Roadside Wonders

Mangaweka International Airport Cafe Koraenui Street Mangaweka, New Zealand submitted by: Bob Goddard Bob says: Check out this roadside cafe – a converted DC3 – at Mangaweka in New Zealand. I’m told the Cookie Time paint job has changed since we were there on our “Land Of The Long Wild Road” trip. wendyvee says: Yay! So glad to add New Zealand to the RoadsideWonders Map. Thanks,...

American Dream Diner 1933 Herr Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” and “Slicks” (John) wendyvee says: Larry Cultrera’s Diner Hotline is one of my favorite blogs. When I saw his recent “30th Anniversary” post, which featured the American Dream Diner when it was still The Bypass Diner, I thought it would be cool to try to replicate his photo from...

The Rock Cafe 114 West Main Street Route 66 Stroud, Oklahoma submitted by “rats_daor” (Gary) Gary says: The inside of the cafe was completely destroyed several years ago, but it has taken the path of the phoenix and risen up from it’s own ashes. Really good German food and buffalo burgers! wendyvee says: I haven’t seen The Rock Cafe since I drove out west with my grandparents <mumble, mumble...

Lee’s Diner 4320 West Market Street (Route 30) York, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I have ridden (or driven) past Lee’s Diner a number of times; but never had the opportunity to stop in until last weekend. Lee’s Diner is a 1951 Mountain View model and, according to the waitress, this is its original location. It’s attached to brick house at the back, where...