Recommended Places To Eat

These places to eat were recommended by all the truckers in the Cooking On The Truck Facebook group as their favorite places to eat when they want a night off from cooking and are mostly not truck stops! Note that most of these places have limited truck parking! This list is a work in progress as the list is very long and new additions keep coming in, so bear with us please! :)


Alabama
Falkville:
Momma's Road House Grill - 59 Douglas Road, Falkville, AL 35622 - 
Phone: (256) 784-2020 - I-65 Exit 322.
No official website found.

Foley:
Lambert's Cafe - Address: 2981 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535

Phone:(251) 943-7655 - 

Their website: http://www.throwedrolls.com/


Tuskegee:
The Torch - Address: 3901 County Road 53, Tuskegee, AL 36083

Phone:(334) 727-0760 - I-85 Exit 42 

No official site found.

Alaska:

Tok:

Fast Eddy's Restaurant - Address: Alaska Hwy, Tok, AK 99780

Phone:907-883-4411. Along Hwy AK-2 just before turn off to Hwy AK-1.

No site up yet but temporary info http://www.fasteddysrestaurant.com/

For Canadian addresses please check all the way on the bottom! I will be adding those there.

Arizona:
Flagstaff:
Black Bart's Steak House - Address: 2760 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone:(928) 779-3142.I-40 Exit 198. Across from Little America Truck Stop in the RV Park. Truck parking available in separate lot.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Vail:
Vail Steak House Cafe and Diner - 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail, AZ, 85641 - 
Phone: 520-762-8777 - I-10 Exit 279 Vail/Colossal Cave on the Frontage Road.
Their website: http://www.vailsteakhouse.com/

Arkansas
Benton:
Browns Country Store & Restaurant - Address: 18718 Interstate 30 Frontage Rd, Benton, AR 72015

Phone:(501) 778-5033. It's on the Southbound Access Road along I-30 South. 

Their website: http://brownscountryrestaurant.com/

Carlisle:
Nick's BBQ & Cat Fish - Address: 1012 S Bankhead Ave, Carlisle, AR 72024

Phone:(870) 552-3887. It's on the South side of I-40 along Highway 13.

Their website: http://www.nicksbq.com/

Hot Springs:

Harold's Bar-B-Q & Lounge

Harold's Midway Bbq, 4897 Malvern Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901 

Phone: (501) 262-3032. I-30 Exit 98B, go West on US-270, restaurant on right hand side once you passed AR-171.

No official site found.

Texarkana:
JD's Rib Shack - Address: 6775 State Highway 108, Texarkana, AR 71854 (closed on Sunday) -
Phone: (903) 278-7929
Located next to the Pilot off I-30 Exit 7.

West Memphis:
Road Side BBQ - Address: 196 Arkansas 147, Proctor, AR 72376

Phone:(870) 733-9208 - I-40 Exit 271 go South on Hwy 147, it's the first red wood structure building on your left.
No official site found.

California
Baker:
The Mad Greek - Address: 72112 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309

Phone:(760) 733-4354 - I-15 Exit 246 (Kelbaker Road) this restaurant was also featured on Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network!

Their website: https://www.facebook.com/madgreekcafe

Barstow:
Hana Grill - Address: 2843 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311
Phone:(760) 253-5453 - I-15 Exit 178 (same as where the TA, Pilot and Flying J are). Go East on Lenwood Rd. Turn into Del Taco parking lot (you can eat there too of course!) drive to the back and make a U-turn where the trucks park in the dirt lot (room for approx. 7 trucks). There is also a Starbucks right next door from Hana Grill. The place is not really to eat in as it looks run down and very tiny. The place is run by an older Korean couple who won't say much unless you engage them in conversation on South Korea then they will likely talk back to you :) Don't let that bother you though; the food is pretty good. We would usually get some California sushi rolls and chicken rice bowl.
No offical site found.
At this same exit are also a Pollo Loco and Chipotle!

Buttonwillow:
Tita's Pupuseria (Salvadorian/Mexican food) - Address: 20643 Tracy Ave, Buttonwillow, CA 93206

Phone:(661) 764-5111 - I-5 Exit 257. Go East on CA-58 and turn left on Tracy Ave. Drive past TA, and park at Mc Donald's parking lot if there is room; they only have about 6 spots there or walk from TA parking lot.

