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

I've been to the Public House many times and love it. The interior looked especially cool--super…read morefestive and decorated for Christmas. The beers are great--especially the IPAs, wheats and stouts. The food is very good as well--my favorite is the jalapeño Mac and cheese bite appetizer but the burgers, salads and pizza are also good. I like to sit at the bar and the bartender that is there most of the time is awesome--so helpful, friendly and efficient. However, the service yesterday was very lacking. We counted 11 staff members just standing around and talking to each other while totally ignoring us. Three were at the end of the bar and we sat there for about 5-10 minutes before the bartender came out from the kitchen and gave us a menu. We were the only ones sitting at the bar and it would have been nice if one of those three employees had told us that the bartender would be coming out soon or at least give us a menu. The bartender was very good though--quite friendly and helpful--she gave us several samples of beer and food recommendations. We ordered the bites and a mushroom Swiss burger which came out exceedingly fast and both were very good. We had several Giddy Goats which were super tasty and cold...my boyfriend isn't a huge fan of stouts but he loved this one! We checked out the store on our way out and my boyfriend decided to buy a six-pack to go. He went back to the bar, holding his wallet out to pay but all the employees just ignored him for several minutes so he got tired of waiting and left without buying it. We don't understand why there were so many employees milling around doing nothing and ignoring patrons? Are the employees not taught to cover various tasks? Even so, they should be aware of the customers' needs and find the employee responsible for that task. I could understand if it was super busy but it was a Sunday afternoon and the place was nearly empty . I love this place and will continue to be a regular customer but hope for much better service next time!

Tasty food here! Initially declined sitting outside on the patio because I figured road noise from…read morethe interstate would be horrible, but found out it was laid out well and we enjoyed our food and drinks on the patio. The service was very good. A friend and I shared some tacos and an order of wings (which were tastier than the tacos). Makes for a nice stop before heading away from the interstate where restaurants are fewer and farther between. Reasonably priced.

I used to live on the Rolla/STJ border for a couple years and let me tell you, this is an amazing…read moreaddition to the area. I don't know how long it's been around, but I would have loved this in Grad School! Such a convenient spot to get in and out, and service is super quick. The latte options are so good, I wanted to try them all. Prices were super fair for what you get, and honestly, cheaper than going to Starbucks. My coffee was fantastic. Knowing there's a couple of these in STL, I will definitely have to check them out. So good!

From the owner: Locally owned two-sided drive thru coffee shop. Order from both sides. House-made syrups, coffee…read morebeans are roasted by our company-owned Roastery. We serve espresso drinks including blended, iced, hot and Rave Energy Teas. We offer breakfast and pastries served all day - most made at our commissary in Washington MO.

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.

You 'n me + fine wines + picnic = nice time at St. James Winery!…read more - - - - - - - - August, 2025 Visit My wonderful wife planned a getaway to Branson Labor Day weekend 2025, and we had a great time. Our second stop: St. James Winery - - - My wonderful wife had packed snacks for the drive and we decided to stop in St. James. Inside we learned they offer wine flights. We selected red and white and a fruity special summer wine: - 38 degrees north - Project 1970 - Explorer Norton Estate - Norton 42 - Raspberry Lime - Late Harvest Vignioles All were good. The weather was nice so we sat at a table outside for the picnic... a nice relaxing afternoon. Thank you, St. James Winery! ----- ----- -----

This was an adorable little place. They have a large parking lot. Their wine tastings are only $8…read moreand come with 6 half glasses of wine. If you buy 3 bottles of wine, you get the tasting free. My favorite seasonal wine was their apple Spice wine. It was perfect for the holidays.

