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The Steakhouse In Small-Town Missouri That Locals Simply Can’t Stay Away From

There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that quietly rewire your brain so that every other meal you eat afterward feels like it’s missing something, and the Farmhouse Restaurant in Branson, Missouri, is firmly in that second category. If you’ve been sleeping on...

Branson, MO · 3d
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This Missouri Mexican Buffet Turns Tuesdays And Saturdays Into An All-You-Can-Eat Fiesta

A heaping plate of enchiladas and the sound of a live mariachi band set the tone at this Missouri buffet. Tuesdays and Saturdays transform into a full-blown all-you-can-eat celebration. The menu is stacked with Mexican classics, from tacos and burritos to handmade tamales. The salsa bar offers a range of...

Springfield, MO · 5d
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6 Greene County kitchens fail inspections this week: Health department

Six restaurants inspected this week require a re-inspection, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspection reports , mainly due to problems with keeping food at safe temperatures. Don Pedro Grill, 1224 E. U.S. Highway 60 East in Republic; Wommack's Super Mercardo, 1130 N. Grant Ave. in Springfield; OXO Bar & Grill, 2550 S. Campbell Ave. in Springfield; Thailand Station, 1730 E. Republic Road in Springfield; and Ziggie's Cafe, 1772 S. Glenstone Ave. in Springfield, will all require a re-inspection. Across the five kitchens, coolers failed to keep potentially hazardous food, like salsa and bakery items, at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food that is between 41 degrees and 135 degrees is in what the United States Department of Agriculture calls "the danger zone," meaning bacteria can grow quickly to levels that cause illness. The sixth establishment, Diamond Head Restaurant at 1225 E. Hines St. in Republic, requires a re-inspection because the dish machine was not maintaining a safe concentration of sanitizer, according to the Nov. 4 report. However, the restaurant also had issues with keeping sushi rice at a safe temperature after preparing it the night before and did not have documentation that salmon was free of parasites

Greene County, MO · 2d

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Breakfast Is Served All Day At This Floating Missouri Cafe Where Folks Pull Up By Boat

Some people drive to breakfast. Others tie up a boat, step onto a dock, and order an omelet at one in the afternoon. On a quiet point of Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri, there is a two-story cafe that does not sit on the shore at all. It floats right on the water.

Branson, MO · 2d
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10 Missouri Diners Serving Hearty Breakfasts, Fresh Biscuits And Hot Coffee

In Missouri, a hungry customer named Stretch once ordered himself into breakfast history. Back in 1972, his appetite inspired a towering plate of hash browns, eggs, chili, cheese, and vegetables. They named the dish after him. Imagine being so hungry you end up on the menu. And Stretch has company...

Missouri · 3d

Springfield News-Leader

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New sandwich shop, known for Thanksgiving sandwich, opens in Ozarks

This week in 417 foodie news, a sandwich franchise opens its first Springfield location, an Ozarks Latin kitchen is closing, and two businesses are teaming up to serve a warming dish for one night. Plus, an area chicken spot opens its drive-up window. Capriotti's opens first Springfield location Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its first Springfield location at 1318 E. Battlefield Road. James and Donna Jacobsen and Larry Graham officially opened the shop during a ribbon-cutting Nov. 10. “I learned about Capriotti’s through another franchisee, Mike Solomon, and after my first visit to the Fayetteville location, I knew it was the right fit,” James Jacobsen said in the news release. “The commitment to real, premium ingredients and the strong brand leadership sold us immediately. Springfield is home for us, and we are thrilled to bring Capriotti’s signature line of sandwiches, fresh salads, and vegetarian options to our local neighbors.” Capriotti's be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for dine-in, pickup and delivery. It also offers catering. The opening of this location created about 35 jobs for the community, according to a spokesperson. Founded in Delaware, Capriotti's is known for its high-quality ingredients, such as Grade A Butterball turkey and

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Century-old Joplin building is still a market in the North Heights Neighborhood

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Joplin, MO · 1d

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Dutch Bros Coffee plans 2nd Springfield location

SPRINGFIELD, MO – A popular coffee drive-thru chain has expressed an interest in expanding its presence in the metro area. According to building plans filed with the City of Springfield on Thursday, Dutch Bros Coffee is seeking to build a new freestanding location at 2403 E. Sunshine. However, the building permit application was marked as […]

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 7d

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These 9 Mom-And-Pop Diners In Missouri Serve Up Outrageously Delicious Food

Want to find the most delicious mom-and-pop diners in Missouri?. These 9 diners serve up outrageously good food and genuine small-town warmth!. 1. Casper’s Diner (Springfield) There are diners that look interesting from the outside, and then there’s Casper’s, which looks like someone had a really great idea and...

