Illinois Route 66 - Litchfield

LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS. The Ariston Cafe first appeared in Carlinville, Illinois, in 1924, on old State Route 4, two years before that road was replaced by a newly commissioned Route 66. The cafe was moved to Litchfield, another 66 town, in 1929, and the old road supplied it with a steady flow of customers for many years. The Ariston was founded by Pete Adam, a Greek immigrant, and it has been run by his family ever since. A classic Route 66 story. Oh, and the cafe was packed during my visit - that's something we always like to see when it comes to 66 businesses.