Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Chill coffeehouse offering drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus sandwiches, pastries & Wi-Fi. Open 6 AM - 12 AM Mon-Sun. Phone: (573) 874-2852
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Lakota Coffee Company
24 S 9th StChill coffeehouse offering drinks made with house-roasted beans, plus sandwiches, pastries & Wi-Fi. Open 6 AM - 12 AM Mon-Sun. Phone: (573) 874-2852
Family-owned coffee shop in a garage with a rock ’n’ roll theme, locally roasted brews & live music. Fretboard is committed to sourcing the very best ethically produced and chemical free coffees from around the world.
Open Mon-Fri 7AM-6 PM, Sat 8AM-6 PM, Sun 8 AM-5 PM. Phone: (573) 227-2233
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Fretboard Coffee
1013 E Walnut StFamily-owned coffee shop in a garage with a rock ’n’ roll theme, locally roasted brews & live music. Fretboard is committed to sourcing the very best ethically produced and chemical free coffees from around the world.
Open Mon-Fri 7AM-6 PM, Sat 8AM-6 PM, Sun 8 AM-5 PM. Phone: (573) 227-2233
A downtown Columbia, MO restaurant serving organic and health conscious food, smoothies, cold pressed juice and grab and go meals. The entire menu is gluten-free, soy, corn and refined sugar free.
Open Mon-Fri: 10am-8 pm, Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun: 8am-2:30pm
Phone: 573-818-2240
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Nourish Café & Market
1201 E BroadwayA downtown Columbia, MO restaurant serving organic and health conscious food, smoothies, cold pressed juice and grab and go meals. The entire menu is gluten-free, soy, corn and refined sugar free.
Open Mon-Fri: 10am-8 pm, Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun: 8am-2:30pm
Phone: 573-818-2240
A Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant in downtown Columbia. Their barbacoa quesadilla's are the best!
Open Sun-Wed: 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat: 11am-2am
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Seoul Taco
1020 E BroadwayA Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant in downtown Columbia. Their barbacoa quesadilla's are the best!
Open Sun-Wed: 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat: 11am-2am
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THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN COLUMBIA!
Indian staples like tandoori meat & biryani, plus a daily lunch buffet, served in a no-frills space. Heat levels 1-10 can be specified for any dish. Available for dine-in or carry-out.
Open Tues-Sun: 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM
Phone: (573) 817-2009
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India's House
1101 E BroadwayTHE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN COLUMBIA!
Indian staples like tandoori meat & biryani, plus a daily lunch buffet, served in a no-frills space. Heat levels 1-10 can be specified for any dish. Available for dine-in or carry-out.
Open Tues-Sun: 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9:30PM
Phone: (573) 817-2009
Snug eatery with art-lined walls dishing up traditional entrees, soups & curries. Excellent appetizers, great food. Heat levels can be specified for any dish. Walk-in welcome. Available for dine-in or carry-out.
Open Mon-Sun 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Phone: 573-442-0852
Thip Thai Cuisine
Snug eatery with art-lined walls dishing up traditional entrees, soups & curries. Excellent appetizers, great food. Heat levels can be specified for any dish. Walk-in welcome. Available for dine-in or carry-out.
Open Mon-Sun 11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Phone: 573-442-0852
THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD IN COLUMBIA!
The only place in town to get chicken shawarma, and the gyro are amazing. Hands down the best hummus in town. Available for take-out and dine-in. For delivery, call My Dinner Taxi at 573.673.3106 or visit www.mydinnertaxi.com.
Open Mon-Sun 11AM - 8PM
Phone: (573) 442-8727
Oasis Cafe
THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD IN COLUMBIA!
The only place in town to get chicken shawarma, and the gyro are amazing. Hands down the best hummus in town. Available for take-out and dine-in. For delivery, call My Dinner Taxi at 573.673.3106 or visit www.mydinnertaxi.com.
Open Mon-Sun 11AM - 8PM
Phone: (573) 442-8727
THE BEST BURGERS IN COLUMBIA! Incredible ala carte menu with to-die-for garlic aoli. Appetizers are excellent. Large drink menu with many local craft brews. Multiple screens for sports junkies. 12 pool tables available for hourly rental.
