My husband and I came up for Garlic Fest and walked around town. We found this not-so-hidden gem…read moreand had to go in because of the biscuits and gravy signage outside. This is my husband's favorite breakfast. The biscuits and sausage gravy were amazing, in my husband's expert opinion. ( having consumed this dish almost everywhere) I had 'just avocado toast' (their no egg version) and it was very good. I suspect the bread was freshly baked and not from a commercial bakery. Now let's talk about the important thing. The coffee. They have a coffee, hot or iced called the 'Sweet Bourbon Brew'. I figured I was unlikely to get freshly roasted coffee with bourbon syrup from the nearby distillery anywhere else and went for it. It is AMAZING. I would come back just for this. Now, the restaurant itself. Live music on a Saturday morning. Kitschy, eclectic decor that was obviously quite intentional, and a DOLLY PARTON CORNER that has obviously existed for quite some time. Their motto appears to be a Dolly Parton quote. "If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours". Yes. It's that kind of place. They also seem to be attempting to control their carbon footprint.

Bourbon Café and Coffee Saloon is a charming little local café with an inviting, homey atmosphere…read morethat makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. It's the kind of place you instantly know you'll want to return to. This was our first time here and we were go glad we made the little trip down to Bourbon, MO! We ordered the bacon and egg panini, and it was cooked perfectly. Whatever homemade seasoned butter they use deserves special recognition--it added so much flavor and made an already great sandwich even better. Of course, the dessert case was impossible to ignore. Everything looked incredible, and choosing was no easy task. We finally settled on a pecan brownie and a sea-salt chocolate chip gooey butter cake slice. Both were fantastic, but the gooey butter cake completely stole the show. Hands-down, it was the absolute best gooey butter cake I have ever had--and I've tried many from plenty of bakers over the years. This single slice may have changed my outlook on life. They've set the bar so high that I honestly don't know how anyone else could top it. Warmed up just as the owner suggested, it was melt-in-your-mouth perfection with a tender, flaky crust and incredible flavor. Absolutely phenomenal. We will definitely be back again--and you should go too!

Very cute place. The staff are so friendly. They have a food menu, coffee menu, and a bakery…read morecounter with both stuff to order and grab n go. They are reasonably priced and their little refrigerated desserts are sooooooooooo good. Highly recommend! :)

So good! Worth the detour. Customer service is excellent. Great ambience. Some of the best…read morebreakfast food we've had in a long time! We would highly recommend this place. They also have a cool map for us travelers who are passing through to mark where we're from and sign their book.

Upon walking into the one-room dining room you are cheerfully met by the staff around the counter…read moreof the dining room. We were served immediately as the restaurant was slowing from the lunch rush. We ordered waters, the chicken strip lunch, and the bacon cheese burger (with no bun). The quality of the food felt homemade and cooked well. It was absolutely delicious and a great meal after a hot day outside. The restaurant itself was clean and felt like someone poured into decorating the restaurant to feel welcoming with a tinge of country. Overall a lovely place to stop, take your time, and enjoy good food and good service!

Terrible, took us 1.5 hours to get food for four people, with only 8 other people in the…read morerestaurant. 6 of who were already in there and had ordered before we ever sat down. The food was not worth the price and the wait that we had.

Checked hours online, but closed earlier. Correct hours posted by door/entrance…read more Waitress was super kind about it.

Great family owned fresh food .good home cooking . Friendly folk .always have a smile and great u…read morewhen u walk in .fast Friendly folks.

Great food and a nice way to start the day. Breakfast is my fav here as you can imagineread more

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.

This is a non-profit after school business. It runs off of student and adult volunteers. The goal…read moreis to give students a safe and welcoming place to be after school. They have great and very affordable priced food and drink. If you are not a student and are an adult looking for a great place to grab a latte or a healthier sandwich this is the place! There are so many things to choose from. They have vegetarian options, pastries, dairy-free options, lattes, iced coffee, smoothies, and shakes All for incredibly affordable prices! How to order: When you come in there are menus on the main counter to the right. You'll order there and then they will call for your name when the food is ready. Their hours are from 3-6 every weekday. Please be patient with the workers, for many this is their first time have a job. The adult volunteers are doing their best to give these students real-life job skills.

My friend Terry, a retired teacher, and I just happened to ask Siri for a coffee shop yesterday…read morewhile we were in St. James. We were directed to FIREHOUSE COFFEE. What a concept and interesting place. Across from the school, student lead and operated under the direction of the schools' Art Teacher. Student ARTWORK hanging on the walls was wonderful. Thank you to all who have made this place a safe place to learn valuable work skills. The students who served us were so friendly and warm smiles greeted us. Sue Metcalfe

Been several times. All has been yummy…read more Cafe is right off the hwy On Outer road. Super convenient. Holiday drinks too!! Website too!

We stopped by for breakfast while on a road trip. We were greeted right away. The workers are…read morefriendly and the service was good. We ordered one sweet and one savory crepes with sides of fruits and soup. We also ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese panini. It hit the spot. The ambiance was modern, plenty of space for different group size. The restrooms were very clean and kept. I would definitely recommend this cafe'!

Love the people in this place. Always so friendly. Food feels like you're eating at home. Why…read morenot eat at home? Well that's a good thing. It's real food, cooked the way it's supposed to be and you get the atmosphere of a diner. It's obvious they have regulars and they tend to know everyone's name. It's a beautiful thing if you're used to living in a small town. Can't recommend this place enough.

Looking for a quick breakfast and happened upon Christine's Cafe. Had a short wait for a table and…read morethe we ordered coffees and our breakfast. The restaurant was full and very busy. Our breakfast meals were served after a bit. The dining area was decorated with "coffee" themed curtains. Was clean and homey feeling. The employees were friendly and doing their best to keep things moving. Our breakfast meals were very tasty and served hot! Amazing blueberry pancakes!

Solid local coffee shop in the middle of Steelville, a very interesting historic town. Made a great…read moretop-shelf vanilla latte. Loved how the place is a showcase for local artists and writers. Very comfortable. Service was friendly too!

This is an awesome little coffee shop in a small Missouri town!!! They feature local artwork and an…read moreeclectic collection of knick-knacks. Don't know what you want? Roll the dice at the counter for a random coffee order! Mint mocha was delicious!

Even before my Wife and I moved to St.James,MO , Country Bob's was a hit with the both of us . The…read morefood is always prepared fresh with good-sized servings . One of my granddaughters is diabetic and C-Bob's is always willing to work around one's dietary needs . If you don't want to wait on the kitchen, they have a buffet with lots of comfort food choices and a small salad bar and dessert bar that compliments the buffet . I always try to get Home Thursdays and hit their BBQ Buffet night - Good stuff !! Friendly owners and friendly waitresses round out the Country Bob's Experience !! One of my Go-To places in StJa for food that doesn't disappoint . .

The owner takes great pride in making sure your food is hot and ready to go. The wait staff really…read morehustle amd bustle to make sure your time there is well worth your time. Always on time with drink refills and small requests like extra napkins. The restaurant itself is warm and welcoming. From nice clean floors to the pride they take in honoring veterans and first responders. The crew at Country Bobs makes it theor mission to make sure you leave with a good experience.