5 Best Cafes in Columbia MO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 cafes in Columbia MO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers cafes in Columbia MO, ranked by weighted Google ratings from businesses with at least 300 reviews. 15 qualifying businesses were considered before the top five were chosen. It is useful for anyone looking for a place to get coffee, study, work or meet a friend. Each entry gives the category, rating, hours and address from the Google profile, along with what reviewers say about drinks, food, service and atmosphere. Cafe Poland by Iwona appears because it is on this ranked list, even though Google files it as a Polish restaurant. The order reflects the ranking.
#1
Cafe Poland by Iwona
★ 4.9 (853 Google reviews)Polish restaurant
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Listed on Google as a Polish restaurant rather than a cafe, Cafe Poland by Iwona is at 807 Locust St in Columbia. It has a 4.9 rating from 853 reviews and is open Thursday through Sunday. Reviewers mention an iced mocha, hazelnut crepes and potato and bacon pierogis, and they describe a welcoming atmosphere. Several note that the staff were kind and personable, which made the visit feel like a relaxed meal with friends.
Best for: Crepes and a sit-down coffee break
- Address
- 807 Locust St, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:45 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun 11:30 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#2
The Grind Coffee House - North
★ 4.8 (614 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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The Grind Coffee House - North is a coffee shop at 2601 Rangeline St in Columbia, rated 4.8 from 614 Google reviews. It opens at 5:30 am on weekdays and closes at 8 pm, with weekend hours from 6:30 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention quick, professional service, a coffee blend they found fabulous and an iced blueberry peach green tea lemonade. Some describe the indoor area as cramped, and one reviewer raised a concern about a drive-through charge.
Best for: Fast coffee and drive-through orders
- Address
- 2601 Rangeline St #101, Columbia, MO 65202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–8 pm; Mon 5:30 am–8 pm; Sat 6:30 am–6 pm; Sun 6:30 am–6 pm; Thu 5:30 am–8 pm; Tue 5:30 am–8 pm; Wed 5:30 am–8 pm
#3
Beet Box
★ 4.8 (396 Google reviews)Middle Eastern restaurant$10–20 per person
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Beet Box is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 602 Fay St in Columbia, priced between $10 and $20, with a 4.8 rating from 396 Google reviews. Google lists it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a coffee and espresso menu, takeaway and outdoor seating. Reviewers praise the black garlic biscuit breakfast sandwich, the za'atar fries and the chicken shawarma breakfast burrito. Several mention fresh baked goods and a small shaded patio.
Best for: Breakfast sandwiches and espresso
- Address
- 602 Fay St, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 10 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue 8 am–2 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#4
Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown
★ 4.7 (1,163 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown is a coffee shop at 24 S 9th St in Columbia, with a $1 to $10 price range and a 4.7 rating from 1,163 Google reviews. It is open daily from 6 am to 6 pm, with Sunday starting at 6:30 am. Google lists great coffee and tea selections, outdoor seating and delivery, and the space suits laptop work. Reviewers mention study sessions, friendly baristas and the avocado sandwich.
Best for: Laptop work and coffee breaks
- Address
- 24 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 6:30 am–6 pm; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#5
Lakota Coffee Company - South
★ 4.7 (683 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Lakota Coffee Company - South is at 3111 Green Meadows Way in Columbia, with a 4.7 rating from 683 Google reviews. Hours run from 6 am to 8 pm, with Sunday opening at 6:30 am. Reviewers mention a large menu that includes tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks, a matcha latte and staff who will make a custom drink. Some say the patio and the quick lunch and happy hour options were appealing. One reviewer reported a drink that did not match a previous order.
Best for: Specialty drinks and happy hour
- Address
- 3111 Green Meadows Way, Columbia, MO 65203, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–8 pm; Mon 6 am–8 pm; Sat 6 am–8 pm; Sun 6:30 am–8 pm; Thu 6 am–8 pm; Tue 6 am–8 pm; Wed 6 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 cafes in Columbia MO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Cafe Poland by Iwona ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 853 reviews. The Grind Coffee House - North is second at 4.8 from 614 reviews.
Which cafes in Columbia MO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cafe Poland by Iwona, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Beet Box $10–20; Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Beet Box.
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