The Old Log Cabin Restaurant In Illinois Serves Up Heaping Helpings Of Country Cooking

Old Log Cabin is a rustic Illinois restaurant that serves up heaping portions of home-style comfort food. That’s why folks keep coming back to this Pontiac, Illinois institution.

Originally opened in 1926 as a Route 66 outpost, Old Log Cabin has been keeping its customers happy and fueled for the last century.

It’s a Route 66 icon in Illinois that’s famous not only for its food but also for an about-face its owners made.

When Route 66 was shifted to run behind Old Log Cabin, its owners had the building lifted and turned, so it would face the highway.

Today, folks still enjoy the restaurant’s rustic and inviting interior.

But mostly they come for the hearty, down-home style food, like Old Log Cabin’s breakfast skillets.

You’ll also find plenty of lunch options on the menu, like hoagies, melts, and burgers.

The bacon cheeseburger is a favorite.

If you’re feeling hungrier, order a hot sandwich, basket, or dinner plate, like pork chops, roast beef, or grilled chicken.

Old Log Cabin also offers occasional specials.

No lunch (or breakfast, for that matter) would be complete without a piece of Old Log Cabin’s famous pie.

Be sure to ask what kinds are available when you visit.

If you're not satisfied after a meal at the Old Log Cabin, you can always order more - but we think you'll be happy. For hours and more information about the restaurant, visit Old Log Cabin's website. Be sure to take some time to explore the town of Pontiac and its famous swinging bridges. Keep the Route 66 theme going with a visit to the nearby Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, which is also located in Pontiac.

Have you had a chance to try Old Log Cabin? What are some other rustic restaurants in the Land of Lincoln that serve down-home comfort food?