Echelon Coffee is a really solid coffee spot that clearly takes what they do seriously…read more The coffee is excellent, and if you go on the weekend, the biscuits and gravy are absolutely worth it. It feels like there's a lot of care behind everything they serve. It also has that feel of a well-run, possibly family-driven operation -- like everyone involved knows their role and executes it well. The vibe is good, the space is inviting, and it's just an enjoyable place to spend some time. Pricing is a bit on the higher side -- more of a "treat yourself" stop than an everyday routine -- but the quality backs it up. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you appreciate good coffee.

I've visited this location a handful of times the last couple years. The coffee is good, the food…read moreis good. Service is okay usually, but I came through the drive through around 7 AM on Friday, 2/6 and was very disappointed. I was the only vehicle in the drive through from start to finish. I ordered the açaí bowl, and pulled to the window as directed. I waited a good 7-8 minutes, then the employee opened the window with the card reader and gave me the total. No "hi, hello, good morning," just the total. I waited a few more minutes and then the same employee opened the window and handed out my food without a word. I thanked him for the food and he just closed the window. The customer service was completely absent from the transaction. I don't expect a full conversation, but a simple greeting at the window or "you're welcome" when I got my food would have been nice. I also thought the (at least) 10-minute wait for an almost $14 after tax açaí bowl was a bit much, but I usually don't mind if the food and service is adequate. Not sure if the employees were just having a rough day, but the experience was disappointing at best and at 7 AM it has the potential to set the tone for the rest of a customer's day. Note - picture is after I mixed the bowl. It looks prettier when you first get it, and is more satisfying when you walk away with a better experience.

Quick nice service decent price Coffee was good and served…read morethe purpose of caffeine and enjoyment! I would come back as it's hard to find a good cup of Joe in this town so far. It's a little hit you pull up too which makes it nice for cold days and I suggest supporting local business when ever you can over the big box places!

Great spot to grab some Great coffee. Friendly service even super early in the morning. Will grab a…read morecup every time I'm out there.

The staff is always so friendly, the drinks are always great, and service is quick! I love…read moresupporting a local business rather than a big name chain when I get the chance!

Delicious coffee and delightful service. We stopped by while in town for soccer and were very…read moreimpressed!

This is a very cute mom and pop easy to find place. They sell a slew of different wines and…read morealcohols, salads, drinks, sandwiches, and more. There's a few places to sit inside and out, and the service is friendly and fast.

They make a good coffee. The high priced cheap alcohol is a…read moreconfusing touch. But the coffee is good when you're out on a neighborhood stroll. As someone who lives down the street, I wish y'all would lean more into being a coffee shop instead of... well, whatever your alcohol service is, but then I get that Booz sales have high margins, so I can't fault you for capitalizing. Since you are capitalizing, though, it wouldn't hurt if you had sole decent Booz. I can't get behind your cheap liquor. Where's the good stuff? And the wines? Meh. But, boy, y'all make a good cappuccino. Wish you had more coffee shop-type snacks and drinks to really dive deeper into the neighborhood coffee shop scene.

Charming coffee shop in a great neighborhood across from MO State with great coffee and super nice…read moreemployees.

Great place - great people - great environment…read more The staff is super friendly and willing to help with literally anything. This is a great spot for a college student that is feeling a bit overwhelmed, wants an alternative to the nightlife, needs the feel of family... The coffee is good, and they have other options too like smoothies. There's seating available inside and outside. It's comfy and cozy. But seriously it's the vibe and the staff that makes this place. Great addition to the MSU community. Easily accessible to all the colleges in the area.

The service is great any day for the amount of people and the food is great it is clean inside and…read moreyou should come here.

healthy, sophisticated, delicious food and drinks on the square. it's a coffee shop, a fancy pastry…read moreplace, with full european inspired dishes to eat and cocktails to drink we're lucky to have this place in springfield. please try the avocado toast with poached eggs you order at the counter, then they have full service to bring the food, condiments, silverware, water refills, etc. it's a great place to bring someone special :-)

From the front door on, this old MFA Mill building has been rejuvenated and repurposed to something…read morereally neat. The seating can be hit and miss of sorts in usability or comfort. Eating in a wing back chair, at some odd table, isn't well suited for dining. But, sure looks neat. The food is ok to good: Burger : The burger was really good. Has some jam sauce on it which really works. Beef has a good flavor. The bacon was very good. . Potato soup: The soup is good....but needed far greater seasoning to have it be great. Pork Wings: Again, needed more seasoning to elevate the pork. And the dipping sauces were a bit unusual. And the Asian style sauce - by gosh did it have a ton of saffron. Patagonia side item: These potato chunks weren't much. Potatoes were nothing special, under seasoned and the dipping sauce was unusual. And so much saffron, it was way overpowering. . Is it worth going to - absolutely and the place is neat. But I give an extra 1/2 to 1 star more, just because of the neatness of the place.

I really wanted to like The Table…read more The space itself is absolutely beautiful -- one of the best dining rooms in Springfield -- and it feels like the kind of place that should deliver a more elevated, full-service experience. That's part of what made the counter-service model feel a little out of sync with the atmosphere. We first tried visiting as a group of about 12 on a Saturday around 7 PM. I had called ahead and was told they don't take reservations, so we planned accordingly. When we arrived, we were told there wasn't any way to accommodate our group together -- not even the option to wait for space to open up -- so we ended up going elsewhere. I did come back later with a smaller group for lunch. The experience was better logistically, but still a bit disjointed. The menu felt somewhat scattered, and while we were able to find seating at a communal table, the overall flow felt a bit chaotic. After ordering at the counter, the wait for food was quite long -- around 45 minutes or more -- which gave us plenty of time to observe how things were running. Toward the end, I noticed tables being marked as unavailable/reserved, which made me wonder why a similar approach couldn't have worked for larger groups earlier. When the food arrived, it was good -- nothing wrong with it -- but not especially memorable, especially considering the wait and price point. There's a lot to like here, especially the space and overall concept, but the execution didn't quite match the expectations for me. I do think with some adjustments to service flow and consistency, this could be a much stronger experience.

Great service and fun variety of coffees and breakfast items. Cute and comfortable space.read more

Sleepy Opossum was a great stop for a simple but really satisfying breakfast. I ordered the basic…read morebreakfast with fried eggs, and they had a subtle hint of Cajun seasoning that gave them a really nice flavor. It was a small touch but made the dish stand out. The side salad was a fresh spring mix with a light vinaigrette that paired nicely with the meal. Service was friendly, attentive and made you feel at home. Definitely a cozy spot to start the day.

YUM AND YUM. We arrived right after opening and were seated immediately (but it filled up quick on…read morea Sunday morning!!). Started off with the orange zest caramel latte and it was great: noticeable orange flavor, not overwhelmingly sweet, and served hot in a big campfire-style mug. We split the "super basic brekky" (biscuit, 2 fried eggs, 2 sausage patties, and a side of dressed greens) and the "bean gurlie" hashbrown bowl (hashbrown casserole, fried eggs, beans, onions, peppers, cheese. Also came with a side of dressed greens). Portions were filling and everything was DELICIOUS. The biscuit was our favorite part of the meal (tall, fluffy, amazing), but the sausage and the hashbrown casserole were close contenders. I'm not a huge greens person at breakfast, but whatever they dress them with was super tasty and I loved it. Decor gives thrifted grandma vibes in the most fun and curated way. Staff was very efficient and kind. We'll absolutely be back!