Common Grounds Coffee Cafe &amp; Bakery

hometown real food! the stuffed french toast is the best! plan for a sunday nap afterwards!read more

If you want a fun event for lunch or dinner, try the Uptown Cafe in Branson. Great menu, definitely…read more50s vibe with singers. I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries, which was delicious. I grew up in northern New Jersey. Everyone went to a diner. Uptown Cafe would be Uptown Diner in New Jersey.

Strawberry stuffed french toast with whip cream and bacon

Chocolate chip pancakes

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Banana nut crepes

The European

4.5(143 reviews)

10.5 mi

Everything here is delicious! My husband had the ricotta pancakes and I had the French toast. We…read moreloved it all. We also split a cheese croissant and it was incredible.

My family and I stopped here on a Sunday morning. The service was prompt and the food delicious…read more The only reason for not five stars was they charged four dollars to sub out bacon for sausage on a bowl... seems ridiculous considering the price point of everything else. Also I'm anti restaurants that ask for tips just cause..no real extra attn I felt even thought we tipped 18%

Seating area

Chai Opera - $8, a little dry

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Front desk

Echelon Coffee

4.3(73 reviews)

8.2 mi

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.

Get here early! The seating is fairly spacious but fills up quickly. The vibe is minimalist and…read moreclean. Lots of neutral colors and natural light. The menu boasts something for everyone. Coffee, teas, snacks, and treats. The pastry case looks divine. We ordered a dirty chai latte and a seasonal holiday drink. Both were flavorful and well balanced. Just enough sweetness and perfectly rich in flavor. The team was very friendly and had our order up in a timely way.

Ambience.

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Grillo's Cafe

3.6(64 reviews)

11.6 mi

I had a western omelette and biscuit and gravy. My husband…read morehad the chorizo omelette w/hash browns all very good. They kept the coffee flowing.

Overlook the ripped upholstery, the hokey decor, and get on in here for a delicious meal. You'll be…read morestopped first by the pie case with the most excellent looking desserts. These pies are homemade and sadly we did not have room for any after our delicious meal. The French dip ordered by one of us was reported to be delicious and she said that the Au jus was "spot on". I seldom finefind pork fritter sandwiches that I remember from my past anywhere, so when I saw it on the menu, I knew that's what I had to have. The pork was perfectly cooked, deliciously crispy, and it was served with a full compliment of accompaniments including lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and mayo. Iced tea was fresh and the prices are unbelievable. $16 for a steak? Where can you find that.

Wonderful soft rolls!

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El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop

4.6(76 reviews)

11.9 mi

Super neat little spot for breakfast or brunch! Flavors were all very good and if you're looking to…read morestep outside of your comfort zone they have some unique takes on Mexican food. Very nice ambiance, clean, and trendy. Service was very quick, we ordered and had our food in a matter of 5 minutes (this was when it was busy and all the tables were full already)! Amazing!

El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop completely exceeded expectations…read more The coffee was phenomenal, the food was excellent, and the people were genuinely warm and welcoming. What really stands out, though, is the space -- it's small, but incredibly well thought out. You can tell a lot of care and intention went into every detail, and it creates an atmosphere that feels both personal and elevated. It honestly feels like the kind of place a professional designer would put together, but in a way that still feels authentic and lived-in. Everything flows -- the branding, the layout, the vibe -- it just works. There are a couple small quirks (like grabbing your own silverware even though food is brought to the table), but nothing that takes away from the experience -- and once you know, it's no big deal. Between the coffee, the food, the people, and the overall feel, this place is a standout. Easily one of my favorites.

Tostada with carnitas, beans, cheese and sour cream.

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Black Squirrel Coffee and Crepery

5.0(8 reviews)

29.1 mi

Hey, hey! Springfield Coffee Fest Tour again! This stop was high on our list. You can't go wrong…read morewith crepes and coffee. We tried an Inversion and a Buffalo crepe and Lemon Curd Blueberry Crepe. Oh. My. Yes! The crepes were light and airy, zesty and tasty. The Inversion is AMAZING with cold foam deliciousness. And the service was top notch! Live music while we visited. Such a great visit!

they were super helpful & accommodating. Had the bacon crepe and an inversion drink. really yummy!…read moremy kids loved all the squirrel toys and books.

