Wow!! Came here with my son during mom's weekend. What a great spot!!…read moreWe went on Saturday morning and the place was packed, but the line went fast. All of the staff was super friendly and the coffees were fantastic. I got a basic drip coffee with skim milk, but what took it to the next level was their house-made syrup. I did a mix of vanilla and caramel. The store itself is so cute and surprisingly huge with both indoor and outdoor seating and multiple floors. I will definitely be back.

Great coffee, breakfast was good for their vibe. Line out the door speaks for itself. Service was…read morequick and felt a lot like moving people through the line was priority.

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.

Great coffee and an even better atmosphere. With both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking a…read moresmall lake, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a peaceful setting.

I stopped here whilst traveling and desperate for a good cappuccino I Was exhausted and upset after…read morea horrific night at a Hilton hotel. Not only was the coffee great but when I got in my car I noticed the bag had a message see photo it literally made me smile and tear up.

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.

LOVE this place. I usually go later in the day to get a coffee for tomorrow and no matter how many…read moreworkers are there I always get my drink super fast. I always feel welcomed when I drive by. 10/10 service, kindness, and coffee!!!

This location used to be my favorite, but recently their coffee is not the greatest. It's very…read morewatered down and just isn't brewed to my liking. The other scooters in town don't have this issue. Their other drinks are good and their food is yummy. No longer get coffee here though sadly.

Best Flavored Whole Bean Coffee I've ever tasted. I fell…read morein love with Lokota Coffee while in school at MU. They ship nationwide, but if I'm in Columbia, I always pop in. They have a full Selection of food and always have 4 different Drip Coffees available. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is warm. They have recently moved the drip Coffee behind the counter.

The ambiance and vibe of this place in downtown Columbia is simply perfect. The raja ooolong chai…read moreand the espresso were perfect on a rainy day. The blueberry scone was fresh and

Miracle is a fantastic barista. Deserves more than 5 stars. She goes above and beyond and is…read moreunbelievable friendly. She made my experience so nice the first time I visited, I had to come back. Ive been going on first dates here and the environment is perfect! Its quiet, clean, comfortable, and safe. Coffee is wonderfully tasty. Got an omelette today and it was delicious. Planning on coming back to try one of their waffles!

The food was inedible. Had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was still cold and obviously…read morepoorly microwaved. The avocado spread on the avo toast looked old and discolored. The latte was decent and we ate the fresh fruit from the waffle and fresh tomatoes that came with the avo toast but left the rest and walked out. I can't believe how many good reviews there are... Service was good and location was clean.

Everyone that works here is so nice! I'm so glad that they have a drive thru!…read more Ordered: Chocolate iced donut Chocolate Long John I first came here on the weekend before Mizzou started their fall semester. And boy was it busy!! There was a long line at the drive thru and inside. It was around 10am on a Saturday and they were running very low on donuts. I'm only saying this to warn you that you should get there early if you want to try and get a favorite item especially on the weekend. Although they were busy, they were working hard to make fresh batches of donuts. I was able to get what I wanted and it was SO FRESH! I've gone back multiple times and their donuts are not oily and have the perfect amount of sweetness. It's a family favorite!

We love this donut shop. Donuts are always so fresh, fluffy, delicious. And a good price too! I…read morelove the apple fritter and mochi donuts. But honestly everything we have had here has been great. Service is always good.

While in Columbia, and needed some coffee and a place to hang out while we waited for our table at…read morethe restaurant down the way. My husband and I happened to waltz in during their happy hour, and must have got the roasted blend drip that was made hours before, and the most obvious reason they had it at a discount price. It's a hair above office coffee taste, and did the job to get me awake. The space is a bit small, and the customers were quietly studying, but the baristas were a bit too chatty.

So slow!! Especially when you order ahead on their mobile app. This is not the 1st time I've waited…read more20-30 minutes for an order after arriving at the store anticipating that I can grab my order and go. Recently I ordered a sandwich and iced coffee via the mobile app at 3:30 pm. Arrived at the store at 3:40 to find a note that said "see barista". After standing in line, I was informed that they were out of lettuce and tomato. After confirming I still wanted the sandwich, they proceeded to take another 20 minutes to make it. I left the store at 4:00, realizing later I never got the side with my sandwich either. Mobile ordering is supposed to cut down on wait time in the actual store :/

I am a big coffee shop lover and i thought this place was okay. i like a coffee shop that has lots…read moreof space and can hold a ton of people but this one is very small. in the summer and spring, i can see this place being nice with the outside open. I ordered the chocolate lava cake latter with raspberry cold foam and thought it tasted like a rich mocha! I liked the cold foam as well. My favorite part was the pebble ice in the drink. Customer service was great!! They took their time to make the drink which I appreciated. They were nice to all customers and made conversation with a few people!

On my way out of town I needed to stop and get coffee, lucky for me The Grind was right across the…read morestreet from the gas station I was at! The barista recommended her favorite drink, a quad shot, over ice, with salted caramel syrup, and sweet cream! It was absolutely phenomenal!!!! I also got an egg and cheese sandwich, super yummy! They made my drink and sandwich quick, they were very kind and had great recommendations! The space itself was set up to be useful for studying or catching up with friends, it also had the best roasted coffee smell!! I am excited to go back the next time I visit Como!