Thier website: http://titaspupuseria.com/

Bloomington:
Farmer Boys, Colton CA has parking for about 4-5 trucks off of I-10 exit Riverside Ave, go South for about a mile/mile and a half they are on the right. 3356 South Riverside Ave
Bloomington, CA 92316
Phone: (951) 248-1244
Fax: (951) 248-1219
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:00a-10:00p
Sun 7:00a-10:00p
Their website: http://www.farmerboys.com/

Castaic:
Taco Truck next to Mc Donalds - Address: 27701 Lake Hughes Rd, Castaic, CA 91384

Address belongs to Mc Donalds! I-5 Exit 176. Go East on Lake Hughes Rd, turn left at Mc Donalds on Castaic Road. There is truck parking in the lot by Mc Donalds.

There is also a Panda Express nearby and an El Pollo Loco. On the other side of I-5 on Lake Hughes Rd. is also a Jack In The Box; no truck parking though.

Coalinga:
Harris Ranch - 24505 W Dorris Ave
Coalinga, CA
(559) 935-0717Traveling North or South on Interstate 5, look for exit signs to State Highway 198 and Coalinga. Harris Ranch is easy to see right from the highway, on the Southeast side of the I-5 exit ramps.
Their website: http://www.harrisranch.com/index3.php

Commerce:
Ozzie's Diner - Address: 7780 E Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040

Phone:(323) 726-0300 - I-5 Exit 126B on the corner of E. Slausen Ave and Telegraph Road. Has room for approx. 20 trucks, across from the old truck stop which is now a truck wash. 50s style diner.

Their website: http://ozziesdiner.com/

Hesperia (Oak Hills):
Outpost Cafe - Address: 8685 U.S. 395, Oak Hills, CA 92344
Phone:(760) 949-0808 - I-15 Exit 141/Joshua Street. Next to Pilot Travel Center,
Their website: CLICK HERE

Ludlow:
Ludlow Cafe: Address: 68315 National Trails Hwy, Ludlow, CA 92338
Phone:(760) 733-4501 - Top of the hill across the street from the Chevron station. Wonderful little old cafe with great people and good food. Truck parking either at the Chevron or gravel lot to the east.

Ontario:
Galaxy Burger - Address: 2150 S Archibald Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

Phone:(909) 930-2200. CA-60 get off at S Archibald Ave and go North; on the corner of Archibald and E Philadelphia St. on left hand side. Has parking for approx. 20 trucks.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Tehachapi:
Apple Shed Inc. - Address: 333 E Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Phone:(661) 823-8333 - CA-58 same exit as Love's T/S but instead of turning right you would turn left to get there. On Google Street View it doesn't look like you could park a truck there so probably have to either walk or bobtail there. Looks like they recently moved locations!!

Yelp Reviews here http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-apple-shed-tehachapi No official site found.

Idaho:
Boise: 
Stage Stop Boise - Address: 23801 S Orchard Access Rd, Boise, ID 83716

Phone:(208) 343-1367 - on the South side of Boise.

Their website: http://boisestagestop.org/

Twin Falls:
Outback Steakhouse - Address: 1965 Blue Lakes Blvd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone:(208) 733-4585 - I-84 Exit 173. Go South on US-93. There will be a Scenic Overlook parking area once you cross the Snake River with 12 truck parking spots. Outback is right there, on the other side is also a Carino's Italian restaurant and IHOP.

Illinois
Effingham: 
Ryan's Buffet - Address: 1102 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

Phone:(217) 342-3007 - get off at exit 160 on I-57; restaurant is across from TA within walking distance.

Their website: http://www.ryans.com/#

Effingham: 
China Buffet - 1500 W. Fayette Ave., Effingham IL 62401 - 
Phone: 217-342-3188 - I-57/I-70 Exit 159. No truck parking so you can park at Petro T/S on West side of the interstate. The restaurant is on the East side of the interstate next to Econolodge and Comfort Suites.
No official site found.

Ina:
Uncle Joe's Restaurant - Address: 201 Taylor St, Ina, IL 62846

Phone:(618) 437-5337 - I-57 Exit 83. Go East on IL-42, restaurant is on your right.

Their website: http://eatunclejoes.com/

Indiana:
Covington:
Beef House - Address: 16501 Indiana 63, Covington, IN 47932

Phone:(765) 793-3947 - I-74 Exit 4 - there is a Pilot T/S at the same exit.

Their website: http://www.beefhouserolls.com/

Evansville:

Rosie's Diner - Address: Address: 1423 W Maryland St, Evansville, IN 47710

Phone: 812-421-1121.  *More info to be added - waiting on reply*

Iowa
Shelby:
The Cornstalk Restaurant - Address: 316 East St, Shelby, IA 51570

Phone:(712) 544-2942 - I-80 Exit 34.

