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ELEVEN CITY DINER
JOLIET ROUTE 66 DINER
1112 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
22 W Clinton St, Joliet, IL
The Eleven City Diner, a Chicago staple for deli standards and American fare, is the perfect spot to kick off your culinary road trip across The First Hundred Miles. This classic diner still offers old fashioned counter service, complete with a throw-back soda fountain serving up delectable egg creams and ice cream sodas. This historic red brick building features a selection of outdoor dining alongside it’s impeccably decorated interior, complete with white subway tile and a unique blackboard menu. On the menu, you’ll find in-house smoked meats, a full breakfast, their famous deli sandwiches and ice cream treats, as well as a fully stocked bar. Eleven City Diner’s slogan is ‘What You Don’t Eat…Take Home!’, so you’re sure to leave with some leftovers for the road.
If great service and an old school family restaurant atmosphere is what you’re looking for, you’ve found it here at the Joliet Route 66 Diner. Located on the first floor of the historic Hotel Plaza, right along the original alignment of Route 66, you’ll be transported back in time thanks to the diner’s collection of signs, Mother Road memorabilia and old fashioned service counter. On the menu you’ll find all the diner classics, home-style cooking and daily specials, all at reasonable rates. So if you’re looking to fill up after a long day of driving, or just grab a quick coffee before returning to the road, a trip to the Joliet Route 66 Diner is sure to be a memorable stop-over.
Travel The First Hundred Miles
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