Tried this place again to see if I'd find it to be better than before. Love the look and mystique of the place. this Matt dish was hardly impressive. Bland as a whole. And you'd think that's hard to do...having chili and sausage gravy both...but...bland as all get out is the right descriptor. It's too bad....because the place is neat otherwise. read more

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I found this diner and had to try it out. The outside of the place looked like a classic diner and the menu was hard to beat. When we got there we learned of that history behind the building and how it was transported from one location to another due to a large corporation coming in and buying the land. They picked up the building and moved it to keep the history intact. Amazing history, good food and good service. read more

Broadway Diner - Outside - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Was looking for a good breakfast and ran across this gem. Fast, Friendly, clean bathroom, a classic diner feel. Service was nice and friendly. Would definitely visit again. read more

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The Broadway Diner, located in downtown Columbia, is a classic diner with a whole lot of history. Although quaint in size and space, this spot is an absolute must try in Columbia. They serve home-style breakfast dishes with an open-kitchen concept. There are a handful of tables inside the restaurant, as well as a bar-top that gives you the full classic diner feels and vibes. We always order the pancakes, biscuits & gravy while we are there! Because of the popularity, you can expect a line when you get there (unless you get there early). However, this spot turns tables pretty quick, so you can expect a small wait! If you are looking for a great breakfast spot in Columbia, make sure to stop by the Broadway Diner. read more

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A classic college spot. Broadway diner is charming and inviting. A quick atmosphere means fairly fast lines to get in on the weekend and food hitting the table quickly. The omelettes are fantastic and full of ingredients on your choosing and the hash browns aren't shredded nor cubed, but something in between with an addicting quality. A stable and they deliver every time. read more

Stopped in at the historic Broadway Diner, and it was fantastic! I ordered the Momma's Special Casserole, and it was perfect--hot, light, and fluffy eggs mixed with meat and cheese, served with one biscuit and gravy on the side. The fresh fruit and OJ were a nice addition. My daughter, who's very particular about her French toast, loved every bite of hers. We also shared a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, which was the perfect treat to top it off. The diner itself is small and eclectic, with a cozy, nostalgic vibe. Service was fast, and the food came out quickly, even with the place buzzing. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in Columbia! read more

Broadway Diner - Momma's Special Casserole - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Get yourself a big ol' plate of nostalgia. One star subtracted because they're not open late night anymore.

What a delight! The service and servings are fast, plentiful, and delicious. The atmosphere is truly Americana and reminiscent of popular diners of the past. read more

Friendly staff, old-school divey-diner feel with counter service. Well-used old green shake machine in the bar. This place is busy and small with dinerish food. I like the diner vibe and simple real food, but believe it it could be improved with clean floors, windows and menus that you want to touch. read more

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Truly a Diner Vibe. Staff is friendly and explained that the no price menu is because they do a lot of special orders. Their online menu has current pricing. The coffee is great. Homemade Apple Pecan Cinnamon Roll is very good, I didn't taste any pecans but the apple compote was a nice touch, not too sweet. read more

Broadway Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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THE breakfast place in CoMo! The food was amazing, and traditional with great service. Small, cozy diner! They get you in and out. Will definitely be coming back to try the pie! read more

Broadway Diner - Two egg breakfast platter with Biscuits And Gravy - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Stopped in at noon for brunch on a sunday. We had only about 10min wait. They do have parking out front. Very small inside, cozy. Service was quick! Breakfast was great, philly cheesesteak sandwich was great as well but fries ordered with it were not and only reason for not getting 5 stars. read more

The best part about this place is the atmosphere. It has a fun, happy feeling about it. I've only had breakfast here and have tried it several times but the food just leaves me unsatisfied. I usually have an omelet, toast, potatoes and it is only fair. The omelet needs more cheese and the toast needs butter, the whole meal is kind of dry. It is wildly popular but I don't know why. read more

A trip to City Market will commence, but only after a breakfast, or brunch for a later start, along the way. Whether the line is out the door & around the building or you walk in & immediately sit - the service is prompt and friendly. Stumped at what the best thing to choose from the menu ? Ask & you shall receive recommendation from the thorough menu option. Take the time to return to the car afterwards. You'll want to drop off the leftovers that will be just as tasty for later or tomorrow's breakfast. read more

