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Name: The Ariston Cafe
Telephone: (217) 324-2023

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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 10/17/2025 Tony Grichnik had this to say:
Wonderful restaurant on the old Route 66. Definitely save room for dessert!

On 10/9/2025 Sylvia Sauber had this to say:
Was in the Springfield, IL area for work events—on my drive back to St. Louis, I stopped by as I’d heard great things about this historic establishment. Came right before closing so got homemade desserts to-go. The lemon blueberry layered cake & the chocolate cream pie were absolutely delightful! There were at least 9 other desserts to choose from so I’ll definitely return to try more as well as savory entrees. The staff were super friendly and accommodating :)

On 10/7/2025 Dani R had this to say:
Great for big groups.

On 10/6/2025 James Scott had this to say:
Very good food and excellent service!

On 10/4/2025 Kelly H had this to say:
I absolutely loved this restaurant! The staff is super friendly and the food is fantastic.

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