Eisler Brothers Store

Here's what David Wickline had to say about the Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store in his "Images of 66" book. "Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store (1925) at 7109 SE Highway 66, Riverton. Ot was originally a Standard Oil Station and Cafe named the Williams Y-NOT-EAT Bar-B-Q. In the 1940s the name changed to the Williams AG Food Market until 1973. Eisler Brothers Store is home to the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association. Eisler's has a superb deli featuring hand-crafted sandwiches. The gift shop is packed with a great selection of Route 66 memorabilia. Check out the original stamped tin ceiling. Behind the store is a vintage outhouse (David didn't say if it was still operational or not.) Scott Nelson, Proprietor. www.homerown.aol.com/eislerbros (620) 848-3330." "Images of 66." Don't Leave Home Without It. --RoadDog

Eisler Brothers Closes

What little of Route 66 that Kansas has in its 13-mile stretch got a little bit less recently.

According to Ron Warnick in his Route 66 News blog, the Eisler Brothers store in Riverton, Kansas, closed. The owners are now having a family squabble for ownership which hopefully will soon be settled. 

Liz and I have stopped here every time we've ever driven through the state. Great food, lots of Route 66 stuff and characters as well.

This is where I first met Dean Walker and his feet. I wasn't ready for the demonstration either. That will sure take your voice away.

Here's Hoping It Won't be Closed Long. --RoadDog