The Chili Parlor

First off, sitting on the town square it has great old America vibes. Secondly and most importantly…read moreto my stomach, the food specials were phenomenal! The Oktoberfest Burger is a must if you like sauerkraut, pretzel and burger. This is not your run of the mill burger. Also had the sloppy which hit all the right nostalgia points. The friendly service topped off a great experience like the whip cream on my float! Don't miss this stop along Route 66

A very historic and authentic Rt 66 classic. Get the delicious pharmacy patty melt and a hand…read morecrafted milk shake to go with it. They have a fully functional classic soda fountain where you can still get a phosphate.

Double Decker burger

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Original cabinetry and items

Lulu's Diner

4.4(197 reviews)

0.2 mi

Another wonderful family diner. The french toast I had was better than typical. I just wished they…read moreserved it with real butter instead of "butter spread." I am picky about that. Eggs were cooked well and the bacon was perfectly crisp for my taste. My wife had Bacon and eggs with VERY dry hashbrowns. A little disappointed with that. But ... Eggs and bacon were well cooked. Good service. Kept our coffee filled. Well done! We both like hometown, family roadside diners, and this place did not disappoint!

Stopped by this diner on a recent trip through the area and were delighted with our experience…read more The diner itself is bright and clean with huge windows and tall ceilings giving the place an open and airy vibe. The tables are comfortable with tables and booths available and everything has a classic diner feel. For my breakfast, I got their sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on sourdough which was large, flavorful, and filling. Truly, a classic breakfast sandwich in the best way. It came with a side of hashbrowns that were buttery and crispy Our server was a delightful, prompt, and friendly. Get to it!

Lulus Diner

French toast with bacon & scrambled eggs.

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Long Nine Junction

4.9(310 reviews)

0.7 mi

We had an amazing experience here today. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally greeted…read moreeveryone, which immediately set a welcoming tone. She even made a point to walk around and check on each table, making sure everything was perfect--that kind of attention really stood out. I ordered the Thai pork bowl, and it was absolutely packed with flavor--perfectly balanced with a little heat, a touch of sweetness, juicy pork, and a satisfying crunch from the coleslaw. The sauces tied everything together beautifully. My wife got the chicken ranch sandwich and couldn't stop raving about it. I took a bite myself and was seriously impressed. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, the bread was outstanding, and the candied bacon took it over the top--truly next-level. This sandwich was done right. To finish things off, we tried the oatmeal cream pie cookie, and it did not disappoint. It was soft, perfectly baked, and full of rich flavor. I even had to grab a side of that candied bacon to go--it was that good. We'll definitely be back.

The food is delicious. I had the Southwest bowl and the quality of the ingredients was shockingly…read moregood. Get the bread - you won't need it (the bowl is huge), but they make it and grill it and it is delicious. Get a cookie to have later (I ate mine over the course of 3 days). I recommend the chocolate peanut butter. The service is friendly and efficient. Ambience is okay. It's busy and the seating is a bit uncomfortable and tight, but they did maximize the utility of the space.

Oatmeal cream pie cookie

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Maldaner's Restaurant

4.0(212 reviews)

0.5 mi

Simply the very best of the best. 30 something years of going. It never disappoints. Michael is…read morestill simp,y the best

This place is terrific. We have eaten there three times in the past three years and it has been…read morefantastic every time. From the wedge salad with tomatoes that taste and feel like they were just picked from a warm summer garden and placed on your plate, to the sumptuous Beef Wellington to the special Haddock on garlic toast, everything was excellent. While we haven't eaten at every restaurant in America, we've eaten at more than a few, and Melander's stands out from them all for its ability to deliver a remarkable experience each time. Well done Chef!

Love the atmosphere!

6 Ounce Filet of Beef

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Firefly Grill

4.4(885 reviews)

72.9 mi

•$$$

Great farm to table food, innovative menus using on site grown vegetables and herbs. Rustic vibe…read morewith interesting photos. Chase was our waiter and was attentive and patient without being intrusive. We had fried green tomatoes, fish tacos, sweet corn rissoto, tomato basil soup, roasted vegetables, and sweet corn ice cream with sweet corn cake and blueberry compote. Delicious!

The service here is pretty good overall, but it took a while to get more ketchup and the check both…read moreafter the main food was delivered. The lunch specials were quite fantastic. The shrimp burger is served with very crispy fries that they use a coarse salt sparingly on which is exactly how I like it. The arugula salad that is served with the muffaletta is every bit as good as the sandwich it comes with. The muffaletta itself is quite savory and very delicious. It is a little on the salty side so be prepared with plenty of water, but the flavor is well worth this small sacrifice. Their outdoor seating area is an absolute gem and we had a wonderful table here with a great view of trees and the pond nearby.

Bar area

Crispy honey glazed chicken on a bed of whipped potatoes.

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Outdoor patio seating.

Legacy Pointe Eatery

4.4(80 reviews)

3.2 mi

I'm shocked that this is the first time I've ever been here…read more The Brussels were pretty good. I wound have liked them to be more sautéed but that's a personal preference. The flavor was very good. The seasonal salad was a house salad with strawberries, cucumbers, greens, red onions, some sort of a sweet oat cluster, and a kiwi salad dressing. Very good salad and I'm a little sad to k ow this isn't a regular salad they always carry. The old fashion drink was very good not the best I've ever had but very good. We had a lady server with reddish color hair that was absolutely amazing and so friendly. The ambience was very welcoming and comfortable.

