My son loves the burgers and fries here but the service is so-so at best. They always seat us at the first table on the left which is so noisy we can't hear each other talk because it's next to the kitchen and the servers are yelling out gossip about their weekends. I ordered the sweet potato fries for $5.99. It was a tiny portion and they were so overcooked they were a nasty brown color and no longer tasted even remotely like sweet potatoes. Very gross experience. read more

Stopped here after being trapped on the 40 all day. Food was quick and delicious. Plus the water was so good and ice cold!

Average restaurant if your looking for all kinds of food try them out. Got the sampler was alright Got the chicken sandwich was alright read more

Was not expecting such deliciousness! I got the California burger and devoured every bite! French fries were cooked to perfection. Hubby got the Santa Fe skillet and enjoyed it. Ordered the Mac and cheese for my son which was Kraft from a box but I'm not complaining because it was was still hot and yummy Our server was so sweet and so accommodating to our very antsy 2.5 year old! Would definitely come back on our next trip to AZ! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - American Near Me - Needles, California

Excellent service but the food was just average not what we expected. Very friendly atmosphere and nice little souvenir store.

Great food and great service. Had pork chops and my wife had a sandwich both were delicious

Ordered breakfast and dinner to go. At first sight of advertisement off the freeway you would think just another "get off the freeway and get a quick meal" and if you think that way, then just go to McDonald's or Jack in the Box. But no, I had to spend the night in Needles and I wanted to give Wagon Wheel a try for dinner take out. I looked at the menu and pictures on yelp and wow, it looks as if whatever you want, they will custom make it for you. But I wanted to go by pictures and I saw the meatloaf sandwich looked good and my wife was surprised to see they had albacore tuna melt. So that's what we ordered. I had to use Google to find the Restaurant and found a bright yellow building with loads of parking plus parking for semis and trailers and cars with travel trailers. I was amazed that there was only 1 Cook and one waitress doing all the orders. When I paid my bill I noticed someone on my left sitting down, he started to wave and I started to talk but found he was one of the locals, ha, caught me by surprise, his name is Pappy. Ok, the service was fast and the cooking was fast, at first thought I was thinking quantity not quality... wrong.. the meals were excellent, the experience was excellent with great customer service. My vacation completed with this restaurant being the best visit of all eateries. So if passing by, you truly need to stop by. read more

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5.18.21 A nice little country place that looks much older than it actually is . Busy bt has lots of tables, no social distancing because Arizona, the wait staff all wears masks and are quick and accurate plus friendly . Several of us went in a group recently for breakfast and later dinner, everyone's food was good, not greasy etc. . O.K. coffee too . Right off the i40 interstate, use the West Broadway exit . -Nate read more

Route 66 theme - enjoyable, classic American dining food stop. The meatloaf was flavorful, and the crispy chicken wrap with bacon was great. Friendly and attentive waitress. read more

So happy to have found this place in the middle of nowhere. I'm from Houston where food is exceptionally good. So to find Wagon wheel and experience pretty decent food I'm satisfied. Ate the breakfast but my team had other options and no one complained. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - The strawberry pancakes with eggs sausage and grits - American Near Me - Needles, California

Food and atmosphere were great. Our waitress was more interested in talking with friends than taking care of us. Other waitresses though were busy, pleasant and checking on their customers. read more

Service was fast. Quaint little place. Clean restrooms. Had Patty melt was cooked perfect

Came here for dinner and order food at 7:07pm and the food came at 7:25pm and it was so good and we got full :)

Family owned and serving breakfast all day. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We also enjoyed the decor and the music. This is a great place to stop for a burger if you're in town! read more

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

Excellent cherry pie and always fine service and a good meal. It is what it is and that is why it is five stars. Reliable, proven meals, and a Coors light. What more does one really require on a hot afternoon in Needles. read more

I don't know what these one star Whiners are talking about. The service and food was excellent. We will be back. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - American Near Me - Needles, California

We were on the road and hungry and decided to try The Wagon Wheel. We weren't disappointed. I had the open-faced pot roast sandwich which was excellent. The gravy was very good. And the beef melted in my mouth. My wife had the pork chops, which she thought were ok, but the apple sauce that came with them was homemade and extremely tasty. We didn't have room for pie, but it looked great. If we are ever in Needles again, we will definitely stop at The Wagon Wheel Restaurant. read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - At the Wagon Wheel Restaurant Needles, CA. - American Near Me - Needles, California

We stopped in for breakfast and had two different skillets - both were really delicious. Neither needed salt or pepper, which is a rarity for this type of establishment. The restaurant was really cool with a lot of Route 66 memorabilia. The service is where they lose a star. One of the orders they delivered to the table was completely wrong and had to be sent back. My son was halfway done with his by the time my correct order came out. Also, we weren't offered any beverage refills, nor were we offered a discount for the error. I chalk it all up to just a busy day for them, though, and would absolutely go back if I were ever in the area again. But I won't be, because it was 110 degrees there today, so no thank you. read more

Easy place to have a good dinner after a long day driving Pull in enjoy a family place Chicken Fried Steaks and Great green beans !!! Dinner as good Friendly people! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Fun decor - American Near Me - Needles, California

For a place in the middle of nowhere, this is on our list to stop for a meal. The moving mannequin at the entrance is startling, no matter how many times I've passed him. Our first time (we've been twice so far) made our whole trip! We happened upon all-you-can-eat fish and chips night. Their battered Alaskan cod was juicy and thick, worth the extra calories of fried goodness. I'd like their tartar sauce recipe (or know what bottle it came out of) - it's zippy! The server was friendly and eager to help. The decor will keep you busy just looking around while waiting for the food to arrive, which is faster than we expected. Don't let the exterior fool you because inside is air conditioned and cozy for a break in your travels. PS to the ladies, use the restroom near the entrance instead of at the back of the restaurant if you want to use the sink in private (the back one shares with the dudes). read more

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What a fun space! Pleasantly surprised - great doors, great energy, great prices! We had the eggs and chorizo and the breakfast croissant sandwich! We will be back when in the area! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - American Near Me - Needles, California

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No wonder it's been open since 1955! We stumbled upon it because Route 66 Pizza wasn't open when it said they were. The Pot Roast Melt was unbelievable! I ordered it with au jus, and it came with horseradish on the side which was very good also. The potato salad was better than my homemade, so I had to get some extra 'to go'. Even the brand name sodas from the fountain were mixed to perfection. Our waitress was Zandra and she was wonderful. The atmosphere is casual, so if you're traveling, you can feel right at home. read more

Hubby and I stopped in for lunch due to the review score. I won't be returning. I ordered the pot roast open faced sandwich. It had too much black pepper in it to the point my mouth was burning. After our waiter dropped off our food, we never saw him again, otherwise i would have sent the food back. He never refilled my small glass of iced tea or water, never came back to ask how our food was. We never saw him again until he dropped off the check. Hubby had a hamburger that was very dry. I don't know how on earth this restuarant has such high reviews. The food was terrible. I had a stomach ache all the way back to So Cal from the heavy use of black pepper. It was so bad, I couldn't even tell how the food tasted. Never again! read more

Stopped here for some food on our drive from Long Beach to Flagstaff. It was exactly what we needed. Comfy booths and comfort food.

Wagon Wheel has been a Needles staple for decades. Fast friendly service. Good food and entertaining decor. Love the gift shop

This was an amazing place! And our service was just as amazing! Serena recommended the Pot Roast which our group had 2 ways ... both super enjoyable and great portions. Serena's customer service was the best ... always smiling - attentive and even helped with our friend's meal which needed to be gluten free! read more

Wagon Wheel Restaurant - Our bunch of ladies! Just headed to Sin City! - American Near Me - Needles, California

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Great slice of Americana. Good food, pleasantly presented. Lots of regulars along with many I-40 travelers. My "go to" place.

