This place is a little oasis of goats and big plants and happy people and excellent coffee. That…read morecoffee, yum. We ordered a bunch of lattes for the two of us to sustain us through the 600 miles of driving the day would bring. The crew brought them up quickly and cheerfully, making conversation while still getting the assignment done prontissimo. Super cute environment, wood furniture, up cycled old chairs, lush plants and adorable goat themed art. I would go there in a heartbeat just to hang out. If I had one quibble it would be that the lattes didn't have much foam on them. But the quality of the coffee was excellent. They roast in house and they don't use over-dark roasts for their espresso. Well done Toasty Goat!

Great coffee spot with lots of seating, delicious and rich gluten free brownies, and absolutely…read morestunningly gorgeous plants!

This is one of the most unique coffee shops I've ever seen! Not only do they keep up quite a few…read morebeautiful spaces, it's livened up with many well kept indoor plants. They're managed and kept by a local plant Co. Also - they have three rooftop decks for all your sunshine needs! The main deck has beautiful billowing flower troughs. You have to check it out! I tried a blueberry scone (so soft, so fresh, so moist, perfectly not too sweet, lovely!) and a classic cappuccino - which was spot on everything you love in an espresso. Thank you Acola! I'm glad I drove a few minutes from the Hwy for this special treat! If I were a local, I may live here!

Wow!! Came here with my son during mom's weekend. What a great spot!!…read moreWe went on Saturday morning and the place was packed, but the line went fast. All of the staff was super friendly and the coffees were fantastic. I got a basic drip coffee with skim milk, but what took it to the next level was their house-made syrup. I did a mix of vanilla and caramel. The store itself is so cute and surprisingly huge with both indoor and outdoor seating and multiple floors. I will definitely be back.

Definitely some of the best coffee I've ever had anywhere, even better than famous coffee shops in…read morePNW!! Our drinks were perfectly balanced and the microfoam is outstanding - I will never have foam in my latte anywhere else because this place does it right. We came on a slow holiday morning, the barista was super friendly and attentive to everyone who came in while we were there and we enjoyed the conversation with our coffee. The vibe is artsy and eclectic and the atmosphere is welcoming. They're also at the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturdays if you don't get downtown much. If you're looking for something new, the ube syrup is a must-try!

I think my favorite place I got coffee while in Columbia for T/F. Feels hidden and tucked away,…read morewhich is fun, but then the inside is surprisingly big! I sat in a comfy chair to warm up from the cold outside (even tho i got a cold brew...) for a bit between screenings. Restrooms for paying customers only, and you gotta ask for the code to the door.

LOVE the underground vibe. Busy place but TONS of seating. Would be a great place to connect with a…read morefriend or study. Really good coffee and tea options.

I stopped here for matcha on the way back to STL. Not too bad, pretty decent. Hours are good as…read morethey were still open a bit later than most. The staff is really nice and accommodating considering it was near closing time when I stopped by. Plenty of seats inside and good place to study. I didn't get to try the coffee yet and probably will if I'm ever around the area again.

fun drink options as well as smoothies, smoothie energy drinks, energy drinks...a little of…read moreeverything needed to revive. my drink was delicious, the shop was cute, and prices more than fair for quality!

The big room on the side was great for our crew of 12. Nice…read moredesserts for an afternoon meet up.

I love coffee! That being said, it kind of follows that I would like Starbucks. Right? I mean,…read morewhat could go wrong? Service at this location is usually pretty good. Although I often wonder why it takes so long to get through the drive-thru. That could be explained by those who order for the whole office on their way to work, I suppose. No, the only real complaint I have with this location is how often I hear the phrase, "We're actually all out of exactly what you had your heart set on...". How hard can it be to order enough of ANYTHING to ensure you don't run out before your next delivery. Come on! I've just sat in line for 10 minutes and I don't have time, now, to go some place else! Whew! Well, it's good to get that off my chest.

Totally enshitified coffee shop experience. $40, 20+ minute wait, zero customer service.read more

I am a big coffee shop lover and i thought this place was okay. i like a coffee shop that has lots…read moreof space and can hold a ton of people but this one is very small. in the summer and spring, i can see this place being nice with the outside open. I ordered the chocolate lava cake latter with raspberry cold foam and thought it tasted like a rich mocha! I liked the cold foam as well. My favorite part was the pebble ice in the drink. Customer service was great!! They took their time to make the drink which I appreciated. They were nice to all customers and made conversation with a few people!

On my way out of town I needed to stop and get coffee, lucky for me The Grind was right across the…read morestreet from the gas station I was at! The barista recommended her favorite drink, a quad shot, over ice, with salted caramel syrup, and sweet cream! It was absolutely phenomenal!!!! I also got an egg and cheese sandwich, super yummy! They made my drink and sandwich quick, they were very kind and had great recommendations! The space itself was set up to be useful for studying or catching up with friends, it also had the best roasted coffee smell!! I am excited to go back the next time I visit Como!

Best Flavored Whole Bean Coffee I've ever tasted. I fell…read morein love with Lokota Coffee while in school at MU. They ship nationwide, but if I'm in Columbia, I always pop in. They have a full Selection of food and always have 4 different Drip Coffees available. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is warm. They have recently moved the drip Coffee behind the counter.

The best coffee and the best price and the most wonderful service in the world, and I mean in the…read moreworld!!

Surprised there's not more reviews of this cute place! Came into Columbia to attend a Mizzou…read morefootball game and needed some breakfast before our drive back home. This place was super close to where we were staying and seemed really cute and I'm glad we came. We wanted to make it quick so I just got a chocolate chip muffin but they had a delicious looking breakfast menu with lots of options, including gluten free. They also had a lot of great looking coffee and syrups, I just got a coffee with cream, which was very nice. Everything seems reasonably priced here. The inside was super clean including the bathroom. They had a cozy scooby doo show on the TVs in the lobby and plenty of open seating at 9am on a Sunday. The staff was nice and the food came out quick. My friend was waiting for her coffee for a little longer but I assume that's because they were busy making her latte with love! If I was in the area I would come back! Super cute casual dining option!

What an experience. My friend and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We walked in and its an…read moreorder at the counter, they provide a number, you take a seat and they being the food out. The drinks you pick up at the counter. So my friend ordered first and got a flying waffle and hot chocolate. I then ordered waffle platter which has eggs, waffle, fruit and choice of bacon or sausage but I got bacon. I got my chai and her hot chocolate was called but some firefighter who ordered after us and seem to ordered hot chocolate got up and took what should have been my friends. Now our food comes over and we ask about my friend's hot chocolate. The owner or who ever he was starts popping off about making the orders in the order of the receipt's. We were trying to tell him we know but we ordered before the firefighter and saw him grab what was to be my friend's hot chocolate. He then asked if we got skim milk and we tried to reexplain. Anyway moving on my friend cannot eat her waffle because the inside was mushy for her. She tried to explain and yet again the owner or whom ever he was would not allow her too but instead talking over us. Finally I said can you allow us a chance to explain and let him know he has continuously cut us off. He finally got the point. She got a new waffle. The food was not good for us to have to experience this. The chai latte was ok 3.5/5. I could make better eggs at home and the bacon was just ok. Her food was also sub par for her liking.