5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Columbia MO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 cafes in Downtown, Columbia MO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers coffee shops in and around Downtown Columbia, Missouri, drawn from Google's coffee shop category. The businesses are ordered by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews, so a high score with many reviews ranks above a high score with few. Twelve qualifying businesses were considered. Hours, addresses and accessibility details come from Google listings, and the review notes summarise what past customers have written. Check the shop's own page for current menus and prices before you visit.
#1
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, Suite 101, rated 4.8 from 614 Google reviews. Hours run from 5:30 am to 8 pm on weekdays and from 6:30 am to 6 pm on weekends. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers praise quick, professional service and a coffee blend they found very good, and they mention a drive-thru option. Some reviewers were less happy, describing a cramped indoor space, an unpleasant smell and tables that were not clean, and one reported being overcharged.
Best for: Quick coffee and drive-thru 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
#2
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 at 24 S 9th St and carries a Google price range of $1 to $10. It is rated 4.7 from 1,163 Google reviews and opens daily from 6 am, closing at 6 pm. The listing notes outdoor seating, dine-in and takeaway, good coffee and tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a space good for working on a laptop. Reviewers describe friendly staff, efficient service and sustainability reminders around the shop, and one reviewer rated the avocado sandwich highly.
Best for: Studying, working and casual meetups
- 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
#3
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 and is rated 4.7 from 683 Google reviews. It is open daily from 6 am, closing at 8 pm, with Sunday opening at 6:30 am. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a large menu with tea and alcoholic options, a matcha latte praised for its sweetness, and staff who will make a drink from a vague request. One reviewer said a drink tasted different from the one they ordered the day before.
Best for: Custom drinks and a late patio visit
- 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
#4
Acola Coffee Company
★ 4.7 (425 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Acola Coffee Company is at 300 N 10th St, Suite 100, rated 4.7 from 425 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe the room as open, bright and spacious, with plants, natural light and wood, and say it suits getting work done. They praise a hot vanilla latte, a crepe and an oat milk hot chocolate, and one noted gluten-free options.
Best for: Long work sessions in a bright room
- Address
- 300 N 10th St Ste 100, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–2 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#5
Toasty Goat Coffee Co.
★ 4.7 (335 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Toasty Goat Coffee Co. is at 515 S Scott Blvd, Suite 101, Columbia, with a Google price range of $10 to $20. It is rated 4.7 from 335 Google reviews and open Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm, closed on Sundays. The listing notes outdoor seating, breakfast, dessert, Wi-Fi, a restroom, and descriptions such as cozy, quiet and trendy. Reviewers mention a cortado, a cardamom latte, a chai latte, a London fog, and cookies, along with a welcoming staff and a pay-it-forward board.
Best for: Cortados and cozy work sessions
- Address
- 515 S Scott Blvd Ste 101, Columbia, MO 65203, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 cafes in Downtown, Columbia MO with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. 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
- Toasty Goat Coffee Co. takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- 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?
The Grind Coffee House - North ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 614 reviews. Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown is second at 4.7 from 1,163 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Columbia MO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Grind Coffee House - North, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Lakota Coffee Company - Downtown $1–10; Toasty Goat Coffee Co. $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Toasty Goat Coffee Co..
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