Cute spot, good food, and STELLAR service. We were passing through the area on the last leg of a week long road trip and stopped in on a whim. Our waiter (Matt? Sorry! It's been a couple weeks and I can't be sure) was an absolute sweetheart. Beyond friendly and an expert waiter & team member. His interactions with other guests and team members were top notch. My partner had the country fried steak, which neither of us had had before. Pretty tasty. The house fries and biscuit were also good. I got the croissant sandwich, and it hit the spot. We'll be back! read more

Great food, and great service. We stopped going west and a week later heading east. Any trip putting us through Needles will result in a stop here regardless of the time of day! read more

I love the Wagon Wheel! Whenever we're heading East on the 40 we make a point to drop in for a meal or even call an order in to pick up for the road. The food is consistently good, the service staff warm and engaging, the nostalgic Route 66 vibe lives on in perpetuity at the Wagon Wheel restaurant. read more

The restaurant was as tired as the waitress. We stopped in for breakfast and the food was okay- just nothing special.

A humble diner for your road trip. In Needles, CA it might as well also be your Historical Route 66 road trip. It's at this exit you'd take and head north and through the nearby border towards Bullhead City, AZ, so might as well stop in and take in a meal. Outside, there's plenty of parking, even some for RVs and truckers - but none on this visit today. Inside and before the dining area, is a gift shop full of assorted Needles goodies like t-shirts, books, and toys. We sat at the counter, but there is plenty of booth seating great for big traveling groups. Be sure to take in the charm of his Route 66 history. Old motor oil cans, license plates, street signs - there's all kinds of antiques everywhere. There's even photos of celebs who've come through - from what I remember, Zack Efron and some dude from Game of Thrones. The menu is huge with all kinds of breakfasts, sandwiches, steaks, and more. Today I went with the Pot Roast Skillet ($12.49) and it really hit the spot. It tasted like a homestyle Thanksgiving meal - pot roast mixed together with mashed potatoes, gravy, and mushrooms. Wagon Wheel's been open since the late seventies, and further back in the fifties it was a restaurant under a different owner. With the historic Route 66 in mind, this meal makes me think of all the wonder the rest of the route may hold. read more

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We just had the best meal for weary travelers. This place was recommended by our hotel. I was a little thrown off at first by the condition of the restaurant itself. It could use some updating. But the food was excellent! The service was wonderful. my husband had the chicken fried steak and he practically licked his plate. I had the chicken fajitas and they are hands-down the best fajitas I've had in a long time. read more

Food was great, service excellent and lots of friendly employees! Will definitely stop by again when traveling through Needles, Ca.

What a pleasant surprise! Great food, large servings, fun waitresses - all in a genuine Route 66 diner. We enjoyed diner so much we returned in the morning for breakfast. The Wagon Wheel has become one of our favorite stops on the way from LA to Flagstaff. read more

Always busy, for a good reason. The food is very good and the service is as well. They allow dogs inside for those that it matters to. Good comfort food at a reasonable price. "Try it, you'll like it!" read more

Friendly and fast service. Homemade ranch dressing is great with the fresh salad. We didn't care for the green beans at all being a bit soggy and tough. Excellent mashed potatoes and gravy. I had a fried chicken breast done perfectly. Next time I would have the gravy on the side as the chicken and potatoes were covered and a little to much for me. Excellent biscuits. My husband had the meatloaf and the taste was good but mushy texture. Potato salad was good. Nice drink selection. read more

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Best food and great services love this place try to stop every time we are going through needles ca

They don't keep their hours posted. Don't trust them to be open when you need them. Want coffee in the morning, find someplace else like across the street read more

Best burgers ever! And fine service provided by Jennifer. I had the California burger with homemade potato salad. It was amazing! The potato salad was just how my mom makes it. The other burger was Blue cheese burger with lots of crumbles. I especially liked that char broiled taste. I'm so glad we stopped in! I highly recommend this place! Oh and ask for Jennifer!!!! read more