Super delicious sandwiches and drinks. Love the industrial grundge vibe. A must try for all ages.

Stopped in during a road trip at lunch time. Ordered the Sloppy Jose and the Korean Beef tacos. SO GOOD. We also ordered Chips with Queso and also with the Pinto Bean/Poblano dip. Highly recommend. Great atmosphere. read more

I went in for a quick lunch one day. They don't really seem to be single diner friendly. I had the Mexican street corn which was really good and about the only tacos that were gluten free that day were shrimp, also good. I had one of their house margaritas. The food and drinks were all very good, but the atmosphere not so great and the service was some of the worst that I've had in a long time. They really acted more like I was an inconvenience than being happy I came in. Location in downtown Columbia doesn't have great access so it's not the easiest to get there, especially during the week day. I doubt I'll be back simply because of limited gluten free options and the attitude of the staff. read more

The food was pretty good except for the fact they they put sweet cream on three of our nachos rather than sour cream. The service was great until it came time for the check and out waitress was nowhere to be found. It has a good atmosphere and I will try it again. read more

44 Canteen - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

My 4th or 5th time here and then I had the worst experience. The waitress was high as a kite. Questioned my ID, too high to remember my drink order and then insulted me after I said I already ordered when she asked for my order the third time. I Asked to cancel my drink order and she poured it out but gave my date theirs. Extremely rude and horrible service. Do not go here unless they change waitress. read more

Went here Friday for the first time. My boyfriend and I met another couple for dinner. Very cool interior in the place. The cooking area is completely open so you can see everything that the cooks are doing. I ordered a drink, I didn't like it, but I should have known since it had habanero something in it. It just wasn't my kind of drink, but that's on me for not realizing what it was. We ordered the sloppy disco fries and they were really good, but at $9.50 the fry portion could have been a bit larger, we also got the chips, salsa and cheese sauce. All was good. I ordered the walking taco's and they were great! One friend ordered the farmer burger and he said it was really, really good. Only one of our group didn't care for his taco's and he had carnitas. They were so much smaller that the others and he only ate one as he didn't like it. I will go back as my experience was favorable, minus the drink. It was $34? for two entree's, an appetizer and 2 beverages. Not terrible by any means. I say it's worth the trip! read more

I just ate a very very cold meal here tonight. Like , I don't even think the oven was on. Multiple Dishes ordered, all Freezing. They don't even have the oven power to melt the cheese over the nachos. What a travesty. If you like $9 ice tacos...THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU HOMBRE!! read more

First time here in MO. Trying out the fish tacos. Yummy. Sort of expensive because it's downtown. Tip: if you get extra Salsa it's $2.00 extra. Omg read more

I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and loved everything about my experience. The food was great but I was most impressed with our server. I was in a group of four and our server remembered our order perfectly without writing it down. I'm talking two appetizers (each with two dips), four meals, and a handful of special requests/dietary restrictions. That speaks to a high level of familiarity with the menu and I was super impressed. We ordered fries and chips for our appetizers. My favorite dips were the lime aioli and guacamole, which was really garlicky and good. For my entree I ordered the fish tacos and they were fantastic. I used to live in San Diego and I've eaten a lot of great fish tacos. The tacos here totally measure up. read more

First visit, it was phenomenal! We shared the Disco Fries and then I had the steak tacos...loved them both. I will visit again when in Columbia. read more

44 Canteen - Disco fries, awesome. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Food is great. Tacos are the best I've had in a long time. Drinks are good. Love sitting on the sidewalk and people watching. Have a Sunday brunch, we have not tried it, but thinking about it soon. read more

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Probably my favorite restaurant in CoMo. Get the tacos. All of them are delicious. I've heard good things about the burgers too, but get the tacos. One order is usually filling, but if you're hungry and dining with company, get a second order and go halfsies with a friend. In my experience they have great service and I have hardly ever had to wait long for a table. Go get some tacos! read more

Delcious! Service was friendly and quick. Stopped in before heading to the Blue Note.

