Isn’t Cave Junction a decent sidetrack off I-5 from Grants Pass? I’ve only been there once but I remember it being a pretty good drive from Grants Pass. Between Portland and Grants Pass, I could suggest stopping at the...

by the Sea (760-632-0056). Exit Birmingham from I-5, head to ocean, left at T intersection (San Elijio Ave.), left at next intersection (Liverpool) look for the line. (Don’t park in the shopping center parking lot –...

Some of you may not read the California board, so I’m posting this just in case... If you’re going toward L.A. anytime soon, and considering taking I-5, please check out the thread (posted by Doc) in the California...

In a humble contribution to the I-5 challenge, I took a short detour on my recent road trip south to check out Patterson, which is a small town east of the I-5 and south of the I-580 cut-off. Blue’s Cafe is a good place to...

Some of us divided up the L.A. to S.F. I-5 route into segments to see if we could find some good Chowhound locations. This is my report on the Buttonwillow segment; and wow did I hit paydirt! The actual town of Buttonwillow is...

're not too far from the raceway either. You can either take the Lombard exit off I-5 east and then take a right on MLK or you can take MLK just north of the raceway all the way down to it. They often have other soul food items...

Almost forgot Harris Ranch! I-5 in Coalinga and a do not miss for those that love GREAT beef. Here is a review of the food: http://www.100dollarhamburger.com/3o8.html Link: http://www.harrisranch.com/

You should look at a map. Neither SFO airport nor Monterey are anywhere near I5.

-ramp. Downtown Gustine has the famous Wolfsens Meats but that might be a little far off the track. I’m trying to think of something decent at the Santa Nella offramp but can’t. After 30 years of driving I-5 I have an...

't have it by the time you get to Redding, get it there, We’ve eaten several places immediately off I-5 along Cypress Ave. - Black Bear Diner, Denney’s @ The Vagabond (on Bechelli Ln.), and the Lumberjack. Stick with...

We will be traveling up I 5 to Seattle in a few weeks. Looking for a lunch spot close to the freeway just a little north of Portland. Not a chain. Just somewhere we can get a beer and a good sandwich – or small plate. And,...

Any recommendations for a Korean restaurant near I-5, either Lakewood or Federal Way, that has good vegetarian options? Really interesting tofu dishes would be appreciated. Thanks!

Making a quick trip to Wilsonville from Central Oregon, and searching hasn’t found me a good place for breakfast off I-5 as we pass through Salem. Suggestions? TIA.

About to take a roadtrip down to Arizona tomorrow. I-5 south will be the primary highway used during the trip. Tomorrow I’m hoping to make it to Redding, Califronia. Rather than gain 50lbs and clog what arteries I...

Going back and forth I-5 a lot and looking for tasty, healthy and interesting lunch spots with easy highway access to break up the trip.