I love this little hidden gem at the lake! Please try it so we can keep this small business in the community. The owners are super friendly and the food is great! The granola to go is amazing with Greek yogurt for breakfast too! read more

Potato soup and Annie O sandwich was absolutely delicious! (The sandwich has brown sugar thick bacon.....mmmm!!) I was told the meatloaf sandwich was amazing. Perfect lunch spot! We were just passing through and saw the good reviews on Yelp. Well worth it! I am positive probably everything on the menu is good. The owner was awfully nice too. Go here! read more

ya know, it really irks me when i try a spot that has a perfect five star rating on yelp, and come away thinking "meh." i'd had this place in my bookmarks for months, and was excited to finally finish work just in time to be able to grab some lunch from here. i called in an order for a half & half, with the meatloaf sandwich (no bacon), and the pb300 salad. my sandwich, unsurprisingly, was served with bacon. i don't eat pork, and felt awful about it since i'd picked up so close to when they were closing. i let the woman know that i'd asked for it without, and her *immediate* response was to go on the defense with "you NEVER said no bacon." i was positive that i did, but also understood, and said it would be fine if they wanted to throw together anything easier since i understood they were closed (i offered to take a chicken salad sammy instead since i figured it'd just be pre-made mix slapped onto bread). she was rather rude, but did end up shouting to the man in the back to remake the meatloaf sandwich, and then she immediately walked out of the door. so...service was lacking, but i was still really looking forward to the food. i lit into the meatloaf sandwich and...it sucked. the meatloaf had no texture, and no flavor. it had the consistency of overworked hot dog meat, and was completely bland. the colby jack was equally tasteless, and did nothing to complement the lack of flavor of the meat, or the sogginess of the bread (in spite of this being a fresh made sandwich!). onto the salad! i enjoy salads, so was still looking forward to this (rather than feeling compulsed to eat it to compensate for the lackluster meatloaf). this was...just okay. the salad was meant to have chicken, roasted veggies, onion, and parmesan. there were about six *teensy* (like, smaller than a dime?) pieces of grilled vegetables strewn throughout the salad. the parmesan was exceptionally low quality, and felt a bit like eating pieces of flavorless plastic mixed into an otherwise decent salad. alack, alas, after the disappointing service and disappointing meal, i don't think i'll give this place another shot. the cookie was good though. *shrug* read more

Great lunch. Chicken salad. Warm ham/cheese roll. Homemade cookies. Potato soup wonderful. Loved the ambiance. read more

Paint Box Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Osage Beach, Missouri

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I love this locally-owned cafe. Great for soup and a sandwich! Also, don't forget to pick up one of the homemade treats at the counter. The brownies and cookies are always delicious. read more

Paint Box Cafe - Loaded Baked Potato Soup & Turkey Panini - Cafes Near Me - Osage Beach, Missouri

Looked first for outdoor seating (because we had our dog with us), then at reviews. How can you pass up lunch at a place with 38 5-star reviews?!! The one table outside had comfy, cushioned chairs. The inside is quaintly, and smartly decorated and smells of fresh, buttery croissants! Our food was fresh, homemade and delicious! We'll definitely return to this lovely cafe! read more

AMAZING food. such a sweet and adorable couple that runs the place. the sandwiches are super yummy and perfect for a quick lunch stop. the design of the place is perfect with the vibe. it's full on beautiful upcycled decor. read more

The food was amazing!!! I wanted someone different from the typical chain restaurant and this place was perfect! Cute little bistro setting.... There was a ground of ladies playing cards at one of the tables! Loved it and I will for sure be back with some girlfriends read more

Paint Box Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Osage Beach, Missouri

This place was great. We are from out of state and found this place. Super cute decor on the inside and very pleasant employees! I believe it is family run, so the cooks also bus tables, and there's just a very nice family atmosphere. The ham and cheddar rolls are soooo good. I also got the Jordan sandwich which was great, and the accompanying sauce was so yummy. If you're local, you definitely need to check this place out! read more

Great service, peaceful and relaxing environment. Sandwiches were great! I wanted some of their incredible-looking brownies, but we were too full :(. We will take our out of town guests there from now on for a special Lake Treat. read more

