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.

Love the food and drinks here. They also sell amazing quality products for you to purchase here…read more The staff is always friendly and it is in a great location

Love that this is such an accessible place for those with dietary preferences or restrictions. My…read morefriend recommended the broadway bowl to me and I enjoyed it - the combination of the tahini sauce with the rest of the components makes it really come together. The staff was friendly and patient with us. The cafe was very clean, bright, and a wonderful place to spend time in. I would agree with other reviews that the portion might be a bit smaller for what you are paying for, but it was still very nice to support a local business that meets the needs of so many who are limited in their choices otherwise. Sadly, I found plastic packaging in my food. My friend also mentioned that her latte came out cold instead of hot, which was disappointing given how cold it was on this particular day. Overall still a good experience and would like to try again! Just a little hesitant for now!

Surprised there's not more reviews of this cute place! Came into Columbia to attend a Mizzou…read morefootball game and needed some breakfast before our drive back home. This place was super close to where we were staying and seemed really cute and I'm glad we came. We wanted to make it quick so I just got a chocolate chip muffin but they had a delicious looking breakfast menu with lots of options, including gluten free. They also had a lot of great looking coffee and syrups, I just got a coffee with cream, which was very nice. Everything seems reasonably priced here. The inside was super clean including the bathroom. They had a cozy scooby doo show on the TVs in the lobby and plenty of open seating at 9am on a Sunday. The staff was nice and the food came out quick. My friend was waiting for her coffee for a little longer but I assume that's because they were busy making her latte with love! If I was in the area I would come back! Super cute casual dining option!

What an experience. My friend and I wanted to try a new breakfast spot. We walked in and its an…read moreorder at the counter, they provide a number, you take a seat and they being the food out. The drinks you pick up at the counter. So my friend ordered first and got a flying waffle and hot chocolate. I then ordered waffle platter which has eggs, waffle, fruit and choice of bacon or sausage but I got bacon. I got my chai and her hot chocolate was called but some firefighter who ordered after us and seem to ordered hot chocolate got up and took what should have been my friends. Now our food comes over and we ask about my friend's hot chocolate. The owner or who ever he was starts popping off about making the orders in the order of the receipt's. We were trying to tell him we know but we ordered before the firefighter and saw him grab what was to be my friend's hot chocolate. He then asked if we got skim milk and we tried to reexplain. Anyway moving on my friend cannot eat her waffle because the inside was mushy for her. She tried to explain and yet again the owner or whom ever he was would not allow her too but instead talking over us. Finally I said can you allow us a chance to explain and let him know he has continuously cut us off. He finally got the point. She got a new waffle. The food was not good for us to have to experience this. The chai latte was ok 3.5/5. I could make better eggs at home and the bacon was just ok. Her food was also sub par for her liking.

We came in on a Saturday for lunch, and it was pretty busy. You order at the counter and can get a…read moretable if you want to eat at the restaurant. It took about 30 min for our food to come out, which is understandable with how busy it was. Food was good but not amazing. Ambiance is like a local small town cafe. - Big Tex burger (4/5): flavorful and cooked well. Fries were delicious, pretty greasy but still good - The Goat sandwich (3.5/5): It was good, interesting with the apples but still tasty. Kind of a small portion size. Side salad was basic but good

The service was great. I called ahead of time and they beat their time. Their fries and ranch are a…read moremust buy. Sandwiches are hit or miss depending on what you get. Still a go to for brunch!

bad gravy hash browns were not cooked…read more omelet fillings not cooked decent biscuit our waitress took our order and we had to get coffee by waving down someone bad first experience cool atmosphere would not recommend

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.

This place was amazing the cinnamon rolls are amazing, the food and the drinks are absolutely…read moredelicious

Awesome staff -super friendly -fun -great music and ambiance. Coffee is divine. Spun the wheel game…read moreand won a coffee my next time in. :)

Was here in Columbia to visit the college kid and see a game. I've been to First Watch in other…read morestates and this one was very similar with a large open space. There are seats at the bar and lots of tables but since this is a college town, use the app to reserve your table or check the status. We got there early and was seated right away. By the end of our meal, there was a line out the door. They make a good pot of coffee and leave the pot at your table. Love this! Its nice not to have to request a refill. Food is fresh and the waffles had tons of fruit. The Farmhouse Hash was cooked perfectly and wasn't hungry until dinner time.

First Watch in general has deteriorated in service; however, the Grindstone location is the…read moreabsolute worse. Over the last two years their service has gone from okay to 'I really do not want to deal with them anymore". Today I ordered poached eggs which came in about a 1/2 cup of water. My potatoes were half burnt (one side of the diced potatoes were burnt) and the rest were burnt through. We never saw our server after she brought our food. There were no refills on drinks. We had to ask another employee for our total and to check us out. This happened the last time we were there and it's unacceptable. I would excuse this if they were busy; but, staff was standing around chatting and only half the tables were occupied; so, busyness wasn't an issue. I am done with this particular First watch.

Range Free is truly one of a kind. I'm so appreciative that it's one of the very few (if not the…read moreonly) completely gluten-free and allergy-friendly places not just in Columbia, but honestly in the state. I've rarely come across places like this, and it makes such a difference for people with dietary restrictions to feel genuinely safe and included. Beyond the food, the staff is absolutely awesome. Everyone is so kind, welcoming, and thoughtful. The space itself is warm and inviting, perfect for getting some work done, meeting a friend, or just stopping in for a quick treat. This is a special place, and I really hope more people discover it so they can continue to grow. Would love to see more late or coffee items:) The must gets are the no bake cookies and bagels with dairy free cream cheese! Everything is so fresh and Columbia is lucky to have Range Free Café.

Stopped here while visiting the town. Delicious food and goodies! So good I will definitely be…read moregoing back for seconds!

Cool local spot. Got the latte. Would be real busy during school year. Came during Thanksgiving so…read moreit wasn't busy at all. Great place to hangout and work.

LOVE the underground vibe. Busy place but TONS of seating. Would be a great place to connect with a…read morefriend or study. Really good coffee and tea options.