No official site found.

Walcott:
I-80 / EXIT 284
3408 N. Plainview Rd.
Walcott, Iowa 52773
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Phone: 563.284.5055
Their website: http://www.checkeredflagbarandgrille.com/

Kansas:
Yoder:
Carriage Crossing Restaurant and Bakery - Address: 10002 S Yoder Rd, Yoder, KS 67585

Phone:(620) 465-3612 - Hwy KS-96, go North on Yoder Rd. restaurant will be on the right. Amish restaurant.

Yoder KS site http://www.yoderkansas.com/merchants/ccr/

Kentucky:

Hopkinsville:
S & J Cafe - Address: 7275 Pembroke Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 270-475-2995. I-24 Exit 81, go on the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Pkwy, go East on the Hopkinsville Bypass/US-68 until you get to Us-41/Pembroke Road. Turn right. Cafe will be on the right. 
No official site found. 

Louisiana
Breaux Bridge:
The Boudin Shop & Country Store (Right in front of Landry's Seafood House) - 2942 Grand Point Hwy - Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Phone: (337) 667-6073. I-10 Exit 115. Park in the truck stop across the street. There is also a Crawfish Town a few miles North of town where you can buy food to cook in your truck which also has truck parking.
Their website: CLICK HERE

Crowley:
Rice Palace Inc. - Address: 2015 N Cherokee Dr, Crowley, LA 70526

Phone:(337) 783-3001 - I-10 Exit 80.

Their website: http://www.ricepalace.com/

Grosse Tete:
Tiger Truck Stop - Address: 76740 Garner Ln, Grosse Tete, LA 70740

Phone:(225) 648-2312 - I-10 Exit 139.

Their website: http://www.tigertruckstop.com/

Minden:
Crawfish Hole - Address: 12903 U.S. 371, Minden, LA 71055

Phone:(318) 377-0252 - Get off at exit 44 on I-20, go North see Exxon on the left has truck parking. The Crawfish Hole is within walking distance across the street.

No official site found.

Rayne:
Frog City Travel Plaza - Address: 1418 N Polk St, Rayne, LA 70578

Phone:(337) 334-7837 - I-10 get off at exit 87. Go South on Highway 98, immediate first left (across from Popeye's) make a left. You will see the travel plaza on the left. Open 24/7.

No official site found.

Maine:
Bangor:
Dysart's Restaurant - Address: 530 Coldbrook Road, Hermon (Bangor) ME, 04401
Phone: 207-942-4878. I-95 exit 180 on Northside of interstate.
Their website: http://www.dysarts.com/

Michigan:
Battle Creek:
Arlene's Truck Stop - Address: 4647 W Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

Phone:(269) 964-8908 - I-94 Exit 92 Go North on Business Hwy. 94, truck stop on right.

No official site found.

Minnesota:
Clearwater:
Hasty 183 Diner - Address: 4101 148th St NW, Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone:(763) 878-4005. I-94 Exit 283 on South Side of interstate.
No official site found.


Missouri:
Ozark:
Lambert's Cafe - Address: 1800 W State Highway J, Ozark, MO 65721

Phone:(417) 581-7655 - I-44 exit 82A (same exit as going to Prime Inc. in Springfield, MO), go South on Hwy 65 until you get to Hwy J, go left and see Lambert's Cafe on the right. Most times there is a long wait but it's well worth it!

Seymour:
Uncle Rooster's - 29 Enterprise Drive - Seymour, MO 65746
Phone: 417-935-4120. East of Springfield, MO along US-60. Enterprise Drive runs parallel along US-60 and will be on your left when travelling Eastbound.
Their website: http://www.uncleroosters.com/

Sikeston:
Lambert's Cafe - Address: 2305 E Malone Ave, Sikeston, MO 63801

Phone:(573) 471-4261 - I-55 Exit 67. Go West on Hwy 62, truck parking in rear.

Their website: http://www.throwedrolls.com/

New Mexico
Glen Rio:
Russel's Truck & Travel Center - Address: I-40 Exit 369 (Endee exit), Glen Rio
They also have a new location in Springer NM on I-25.
Their website: http://www.russellsttc.com/

Milan:
Wow-Diner - Address: 1300 Motel Dr, Milan, NM 87021

Phone:(505) 287-3801. I-40 Exit 79 across from Petro Truck stop.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Moriarty:
Lisa's Truck Center - Address: 820 Central Ave, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone:(505) 832-4455. Get off at the same exit as the TA. The truck center is on the South side of I-40 like the TA is but keep driving East and you will find it on your right hand side just before the on ramp to I-40.
No official website found.



