Great service and food. Great atmosphere. The deviled eggs were good, Glenn's winter salad was also good.

Such a GREAT experience! Our server Tyler truly made it a fun night for us all. (So much so that we took a selfie him too) We had a large party and they never made us feel like an inconvenience....we all had timely, hot food, served with a smile! read more

Glenn's Cafe - We loved Tyler so much we demanded a selfie with him! - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Food and service always amazing! We think it's the best restaurant in Columbia. Make sure to try the beignets!

We absolutely love Glenn's! The food, cocktails, and service are consistently outstanding. Whether you're here for brunch or dinner, the atmosphere is great and the dining room is the most beautiful one in town. read more

just started our meal but the fried pickles and dinner rolls are the best I've ever had. The bread is extremely soft, light and flavorful. The fried pickles have a nice crunchy breading that's packed with flavor. read more

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So many better places to have breakfast in Como. For 3 of us was $80. We waited 45 minutes and when we asked if our name was close to being called we were seated right away. Tons of open tables. After waiting for quite some time no server greeted us with coffee. Had to ask one of the multiple servers walking by. Server finally came and took our order and brought us coffee, getting a refill took forever and had to ask someone else to get him. Wasn't even busy. Asked for jelly, never brought it. And the best was we were promptly brought out check with no pen for a tip. Had to go to front to ask them for one. Save your time and money and go somewhere else. read more

Service is always perfect. The staff gives an appropriate amount of attention and kindness. Though the menu is limited, everything is quite tasty. Weekend brunch is my favorite, but the salads, muffelatas and blackened redfish are all delicious. It is quiet enough for conversing, background noise is minimal. (Easy on the hearing aids!) read more

My friends and I love Glenn's. The decor inside is adorable and we always have great service. We usually split the White Peach Sangria and it is so delicious and refreshing. The portion sizes are just right and the food is to die for. The best part is when they give you a blank postcard with your tab to send to whoever you want! You add your note and address and the staff collects them and sends it for you! I think that is such a unique and awesome part of the Glenn's experience. 10/10! read more

We had a large group dinner reservation and were very happy with our service. Complimentary champagne for the table and good food. read more

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Dinner was a complete delight at an airy smartly decorated cafe with A Cajun themed menu. Our server, Alison, was a delight, friendly, helpful, attentive to our every request. The seafood gumbo had a thick dark roux, tasty and filling. The Cajun Popcorn was great well breaded with perfectly seasoned within. The bread pudding was an ample delight fresh from being heated in a sea of the whiskey sauce. A perfect end to a great day. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with smallish menu of great items. Brunch is delicious. It's one of the best decorated restaurants I've been in. read more

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Super cute place. Breakfast was delicious. Great coffee and service:) Would definitely recommend read more

We aren't rushing to go back to Glenn's for brunch. I had really high hopes for this place upon walking in. It is super cute and bright inside. We were given complimentary champagne and ordered a Bloody Mary which was really yummy. The food however was subpar. We ordered the breakfast burger medium rare with cheddar cheese, which came out well done and with American cheese. The potatoes were stale. I ordered the chicken and waffles. I'd recommend getting the chicken extra crispy. The waffles were thin and lukewarm, not the usual thick and crispy Belgian waffle. Our server was super friendly though! Overall, this place has a lot of potential but it just isn't quite there yet. read more

Awesome downtown location... great place for brunch or anytime. Super selections for cocktails

I have never had a bad experience here. The food is absolutely delicious. I've gotten the jambalaya twice because I'm such a fan of it. The burger is also fantastic as well. Drinks are wonderful as well!! Service has always been good and I am obsessed with how cute the place is as well. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! The food is always amazing. The drinks are out of this world. Our server tonight was James and he was insanely nice and so accommodating! The cornbread is heavenly. It's a beautiful place too. GO HERE TO EAT. read more

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I was excited to try this place, sadly it was the worse meal ever. I ordered the salmon and it was cooked frozen I couldn't believe it left the kitchen. Really disappointed. read more

If you're looking for a delicious meal and great service, this is the spot. The shrimp and grits are spicy and amazing! A hidden gem in Columbia! read more

There are just a few places to get breakfast in downtown Columbia and, unfortunately, Glenn's is one of them. I keep trying this place, hoping it will get better. But alas, it's still just -- not good. On a very recent visit, we ordered eggs over medium and were given eggs over hard. The sausage was overcooked and dried out. The cheesy grits tasted sour. And the experience cost us $45 (we didn't even have coffee). Walk on by. read more

