Missed the breakfast hours. HATE it when that happens! The special for the day was meatloaf,…read moremashed potatoes with gravy, corn, a roll, and 1 trip to the salad bar. PLENTY of food! The meatloaf had great flavor and the mashed potatoes and gravy were good too. The corn was different, like they'd added pork fat or bacon to flavor it up. I've seen it done with green beans before, but this was the first time I'd seen it done with corn. If they were trying to ruin the healthiness of the vegetable, I think it was a success. Not my cup of tea though. Had to go back and ask for butter for my roll. The salad bar was basic fare. A good meal. The service was okay. I believe this used to be Paula's and opened under a new name...

We stopped into this hidden gem, and I'm so glad we did! I got a cinnamon roll, and let me tell…read moreyou--it was the best cinnamon roll I've ever had. My husband had an iced chai latte, and I went with a hot London Fog--both were absolutely divine. The service was quick and friendly, and every employee had such great energy. The place itself is adorable, with the perfect cozy, aesthetic vibe. We're definitely coming back!

The homemade biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had as are the sassy pancake choices and the…read moreomelets. You can get real butter if you ask and they don't serve icky "plastic" tasting cheese for their cheese choices. Fresh real food. No freezer to oven stuff. They also try to use organic and non-gmo as much as possible. They use filtered water for their drinks (espresso, coffee, tea) for better health and flavor. The atmosphere is eclectic and charming with mismatched everything and there's always something interesting to look at in their small flea market and gift shop. It's a wonderful special place with really yummy home cooked food!

This cafe has limited hours, but it's worth the drive from St Louis (90 miles or so) to get here…read morefor lunch! Our server was so sweet and attentive, it was a pleasure to dine here. The prices are very reasonable. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich with fried mushrooms, and both were very good. The tenderloin was on Texas toast-unusual, but a great idea! My lunch buddy had a burger and fries, and he enjoyed both. Nothing fancy about the decor, but who needs that when the food is so good? We split a cherry fried pie, and that was the perfect ending to a great lunch! Check them out if you're in the Ironton/Arcadia St Francis (Francois?) Mt area!

Blueberry turnover was beyond amazing. Very sad when I passed through I only bought one for the…read moreride home. Very kind staff and a solid breakfast plate can't ask for much more:)

The food is outstanding. Service i is very personal. The owners are super great. They are really…read morerenovating the place nicely into a historical property. Worth the stop!

Everything was fantastic. We had breakfast on a Saturday. The place was packed but we still got…read morefantastic service and our food fairly quickly. My husband got the breakfast burrito which he demolished and I got the Philly omelette which was packed full of meat and cheese. We split the cinnamon roll waffle which has a cream cheese icing to die for. It's the best waffle we've ever had. I watched many fantastic looking goodies getting delivered to other tables. We will definitely return to try some of the other mouth watering options. Staff was attentive and super sweet. Glasses stayed full and we left stuff. The abbey is a beautiful building. Historical photos line the walls. It is definitely a worthy day trip. Don't forget to grab some baked goods to go. They have bread a pastries. My husband and I had a phenomenal meal and we will be back to sample more.

The owner takes great pride in making sure your food is hot and ready to go. The wait staff really…read morehustle amd bustle to make sure your time there is well worth your time. Always on time with drink refills and small requests like extra napkins. The restaurant itself is warm and welcoming. From nice clean floors to the pride they take in honoring veterans and first responders. The crew at Country Bobs makes it theor mission to make sure you leave with a good experience.

Even before my Wife and I moved to St.James,MO , Country Bob's was a hit with the both of us . The…read morefood is always prepared fresh with good-sized servings . One of my granddaughters is diabetic and C-Bob's is always willing to work around one's dietary needs . If you don't want to wait on the kitchen, they have a buffet with lots of comfort food choices and a small salad bar and dessert bar that compliments the buffet . I always try to get Home Thursdays and hit their BBQ Buffet night - Good stuff !! Friendly owners and friendly waitresses round out the Country Bob's Experience !! One of my Go-To places in StJa for food that doesn't disappoint . .

We were warmly welcomed by a hostess this morning who explained how all of the meats and veggies…read moreand the eggs are all produced by their local farm that is 15 miles from here and the bread is all homemade here too. And the coffee is also roasted locally. So yeah, this was a pretty neat stop in very rural Missouri as we're headed across on US-60 from the one side to the next. After seated, we took a look at the menu. Options for both of us were easy. Mrs. K. is a connoisseur of French Toast. As she doesn't eat meat, this is her usual "go to" for breakfast so that was her easy choice at The Ranch House this morning. Me, I'm on keto so I was able to have their three-egg omelet with all the veggies plus added steak sausage. Coffee arrived first and it was excellent. Just a simple drop, it was rich and hot and perfection. A little bit later, breakfast arrived. I very much enjoyed the omelet as it was tasty. I could really taste the eggs in here today. Yum! Mrs. K. said "This is the best French Toast that I have ever had" and that's really saying something as she's enjoyed dozens if not a couple hundred portions across my Yelp career. Wow. Breakfast was around $40 with tip. And afterward, we wandered around the small town of Van Buren for a bit. A truly lovely stop. [Review 669 of 2026 - 523 in Missouri - 25850 overall]

Amelia was a great server. Restaurant was clean bathroom was clean. Food was awesome…read more Breakfast bowl and pancakes

What a perfect little spot! Traveling through town we stopped in for breakfast by doing a quick…read moresearch in the area. What a little hidden gem! The staff was very friendly and helpful, food was served perfectly and the dining area had plenty of seating. You order at the counter, pour your own coffee from the coffee station and seat yourself. Food is brought promptly and served warm! Eggs were cooked perfectly, bacon had an amazing crisp to it and the biscuits were soft! A lovely gentleman walked around refilling coffee at the perfect time as well.

3 - Got full breakfast plus order of hash browns got breakfast no hash browns as a matter of fact…read morethey didn't get ordered at all. Had to go back up an pay again. 2 waitresses had quite a nice long chat while I was waiting almost 10 minutes later food was cold but had hash browns, finally arrived. And they weren't crispy as I ordered for a second time. Pretty sure we paid twice for them. So if you go make sure they get everything check ticket before you leave the counter. Service definitely needs work.! Food was actually not to bad.

Everyone needs a place like this close to them. I was in the area for the eclipse and needed…read morecoffee, the food looked so good and inexpensive that I ordered some breakfast also. It was so good I had it done very quickly. A good variety of food and drinks for a small location. The food was served very fast also. I chatted with some friendly locals while I sat drinking my coffee. The place was clean and welcoming. They have merchandise for sale as well as food and drinks. A wonderful place to stop and feel welcome. If I ever get back in the area I will come to visit.

This is the cutest little cafe. I normally stop on my way to Wappapello Lake to see my folks. The…read morefood and service is always great and the inside is very welcoming. I love the little library bring a book to leave and pick a new one

Shelly's is a great local place to eat. We were taking a trip west on I-44 and heard about this…read moreplace. It's not right next to the interstate but worth the find. It's small but service is great and the food comes out fast. I had some great biscuits and gravy, coffee was good, one of my friends had eggs SSU and bacon, said it was good. Worth the stop.

Food and Service was great! Felt like you were part of the town! I would go back for sure!read more