Ideally this is how every diner should be doing it. Great Customer Service, old school Route 66 Ambiance, great medium rare on a 8 oz sirloin steak, perfect sunny side up eggs, and home potatoes. By far a top favorite diner on route 66 with truck parking next door. If this place opened in around San Gabriel, it will probably get more traffic than Norms in Whittier, CA. read more

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Stopped here while charging my Tesla. They've got a few chargers right in the parking lot, which makes it super convenient. It was lunchtime, so I headed inside, and I'm glad I did! The place is a cute little spot decorated with an old-timey western theme that fits the vibe perfectly. The staff was friendly and quick to greet me. I ordered the jalapeño burger with onion rings (small upcharge, but totally worth it). The burger was delicious and the onion rings were perfectly crispy. Service was fast too -- I'm guessing they're used to people popping in for a quick bite while their car charges. I don't know much about Needles, but this spot makes an excellent lunch stop, especially if you're driving through and need to top off your battery. Would definitely stop here again! read more

Best damn pot roast sandwich I've ever had. Add the potato salad and pickles and you're about to enter the heaven gates! Get em cowboy ! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - American Near Me - Needles, California

On our way to Vegas on Route 66. Found this place to have brunch. Friendly staff and we were seated right away. Ordered chicken fried steak and breakfast burrito. Everything tasted good, not salty and greasy. The chicken fried steak is not the ground beef. The steak is a bit tough. Overall, it's good. But not a place we'll be back if we're in the area. The place is clean with rustic western decorations and plenty of parking. read more

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Down home cooking roadside stop with a touch of nostalgia. The signature pot roast skillet doesn't disappoint. Good portion size and some toast that I didn't see in description. Great food, service and atmosphere. read more

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It's a cozy place, and you can charge your EV simultaneously. First time - approximately $34 * Steak & Eggs (8oz hand cut sirloin) with potatoes & side of biscuit with homemade gravy $22.99 * Full stack pancakes $8.99 Steak was cooked perfectly and oh-so tender. Serena was very bubbly and attentive. We will be back. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - American Near Me - Needles, California

Food is delicious, the ambiance is chill and vintage. The servers are very attentive, great customer service. Definitely a must stop if traveling The Mother Road. read more

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Always wanted to stop in, finally did. The interior is super cute and what you would expect from a cute Route 66 type diner. The service was excellent, Lori H our server was kind and attentive. The food was really good. We tried the cinnamon roll French toast and the pot roast melt with fries. The cinnamon roll French toast was delicious and definitely recommended. The pot roast melt was a solid diner style sandwich. The bread on the sandwich was perfectly toasted, not soggy or greasy. The pot roast was tender, in my opinion the sandwich overall lacked some pizazz but it still was good enough to clear my plate. The French fries were delicious and fried perfectly, nice and warm. Definitely worth a stop in here! read more

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Great spot! Stopped by here on our way home from Texas and were happy we did. Service was awesome and food was just as good!

This is a popular place on Route 66 and we were seated immediately. They were about half full and you could tell from surrounding conversations mostly locals. Our server was very friendly and very attentive. Our food arrived hot and did not disappoint. The portion sizes were ample and very filling. My chorizo was made to perfection and even the tortillas were homemade. My friend said his skillet with the pot roast was amazing but the biscuit and gravy tasted out of a can. The place is full of memorabilia from the Route 66 days and they play laid back days. Enjoy if you pass through. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Chorizo and beans - American Near Me - Needles, California

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Traveling back to CA from Lake Havasu. Always wanted to stop at the Wagon Wheel. Route 66 has some wonderful nostalgic places to experience. We We're not disappointed. Our server, Jennifer, was so nice. Our meals came out quickly and piping hot. Loved the old school ambiance. Definitely recommend to anyone traveling this highway. read more

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The people are very friendly. I had the Belgium waffles, bacon and eggs fresh coffee, old school vibe country western for sure lotta cool memorabilia and the service was fast. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Two friends in the front of the wagon wheel after breakfast - American Near Me - Needles, California

Cute and kitschy diner on historic Route 66 with easy access from the 40. Take a break from your drive and settle into the comfortable booths to enjoy some tasty classics. Their specialty is their pot roast, which was quite tasty and tender. They offer it in several dishes either as a stand alone plate, sandwich, or burrito. I enjoyed it in the Cowboy burrito which came with a hearty side of hash browns. Our main waiter was friendly, but some of the other staff seemed a little rushed/cranky. We had to ask for the salsa and a few other things, but everything worked out and we had a lovely meal. read more

Great place to grab lunch and charge the car (in their parking lot). The place is rustic filled with Route 66 and alien paraphernalia. Fortunately, we arrived after the lunch crowd. Friendly service. You can order breakfast or lunch. We ordered Cornbeef Hash with biscuit and gravy and Eggs Ranchero. Everything was delicious and filling. read more

