Hi-Way Cafe

10/08/2026

We were excited to be checkpoint #1 for Day 4 of the Rocky Mountain Race 2026! Watching these cool rides pull in and squeal out….. was quiet the site! 😎

10/05/2026

We’ve decided to close this upcoming week so we can knock out a few maintenance projects around the cafe.

If you drive by and see cars in the parking lot, don’t get too excited, it’s just our crews hard at work getting things done. 😂

We’ll reopen Wednesday, October 14th at 7am ready to feed you!

Thanks for understanding and we’ll see you soon.

10/04/2026

She found the vintage silverware and won a free dessert! 🎉

10/03/2026

We’re OPEN 7am–8pm today! Our famous once-a-month steak night starts at 4pm.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner… make plans now to come see us!

Bring the entire crew, we’d love to see you.

10/02/2026

It’s time for a roadtrip to the Hi-Way Cafe!

10/02/2026

Friday Special: 7am-7pm
Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp or a Combo Dinner. Served with your choice of 2 sides and hushpuppies. $10.99

Take a break and come see us!

09/30/2026

For months now, sweet little Hannah (one of Zach’s buddies) has been asking us to PLEASE put Mac & Cheese on the kids menu.

Well… when you ask sweet enough and long enough, apparently you get your own menu item. 😂💛

Introducing Hannah’s Mac & Cheese Kids Meal! Mac & Cheese plus one side for $6.99….and yes, the grown-ups can order it as a premium side too!

Around here, even the kids have a say in the menu. 😂 Way to go, Hannah!

09/30/2026

Have you tried our Brown Beans? In previous years, we had them as a special. Do you think we need to bring them back? Let us know!

09/30/2026

Stage update coming soon….!

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09/28/2026

The Hi-Way Cafe compared to the iconic Cozy Dog Drive In?! Someone pinch me! 🤩

Two family cafes. Two Route 66 legacies. Generations of tradition, hard work and memories.

Pretty darn cool. ❤️

Come chat with me at the Miles of Possibility Conference in Springfield, IL. See you there!

When Josh Waldmire's grandfather, Ed, opened the Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, he may have dreamed of success. But it's hard to imagine he knew just how far that dream would travel.

What began as a small roadside business serving hungry locals grew into one of the most iconic stops on Route 66. Decade after decade, visitors have pulled off the Mother Road for a Cozy Dog, turning a local restaurant into an international destination and a beloved piece of Americana.

The Cozy Dog Drive In's story is also a reminder that Route 66 was built by people with vision. Men and women who created businesses, welcomed travelers, and helped shape the character of communities all along the highway.

At this year's Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference, we'll hear from people like Beth Hilburn, owner of the Hi-Way Cafe and Western Motel - Vinita, OK, who is carrying her business's legacies forward. Both Beth's and Josh Waldmire's stories remind us that the Mother Road isn't just about the past. It's about the families, businesses, and traditions that CONTINUE to keep Route 66 alive for future generations.

The story of Route 66 is, ultimately, a story of people. And its people like the Waldmires and Beth Hilburn, who continue to preserve the businesses, traditions, and hospitality that make the Mother Road so enduringly special.

Celebrating 100 Years. Elevating the Possibilities. Register for the conference TODAY at www.route66milesofpossibly.com