in. She seemed less than thrilled when we asked for separate checks when we received our bill. Overall a strange and less than ideal experience. read more

Great food !!! Love going on Saturday mornings!! Can get busy when you have large group but all you have to do is call ahead and they will put a table aside read more

Authentic, cozy atmosphere rooted in Route 66 history. Restaurant filled with real locals. Service was friendly and fast. I ordered a breakfast combo with eggs, hash browns, and my first taste of biscuits and gravy. It was delicious! My boyfriend ordered eggs, crispy bacon that crackled when he munched on them, and perfectly buttered toast. Plus, theres a TV and a fully stocked bar for sports nights. Wonderful place, I high recommend the Old Log Cabin! read more

There's nothing fake or phony about the Old Log Cabin. The history, food, and people are all authentic. The Old Log Cabin has been a favorite with locals for decades. If you're looking for a taste of Pontiac, IL this is the place to go. read more

A cute little diner restaurant located right off the original route 66 on the outskirts of Pontiac. Lots of Route 66 memorabilia on the walls, T-shirts, Etc. very kitschy on the inside. Food was pretty good. I think the owner is also the cook. I ordered a Frisco melt and while it wasn't the best Frisco melt I've ever had it was hot and fresh. Waitress was very friendly and chatty with me while I ate. read more

Edible. Historic. Nice people. Unfortunately was not the best place for a meal. Husband had roast beef open face sandwich and the mashed potatoes were cold. Dad had country fried steak and instead of white gravy it came with beef gravy. Mashed potatoes ...also cold. Chicken philly sandwiches barely had onions and peppers on it - sandwich was eh "alright". Old log cabin burger was pretty good. Waffle fries were not. read more

Warm and inviting. Friendly people in a cute little diner type atmosphere. Food filling and reasonably priced. Not gourmet. Cheeseburger with chips and prime rib sandwich were fine. Rhubarb pie with ice cream was the best part of the meal. Tshirts and other Route 66 souvenirs for sale but I bought a Route 66 root beer for mine. I think it was worth the extra few miles off the highway but don't ask Siri for directions. Use google maps instead. read more

I thought the food was very good. The server was friendly and quick. The food was brought was served quickly. We signed the route 66 book they had since we were headed to California. read more

Seriously? Could so not recommend to anyone! I ordered taco salad, how hard can that be?? Ummmm, it was a bowl of tortilla chips, a cup of nacho cheese, a cup of salsa and a plate with icky lettuce with barely a tablespoon of taco meat and about for pieces of chopped tomato. Oh, and about a teaspoon of cheddar cheese. I wish I would have taken a picture. I looked at the waitress and said seriously? She could have cared less. Never again!! read more

I remember my parents taking me to the OLD Log Cabin for meals,when we would drive from our home in Peoria to visit our family in Hinsdale on Route 66, Il I first remember eating there in 1953 at Christmas time and I knew who Pontiac was as my Grandfather owned a 1952 Pontiac Star Chief and the hood ornament lit up at night with the face of Pontiac! We always stopped at the Log Cabin for at least a piece of pie and beverage , I am 67 yo and the Old Log Cabin will most likely outlive me! That is a good thing! Enjoy the place,and the memories. Stan Auten Ocala, Florida read more

Friendly place with nice atmosphere. I think we might have had a better meal if we had ordered differently. The fish filets were very small in our fish basket, and the house made salad dressing on the iceberg lettuce chef salad was too sweet. We were happy to see sweet potato tots on the menu, but they were not as delicious as we'd hoped. read more

Drove up and thought the place was closed. So glad I didn't drive away. The fried chicken was great!!!! The best fried chicken I've had in years. The service was very friendly and helpful for us strangers in town. read more

If you're near Pontiac and driving down good old Route 66 you have to stop in this place for a bite to eat. It's a piece of Americana that you must experience for yourself. Great food at a great price with old photos and signs of the glory days when packing the family in the car and heading down the road was a summer must. This place is well worth the trip! read more

On historic Route 66 you get the feel that you are walking back in time entering and sitting down to a old school dining experience. Breakfast is a little better than average and the kind of place that you can go to every morning. Service was very good every time I was there. I wish I could rate this place 3 1/2 because it's not quite the place to be at four stars for breakfast. read more

Read the Yelp! reviews and decided to pop in for lunch on our family roadtrip. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, maybe could have used some music. The waitress was kind and the food was great (loved the sweet potato tots)! I would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch. read more

We go here occasionally on weekends for Breakfast. Hands down best hash browns in town and the hash brown casserole is to die for. We love it... read more

Great little piece of history that serves good food. The only place I've been in that has fried mush on the menu. Fried mush? you ask? It's what we called at home fried polenta, about a quarter to half inch slab that we fried in butter to get a soft inside and a crispy skin. They pretty much duplicate that but they serve it with syrup, which I never thought of, but sure enjoyed. the pancakes are also great, along with any kind of egg dish. They also offer hash browns with onions and peppers in 'em. read more

Don't Expect much from their Burgers...ordered a double burger with the premium platter. The burger came completely plain...I mean...NO seasoning...NO lettuce ...NO pickle...NO onion ...NO tomato...NOTHING! on top of that....It was two FLAT DRY FROZEN MEAT PATTIES you can pick up at ANY local grocery store...NOT FRESH MEAT!? I could understand if the burger by it's self was a $1.00 but they wanted $6.00 for JUST THE PLAIN BURGER...Not even sure if they grilled it...it was rubber-ie ...like it had been microwaved....THAT WAS JUST THE BURGER! That was my first time AND my last time i will ever visit! I would give it 5 negative stars but can't...so i gave it 1 star because the water was great! read more

Restrooms were awful! Food was ok, much of it was cold but they reheated it. The group was well cared for by a very sweet, attentive and capable server. Milk shakes are not worth the price. Very rustic, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but it was overall a good experience. read more

Nostalgic Route 66 restaurant. Lots of memorabilia and souviniers. Food quality low to medium.