The breakfast is amazing, best local breakfast in town!! Price isn't high service is amazing, super…read morecozy and affordable!

Great food, great owners, and great service! It was a very nice small town atmosphere!read more

We had a really nice experience tonight. Our waitress, Zoey, was wonderful! She was friendly and…read moreattentive, made sure we were happy with everything, and kept our drinks filled throughout the meal. She took the time to chat with us a little without ever making us feel rushed. The food was good, the service was great, and we really enjoyed our evening. Thank you, Zoey, for helping make my birthday dinner a good one!

We had a family lunch here on a Wednesday in July. I ordered the Fried Chicken Salad. The lettuce…read morewas brownish. The chicken and few other accoutrements were fine. Other orders at the table were the French Dip, Some kind of burger special on Texas Toast, and a Shrimp Appetizer I would not have ordered here. The place is clean except for the leaks coming from the roof and the humidity from an AC that wasn't keeping up. The prices are slightly high for this area. Not high by regular standards but high for the area. I'm sure I'll be back if I have to have lunch in Owensville again and they are still open. Service was pleasant.

Employees were all very kind. Our simple oatmilk latte was ridiculously smooth throughout the…read moreentire cup. The place is relaxing, a bit eclectic in the classiest way, and just comfortable. Seats about 24 inside with a patio for... 25? in the back. The brick patio was covered only by a pergola, so not weather proof. Ham, cheese & egg croissant was lovely! I felt like it could have used a tomato jam or something - something to offer some acidity to the mix. The Covered Wagon (a breakfast burrito, smothered in gravy) was very good! We both agreed it needed spice or more seasoning. My husband added lots of pepper and some Tabasco sauce (that's the only sauce they had available, plus salt and pepper). Wonderful way to start your day! (They also serve lunch.) Wed-Sat 7am-3pm Sun 8am-2pm May 2026

Friendly staff. Order at the counter. We stopped in for lunch. Really good sandwiches. We tried the…read moreChicken Salad, Definitely house made, and The Cherry wood Ham sandwich as well. The iced tea is brewed from loose tea and may be the best I've had.

Holy cow! Whatta great place. Community tables if you're a solo diner (like me). It's a tiny town…read moreand a slower pace and that was kinda nice. Coffee always full, big portions, super prices, great quality sausage and bacon, terrific biscuits and gravy. And the walls and ceiling are covered in stuff to look at/read. What's not to love?

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.

What a wonderful unexpected gem we came across!! The place is super cute, service is great, and…read morefood was really good. I had a cold brew and hubby had the copper tea. He had a turkey club and I had a turkey avocado sandwich on multigrain. For sides we had cucumber salad, potato salad, and mac & cheese. A word of surprise, the potato salad is served warm, but it was really tasty. The only disappointment was the mac & cheese, which was grainy and soup-like with very overcooked noodles in it. They had no discernible shape and almost seemed like egg noodles oddly enough. We enjoyed our drinks, sandwiches and salads very much.

Such a cute, cozy place. It was like stepping into a warm cafe in another land…read more I started with a seasonal latte that had hints of toasted marshmallows, cinnamon, and pumpkin. Followed by a Monte Cristo. The bread was so light and fluffy. The saltiness of the meat with the sweetness of the bread and sugar with a little spread of raspberry preserves delighted the tastebuds. The side of fruit was large and seasonally appropriate. You order at the counter, where I think the owner was taking the orders and the accent definitely sounded authentic German like the name of the restaurant. She was lovely. Everything is made fresh so sit back and relax and the dining area is designed perfect for that with couches, cozy chairs and comfortable seats at the tables. I looked up what the name means: "Drachenfutter" is also a term used to describe gifts or treats that someone might bring home for their significant other when they feel guilty about coming home late or drunk. True to the "gift" part of the name, you can take yummy homemade treats home with you and they do have a section of gifts you can buy. A nice gem of a place along Historic Route 66.