Glenn's Cafe was a festive place to close out the Christmas season. We had a post-holiday dinner with 14 people, and everyone enjoyed themselves. It suits downtown COMO. I had walked by many times, but I'd never eaten there. My niece who works at the university has dined there often. She recommended it. My wife's family is from St. Louis. They are close. One by one, they moved to Columbia, or, as I have learned it is called by locals, COMO. They have stragglers still in STL. One grandniece drove more than 90 minutes to join the evening, then went back home. The rest of us were already there, finishing up the celebration on December 27. The group had submitted the NY Times crossword puzzle to the competition just before we headed out for dinner. Glenn's serves Southern cuisine. Columbia feel to me, having grown up in Detroit and attended college in Baltimore, like a Midwestern version of the South. Glenn's has shrimp and grits and jambalaya and other dishes you would associate with the South. I'd bet, however, to someone from the Deep South, it would not seem especially Southern. That's fine. "Authenticity" is appropriately contested. The real issue is whether the food tastes good. That it did. With that many people, we had just about every dish that was available. I was eyeing the steak salad and the blackened fish. I decided on the meatloaf, which uses primarily pork, and I worked out a trade with a grandnephew who had the fried chicken and mac and cheese. The meatloaf was moist and flavorful. The mashed potatoes on the side were not as garlicky as I prefer, but my aspiration is to reek from every pore when I have anything that mentions garlic as an ingredient. The swap was a good idea. Another grandnephew had the straight-up fried chicken, and that looked better though less healthy, covered in a thick gravy. We started with the fried pickles, which were chips rather than spears. We also had the deviled eggs. Someone else requested cornbread. For the discerning, which my wife assures me I am not, I would offer this observation: all the dishes were milder or more subtle than they could have been. Whether that is to your taste depends, of course, on your taste. I have had stronger versions of these items. But those could be criticized as too rough. My doctor recently advised me I need to cut out salt or risk a heart attack. So this is my new normal. The best sign is everyone finished their plate. There was a birthday celebrant. They brought out a gigantic piece of bread pudding, which even this crowd was unable to finish off. The wine was reasonably priced -- our tradition is that a nephew covers the food, and I pick up the tab for the alcohol. The wine list is priced reasonably. Our server was great. She was efficient and friendly. The food came out fast. We lingered, though, and were there just shy of two hours, which is always a good sign people are enjoying themselves thoroughly. We learned she was headed out on a big vacation the next day. I sometimes regret I didn't tip enough (always at least 20% and in this instance about 21.5% on the net, but it is the holidays after all). read more

I had the chef's burger on my most recent visit. At $19 it is overpriced and not that great of a burger and fries. The physical restaurant space is nice, but the food is overpriced for what it is. read more

Black Bean burger with a peppers and corn mix...more south of the border flair. I was expecting a Louisiana take on the old black bean mix but guess not. Not good to me. The home fries/house fries were good as was the cole slaw. It had pecans mixed in and was very tasty. Sweet and cool to the buds. Average place with higher prices. The best part was the Unicorn drink! Kudos to the bartender. Three stars because the presentation of the food and drink was well executed. Just not the taste I was expecting from a "southern" joint. Not a great choice for vegetarian or vegan. Limited menu items. Nice size establishment maybe connected to a hotel. Old warehouse look with wood decor. Not too loud. Good for catching up with friends. Sidewalk tables. Great for people watching, if that's your thing or just chilling. read more

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Great traditional breakfast! 4 stars because the brunch menu is pretty small... other than that, great food. read more

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We had an outdoor reservation at a wine bar/restaurant nearby who tried to make us eat inside. No thanks, we made our way around the corner to Glenn's which turned out to be a much bette experience I'm certain. Plenty of outdoor seating which we require right now. Server was delightful and very helpful. The food was delicious, red snapper and shrimp and grits. We will definitely be back. read more

Absolutely horrible. Haven't been here in 2 years but decided to try again. Salmon was jerky very overpriced and overcooked. Will never be back. Save your money!! read more

When it comes to brunch in Columbia, Glenn's cafe is leading the pack. From the moment you walk in, you are created by friendly, knowledgeable staff that take pride in their work and providing you with an enjoyable experience. The food is phenomenal! Further, it is equally matched by creative, and Instagram-worthy plating. Chef Sam has truly outdone himself and clearly takes great pride in his craft. The last two Sunday's I've come to brunch here, and look forward to making this a staple in my Sunday routine. If you're looking for an exceptional brunch experience, look no further. Glenn's Cafe is the truth. read more

