Mid-Point Pizza

Pizzas are the kitchen's primary focus and the most-recommended order. The dough is hand-tossed and the standard toppings are reliable — pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, ground beef, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives, jalapeños, pineapple, and a few cheese variations. The build-your-own option is the most flexible; the supreme and meat-lovers specialty pies are the most-ordered fixed combinations. Pricing: small (10") starts around $10 for cheese and runs to $16 for loaded specialty; large (16") starts around $14 and runs to $22 for loaded specialty.

Sub sandwiches are the secondary kitchen focus — oven-baked subs in the standard 6-inch and 12-inch sizes, with combinations covering Italian (ham/salami/pepperoni/provolone), turkey, ham and cheese, meatball, chicken parmesan, and a few specialty options. Sandwiches typically run $7-$10 depending on size and combination. Salads (garden, Caesar, chef) and a small selection of sides (breadsticks, garlic bread, wings) round out the menu. Wings are available in standard sauce variations (mild, hot, BBQ, garlic-parmesan).

Drinks are limited to the standard pizza-counter selection — fountain soft drinks (Coca-Cola products in most years), iced tea, lemonade, and bottled water. Beer and wine are not typically available. Desserts are modest — usually a couple of pre-made options like cookies, brownies, or a small cheesecake. For full bar service or a more substantial dinner, the Red River Steakhouse a few blocks away is the appropriate alternative.

McLean has two primary sit-down restaurant options for Route 66 travelers — the Red River Steakhouse on West Route 66 and Mid-Point Pizza on North Main Street — and the choice between them depends on what kind of meal you want. The Red River is the full sit-down dinner option: a real steakhouse menu with hand-cut Panhandle beef, a relaxed pace, table service, full bar, and 60-90 minute meals. Mid-Point Pizza is the quick casual option: counter ordering, faster pace, family-friendly atmosphere, and meals you can finish in 30-45 minutes.

For a typical Route 66 itinerary, the natural pattern is dinner at the Red River and lunch at Mid-Point Pizza — but either restaurant works for either meal. Travelers wanting a quicker midday stop typically choose Mid-Point Pizza for lunch; travelers wanting a more substantial meal choose the Red River. The Red River is closed Sundays and Mondays, which makes Mid-Point Pizza the default option for travelers passing through McLean on those days (Mid-Point is closed Sundays as well, but open Mondays).

For overnight guests at the Cactus Inn Motel, both restaurants are within easy walking distance — Mid-Point Pizza is about a 5-minute walk via Main Street; Red River is about a 4-minute walk via First Street. Either is a reasonable choice for an unhurried evening meal. Mid-Point is particularly useful for families with young children who prefer counter service and the kid-friendly menu options over a fuller sit-down experience.

Walk-in seating is standard; no reservations needed or accepted. The dining room rarely fills completely except during major local events; weeknight and weekend lunch periods see steady but manageable activity. Carryout is common and a useful option for travelers who want to eat at the Cactus Inn Motel or the McLean Route 66 Park rather than in the restaurant — phone ahead to have the order ready when you arrive at the counter.

Order at the counter, pay when ordering (credit cards and cash both accepted), receive a number, and sit at any open table. Food arrives at the table within 15-25 minutes depending on the order and the kitchen load — pizzas typically take longer than sandwiches. Refills on fountain drinks are typically self-serve from the dispenser. Tipping is appreciated but not strictly expected at the counter-service level; a dollar or two per person is appropriate.

The restaurant is wheelchair-accessible at the main entrance. Parking is free and straightforward on North Main Street directly in front of the building or in a small adjacent lot. Mid-Point Pizza is genuinely family-friendly — kids' menu options, casual atmosphere, and friendly service make it a comfortable stop for travelers with children. The Sunday closure (along with the Red River's Sunday/Monday closure) means travelers passing through McLean on Sunday should plan dining at the I-40 truck stops or push on to Shamrock or Amarillo.