Route 66 Cafe Menu
Welcome to Route 66 Cafe, a delightful gem located at 318 S Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL. This unassuming diner captures the heart of traditional American home cooking, inviting you to enjoy meals that are hearty and satisfying. Here, you won’t find any frills—just genuine, good food that comforts and nourishes.
The menu reflects the charm of classic diner fare, featuring a standout Breakfast Horseshoe and its smaller Pony version, celebrated by locals and visitors alike. Customers rave about the flavor-packed biscuits and gravy, and the diner-style vibe transports you to a nostalgic Americana experience.
With friendly service and a warm atmosphere, Route 66 Cafe isn’t just a meal; it's a memory. Whether you're a local or passing through, this cafe promises a welcoming taste of home. Make sure to stop by and savor the essence of down-home cooking!
Starters
Gumbo Or Chili
Handmade Pork Tamales
Bbq Shrimp
head on domestic shrimp, spicy, cajun style bbq sauce
Firecracker Calamari
lightly fried calamari tossed in spicy thai chili peppers
Mini Corn Dogs
ten bite sized versions of the texas state fair classic with a creole aioli for dippin
Crab Balls
six bite-sized crab cakes with a spicy remoulade
Chips & Salsa
Chips & Salsa With Queso
Nachos
chips, chili, queso, pico de gallo, crema, and jalapenos
Cantina Marina Famous Tacos
grilled fish, shrimp, or steak on a soft flour tortilla with onions and cilantro, crema and pico de gallo
Cantina Marina Famous Tacos
Salads
Cajun Greek Salad
mixed lettuce with kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, red onion, pepperoncini and cajun vinaigrette dressing
Cantina Salad
W/ Steak, Shrimp, Salmon Or Chicken
fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and onion, with choice of dressing
Side Salad
Crawfish Etouffee
crawfish tails in a spicy roux with white rice
Steak Y Papas
marinated skirt steak, grilled to order and served with our seasoned fries
Blackened Salmon
blackened with our own spice, served with mashed potatoes and broccoli
Jambalaya Pasta
chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage in a cajun cream sauce, served with garlic bread
Fried Fishermans Platter
catfish, shrimp, and crab balls served on a bed of fries with cole slaw
Chicken Fried Steak
texas classic served with mashed potatoes and jalapeno cream gravy
Entrees
Sandwiches
Blackened Crabcake Sandwich
spicy, pan-fried crabcake, with lettuce, tomato, onion and creole aioli on a garlic toasted bun
Fried Catfish
a whole catfish filet hand dusted with our own spicy crust and served with cocktail or tartar sauce
Chicken Breast Sandwich
blackened and topped with pepper jack cheese, with lettuce tomato and onion on a toasted kaiser roll
Bayou Burger
lb beef or veggie with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Blackened Salmon
with lettuce, tomato, and onion
East Texas Bbq Sandwich
slow smoked capital q bbq beef with mustard, pickles, and onion
