Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Need an excellent cuppa without the pomp? Find fretboard for consistent coffee quality and occasional live music in an intimate setting.
24 locals recommend
Fretboard Coffee
1013 E Walnut StNeed an excellent cuppa without the pomp? Find fretboard for consistent coffee quality and occasional live music in an intimate setting.
Vibrant environment, gets my vote for best breakfast and brunch in town. Full bar, barrista, fresh juices, and everything on the menu is delicious.
60 locals recommend
Cafe Berlin
220 N 10th StVibrant environment, gets my vote for best breakfast and brunch in town. Full bar, barrista, fresh juices, and everything on the menu is delicious.
The coffee is good but go for the Mediterranean food. The Jordanian owner is a helluva chef. Try the gyro with humus and Turkish coffee. Breakfast time? Mediterranean omelet plate is a savory choice!
15 locals recommend
Coffee Zone
11 N 9th StThe coffee is good but go for the Mediterranean food. The Jordanian owner is a helluva chef. Try the gyro with humus and Turkish coffee. Breakfast time? Mediterranean omelet plate is a savory choice!
Local ice-cream and collaboration. Les bourgeois ice-cream from rocheport, uprise cookie dough, and rumor has it they served local cicada ice-cream once. My favs: lavender honey & carrot cake.
28 locals recommend
Sparky's Homemade Ice Cream
21 S 9th StLocal ice-cream and collaboration. Les bourgeois ice-cream from rocheport, uprise cookie dough, and rumor has it they served local cicada ice-cream once. My favs: lavender honey & carrot cake.
Sycamore Restaurant
800 E BroadwayLocal food, high quality, classy scene. Great bar, too.
Broadway Brewery
816 E BroadwayAlso a great brewery. Get the Wagyu Beef Burger with Chevre!
Excellent vegetarian cafe. Their dishes are crafted with lots of flavor, the meat eaters won't miss it.
28 locals recommend
Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe
28 S 9th StExcellent vegetarian cafe. Their dishes are crafted with lots of flavor, the meat eaters won't miss it.
Excellent new dinner spot with clever hand-crafted cocktails. Highly recommend!
38 locals recommend
Barred Owl Butcher & Table
47 E BroadwayExcellent new dinner spot with clever hand-crafted cocktails. Highly recommend!
Uprise Bakery
10 Hitt StExcellent baked goods, lunch menu, and even a cool bar scene.
Great cocktails, great tacos. Upscale american style tacos with thoughtful ingredients. I've heard their burgers and salads are great, too.
26 locals recommend
44 Canteen
21 N 9th StGreat cocktails, great tacos. Upscale american style tacos with thoughtful ingredients. I've heard their burgers and salads are great, too.
Essentials
Walking distance from the house - support local farmers!
The best of our local selection is available Wednesday and Saturday until noon.
25 locals recommend
Columbia Farmers Market
1769 W Ash StWalking distance from the house - support local farmers!
The best of our local selection is available Wednesday and Saturday until noon.
Everything Else
Community oriented classes! Love and care among members. Come try a beginner acro class on Thursdays!
6 locals recommend
Yoga Sol
210 St James StCommunity oriented classes! Love and care among members. Come try a beginner acro class on Thursdays!
Community building classes affordable for all! Come breakdance, create art, or do some yoga!
Jabberwocky Studios
1308 Grand AveCommunity building classes affordable for all! Come breakdance, create art, or do some yoga!
Arts & Culture
Close to the house and an excellent selection of books. Beautiful reading spaces and reliable Internet.
11 locals recommend
Daniel Boone Regional Library
100 W BroadwayClose to the house and an excellent selection of books. Beautiful reading spaces and reliable Internet.
Awesome local artists, all ranges of budget, and an interesting place to just walk around and explore. Go downstairs! The upstairs is fabulous but the galleries extend into the basement catacombs and pop you out at Freboard. You might catch live music!
19 locals recommend
ARTlandish Gallery
1019 E Walnut StAwesome local artists, all ranges of budget, and an interesting place to just walk around and explore. Go downstairs! The upstairs is fabulous but the galleries extend into the basement catacombs and pop you out at Freboard. You might catch live music!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tellers Gallery & Bar
820 E BroadwayGreat food, drinks, atmosphere.
Awesome local brew, great outdoor space. Family and dog friendly.
62 locals recommend
Logboat Brewing Company
504 Fay StAwesome local brew, great outdoor space. Family and dog friendly.
Parks & Nature
The Pinnacles
Breath taking views. Great hike!
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 Missouri 163Great hiking trails, well marked.
Entertainment & Activities
Local indie movie theater, occasionally has blockbusters. Grab a beer or wine, popcorn, and go sit on a couch to catch a thought-provoking film.
58 locals recommend
Ragtag Cinema
10 Hitt StLocal indie movie theater, occasionally has blockbusters. Grab a beer or wine, popcorn, and go sit on a couch to catch a thought-provoking film.
If you need to stay fit during your stay, the ARC is just a few blocks away. They have great low prices for drop-ins or monthly passes.
They offer a pool with swimming lanes and a kid-friendly area, weight room, running track, basketball court, cardio equipment, and classes to take.
11 locals recommend
ARC - Activity & Recreation Center
1701 W Ash StIf you need to stay fit during your stay, the ARC is just a few blocks away. They have great low prices for drop-ins or monthly passes.
They offer a pool with swimming lanes and a kid-friendly area, weight room, running track, basketball court, cardio equipment, and classes to take.