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Rock Cafe

114 W. Main St., Stroud, OK - (918) 968-3990
A Route 66 landmark, the Rock Cafe has been reborn after a devastating fire in 2008 and now is reportedly every bit as good as ever.
53% Approval Rating (13 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Chicken Fried Steak
Spaetzle
Hamburger
Beignets
Apple Streusel Pancakes

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (6)
Roadfood.com Editor
"This extremely well-worn cafe has been remodeled many times since it originally went up in 1939 as the last of Route 66 was being paved. Roy Rieves built it out of rocks removed as the highway was constructed, and from 1959 to 1983 it was operated by Mamie Mayfield, ..."   [Read More]
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Stan Morgan
July 19, 2009
"Don't waste your time or money. While this small cafe has been nicely remodeled following their fire, the staff seems to take for granted their customers, the food quality, and the value of their food. Let's start with service. We waited over 50 minutes for four ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

114 W. Main St., Stroud, OK
(918) 968-3990

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Here's a fine Route 66 Breakfast: chicken-fried steak with gravy, hash browns, and a couple of sunnyside-up eggs. The steak is unique because it is made not from beef, but from a pork cutlet.
"Here's a fine Route 66 Breakfast: chicken-fried steak with gravy, hash browns, and a couple of sunnyside-up eggs. The steak is unique because it is made not from beef, but from a pork cutlet."
Michael Stern





Here is a close view of the pork chicken-fried steak. Luscious isn't a luscious-enough word to describe it.
"Here is a close view of the pork chicken-fried steak. Luscious isn't a luscious-enough word to describe it."
Michael Stern


The counter at Rock Cafe affords a good view of the pass-through window to the kitchen. This photo also gives a hint about all the stuff that decorate the wood-paneled walls.
"The counter at Rock Cafe affords a good view of the pass-through window to the kitchen. This photo also gives a hint about all the stuff that decorate the wood-paneled walls."
Michael Stern


For 67 years, Rock Cafe has been an oasis for travelers along Route 66.
"For 67 years, Rock Cafe has been an oasis for travelers along Route 66."
Michael Stern


The old interior was a cozy spot to come for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since the fire, the kitchen has been moved and seating capacity has doubled.
"The old interior was a cozy spot to come for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Since the fire, the kitchen has been moved and seating capacity has doubled."
Michael Stern


Not to be confused with the Hard Rock Cafe, this place is one-of-a-kind.
"Not to be confused with the Hard Rock Cafe, this place is one-of-a-kind."
Michael Stern


Served very hot, these beignets had a hard, crunchy exterior, with a soft, dense inside.  We would definitely order them again.
"Served very hot, these beignets had a hard, crunchy exterior, with a soft, dense inside. We would definitely order them again."
Cliff Strutz


The thick apple streusel crepes were a hit with my cousin who ordered them.
"The thick apple streusel crepes were a hit with my cousin who ordered them. "
Cliff Strutz


The new interior of Rock Cafe is spacious and attractive.  A group of locals exchange laughs over cups of coffee.
"The new interior of Rock Cafe is spacious and attractive. A group of locals exchange laughs over cups of coffee."
Cliff Strutz


Rock Cafe's owner Dawn Welch is believed to be the inspiration behind Sally Carrera, the blue Porsche in the movie Cars.
"Rock Cafe's owner Dawn Welch is believed to be the inspiration behind Sally Carrera, the blue Porsche in the movie Cars."
Cliff Strutz



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