{"id":1192,"date":"2019-11-18T14:46:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T20:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmowp.local\/articles\/road-trip-tips-eats-and-treats-in-the-show-me-state\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:41:59","slug":"road-trip-tips-eats-and-treats-in-the-show-me-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/road-trip-tips-eats-and-treats-in-the-show-me-state","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip Tips: Eats and Treats in the Show-Me State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing makes a road trip better than finding a great place to fuel up before heading further down the highway. And when we say fuel up, we mean food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Missouri&#8217;s famous barbecue and specialty burgers to homemade pie and ice cream, it&#8217;s not hard to find a mouthwatering meal or sweet treat in the Show-Me State. Here are a few suggestions located near Missouri&#8217;s most travelled routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-route-66\">Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Louis: <\/strong>Standing 630 feet tall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-national-park\">Gateway Arch National Park<\/a> is a great place to start your trip on a road trip filled with nostalgia. It&#8217;s the tallest man-man landmark in the United States. As you motor west outside of St. Louis, stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/ted-drewes-frozen-custard-since-1929\">Ted Drewes Frozen Custard<\/a>. This sweet joint has been serving scoops since 1929.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cuba:<\/strong> A popular Route 66 stop with a rustic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/missouri-hick-bar-b-que\" type=\"thing-to-do\" id=\"2522\">Missouri Hick BBQ<\/a> is a fun, and casual lunch or dinner stop beside the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/places-to-stay\/wagon-wheel-motel\" type=\"place-to-stay\" id=\"4455\">Wagon Wheel Motel<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Robert:<\/strong> As the newest attraction on Missouri&#8217;s 317 miles of Route 66, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/route-66-neon-park\">St. Robert Neon Park<\/a> will really light up your experience. Plan to visit the park at dusk to see vintage neon signs original to Missouri&#8217;s historic Route 66 that have been rescued and given new life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springfield:<\/strong> Known as the Birthplace of Route 66, Springfield is where the route got its name. Take a break at <a href=\"https:\/\/rockwoodcourt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rockwood Motor Court,<\/a> a perfect place to experience motor court lodging. Take in the original architecture of the motor lodge, some rooms were once attached garages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ash Grove:<\/strong> Imagine stopping to stretch your legs and grab an ice-cold soda at a bustling service station. A stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/garys-gay-parita\">Gary&#8217;s Gay Parita<\/a> will take you back in time to a restored 1926 Sinclair gas station. Chalked full of memorabilia, this stop is great for selfies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"74242\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-St.-Robert-Route-66-Neon-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Neon signs light up the sky in a roadside park\" class=\"wp-image-74242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-St.-Robert-Route-66-Neon-Park.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-St.-Robert-Route-66-Neon-Park-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-St.-Robert-Route-66-Neon-Park-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-St.-Robert-Route-66-Neon-Park-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" data-id=\"29962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--1200x797.jpg\" alt=\"A shiny, vintage red and white car is parked in front of a small Sinclair gas station that is covered in Route 66 memorabilia.\" class=\"wp-image-29962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/large-Garys-Gay-Parita-.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"51855\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/medium-Ted-Drewes.jpeg\" alt=\"Hand holds a cup of famous Ted Drewes Frozen Custard.\" class=\"wp-image-51855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/medium-Ted-Drewes.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/medium-Ted-Drewes-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/medium-Ted-Drewes-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/medium-Ted-Drewes-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interstate-70\">Interstate 70<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kansas City:<\/strong> A southern-inspired smokehouse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/char-bar-smoked-meats-amusements\">Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements<\/a> carries on Missouri&#8217;s legendary barbecue tradition \u2013 but with a modern twist. Offering a selection of smoked meats, as well as several vegetarian options, the restaurant affectionately refers to its customers as &#8220;Charbarians.