New York:
Port Jervis:
Roy's Corner Cafe (park at PA Welcome Center; they will deliver there!! No truck parking at restaurant!!) 109 Pike Street - Jarvis NY 12771
Phone: 845-858-7828. 
Their website: CLICK HERE

North Carolina:
Greensboro:
Reedy Fork Diner - 4715 US Hwy 29 North, Greensboro, NC - 
Phone: 336-621-1124

Ohio:
Anna:
Anna Truck Stop - Address: 14262 SR-119 Anna, OH 45302
Phone: Unknown. I-75 Exit 99, go East, the old one on the left hand side of the road.
No official site found.

Delta:
Winchester's Restaurant and Saloon - Address: 7950 Ohio 109, Delta, OH 43515

Phone:(419) 822-0287 I-80 Exit 39. Go South on Hwy OH-109, restaurant will be on the left. Park next door in Walmart parking lot as there is no truck parking at the restaurant itself. Their ribs come highly recommended!

Their website: http://www.winchestersrestaurant.com/

Jackson:
A & A Truck Stop - Address: 80 Dixon Run Rd, Jackson, OH 45640

Phone:(740) 286-1288 - Off of Hwy. 35.

No official website found.

Oklahoma:
Noble:
Kendall's Restaurant - Address: 100 S 3rd St, Noble, OK 73068

Phone:(405) 872-0303 - Hwy. 77 WARNING: HAS ONLY ROOM FOR 1 TRUCK ACROSS THE STREET!!! 

Their website: http://kendallsrestaurant.com/

Oklahoma City:

Dhaba Indian Restaurant - Address: 4600 NE 120th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73131

Phone:(405) 478-2151. I-35 Exit 137 behind Love's Truck Stop and inside Five Star Travel Plaza. 

No official site found.

Orlando:
Smokey Pokey BBQ - Address: 522 S Peach Road, Orlando OK 73073
Phone: 405-413-5543. I-35 North exit 174. Go East on Hwy 51/62, turn left on Peach Road, restaurant on left.
No official site found.

Texhoma:
Auction Yard Restaurant - along US-54 and intersection with S 1st Street. There is parking for 20-30 trucks.
Their website: CLICK HERE

Webbers Falls:
Charlie's Fried Chicken - State Hwy 100 AT I 40 W - Webbers Falls, OK. Located across the Love's truck stop.
Their website: http://www.charlies-chicken.com/


Oregon:
Azalea:
Heaven On Earth Restaurant - Address: 703 Quines Creek Rd, Azalea, OR 97410

Phone:(541) 837-3596. I-5 Exit 86. When travelling North on I-5 get off exit and make right at end of ramp. Make immediate left at end/first turn onto Quines Creek Road. Restaurant has parking for about 20 trucks. Leave the same way as you got into the restaurant to get back onto I-4.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Baker City:
Baker Truck Corral - Address: 515 Campbell St, Baker City, OR 97814
Phone:(541) 523-4318. I-84 Exit 304, go West on OR-7 truck stop is right there.
No official site found.

North Powder:
North Powder Cafe - 975 2nd - North Powder OR 97867
Phone: (541) 898-2868. I-84 Exit 285 Go East on OR237, cafe on left.
No official site found.

Pennsylvania

Mill Hall:
Browns Hill Tavern & Motel - Address: 717 Browns Hill Rd, Mill Hall, PA 17751
Phone:(570) 726-3090 - I-80 exit 173, parking for a few trucks 5 maybe a couple more but only seen 1 or 2 ever), great food/prices. TA and Pilot are nearby also.
Their website: http://www.brownshilltavern.com/

Ronks:
Jennie's Diner - Address: 2575 Lincoln Hwy E, Ronks, PA 17572

Phone:(717) 397-2507. 

Their website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jennies-Diner/109725169084771

Tennessee

Cornersville:

Pop's BBQ (inside the Tennessean Truck Stop) 

3686 Pulaski Hwy
Cornersville, TN 37047
Phone 931-293-4171Their website: http://tennesseantruckstop.com/

Crossville:
Ryan's Steakhouse - Address: 2854 N Main St, Crossville, TN 38555

Phone:(931) 456-9228 - On I-40 get off at Exit 317, go South on TN-28, restaurant on left. There are only 4-5 parking spots for trucks!

