On a bucket list road trip on Rt. 66, my husband and I stopped for the night in Stroud and decided to eat somewhere with a history. The Rock Cafe fit the bill perfectly. Even though it has been rebuilt, it's true to the previous structure and has the feel of a place that has been here for a very long time. The decor is charming and relevant to its history. The staff was so friendly we felt like we could have been regulars, and the food was the definition of comfort. It's a must if you find yourself in the area. read more

Rock Cafe is on Route 66 and it's a must stop! The food was delicious southern food. The hamburgers are so good and I enjoyed the peach cobbler! The waitstaff was very attentive. And you can catch lots of fun Route 66 decor in the restaurant. There's also a gift shop to visit! read more

The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. The peach cobbler was particularly tasty, and the sweet tea was also very good. I also love the cars theme from the Disney movie in the building. read more

super good food, a fun pit stop along Route 66. the buffalo burger and fried okra are perfect, the location is corky, old school, and unique, and the staff are great! read more

Awesome food and service. Cool Route 66 vibe. Even gave you plastic cups to take with you as a souvenir!! Enjoyed our lunch here read more

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Stopped for lunch here on our way to Tulsa. They were very accommodating in light of one of us having a disability. It was our server's first day on the job, and she did great. The burger was hot & juicy, the fries large & plentiful. The host was friendly & hospitable. It's nice to support small local businesses. read more

First time here and it was absolutely amazing. I had the bacon cheeseburger. My husband had chicken fried steak, okra, mashed potatoes and gravy and a biscuit. The biscuit the burger and the chicken fried steak were the best that we've ever had. This will become weekly regular. read more

Can't speak to the food, never got to order. Waitress never even acknowledged us. Too bad. I had heard good things.

Because of the Disney/Pixar film "Cars", this place has become a Route 66 icon. I was really looking forward to coming here but the experience here was alright. Nothing too exciting, or anything like that. Don't get me wrong, the place was interesting since the building was made from stones that were mined while Route 66 was being built. The cafe had a lot of interesting items to choose from, but what I went with their signature buffalo burger with melted cheese on top with fries. It was alright for what it was. Afterwards, I browsed the gift shop next door and it was kind of weird because it was in one big room with no one in there. But I did get a few things to take home. They also let me take my soda cup as a souvenir. Not to be too picky but it would have been cool had owner Dawn Welch been there. One of the workers told me she's not there all the time, so...okay. Would have loved to chat with her! read more

Staying in this town for a week for work so decided to try the local fare. Had a nice outside patio but was cold so ate inside. The menu is like comfort food with German flair. Went with a colleague and had the chips and salsa to start that was fresh chips but the salsa would have been better if fresh made. For entree I had the Wiener schnitzel with spaetzel. The pasta dish was a little salty but overall very tasty including the mushroom gravy on top. Had water to drink after a long day but the real star of the show is their poor man's pecan pie dessert. It was a warm oatmeal cookie type pie served with some vanilla ice cream. Overall with limited offerings locally was a welcome retreat. read more

This restaurant was so cute! The Bacon Cheeseburger is the best burger I've had! Also is "Cars" themed which made it all the more charming.

The food was good! Kind of pricey but it tasted fresh. The bison burger was good and the fries were good.

A good place for traditional breakfast, good service. Eggs how you want good hash browns read more

A hole in the wall gem. If you find yourself stopping in Stroud, this unique place is full of character, has personable wait staff & good food! read more

The service was really good but the food was greasy with no flavor with the exception of the chicken bites and they tasted like they were fried in old grease. The manager took those off the ticket. (I asked) Like other reviewers said it's a weird place...front door is hard to find and you have to walk on shredded tire to get to it...wear flats...it was 100 degrees outside and 80 degrees inside...I like a little more air conditioning. I won't be back. read more

