What’s better than Sunday morning brunch? Care for a mimosa? Iced latte? Eggs, bacon and sausage? How about some local pastries? Perhaps a little hair of the dog to stave off the Saturday night spins? Or maybe start your morning right with fruit and a fresh-pressed juice. Either way, make the most important meal of the day also the most delicious with Columbia’s very own “Breakfast Club.”
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Highlights
Big Mama’s Cafe
American, Breakfast
$-$$
It might not look like much from the outside, but upon entering the doors at Big Mama’s Cafe, you’re immediately met with friendly faces and a cozy sense of belonging. A family-owned establishment, Big Mama’s serves up traditional breakfast platters, with specialties such as the “Big Mama’s Fresh” (breaded tenderloin served with two eggs, hash browns and gravy) and the “Country-Fried Skillet” (country-fried steak covered with cheese and topped with two eggs and gravy, served with a biscuit on the side).
Ellianna’s Donut Shop
Donuts, Pastries
$
No time to sit down for breakfast? Stop by Ellianna’s for a freshly made donut, croissant, kolache or biscuit — better yet, why not try them all? The ultimate any-timeof-day treat, nothing beats a frosted donut covered in rainbow sprinkles paired with chocolate milk. Grab a few for yourself or bring a box to work to make up for the fact that you were running late!
Sage
Cafe, Brunch
$-$$
Enjoy a cup of coffee alongside sweet and savory pastries, perfect for a relaxed morning bite. Sage, which recently celebrated two years in business, brings innovative takes on traditional croissants, muffins, cinnamon rolls and drinks. Flavors run wild — lavender-honey scones, tomato-pesto cruffins, strawberry matcha — so take a trip downtown for your new favorite cafe.
Fretboard Cafe
Coffee, Organic
$
Slip into this hidden gem tucked in the Arts District. The curated selection of house-roasted espresso, homemade scones and cozy sofas will surely soothe your morning headache. Snuggle up with a book, play a game from their stash with friends or, if you’re a stroller, peruse the vinyls next door and take a mural walk. If the Missouri heat is behaving itself, photosynthesize outside and delight in people-watching with your smooth espresso or tea. If compelled, join every third Friday for the namesake open-mic night.
Full Guide
| Acola Coffee Co. Coffee $-$$ | Just Love Coffee Cafe Cafe, Breakfast, Pastries $-$$ | Truman’s Bar & Grill American, Comfort $$ |
| Addison’s South Sunday Brunch, Cajun $$-$$$ | La Calle 8 Coffee, Latin-inspired $ | Ernie’s Cafe & Steakhouse Grill, Comfort, Retro $$ |
| B&B Bagel Company Bagels, Deli $ | Lakota Coffee Lattes, Sodas, Mochas $ | Goldie’s Bagels Bagels, Deli $ |
| Beet Box Brunch, Middle-Eastern $-$$ | Love Coffee Cafe, Pastries $ | Irene’s Mexican, Barbecue, Weekend Brunch $$-$$$ |
| Bertha’s Beans Cat Cafe Coffee, Tea $ | Nourish Cafe & Market Smoothies, Scrambles, Juices $$ | JJ’s Cafe American, Comfort $$ |
| Broadway Brewery Brunch, Farm-to-Table $$-$$$ | Room 38 Sunday Brunch, Bottomless Mimosas $$-$$$ | Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co. Southern, Brunch $$ |
| Broadway Diner Comfort, “The Stretch” $ | Shortwave Coffee Cafe, Pastries $ | Perche Creek Cafe Classic Breakfast $$ |
| Cafe Berlin Brunch, Breakfast Burritos $$ | Sophia’s Italian, Sunday Brunch $$$ | Uprise Bakery Cafe, Sandwiches $ |
| Dive Bar American, Weekend Brunch $$ | The Grind Coffee House Coffee Shop, Cozy $ | Wynnsome Cake & Tea Sweet Treats, Teas $ |
| JoJo’s Biscuit Company Modern, Breakfast, Biscuits $$ | Toasty Goat Coffee Co. Roastery $ |
