Established in 1939 by Roy Rieves on 6 ½
city lots acquired for $100 and $5 worth of
rock excavated from construction of Route
66 Highway. Operated by various proprietors
over the years, the Rock has served as Greyhound
Bus Stop, congregation spot for WWII soldiers
going to war and returning home to their wives
and girlfriends, a youngsters’ hangout rocking
to the juke box, family vacation stop, and
a message center for truckers with notes called
in and pinned to the wall waiting for their
arrival. The Rock Café is now owned
by Dawn Welch and serves a menu of modern
and nostalgic foods. The Rock Café
is host to a variety of events and guests
from all over the world. Definitely a “must
see” for the Route 66 traveler.
P.S. Don’t miss
the bathroom walls featuring signatures of
guests from all over the world (add your own
if desired) and including cartoons by Pixar
Movies artist drawn during his visit researching
their soon to be released Route 66 animation
“Cars”.