We stopped here after a morning of hiking at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain. We were met by a very friendly hostess and sat right away. We were offered drinks so service here is awesome. We had the Texas toothpicks or I think they call it here cowboy candy. It's basically onions and jalapeños fried. Maybe I just need to quit ordering this because there's no heat in the jalapeños. They were good. Just not great. I was excited to order a buffalo burger and the BF got some German dish that looked amazing. I thought the overall taste of the food was just all right. It didn't wow me and then I had some major reflux later. The bf loves his. He had been talking about having bread pudding and they actually offered it so I assumed it was homemade and I was really excited to try it but again, the flavor was just OK. Would definitely love to come back and try other things on the menu! read more

Rock Cafe - Th jaegersomething or other - German Near Me - Stroud, Oklahoma

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This place was amazing! If you are taking Route 66, this is a must stop! We got the cheese fries, chicken fried steak, and jägersnitzel. All were amazing! We had never had späetzle before, so If you are wanting to try something new, I highly recommend this! The staff were very attentive and very friendly! The decor is very Route 66 with the movie Cars themed throughout! We definitely will be back if we are ever in the area! read more

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This spot has been the my favorite stop of our road trip so far. We stopped here on Day 5 and it was incredible. Better than I even expected. The chicken fried steak was the best I've had anywhere and everything that was cooked on that old griddle was incredible. The pancakes were like there own food group. The only things I've ever had close to these were Aretha Frankenstein's in Chattanooga. These suckers were like 2 inches thick. Crispy butter outside, dense and cake liste inside. You almost didn't need syrup. All of the Route 66 history and flair made the place even better. Must stop! read more

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A Route 66 Oklahoma must, the Rock Cafe has good burgers and food, a friendly environment, and fun memorabilia to look at. There is a gift shop to explore as well. Be sure to pick up a Route 66 passport and start stamping away. read more

Rock Cafe - German Near Me - Stroud, Oklahoma

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This restaurant has been around since the 1940s. They even cook on the original stove, which was the only thing, besides the four walls, left standing after a fire. It's been shown in several did network shows and it's good old southern comfort food. I got the fried pickles, fried green tomatoes and spätzle and cheese. It was all yummy. I ate the pickles and tomatoes with the honey mustard dressing. Stop on in the next time tire driving between OKC and Tulsa read more

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I just noticed you replied to me two years after I wrote that, however your response tells me all I need to know about why your employee answered me that way. We were so excited to try your restaurant, we were on a 5 hour drive that afternoon and had found you on maps and called. Had your employee simply stated, "sorry, we are closing early due to staff shortage" I would have completely understood, but she didn't say that. I apologize for using incorrect language in my original post. I posted that out of anger and it was wrong. read more

We've found the motherland of all cafes that are good here on Route 66. I am easily bestowing the title of best cafe/diner on this historic route to this one small ship in the middle of Oklahoma. Rock Cafe popped up in a few of our searches while we were planning our road trip, and while it took us nearly an entire day of driving from Springfield, MO to reach it, the decision was well worth the journey. It's off America's main street and has ample seating, great wall art, and a history that truly extends back with celebrities and travelers rushing past its doors. My friend and I split a couple of different items to try that were more than just the casual burger or milkshake that'd you find in most diners: - Cowboy Candy ($6.99) was our appetizer of fried onion strings with some dipping sauces. If this is what cowboys love, then I may need to strap on some boots myself. - Bison Burger ($10.50) - a legit ass burger that my friend devoured in an instant. Great quality meat and a side of fries. - Jagerschnitzel & Spaetz;e ($9.99) - this is where things get a bit more German on Route 66. A pork chop smothered in gravy with a cheesy side that I could not pronounce. Oh well, because everything about this dish was working for me. We ended our meal with a Peach Cobbler ($4.74) topped with vanilla ice cream and it was heaven. It's clear to me now that the more remote parts of the road can often unfold some of the best eateries out there. You are in for a treat here at the Rock Cafe so please make this a stop on your trip, or come by for a bite if you consider yourself to be a local. read more

