First and foremost, this place is absolutely amazing--holy crap on a cracker! From the moment you…read morewalk in, you're welcomed by the friendliest staff (who I believe are the owners), and they are incredibly attentive and genuinely kind. You can tell they truly care about their customers and the food they serve. The menu is simple but packed with delicious options, and everything is organic and gluten free, which makes it even better. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, there's something for everyone, and the quality is top-notch. Yes, Green Leaf Cafe is on the other side of town, but it is absolutely worth the drive. There's plenty of parking, and you don't have to deal with downtown traffic or the usual chaos. I honestly don't know why I hadn't discovered this place sooner, but I will definitely be coming back often. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check out Green Leaf Cafe--you won't regret it. This local gem deserves all the support! And they have a cute little market as well.

A client brought a box of wonderful pastries to us and each one has been amazing! I can't wait to…read morego have lunch someday soon!

bad gravy hash browns were not cooked…read more omelet fillings not cooked decent biscuit our waitress took our order and we had to get coffee by waving down someone bad first experience cool atmosphere would not recommend

I typically do not give anybody five stars but this Mama shop the Mills are humongous. We were not…read moreable to finish it all so if you got some hungry children, this is the place to go. The food is absolutely fantastic. Very flavorful. The service was beyond wonderful not only do you have one individual checking on you everyone checks on you very sweet servers. The mom and Pops also are working. It's like a family owned business. It's a wonderful place if you haven't been there, I would definitely suggest you check it out. We will definitely be back if we're in town. The atmosphere was very family oriented. Definitely check this place out.

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.

Came in for a great breakfast. Had the traditional with eggs, hash browns, pork sausage, and…read moresourdough toast and coffee. Nick has been our server several times now and always does a great job.

Every time we've been, the food has been amazing! Even the coffee tastes great…read more You can tell management takes good care of their staff because they treat everyone well. I love the clean aesthetic and chalk board donning their current specials. I'm so glad they're finally in Jeff City...worth the wait.

We happened to stop for gas on our road trip across the street from this coffee shop. I love trying…read morelocal places instead of chains so I was excited they were open. I was able to order online with ease while we finished getting gas and a car wash. By the time we were done my order was ready which was about 10 mins. Since we had to get back on the road we couldn't stay to eat especially since our pup was in the car. However, from what I could tell the inside was very inviting. The staff was also very nice. Food and coffee were both great. I got a croissant sandwich and the potatoes. My only critique would be to cook the potatoes just a touch longer so they are crispy like they look online and a little more seasoning. My wife had to go back in to get me salt and pepper for them. I had a macchiato as well which was great. If we ever drive through the area again on a road trip I'll be sure to stop by again.

Gave this place another shot after some time. I was the only car in the wait line and I sat at the…read morespeaker for ten minutes before they even took my order. Drinks and food are not nearly good enough for the staff's rude, flippant attitudes and the overall cold vibe of the place. I waited almost thirty minutes total to get one latte and a scone. Don't waste your time here.

This place was amazing the cinnamon rolls are amazing, the food and the drinks are absolutely…read moredelicious

Awesome staff -super friendly -fun -great music and ambiance. Coffee is divine. Spun the wheel game…read moreand won a coffee my next time in. :)

Tried this place again to see if I'd find it to be better than before. Love the look and mystique…read moreof the place. this Matt dish was hardly impressive. Bland as a whole. And you'd think that's hard to do...having chili and sausage gravy both...but...bland as all get out is the right descriptor. It's too bad....because the place is neat otherwise.

I found this diner and had to try it out. The outside of…read morethe place looked like a classic diner and the menu was hard to beat. When we got there we learned of that history behind the building and how it was transported from one location to another due to a large corporation coming in and buying the land. They picked up the building and moved it to keep the history intact. Amazing history, good food and good service.

Out for lunch with my Aunt before going shopping at JCPenney, and she really wanted me to try First…read moreWatch! They only do breakfast and lunch and close around 2:30 so make sure you get there early enough. We were sat immediately, and ordered our drinks. The menu is mostly breakfast with the lunch menu being much smaller in comparison. We both decided to get the half sandwich and half salad and share some million dollar potatoes. I ordered the Roast Beef and havarti which is Roast beef, Horseradish Havarti cheese, house-roasted onions and tomato with lemon-dressed arugula on grilled Parmesan-crusted sourdough. It also has horseradish sauce on the side. She ordered the Ham and Gruyère which is Smoked Ham, fresh Tomato and melted Gruyere cheese with Dijonnaise on grilled Challah Bread. We both ordered a Chicken Avocado Chopped Salad which has hopped romaine and arugula, all-natural sliced chicken breast, avocado, diced tomatoes, crunchy corn, black beans and Feta cheese with citrus chipotle dressing. Everything was amazing! The sandwiches were to die for, and don't even get started on how good those potatoes are! Super crispy potatoes with Parmesan cheese sauce, and bacon? You can't go wrong!!! The only disappointment is that our salad only had two little baby pieces of avocado on the side. I think if you're gonna have an avocado chop salad with avocado in the name... there should be a lot more avocado chopped up into the salad. But that roast beef sandwich was so good. I'll definitely be back for another one and I really wanna try their breakfast.

First Watch has become my go-to spot for breakfast and brunch, and for good reason. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh, the vibe is relaxed, and the staff actually seems happy to be there. I have to call out the bacon specifically because it deserves its own moment. It's thick, perfectly crispy, and has that slightly smoky flavor that makes you wonder why all bacon can't be this good. No sad, limp strips here. And the hash? Absolutely stellar. It's one of those dishes that sounds simple but is clearly made with care. Great texture, seasoned just right, and it holds up as a main event rather than just a side thought. The whole menu feels intentional and fresh, which you don't always find at a breakfast chain. Portions are generous without being overwhelming, and the coffee keeps coming. Whether you're there for a quick solo breakfast or a slow weekend brunch with friends, First Watch delivers every single time. Highly recommend stopping in and letting the bacon and hash do the talking. Feel free to tweak any details to match your specific visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​