This ‘Great Local Gem’ in Illinois Ranks Among America’s Best Truck Stop Eats

Remember when I mentioned the intriguing fact that one of the top barbecue spots in the country is part of a gas station?

While Smokehouse Barbecue is located inside a gas station in  Rockford, Illinois, you must travel south to visit this place.

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It's a good thing Star 66 Cafe is also connected to a gas station, as you'll probably need to fill up after making the trek to this joint.

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However, it might be worth the drive because LoveFood called Star 66 Cafe in Springfield, one of America's ten best "truck stop eats."

Ranking Among the Best Truck Stop Eats

Ranked at #7, Star 66 Cafe, also known as LoveFood, is a 24/7 restaurant attached to a gas station.

It's popular with truckers for its extensive all-day breakfast menu, reasonable prices, and friendly service.

A Menu That Caters to Every Taste

The menu is diverse, catering to all tastes.

From traditional breakfast plates and omelets to a fruit plate served with sirloin steak and cottage cheese for the health-conscious and a vast selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta dishes, and seafood, there's something for everyone to get excited about.

Customer Reviews Praise the Quality and Quantity

Reviews on TripAdvisor call the restaurant a "great local gem" and "another good find," though some were a bit turned off because they read the Star 66 Cafe was a "truck stop," even though there are plenty of five-star reviews.

Exceeding Expectations as a "Truck Stop Eatery"

The culinary offerings are called "truck stop food at its best, good and plentiful."

The surprising thing is that many visitors who initially had low expectations were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at Star 66 Cafe.

This alone, I believe, makes it a strong contender for one of the best places for "truck stop eats" in America.

Have You Been to Star 66 Cafe?

If you've had the chance to dine at Star 66 Cafe in Springfield, we'd love to hear about your experience.

Was it worth the journey? Share your thoughts with us.