Ariston Cafe

04/22/2026

Open Interviews this week
Wednesday-Sunday from 2pm-5pm
Servers, bussers, dishwashers, baker and crew leads
Join our team and help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66
at the Historic Ariston Cafe

03/14/2026

Thank you to WMBD News Station out of Peoria for spending the day in Litchfield and specifically the Ariston Cafe. They will be airing a special from your cafe this May. We’ll keep you posted.
WMBD…CBS affiliate/WYZZ CentralIllinoisProud.com
Nexstar Media
Thanks again and safe travels.

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

Friday night & Saturday Lenten Specials
at the Ariston Cafe…
Sweet & Spicy Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa
Shrimp Étouffée
Parmesan Crusted 16 oz. T-Bone
Prime Rib

02/14/2026

This is how we start off Valentines Day 2026 at the Ariston Cafe.
We have the best job in the World!
Happy 50th Anniverisary
Michael & Sandra Branham

02/13/2026

Serving the sweetest desserts on the historic Route 66 since 1924…all your traditional favorites plus a 5 layer Strawberry cake, Peach crisp bread pudding with a vanilla bourbon sauce, Snickers pie, Strawberry whipped cheesecake with pecans in the crust, Triple chocolate mousse, Lemon Berry Mascarpone and Baklava cheesecake.

02/11/2026

Had the pleasure of entertaining Channel 4 News and Steve Harris at the cafe Tuesday and Wednesday. Working on a story promoting Route 66 and their 100th anniversary this year 2026. Tune in to KMOV Friday night at 6:00pm for a preview…

02/11/2026

02/10/2026

Ariston Cafe is Closed today.
Tuesday, February 10th.
We will be reopened
Wednesday, February, February 11th at 11:00am
Have a great Tuesday.

02/09/2026

💌 Create your own love story on the Mother Road of Route 66. For generations, Americans and international travelers alike have fallen head over heels for this iconic highway. Now it’s your turn. Click the link to discover your favorite Route 66 love story. 🚗✨

https://www.riversandroutes.com/blog/route-66-love-stories/

01/25/2026

The Ariston Cafe will be closed today.
Sunday, January 25th
Due to the weather…we will reopen Tuesday, January 27th at 11:00 am.