This Epic Route 66 Illinois Drive In Will Bring You Back In Time

Polk-A-Dot Drive In on Route 66 offers a nostalgic 1950s dining experience with classic decor and food.

Little restaurants across Route 66 used to be very popular. These would be places that hungry, weary drivers would pull off to get a bite to eat. As Route 66 became more obsolete, these restaurants dried up. But a few of them still remain. One great example of the past is Polk-A-Dot Drive In. Go here, and relive the past. It's truly great!

The Polk-a Dot Drive in has been in existence since 1956, and retains its 1950s charm.

One step inside, and you can see all of the decor from the era.

Even the dining room looks like a dining room from the 1950s--complete with a jukebox.

Everything here is about the King--from the full-size statue to pictures decorating the women's restroom.

From onion rings to ice cream, they have 1950s-era food that will delight you.

And the burgers are absolutely phenomenal.

Make sure you check out the chili cheese fries--they are the best thing ever.

Hungry for more Route 66 restaurants? Check out this list.

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