This Middle-Of-Nowhere Texas Cafe Has The Best Home Cooking On Route 66
Next time you find yourself on Route 66 with a hankering for some home-cooked food, look no further than Midpoint Cafe. Located exactly halfway along the historic highway, this middle-of-nowhere restaurant is a bucket list destination in more ways than one.
Here in Adrian, the slogan is "when you're here, you're halfway there." That's because the town is located exactly halfway along historic Route 66, hence the name for this quirky, middle-of-nowhere roadside cafe.
Step through the door and travel back in time to the days of Friday night soda fountain hangouts. The decor is undoubtedly antiquated, but it's in a good way that brings back fond childhood memories.
Generous portions of standard diner fare are always served with a smile. This massive spread of runny eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and toast provides road trip fuel guaranteed to quell the beast in your stomach for hours.
Midpoint doesn't mess around when it comes to burgers. The patties are huge, but make no mistake - flavor isn't compromised one bit in favor of size. Gooey cheese, crisp onion, lettuce, + tomato, and a fluffy bun make each bite even better than the last.
Several different flavors of pie are baked fresh each morning. Pecan, apple, coconut creme, and even peanut butter banana make the perfect ending to your meal - especially when accompanied by a steamy cup of coffee. Don't even think about leaving without a slice!
A gift shop is also located inside the cafe, so stock up on some Route 66 memorabilia before hitting the road. Vintage signs, T-shirts, coffee mugs, and pretty much any other kitschy souvenir imaginable serve as reminders of your visit.
For more information about Midpoint Cafe, visit their Facebook page.
Have you ever eaten at this iconic Route 66 restaurant? If so, what’s your favorite menu item? Did you bring home any souvenirs? Let us know all about your experience, and don’t hesitate to include any other small-town restaurants worth visiting. To learn more about how Midpoint Cafe served as inspiration for Disney Pixar’s “Cars,” check out our previous article: You Can Visit The Small Town In Texas That Inspired The Disney Movie “Cars”.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
