Choo Choo
Des Plaines, IL Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Choo Choo is a restaurant/diner that's been
in business since the early 1950's. The Choo Choo has become a Des Plaines
landmark since then. The sign even lights up at night.
For more photos and information on the Choo Choo Restaurant, see Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on the Choo Choo. 10-13
Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty
Minocqua, WI Photo courtesy Dave Pophal
Hungry after a road trip? Appetite large enough to fit Paul Bunyan? Well,
if you're fortunate enough to be in Minocqua, Wisconsin you're in luck!
Stop by Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty, home of the "all you can
eat" Lumberjack meals, and eat to your heart's content.
Milano
Inn
Indianapolis, IN Photo courtesy Emily Steele
The Milano Inn is known for some pretty decent food
in Indianapolis. Plus, this place has a couple of nice roadside signs (see below)
on the property.
Mr. K's Restaurant
Chicago, IL Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Mr. K's Restaurant features a rather unique and large
marquee in the parking lot. Check out this sign for this Chicago restaurant.
Mack's Fine Food
Elmhurst, IL Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Here's a nice sign for Mack's Golden Pheasant. This
restaurant is located in Villa Park, IL and still features the image of a pheasant as part of its moniker.
According to the Mack's Golden Pheasant website, the business is the oldest continuously family owned restaurant in DuPage County and started up sometime in the late 1930's or early 1940's. After being devastated by fire in 1962, the Golden Pheasant was rebuilt and has been a survivor to this day.
UPDATE 11/09 : The marquee for Mack's Golden Pheasant was recently restored. The sign itself is dated inside 1936. 11-09
Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty
Milano
Inn
Mr. K's Restaurant
