5 Best Cafes in Springfield MO
Updated 11 October 2026 · 20 cafes in Springfield MO considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks coffee shops and cafes in Springfield, MO by weighted Google rating, with a minimum of 300 reviews to qualify. 20 qualifying businesses were considered. It is aimed at people looking for a place to work, meet friends, grab breakfast or try a specialty drink. Each entry shows the business type, rating, listed hours, address and accessibility details. Ranking is by weighted rating, so businesses with more reviews carry more weight, and the notes come from what reviewers mention about drinks, seating and atmosphere.
#1
El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop
★ 4.8 (901 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop is a coffee shop on South Campbell Avenue with a 4.8 Google rating from 901 reviews. It opens at 6 am on weekdays, 7 am on Saturdays and 8 am on Sundays, and closes at 4 pm every day. Google lists outdoor seating, a drive-through, takeaway, breakfast and lunch, and a strong tea selection. Reviewers mention the Mexican breakfast, chilaquiles, churros and a friendly team. Some note it gets very busy on Saturday mornings.
Best for: Mexican breakfast and coffee
- Address
- 2462 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–4 pm; Mon 6 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 6 am–4 pm; Tue 6 am–4 pm; Wed 6 am–4 pm
#2
The Potter's House
★ 4.8 (399 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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The Potter's House is a coffee shop on South National Avenue rated 4.8 on Google from 399 reviews. It opens at 6 am Monday through Friday and closes at 10 pm on weeknights, with Saturday hours from 6 am to 6 pm and Sunday closed. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the Jackson latte, a London fog, matcha with lavender, and plenty of seats for quiet work. Study rooms can be reserved, which regulars point to as a plus.
Best for: Students and quiet work sessions
- Address
- 724 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–10 pm; Mon 6 am–10 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–10 pm; Tue 6 am–10 pm; Wed 6 am–10 pm
#3
Mudhouse Coffee Springfield
★ 4.7 (1,753 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Mudhouse Coffee Springfield is a coffee shop on South Avenue with a 4.7 Google rating from 1,753 reviews, the most of the cafes on this list. It opens at 7 am most days, closes at 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 pm on other days, and opens at 8 am on Sundays. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a wall of loose-leaf teas that can be brewed on the spot, a frozen coffee, and roomy seating.
Best for: Loose-leaf tea and roomy seating
- Address
- 323 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#4
College Street Café
★ 4.7 (922 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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College Street Café is a cafe at 1622 West College Street with a 4.7 Google rating from 922 reviews. It is open 6 am to 8 pm on weekdays, 7 am to 2 pm on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. Google lists breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, table service, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention Route 66 memorabilia on the walls, a handbreaded pork tenderloin sandwich, burgers, chili, and lemon meringue pie. One group of 14 said service stayed fast.
Best for: Route 66 breakfast and lunch
- Address
- 1622 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–8 pm; Mon 6 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–8 pm; Tue 6 am–8 pm; Wed 6 am–8 pm
#5
Dancing Mule Coffee Company
★ 4.7 (838 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Dancing Mule Coffee Company is a coffee shop on South Glenstone Avenue rated 4.7 on Google from 838 reviews. It opens at 6 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends, with closing at 7 pm on weekdays and 6 pm on weekends. Google lists a drive-through, dine-in seating, takeaway, Wi-Fi and a restroom, and describes the space as quiet and cozy. Reviewers mention a cappuccino they call excellent, jalapeno scones, and drive-through staff who suggest drinks. Some found the iced latte too milky.
Best for: Espresso drinks and a drive-through stop
- Address
- 1945 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65804, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–7 pm; Mon 6 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 6 am–7 pm; Tue 6 am–7 pm; Wed 6 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 cafes in Springfield 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
- El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop 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?
El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 901 reviews. The Potter's House is second at 4.8 from 399 reviews.
Which cafes in Springfield MO are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Potter's House, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop $10–20; College Street Café $10–20; Dancing Mule Coffee Company $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for El Cafecito - The Little Coffee Shop, College Street Café and Dancing Mule Coffee Company.
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