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Columbia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafeberlincomo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caf\u00e9 Berlin<\/a> sources produce, meat and milk from local farmers for many of its breakfast and lunch offerings, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. The breakfast menu has&nbsp;more than a dozen egg dishes, as well as pancakes and French toast. For lunch, try a burger, pulled pork, street tacos or a wrap filled with stir-fried vegetables, brown rice, tofu and fresh spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>St. Louis:<\/strong> Famous for its vintage juke box and soda fountain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/crown-candy-kitchen\">Crown Candy Kitchen<\/a>&nbsp;features the best of both worlds \u2013 candy and ice cream plus lunch and dinner. Opened in 1913, the store makes its own chocolate and ice cream. The lunch and dinner menu offers chili, soup and sandwiches, including the towering Heart Stopping BLT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"74243\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-Cafe-Berlin.jpg\" alt=\"Hands hold a sandwich on toasted bread with a fun cocktail in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-74243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-Cafe-Berlin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-Cafe-Berlin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-Cafe-Berlin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/medium-Cafe-Berlin-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"43904\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Char-Bar-3.jpg\" alt=\"Several metal trays sit on a wood table with a variety of smoked meats and sides.\" class=\"wp-image-43904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Char-Bar-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Char-Bar-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Char-Bar-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/medium-Char-Bar-3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"57734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews-1200x640.jpg\" alt=\"A person holds a massive BLT sandwich loaded with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato. The plate includes potato chips and there's a classic vanilla milkshake topped with whipped cream and a cherry.\" class=\"wp-image-57734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews-1200x640.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews-1536x819.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Crown-candy-BLT-Copyright-Matt-Mathews.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interstate-44\">Interstate 44<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rolla:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodaandscoops.com\/\">Soda <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/soda-scoops-on-route-66\" type=\"thing-to-do\" id=\"49813\">a<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodaandscoops.com\/\">nd Scoops on Route 66 <\/a>serves up premium ice cream, soda fountain favorites and old-fashioned candy. Specialty sundaes bear the names of classic Hollywood stars and characters, including The Lucy and The Lone Ranger, and Missouri&#8217;s only president, The Truman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joplin:<\/strong>&nbsp;Head downtown where a hundred-year-old building is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/redonionrestaurants.com\/redonioncafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Onion Cafe<\/a>. Hand-cut steaks, chicken and pasta dishes, and freshly chopped salads with homemade dressings are served in a casual setting. Other specialties include the smoked chicken dip, bacon-wrapped shrimp and craft burgers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/medium-Soda-Scoops.jpg\" alt=\"A person sips on a milkshake in a vintage glass.\" class=\"wp-image-74244\" style=\"width:950px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/medium-Soda-Scoops.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/medium-Soda-Scoops-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/medium-Soda-Scoops-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/medium-Soda-Scoops-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highway-65\">Highway 65<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sedalia:<\/strong> Dine in a vintage passenger rail car at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/kehdes-barbeque\">Kehde&#8217;s Barbecue<\/a>. In addition to smoked pork, beef, turkey and ham, the restaurant serves burgers, tenderloins, salads and Posh Potatoes stuffed with meat, vegetables and cheese. Top it all off with a slice of&nbsp;homemade pie or an apple dumpling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warsaw:<\/strong> Create your own sandwich on freshly-baked bread at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowdeli.com\/warsaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Yellow Deli<\/a>, located in a historic hotel overlooking the Osage River. The restaurant also offers a selection of salads, soups and homemade desserts, including sweet potato pound cake and cream cheese pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springfield:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/black-sheep-burgers-and-shakes\">Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes<\/a> is known for its creative burgers and shakes. The burger names \u2013 Don&#8217;t go Bacon My Heart, Bleus Brothers, and Jamaican Me Crazy to name a few \u2013 speak for themselves. Shake flavors include Elvis, Strawberry Fields Forever, and P.B.J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Branson:<\/strong> Your sweet tooth is in for a treat at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/sugar-leaf-bakery-cafe\">Sugar Leaf Bakery and Caf\u00e9<\/a>. The bakery boasts an assortment of delectable pies, cobblers, cookies, cupcakes and more. Sandwiches, soups, salads, quiche and other savory items are available for breakfast and lunch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing makes a road trip better than finding a great place to fuel up before heading further down the highway. And when we say fuel up, we mean food.<br \/>\nFrom Missouri&#8217;s famous barbecue and specialty burgers to homemade pie and ice cream, it&#8217;s not 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