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Absolutely love this place!! Always stop here after a river trip. The food is amazing, the staff is even better. Greasy little diner with mimosas! Cool atmosphere and easy access to parking and getting on and off the road read more

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Whenever we're on a road trip from Cali to Arizona, Wagon Wheel is a great spot for some honest grub. The latest visit was satisfying, as usual. Service friendly, food came fast and tasted great. Prices are fair, too. I had the chicken fried steak with green beans and baked potato. The green beans were cooked perfectly, not mushy which can happen in diner type restaurants. Wife got a patty melt and sweet potato fries. All delicious! We will be back. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Patty melt - American Near Me - Needles, California

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Great spot for a bite We tried 2 Wagon Wheel house specialties the roast beef with mash potatoes and the chicken fried steak and they were both fantastic. Had some room for something sweet so we tried the cherry and peach pie with ice cream and both those pieces were just excellent. A must try support small business read more

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Came by as we were traveling along Route 66. I ordered the Burger Mushroom and Potato Salad and husband ordered the Roast Beef plate. They sure gave a big portion. My burger was good with the mushroom sauce, my husband enjoyed his plate. Our waitress was friendly. The decor was mostly with train memorabilia . Needles was the gateway to California and was a transcontinental hub for trains back in the late 1800. read more

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We were passing through Needles, stomachs growling, and looking for a local spot. We initially drove right past this spot not even thinking of stopping here, but the statue of a screaming gorilla on their roof caught my attention. I'm so glad it did. When you first walk in, you're greeted by a quirky little shop before finding the restaurant. We were quickly seated and attended to -- our server was really friendly and super efficient. Our food came out really fast as well. We tried: - Pot Roast Sandwich: SO GOOD and very hearty. The meat was tender, salted, and really juicy, the horseradish was perfect. There was nothing remotely healthy about this sandwich and that was perfectly fine. - Chicken Fried Steak: Super generous portions! The gravy was definitely flour-heavy, but was very tasty. It was a little too salty for my taste but my husband and teenager both ordered this and absolutely devoured their meals. - Kid's Spaghetti: Super basic but it is a kid's menu item. My child got the meatballs with it, which brought the price up like $4 but they definitely tasted homemade and it was his favorite part, so hey. Definitely worth the visit if you're traveling the 40. read more

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Needles, Ca. Well this was sure a surprise. Stoped in for lunch while the car was charging. We thought that the place looked old and a bit run down from the outside, so I was forming some projected opinions based on the looked of the exterior. Upon entry and noting the old and divey decor I was ready to skip lunch and just have cheese and crackers out in the car. Stephanie encouraged me to at least see if there might be something on the menu I would like, so we sat. The whole place is full of knick knacks, typically they would be covered in a blanket of dust, but here they are clean. Someone's job is to dust all those things. Our server arrived with waters and menus quickly. We both ordered the brisket omelet. It arrived and just looked gorgeous. The first bite told the story of the delicious creation of the cook (Chef?) that was to be enjoyed. Wonderful tender brisket with smoked chilies accompaniment. A single seared Sorrento lay atop the dish, so I took a little bite and felt the fire, this was the real deal. I could not eat the whole thing. The coffee was good and packed a buzz. I look forward to our next visit. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Inside - American Near Me - Needles, California

Restaurant was recommended by hotel and he was spit on! Pros: dogs allowed! We were traveling w/small dog and he sat under INSIDE table w/us Salad we had was large and more than enough for 2 adults Zucchini sticks were fantastic! Hand sliced and breading not heavy. Asked if air fried and I must have offended waitress but they were not greasy or overly thick w/breading. Zucchini was crisp and delicious! A little gift shop when u first enter so staff may not notice your there for test-- just keep walking towards restaurant area and they'll see you. Lighting was good. Comfy booths/tables. Staff over the top! Cons: no bar. read more

This is classic diner food with a classic diner / truck stop ambiance. Service was a little slow, but the place was slammed for breakfast on a Sunday. Hubby had a chicken fried steak with eggs and home fries and I had a single biscuit with gravy and home fries. Food was good, but could use a little up tick in flavor, specifically the steak and the gravy could use a bit of salt. Both came out a little bland in our opinion. We prefer our home fries a bit more crispy, but these had great flavor and you can add peppers and onions if you like. They have some of the fluffiest biscuits and eggs were perfectly cooked. Great place for breakfast in Needles. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Chicken fried steak and eggs, biscuit and gravy with home fries. - American Near Me - Needles, California

