One of my favorite things about going home for the holidays is eating out at my favorite childhood restaurants. These delicious dining establishments in Missouri have held their own for many years and it’s mostly due to their loyal local customers who continue to come back for more, time and time again.
- Oscar’s Diner - Jefferson City
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Dan B./Yelp The retro interior of Oscar’s will take you back to the days of rollerskating rinks, movie drive-ins and muscle cars. Their food isn’t too shabby either.
Address: 2118 Schotthill Woods Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Crown Candy Kitchen - St. Louis
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Brian M./Yelp Crown Candy is the oldest operating restaurant in St. Louis and continues to serve up the best sweet treats in the city! You can also grab lunch and dinner while you’re here.
Address: 1401 St Louis Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63106
- Gordon’s Stop Light Drive In - Crystal City
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Joel K./Yelp Gordon’s has been around since 1948 and is known for their Quadzilla, a mouthwatering 4-patty burger.
Address:
500 Bailey Rd. Crystal City, MO 63019
- Booches - Columbia
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Darin C./Yelp Founded in 1884, Booches has become a hometown staple in Columbia. Come for their sliders and stay for a game of pool with local friends.
Address: 110 S 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201
- Spencer’s Grill - Kirkwood
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Lloyd D./Yelp This kitschy diner boasts some of the best pancakes in the state! True to hotcake style, their cakes are fluffy on the inside and fried crispy on the outside. Seriously delicious.
Address: 223 S Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122
- Junie Moon Cafe - Union
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Junie Moon Cafe/Facebook Junie Moon was recommended to us by one of our readers and now I can see why! This hidden gem in Union is the perfect spot to dine at if you’re in the mood for country cafe food in a cozy setting.
Address: 340 US-50 Union, MO 63084
- Peculiar Drive In - Peculiar
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Peculiar Drive In/Facebook Though ownership has changed over the past 60 years, this establishment has always had one thing in common - darn good burgers. Stop by and try one for yourself.
Address: 159 Peculiar Dr. Peculiar, MO 64078
- Alpenhorn Gasthaus
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Jen M./Yelp Even if you can’t spend the night at this adorable bed and breakfast, you can still enjoy an amazing meal at their homey restaurant.
Address: 179 MO-100 Hermann, MO 65041
- White Rose Cafe - Union
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White Rose Cafe/Facebook Another amazing spot in Union is the White Rose Cafe. They’ve been around for over 75 years and serve breakfast all day.
Address: 208 E Main St. Union, MO 63084
What’s your favorite hometown restaurant? Let us know in the comments and spread some holiday cheer!
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Dan B./Yelp
The retro interior of Oscar’s will take you back to the days of rollerskating rinks, movie drive-ins and muscle cars. Their food isn’t too shabby either.
Address: 2118 Schotthill Woods Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65101
Crown Candy Kitchen/Facebook
Brian M./Yelp
Crown Candy is the oldest operating restaurant in St. Louis and continues to serve up the best sweet treats in the city! You can also grab lunch and dinner while you’re here.
Address: 1401 St Louis Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63106
Kitty W./Yelp
Joel K./Yelp
Gordon’s has been around since 1948 and is known for their Quadzilla, a mouthwatering 4-patty burger.
Address:
500 Bailey Rd. Crystal City, MO 63019
Ian S./Yelp
Darin C./Yelp
Founded in 1884, Booches has become a hometown staple in Columbia. Come for their sliders and stay for a game of pool with local friends.
Address: 110 S 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201
Teresa G./Yelp
Lloyd D./Yelp
This kitschy diner boasts some of the best pancakes in the state! True to hotcake style, their cakes are fluffy on the inside and fried crispy on the outside. Seriously delicious.
Address: 223 S Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122
Junie Moon Cafe/Facebook
Junie Moon was recommended to us by one of our readers and now I can see why! This hidden gem in Union is the perfect spot to dine at if you’re in the mood for country cafe food in a cozy setting.
Address: 340 US-50 Union, MO 63084
Darren C./Yelp
Peculiar Drive In/Facebook
Though ownership has changed over the past 60 years, this establishment has always had one thing in common - darn good burgers. Stop by and try one for yourself.
Address: 159 Peculiar Dr. Peculiar, MO 64078
management/TripAdvisor
Jen M./Yelp
Even if you can’t spend the night at this adorable bed and breakfast, you can still enjoy an amazing meal at their homey restaurant.
Address: 179 MO-100 Hermann, MO 65041
White Rose Cafe/Facebook
Another amazing spot in Union is the White Rose Cafe. They’ve been around for over 75 years and serve breakfast all day.
Address: 208 E Main St. Union, MO 63084
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Address: 110 S 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201Address: 208 E Main St. Union, MO 63084Address: 179 MO-100 Hermann, MO 65041Address: 159 Peculiar Dr. Peculiar, MO 64078Address: 340 US-50 Union, MO 63084
