By: Anjelicia Bruton
A Historic Route 66 restaurant is closing their doors for good right before their 50th anniversary due to COVID-19.
Ann s Chicken Fry House has served many Oklahomans and tourists since 1971. People from across the country have flooded social media with memories of Ann s famous chicken fried steak and fried peaches.
Patty Mitschke worked as a waitress for over 15 years. She said when the pandemic hit, the restaurant went from constantly busy to dozens of empty tables.
“Our night time customers were usually more elderly and they quit coming out. They didn t get out at night. They didn t get out because of COVID anymore,” Mitschke said.