We stopped into Route 99 for lunch on Saturday, August 1st. It was not the first time we had been there, in fact it was probably the 6th or 7th time! This time, we were greeted by friendly staff as soon as we walked in. This is not unusual. We were seated immediately and our server approached promptly. Her name was Laramie, (super cool name), and she was friendly, happy, and very efficient. I had the smoked cheddar burger. This was the first time I had ordered it. It was so darned good!! It's a double patty burger with cheese, bacon, and all of the fixin's. It comes with a side of one's choice. I had the Jo-Jo's along with it. They were awesome too! They are wedged potatoes with a flavorful coating and then fried. Oh my goodness!!! So good! The restaurant is very clean, open spaces and decorated nicely. It's one of those places where you want to look around to see the fun things hanging on the walls. Nice but not overdone. Prices are good, right in there with many other restaurants and completely worth it for quality of their food and for the quantity that you get. I'm a big eater but I still had to take some home with me. I highly recommend stopping in for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed! read more

Route 99 - Smoked Cheddar Burger, Jo-Jo's, and spicy coleslaw. (And a little Ranch for dipping) - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

This is a very popular spot in the area. You'll get hearty portions and that home-style, down-country feel--even though the interior has a more industrial design. My chicken fried steak was solid and easily enough for two meals. Unfortunately, my husband was pretty disappointed with his brisket. It was more like shredded pork, and he felt the flavor was off--he was expecting more of a smoky barbecue taste. Overall, a mixed experience depending on what you order. read more

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My God, the Bacon!!!! If you go here for no other reason, go for the bacon. My wife and I spent years going to Elmer's for our parents' version of a date, every week. But... When she got cancer, Elmers refused to let me order breakfast to go so she could still enjoy our tradition. Thank God for Route 99, and now I won't go anywhere else! read more

We stopped by Route 99 on our way to California. The parking lot is conveniently located around the restaurant. As soon as we walked in, the staff warmly greeted us and guided us to our table. It was a bit cold inside, so I kept my jacket on. My husband and I decided to share the Smoked Cheddar Burger and ordered a cup of chowder soup. When we mentioned that we would be sharing, our waitress kindly split the burger into two portions for us, which was a very thoughtful touch. The burger was flavorful and satisfying, and the chowder was comforting and delicious. Overall, it was a pleasant stop with friendly service--perfect for a break during a long drive. read more

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Loved the comfort food options. Who doesn't love a good plate of steak and fries. Their spinach dip was warm and gooey with the option of bread and tortilla chips. Service was calculated but decent. Seating was awkward and the layout is funky but definitely worth repeat visits read more

Route 99 - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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This place is FANTASTIC! Excellent food and service too. A little on the pricey side but food is good enough to warrant it IMO I have taken many people here over the years and all have really enjoyed. read more

We've been raving about this spot all night! We stopped in for the first time to grab some drinks after work. As we saw the food come out of the kitchen- we couldn't help but make an order. We got the brisket chili & the spinach dip to start and MAAAAAAAAAAAN. The epitome of my dream spinach dip. Food was so incredible that we ordered 2 entrees to-go. Terrianne (and truly the whole service staff) made our entire experience. That woman truly made us want to come back again and again. If you're contemplating visiting- DO IT! read more

Route 99 - Brisket chili was immaculate! - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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Really friendly staff. And friendly bar tender. Caesar salad came with onions, which I never had seen before. When I asked the server, she immediately took it back and brought one without onions! Excellent attitude. Salad was delicious. Friend had clam chowder which reportedly was amazing. Restaurant has a neighborhood vibe. Service is sporadic. It was impossible to catch someone's attention after the initial order however. read more

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I finally got to try this place! I've heard many good things. I was there around 7:30am, and the smallish parking lot already had about 5-10 cars. Service was super friendly and the ambiance country chic. They offer early bird specials before 8am that were slightly smaller portions, but with substantial savings. I was hungry, so I stuck with the regular menu. I went with the Country Benedict, which consisted of a large biscuit, split, each side topped with a sausage patty and a poached egg, all covered with country gravy. I selected country potatoes as my side. Everything was delicious! The sausage patties were flavorful and the eggs nicely poached. The gravy was well-seasoned and peppery. The potatoes were tasty and perfectly cooked, with a nice seasoning mix that was assertive but not overpowering. I ate most of my meal, and the waitress kindly offered me a refill for my beverage (a Starry) for the road. Great service and great food, I will be back. As a burger and sandwich aficionado, their lunch offerings are tempting! read more

