CaféHidden gem

Midpoint Cafe

Adrian, Texas

The halfway point on Route 66, famous for ugly crust pie and a sign that says so.

Price
Pie and coffee under US$10
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

Adrian sits almost exactly halfway between Chicago and Santa Monica, and the Midpoint Cafe makes a sign out of it. The cafe is known for its pies, locally called ugly crust because the pastry is plain. The little cafe and the roadside signs fill with travellers all day.

Good to know

  • Pie sells out by mid-afternoon
  • Cafe is closed in the evenings
  • Take a photo at the midpoint marker out front
Vehicles
Campervans fine

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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