One of my favorite diners. It's got the atmosphere of a bygone past of counter service and delicious food. This is a great breakfast place in the downtown area of Columbia. Great menu selection as long as you include eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, has browns, biscuits and gravy in the order. Cheese is the optional ingredient. Decent coffee too that is an additional plus. I noted that they now have outdoor seating and a revised entrance/exit way. Highly recommended, especially early in the morning. read more

Broadway Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

If I could give this dump a zero star I would! the cooks grab sausage crumbles throw them on the grill and then wipe their hands on their clothes and then continue touching food. Don't even bother complaining to the manager/owner because he couldn't care less. The place is absolutely disgusting. We saw roaches behind the counter where they cook. We decided to leave, and told some friends about it and somebody we know got crazy food poisoning from there. Don't waste your time ladies and gentlemen go to Glenn's Café. It's 100 times better and clean! The health department will be getting a phone call about this dump! read more

Broadway Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Broadway Diner is always a columbia treat. Especially after a night of drinking, I always crave some hash browns and eggs to put me back together. extra points with the toast too. Every time I have eaten in the diner we have had great service and the staff is really friendly and personable. However, every once in awhile we order pick up and there's been a couple times where we get home and realize we don't have everything we ordered which is always such a bummer when you're ready to sit down and eat. But again, dining in has always been great and it's exactly what you would expect from sitting inside a cozy local diner. The theme is spot on and while you're waiting the place smells wonderful and the kitchen is right behind the counter so you get all the wonderful smells and warmth from the kitchen. read more

Broadway Diner - slinger - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The Super Stretch, jalapeños added. I had to get special dispensation to eat this sober at 8 AM, but it was worth it. Enough left over for two more meals, preferably in its natural state, inebriated at 3 AM. read more

Broadway Diner - The Super Stretch, w jalapeños - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

This is a small hole in the wall restaurant. Not much space in the restaurant but fill with people especially on the weekend. Order the western omelet, one chocolate chip pancake and hot chocolate. I was absolutely stuffed. I wished the eggs was a little more seasoned. The pancake was moist and really good so was the hot chocolate. I was stuff at the end of the meal! read more

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I had not been in a diner since I was a girl eating at Guy's Diner on Garth which has been gone for decades. So similar I thought they'd moved it at first. Great breakfast Friendly staff - early Saturday so not too crowded yet. Eggs and bacon were fixed just right We were close enough that the cook carried on a conversation with us while cooking The nostalgia of this place makes it worth going back! read more

Broadway Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Popped in for a late Sunday breakfast, so late they were about 15 minutes from closing. They were friendly as can be! When my food came, one of the wait staff even asked if my bacon was cooked enough. Food was good as was service! read more

Broadway Diner - Two Eggs with Bacon or Sausage or Hamburger - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

It's a cool diner and a Columbia landmark IMHO Breakfast is served fast and cooked well. Bacon is not smoked. Sausage patty's are good. Hash browns are sliced taters, but are good. Pancakes are OK. read more

Best hash browns EVER!! Great service and friendly staff. Fun little place to grab breakfast!

As the name says its a little dinner, not very big but can hold a decent amount of people. The service is great and it gives you that back in the day diner feel and experience. I especially enjoyed the pecan cinnamon roll. The pecans give it that extra pop of flavor! French toast is good as well. I got the cheese burger flat top which is eggs with burger meat and cheese served on top hash browns. read more

All I can say is "Super Stretch" and coffee. If you've had a later night out on the town a stretch in any of its sizes will treat you well. Just be sure to douse it in Tabasco Sauce! The service is always happy given, whether you are at the counter or in a booth. The ambiance is that of a 50's diner with the furnishings and fixtures to match. It's an experience to be had, especially after a night out on the town. Don't be too surprised if you have to wait in line for this be when the bars get out. Good luck. read more

I have a soft spot for Mom n Pop diners. Broadway Diner checks that box off!! It's a small diner in Columbia, MO, but obviously well-loved. Prepare to wait for a seat, but it is soooo worth it. The staff are the friendliest folks I've seen on this trip we are taking. We had a great chat with the owner's wife as we were waiting on our food selections. They have a couple of signature dishes that just dared us to try them out. One is The Stretch and the other is Matt's Dilemma. The Stretch is a local favorite! It is a plate of homemade hash browns, topped with scrambled eggs, covered with chili, cheddar cheese, and fresh diced green peppers and onions. Believe me, it is delicious!! The Matt's Dilemma is the same as The Stretch, but with homemade sausage gravy and your choice of crumbled sausage or bacon (or if you ask nicely, they'll put both!!). The hubby was in heaven! Their pancakes are big and fluffy, too! These folks know how to keep customers happy! Cups and glasses are kept filled. They strike up conversations with everyone who visit. And that food is how it should be - old school and simply delicious!! If we come back this way again, you know where we will be for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!! read more