Their website: http://www.ryans.com/

Hurricane Mills:

Loretta Lynn's Kitchen - Address: 15366 Tennessee 13, Hurricane Mills, TN 37078

Phone:(931) 296-1122 - You can park at the Pilot and walk to the restaurant as it doesn't have truck parking.

Their website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loretta-Lynns-Kitchen/108044089219096

Sweetwater:
Dinner Bell - Address: 576 Oakland Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874

Phone:(423) 337-5825. Get off at exit 62 on I-75 and head East; restaurant will be on your left.

Their website: https://www.facebook.com/DinnerBellSweetwater?rf=117468474939620

Texas
Amarillo: 
The Big Texan - Address: 7701 Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118

Phone:(806) 372-6000.  Get off at the same exit as the Petro truck stop, follow the access road along the North side of I-40 (if you're headed West!) and the Big Texan will be on your right hand side; truck parking is in the back.

Their website: http://bigtexan.com/

Anthony:

The Great American Land & Cattle Co. Steakhouse - Address: 600 Valley Chili Rd, Anthony, TX 79821

Phone:(915) 886-4690. I-10 exit 0 Eastbound side stay on the Frontage Rd - you can park at the rest area and walk half mile to the restaurant.

Their website: http://www.greatamericansteakhouse.com/

Dilley:

Pacho Garcia Cafe - Address: 1062 Farm to Market 117, Dilley, TX 78017

Phone:(830) 965-1493 - I-35 Exit 85 restaurant right by on/off ramp next to Relax Inn hotel/motel.

No official site found.

Gainesville:

The Hitchin Post 500 Restaurant - 3707 Interstate 35 - Gainesville, TX 
Phone: 940-665-9521 - I-35 Exit 500 follow access road.
No official site found.

Rockwall:

Soulman's Bar-B-Que, 812 E Interstate 30, Royse City, TX, (972) 636-0000

Get off at exit 77B off I-30. Restaurant on the Northside of the interstate along the access road.

Their website: http://soulmans.com/

Wichita Falls:

Jolly Restaurant - Address: 3392 U.S. 287 Wichita Falls, TX 76305

Phone: 940-767-8536. Along US-287 exit at FM-2393

Their website: https://www.facebook.com/jollytravelcenter

Utah:

Richfield:
R&R Frontier Village - Address: 1475 N Main St, Richfield, UT 84701

Phone:(435) 893-8361. I-70 Exit 40. Go South on UT-120. Voted best restaurant in 2013.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Virginia:

Emperia:

Fo Sho Italian Sports Grille - 916 D West Atlantic Street - Emporia, Va 23847

Their website: http://www.foshofoods.com/FO_SHO_Italian_Sports_Grille/Home.html

South Hill:
Five Guys Burgers - Address: 1015 E Atlantic St, South Hill, VA 23970

Phone:(434) 584-3483 - I-85 Exit 12A. There is a Walmart Super Center next door when you can park and then walk next door to Five Guys.

Their website: http://gofiveguys.com/menu/five-guys-south-hill/

Washington:

Toledo:
Gee Cee's Truck Stop - Address: 123 Foster Creek Rd, Toledo, WA 98591

Phone:(360) 864-4300. I-5 Exit 57.

Their website: CLICK HERE

Wisconsin:

Rosendale:
Tabbert's Restaurant - Address: 221 S Main St, Rosendale, WI 54974

Phone:(920) 872-2222 - On Hwy WI-26 approx. 11 South of Oshkosh.

Their website: http://www.tabberts.com/

Wyoming:

Laramie:

A & C Truck Stop - Address: 168 Hunt Rd, WY 82070

Phone:(307) 745-1653 - I-80 Exit 290 go South on WY-59/Hunt Rd; truck stop will be on your left.

No official site found.

Canadian Addresses:

As we do have quite a few Canadian drivers in the group and some have added their favorite places to eat as well I will be adding those here. However, I have only been to Canada once so forgive me if there is an error in directions! Please double check and/or let me know if changes need to be made. Thanks :)

Yukon:

Beaver Creek:

Buckshot Betty's - Address: Beaver Creek, YT Y0B 1A0, Canada

Phone: +1 867-862-7111. Along Alaska Highway 1.

Their website: http://buckshotbettys.ca/reservations/

Nugget City:
Wolf It Down Restaurant and Bakery (inside service center) - just West of the Cassiar Hwy and the Alaskan Junction.
Their website: http://www.nuggetcity.com/restaurant.html