Cafe on the Route is on the west side of Route 66 in the former Crowell Bank Building. The Cafe on the Route and the Little Brick Inn (bed & breakfast) occupy the 1870 Crowell bank building. Baxter Springs' Crowell Bank was robbed in 1876 by Jesse James and Cole Younger. The food is good, the menu is varied & interesting, and the Cafe on the Route is very reasonably priced. Most sandwiches and lunch entries are priced between $5.50 and $6.50. They come with choice of soup, salad or fruit salad, and choice of potato. I particularly recommend the Cafe on the Route's Cowtown Brisket - a generous sandwich with good smoked brisket, bacon, onions, tomato and cheddar cheese for $5.75. I think you will be equally pleased with Cafe on the Route's fried potato salad. Most Cafe on the Route dinner selections range from $8.25 to $14.50, with many complete meals under $10. The most expensive meal offered is Chateaubrand for for two for $40. My only complaint about Cafe on the Route is that they have trouble providing prompt service when they are busy - not that they don't try. On my most recent visit, I really wanted to try one of their desserts, but service took so much time that I couldn't wait any longer. But with food so good and reasonable, I am more than willing to overlook a few miscues.
Route 66 in Kansas
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