Open Mon-Thu: 11a- 2:30a, Fri-Sat: 11a-1:30a, Sun: 12p - 12a
Phone:(573) 449-0116
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Billiards on Broadway
514 E BroadwayTHE BEST BURGERS IN COLUMBIA! Incredible ala carte menu with to-die-for garlic aoli. Appetizers are excellent. Large drink menu with many local craft brews. Multiple screens for sports junkies. 12 pool tables available for hourly rental.
Open Mon-Thu: 11a- 2:30a, Fri-Sat: 11a-1:30a, Sun: 12p - 12a
Phone:(573) 449-0116
WINGS BETTER THAN BWW OR HOOTERS! Casual stop for wings with signature sauces & other chicken-based chow with beer & televised sports.
Open Tues - Sat 11AM–2PM, 4–9PM
Phone: (573) 442-7777
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Glenn's Café
29 South 8th StreetWINGS BETTER THAN BWW OR HOOTERS! Casual stop for wings with signature sauces & other chicken-based chow with beer & televised sports.
Open Tues - Sat 11AM–2PM, 4–9PM
Phone: (573) 442-7777
Casual eatery featuring elevated Italian comfort food, including Neapolitan pies, plus a wine list. The best place in Columbia to get authentic Italian-style dishes. Daily specials available. Large wine list for pairing.
Open Mon-Fri 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM, Sat 5-10PM, Sun 12-8PM
Phone: (573) 442-9446
Babbo's Spaghetteria
1305 Grindstone PkwyCasual eatery featuring elevated Italian comfort food, including Neapolitan pies, plus a wine list. The best place in Columbia to get authentic Italian-style dishes. Daily specials available. Large wine list for pairing.
Open Mon-Fri 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM, Sat 5-10PM, Sun 12-8PM
Phone: (573) 442-9446
White-tablecloth Pan-Asian restaurant serving ample portions of Chinese, Thai & Japanese dishes. The only place in Columbia to get baozi (yum!)
Open Mon-Sat 10:30AM-9PM, Sun 12-7PM
Phone: 573-256-8888
Okii Mama
3709 South Providence RoadWhite-tablecloth Pan-Asian restaurant serving ample portions of Chinese, Thai & Japanese dishes. The only place in Columbia to get baozi (yum!)
Open Mon-Sat 10:30AM-9PM, Sun 12-7PM
Phone: 573-256-8888
FAVORITE LATE-NIGHT SPOT! An eclectic American menu served amid a jazz-club atmosphere with live music 5 nights a week. For information on their jazz line-up, visit http://www.murrysrestaurant.net/
Open Mon-Sat 11AM-1:30AM
Phone: (573) 442-4969
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Murry's
3107 Green Meadows WayFAVORITE LATE-NIGHT SPOT! An eclectic American menu served amid a jazz-club atmosphere with live music 5 nights a week. For information on their jazz line-up, visit http://www.murrysrestaurant.net/
Open Mon-Sat 11AM-1:30AM
Phone: (573) 442-4969
BEST PIZZA IN COLUMBIA! Incredible pizza served whole or by-the-slice. Classic pies or more adventurous option (Bahn Mi is the BEST!) Very limited seating inside - take-out is the best option. Online ordering and delivery now available from http://orders.pizzatreepizza.com/zgrid/proc/site/sitep.jsp
Open Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thur-Sat 11-2am
Delivery until 9:45p daily
Phone: (573) 874-9925
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Pizza Tree
909 Cherry StBEST PIZZA IN COLUMBIA! Incredible pizza served whole or by-the-slice. Classic pies or more adventurous option (Bahn Mi is the BEST!) Very limited seating inside - take-out is the best option. Online ordering and delivery now available from http://orders.pizzatreepizza.com/zgrid/proc/site/sitep.jsp
Open Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thur-Sat 11-2am
Delivery until 9:45p daily
Phone: (573) 874-9925
Bagels made from scratch the New York way and served all day. Lunch items include soups and deli sandwiches. Coffee served from Kaldi.
Open 6AM - 3 PM
Phone: (573) 442-5857
B&B Bagel Company
124 E Nifong BlvdBagels made from scratch the New York way and served all day. Lunch items include soups and deli sandwiches. Coffee served from Kaldi.
Open 6AM - 3 PM
Phone: (573) 442-5857
THE BEST KOREAN FOOD IN TOWN! Excellent korean and japanese cuisine served korean-style (with lots of side dishes) for very reasonable prices.
Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9:30PM
Phone: (573) 442-8383
Kojaba Bar Korean Japanese BBQ
21 North Providence RoadTHE BEST KOREAN FOOD IN TOWN! Excellent korean and japanese cuisine served korean-style (with lots of side dishes) for very reasonable prices.
Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9:30PM
Phone: (573) 442-8383
Small store-front for the large Central Dairy/Prairie Farms creamery in Jefferson City. Fresh ice cream prepared daily with huge servings and ridiculously cheap prices.
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Central Dairy
610 Madison StSmall store-front for the large Central Dairy/Prairie Farms creamery in Jefferson City. Fresh ice cream prepared daily with huge servings and ridiculously cheap prices.
Delicious sweets include cakes, macaroons, cookies, pastries and sticky buns. Coffee and tea available. Pricey, but amazingly good!
U Knead Sweets
808 Cherry StDelicious sweets include cakes, macaroons, cookies, pastries and sticky buns. Coffee and tea available. Pricey, but amazingly good!
THE BEST BBQ IN COLUMBIA! Tender, smoked meats prepared daily with large portions of sides and drinks. Very reasonable prices for the amount of food!
Open Wed/Thu 11:30am-8 pm, Fri 11:30AM-9 PM, Sat 12-9PM
Phone: (573) 442-7878
Shotgun Pete's BBQ Shack
28 North 9th StreetTHE BEST BBQ IN COLUMBIA! Tender, smoked meats prepared daily with large portions of sides and drinks. Very reasonable prices for the amount of food!
Open Wed/Thu 11:30am-8 pm, Fri 11:30AM-9 PM, Sat 12-9PM
Phone: (573) 442-7878
Drinks & Nightlife
Trops is a bar in Columbia, Missouri that specializes in Exotic Frozen Cocktails. 17 soft serve ice cream machines line the bar with specialty mixes of frozen cocktails. What comes out tastes like heaven in a styrofoam cup.
Open Mon-Thu 12PM-12AM, Fri, Sat 12PM-1AM, Sun 12-9PM
Phone: (573) 442-8098
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Tropical Liqueurs
515 E BroadwayTrops is a bar in Columbia, Missouri that specializes in Exotic Frozen Cocktails. 17 soft serve ice cream machines line the bar with specialty mixes of frozen cocktails. What comes out tastes like heaven in a styrofoam cup.
Open Mon-Thu 12PM-12AM, Fri, Sat 12PM-1AM, Sun 12-9PM
Phone: (573) 442-8098
Hometown tavern dishing out bar food like burgers, pizza & wings with sports on TV & a patio. Wise Guys pizza is incredible! $1 pints of Killian's and Coors Light on Mondays!
Open Mon-Sat 3PM-1AM, Sun 12PM-12AM
Phone: (573) 441-1284
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McNally's
7 N 6th StHometown tavern dishing out bar food like burgers, pizza & wings with sports on TV & a patio. Wise Guys pizza is incredible! $1 pints of Killian's and Coors Light on Mondays!
Open Mon-Sat 3PM-1AM, Sun 12PM-12AM
Phone: (573) 441-1284
Housemade pretzels, European fare & craft beer served in a rustic-chic gastropub with patio seating. Liter beers at very reasonable prices!
Open Mon-Thu: 4-11pm, Fri : 2pm-1am, Sat: 11am-1am
Phone: 573-256-1205
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Gunter Hans
7 Hitt StHousemade pretzels, European fare & craft beer served in a rustic-chic gastropub with patio seating. Liter beers at very reasonable prices!
Open Mon-Thu: 4-11pm, Fri : 2pm-1am, Sat: 11am-1am
Phone: 573-256-1205
Bar with nightly live music, backyard tables & food served from a separately owned shop inside. See http://rosemusichall.com/ for event schedule and times.
Phone: 573-874-1944
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Rose Music Hall
1013 Park AveBar with nightly live music, backyard tables & food served from a separately owned shop inside. See http://rosemusichall.com/ for event schedule and times.
Phone: 573-874-1944
The Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. See http://thebluenote.com/ for event schedule, ticket pricing and times.
Phone: (572) 874-1194
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The Blue Note
17 N 9th StThe Blue Note is a music venue in Columbia, Missouri, and is a contributing property to the North Ninth Street Historic District. See http://thebluenote.com/ for event schedule, ticket pricing and times.
