It has been a few years since our last visit to a college bar but with our youngest son's 21 first…read morebirthday it was time to find a Mo State bar. His friends recommended the Flea. We arrived at the stroke of midnight and entered a nearly packed and fun venue. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The indoor and outdoor spaces were much better than our late 80s early 90s college dive bars. The beer flowed in pitchers. Forgot about pitchers. The family tradition of 21st birthday Kamikaze shots was fulfilled. Last call and closing time was well managed. All in all a fun and enjoyable experience!

No they don't have food.... Been coming here forever. Just…read morebecause the name changed doesn't mean the prices or atmosphere did. Usually live music through out the week. Great drink prices; including pitchers under $6. Although don't expect to get waited on. If you sit at a table; you'll be sitting there until you get up to get your own drinks. "Which makes me wonder why they have a no tip bell?" Still the staff is friendly, the regulars are moody, and it's a Springfield traditional dive bar. Yeah; you'll see me here a lot.

Amazing staff and customers! The food is always fresh and worth the wait! I recommend the Diablo!…read moreIt's not too spicy but has an amazing flavor and tastes like a reward! The restaurant has a very cozy intimate setting, if you're lucky and go on a busy day they might have live music playing aswell! Their food is a 10/10 Same with their prices too, I recommend the lemonade!

LOUD AF on a Tuesday night with incredibly slow service…read more I like to eat in local places while we're on the road. Read about this place being historic with a beautiful bar and lovely tin ceiling. And that is all true. Walked in and could not believe how loud the single singer with an acoustic guitar was. There was a sound engineer, working a board, so he must've thought that level was OK. But you could not have a conversation at all. I was wishing for earplugs. When we first stepped in, I considered just looking at the carved mahogany bar and going somewhere else. But, we figured it should be fast and we could endure the cacophony for a short time. We were so wrong about it being fast. There was only one wait staff working that night, and she was also behind the bar. When she finally moseys over to us, she admitted she had forgotten all about us. She then took our drink order, and the drinks came quickly. But then she literally never came back to take a food order. Watched her go to all the other tables, watched her clean off the bar, watched her answer a phone call for a takeout order, and then I finally went up to the bar and asked her if we could put in a food order. Once the food was ordered it came out quickly. My husband's smashburger and candied pecan salad were both really delicious. I am a sucker for a local food item whenever I see it on the menu, and I made the mistake of ordering the cashew chicken poutine. The cashew sauce had zero flavor and was just overly salty. The chicken was fried very tough. At least the cheese curds were good. But I barely ate any of it. Nothing but regret about this choice.

Unassuming yet enduring drinkery. The location is classic C Street with plenty of front door…read moreparking. The decor can best be described as accidental, but it's comfy and offers a juke box, pool table, and darts. The loooong bar is managed by a pleasant and welcoming Rhonda. There were 4 patrons sitting when my group descended on a snowy wintry Saturday night. We were a bit rowdy and had complex drink orders. But Rhonda was accommodating and the regulars (Rob and Bob) were especially friendly. I whole heartedly recommend giving this Springfield gem a try.

While the crowd and attitude has changed, the prices also need to as well. The only thing that puts…read morethis bar on our stop list is the variety of music the karaoke host has. But if I wanted to pay premium prices for drinks I'd stay downtown. You're a dive Ruthies, be one..

You won't find KJ Brewskies on any influencer's list of must-visit spots -- and that's exactly why…read moreit's worth your time. It sits off the main drag, the kind of bar you notice only after you've driven past it a dozen times. But step inside, and you'll realize it's one of those rare places that still knows what a bar is supposed to be. The lights are low, the air is easy, and the bar top -- polished smooth from years of elbows and stories -- gleams under the amber bulbs. The bartender greets you like an old friend, even if you've never been here before. He keeps a clean bar, tight and organized, every glass shining like it's got a reputation to uphold. People don't come to KJ Brewskies for the food. Sure, there's something hot and fried if you need it, but this isn't a place for plating or pretense. You come here for the people, the atmosphere, the simple comfort of a cold beer that doesn't cost you half a paycheck. The jukebox doesn't take quarters anymore -- progress, I suppose -- but the music's still good. Old country. Classic rock. Songs that sound better when they're a little too loud. Over in the corner, someone's lining up a pool shot. Darts whistle through the air. Shuffleboard pucks slide and kiss the end of the table with a satisfying clack. What makes this place special, though, is how it shifts with the seasons. When the weather turns warm, they throw open the doors and roll out the crawfish pots. It's all elbows, laughter, and the unmistakable smell of spice and beer in the air. Fall might bring a chili cook-off, winter maybe a small charity drive -- each one another excuse for the regulars and newcomers alike to gather, eat, drink, and remember what community feels like. KJ Brewskies isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. It's a good bar -- honest, lived-in, alive. A place to forget the headlines, to talk about nothing important, to exist for a few hours without explanation. Places like this are getting harder to find. And maybe that's why, when you walk out into the night -- the jukebox still humming behind you -- you already know you'll be back.