Traveling through Needles California on a long road trip on April 26, 2025. Decided to break up my road time by visiting a local restaurant. This was an excellent choice. It's a very fun place. Staff is accommodating, lots of interesting decor. I had a Lunch special, which was a half sandwich with fries, and soup. The soup with cheddar with jalapeño and it was absolutely terrific! The jalapeño was just the right amount, a little bit of zing but not overwhelming. Grilled cheese sandwich and fries, is a nice way to get off the road for a while but not go back out there bloated and tired. It may seem a little bit high to give this five star rating, but it's unique, fun, and a long way from anything else. I applaud their effort that it takes to stay in business here I'm gonna make it a regular visit on my stops through from now on read more

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Fun decorating all throughout the restaurant. Also has a small gift shop. The service was also great. Our server was on her game. I had high hopes for the breakfast but was a little bit disappointed or maybe I lighter word for disappointment because it wasn't super bad. The chicken fried steak was way too chewy. I've never had one that I didn't love but I would definitely try an omelette instead. Also did a side of biscuits and gravy and those were just OK. The best tasting part was my son's kids French toast. Good quick off the road stop on the way home. read more

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Actually, 4.5 stars. The Wagon Wheel is a delightful, fun filled stop in a tiny, hot desert town whose main attraction is being near the California-Arizona border alongside the Colorado River. The servers are delightful, the food was great, the prices were quite reasonable. The locals love it, and so do the tourists who are lucky enough to discover this gem, for its quirky, humorous Old West ambiance, much as if it had been kidnapped from Knotts' Berry Farm. A quaint gift shop and an old Prospector sitting on a wooden bench (apparantly fondly known as Pappy) are the first things to catch your eye as you walk in. The decor is adorable. The kids' burger was actually the star of the show. It had everyone at our table drooling and begging for a taste. It came with a freshly baked, beautiful bun and a "superb" (to quote the 12 year old grandson) 1/3 lb patty with beautiful grill marks and excellent flavor. This came with a large plateful of fries. The burger was such a hit that we ordered a second one to go. In reality, it never made it out the door. Three merciless adults shamefully vacuumed that baby down before it got a chance to cool. MUST HAVE THIS AGAIN! Fresh cheddar biscuits, hot out of the oven. Haven't had such light, beautiful biscuits in decades. We had to wait an extra 15 minutes for them to come out of the oven, but it was worth the wait. Clam chowder. After all, it WAS Friday. The chowder was OK, not great. Creamy and plenty of clams. Chicken Fried Steak. A nice sized, pounded steak with a crisp coating and a creamy bacon flavored gravy. It came with lumpy (!) mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Very respectable, better than most. There was enough for 2 to share. Meatloaf dinner. Did not meet Mr. B's expectations, which are pretty high, but I could not drag out of him the reason why. Bland? Apple pie. I suspect they must bake their own. The crust was excellent, very delicate, and crumbled in your mouth. The apples were tart and slightly firm. I really enjoyed the lightly sweetened filling with a hint of cinnamon. If you are looking for a solid diner that serves food mostly made from scratch, this is the place! Their very extensive menu is torturously filled with All-American, comfort-food. This was a near-perfect meal that makes us want to return to try more. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Friendly waitress! Great place for the kids. - American Near Me - Needles, California

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A very cool place to stop to eat. Enjoyed the Western theme. The food was really good. Tasty burgers and sandwiches. Their ranch dressing was really good. The waitress was friendly and her service was on point. read more

I've been in here twice now to eat & their food is sooo yummy! My last visit was on 07/29/2024 around noon while on my way back to Vegas with my friend after we spent 3 nights in Lake Havasu. It's on your way back to Vegas. From my past photos it looks like we both ordered the same breakfast dishes...lol I've had their breakfast sandwich on a croissant with ham, egg & cheese. It's soooo tasty! My friend got the Wagon Wheel Chili omelet that he enjoyed. This past visit he got the biscuits & gray & he didn't like it. He said the biscuit was very dry & it sure looked like it was. First visit I got toast with "fake" butter but that was tasty. I wanted a grilled bagel but they don't serve them there. I wanted a soda water but the waitress said they were out of C02 but offered me Pepsi soda products. I was a little confused on how they're out of C02 but have it for soda? We both just went with water & we both thought it tasted gross. Our food came out super fast this visit, I swear within like 5 minutes, how AMAZING! Love their cute little gift shop, has a bunch of cute stuff in there. I did buy stuff on my first visit but nothing on this visit. I love their WW T-shirts that they wear & wanted to buy one for my brother but their shirts are unorganized on the rack. You have to find the tag in the neckline to see what size it is & thats just too time consuming. The ladies bathroom could use a makeover. Old & has a weird stink to it & not from bodily fluids...lol You definitely have to stop in here if you're in the area & hungry. They serve breakfast ALL day & have other food items to choose from that aren't breakfast. Our waitress was Roxy who was nice, very attentive & checked on us more than once. This is great waitressing! I think she may have even been our waitress on our first visit too?? Thanks for a great experience & delicious food! read more

