I have one rule and that is on refill no tip. That only happen once and that is the only thing that…read moreis wrong with this place, beside they don't have breakfast buffet everyday. Food is great service is fast, and the tender loin is the biggest I have seen in years. I hope they don't get rid of it like they are talking.

We generally get breakfast on the weekends when we're at the lake. Jakes is the best thing Going on…read morethis end of the lake, and has been for the last few years. They stay open year round and are consistently good whether it's on or off season at the lake. The wait staff is friendly and fast. The kitchen can get backed up when every table is full, but that's to be expected. All in all, we'll keep coming in as long as Jake keeps doing what he's doing.

1/2# Burger AMAZING! Candy fries (not on menu, but ask! It's AMAZING! My 1st visit, it will NOT…read morebe my last.... YUMMO!!!!

Food was awful. So greasy and a mess to eat. It is definitely a hole in the wall kind of place…read more I was sick the whole night and next day and I only eat a couple of bits of my meal.

Waitress dropped off our food and never came back to refill drinks or ask if we needed anything…read more Then the girl that checked us out didn't give us our military discount. When we asked her about why we didn't get the discount she replied "My bad" and answered her cell phone that was ringing!! (This was on 2/26/26 from 12-12:40 pm) We will never return to this restaurant!

I grew up in Bolivar, and Smith's Restaurant was always one of my favorite places. My grandma used…read moreto take me here all the time, and I loved their food -- it was one of those hometown staples that felt comforting and special. Because of that history, I came in with high hopes, but I left incredibly disappointed. The service was awful. Our server, Christy, was friendly to me but noticeably rude to my husband, which felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. It was such a strange, almost hostile energy at the table, and it immediately soured the experience. Then the food came, and it was nothing like it used to be. What used to taste like good, home-style cooking now felt bland, poorly prepared, and honestly not worth eating. I could tell right away it wasn't the same standard Smith's used to be known for. What really stood out, though, was the atmosphere. Even though there were quite a few people inside, the restaurant was silent. At first, I thought it was odd, but after tasting the food and experiencing the service, it made sense. People weren't enjoying themselves. The silence said everything. It breaks my heart to write this, because Smith's used to mean so much to me growing up. But this visit left me disappointed, uncomfortable, and sad that a place once so loved has lost the warmth and quality it used to have.

We had an appointment at the nearby medical facility and needed to order some takeout lunch…read more Fortunately, Springfield Avenue Cafe had an easy-to-use online ordering system that was a godsend for us, as we don't know anything about Bolivar and had to use Google during this whole coronavirus ordeal to find food. There were several good vegetarian options available to us. We ended up ordering: - Avocado toast: this is an interesting take on avocado toast, it includes pico de gallo, but was really, really tasty. It came with two eggs too. - Power Greens Breakfast Bowl: very good option! The flavor was great, the toppings were fresh, and the eggs were a nice protein addition. - Garden salad: a HUGE salad with plenty of chunky veggies. The portions are quite large. We ended up with leftovers, which worked out well for us. If we have to be back in Bolivar again, we'll definitely be repeat customers.

It's basically a diner in cafe style. The food was great and so was the dessert. Waiting staff was…read moreattentive and friendly.

Upon arrival Thursday May 14th 2026 at 3:30pm we were the only 3 human souls in the diner besides…read moreour server and the line cook. Food was everything I expected it to be, perfectly average. The server was friendly. Unfortunately the jukebox was out of order like a McDonald's ice cream machine. Better luck next year.

Food was terrible scrambled eggs had a spoiled smell potatoes burnt…read more Service was good but that was it Place was cold when we got there Would not even give it any stars but the review is requiring me leave a star Menu said chicken fried steak it was not chicken

Fun atmosphere friendly service and really good breakfast! Great place to stop if you're a tourist…read morewanting to feel like a local.

Love the home cooked food and pleasant service! Great value as well. The servers didn't get mad…read morewhen my hubby spilled his coffee and they even had French vanilla creamer!

My husband and I arrived about one hour before closing (around 1:00pm today Saturday 3/7/2026). We…read morewere quickly greeted and seated. We sat over by the coffee maker. I ordered coffee & water, my husband had water. We both ordered the western omelet. I had the hashbrowns & toast that came with the omelet. They both were cooked Excellent!! My husband's skillet potatoes side and omelet were very good he said. My coffee was good too. No complaints. I will be back next time we come thru Buffalo. Yummm!

Everything. The service was quick and courteous. The food…read morewas delicious. The coffee cup was always filled. And they even have a section for smoking away from the nonsmokers.

Such a wonderful place. The food was exceptional. Nice quiet atmosphere. Classic and reasonable…read more Service very good . I will definitely be back often .

Made it back today....and the place is still doing good with the food quality. Marci, the longtime…read morewaitress is always a Casper's bright spot. Always so jovial and personable with everyone. If you're looking for an old-school flat scalded burger. And this place has gone to the feast cut fries which are great too. You'll enjoy the place a lot. The chili as I say, is a love it or hate kind of thing. I personally love it - but I've also had it since I was about 5 yrs old. Oh....the decor. It's eclectically neat. Some real creative minds made the various pieces that adorn the walls of the place.

Great Breakfast Spot!…read more I'll start by admitting--I'm not usually a breakfast person. I like it fine, but I'd often rather wait until lunch to start eating for the day. We stopped here on our way back to Tulsa from Branson, and I'm so glad we did! My son had the pancake platter, which he absolutely loved. But the real star? The breakfast sliders. Oh my goodness--these are the BEST breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The bread is perfect--fluffy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside. I chose the sausage (bacon and ham are also options), and it was delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the cheese paired beautifully. You get two sliders per plate and can choose your side bread item--I went with the house potatoes, which were seasoned perfectly and had the same delightful fluffy-yet-crispy texture as the bread. I could only eat one slider myself and brought the other home for my husband--he texted me the next morning saying it was just as amazing. Our waitress (I'm sorry I forgot her name!) was so kind and welcoming. The place is small and charmingly decorated, adding to the cozy vibe. All in all, we had the best breakfast. This is definitely a must-stop and a place I'll recommend to anyone traveling this way. Highly recommend!

The food was horrific. The sausage was in rabbit pellet form, and the pancakes were rubber and…read moretasteless as well. Service was good.

We found Elm Street Eatery on Yelp! while traveling through Lebanon on I-44. It is less than a mile…read moreto the west of the interstate and worth the stop. I ordered 2 eggs over easy, extra crispy bacon, hash browns and coffee. The eggs were perfectly cooked as ordered with no runny whites and very runny yolks. The hash browns were shredded potatoes that were light, nicely browned without being stuck in a clump and the bacon was fall apart crisp, just like I ordered. I ordered French toast on white bread because I prefer it when the batter soaks through the bread and some places that use Texas toast do not let the batter soak through it. Their French toast was perfect. Plenty of batter was used to assure the entire piece of bread was saturated and it was thoroughly grilled to a brown exterior and warm creamy interior. The coffee was fresh and not bitter. Finally, the service was excellent and friendly. We will stop there again on our way through.

Best biscuits and gravy in Lebanon Mo. The grilled chicken…read moresandwiches and onion rings are the best.