Photos of Clanton’s Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma
Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to Clanton’s Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma, here are some things to know before you go.
What is Clanton’s Cafe and why is it worth visiting?
Clanton’s Cafe, located at 319 E Illinois Ave. in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a historic diner on the legendary U.S. Route 66 that has been in continuous family ownership since 1927. The Route 66 restaurant proudly bills itself as the oldest continually family-owned restaurant in Oklahoma . The cafe has been featured on shows like Diners, Drive‑Ins & Dives and in national publications, confirming its status as a must-stop for road trippers.
When hours is Clanton’s Cafe open?
This Route 66 diner is typically open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 8:00pm. Hours may vary.
Where can you park?
Park in the parking lot that spans both sides of the building.
What is on the Clanton’s Cafe menu, and what should you order?
The Clanton’s Cafe menu features classic American comfort-food in a true Route 66 diner tradition. Highlights include the famed chicken-fried steak (made from the original recipe), chicken fried steak, pot roast, burgers, and homemade pies. The Calf Fries (Rocky Mountain Oysters) are one of our picks for 66 Must-Eat Dishes on Route 66 and 20 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in Oklahoma.
Since the establishment prides itself on its legacy, many of the dishes are tied to long-standing recipes and family heritage.
Canton’s Cafe Menu
Breakfast Menu
Served until 11:00am
Specialties
- Pork Chop
- Chicken Fried Steak
- Sirloin
- Biscuit and Gravy
Eggs and…
served with one or two eggs, hash browns, biscuit & gravy, or toast
- Clanton’s Best Deal
- Bacon or Sausage
- Ham
Omelets
Three-egg omelets served with hash browns, biscuit & gravy, or toast
- Western: grilled ham, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cheese
- Spanish: sausage, peppers, onions, jalapeños, and cheese
- Vegetarian: peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese
- Ham, Bacon, or Sausage & Cheese
- Cheese
Pancakes & Waffles
- Pancakes
- French Toast
- Belgian Waffle
Route 66 Breakfast
- Two eggs and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage. Served with pancakes, French toast, or a waffle.
Side Orders
- Oatmeal
- Grilled Cinnamon Roll
- One Egg
- Hash Browns
- Bacon or Sausage
- Ham
- Cinnamon Toast
- English Muffin
- Biscuit
- Toast
Drinks
- Grapefruit, Orange, Apple, or Tomato Juice
- Coffee
- Hot Tea
- Hot Chocolate
Lunch and Dinner Menu
Starters
- Fried Pickles
- Chicken Strips
- Calf Fries
- Fried Mushrooms
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Large Onion Rings
Salads
- Chicken Fried Chicken Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
- Grilled Chicken Santa Fe Salad
- Chef Salad
- House Salad
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- Pot Roast
- Bacon and Cheese
- Plain
Burgers
All burgers are topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and dill pickles.
Add Swiss or American cheese, jalapeños, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, bacon, or fried egg.
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Double Cheeseburger
- Bacon Cheeseburger
- Double Bacon Hamburger
- Double Bacon Cheeseburger
- Patty Melt
Sandwiches
Add Swiss or American cheese, jalapeños, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, or bacon.
- Chicken Fried Chicken
- Chicken Fried Steak
- BLT
- Fried Fish Filet
- Club
- Grilled Chicken
- Reuben
Hot Sandwiches
Served open-faced on white bread with your choice of mashed potatoes or French fries.
- Roast Beef
- Hot Hamburger
- Hot Cheeseburger
- Ham Steak
- Chicken Fried Steak
Favorites
Served with your choice of potato (mashed potatoes or French fries; baked potato add charge), vegetable, and salad.
- Calf Fries
- Chicken Fried Chicken
- Grilled Chicken
- Chicken & Dressing
- Chicken Fried Steak
- Homestyle Pot Roast
- Grilled Pork Chop
- Chicken Strips
- Fried Fish Filet
- Grilled Salmon
- Jumbo Shrimp
Steaks
Add Swiss or American cheese, jalapeños, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, or bacon.
- Boneless Sirloin
- New York Strip
- Hamburger Steak
- Ground Round
Sides
- Hand-Cut French Fries
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Tater Tots
- Onion Rings
Desserts
- Pies
- Cobblers
Drinks
- Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper
- Lemonade, Mello Yello, Sprite, Barq’s Root Beer
- Coffee, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate
Where to Stay Near Clanton’s Cafe
Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest at one of these hotels near this Route 66 attraction. While there are a couple of options for hotels in Vinita, nearby Tulsa also has many hotels to choose from and is just a short drive away.
Western Motel
You can’t get any closer than this. Across the parking lot from the Hi-Way Cafe find Western Motel. This small hotel is clean, affordable, and right on Route 66!
Relax Inn
Relax for the night at Relax Inn in Vinita. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, a seating area, cable TV, WiFi, coffee maker, and a compact refrigerator. On site parking is available for cars and larger vehicles.
Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo is a boutique hotel located on Santa Fe Square in the Blue Dome District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Blue Dome District is one of Tulsa’s most popular entertainment districts with a wide variety of local restaurants, bars, and venues. The interior of this Tulsa hotel pays homage to the surrounding area with an industrial-inspired modern look. Murals and artwork throughout the hotel are inspired by local attractions and history.
The Campbell Hotel
The Campbell Hotel offers a luxury experience in lavish and historic accommodation that is on National Register of Historic Places. Originally opened as the Casa Loma Hotel inside the Max Campbell Building in 1927, the property was conveniently located at the end of the trolley line that ran from downtown to Delaware Avenue on 11th Street.
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