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The food was ok if you can get past the fact that none of the cooks wear gloves and in between orders are playing on their phones which carry tons of germs!!! And they are very unprofessional. The two older ladies sit with the customers and talk while the younger girl does all the work. The young server not sure of her name was very nice though!!! But I won't be returning! read more

I love the Rock Cafe!!! I've made the trip there a handful of times now, and it's always been a good experience. Yes, it may be a bit out of the way for lots of people, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion! It has a true small town country atmosphere. I wouldn't really call it a diner (because it's less retro and more rustic than that) but I also don't really know what else I'd call it. It was featured in an episode of diners, drive ins, and dives (super cool!!!!) so maybe a little bit of each of those? The staff is always sweet and friendly, just like you'd expect from a place like this. They are always knowledgeable of the menu and are not only ready to help but do it with a smile on their face too. And then there's the food! It's no wonder this place gets a good amount of hype! I've had a lot of catfish and this is by far the best I've ever had. Seriously! If you're a catfish loving person and haven't been here yet, you need to try it out sometime for sure. It's super flakey with also a buttery texture. The flavor is excellent. You can order it fried original or beer battered. Personally, I'd recommend the original style, but that's just a preference thing I guess. You do you. I usually order it with the side of fries which are good too. Sometimes we'll get an order of fried pickles to share, which are also AMAZING. Again, probably some of the best I've had anywhere. I like them because they are sour, which I love when it comes to pickles. They're also fairly salty, so if you aren't into either of those things then fair warning... but who wants a pickle (fried or not) that isn't sour and salty anyway?!? The portions for everything are large. I don't think I've ever left with a "happy plate", which, contrary to the phrase, actually makes me happy! THE ONLY thing that makes me sad is that the catfish is only served in Friday's. BUT I take it with a grain of salt, because they do this for good reason. They get it fresh in each Friday so it's not sitting there all week long. This also means that once they're out, they're out, and you're out of luck until next week! So basically, if you do want to go for some awesome catfish, plan ahead!!! I have no doubt I'll be back sometime. read more

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YUM! The Rock Cafe is so good. Staff is nice and friendly. Food is AMAZING! The Ambiance might not look nice but has a nice story to each item. read more

The food we got was good and with great portions. The staff was helpful and on their toes. The only complaint I have is the bathroom. It's and older building and I think they should upgrade a bit included their bathrooms. read more

The decor is incredible it looks as if Disney took the Rock Cafe and developed it into Rock Springs from the movie Cars! Food was hot and delicious. Service was fast and efficient and food came out quick! read more

Delicious food! Staff was attentive and friendly. The bacon cheese burger did not disappoint and they had fried green tomatoes! Love the theme and it was nice to sight see along Route 66. Can't wait to come back. read more

Rock Cafe - German Near Me - Stroud, Oklahoma

A must stop if we are passing through Stroud or in the mood for a car cruise along Route 66. Great food, good portions and prices, super friendly always. This weekend we enjoyed some of the best service anywhere from two young teenagers. Very impressed with their hustle! They were an excellent team during a busy hour. Love the history posted all over the walls, the hilarious graffiti bathrooms, and of course the chalkboard/shredded tire courtyard. So fun. read more

Rock Cafe - Chicken Almond salad with croutons & honey mustard. Very filling!! - German Near Me - Stroud, Oklahoma

Do not eat here. Rock Cafe made my elderly parents wait in the 105 degree heat for almost 30 minutes. Then told us it would be another 20 minutes before they would seat us. I spoke with the hostess respectfully about it and she was incredibly rude, defensive and did not care that she had caused the over heating. Please do not support people like this. read more

It's a nice little business mom and pop are the route 66 friendly people. The food was better than expected.