Came here for a quick bite to eat for late dinner before heading to Lake Havasu... The server was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a nice old-town vibe on historic Route 66. I had the meatloaf with double the veggies and skipped the mashed potatoes; it was home-style cooking, and I loved it! BF had the southwest chicken salad and enjoyed it as well. I'd be here if I lived closer and definitely recommend it. read more

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The Wagon Wheel is a cafe in Needles you can see it when getting off the fwy. The restaurant has been in Needles for years. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is sold. Our party had biscuit and gravy, Belgium Waffle and eggs, and a turkey melt. Belgium waffle breakfast fluffy waffle would definitely order again. Turkey melt with avocado was the bomb. Definitely order again. The biscuit and gravy was bland the waitress mentioned the person who normally makes the Harvey was out that morning. Two out of three isn't bad at all. Our waitress was the best very friendly let us know the specials and talked about the menu. Make this a stop if in the area or on hwy 40. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Wagon Wheel waiting area with the town's favorite. - American Near Me - Needles, California

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I've been coming here for years. The food is so good that we plan our stops between CA and NM so we can stop at least once here. Great diner food - my fav is chicken fried steak or chicken. But, this also one of the few diners that I'll eat cooked veggies from - all fresh, all yummy. The servers are friendly and quick, and the Route 66 decorations are fun to check out. Absolutely worth planning around if you're on the 40 read more

Decor was Route 66 memorabilia. Servers were all friendly and professional. We went to lunch on a Monday and business was booming. Food was great, hubby had chicken fried steak which was good. I had Monte Cristo sandwich which was excellent. Why the gorilla on the roof? Who knows? read more

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Good down home food made with fresh ingredients and served with love and attention. Good rest stop for Hwy 40 travelers. Clean rest rooms too! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Ultimate Croissant sandwich with potato salad. Very good! - American Near Me - Needles, California

Place was ... interesting. Service was slow, waitress apparently spends most of her time in the kitchen. Fries were very good!! Hamburger was enormously overcooked. read more

Great food and service. Always thought about trying it! Met our BIL and sister there! Everyone enjoyed it. Will be back! read more

Interesting, eclectic, fun, and good food! This place is a 'find' in the literal food desert among the scrub brush in Needles, right at the California-Arizona border. The place has been around awhile and very down to earth and unpretentious. I especially appreciated that there were several local folks eating here, so it's not just a tourist stop off the highway. The menu is quite extensive, and I chose the pot roast melt for a late lunch. I got it with a side of potato salad. The sandwich was tasty, fresh, and well prepared. They didn't skimp on anything, and the bread, toasted, was perfect to hold it all together. The potato salad tasted homemade and was exceptional. Overall, it was an excellent meal. I had an iced with it, and it came in an oversized tumbler. The wait staff was very friendly and professional and on top of everything. I was amazed at how well organized they were with it seeming effortless. Plus, they seemed to enjoy their jobs. You may not be staying in the area, but I highly recommend this place for a meal if you're passing through... you might not find better for a couple hundred miles, either direction! read more

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A fun place to stop in for breakfast, which is served all day. Omlette was was good and the special--pecan pancakes--was really good. It's an old timey place, so be prepared for that. Was busy on a Sunday, but the staff were attentive and the food came quickly. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the water tasted "funny" like a filter needed to be replaced. The coffee tasted that way too. Be prepared to pay $50 for the breakfast for two, as that seems to be the way it is all over the country and this place is no exception. It really adds up especially when coffee is $3.50. read more

Service was fantastic ... and we went with her recommendation of Pot Roast sandwich, fries, and a side of potato salad. DELISH!! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Wagon Wheel fun interior! - American Near Me - Needles, California

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Everything went well! The food was great, our server, Dana, was amazing, and the ambiance was incredible! It had an old west feel to the place. I would go here again and again! read more

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I had to leave this review for the Wagon Wheel Restaurant I visited on Thursday! The waitress was perfect, Great Service, and I asked her what sandwich she would recommend, she told me the Club Sandwich was very good! So I ordered the Club sandwich and the Homemade Potato Salad, I can't begin to tell you how delicious this sandwich & potato salad was, it has been a long time since I have actually had a lunch this Good!!! I'm telling you, if you're going through Needles, CA, make the Wagon Wheel Restaurant a must to stop for lunch, dinner or breakfast! You will not be disappointed... On a scale of 1 to 10, this place is a solid 15!!! I mean in every department... read more

Overall the ambiance was really neat and service was good as well. If you like sweet barbecue sauce, then you would love the meatloaf skillet. For us however, the sauce was just way too sweet for us. The grilled taco meat was shredded beef, which resembled pot roast. I got chips and salsa and a salsa tasted homemade. read more

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