Food incredible!!!! Service best in town! Ambiance quiet due to state fair... now is the time to…read moreget you your yummies on!!! Wow is all I can say!

The Flourless Chocolate in all of its fudge like goodness

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Outdoor seating

The Lumpia House and Truck

4.7(19 reviews)

1.6 mi

This place was awesome!!! So many great options for meals. The ginataang manok was the best. So…read morecreamy and rich, and packed with chicken and veggies. The jasmine rice was perfectly cooked. The chicken adobe bowl was great too. Very well seasoned and marinated. The chicken does come on the bone, just a heads up. The seasoned fries were crispy and hot. The side of lumpia hit the spot too. Also crispy and hot, and the perfect bite sauce. The sweet chili sauce was a perfect pairing. The cucumber drink was very sweet. They have a ton of fun and unique fruit drinks. The food took a little bit and didn't all come out at the same time. But you can tell it's made to order and comes out fresh. It can get pretty busy here, since it's so popular. They have a very casual seating area and plenty of parking outside. The ordering system is pretty cool. You order at a kiosk that shows pictures of the individual items. You put your name in and pay right there. The staff comes out later and brings the meal to you.

Finding decent Pinoy food has been a real struggle for me since moving out here, and while we were…read morein the area, the Lumpia House and Truck did not let me down. We put in our order for pick up, and we still had to wait a bit - I think we were there during peak hours. The inside was lively with cute decor and a menu board. They also had an ordering kiosk, which could either be good or bad depending on your tech skills. Our pick up order was: -Chicken Ala Max: cooking style similar to that of the famous Max's Restaurant, not dry and had a great crisp. It came with a housemade mang tomas sauce. If you don't like liver, I would be cautious of Mang Tomas since it is made from that! -Pinakbet: pretty standard, but it had bagoong cooked throughout it and that's all I could ever need. -Hopia: I am not a fan in general, but my mother-in-law liked it -Chicken Inasal: Not dry at all and great marinade over it! -Manila Sweet Pork Sandwich: This is the pinoy version of a Bahn Mi. This is a MUST ORDER. I have no pictures, just sweet memories. We waited to eat this when we got back to STL, which was less than a 2 hour drive and it was still good.

Seating area

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The Ariston Cafe

4.2(230 reviews)

42.5 mi

Stopped here while touring Route 66. YOU HAVE TO STOP!…read more The burger was like homemade. They even grill the bun. Fries are great. Club sandwich was equally as great. Love the interior. Lots of historic pics. Ask for Cindy for your waitress. She is awesome. She has a quick wit and will have you in stitches.

This is a great stop when driving on highway 55 if you want a good meal that's not fast food. But…read moremany locals appear to be regular costumers here so that speaks well of it. Although my husband was fairly set on the prime rib special until he saw a plate of fried chicken come out. All bets were off then. It was a good choice- great chicken. I got the salmon and it was okay. Lacked flavor but it wasn't overdone since I asked for it medium rare. One of the best things here is the soup and salad bar. I enjoyed the potato soup. Salad bar had lots of great options too. Somehow we made it out of there without ordering one of their delicious desserts. Miracle. Service was friendly and attentive.

Dining area

Salmon with side of broccoli

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Charlie Parkers

4.1(466 reviews)

2.2 mi

What looks to be a plain old Quonset hut is disguising a really cool little diner. We were greeted…read moreand sat immediately, which was surprising for a Saturday morning. There were only a couple of empty tables in there, but that changed quickly and within 5 minutes there was a wait of 20-30 mins. Our server "TT" took our orders right away and the entire time we were there no one's beverage got even close to empty. Considering how many tables she had, the amount of attention she dedicated to us was impressive. The food was great! Biscuits and gravy, hash browns and bacon were yummy as were the waffles. For 4 adults the tab came to $52 with drinks, before tip. Not a bad value especially since 3 of us took half of our food to go because the portions are so large. We will be back next time we're in town!

At a time when the concept of "value" is flying away at warp speed, this lovely relic is going the…read moreother direction in the absolute BEST way! We stopped in on a day's drive from Kansas City to Chicago, due to the quantity and quality of reviews all over the internets, very much including Yelp! We were hungry and in need of some energy for lunch, and Charlie Parker's delivered on both! The place looks like a small military airplane hangar, but don't be fooled: inside is some of the best greasy spoon food you could wish for in the Midwest! The dining room is bright, tight, and fun, decorated to the inch by fun, colorful and humorous memorabilia! We ordered, and were served just a few quick minutes later. Each platter (correct word!) was stuffed with awesome, tasty food! Amongst the four of us, we had some sweet and some savory options, and we all tried each others! We all agreed - the food was delicious! When the bill came and printed at the bottom was a number less than $100, less than $50, I almost lost my mind! We were STUFFED to the gills with awesome diner fare, and our bill was barely $40! How did this happen? I pray this place is somehow eeking out a profit, as I seriously can't remember getting so much awesome food for so little cost in a sit-down restaurant. If it IS making money, then MAJOR kudos to the owner - this business model should be copied throughout the land. Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 6/5

They working hard!!!

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Fun decor.

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Glenn W.

1009

11 years ago

Love their chilli. My wife is allergic to tomatoes and this chilli does not have tomatoes in their chilli.

Lola B.

15 years ago

Very bland and so much oil. Service was great and friendly!!!

Mike S.

12 years ago

Re-opened Aug 2014 by Mary Roger's, Joe's widow.

The Chili Parlor - comfortfood - Updated September 2026

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