Friends brought me to this little gem and now it's my go to restaurant. The salads are bountiful with delicious dressings. The panini's are perfectly pressed and so flavorful! The owner, Mr. Mitchell, is super friendly and always up for a chat. The place is great with a super chill vibe. read more

Such nice customer service. Carrot cake was amazing, dipping sauces are tasty, great attention to detail with the salads and sandwiches. Paint Box bread is very good. In a little strip mall, so you have look for it, turn at McDonald's. read more

Great place for lunch! Due to it's location facing away from the road, it's quite literally a hidden gem. The cafe is cutely decorated and feels very comfortable. Had the meatloaf sandwich and Southwest chicken salad and both were delicious. Would definitely go back. read more

Fresh and delicious lunch! Cute place to boot. I went back for a second time this week, very fresh Hen-Rietta. Pastries are yummy, their rolls are delicious, and their soup (stuffed potato ) was flavorful. Very nice proprietor. Next visit to town I'll be sure to eat here again. read more

Charm, attention to each customer and pretty much the best carrot cake EVER! My wife and I enjoyed our sandwiches so, SO much! The fresh baked breads and the handmade condiments were very, very good. When we walked in, there were over a dozen people seated but no one had food yet; turns out a big catering order had been placed and it stalled things. But one look at the pleasant smiles and the happy murmuring of satisfied RETURNING customers let us know we were in the right place. Not the cheapest place on the strip but for vacation eaters like we were it was an awesome treat. read more

This place is too good! I would eat every meal here if I could. I had the berried treasure sandwich and it was phenomenal. Topped it off with the best carrot cake I've ever eaten! I'll be back tomorrow! read more

I'm gonna have to go with 5 stars on this cafe also. The people that worked here were really friendly, the sandwiches were gourmet, and the decor was every pleasant plus they played nice music. I had the meatloaf sandwich and my wife had a turkey with cheese that was very good. read more

Fantastic potato soup and salad! Stop here for a bite that was actually healthy and the owner was so friendly and accommodating. You should definitely come here. read more

A hidden gem! Great quality sandwiches and a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for a nice lunch.

Great food, awesome decor with friendly service....oh, don't forget to try the cookies!

I was really disappointed in this restaurant. With all five star reviews I was expecting out of this world food. Don't get me wrong, it was good. However, I felt it was a little overpriced for what it was. We both got half and half with a cup of soup and half a sandwich. We also split a piece of the carrot cake. First the soup. It was really good. The sandwich was just okay. You had to get up and get your own water or whatever you are drinking. And they don't have many choices. Water, raspberry tea, and citrus water. It felt like a place for senior ladies who lunch. And it cost $30 with the cake. And that was far from the best carrot cake ever. Very moist but only single layer. In a nutshell, it was good food but I won't go back. read more

Super nice. Super delicious. Super recommend!!! The meatloaf sandwich and potato soup were amazing! Also loved the carrot cake. :-)

Amazing meatloaf sandwich and my family enjoyed their meals also. The carrot cake was the best. I look forward to coming back. It is very quaint and fun mom and pop place. read more

The owner took our order, served us, visited with us and made sure every customer's needs were met in a very friendly and caring way. The house salad and southwest salad were great. My wife considers herself a connoisseur of carrot cake and she pronounced theirs "the best ever." Finding the Paint Box Cafe is challenging since its on the back side of a square strip mall, but it's well worth looking for. read more

I have not been this impressed in a long time! I found this little treasure on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Boy, am I glad I did! The atmosphere is so inviting and the food...phenomenal! I recently moved to KC and this far beats so many of the places I've tried there. My only suggestion....OPEN ONE IN KC!!!! read more

Good food, extremely friendly service and the ice tea is amazing. The perfect non-commercialized/franchise place for lunch. Highly recommend. read more

What a great find! I've lived here for a few years and just discovered this neat gem. The decor is fun and eclectic. I had the PB300 salad. It was wonderful and service was friendly! read more

Awesome little cafe. I had turkey panini and potato soup. My daughter had potato soup with salad. Both of us loved it. My grandaughter 5yo had a PBJ with fruit and cheezits served in a muffin tin. Get there early, they were out of the meatloaf at 130. Thanks to yelp connecting to maps on my phone that got us right there. read more