We've been to Stroud's Rock Cafe multiple times. Though it has been years since we've been, generally the staff is friendly and the food is good. Today, our waitress was not just rude, but went out of her way to be rude. [For context, I want to mention I'm in liver failure. This affects my memory and decision making.] When you arrive at The Rock Cafe, they have 2 doors. A solid black door (at the back of the building) and a door with a window on it (at the front of the building). I had forgotten they changed their entrance to the solid black door. So, I tried opening the one with the window and it was locked. A lady (who would be our waitress) opened the door, rudely inquired if there was something wrong with the other door (which she knew there wasn't), and stated I was at the handicapped entrance. Now, I will state they do have signage on the doors. But, in my defense, customers are going to be naturally drawn to a door at the front of the building with a window on it versus a solid black door at the back of a building. I admit, I didn't fully read the sign on the front door (I just saw the words "handicapped entrance" and an arrow). But, instead of having any understanding about this, the waitress stood in my way and lectured me regarding which entrance I should use. I apologized and immediately started to walked to the correct entrance and she said she would let me in, but didn't move out of the way and continued the lecture. So, I started to walk towards the other entrance a second time, at which point she finally decided to let me in, what seems to be her personal entryway.*** I brushed this off and tried to enjoy a meal with my wife. For the remainder of our meal, the staff was there. That's all I can really say. They did their job and that's it. My wife (who arrived before me) commented on a waiter who took our drink order before I arrived. He had come by to ask what she wanted to eat and she told him she was waiting for me, at which point he just turned and walked off without saying a word. I mean, it's not horribly rude, but not polite either. Later, after we had finished our meal, the same waitress from before commented on the cuteness of our service dog. And, my wife started to respond to her, and the waitress literally walked away from my wife as she was talking to her. They were having a polite, upbeat conversation, that the waitress initiated, and the waitress walked off AS MY WIFE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE. They were not even busy at the time. The same waitress had no issue having a several minute long conversation with the people sitting behind us, but apparently 30 seconds was the limit for our table. *** For the record, I HAVE HAD AN OKLAHOMA STATE HANDICAP PLACARD FOR OVER 15 YEARS. While I can walk, I have difficulty with it at times as I've had 18 surgeries in my life, 4 on my brain stem and spine. I suffer from a lot of nerve damage and weakness (especially in my legs) as a result. And I find it incredibly offensive that some waitress would just assume someone isn't handicapped because they're standing. Luckily, today was one of my better days and I didn't need to sit down immediately. If I had, going through a waitress/bouncer for admission through a handicapped entrance is HIGHLY inappropriate, and probably not even legal. Next time, just let the customer in the door. If you want to be a jerk, tell them it's the handicapped entrance so they know for next time. Or, better yet, don't lock the door. Because if there were a fire, making customers run down a hallway by the kitchen, where the fire would likely be, seems like an issue. There is no reason to stand in their way, be rude, or take it any further. But, it won't be my concern. Because this was my last visit to The Rock Cafe. read more

Saw this featured on Triple D with Guy Fieri. So, as an anniversary adventure, my husband and I decided to go. It's about a two hour drive from home, but that's kind of what we do, marriage and food are an adventure...so off we go. We arrive, and immediately worry that the website is wrong and they might not be open. We park around back, we walk clear to the opposite end of the building because the entrance is at the far right and back of the building. No big deal. We enter, we choose our seat (small seating area) and I can imagine it is uncomfortable on a busy day, but we almost have the place to ourselves. Our order: Fried Green Tomato Starter Bacon Cheeseburger Jäegersnitzel (that's how it's spelled on the menu) Side of Fried Pickles Oatmeal Pie We start on a high note: Fried Green tomatoes almost ended our 20-year marriage when he took the three biggest ones. They are so good. Batter is flavorful, and fried to perfection. The burger is a burger. Yes the small bits of bacon are nice, but honestly, it's a good just burger. Fries...same. The jäegerschnitzel was quite delicious. I LOVED the spaetzle, that was the stuff for me. Luckily, my husband didn't care for the texture (think sticky chicken and dumplins) so I had most of those. The pickles were pretty salty, the batter is so good, but not on an already salty pickle. The crunch is good, but just too much salt. Oatmeal pie is delectable and a must try. It's super original, it's tasty, gooey, and great. Take my advice, get it a la mode. BUT the pièce de résistance is truly the service. They are super friendly, caring, and attentive. So overall, yes, if you're in the vacinity, veer off and grab a bite. If for no other reason, get some tomatoes and pie. Next time around, I'm getting some bread pudding. read more