44 Canteen is a fun bar and restaurant in Downtown CoMO. Columbia needs all the non-college bars it can get and 44 Canteen is a great addition to that scene. It has an intimate atmosphere with great craft cocktails and a tasty food. They do seem to push that they're a "shared plates" place but that is what I'd call a bad description. It's more like, "you can buy appetizers here." Their menu is pretty heavy. It's basically "you can get tacos or burgers.' I've never tried the tacos they come with 2 that "can be shared." Whoever shared 2 tacos? More like I'll have 4 tacos. I can attest that their burgers are amazing. I most recently go their bulgogi one and it was divine. As for starters, get the Disco fries. You could easily share this with 3-4 and it's the worst thing that's ever happened to your arteries but worth every bite. I'll be back here for decadent comfort food and cocktails fo sho. read more

Food was good...service was disappointing. Called ahead for a pick up order, host confirmed my name, put my food in a bag and walked right past me and put it on a side counter. I paid in cash (with tip), he asked if I needed any change to which I said no, and he walked off. Didn't say thank you, hand me my order or confirm that I had everything. I walked over and picked up my bag and left feeling less than impressed especially since I was just raving about the restaurant a couple days before. read more

Very good food and very laid back. Fun cocktails and friendly service! Will be back to try more cocktails and different menu items!

A little expensive for the amount of food given! Great location! aesthetically pleasing in the inside and the foods amazing! Staff is super friendly as well! read more

The Korean burger is definitely a must have!! Would highly recommend, the food was amazing , my French fries were nice and fresh and the lime aoli dipping sauce was . read more

As a frequent customer of 44 Canteen, I can honestly say that when I leave Columbia I'll miss the food, but I won't miss the service that I receive at this restaurant. I never feel quite welcomed by the servers. I feel as if they're never quite happy to serve me or whoever I'm with. My friends and I tip well, never leave our table messy, and we are always more than polite to our waiter. I am a big fan of the food. I just wish the customer service was stepped up a bit. read more

Very good food, the wait time is always too long, maybe get a bigger location or open up the second floor

If you're in the mood for a Mexican-ish spin off their sister restaurant 44 stone, then this is the place for you. I'm a huge fan of tacos, and they did not disappoint. Unfortunately, I devoured them before I remembered to take a picture, which says something. One thing I also recently discovered about 44 canteen is their brunch - probably ranked in my top 5 brunch places, as well as 44 stone. Noticing a trend here?Absolutely a must stop if Cafe Berlin has a 3 hour wait for their Sunday brunch (which is how I discovered - btw, the other two is Tellers and Sophia's). read more

44 Canteen - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Great food. Just a little pricey. Went with the double bacon cheeseburger. Delicious. One of the better burgers in Columbia. Downside is nothing comes with sides. By the time you get a burger, beer, and fries you're looking at a $20 lunch. Good food. Neat atmosphere. Just a little heavy on the pocket book. read more

44 Canteen - Double bacon cheeseburger with the Rock Bridge stout. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Ate here in August (sorry for the late review) and was blown away! Had the Korean and the Special Breakfast Tacos and they were the absolute best. Flavor explosions! Our server was wonderful - knew the menu inside and out and made awesome drink suggestions. I would come back again and again if lived closer. This is on our football weekend must visit restaurant lists - hoping to come again tomorrow after the game. read more

Love this second restaurant of 44 Stone's! Same unmatchable flavors 44 Stone offers but in a Tex-mex flavor. This is a great place to come for cheap, flavorful eats. Awesome location and great hours so you can swing by here before or after the bars. Great drink selection and tons of options for tacos and Fortas. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious Mexican/cantina style food in a fun and modern atmosphere. I got the fish tacos and my date got steak tacos and we split them. Super good! I also got a margarita there and that was good too. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I like the food. Especially the Sunday brunch. Some good items on the menu - the salad is awesome - and the prices are reasonable. I would give 5 stars but as I sit with my family at Sunday brunch I can't help but feel frustrated with the surly hostesses. No smile. No greeting. Felt like we were an inconvenience - then we were sat in dark corner in back (we have a baby) - and when we asked for a different table we got a shitty attitude. What a shame this place is great all except for dismal hosting. Normally such a non-issue. read more

I've always been a fan of 44 Canteen. To be honest, the noise level distracted me from my meal. I did appreciate the friendly staff. The tacos (which I order almost every time I go there) are sometimes overloaded with sauce. Lucky for them, I like sauces of all kinds. Oh! The outdoor seating is wonderful as well. I like watching people pass by. read more

