This was my second visit to Crave Mediterranean Cafe on Republic Road…read more Overall, it's a solid fast-casual experience -- not fine dining, but that's clearly not what they're aiming for. We spent about $40 for two people and had table service, which was a nice touch. Our waitress was very friendly and had a great attitude, though it seemed like she might have been having an off night as there were a few small mistakes along the way. The food was good across the board -- nothing bad at all, just not especially memorable. The space itself is a plus: larger dining room, comfortable seating, and a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal. If you're comparing Mediterranean options in Springfield, I'd probably give the edge on food to Greek Belly, but Crave offers a more spacious and relaxed dine-in atmosphere. Overall, a good, reliable option -- especially if you value the setting as much as the food.

I enjoyed everything I tried! Only complaint was how long we waited for our food and lack of drink…read morerefills. I highly suggest the falafel and grilled veggie pita if you don't feel the need for meat. And get the fries, dip in tzatziki or garlic sauce :)

My second trip to Springfield, Mo for work. This little area (literally this 1/4 mile of street)…read morehas some amazing restaurants! Unknowingly, I started "scrolling" to find a place to eat and was sucked in by pics of the food and ambiance! So I mapped directions to Cafe Cusco only to find it was next to another great restaurant I had been to during my last trip. Walked in and the hostess, with a welcoming greeting and smile directed my single person party to a four top. Turns out she ended up also being my server and bartender!!! Lilly was her name and she was on top of it all. I believe there was at least one other server. I shied away from apps as I was not sure about the serving sizes as I was not famished... I started with a Pisco Sour that Lilly recommended and she also recommended the Lomo Saltado for an entree. I chose to also have the Ginger Caipirinha. For dessert I had the Quinoa Pudding and a cup of coffee. Beverages were well balanced with lime tartness, great cinnamon presence and over all flavor was refreshing! The Lomo Saltado was very flavorful- def get your salt intake for the day, but it works so well! There was a house hot sauce at each table. I taste tested the hot sauce and decided to liberally add to the dish! A symphony of flavors! The slices of tomato in that Saltado sauce was ... mmmmmmmmm GOOD!! Naturally the tenderloin was packed with Saltado flavor too! I ordered up the Ginger Caipirinha (which did not disappoint either!). Both beverages stand on their own merits and I cannot choose which was better... maybe the sour?? So... then there was dessert... I cannot recall the last time I ordered dessert... quinoa pudding???? I mean... I like quinoa... but do I ever go out of my way to eat it?? No... but add some sweet coconut cream, cinnamon and... wait for it... Black cherry COMPOTE?!?????!!!! Damn! Am I glad I got that dessert! You MUST save room for this! Such a great amalgamation of flavor and textures! Cheers Cafe Cusco!! You've got a great gem here for great prices to boot! Lilly was very busy, what may have lacked in some attentiveness (due to how busy it was) she made up for in her awesome personality, pleasant disposition and great suggestions! Chillin' in haute Springfield?? Check this place out! Cheers!

We came out to celebrate our anniversary and were so happy with our choice. The food was amazing…read more My husband said the steak was some of the best steak he's ever had. They have an amazing selection of gluten free and vegan options as well! The salsa was on the sweet side but was still delicious and the fried guacamole was fantastic with a very well rounded flavor/texture combo. The ambiance was phenomenal. Our server was so kind and friendly, we'll definitely be back!

Absolutely delightful!…read more The atmosphere was clean and inviting. Stepping into a little pocket of experience. The food. SO FRESH. So much flavor. Everything seems made in house with unwavering quality. Such a beautiful selection of sauces! I added a few extra easily to my platter and got to taste that much more. The service crew was very alert, present and attentive. We're from out of town (a small town!) so this experience was a treat and we will absolutely keep this on our radar for when we return to the city. Thank you to providing this beautiful business to this community and travelers.

Never made it to this place until now and glad I did. A smaller quaint place. As soon as you hit…read morethe door, it smells great in the place. Lang gyro: when I first saw it, this gyro has the twist of French fries being in the sandwich. In talking to the waitress, it appears this is a northern Greek tradition. Great tasting meat. The t sauce was great. All and all a great dining experience at Greek Belly!

For an airport, this was a great breakfast sandwich. The avocado tasted fresh, the egg wasn't…read morepremade, and it was loaded with bacon and fresh greens. Service was great, all of the workers were very friendly. Food came out fast.

For an airport food stop, The Riverbend is fine. It offers a variety of hot food and has grab-n-go…read moreitems as well. It's not very welcoming though. The counter is covered with a wall (the back of some equipment, I believe) and the registers are overshadowed by it. Every time I am there it seems dim too. However, they are the only game in town with hot food in this side of the TSA. So don't let the appearance put you off; so long as it's only dim and not dark, it means they are open.

Funny thing that I went here for food and not drink. I ordered two meals to go: Codi Brah and…read moreMicah's chicken, plus a cup of chili. Service was fast and accurate. The food tasted great! The bar is a retro feel, and I think it would be fun to hang out in there.

This place isn't what it used to be. Here's my latest visit details:…read more- Full Ride Burger - This is decent with the sharp cheddar and marinated onions....but so overcooked, the meat is so dry. - Pepperoni & Cheese balls - The first batch came out with cold inner filling. The second batch came out with an overcooked outside. These could be good for what they are...but simple execution lacks. - Wedge Salad - never had one of these with balsamic all over it. Way too much. Then, no actual dressing and sole blue cheese chunks. I ate it....but sure got tired of the odd balsamic taste. Rasta Pasta - edible but not the good flavor it used to have. Fries - This place used to have the best fries. Well, now, door out of the bag double coating fey version. Uhm....no...notta...not special at all like they used to be. Any number of the old Grad School location menu items...no longer available. Not a place I need to go any longer. Unfortunate....as again....it used to be a killer place.

I stopped by Slap Box Pizza, tried the pepperoni and the margherita Pies. Both were fresh, hot, and…read morefull of flavor. Pepperoni had a great crispy edge, and the margherita had a nice balance of sauce, cheese, and basil. Service was quick and friendly too. Overall, a solid spot for good pizza, would definitely come back. Seating outside

A person could see the prices of the pizza...and think "Holy Cow"! But, I will say, this pizza is…read moresomething special and worth it. Also, they do not jip on the toppings...and the pizza is very filling to say the least. The sauce is great. The crust is absolutely great. The toppings all taste excellent. The toppings again, are very plentiful. Excellent bacon. They offer salami which is awesome. The people that work here are friendly and focused on you; the customer. You'll love this place.

Food was excellent and there were many gluten free options (my daughter has a severe gluten…read moreallergy).

Emmm, let's just say next time we will be going to McDonalds before thinking about coming here…read moreagain . Not bad food but not worth any hype. It would not be a chose to come back to.

Black and bleu salad after a long day of travel was perfect! Beautiful greens with beef and bleu…read morecheese??? YUM! But then drizzle a vinaigrette dressing over it and talk about a taste explosion!!! Try it!!!

I'd describe my experience at Civil Kitchen as mediocre. The hostess greeted me but was somewhat…read moreunfriendly, leaving me at my table without a word, where I waited for 5-10 minutes without any service, even though the restaurant was not even close to half full. My server was friendly and professional, however. I ordered the fish tacos. The fish was crunchy and delicious, but there was very little in each taco, with each piece only running about 2/3 the length of the small tortilla. The tacos, despite their many toppings, tasted rather flat, although the slaw was fresh. One more thing: The limes that came with my drink and tacos were drying out and faded. Overall, I was unimpressed and hope others have a better experience!