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If you want legit diner food, Rock Cafe is it. I got the bacon cheeseburger. It was perfectly cooked. They use chopped up pieces of bacon, so you get a ton of bacon in every bite. They also grill the onions for the burgers. The fries were piping hot. Service was really nice. We were constantly checked on. Cool facts: - The cafe is made up of sandstone leftover from the construction of Route 66. - A character in the Pixar movie "Cars" was supposedly based off the owner of the cafe. If you're driving by Stroud, this place is worth a stop! read more

Just finished lunch here at Rock Cafe. It was not a great experience. We were a party of 8 including small children. They were not willing to put 2-4 chair tables together stating they needed the pass through to refill drinks. Drinks could easily be refilled by walking around 2 tables put together the same as 1 individual table. Larger parties prefer to be seated together as one group. It is especially difficult when you have young children. How can take care of your children when they are sitting at 2 different tables? FOOD: Hotdog was good but the chili had to be canned and was over served, AWESOME Coleslaw like my grandma used to make...Peach Cobbler was doughy and the ice cream tasted like cheap sugar! The Young Wait Staff were so helpful and pleasant. The older staff were Rude and Condescending. I would not recommend this restaurant. Very very disappointed. read more

Food is quite salted and greasy, nothing special but nothing terrible either. Ambience is cool if you are into the Pixar Cars film. Service staff was nice and offered to help take photos. However, they charged us for two coffees instead of one and I didn't pay attention to the bill at the time, so double check when you pay. read more

Rock Cafe - Jagerschnitzel - German Near Me - Stroud, Oklahoma

Found this on our journey west. I had the Jagerschnitzle and my wife had the daily special of fried catfish. The portions were huge and super fresh. We also tried the fried green tomatoes appetizer with ranch. Southern deliciousness!! Had to try a side of their meat chili as well and it is easily in my top five chilis. Wonderful service and you get to keep your drink cup as a souvenir!! Would definitely come again. Thanks Rock Cafe!! read more

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This place was super cute and worth the visit for sure. As a vegan it was hard to find breakfast items I could eat, but they were very nice and made their house spaetzle for me without the cheese. (Typically this is only served at lunch/dinner). There were onions, peppers and tomatoes, which really balanced out the richness of the German noodles. There was a lot of grease, so if I returned I would maybe soak it up a little first before eating. Hubby got the spaetzle with cheese and also loved it. The staff was super friendly of course, all smiles and genuinely nice people. The gift shop was pretty cute, kind of sparse, but I became interested in this little Route 66 puzzle and was soon addicted. I actually bought it just so I can take it home and solve it. So here's your warning lol. If you are on Route 66, make this a planned stop, you will feel welcome! read more

Called to ask a question regarding busy times and dine in options and the lady over the phone rudely answered one question and then asked me, "is this your simple question or is there more?" And then awkwardly laughed. It made me super uncomfortable and I can only imagine how that must treat guests inside their building. Super unprofessional and has lost my business from here on out. Never tried to food but attitudes speak volumes. Don't go to this place. Terrible terrible terrible. --update: the owner gave a half backed response and you can see the attitude. As a professional, an apology for misunderstanding would have sufficed. Glad we just kept driving though instead of stopping here. Also, positing a review on a restaurant isn't bullying. The owner specifically said that they weren't busy over the phone but now claims they were just to save face. I'm not buying it and I hope you don't either. read more

Let me start by saying the two girls that were waitressing are great. At initial "getting our table," one had a bit of a frustrated look to have to seat 7 people, but she got over that quickly. The food was a disappointment. We somehow spent $100 and still shared a few things, and for that price I expect a bit more. It was greasy, not good, and no one was wearing gloves in the back. Not going back. Sorry, love the idea of this place but gross. read more