I may be traveling and technically "on vacation," but work doesn't stop -- and the first half of…read moretoday was happily spent at Zinc Coffee. The space itself is a clever reuse of a former gas station, fitting since we're just off the Mother Road, Route 66. That history adds a nice layer of character to the industrial‑but‑comfortable setting, with plenty of seating for both solo workers and small groups. I was the first customer through the door this morning and ordered a cortado. It was perfectly prepared: served in the proper short glass, accompanied by a small glass of seltzer as tradition dictates. I set up my laptop at a two‑top table right by a power outlet and settled in for two very pleasant hours. Between the thoughtful service, the quality of the coffee, and the inviting atmosphere, Zinc Coffee made working on the road feel easy. Five stars, without hesitation. [Review 1480 of 2025 - 465 in Missouri - 25033 overall]

Don't go looking for a smoothie. They never have the purple drink in stock. Also, watch out they…read morewill charge different amounts for the same drink.

The service was great, baristas were friendly and the service was fast. However the vanilla iced…read morecoffee looked like they just poured me a glass of milk. I know some people like their 8am milkshakes with lots of sugar but I'd like some espresso in mine. The breakfast burrito was cheap but tasted like something I'd make myself at 1am because I'm feeling munchie. It was McDonald's level eggs with American cheese and store bought bacon bits. The chocolate muffin was actually very good. In an emergency I'd stop here but it's nothing fancy.

A go-to for me when I'm visiting family in the area - lots of tables and wifi to get some work…read moredone, usually pop fun music, and the lattes / mochas are all super good.

The Yukon branch always does a great job on my favorite Dutch Bros. Coffee. The staff and ga…read moreliturgy is always the best and very clean.

Absolutely amazing! My coffee was perfect (medium iced cookie with chocolate drizzle) and the…read moreemployees were so nice!! Will definitely be coming back!

On a long drive and needing extra pep, what's not to love about a locally owned spot named after…read moreone of my favorite rock 'n rollers in the Joplin Arts District? "Not your average Joe," their beans are fresh for take-home and the community space is large for hosting events and parties too, going strong since 2012. I wish I had come hungry because MAC's Cinnamon Rolls looked incredible, as did the ongoing Earl Gray specials. The Van Gogh latte was light on honey, missing some almond, but creamy and caffeinated nonetheless. A very cool spot with many reasons to return - looking forward to tasting the Milky Way on my return!

My fabulous second "office" of the morning, I arrived here at 9:30am and stayed for about an hour…read moreand a half, moving smoothly through two Zoom calls and several meetings. The atmosphere feels a little less industrial than Zinc and leans more toward the inviting "coffee shop" style, yet it remains an excellent choice for remote workers who want a reliable and pleasant setting. I once again ordered a cortado, and it was once again excellent. Served in the proper short glass, it provided exactly the kind of boost I needed to dig through my mailbox and get everything prepared for the weekend. The consistency here is impressive, and the attention to detail in presentation makes the experience even better. This is a comfortable and quiet place for laptop workers, with seating that encourages focus and a background hum that never becomes distracting. There is street parking right outside, along with a free lot and deck across the street, which makes access easy and stress free. Five stars from me, and I would be glad to spend another full work day here, enjoying both the coffee and the calm environment that makes productivity feel natural. [Review 1484 of 2025 - 469 in Missouri - 25037 overall]

Great place to get donuts. They're always fluffy and fresh with a generous amount of glaze! The…read moreservice is fast and the folks who run it are polite and appreciative of each customer. It's a wonderful little shop with a small-town feel.

For starters, I would like to mention that the selection and variety of donuts is excellent. The…read moreservice is very fast, and the staff is friendly. As for the environment, it is always very clean, and it's always very quiet, which I love. I come here every Wednesday before school. I will definitely continue to do that.

I stopped at College Station Donuts while visiting family. It is clean, nice looking, indoor…read moreseating and the drive-through makes it convenient. Admittedly I arrived after the morning rush. At 8:15am on a Thursday morning the selection was slim. The glazed donut & apple fritter were by far the smallest of their kind I have ever seen. Great size for a kid serving but diminutive compared to other donut shops. My 2 dogs loved the cake donut they shared. There was one pot of coffee available & individual servings of Half & Half cream of which one of the packets curdled in my coffee. The Asian woman who seemed to be in charge took my cup dumped out the coffee rinsed the cup & returned it to me. While this is something I would likely do at home it seemed odd that they didn't offer me a new cup. I resumed getting my coffee, no curdling this time but there was only enough coffee to fill my cup just over half full. At this point I wasn't ready to hang around while they made another pot so I asked the Caucasian woman at the counter to top off the cup with ice. She added just enough ice so that by the time it was returned to me it was nearly all melted. I think she didn't want to dilute the coffee. I again asked them to top off the cup with ice which she did & apologized for the inconvenience. All in all it wasn't a negative experience but it falls way short of what I have experienced at other donut shops. I'm planning on moving to the area so will check out other options for donuts and not likely to return here.

I'm always excited to try local coffee shops, as i feel they have a lot more to offer in terms of…read moreatmosphere when compared to chain stores. However, I sometimes find it very difficult to get really good coffee just the way I like it. Every store has their own style, and my preferences never change, so it's often a hit-and-miss. College Station, for me, is a miss, unfortunately. I've been here a few times and not once have they given me good coffee. All I've ever asked for was a raspberry mocha, and once they made it too bitter, once they forgot the mocha, and then most recently they overloaded it with too much flavoring. In other words, not consistent at all. Unless you count consistently not good. However, the donuts are great. This would be a great hangout on Saturday mornings, eating donuts, using the free WiFi, relaxing with friends. It's close to the college so I'm sure they have a large student customer base. But if you're in the mood for a great espresso, you may have to look elsewhere. Staff seems pretty friendly, and service is never an issue. I've never had the drip coffee as I don't like that kind, but maybe it's delicious and worth a try if you are so inclined. I'm not saying I won't ever come back. If I want donuts for breakfast, I'll most definitely buy them here.

This is a drive-thru only drink shop. Drinks are cheap and tasty! They frequently have BOGO and…read morecoupons. The cold brew and iced macchiatos are my favorites! I'm happy to have another coffee stop in town to add in the weekly rotation. Some of the "featured" drinks are too sugary and sweet so I recommend ordering to your liking. Service is often slow. If you order ahead with their app it's sometimes faster if there aren't others in line in front of you. Worth checking out if you're thirsty!

2 Carmel macchiatos, $12,and tasted like crushed ice with a splash of milk, It took 6 minutes to…read moreget and I was the only person there

It's been a couple days since we stopped in but I am catching up on reviews. We stopped in shortly…read morebefore closing but the owner was so friendly and scooped us up some delicious desserts. I got a single scoop of "This $&@! Just Git Serious" and oh man the ice cream is so smooth and creamy. The caramel and fudge ribbons swirled in was perfect. My youngest got the lemon blueberry bar ice cream and he said it had a slight tartness that was just right with the sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream and blueberry. The "console" tv with nostalgic drive in commercials was great. We will definitely be back.