My favorite friendly local coffee house located in Benton Square is absolutely lovely. I love the…read moreambience, Service, and location. and the coffee is the best I've found in town.

Saw this recommendation on Reddit, and the coffee was great! It wasn't something I'd go out of my…read moreway for, but great little place in town that's not a gas station. There's some seating, but the staff gave us the vibe that.. they wanted us to take it to go. They even sell their blend in bulk!

Wonderful new spot on the way to Ozark Outdoors !!! Opened in May with mismatched chairs and…read moreadorable tables. Breakfast was hot , fast and tasted like something your mom would make on a Saturday morning. Pancakes are huge and breakfast burrito looked amazing . You gotta get here !!

Cozy location Tucked behind the back road…read moreIn rural area near larger town. Updated delightful building with front porch, & open back patio. Lawn open for games, music, etc. Sunday = market day. Beautiful landscaping & plants for sale within. Free Baker Creek seeds available. Multiple vendor gifts throughout. Food was super filling & YUM Ladies were incredible. Looking forward to my next visit.

This coffeehouse is a local gem! I loved how cute and cozy it is on the inside, and I can imagine…read moreduring summer months how beautiful the outside area would be. I chatted with the owner who was very welcoming and explained how they just recently opened. The staff were friendly and my coffee took less than 5 minutes from the time I walked in the door. I was really pleased with the hot caramel latte I got, and I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of their food! Villa Ridge desperately needed a good coffee shop, and I'm so excited to find this one! It will be the perfect addition to the community.

Where do I start? It's always crowded because the food is excellent. Not merely good, or…read moreflavorful, it is, but Ainsley's takes cuisine to the next level. That's why it's crowded. And very much worth the wait. I wanted to recommend a dish, but to be truthful, all their entrees are delicious. I will add that their wait staff are excellent. They do yeoman's duty filling orders. Please leave generous tips. They earn it. Please visit Ainsley's. I'm just a Hermann native fortunate enough to eat there every chance he gets. I promise you'll thank me.

Aebleskivers are a must! My friends and I enjoy girls' trips to Hermann and we don't let the…read moreweekend go by without a breakfast from Ainsley's Place. Don't forget the Aebleskivers - Danish pancake balls, a recipe (and a special pan) passed down for generations. They are perfectly crispy but soft on the inside, served with powdered sugar and a raspberry syrup. Delicious! Other breakfast items are consistently great as well, like the thick-cut bacon and crispy breakfast potatoes. We typically call ahead and order takeout by necessity because seating is limited and it gets crowded on the weekends. During the warmer seasons, outdoor seating is also an option.

I'm telling you, this place is the ULTIMATE when it comes to diner burgers, chicken, and many other…read morethings;like their loaded chicken fries!! The only limit to the chicken fries combination is your own imagination!! This last time we were there, my husband ordered the chicken fries with tomatoes, onions, & habanero mango sauce... Boy was it spicy!! Even though I, myself, could only do 2 bites due to the heat, WOW!!!!!! They were SO SO SO SO FANTASTIC!!!! I haven't even mentioned the amazing burgers they have, DOUBLE burgers at that... From the mushroom swiss burger, to the cheddar cheese burger on a pretzel bun, you can't go wrong with ANYTHING on this AMAZING menu!!!! Oh...unlimited soda refills in the dining room and free shoestring fries with every burger!! Lastly... The staff is FANTABULOUS!!!!

Ordered a 14 piece chicken dinner online(online orders receive 1-2 pieces extra). Got it home and…read morenoticed no wings! 3 breasts, 3 thighs and 8 drumsticks. Called and the owner said he'd been out of wings since Friday and that we should have called to check what they had before ordering. The idea of ordering online is you get a couple extra pieces. And on top of that the chicken was really greasy. The owner really did not care about our complaint. Was very flippant. DO NOT eat there. Lousy customer service and bad food. So sad!