Tried the Sunday brunch...pretty good stuff. The french toast was very good as was the burger with the poached egg and hollandaise sauce. If you are watching calories, give yourself a cheat-day if you come here for brunch! read more

Blah! Soggy disco fries. Tacos less than mediocre. Maybe the chef should take a trip to Mexico. Hell maybe even a bordering state. Flavors way off. I will say the burgers and sandwiches looked good but I did not taste. But based on the food I did taste, not sure I will return. read more

44 Canteen - Soggy disco fries. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

We've liked all our drinks we've had here and gotten the Philly steak tacos both times. It's a small space so it can get loud in there. Chips and salsa aren't free so we get the chips and dips appetizer with queso and guacamole, both are great. read more

Sat at the bar and received excellent service. Food was flavorful and had an enjoyable experience overall. Will be bringing friends and family here in the future! read more

Great atmosphere. I had the prawn tacos tonight and they were fantastic. A side order of fries to go with them is a necessity. Waitress was wonderful and offered advice on different menu options. Overall 5 out of 5 read more

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I had the breakfast poutine (house fries with bacon gravy, Munster cheese, and 2 over easy eggs). I meant to take a picture but it looked so good I dove right in! The food was amazing, creative, and well thought out. Excellent fusion of American and Latin. Served in large, generous portions. Friendly service. Waitress was very helpful explaining items on the menu and offering suggestions. Full bar with local, creative, and lesser know drink choices. Cozy atmosphere with exposed brick, metal fixtures, and dimmed lighting. They have a couple tables outside on 9th street. Overall a great and unexpected experience. read more

Get the sauce on the side for the tostadas. The tacos have a nice unique flavor. The service was great. Good Tex-Mex. read more

44 Canteen - Philly steak tacos - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Delicious, fun and great staff! We came from St. Louis to Columbia, and this restaurant was everything we wanted for a great lunch. Our server Nate was friendly, fun and knowledgeable. The owner Dave came over and helped us with suggestions for cocktails and beers that would be great with our meals - and they. Were. Amazing. The Sazerac and The Republic were both well mixed and had great flavor. Food wise, we got the sloppy fries for the table - AMAZING! Pork torta, carbs asada torta, and the Korean butter were delicious. I will definitely be back. Go!!!!! read more

This is probably our favorite new place to eat downtown because it's fresh, fast, and friendly! And also consistently tasty! We were in Fulton all day with our Grand dog, Frank the Frenchie, and we wanted something light but worth every bite....that had an outdoor sidewalk table because of little Frank. There was only one other table out front and they were very dog friendly so we were delighted to be able to get the other table outside which had just emptied! Timing is everything! Our server cleared the table promptly and even brought out a small plastic disposable container filled with water for Frank. We ordered and were served promptly with a smile. Frank stayed out of the way and never made a peep....he's a quietly curious in public! Two orders of shrimp tacos arrived - one each for my husband and me - so fresh, seasoned and dressed perfectly. Reasonably priced and satisfying, not a "waistband stretching" portion! I usually order a cocktail or a beer on a beautiful football Saturday, but today just wanted a cold glass of freshly brewed iced tea....and that's exactly what was served. Bravo 44 Canteen! We will keep coming back for sure! read more

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I recently came with my family after dropping my either off at Mizzou (go tigers). We got seated immediately and the food was quick to come out. I had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. My only complaint would be that it's a little loud because the kitchen is open. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. read more

The beer selection, service, price and quality tacos say enough. Fish tacos rival San Diego's.

Great burger, good drink choices, and great customer service. It's mastered what a lot of places in Columbia seem to struggle with--presentation and service. Some places try to be hip, which feels desperate (see 44 Stone and Barred Owl), and instead should be focusing on the service and food. Luckily, 44 Canteen is not one of those places, it just is cool, has good service, and great food. I'm looking forward to returning soon. We had a large table, and they were able to accommodate us and were attentive. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Columbia. despite the portions being a little small for my preference, the flavor makes up for it ten-fold. The nachos are a must for an appetizer, with the Korean burger being one of the best burgers in town (which is quite an accomplishment with other such establishments in town)! Beers on tap tend to be a little pricey, but the relatively frequent rotation keeps the options fresh and intriguing, especially with the sours. Relatively modest prices throughout, but always a pleasant atmosphere with great hostesses. Never been disappointed, and choose this as one of the places out-of-town visitors must try! read more