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The Ariston Cafe

"A Better Place To Eat"

About Us

Welcome to the oldest restaurant on Route 66! The Ariston Cafe in Litchfield, IL, is proud to celebrate over 100 years in business as the area's premier dining destination. Serving Montgomery County and travelers on Old Route 66 between Chicago and St. Louis since 1924, we offer a taste of history with every meal. Our family-owned restaurant crafts brunch, dinner, homemade food, hand-cut steaks, seafood, and more. Whether you're a local or a world traveler, you'll enjoy great food and a slice of Americana. Host your next event in our private room, perfect for family reunions, birthday parties, or work gatherings. Satisfy your craving for both flavor and tradition at The Ariston Cafe today!

Areas Served

Montgomery County, IL | Travelers between Chicago & St. Louis on Old Rte. 66

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Homemade American Food
Birthday Parties
Family Reunions
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners

Our Services include:

Homemade
Banquets
Birthday Parties
Family Reunions
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Sunday Brunch
Family Restaurant
Open Since 1924
On Route 66 Historic Registry
Salad Bar

Our Products include:

Desserts
Hand Cut Steaks
Seafood
Mexican Food
Italian Food
Burgers

Testimonials

On 4/11/2026 AmtrakGuy364 had this to say:
On the way to St. Louis. My mom and I tried this restaurant for a late lunch and we both got salads. I got the broiled chicken salad and she got the Greek chicken salad. Really tasty, good service!

On 4/9/2026 Adélio Silva had this to say:
Stopped at Ariston Cafe on my Route 66 roadtrip and it was a great experience. Warming hospitality, good food and a great experience in an iconic spot. Will be for sure one of the good memories from this roadtrip. Thank you!

On 4/5/2026 John Litzau had this to say:
I highly recommend this place. Portions are big, you can eat salad and soup and if you have too for dessert it all sounded delicious.

On 4/4/2026 Christopher Yap had this to say:
Quaint route 66 old timey cafe. The servers still wear white shirts with a necktie. The food was good old fashioned American fare.

On 4/1/2026 Jessica S. had this to say:
Stopped on a Wednesday evening for a quick dinner. Enjoyed the soup and salad bar with my meal. Husband and I shared a pork tenderloin sandwich with coleslaw, and the hot beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. Delicious. Would come back if in the area.

Contact Us

The Ariston Cafe
413 Old Rte 66 N. Litchfield, IL 62056
Phone: (217) 324-2023
Email: wlaw.ariston@gmail.com

On Old Route 66

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM