Cozy Dog Drive In
A legendary roadside diner on Route 66 that claims to be the birthplace of the corn dog on a stick, its walls full of Route 66 memorabilia.
Cozy Dog Drive In sits on the old alignment of Route 66 (Sixth Street) on the south side of town. It was opened in 1949 by Ed Waldmire, who invented the 'Cozy Dog,' a battered and deep-fried hot dog on a stick, often considered an early version of the corn dog. The family still runs the restaurant, and its walls are covered with old Route 66 photos, road signs and autographs, making it a must-stop for drivers on the Mother Road. A Cozy Dog with fries costs about 10 US dollars, and the diner is usually closed on Sundays. Old gas stations and neon signs line the route nearby. Each June the downtown area hosts the Route 66 Festival, with plenty of classic car shows.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Dana–Thomas House
- Illinois Governor's Mansion
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
- Illinois State Museum
- Illinois State Capitol
- Lincoln Depot
- Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
- Old State Capitol State Historic Site