Phone: (572) 874-1194
Contains TWO bars/nightclubs: Vault and The Industry. Vault is a 20's inspired speakeasy on the lower level. This swanky speakeasy is known for its award winning cocktails and small plates menu. The Vault is a great place to take that special someone but also a cool, quiet place to hang out with friends. The Industry is located just behind The Tiger Hotel. The Industry is Columbia’s newest nightlife destination. Enjoy our spacious outdoor patio and live music, or step inside and dance the night away with our live DJ and full bar.
The Tiger Hotel
23 S 8th StContains TWO bars/nightclubs: Vault and The Industry. Vault is a 20's inspired speakeasy on the lower level. This swanky speakeasy is known for its award winning cocktails and small plates menu. The Vault is a great place to take that special someone but also a cool, quiet place to hang out with friends. The Industry is located just behind The Tiger Hotel. The Industry is Columbia’s newest nightlife destination. Enjoy our spacious outdoor patio and live music, or step inside and dance the night away with our live DJ and full bar.
Large casino with every type of game you want to play. Hotel and multiple restaurants connected, making it a one-stop destination for a day of fun!
Phone: (660) 616-4752
Isle of Capri Boulevard
Isle of Capri BoulevardLarge casino with every type of game you want to play. Hotel and multiple restaurants connected, making it a one-stop destination for a day of fun!
Phone: (660) 616-4752
Essentials
Market specializing in natural and organic produce and products for reasonable prices. Grab a $2 pint and stroll through the store (large liquor department attached).
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Lucky's Market
111 S Providence RdMarket specializing in natural and organic produce and products for reasonable prices. Grab a $2 pint and stroll through the store (large liquor department attached).
Sightseeing
Wander around the quad and visit historical monuments, such as the columns and Thomas Jefferson's gravestone.
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University of Missouri
Wander around the quad and visit historical monuments, such as the columns and Thomas Jefferson's gravestone.
State capital with daily tours highlighting the history of politics in Missouri and Missouri cultural history.
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Missouri State Capitol
201 W Capitol AveState capital with daily tours highlighting the history of politics in Missouri and Missouri cultural history.
Entertainment & Activities
Large venue with bowling, laser tag, bumper cars and arcade. Bar inside with beer and mixed drinks available. Mexican restaurant attached and Pin Jam Cafe (arcade venue food) inside.
Open Mon-Thu 4-10PM, Fri 4PM-12AM, Sat 10-12AM, Sun 12-10PM
Phone: (573) 447-6021
Lazer Lanes
3412 Grindstone PkwyLarge venue with bowling, laser tag, bumper cars and arcade. Bar inside with beer and mixed drinks available. Mexican restaurant attached and Pin Jam Cafe (arcade venue food) inside.
Open Mon-Thu 4-10PM, Fri 4PM-12AM, Sat 10-12AM, Sun 12-10PM
Phone: (573) 447-6021
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
Visit fandango.com for showtimes
Phone: (844) 462-7342
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Regal Columbia & RPX
2800 Goodwin Pointe DrTheater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
Visit fandango.com for showtimes
Phone: (844) 462-7342
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand. Visit fandango.com for showtimes. Student discounts with ID.
Phone: (573) 445-7469
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GQT Forum 8
1209 Forum Katy PkwyTheater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand. Visit fandango.com for showtimes. Student discounts with ID.
Phone: (573) 445-7469
Parks & Nature
Beautiful city park with paved 1.7 and 0.6 mile trails around the lake. Summer children's water park and open swimming/fishing.
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Parque del Lago Stephens
2001 E BroadwayBeautiful city park with paved 1.7 and 0.6 mile trails around the lake. Summer children's water park and open swimming/fishing.
Great hiking/biking trails. Lakes for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. Dirt bike trails.
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Parque Estatal Finger Lakes
1505 Peabody RdGreat hiking/biking trails. Lakes for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. Dirt bike trails.
8.8 mile trail connecting the center of Columbia to the 300+ mile long Katy Trail, spanning the distance between St. Louis and Kansas City. Beautiful views with many stops for restrooms and water.
M-K-T Nature/Fitness Trail (Columbia to McBaine)
M-K-T Nature/Fitness Trail (Columbia to McBaine)8.8 mile trail connecting the center of Columbia to the 300+ mile long Katy Trail, spanning the distance between St. Louis and Kansas City. Beautiful views with many stops for restrooms and water.