Glenn's Cafe - Buttermilk Brined Chicken with cole slaw, sausage gravy, cheddar biscuit & scrambled eggs (I added the eggs on the side myself). - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Disappointed in food, especially since it's so expensive for breakfast. Biscuit was hard as a rock, eggs runny not medium, and they charge a healthcare fee to your bill. Should be posted somewhere but then again you would think it's covered due to the higher prices. read more

The ambiance was nice. The service was excellent. The food was disappointing. We were a party of 7. Four of us ordered the 8oz filet, all medium rare. All four were presented, well done. All were sent back to be fixed correctly. Mine came out from the kitchen, bleu, not medium rare. The mashed potatoes were good, the green beans were good, the most expensive and probably the easiest thing to prepare (given the chef has a thermometer) was ruined, twice. Not recommended. read more

It was our first time at this Cafe and I highly recommend it. The menu had some amazing food options and the staff was very friendly. And yes the food we ate was delicious read more

Phenomenal! Will definitely be coming again! I had the buttermilk brined chicken and it was AMAZING! Best fried chicken I have ever had! My mother-in-law had the salmon and it was great too! We also had the Nouvelle cakes which are a great twist on the crab cakes and taste so good! Highly recommend! Service was great as well! read more

Awesomeness!! The harvest plate was delicious as were sausage gravy covered biscuits! The service was phenomenal and responsive. I really enjoyed this spot and wish I could have gone back a few more times. read more

I waited for a hostess for quite a while, only to be told they only allow service dogs on their patio, which I don't understand. We're in Columbia Missouri, what's the hazard? read more

We are in town visiting our college student kids and stopped by Glenn's Cafe for dinner. My husband and I both ordered the Kale Caesar with chicken. The dressing was delicious and the chicken was tender and tasty. All the around the salad was filling enough as an entree and the cornbread croutons were HEAVENLY. They could be a dessert on the menu! read more

Hubby and I went here for brunch on Saturday and it was amazing! Lucky for us, the weather was perfect so we sat outside and had really great service, plus champagne on the house? YES PLEASE! I ordered the Jambalaya and Hubby had the Chicken and Waffles and they were both delicious! I definitely recommend this place for a casual brunch read more

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Fantastic wait staff, unique cocktails and amazing food. We had a late lunch during MU parent weekend, and while it was busy we were Vs able to be seated right away. The server greeted us like old friends, and treated us to a glass of champagne. My daughter said the salmon was the best she's ever had, and my salad was fresh and delicious. read more

I've been coming to this place for years now and I've never been dissatisfied with their service. Their food is absolutely delicious and their drinks are impeccable. Shoutout to the waitress I had today! She was excellent at checking in and making sure we had everything we needed and more. Thank you Maddie R! read more

Very good food. Went there for the holidays, and we enjoyed the holiday menu. Great service.

Glenn's is the prettiest restaurant in the city with crystal chandeliers, various eating areas and interesting dividers. You are greeted with a taste of champagne and a menu with great choices, many Cajun or Creole. The wait staff is helpful and patient. The food is amazing. I chose the eggs nouvelle. Instead of hard English muffins, my eggs were served atop nouvelle cakes made of shrimp, crab and crawfish. The hollandaise sauce was light. My husband and I split their beignets. They were the best we've had outside of New Orleans. read more

the food is fine but I can't help but think how much better it could be. More nuance to the spices, more creativity with the offerings. It is basically just burgers, fried things, steaks, and the jambalaya and gumbo. There are some nice touches and the service is great but there are better places in town and there have been better iterations of this restaurant. I first ate at Glenn's when they were at the Hotel Frederick in Booneville. And I first at at the Tiger Hotel when Bleu was there. I preferred the original Bleu and the previous Glenn's. Original Bleu had a more adventurous menu, more creative bar and a much better mac 'n cheese. Earlier Glenn's was closer to New Orleans in flavor and very much worth the drive. This is a great location. close to campus. perfect for a business lunch and they do a solid brunch too. read more

The food and service was great, especially their corn bread! The only downside is that it's very loud and nothing to absorb the sound. It's hard to hear the person next to you, so loud voices are needed. The pricing is expensive but worth it. read more