I used to come here all the time long ago when ashtray's were still allowed. Boy how times have…read morechanged and so has the food. The workers on the other hand are still mostly high schoolers who only care about a paycheck and not the customers. The decorations are mostly the same. But the older building had more of the "downtown diner" ascetics. Still, I know this place is lost to time.

We always try to stop in when we are in town. Good food and service and my kids love it.read more

The assorted baked goods are well made with exceptional flavor combinations. Breakfast sandwich was…read moretasty and served with a side of Rosemary potatoes. Drinks were delicious and piping hot, just like I prefer. Service was excellent and our order was prompt and brought to our table. Staff checked back with us a couple of times. We'll be back!

The kitchen staff all have long hair hanging down. Even the men. They had caps on but hair not…read moresecured back to prevent falling in food. Health department mandates this.

Good quick food…read more Good fast food. Typical McDonalds food. Prices are a little high, and it doesn't hurt to check your order before you leave. Building is always busy and sometimes the drive through even takes over the road.

Just got home with my order didn't check it before I got home sadly and I am missing a double…read morecheeseburger I have called two different numbers that says that it's the number for McDonald's and cannot get a hold of anybody it goes straight to a voicemail and then you can't leave a voicemail

Every time I come back to Missouri from Texas on our yearly trip, have to stop here. This is my…read morefavorite coffee shop ever. Friendly service ,and GREAT coffee!

Loved this little coffee shop. We had our favorite coffees and even bought a bag to go. Very…read morefriendly staff!

Feeling like I have to pull some stars. 5 has to earned _and_ maintained. After a series of so-so…read moredrinks and interactions over the years since my original review yesterday's experience was very disappointing. Felt almost invisible and unwelcome.

I'm not really sure where to begin or how to describe the place. The service was ok and the…read more"barista" was very friendly but that seems to be the only real reason why j gave them 3 stars. As far as food the breakfast burrito was killer and the waffles were hearty but the coffee was yet to be seen. My group ordered specialty drinks and I could barely taste the coffee just milk and not even sweetener. My wife used the bathroom and she said it was absolutely atrocious that she couldn't even use it. It could definitely use some work but for a small town it's manageable.

Owner and staff were amazing! The breakfast sandwich and burrito were delicious! It's a must visit!read more

Service was friendly and quick. Not a huge selection, but enough variety to work. Awesome…read morehistoric house makes for wonderful ambiance. I had a quiche which was tasty. No decaf sold here. ‍

I think my favorite place I got coffee while in Columbia for T/F. Feels hidden and tucked away,…read morewhich is fun, but then the inside is surprisingly big! I sat in a comfy chair to warm up from the cold outside (even tho i got a cold brew...) for a bit between screenings. Restrooms for paying customers only, and you gotta ask for the code to the door.

Nice cozy place. However, I will admit that we came during MU's Spring break and I imagine it…read moredifferently during normal times. I can see this as the place to hang or study. It's a little hole in the wall with decent coffee and I really thought had the best dirty Chai I've had in a while. The barristas were friendly and polite, but one forgot to serve the coffee I ordered. She may have forgotten or got distracted, but the service was still good.

Cool local spot. Got the latte. Would be real busy during school year. Came during Thanksgiving so…read moreit wasn't busy at all. Great place to hangout and work.

* editing to add I finally got refunded, they did not respond any further or apologize but I…read moreappreciate that they finally made it right. definitely solidified that I am not coming back though. Shortwave has declined steadily over the past year or so. I used to like them as a decent option with pretty good espresso, not my fave but if you got a solid barista it was a pretty good experience overall. not the case any longer, as the last 3-4 times (spread out over a few months) I have gone it has been worse each time. the espresso is burnt, the steaming if you get a hot drink is usually subpar, and one time I got their beans and they quite honestly already tasted pretty flat and old (off-gassed for 24-48 hrs before use). now here's my biggest frustration, and why I'm done going for good. I had not complained the last few times, even though my lattes or cortados were consistently not great. this time, I got a latte with their autumn spice as last year I had liked it a lot. the espresso was so burnt it genuinely tasted like charcoal, the drink was terrible. I had already left, so I emailed their customer service email which they encourage at the bottom of their receipts if anything is unsatisfactory. they tried to insinuate it might be me not liking the autumn spice syrup, which is quite honestly felt quite undermining. then they essentially dropped off the grid with no offer of a refund. receipts of this email thread attached below. I genuinely should've stopped wasting money on them a while ago, but was overly hopeful that a barista was having a bad day/bar wasn't dialed in properly. this was a very sour end to my patronage at Shortwave.

Adorable coffee shop in the heart of this small Missouri town. If traveling through or in the area,…read moreit is a must to stop. The service is amazing. I did not have the food; however, everything that I saw being served looked amazing.

We liked this place so much we came for coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the morning and boozy…read moredrinks in the afternoon. The owners were so friendly and welcoming! The drinks were delicious, the store was cozy, and the lending library was awesome. Highly recommended!

Returned to our favorite coffee off I-70 after spending night in Blackwater. We had breakfast at…read morethe coffee shop below the airbnb we were staying at, and were so disappointed in the coffee strength and wet breakfast sandwich that we decided to return here and try their biscuits and gravy, and of course have real coffee. The coffee never disappoints, and the biscuits and gravy were good. I've never been disappointed with food here. Yesterday we had picked up some Angus beef sandwiches, which are their signature sandwiches and are very good. Finally also bought one of their cute coffee cup tumblers here too. The service is still good here too.

The store is very beautiful, really good aesthetic. It's a…read morebit more on the pricier side. But I guess not too bad. The food was pretty good. I got $9 avocado toast. I got everything fairly quickly and even though it's expensive, I will be coming back if I come back through here.