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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 49 MIN

Discovering the Heart of Route 66 at Hi-Way Cafe

from Only in OKlahoma Show

Join us as we pull over in Vinita, Oklahoma, to explore the iconic Hi-Way Cafe, a family-owned gem nestled along the historic Route 66. Voted #6 "Best Hole-In-The-Wall" Restaurant and #9 "Most Unassuming Restaurant" in Oklahoma, this cozy diner is a must-visit for travelers and locals alike. We'll dive into the warm, welcoming atmosphere, where friendly waitstaff serve up hearty homemade meals that keep folks coming back. From all-day breakfast plates like fluffy pancakes and chicken fried steak with eggs to lunch and dinner stars like the local favorite Indian taco on fresh fry bread, Hi-Way Cafe's menu is packed with flavor. Don't miss the daily specials or their legendary homemade cobblers, pies, and cakes baked fresh in-house. Tune in to hear why this unassuming spot is a true Route 66 treasure, and follow them on Facebook at "Hi-Way Café" for the latest updates. Whether you're craving comfort food or a slice of Americana, Hi-Way Cafe delivers it all with a smile! Established in 1871, Vinita is the second oldest town in Oklahoma, and as such, places a high priority on preserving its history and heritage. A historic downtown district showcases antique shops and specialty boutiques. At the Eastern Trails Museum, gain insight into Vinita's history, and along Vinita's stretch of the historic Route 66, experience another layer of charm. For maximum doses of fun in Vinita, be sure to eat at the iconic Clanton's Café, a Route 66 institution since 1927. Also discussed OHA, Maddie Rae Photography, Misfit Pits BBQ, American Airlines, Wall Drug, Arbuckle Wilderness, Lumberjack Wood Fired Pizza LLC, Firelake Casino and the Winganon Space Capsule. Special Thanks to our partner, Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers. Want some Only in OK Show swag? #Route66 #HiWayCafe #VinitaOklahoma #HoleInTheWall #BestRestaurants #OklahomaEats #ComfortFood #HomemadeDesserts #IndianTaco #AllDayBreakfast #HistoricRoute66 #VinitaHistory #ClantonsCafe #EasternTrailsMuseum #OklahomaTravel #RoadTripUSA #Americana #FoodieTravel #MisfitPitsBBQ #LumberjackPizza #FirelakeCasino #TravelVlog #FoodVlog #Route66Adventures #SmallTownCharm #OklahomaFood #HiddenGem #OklahomaCulture #LocalTraditions #onlyinokshow #Oklahoma #podcast #traveloklahoma #historic #travel #tourism

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Join us as we pull over in Vinita, Oklahoma, to explore the iconic Hi-Way Cafe, a family-owned gem nestled along the historic Route 66. Voted #6 "Best Hole-In-The-Wall" Restaurant and #9 "Most Unassuming Restaurant" in Oklahoma, this cozy diner is a...

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