Wagon Wheel Restaurant
Needles, California · Route 66
Why stop here: Wagon Wheel Restaurant is a $ diner pick in Needles for Route 66 travelers. Order Chicken fried steak.
A Route 66 hidden gem in Needles with a menu designed by artist Bob Waldmire, serving all-day breakfast and diner staples with a gift shop.
Chicken fried steak
At Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Roamward highlights Chicken fried steak because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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