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    Pronto Café

    4.2 (44 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Blake D.

    Great place to stop off 29 and support local business. Food is exceptional. Will come again!

    Sean S.

    So several weeks ago, I found myself having driven to St. Joe with friends and we were hungry after our long drive and saw Pronto as we were driving around. At first glance it looked like just a coffee house. Oh nay nay! It is a full on cafe and they even have live music in the evenings at times. We ordered a late lunch. We all ordered the Italian sandwich. It was amazingly good, this had to do with the sandwich being made to order with quality fresh ingredients. We accompanied our sandwiches with Strawberry Basil Lemonade and a chocolate brownie which the nice lady at the counter "talked me into"... No, really she did. I swear... OK, maybe she didn't have to do a lot of talking, but it was really good. We got ice brew coffees that were very good. The quality of their coffee was excellent too. The capper was the great staff and their wall of fame. The staff were all really super friendly, really funny, and knowledgeable. They also have a wall with famous Missouri natives on it. Pretty neat, huh? This place is a true find and I encourage anyone to stop by, I highly doubt you will be disappointed.

    John S.

    A friend and I recently ate at Pronto Cafe during a business trip to St. Joseph, MO. The service was excellent and the decor was charming. It's very clear this restaurant represents a labor of love for the owner. I ate their "Special" which was a Turkey & Cucumber Sandwich on wheatberry with orange marmalade cream cheese, lettuce, and tomato! The sandwich was delicious! As stated the restaurants interior space is warm and inviting. Contrary to the imposing form of the gothic home it adjoins. I did not ask the history of the property, but it would appear to have been a funeral home at one point, now law offices (and possibly a private residence) with Pronto occupying a small corner of the property. Pronto was an enjoyable place for lunch, with a relatively small menu of eclectic and personal takes on rather traditional dishes. If you're in St. Joseph, MO I would definitely recommend them for lunch!

    Latte and a hot cinnamon roll!
    Amanda Z.

    Went in the morning for a latte and a pastry. The latte was less expensive than other places nearby, and the cinnamon roll was huge and AWESOME. They heated it up for me and gave me a box for the rest that I couldn't finish. This is my new favorite place for coffee in St Joseph.

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    Blair C.

    Very nice new café in St. Joseph! We had a couple of sandwiches and coffee for lunch Saturday. The sandwiches were a little difficult to handle as the tomatoes and avocados weren't sliced but quartered, and could have used Dijon mustard for some flavor, but otherwise was very good. They have a drive thru which was not busy, I'm sure that will change when more people realize where they are located. We will be back!

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    Jessie G.

    The staff was polite and friendly. The food was good, not amazing - I got a couple havarti and egg breakfast sandwiches. The day-old pastries aren't all that bad. Just plan on eating your cookie with coffee or milk, but that is to be expected. The atmosphere is comfortable and with a lot of natural light. It is nice having a place such as this near my apartment, so I will be back.

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    Joao M.

    Best Vanilla Latte's I have ever had! I travel all over the US, and I still like the Vanilla Latte's here the best! Oh, the waffle cone ice cream is great too :-)

    The "Manager's Special": Cesar salad wrap with tomato soup and a 20oz tea.

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    The cafe is too slow at lunchtime rush hour. In the summer the metal tables get very hot & will brand you if you aren't careful.

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    Killer coffee and very clean situated right in the middle of town. I'll take it over Starbucks any day.

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    Such a wonderful little cafe close to my new home! They truly have the best chocolate chip cookies!

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    We visit here most weekends for breakfast. The food is of excellent quality and taste. Their bakery items are also fantastic!!

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