Rod Swisshelm
Well, here it is…a diner along Route 66 that takes you back in time. 4-5 booths, 3 tables in the middle of the room, and counter service. We were greeted when we came in and told we could sit anywhere. Menus are at the table. Fast service from a friendly server that is obviously from the area and knows most of the regulars. Ordered a burger and the pork sandwich. Both were delicious! Kind of entertaining to step back in time and have great food. We were travelling so may not get back but if we were ever in the area we would make this a destination. On side note, if you need to use the restroom they will yell to the cooks that someone is coming through and tell you that everything is hot ‘cuz you go through the kitchen to get there.
… moreThomas Price
Tried this place for breakfast around 10am . Gotta say the reviews I’ve seen and heard do not match , what I’ve experienced.
Lunch the burgers and onions are great.
It’s a very tiny place. Just to let you know. They only serve can sodas not fountain .
Service was great . 2 lady’s checked on us multiple times.
Daughter ordered 2 egg bacon breakfast with hash browns and wanted a pancake.
What she received was 2 eggs over easy , 3 pieces of bacon, NO hash browns and 2 decent size pancakes.
She didn’t wanna complain as she got extra pancakes instead of hash browns $11.99
I ordered half potato delight with 2 eggs over easy ( came out over medium) with toast and 1/2 biscuits and gravy
The plate was just MEH
Biggest complaint was , my plate arrived and I was told the toast and b&g was right behind
5 mins later I got my b&g but no toast , I inquired about said toast , took another 2 mins
I like to dip my toast .
The biscuit was soft and fluffy , the gravy has no flavor . Lots of salt n pepper . It may have had one bite of sausage , not even sure .
$30 for 2 people for just meh breakfast.
If I come back again , it’ll be for the onion rings
… moreShannan Witherspoon
Very small place but has lots of Route 66 memorabilia and atmosphere. They run a special most days but we went for the handbreaded Pork Tenderloin sandwich. The sandwich was very thick, not flattened out to mostly breading. You get fries, salad or chips for $11.99 but pay an extra dollar and get their hand breaded onion rings for your side! The waitress was attentive and order came out fresh and hot without too much of a wait. They also make up cinnamon rolls and a couple of other pie like desserts but sandwich was very filling so no need for dessert. We will definitely be back. Great experience and great food. We were there about 1:30 pm on Tuesday and sat right down at 1 of 5 booth seating. There was also counter seating, fun experience for the kids.
… moreShelly Eutsler
My daughter and I stopped in for pie but ended up with fried mushrooms instead. They were fresh out of the fryer and very tasty. All the staff were very friendly.
… moreAndy Simmons
Classic old school diner. Burger was good. Looked to be hand pressed. Onion rings were very good. Definitely want to get a dessert next time. Only down side is no fountain drinks, soda is available but cans. Great spot on Route 66!
… moreSharon Hartmann
Great, home style diner! Has a counter and booths and a few tables. Very popular place so there may be a short wait to sit. Excellent customer service. Lunch menu includes open face roast beef sandwiches and daily specials. Great hamburgers. Delicious desserts. Pepsi products.
… moreMichael Buettner
First time and I will certainly be back again as it is now among my favorite burger places. Great food and wonderful staff
… moreKylie StJohn
College Street Cafe offers a cozy home feel with great home cooked meals. My favorite is the classic cheese burger with fried okra! Each day they have meal and desert specials, there blueberry cheesecake a delicious!
… moreJason Hansen
I had a great breakfast at College Street Cafe, and their country fried steak was the real star! The portion was huge, with crispy breading and a creamy, tasty gravy that nailed it. Toss in some golden hashbrowns, sunny-side-up eggs, and perfectly toasted bread, and it was a killer meal. My wife had the deep-fried French toast—crisp on the outside and perfect inside—and it was a total win with that sweet powdered sugar dusting. The place has a cozy vibe, and the downtown Springfield spot is super convenient. Can’t wait to hit it up again—5 stars all the way!
… moreHeather White
This super-cute diner on the Mother Road is a good place to stop if you’re hungry and driving Route 66. From our experience, they almost seem to cater more to locals after dark than tourists, as we felt they assumed that we were familiar with the menu. On the night we went, the service was terrible. The waitress sat down at the last table and scrolled her phone for an extended amount of time before coming to get our order, admitting that she’d “forgotten about us.” Had it not been for this, I’d have given them 5 stars for the retro diner appearance and atmosphere. The food was all right; sadly, we did not save room for some of their delicious-looking pies. All in all, I am not sad that we stopped, and I might try it again.
I’ll bet that the joint is hopping in the daytime.
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