KJ's is one of Springfields "true" remaining dive bar's. It's what you would expect; extremely…read moredark, a couple pool tables, and a shuffleboard table for entertainment. They have a jukebox when there isn't karaoke running 4 nights a week. It's actually pretty big for a dive, with a huge seating area in the front, as well as the back. They offer two stages; one in the main part of the bar, and the other outside where you may also smoke. Although they don't use them much because they don't have live music often "which I think is a bummer." On a positive note they are still the cheapest place in town. Here you are still able to get a bottle of beer for under $2.50

Well, I don't know if it is the crowd we happened to walk into, or the place itself, but we had the…read morebest night ever here last night. I can't say anything wildly amazing happened, everyone was just so nice and fun! Typically when you walk into a "locals" bar you can feel heads turn, it wasn't the case here. We ran the jukebox with crowd favorites, played connect four, and had an awesome time. Check this place out, they have a huge craft beer selection and an interesting vibe!!

Best service in town, even when they're slammed. Great rotating selection of seasonal beers on…read moreDraught and awesome bottled selection. Best group of guys around. Also, best place to watch soccer and other sports.

Atmosphere: really cool smaller dive bar that doesn't have a lot of fancy new bling! the bar is…read moreequipped lots of beverages & a great sort of liquor. The bathrooms were decent & had hand soap & paper so that was a plus!! 1 pool table & completely setup for karaoke!! We went two nights in a row & had fun each time!!

The step child is such a homey place It almost feels like being in your Gramma's living room…read more But it's so much more than that. The staff is top notch, and they do not suffer fools. It's not a meat market , and pepes that act that way are politely informed that it's not appropriate Those that don't comply are given a one way ticket to Kearny street lol It should also be noted that Step child is a very friendly place , and it's a great place to shoot pool Although there are many high caliber players there , they are always respectful and never try to make you get bag of they beat you And if you beat them ? They treat you like Elvis

Had a great time here for lunch. Service and good were great. It's a place most people would drive…read morepast but they have no idea what they are missing.

Brisket nachos are amazing! I added green olives to it and it was so good. Can't wait to try the…read moresmoked wings. Going again soon!

The food is always hot and fresh, nothing has been sitting in a well. The service is always super…read morefast and friendly. The staff always seem very empowered to do their jobs and want to be there. The managers are clearly doing their jobs. The ambiance is pretty typical of fast casual. The place is always clean and well lit. Booths are actually fairly comfortable. Went in on a Saturday morning, the place was packed. Staff was bouncing around happy, food was coming out quickly, and I was in and done with food in less than twenty minutes. Perfect.

this is the only place you can go in the United States and get Great Food and Service 24 hour…read moreService any time of da. It will never be dull always something going on

Came in on a lazy Sunday running through town and pushed the staff to make me their best up and…read morecomers. They've got the head for great cocktails, but the market isn't here in Springfield. Good vibes all around though, and very affordable drinks. Will be back next time I'm rolling through.

Play always seems to be packed. Decent prices for beer and there's an arcade in the back.read more

This business has since changed hands, and also lost stars "in my opinion." These are the reasons I…read morefeel it's no longer as good as it once was. 1. While they still have outside seating there is no longer an outside bar. Therefore if you are outside you have to walk halfway around the building to get a drink "extremely inconvenient." What made the Monkey a great Northside dice was the patio and outside bar. 2. Food and drink prices are ridiculously expensive. A small patty melt with fries will coast you $10, and a pitcher of domestic is $8.50. These are premium prices, and the owners need to realize what side of town they're on, and who their customer base is. You can literally go right down the street and get a pitcher for $6.50 and a burger for $7!! I love supporting local businesses, but not when they price gouge.

Good place to come hang out at owner is really friendly and never had a problem. Pool Tournament…read morenights are always a blast here