Delightful, hidden gem. The food was delicious, and the owner/chef was friendly. I agree that the ham, cheddar rolls were delicious as was the chicken salad sandwich and soup of the day. I truly have never had a better carrot cake, and for me to forego chocolate anything is saying a lot. I only wish I lived closer to come more often! read more

Absolutely loved this cafe! Food was amazing, staff was hospitable and friendly, and the space was eclectic, fun and comfortable. The meatloaf sandwich/paint box salad combo was my choice and it was unreal! So flavorful and filling. I highly recommend. read more

Unique café off the beaten path. Small menu but very good sandwiches, soups, and salads. The service was great and the desserts looked great though we were too full to try any. The owner came out to check on us and our food. Overall very impressed and will definitely eat here next time we are at the lake. read more

From Houston, Tx and decided to give this place a try. Incredible service and the place feels like home. Chef came out to speak to customers and made everyone feel welcomed. Food was great, however the carrot cake is to literally die for. We'll be making this our new home when we pass through Osage Beach again. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

Absolutely amazing! Fresh ingredients, charming atmosphere and fabulous staff and service. I tried the chicken salad sandwich on cranberry roll and was amazed how the two went together! Looking for reasons to get back to the lake area so we can try more of the menu! read more

This place is amazing!! Went here for lunch. The inside is extremely clean and decorated nicely. Had the half and half combo with the Annie O sandwich and the potato soup. My friend had the paint box salad. We both loved the food and the service was very fast and friendly. Highly recommend this place. It can be a bit hard to find, but well worth it. read more

Great find! Excellent sandwiches, baked goods and soup. Comfy atmosphere. Will return. A must!

Best bistro/bakery at the Lake. Hands down. Opened August 2011. Roxie Kelley, local best-selling cookbook author and original creator of another very popular Lake Area bistro/bakery and her 2 grown-up kids (Brooke and Blake) have opened a cute little spot with some really amazing food. Brooke's artwork is also on display. The decor is whimsical and fun, and there are a variety of seating options. The service is great. The place is very clean, and you can count on attention to detail. You can get really good vegan and vegetarian food here, and those ham and cheese rolls that the Lake loves so much? Well, I have to say, Roxie - who first brought them to us - is turning out higher quality than her competitor. in addition to having a great lunch there over the holidays, we ordered 2 dozen snickerdoodles and 1 batch of cream cheese brownies (which turns out to be 16 generously sized brownies) to give to several members of my husband's family. Grandma Frances (who has been making snickerdoodles for about 85 years) said they were the best she ever tasted. Grandma Peggy (who I had overheard wishing for cream cheese brownies) was delighted and insisted on freezing 3 of the 4 we brought her so she could enjoy them over a few weeks. The nephews and others in Jake's family couldn't believe how good those brownies were. Roxie gave us a 20% discount for ordering in quantity (still not cheap, but I'm sure no more than the competitors and much higher quality), and she gave us the lovingly boxed baked goods in a very nice reusable tote bag. The website (built on a blogspot platform) doesn't have a lot of information (no online menu, for example), but I assume such details will come as they continue to build the business. I agree with the description they give of the Paint Box Cafe on their blog: "Seriously good food in a not-so-serious setting. Feed your inner artist - build your own meal! Food for Saints AND Sinners. Sandwiches, soups, salads, and endless desserts! Fun artistic atmosphere great for friends and families. Affordable pricing. You'll want to come back again and again, this is food you won't find anywhere else!" If you're confused about where it is located, the door of Paint Box Cafe looks out at the side of the KK McDonald's (it's on what I would call the "back side" of the Palisades Shopping Center). Whatever you do, just get yourself over there! read more

By far the place at the Lake to eat. Super friendly, beautiful atmosphere for family and kid friendly. Make sure you get a ham and cheddar roll no matter what and a bakery item. This is a must when you visit the lake. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. The chicken salad was amazing on the cranberry walnut roll. Club sandwich was also great for my husband! read more

One of my new favorite places at the lake! The food is very good. Lots of healthy options, with great bakery items. The decor is very unique and fun! So wish that they were open on weekends! read more

One of my favorite places in Osage beach. A great bakery, amazing sandwiches and salads, a change in soup daily, and a great atmosphere with a smiling face at the door every time. Just make sure you're there early if you want the soups because they might sell out, it's that good! read more