Bagdad Cafe, Roadside restaurant on Route 66 in San Bernardino County, United States.
Description
Bagdad Cafe is a diner restaurant along Route 66 in the Mojave Desert, serving traditional American diner food and Middle Eastern specialties. The place offers a simple, welcoming setting where travelers can stop for a meal during their journey through the desert.
History
This place started as a truck stop before the 1987 German film 'Bagdad Cafe' brought it international attention. The film transformed it from a quiet rest stop into a destination known around the world.
Culture
The walls are covered with hundreds of photos, notes, and items left by visitors from around the world who stopped here during their desert journey. This collection tells the story of all the people who passed through and wanted to leave their mark.
Practical
The restaurant is open daily and accepts both cash and credit cards for payment. Prices are moderate, and there is plenty of parking for cars as well as space for tour buses.
Did you know?
Visitors write their names and stick banknotes from their countries on the ceiling, creating a constantly growing collection of international currency. This unusual decoration is a visual record of the global travelers who have sought out this remote spot.
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