Came here today never been before I got an iced vanilla latte, with cold foam and the drink was…read morepretty good.

The coffee Is amazing (they offer dairy free milk alternatives!) And there are gluten free treats…read more The staff is always kind and friendly. Love this place!

Warm and homey. Friendly service. The food is good and portions are very generous. And when they…read morehave fried pork chops as the special, I never want to miss it. Their fried pork chops taste like what my mother used to make.

vanilla latte was excellent and you can tell they have quality coffee with homemade syrups! The…read morestaff was friendly and the space was so cozy!

Do yourself a favor...get coffee here!!! Melancholy Roasting…read morein Ava, Missouri deserves every bit of a five‑star shoutout. The moment you walk in, you feel that perfect blend of small‑town warmth and genuine craft coffee culture. The aroma alone could fix a bad day -- rich, toasty, and clearly roasted with intention. Their beans have this depth you don't usually find outside big‑city specialty shops. Smooth, balanced, and full of character. Whether you're grabbing a simple drip or something more adventurous, everything tastes like it was made by someone who truly cares about the craft. The atmosphere is relaxed in the best way -- cozy without feeling cramped, welcoming without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with a book, meet a friend, or just enjoy a quiet moment with a seriously good cup of coffee. If you're anywhere near Ava, this spot is absolutely worth the stop. Melancholy Roasting is one of those rare gems that makes a town feel more like home.

Went for some lunch today and really enjoyed the Arepa Birria & Cheese! We live in Springfield and…read morethe drive is a bit long, but I will definitely be back to try more food! The folks working there are warm and friendly as well! Thank you for that! We're going to try in the evening some time so that we can try out the rooftop experience!

The waffles were soggie and thin. I don't care to go back. They were very nice but their food was…read morenot delightful. Not please!

Little place that brings life to the square. Pretty normal small town restaurant vibes. The waiters…read moreare always nice and get to you pretty fast. They have indoor outdoor seating. The food is your normal burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items. The horseshoe is my favorite.

I was hoping that they might have improved when they changed locations... unfortunately they did…read morenot. Service was terrible. We ordered the special (smothered pork chops), because usually service is quicker if you order the special. They were out of the majority of their meager side selection , and twenty minutes after placing our order the server came and informed us that they are out of the smothered pork chops. Fast forward twenty minutes later... still no food and none of the customers who came in before us have food yet either. I just watched a customer go in the kitchen to get a coffee pot to give herself a refill. Service here sucks. At this point I don't care if the food is amazing when it arrives, because the long wait and crappy service is not worth it. ETA : customer who was here before us got tired of waiting and got up and left before their food arrived. ETA 2 : another table just got up and walked out because they got tired of waiting. ETA 3: Definitely not worth the wait or the price. Waited an hour and ten minutes for a dry as the desert burger, a micro side of mashed potatoes with thin watery gravy, and a side of canned corn ($11.50); and overcooked chicken livers that tasted like they've never changed their fryer grease, a tiny baked potato with fake butter and burnt bacon, and a side of woody broccoli stems ($11). Didn't get a single drink refill.

We were passing through on our way back to Memphis from Kansas City and decided to try this cafe…read more We were not disappointed. Service was fast and friendly. The food was very good. I had the BLT and my wife had a hamburger. They were both very good. The hand cut French fries were also very good.

Had a great latte And if I had had more time, I would've had more than the biscuits and gravy…read morepretty tasty

This is a great spot to get a coffee, sit for a while and chat with a friend or grab one of their…read morebreakfast burritos, they are delicious. I had an iced salted caramel coffee, my husband had the razzle dazzle iced tea, we both got a bacon breakfast burrito. They have sandwiches also . It's a really nice Space, clean, and the staff are friendly. I highly recommend it!

Ordered a cup of coffee after much stirring and noise I was handed a cup of Luke warm brown water…read morewith foam on top. It ended up being poured out in the street. Worst coffee ever. If you don't want to make a fresh pot then say so. Don't waste my 4.50 on yuck.

What a wonderful unexpected gem we came across!! The place is super cute, service is great, and…read morefood was really good. I had a cold brew and hubby had the copper tea. He had a turkey club and I had a turkey avocado sandwich on multigrain. For sides we had cucumber salad, potato salad, and mac & cheese. A word of surprise, the potato salad is served warm, but it was really tasty. The only disappointment was the mac & cheese, which was grainy and soup-like with very overcooked noodles in it. They had no discernible shape and almost seemed like egg noodles oddly enough. We enjoyed our drinks, sandwiches and salads very much.

Such a cute, cozy place. It was like stepping into a warm cafe in another land…read more I started with a seasonal latte that had hints of toasted marshmallows, cinnamon, and pumpkin. Followed by a Monte Cristo. The bread was so light and fluffy. The saltiness of the meat with the sweetness of the bread and sugar with a little spread of raspberry preserves delighted the tastebuds. The side of fruit was large and seasonally appropriate. You order at the counter, where I think the owner was taking the orders and the accent definitely sounded authentic German like the name of the restaurant. She was lovely. Everything is made fresh so sit back and relax and the dining area is designed perfect for that with couches, cozy chairs and comfortable seats at the tables. I looked up what the name means: "Drachenfutter" is also a term used to describe gifts or treats that someone might bring home for their significant other when they feel guilty about coming home late or drunk. True to the "gift" part of the name, you can take yummy homemade treats home with you and they do have a section of gifts you can buy. A nice gem of a place along Historic Route 66.

This is a Monday-Friday sort of deal. They are closed on Saturday so plan accordingly!! First time…read morehere. I loved the homey old fashioned feel of the place. Seat yourself. Get your own tea or water. The tea was delicious and caffeine free. Don't expect a menu. They have one offering for the day, and I'm pretty sure it's vegan. The bread was amazing-i could have eaten 5 sticks! I am not vegan, but enjoyed the whole meal. Had eggplant which was a little on the mushy side (I have a hard time picking good eggplant myself!) but tasty. The pasta, salad greens and everything was so fresh. They had coconut milk based ice cream as well. The people were so friendly! They have a rotation of sorts they follow for types of meal served that day. They offered for us to take home some greens and celery they had cleared out of some of the hot houses which was super nice. Pay what you think it's worth, and they have a form to fill out to give feedback on the meal. If you're gluten free, I probably wouldn't chance it.

A wanna-be Roy Rogers who pays his employees as little as he possibly can; plus no health care…read morebenefits or job security. Buy seeds and ignore the false ambiance.

Discovered this gem on a recent road-trip. Sunday morning coffee stop well worth it. The ambiance…read morewas very welcoming with fun decor and AWESOME staff. The coffee was sooooo good. We had a variety of hot drinks...Caramel macchiato, Mocha with a shot of caramel, Americano with almond milk and a Latte with almond milk and sugar free vanilla. ALL were great temp and wonderful taste! They have a wide variety of drink options. There's something for everyone. Cheers Midway Coffee Company

Great local coffee shop, it's delicious! They do military discount & also give a little stamp card…read more The only downside is they are typically pretty busy and you could be waiting a while.