On the day of the total solar eclipse, I had lunch at the Buckeye Express Diner in Bellville, Ohio and then stayed there to watch the eclipse. The restaurant is unique because it is set inside of a disused steam engine carriage and cabose off of a major road. The restaurant interior is a shrine to the Buckeyes Ohio State football.
The restaurant sits on a hill and offers a menu of comfort food. There are other items around the steam engine, such as a buffalo, pony, and teepee and other wild west items.
The world's largest bobble-head is also present behind the diner and depicts a chef carrying two hamburgers.
I had the toasted grilled cheese sandwich and a side of onion rings. The food was tasty.
This is a unique place to stop on a road trip and take advantage of the food. The train whistles can also be blown by pulling on a string, and there's other attractions for children. A short walk down the hill goes to a hotel with a pool and another restaurant (an Amish one) with a shop and bakery, and there's also a Dunkin' Donuts here too.
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