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Trailer Perk Coffee

4.7(7 reviews)

12.6 mi

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!

As we were leaving Springfield Missouri, we came across this cute drive-through coffee building. We…read morewere greeted with a welcoming hello. told staff we were out of town just getting coffee for the road. She made several suggestions. We picked our choice and enjoyed our drinks. This is an old ice building turned into a cute coffee drive-through shop. so if you're in Springfield area stop in and say hello get you a coffee for the road.

Butter Pecan Latte

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McDonald's

2.5(15 reviews)

0.5 mi

An odd configuration of fixed tables provides plenty of moving around space in this Mac. If you…read morehave toddlers that can be a good or bad thing. Otherwise, friendly staff and the usual menu offer a pretty ordinary McDonald's experience.

A young man by the name of I presume Donald was so kind and gave me the best McDonald's experience…read moreI could have asked for!

Most fixed tables here are along the edges, though a few are oddly spaced in the center.

So we just went to a McDonald's restaurant

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The girl at the window completely messed up my order and the manager was an idiot

Sands Cafe & Catering

4.3(28 reviews)

18.9 mi

Pork Tenderloin sandwich was thick, juicy, tender and flavorful served on a split top bun with…read morelettuce and tomatoes. The Ruben was a nice size, enough to share with equal amount of corn beef to the sauerkraut, and with the thousand on the side so as not to make the sandwich so soggy. The green beans were good and fresh but lacked salt. Prices are moderate and we had a excellent server even though it was lunch time.

Best service & food for breakfast & lunch. Sands is always busy, but food comes out quickly. Always…read morehot and fresh, and tastes amazing. Sweet place for locals and out of towners to meet and visit. Restaurant is always clean, and reminds you of a small town cafe.

Restaurant entrance

B&G w sausage patty and hashbrowns

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Seating in restaurant

Black Lab Coffee

5.0(1 review)

10.7 mi

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

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Mp Y.

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12 years ago

Awesome café. Has a lot of history to the building, so the atmosphere is great.... wonderful and friendly staff, and most importantly the food is WONDERFUL! So much better than fast food, great menu and if you haven't tried the chocolate croissant, you absolutely need to stop in and try one. LOVE THIS PLACE! :) read more

Troy L.

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11 years ago

We are driving Route 66 and stopped here for a breakfast burrito and a cappuccino, both of which are unique and the best I have had in recent memory. The homade chocolate crossient drips hot gooey chocolate as you eat it. Absolutely amazing Missouri thank you. read more

Derek L.

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9 years ago

My office is right next door which makes it very convenient. I've had everything on the menu and I haven't found anything I don't like. My favourites are: any dessert :), teddy graham latte with an extra shot, pop goes the peno and the farmall burrito! read more

Bruce S.

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10 years ago

I love this get-away place from the hustle and bustle. I work in Springfield's Industrial Park District and Common Grounds Coffee And Café is just a short drive for lunch. Very nice and friendly people who operate this business. read more

Kennie B.

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10 years ago

The staff is really kind and attended to detail. They understood my food allergies and help me eat lunch there even though they don't cater to specific allergies. The coffee is good I just ask for extra hot. read more

Vince M.

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11 years ago

Great service, awesome sandwiches & latte at a good price. Very cool place with attention to detail & wonderful people!!! You must visit, I promise it's worth the drive! read more

Michael K.

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10 years ago

We recently stopped while passing though, I love this place, very good coffee with quite I nice selection of food. All of it very good, will be returning, thank you... read more

Jennifer F.

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5 years ago

What a great find! Friendly staff and good coffee. We didn't order food but the smells from the kitchen were wonderful!

Andy M.

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12 years ago

We have eaten there several times. The food and coffee is great. Staff is very friendly.

Tabitha G.

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8 years ago

Excellent service and atmosphere. Loved the food.

Craig C.

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12 years ago

Great Place to grab a cup of coffee and lunch.

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