Keeping It Local: Columbia, MO Restaurants Serving Local Food, Local Drinks, & Local Influence
Oct 12, 2022
Nestled in the heart of Missouri and surrounded by plentiful farms, distilleries, and breweries, Columbia, MO is a hot spot for locally owned restaurants. With more than 100 restaurants owned and operated by people in our community, there is always something new to sip and savor. This is especially true in Columbia, MO restaurants that source their ingredients directly from local farmers, ranchers, and brewers.
These restaurants often feature daily, weekly, or seasonal menu changes to accommodate in-season ingredients and flavors. Their support of Missouri farmers keeps ethical farming and ranching going strong. Not only are the items on their plates local, but the beer and spirits behind the bar also come from the Show Me State. Missouri offers a variety of breweries and distilleries, crafting beers, ciders, seltzers, and spirits.
Are you craving the flavor of locally sourced food and beverages? Savor Magazine is here to point you in the right direction.
Barred Owl Butcher & Table
The passionate team at Barred Owl Butcher & Table is dedicated to sourcing ethically and locally. They have a delicious restaurant and bar, and they are also a butcher shop where you can purchase meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods, and more. Barred Owl Butcher & Table is the perfect place for date night, getting together with friends, or celebrating milestones.
Broadway Brewery
Broadway Brewery is not only a restaurant featuring locally sourced dishes, but they are also one of Missouri’s favorite craft breweries. Broadway Brewery is sourcing local, brewing local, and celebrating local by featuring the work of Columbia, MO artists on their walls. Stop by Broadway Brewery when you want to meet a friend for dinner, impress your in-laws, or sample some of Missouri’s finest craft beers.
Cafe Berlin
In Columbia, MO, brunch is synonymous with Cafe Berlin. This delightfully playful breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot takes unique breakfast favorites like pancakes and transforms them with additions like spicy sausage and apples, all of which are locally sourced. Text your friends and tell them to meet you at Cafe Berlin for Saturday brunch.
Cherry Street Cellar
When craving a luxurious night out, visit Cherry Street Cellar. Their varied menu often features exciting land and sea dishes focusing on locally grown veggies. Behind the bar, you’ll find locally crafted cocktails with flair. For an impressive happy hour, visit Cherry Street Cellar.
Flyover
Nothing is more Missouri than the family-style dining at Flyover. The plates may be small, but the flavor abounds. Flyover’s dishes are inspired by midwestern flavors, incorporate Missouri-sourced ingredients, and are meant to be shared with family and friends. Flyover was designed for date nights where couples love to share and family get-togethers where passing the plate is not only expected, it is encouraged.
Sycamore
The masterminds behind Sycamore have spent years building relationships with Missouri farmers, ranchers, and dairies. Its roots in Columbia, MO go deep and Sycamore is passionate about supporting its small suppliers in their seasonal menu. Sycamore is the perfect spot to entertain out-of-town guests or enjoy happy hour with friends.
The Old Neighborhood Cafe
At The Old Neighborhood Cafe, you’ll find on-the-go favorites served just how you like them – with local ingredients and amazing flavor. The menu focuses on family recipes and they work with farmers and ranchers to bring the freshest fruits, veggies, and meats to their kitchen.
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