Route 99 - The Country Benedict with country potatoes. - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

Came here before we hit the road for brunch. Was quickly seated. One of us ordered a burger, can't remember the name of it, another ordered a Benedict of some sort, I ordered a Taco Salad. Food came out quickly. The burger was huge, but wasn't juicy. The sausage on the Benedict was pretty dense. I wish I would have went with the Seafood Salad instead of the Taco Salad. Taco Salad wasn't bad, but just didn't hit the spot. Overall, it wasn't bad...would probably just try something different next time. The prices are a little high. Looks like a cool little spot with a good size bar, Keno, and an interesting cocktail menu. We are from out of the area, so was just stopping through. read more

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Was as good as ever last night just for armadillo eggs and they were awesome I know they are a pain to make but should be a menu item read more

Route 99 - Armadillo egg - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

We stopped in after the peony farm, and it was ok. I definitely had higher expectations after reading reviews. I got the dip and the meat was dry and there just wasn't much of it. The service was fantastic. Everyone there was so nice and attentive. It was pretty busy, and everything still came out in a timely fashion. The restaurant was well lit and country decor. Overall, I may go back and try something different when in the area next year. read more

Route 99 - French dip - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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My sister and I ate on the patio on a cool Saturday. It's cute and rustic. Quite a few flies so I did see our server actually hand out fly swatters, which I've never seen at a restaurant. I had the Fried Chicken (filet) breakfast with gravy, 2 eggs, potato pancake and a biscuit. The meal was good, not great. I wasn't impressed with the potato pancake so I won't order that again. Our server was very friendly and the experience, overall, was good. read more

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We decided to go to route 99 because we heard it was the owners of Annette's. We went in with high hopes because we loved Annette's. I loved the decor inside. Very chic farm style and very inviting. The service was good. We went right before rush hour. But after bagging our Togo, no one gave us our check and about 10 mins after our table was cleared we went to the front and paid, they said the waitress forgot to give us our check at our table. As for the food, we found it a bit pricey, $20 for a burger and $20 for a brisket dip. The food was good but I couldn't eat my burger because the patties were so thick, and everything fell apart and was to thick. The "spicy" slaw was not spicy in the least- and I'm a baby. The "horsey" sauce which was horseradish was not spicy either. In all we were very disappointed. We do not think we will be going back due to their prices and food flavors. read more

Route 99 - Brisket dip with sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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My in-laws have raved about Route 99 since discovering it about a year ago. They highly recommended we check it out. They told us it has the same owner, Annette, from the former, Annette's Westgate Cafe in West Salem. My wife has fond memories of Annette's from when she lived in Salem and always enjoyed going with family and friends. We knew we would be driving nearby on our travels up/down I-5 between Portland and Eugene, so we had to stop in and check it out. We arrived about noon on a Monday afternoon. The parking lot was fairly busy, we parked and headed in. We were immediately greeted by someone and took a quick look at the specials menu before being taken to a table and provided menus. The menu consists of soup, salads, sandwiches, burgers, omelets and scrambles, morning favorites and sweet stuff. My wife immediately decided on the Cowboy (smoked brisket, tomatoes, and bell peppers, topped with cheddar and pepper jack, BBQ sauce, onion straws and green onions, served with breakfast potatoes and toast or biscuit). She opted to order it without the cheese or BBQ sauce. I chose the Smoked Cheddar Burger (2 burger patties with smoked cheddar and thick cut bacon on a grilled brioche bun with chipotle aioli, spicy slaw, pickles and tomatoes). I ordered it without the the chipotle aioli, spicy slaw, pickles and tomatoes. We were seated in the front dining area and we could tell the building was larger so I decided to walk around a bit. I couldn't believe how much bigger it was! There were many more booths and tables and a full bar area with counter seating. The interior is tastefully decorated and clean and the entire building looks well taken care of. Our food arrived and looked delicious! We dug in and enjoyed each and every bite. Our server stopped in and we chatted with her a bit about my wife's experiences years ago at Annette's. This is a must stop if you are traveling near the area! We visit Oregon twice a year and want to make this a regular stop. Delicious! read more