Another Highway 44 adventure. This restaurant is located off Highway 44 in St. James, MO…read more I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. The building is set back off the road a little ways sitting stately on top of a hill. The property is absolutely gorgeous. The parking lot a little dicey. Most of the patrons park to the right of the building on gravel. There are a few paved handicap parking spots in front of the building. Inside the building, the dining room and bar area are massive, accommodating a large number of guests. The decor is relatively clean and simple. I was seated at a cozy table and waited for my server. Nicole provided exceptional service. She was knowledgeable and attentive making my experience all the more enjoyable. I started my evening with a seasonal cocktail from the extensive drink menu. I always check out a menu prior to any dining experience. I knew the whipped feta dip and marinated olives were an absolute must. The cheese is sourced from a local Missouri farm. As are a large number of items served in the restaurant. I prefer to support local and small businesses when I can. This gave me an opportunity to support several all at one. The olives were a mix of black and green served warm with roasted garlic. I have never had olives served warm and will insist on it from now on. The flavors were phenomenal. The dish was generously portioned and enough to share with a small group. Or just for yourself like I did. I really couldn't choose between the entrees. Looking around at other patron's meals, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with anything on the menu. I opted for a Cesar salad with grilled shrimp. I can't think of a time in recent memory when I've had a salad this good. Crisp romaine lettuce, fried capers, fresh breadcrumbs, and a luxurious dressing. (The salad is served with red onions which I very politely set aside as I do not enjoy raw onions.) The shrimp were the perfect combination juicy and flavorful. I finished the entire thing. I would have been remiss to not try a glass or two of wine during my visit. I decided a glass of rose' would be a good note to end my meal on. The wine is amazing, bright and crisp with notes of citrus. I picked up a couple of bottles to take home. I'm looking forward to sharing this find with my friends. I ordered a piece of the bread pudding to go. This was delicious and was a perfect treat later in my evening. I had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent and friendly. The food delicious from start to finish. The wine and cocktails paired well with the menu offerings. The cozy atmosphere made this a perfect evening.

Wish I took a pic of my SMW burger. It was great. Juicy and full of flavor. The chips were also…read moregreat. This is a place we will definitely stop at again when on our way to the lake. My wife had the Truffle ravioli and she said it was also great.

My family stopped by for breakfast on our road trip back to Texas. This McDonald's was clean and…read morehad friendly employees. I can tell this store was a cut above. The food was hot and tasted great.

Stopped here for lunch…read more Ordered at the kiosks. I used the McDonald's app to save some $$. Girl that brought our meals out was super friendly. The condiment caddie she carried reminded me of Whataburger's service. Food was made correctly and was tasty. Plenty of seating.

A group of 5 of us went to play pool and throw axes. The place is set up very nice inside, with a…read moresmall bar a pool table, And multiple lanes of ax throwing. Isn't an eclectic decor that reflects route 66 and Midwest farm. The owners were super pleasant. Showed us how to throw the axes ideally. I ran out to the car to get something and discovered that the door was locked. Didn't realize they closed an hour before, but never indicated anything to make us feel rushed. We had a great experience and recommend our friends to go check it out for a definitely unique experience and a lot of fun! We didn't eat, but I would definitely consider going back for a burger since the owners own a cattle ranch and make their own burgers from scratch.

The cheeseburger was excellent. Came with a choice of sides. I chose seasoned fries. Very good…read more Even with it being a not to busy night the place was rather noisy where it was not easy to visit with friends

Bathroom break for me and a windshield clean for the Sprinter van. I found this Love's to be clean…read moreand well stocked today. No trash at the pump area or in the parking lot with the long stick squeegees at every other aisle. I was able to remove the mess from my windshield easily. Inside, the men's room was clean though some water on the sink counter. No paper on the floor, though. About as clean as I would expect for a busy Friday in the late morning. Quick to get back onto the highway and don't forget that you can get 10c off per gallon by scanning the barcode in your Love's app! Note that you will exit differently than you came in if you're going back to the Interstate. Follow the sign. [Review 631 of 2024 - 325 in Missouri - 21662 overall]

I car camped in the parking lot. It was well lit and I felt safe getting up to use the restroom…read morearound 2am. There's a Subway and a McDonald's. The store and restrooms were clean and well maintained.

Tried the drive-thru at 4pm Saturday, March 1. Very pleasant staff. I ordered a Ultimate Meat &…read moreCheese Breakfast Burrito. Nice and hot and S K I M P Y. I received two or three times as much tortilla as contents, and they omitted the cheese. A fair amount of "egg" and "tots" and scant little nibbles of sausage and bacon. Looked like the recent spillage was rolled up in what should have been a burrito.

I have never received worst customer service anywhere else than Sonic in St James tonight. Will…read morenever return. Hoping to speak to manager or corporate soon.