Broadway Diner - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

It is literally a classic diner. Service was good and fast. The prices are great and portions are huge! Go-to breakfast spot. It is very small inside. Not great for big groups. It feels old school and vintage inside. read more

Hadn't eaten here in years. I ordered an omelet with toast and coffee. The food was ok, but not great. The prices have definitely went up. Cost me close to $20 after tip. The omelette was fairly small. Glad I wasn't very hungry. The service was great, no complaints on that front. Do yourself a favor and go to Ernie's instead, they have better food and it's cheaper. read more

Old style traditional diner with no surprises- this is a restaurant where you'll find cheap prices, good value, and solid traditional flavors. Nothing fancy or upscale or progressive about this menu. The food, service, and prices were all fair and I enjoyed my experience here. I got the 'Matt', which is a basic hash brown scramble w. chili, sausage gravy, and eggs on top (w. veggies). Note: I went on a football Saturday and the diner was extremely packed around 8:30 a.m. The game was at 11 a.m. , so maybe that had something to do with it. Either way, there's limited seating in this restaurant and this place isn't good for big groups. read more

Broadway Diner - The Matt - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Newish to the community and I wanted simple breakfast and had a taste for corned beef hash so didn't know what to expect but this place is just outstanding!! I mean I was advised by this kind lady who said her go to was the two egg and sausage with toast. So I upgraded to add a pancake and the side of CBHash, over easy eggs, - seriously hit the spot!! Place makes you feel like you are eating with a family friend, really welcoming and warm greetings always! read more

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We chose this because my husband loves the hole-in-the-wall diners for any meal but especially for breakfast! This is a tiny little spot, so I can understand how they're always packed. But it was a great little place to chill out and get a home-cooked-style breakfast. It's pretty basic in the menu, and did not disappoint. The hash browns were not the typical shoestring style but we both loved them. The pancake was super fluffy, and really good. The biscuits and gravy reminded me of my grandma's. We would definitely go back if we're in Columbia again. read more

Broadway Diner - Two-egg cheese omelette with hash browns and a pancake - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Great Food Great Service Old School Atmosphere! They turn table quick! Most go to get the feel of Columbia!

Great dive. Love it Everything I've had is good and the service rocks. Fast service even when they are busy. Try the gravy. read more

Best breakfast spot in CoMo! Small local restaurant that took me back to my childhood. The staff are friendly and quick and love to watch the cooks work. Do not miss the hashbrowns - delish! read more

Stopped by on a chilly Saturday for some good, diner food and found it here in spades. Being a fan of the classic slinger, I was drawn to The Stretch. Yum! It was pretty tasty and surprisingly not as filling as a classic slinger. I am sure that not including a burger patty made it so. The misses had the Benne and it just looked beautiful. When she wasn't looking, I took a bite and confirmed it was just as good, if not better than my dish. I now know what I will get the next time. read more

Broadway Diner - Busy Saturday!!! - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

What a gem. The "Diner Eggs Bene" was so comforting on a cold Wednesday morning. Great staff and extremely comfortable environment

Totally a great find. This place is tiny yet perfect. I had the mini stretch with a side of biscuits and gravy. The fiance had eggs, sausage, hash browns and French toast. Coffee could be bolder but my cup was kept full and hot! Waitress was friendly and this place just has that local vibe. They called a few folks by name and I just love that! Definitely a place to visit when in Columbia and only about 5 minutes from the university hospital. read more

Broadway Diner - Fresh pies! - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

If you want a real treat try one of their Daily Specials! We had the Turkey Dinner and it was Real Tasty! The service was Excellent! The Waitress's really bust their butts when serving a crowd! read more

Good, fast food. Great atmosphere. They will make changes to the dishes in the menu to suit your taste.

Terrible. For nearly $10 I'd expect a decent meal. I'd rather go to Sonic's than eat here. Idk if everyone who rated 5 stars has infected tastebuds. The hash browns weren't hash browns (they were sliced potatoes). Sourdough bread wasn't sour. Pork loin was bland and unseasoned. Also, the menu said it was $8 + tax but it came down to nearly $10. Doesn't make sense. Will never eat here again. read more

Broadway Diner - Pork disgusting loin - Diners Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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