Cafe on the Route of Baxter Springs, Kansas, which abruptly closed nearly two years ago, apparently is reopening by mid-November after extensive renovations.
Rich Dinkela got the scoop a couple of days ago with this video. The new owner’s remodeling includes showing off the original tin ceiling and brick walls.
The new owner also put up a new website for the restaurant, which includes a countdown for its opening. According to records, Tim Potter of nearby Miami, Oklahoma, owns the domain. Records indicate he also owns the CMC Angus Cattle Co. in Miami.
The previous owners, Richard and Amy Sanell, in January 2013 unexpectedly closed the Route 66 restaurant, which nationwide fame for its creative menu and an appearance on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” It was discovered later that two other restaurants the Sanells operated closed down shortly before that, leading one to believe their financial problems pulled down Cafe on the Route as well.
The second floor of the 1870 building at 1101 Military Ave. (Route 66) served as a bed-and breakfast. There was no mention whether that would be revived.
(Hat tip: Mike Ward; image of Cafe on the Route by Aaron Sumner via Flickr)
Great!!! looking forward to the opening. Hoping it lives up to the standards of the old Cafe on the Route and curious to see if they also cater. Good luck.