It looks just as great to see in person as the photos you see online. It's clean, well maintained and the people there are very friendly and welcoming. Plus, it's one of the most relatable of the many inspirations used in the movie Cars. You will recognize the similarities as soon as you drive up on it. A great place to get another stamp for your Passport, take a photo and refresh. Very glad we stopped in. read more

The U Drop Inn Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Shamrock, Texas

After reading about the history of the U Drop Inn & of the city of Shamrock itself we figured it was a must try. For breakfast we ordered the Breakfast Burrito & the Pulled Pork Burrito. Both were exceptional & the the service was top notch with more than fair prices ( 2 Entrees & a Coffee under $ 30 ) There is lots of historical memorabilia on the walls & a cardboard cutout of Elvis Presley in front of the table he sat at one night & in the back of the building there is information & Plaques on Shamrock legend Bill Mack ( The Midnight Cowboy ) Nearby Shamrock attractions include the tallest water tower in Texas & an actual piece of the Blarney Stone straight out of Ireland. Great history, food & service made the U Drop Inn a 5 star experience. read more

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Fun stop on Route 66. Food is ok, but service is very quick and friendly. Ambiance of Pixar Cars service station. If we're in the area, we'll be back. read more

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Wow we love this spot! The food and service was amazing. A lot of history to explore in this area. Everything on the menu looked amazing but we tried the Monday special which the server recommended. If you're passing through town, you have to check this spot out! read more

The U Drop Inn Cafe - Bbq brisket sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Shamrock, Texas

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What a cute little cafe right out of the Cars movie with scrumptious homemade scones.

Food was great! The new taco salad was excellent! The pastries looked amazing. The waitress was very helpful and pleasant. It's a neat little cafe....reminds me of the old bowling alley cafe! read more

The coconut cream pie! Yum! Good fries! Dogs are welcome and they even gave our little dogs shamrock neckerchiefs. The nicest women run the restaurant and the cute gift shop next door is a great place to buy souvenirs. This is an easy great stopover. Why go to some corporate generic fast food restaurant when you can sit in the booth where Elvis ate in an old greyhound station that has been perfectly preserved! read more

The U Drop Inn Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Shamrock, Texas

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My husband and I were traveling Route 66 and stopped in to the visitor center and cafe as part of our trip. Let me just say this place is amazing! The architecture itself is magnificent! It is well worth the time even without the café! When we realized that we could indeed order lunch, I was all about that! I love that "old time vibe". History says that Elvis Presley stopped in one evening to have dinner before retiring to a nearby motel! We, of course, had to sit in his booth and get our picture taken at the end of our meal. As far as the food goes, it was also very good! At that point we had been in Texas for a whopping hour, so of course I had to have barbecue! The brisket sandwich did not disappoint! My husband also said that his meatloaf sandwich was delicious! We would definitely come again if given the opportunity! Great job, everyone! read more

Small menu but quality of food was very good. A little bit pricey, but the Barbecue sandwich was very good.

My daughter and I Stopped in today for a late lunch and we loved everything about this place, from the historical atmosphere, to the friendliest owners and waitress! We ordered their special for the day the hot dog with brisket chili, and finished it off with the best Key lime pie we've ever had! Found us a new favorite place on Route 66 !!! Will be back!! read more

Recommend this stop. During a drive cross country we stopped here by chance. We ate brisket at the U Drop Inn Café and it was fabulous. And the coconut cream pie is not to be missed. The staff could not have been friendlier. Oleta greeted us and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the town's interesting history. You will truly enjoy spending a bit of time talking with her. read more

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Let me start by saying this is my second stop here. I first wandered in about 33 years ago with my then toddler son. That visit was almost magical. Everyone in the restaurant participated in a fun conversation; the owner at the time made the absolute best catfish I've ever eaten to this day. The level of friendliness in this town was phenomenal and I left that evening with a lasting treasured memory of a man named Wayne and his two kids who worked there. Fast-forward to today...we entered the gift shop and met Cara (I hope that's both remembered and spelled correctly) and Theresa, who were both friendly and welcoming; excellent ambassadors for Shamrock. Cara should be mayor when we return. She welcomes people like she is running for mayor. We chatted while we waited for the cafe to open and I shopped a little. I told her why I was here to see this little cafe again and she caught me up with the family that once owned and ran the cafe and told me about the new owners. She had me feeling like a part of the town, in just the hour we were there. At 11, the cafe opened and we met Jamie and Leanne, two more of the happiest and friendliest people you will ever meet. We chatted about the cafe history and restoration with both of them, Jamie brought the dog some water, and we ordered as other patrons arrived. The place is immaculately clean, looks like it did when it was built, albeit a little more worn than in 1936, has a lot of historic charm and if you care to ask, they'll tell you which booth was where Elvis sat with "The Colonel" when he dropped in one night. Our table had a book about the history of Route 66 on it and I lost the hubby to the book. If you don't recognize it right off the bat, this building is also Luigi's Tire Shop from the movie Cars. When we ordered, I asked Jamie about ordering meat for the dog, who has apparently given up her normal food for lent. She arranged for me to be able to order a pound of chicken that we tasted before setting down for the dog. Luna the Dog woofed it up and I can't blame her. It was juicy and flavorful and I asked for the recipe, but unfortunately, all I learned is that it's smoked. Hubby ordered the brisket burrito and I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with iced tea. The iced tea was real brewed tea without citric acid. Yay. The bun was toasted to a slight crunch and coleslaw topped the pork. The pork was tender, juicy, and tasty with some big chunks mixed in with the small shreds. The coleslaw was good, but more would have been better. I will order extra next time. The balance of the pork and the coleslaw couldn't have been better and that bun held up almost to the end. I made a mess, but shhhh, don't tell anyone. Hubby had the brisket and the smoked meat was "pretty good" which is a rave review from him. He is a man of few words, most of them understated. We truly enjoyed our stop in Shamrock and our visit to the old Conoco station and You Drop Inn Cafe. We will return every time we drive through and will probably make the Shamrock St Paddy's Day parade and festival an annual visit. We highly recommend this cafe, the museum and gift shop, and all the great little places in this town. Hope to see you out there. read more

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Food, service and property were all delightful! A fun stop when on I-40 or Rt 66 in the TX panhandle. We'll be back!

What a fun place off Route 66 in Shamrock TX! The minute we walked in the door we were greeted with a friendly smile. The food was fantastic and service spot on. We love visiting interesting places. This one did not disappoint!!!!! read more