Midpoint Cafe and Gift Shop

"We were passing and stopped to take some photos when Brenda, the owner, welcomed us inside despite closing 90 minutes earlier. What a star she is. She served us pie and water and hugged us both. I also was given a free Route 66 cap. We've met so many lovely American people on this Route 66 trip who've just been happy to sit and talk and we'll never forget them. Tony and Susan, UK."

"Great dining experience. The breakfast was delicious. The loaded hashbrowns are over the top with the green chili's. The menu is limited choices. Call Ahead to make sure kitchen is open, because they are currently short staffed. Though the server was busy but positively interactive with each table. The experience was wonderful. The atmosphere is Retro Vintage including the tables. The building was the inspiration to the building V8 Cafe in the movie Cars. Gift Shop attached. The location is the Midpoint between Santa Monica, CA and Chicago, IL, on the Old Route 66, Mother Road."

"What just happened??? We ordered a blueberry banana piece of pie to go (after eating a really good grilled cheese in the restaurant) and ate it in the car. That was THE BEST PIE I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE 🤯 I wish I had bought a whole one!! The waitress was very nice and friendly. Food arrived quickly. The menu is very simple. Not a lot of choices. You’re in a very small town with a very small staff. Please be understanding. The food is excellent and the pie is absolutely unbelievable!! It’s worth the stop The restaurant itself is adorable. It’s a step back in time to a visually stimulating era. I loved all of it. A customer had a birthday and the entire restaurant sang happy birthday 🥹🥰 The “vibe” here is wonderful The gift shop is full of great merchandise! I found a tin photograph of Cadillac Ranch for $15! I bought it and headed straight to the real location to see it in person. Now I have a keepsake that would not be available at the actual site This place had been on my list of places to go for years. I grew up in Holbrook. Both have history rich in Route 66 and were brought to life in the movie Cars. If you drive around town there are funny signs everywhere. It’s a tiny beautiful community. It would take 15 minutes top and be part of this wonderful experience you will never forget!!"

"We enjoyed an old diner lunch at the old Midpoint Cafe on Route 66! As senior citizens, it was like a walk back in time! We had burgers that had to have been a half pound with all the fixings, chips, cobbler, and soda. It has a gift shop too for souvenirs!"

"Stopped by on a Tuesday and they were closed. But that was okay! Still great to Check out the Midpoint of Rt 66! We walked over to the Dream Maker next door and had a great talk with the owner! They have a nice gift shop! Definitely stop in!"