Missouri · 3d

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Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken Meets A Signature Waffle At This Missouri Restaurant Overlooking The Downtown Square

A garage door rolls open, and suddenly your table has rail seating facing a stone fountain on a historic square. That’s the kind of lunch view most of us only get on vacation. The star plate here is crispy, hand-breaded fried chicken stacked with a signature waffle and your...

Springfield, MO · 3d

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The Homemade Rolls At This Legendary Missouri Restaurant Will Absolutely Melt In Your Mouth

Somewhere in Branson, Missouri, a server is winding up like a relief pitcher in the ninth inning, and the thing they’re about to throw is going to change your entire relationship with bread. Fall Creek Steak & Catfish House has been doing things its own way for a long...

Branson, MO · 5d

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Tyson Foods, McDonald’s donate chicken and funds to Ozarks Food Harvest

Tyson Foods and McDonald’s have donated more than 41,000 pounds of chicken and $14,000 to Ozarks Food Harvest as part of the food bank’s annual Hungerthon event.

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Ozarks Food Harvest and Hy-Vee launch food drive

Ozarks Food Harvest, Ozarks First, and Hy-Vee are partnering for the biannual Putting the Ozarks First food drive to combat regional food insecurity by collecting food and monetary donations.

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Macadoodles fundraiser benefits Carthage Humane Society

Macdoodles Beer Wine & Spirits hosted its annual wine tasting event, directing silent auction proceeds to the Carthage Humane Society instead of its long-time recipient, the Joplin Humane Society.

Joplin, MO · 6d

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This Charming Small-Town Kitchen In Missouri Serves Comfort Food That Rivals Grandma’s Very Best

Some restaurants make you feel like a customer, and some make you feel like you just walked into someone’s home for Sunday dinner. Aurora Family Restaurant in Aurora, Missouri, is firmly in the second category. There’s something quietly wonderful about a place that doesn’t try too hard.

Aurora, MO · 6d

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Springfield Mexican restaurant closes indefinitely

This week in 417 foodie news, a Springfield Mexican restaurant closes and a Thai restaurant has a grand opening. Plus, a downtown bar gets new owners. Habanero's closes Springfield location until further notice Immigration enforcement activity has disrupted a Springfield Mexican restaurant's operations, according to a now-deleted Facebook post from Habaneros, 4406 S. Campbell Ave. Its Carthage and Republic locations are still operating, though the Republic location has a limited staff and menu. "We want to sincerely thank our incredible community for the overwhelming support, kind messages, and love you've shown our Habaneros family. Your encouragement means more to us than words can express," the owners wrote in an Oct. 31 post. Habaneros opened its first location in Carthage in October 2014, according to its Facebook page. The Springfield location opened in April 2023. Thai Isan Zap celebrates grand opening Thai Isan Zap , 2119 S. Glenstone Ave., is hosting its grand opening 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 . During the event, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce, the first 25 to 30 guests will be able to try samples of panang curry, fried appetizers and larb gai, a salad with minced meat. Its menu includes

Springfield, MO · 8d

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Post Game Pizza expands to 4th Missouri location

Missouri-based Post Game Pizza has opened its fourth restaurant, expanding into Springfield in July 2026, as the family-owned brand continues to grow across southwest Missouri. Founded by Jacob Stephens, the company opened its first location in Marshfield in 2016, followed by restaurants in Rogersville in 2018 and Ozark in 2019....

Springfield, MO · 11d

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A Couple Wanted A Hole-In-The-Wall Pizza Restaurant, So They Bought This Unassuming Missouri Spot

A couple loved pizza so much that they went out and bought an entire pizza place. They weren’t chasing a flashy chain or a big tourist palace. They wanted a true hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop kind of spot. I’ll admit, that part made me smile. Most dreams stop at ordering a...

Branson, MO · 14d

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Missouri Still Has 7 Small-Town Diners Where Breakfast Comes In Under $10

A plate of eggs, hash browns, and a hot cup of coffee used to be one of the easiest bargains in America. Prices have climbed almost everywhere, but a handful of small Missouri towns are still holding the line. The diners on this list serve hearty breakfasts, from biscuits and...

Missouri · 5d