In 1918, nineteen year old, Luigi Sterpe, ventured from the little town of Stangolegalli, Italy (near Rome) to experience the American dream. Luigi was the 2nd oldest of 20 children. Moving to Upstate New York, Luigi openned Syracuse's first west side Italian Bread bakery, delivering his goods from a horse drawn wagon. The bakery was in the back of his home, near Solvey, where he and Maria began their family. With a nice garden on the left side of their home, their horses were kept on the right. The Sterpe Family continued since with various Businesses for almost 100 years.

Route 66 Hotdogs, present location was built in the early 20's on the Mother Road itself, Once again on the Westside of a great city, Springfield, MO. (the birthplace of Route 66) The building served as a small grocery store, as well as a Bakery for many years. We understood that the location was perfect for us, and so we made the previous owners an offer that they could not refuse. We are truly indebted to them for this favor bestowed upon us.

Since first openning in 2009, we have, let us say, "aquired" another property a few doors west, of which we plan to open in the Summer of 2011. We'll have limitted seating inside, but we'll have some tables set up for you outside. This will be a summer operation with live music periodically, a bocce court, and a few chess & card tables.

We are honored to work with the great State of Missouri, our partners, and a particular Olive Oil Company, of which we can not disclose at this time.

So next time your travelling on the Mother Road herself, stop on by ... shoot the fat ... and grab a dog at ...

Route 66 Hot Dogs.

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