One of the most adorable coffee shops, this place has a huge interior, and a great vibe. They have…read morelive music, which is love to hear, and very inclusive feeling. Blondie and I were looking for a break midway through our cross country road trip, and Carthage was a great place to stop. The coffee was excellent (Blondie got hot chocolate), and the pastries as well. There's an adorable play area with a little coffee bar, games and books available as well.

It's always a treat to find an independent coffee shop while traveling through small town America…read more Just a mile off I-49 and a couple of blocks from "the mother road" or the old route 66; Mother Road Coffee is a perfect alternative to c-store offerings. A quaint old store front building on the town square that offers a perfect view of what I consider the most beautiful courthouse in Missouri and one of the best in America - worthy of a side trip in-itself. My cortado was smooth and my wife's cup of drip was robust. plenty of seating options and things to look at while you enjoy a traveling break. Get off the highway and support the locals keeping Americana alive and well for the future.

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.

What a great spot for some delicious, homemade ice cream! They tout their ice cream is made using…read morehanded down recipes from the former Anderson's ice cream of Joplin, MO. My salted caramel and chocolate double scoop in a waffle cone was delicious! While we didn't order any burgers, they looked yummy! Service was quick, outside they have a kiddie train and old locomotive, plenty of outside dining and a few tables inside, too. I'll certainly return when in the area again!

I love this place as I always take my kids here after they get their flu shots since it's just a…read morewalk away from Hometown. Their ice cream is always great and I've never had a problem with it! I also love going to eat on the train. The last time I ate there was a while ago so I'm not sure if you can still go in the train or not but last time I was able to bring my kids onto the train!

The oatmeal cookie latte was DELICIOUS! The employee favorites list has yet to disappoint. The…read moreowner was very friendly and took time to talk at our table. Seems like a great family owned local business. There are plenty of food and drink options. Definitely give them a try!

We stopped in Carthage on our way back to St Louis from Tulsa. We were looking for a coffee house…read moreand the nearest one didn't open until 8:30 am. WHAT? So we tried Maple Leaf. Really enjoyed it. The young woman who took our order suggested the Maple Leaf latte (normally I get vanilla). It was SO delish. I ordered a sausage egg breakfast sandwich (she suggested a side of maple syrup for dipping). YUM. My boyfriend had hot chocolate and a cinnamon roll. Everything was tasty. Highly recommend.

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.

Stopped by Dat Chicken after the MSSU football game. The chicken tenders are amazing and a great…read moreprice. The "Dat Chicken First Down" sponsorship worked. It's a must stop next time I'm in Joplin.

The food is delish. You always get more than ordered. I've never had a bad experience and they are…read moremuch much better than their local competitors.

Went for lunch while visiting Pitt State, pretzel was the best part of the meal, the Philly…read moreflatbread was pretty good , the building is cute with good outdoor seating and the service was very nice.

This is a HIDDEN GEM…read more We just happen to look for a place to eat lunch and found it while passing through. Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS. * pizza wrap (crispy and yummy) * philly cheesesteak (crisp hoagie savory goodness) * pretzel with cinnamon and sugar (amazing) * Carmel Frappe * chocolate chip cookie straight outta the oven.... Heaven. * root beer and cream smoothie to go! ...just Perfection!

Found this cute little coffee shop while traveling through Joplin. Every time I drive through…read moreJoplin, I make sure I swing by because the coffee is consistently amazing! The hours are unposted and a little odd, but I've had good luck getting in every time I go. I love all the white equipment which brightens up the space, and the smile on the barista (who I believe is also the owner) finishes lighting up the place. Even with my random travel schedule, she always remembers my name and my drink order. On this stop, I found out that the owner has recently started roasting coffee as well. I had an amazing cup of Guatemala coffee that she had roasted. So smooth, very aromatic and the tasting notes were spot on. If you get a chance to visit, I would highly recommend visiting this amazing little shop. Support small business and women owned business!