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    Shelly's Route 66 Cafe

    4.5 (57 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Today was our first time seeing the menu at Shelly's and at first glance things looked pretty decent. I was not expecting too much from this restaurant though, it's just too small, for a full service restaurant. Remember that this place was originally a Dairy Queen from the 1950's. Size is important for a good quality restaurant. The first thing is the staff is nice and friendly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The experience of the cooking staff was an experience that was not what I expected but it happens wherever you eat. Sometimes it goes wrong sometimes it's good, the omlet was not cooked properly and still had runny eggs in it. The biscuits and gravy were spot on and my wife's sunny side up was cooked properly. Overall we had a great time at Shell's and they served a great cup of coffee! We will be back to this little place everyone has a bad day

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    RunAway B.

    Cuba, Missouri --- Shelly's Cafe" (since 2012?) is a Route 66 neighborhood local favorite eatery ... owner operator "Shelly" workin' the grill next to grill-master "Willis" (real sorry about the blurry pic Willis ) ... my breakfast "Stack" was enormous & tasty-riffic PLUS great presentation ... "Been There, Seen It, Done It" over the years of traveling Historic Route 66 (5 times) and always look forward to the Shelly Cafe smiles ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! ... and will return 07.17.20

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    Kristin A.

    Tiny cafe in a tiny town. 95% locals yet you're made to feel welcomed. Patrons told us to grab a seat when we walked in. I got the vibe everyone knew everyone and this is the place for locals to catch up on the latest. Our server was attentive, establishment is not large but works. Food was absolutely delicious. I had blueberry pancakes that didn't even need syrup, son destroyed his bacon and cheese omelet with hash browns and toast, and spouse got ham steak and eggs with American fries. We usually go to Lebanon for another delicious diner but we just found another great place to change it up.

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    William C.

    We stayed in the oldest operating hotel on Route 66 located nearby for a night. Before we headed out we had breakfast at Shelly's. Great staff and food at a great price. A lot of character inside and out. Parkings no problem and we plan on stopping by next time we head down Route 66.

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    Wanda H.

    Once again, breakfast all day! Bacon was awesome. Nice thick cut, not the thin stuff you get some places. Eggs cooked perfectly. Biscuit was GREAT. Service was pretty good and prices were reasonable. Strange layout to get to the restroom, but oh well....

    Maria O.

    What a fun restaurant on Route 66. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered the daily special and pancakes (order the sausage for sure- slightly spicy). Both were delicious.

    Half order of biscuits and gravy with hash browns

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    5 years ago

    Cute cafe with fun decor and THE BEST homemade biscuits I've ever had! We'll definitely be back when we're in the area. Great service too!

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    This is a charming little restaurant with homemade biscuits and homemade Chile etc. it is a great local place and friendly staff.

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    Great diner with awesome food! Third time and each visit has been very good. Great menu selection for breakfast and lunch!

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