Waffle House - Vandiver Dr

Was looking for a good breakfast and ran across this gem. Fast, Friendly, clean bathroom, a…read moreclassic diner feel. Service was nice and friendly. Would definitely visit again.

Food was delicious. Service was great! Fast and friendly. Ambience is small busy diner. Fair…read morewarning soda is $3 for 8 oz even with refill kind of pricey and substitutes are not the price in menu. So good diner food and fast friendly but no prices on menu.

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Big Mama’s Cafe

4.2(101 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is a very solid breakfast joint. There is nothing trendy about it, which is kind of…read morerefreshing. The Pancakes are as big as the plate and to my wife and I tasted delightfully like funnel cake. The hash browns were both wonderful and plentiful. One item on the menu that I rarely find except in the northeast is Hamburger steak. Everything at our table was cooked to order and well prepared. They split the check in our two couple, 5 person group without complaint and the food came out very quickly. If you show up starving and really can't wait you can get an on demand cinnamon bun that is absolutely massive in its own right with enough frosting to trigger diabetes in the healthiest of individuals.

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.

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Big Mama's coffee.

Ernie's Cafe & Steak House

4.0(162 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great spot to eat. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely go back whenever I am in the area…read more Bloody Mary was delicious.

Excellent breakfast and outstanding service. Great diner atmosphere. Downtown location. Walkable…read morefrom downtown hotels.

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Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar

4.2(201 reviews)

1.0 mi

My husband and I are thrilled to have found this place to eat in Columbia, so much so that we wish…read morethere was a location where we live. I haven't found a good fried chicken place in over 25 years, and when I bit into the chicken and tasted their garlic mashed potatoes I realized that I had found the next best thing to what one believes grandma's home cook meal would taste like. The side biscuit was a treat to have and went well with honey or their wonderful jam. In fact, my husband and I are certain that their biscuits and gravy for breakfast must be wonderful based on their side biscuit. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly as well. I also noticed how quickly food was served for anyone waiting for their meals after they were ordered. I anticipate that we will be back to enjoy their other food options.

Worth the 30 minute wait for brunch Wings and and waffles…read more5/5 in my opinion We will be back

Iced vanilla latte, side of home fries, rainbow biscuits

COMO Hot chicken

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Deluxe Bloody Mary, blackberry jamboree

Mort's

3.5(2 reviews)

1.9 mi

Awesome prices! Pretty sure I had the Jimmer for breakfast and it was a huge portion size. It was…read morelike $5 for a full take out box of food, also tasted amazing. Love the inside, very historical feeling and love that you can write on the walls. Waffle fries are really good too! Great place to come after studying or even to study when it's slower.

Feels like Chuck E Cheese. Fries are pretty good. Burgers are like eh. Soda is often missing the…read morecarbonation. It's just a weird place altogether.

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Glenn's Cafe

3.6(228 reviews)

1.4 mi

Service was solid and the food was delicious. We started with the smoked salmon spread which was…read moreheavenly. I had the Turkey Avocado BLT. My dining companions had the hot chicken sandwich and the shrimp and grits. We loved it all. The only complaint I would have is the fries were not as crispy as I would like. But honestly that's minor. The decor is nice, the vibe is strong and the staff is so welcoming.

We've never been here before today, and we were excited to try something new! When we walked in we…read morewere seated fairly quickly and the restaurant was nice. The waiter was very polite and refilled our drinks a couple times. The reason it was not five stars was because of the food and the price. It was higher priced for food that was just okay. We definitely do not recommend the sweet potato fries! The regular fries were better. This restaurant is good if you don't have many other options, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Dining room is nicely appointed and very comfortable.

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Complimentary flute of champagne

G & D Steakhouse

4.5(198 reviews)

2.4 mi

Service was wonderful, steaks were just as ordered. Prices were great. I got the french fries and…read moreJerry got the baked potato. Both were wonderful. Couldn't ask for better food for the money. Again the steaks were a 10.

What a place! Think 1980s, older Pepsi signs that you have to put the letters on to make a menu…read more Don't get me wrong they had a large screen next to it that was more modern but G&D will take you back. You walk right into the line and order your entree, then proceed cafeteria style with the tray to get your salad, dessert and drink. Give the cashier your order from the start of the line, pay and find a table. How they find your table and remember your order in this seemingly chaotic joint is nothing short of magical. All jokes aside the steak, sandwiches snd sides were fabulous. Go for the steak!!! You won't regret it.

Ambiance is dim and comforting. Very nostalgic for those who came here as a kid.

6 oz sirloin steak

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Cafe Berlin

3.9(548 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great for Breakfast. Would avoid late lunch or dinner if you are not into the burlesque / drag…read morequeen scene. Service was great, wait staff was very kind and helpful. Eclectic vibe with comfort food breakfast cooking.

Friendly service and extensive menu. I ordered the…read moreMediterranean breakfast plate. Was pretty delicious, though the eggs were a little dry. My son had the biscuits and gravy, which he said were okay.

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Café Poland

4.8(258 reviews)

1.5 mi

My greatest fear was realized. The little old Polish lady that runs this place retired. Oh no! But,…read morethank you baby jesus, a family friend has purchased the place and learned all the tips, tricks, and techniques. My pierogi and gulash live on. They've updated the inside. It's still small but they've maximized the space. They've also added a little patio on the side. And the food is still the same!!! Best pierogi in the Midwest. And, trust me, I've looked. Totally worth the drive from Saint Louis to Columbia. The owners are super friendly and really seem to care about the place and your experience. If you're in Columbia, it's a must. If you're within a couple hours of Columbia, it's still a must.

What a hidden gem. whenever I see Polish food I have to try it and I'm glad I did. Everything was…read moredelightful. The combination plate of pierogies one night filling fresh and absolutely delicious. The next day chicken crêpes with the farmers peach cobbler filling. Antoine the owner, friendly fast and accommodating fun conversationalist. The ambience very unassuming, yet it was very clean and engaging for conversation. If you live in the Columbia area drive walk run to Cafe Poland you'll not regret this choice

Tribute to the original owner

Beef Pierogies - Potato and Bacon Pirogies had 6 a variety to enjoy

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Fantastic delightful a hidden gem

Bob Evans

2.7(69 reviews)

1.9 mi

On a road trip in a big u-haul and hungry for a hardy meal that will keep you going for many miles?…read moreToday was my first time to give Bob Evan's Restaurant a try and I was delighted with the menu choices and service! There is plenty of parking for your large vehicle! Believe me, the food is better than your mama cooks!! Angela was our kind and friendly, server. She was so nice to allow us plenty of time to look over the menu and brought me choices for a cup of tea and fresh honey! What a great start to a fabulous meal! The restaurant is large with tables of all sizes for large groups or single customers. It is a clean environment that was a real treat on a road trip! I had a large appetite for a small sized girl and ordered two items. Fresh oatmeal with brown sugar, milk, pecans and cranberries. Plus biscuits and sausage gravy which was a taste bud pleaser! My table mate had something he loved. Pancakes with an egg, bacon and cheese in between the two pancakes. He raved about it as it looked to me like a pancake biscuit. I will definitely look forward to my next visit at this restaurant.

Breakfast all day is a win... but the food is mid and the gravy? Yeah, I wouldn't recommend it.read more

Just a space in Bob Evans.

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Daniel D.

4 years ago

Dennys in kingdom city was closed. Went to Waffle House. Definitely good shit. Yummy stuff

Ki M.

14 years ago

Got food poisoning and all I had was a waffle and bacon.

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