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We visited Route 99 again this past Saturday, and my assessment is unchanged -- large portions of good food, but nothing fancy. Service was great all evening, too. Still a very strong 4 stars. This time I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Spicy Slaw. The coating on the chicken was nice and crispy, as advertised, and the chicken thick and moist. I was a little disappointed with the lack of spiciness on the cole-slaw, but there is hot sauce on the table, so problem solved. I got a side of waffle fries with my meal this time, and those were good -- crisp exterior, with a fluffy interior. I also got to try some of my wife's entree, the BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese, and that really impressed me (and not just because of the huge portion). The Mac & Cheese was smooth and cheesy, and the smokiness of the pulled pork permeated thru the entire dish, with just the right amount of BBQ sauce drizzled on top. I would definitely get that next time, although I could probably only eat half of it. For dessert, I went with the Italian Lemon Cream Cake. The lemon cream in the middle was definitely tart and delicious, but the rest of the cake was nothing to write home about. It was okay. We will definitely be back to Route 99, as the location is convenient for meeting friends who live further south along the I-5 corridor... and who doesn't love some good diner food from time to time? read more

My husband and I stopped for brunch. We both had the specials. They were amazing! The drinks were great. The service was amazing! I used to come to Come here when it was Iggy's. When I was a child my Mom performed live music when it was the Western Gentry. This place brings back so many fond memories!!! The decor is amazing as well. I love going here. read more

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Food was excellent, resturant was operated by Annetts from west salem a true tresure in north salem, great French dip sandwitch.

Our server is absolutely outstanding on spot very polite. Had the eggs Benedict the food was really good thanks for a little overcooked. The ambience is really cute. Support small businesses. read more

Great food and atmosphere! HUGE portions that can easy be shared. Service was great considering the place was packed and No open tables. Would highly recommend! read more

Food was amazing,staff is super friendly and accommodating! Passed by on our way back to California with our dog and they allowed our dog on their warm covered patio! Definitely recommend this spot to everyone! read more

Route 99 - Covered patio - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

We recently move 10 minutes away and this is absolutely our favorite local spot now! We've been a few times and its always amazing. The atmosphere is super cozy and inviting, the food is delicious and the customer service is always spot on. We love they always have specials rotating. Also an extra shout out to the potato cakes! read more

We were just at Route 99. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED. There was no salad w/entree, We ordered 3 Prime Rib dinners and 1 Steak dinner. The Prime Rib was tuff, had to pay extra for the ingredients to make our potatoes loaded. The server checked on us 1 time. Vegetables weren't any good. For $166.00, it should have been a hell of a lot better. We WON'T BE GOING BACK read more

Omg we split a steak dinner and still came home with left overs. The place was busy with family's. Service was great. Didn't have to ask for anything they were on it. It was a very casual place you can bring your kids. They do have video poker, which I didn't win. read more

Service was nice and friendly. Quite a big restaurant with a bar on one side abut all was very family friendly, and we enjoyed the Moscow mules. Seafood frittata was on the smaller side, but it was overall good, not outstanding. Also had a cup of clam chowder which was very tasty. Everyone around us was enjoying their meals, lots of taco salads were being enjoyed by other patrons, wish I would have gotten this. The dessert case was full of yummy cakes and cheesecake but they'd said they weren't home made, wish we could've tried one, they looked appetizing. The staff were all super kind and friendly and we were greeted by many of them throughout our lunch and thanked as we left. read more

Route 99 - Seafood frittata special - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

My family and I visited this small little restaurant with the hope to fill our stomachs. I was surprised by the big portions. My dad thought the fish and chips were delicious. My wife had brisket and hash and never thought this combo would work but enjoyed immensely. My hamburger was fantastic. Service was exceptional. read more

I was really excited to try the restaurant based upon the commercials. I ordered the brisket prime rib which was average. (In full disclosure, I'm kind of a brisket snob.) Additionally, the fries were really bland. The pies/desserts looked amazing. Overall, the ambiance is great and the service was decent. I will definitely try it again but won't order the brisket. read more

Route 99 - Bar area - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

I had been told about this place but hesitated to visit due to the cost of meals! My buddies were telling me it's worth it - that I wouldn't be disappointed! WELL! I finally gave in and not only were they being truthful, I also felt like I cheated myself. I had their biscuit and gravy breakfast with an addition of eggs and bacon; TREMENDOUS! I'm absolutely definitely coming again (and again and again...). Our server was Annette C. - full of hospitality. Thank you! read more

Prime rib or Chuck tender? I order prime rib end cut but I think I got instead chuck roast, don't know how to prove because I already eaten, please help,wasn't tender read more

Great service and generous ]portions of tasty food. A great place to enjoy a nice breakfast in a pleasant atmosphere read more

I have been here many times and have always received stellar service and food/drinks! Their menu is a little pricey, but you get what you pay for! Quality! They always feature multiple creative specials throughout the day and have AYCE spaghetti weekly. The rustic decor is so cool and their back patio is super chill! The owner is such a nice woman and truly cares for her employees. Heads up, if you head in on a weekend looking for breakfast, you may have a slight wait, but that's only because this place is very popular! Totally worth it though! read more

Went there last evening for the Prime Rib. OMG was it tender and cooked to perfection. We have been there before and have yet to have a bad meal, but last night sealed the deal and Route 99 is the real deal. The staff is always nice and welcoming. They are always ready to meet our needs. Next time you have a choice you must stop in and enjoy being spoiled. read more

I was so disappointed! I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was barely warm. The hollandaise sauce was congealed on it. The server offered to microwave it which would have ruin the poached eggs and make the English muffin hard. The potato cake was so good but I couldn't eat it because it was just too cold. Come on Route 99 I've been one of your best reviewers and tell all my friends how great you are. I did pay for it but my friend took it home to their kids. So disappointed! read more

Finally tried Route 99 after hearing so much about it and glad we did. Shared the cheeseburger and the Reuben. So delicious! Oddly enough- next time will order again with one patty on the side for the burger lol Service is friendly and helpful. read more

We try to eat here once a month(since we're old & eaters we have a lot of places to eat)and once again the service was fantastic, the food( I had the 99 Grill special w/a huge amount of meat on it....in fact I mostly ate my fries w/the good Chipotle sauce and so did my wife and took the rest home)she had the pulled pork and sweet potato fries. Fries are so much harder to enjoy at home but sure good when served hot. Our waiter was fantastic and kept checking on us and kept our soda/water glasses full. We sat in our usual booth near the kitchen but last time we were over by the bar and it was outstanding, also....large portions and served quickly w/excellent flavors...Can't go wrong here.......thanks again....PS If you want a good drink, esp whisky they have an outstanding menu. read more

I came here on a Friday evening with my family, and ordered clam chowder. It was a very long wait. Finally, the rest of my family got their food but it took them almost 30 minutes to come tell me that they were out of clam chowder. I said it was ok and ordered Mac and cheese instead. When it finally arrived, it was disgusting. It did not taste like cheese like all. I don't even know what it tasted like, but it was bad. On a positive note however, the staff was very apologetic and gave us free cinnamon rolls, but we were not happy with our eating experience. read more

How have I never been to this place. I hope you're lucky enough to get Mikalla as your waitress. She was awesome. Super helpful and friendly. The food was exceptional. I had a burger, the one with bacon, slaw and smoked cheddar. It was delicious. I chose chili for my side. Let me say it was the best chili I have EVER had. My husband had the Reuben. They house smoke the corned beef. Wow it was good. He ate the whole thing. We will be back... soon. It was so good, I forgot to take pictures. read more

The food here is amazing! Highly recommend their brisket or pulled pork sandwiches. Service was super sweet and helpful as well. Overall ambiance was a classic dinner that does breakfast and meats really well! Wish we lived nearby so we could try more of their food. read more

Route 99 - Breakfast sandwich, half a cinnamon roll, and a brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

Definitely some good food here but it's not for sensitive stomachs. Both my sister and I were feeling extremely heavy and a little gross a few hours after eating so we assumed they don't really focus on quality ingredients. We went for lunch. The place was packed which is always a great sign as this is a pretty popular place. read more

Amazing food. Had no desire to cook tonight but also didn't want to go to a chain restaurant . Found this place online and I'm so glad we decided to try it. The service was awesome and everyone was extremely friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

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