Glenn's Cafe

Glenn's Cafe Glenn's Cafe From sometime around 1939 a small gas station diner on the side of what was then Highway 40 (today’s Business Loop) held the name Glenn’s Cafe.
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Originally opened by Glenn Purdy and his wife Tilley, it enjoyed a 40+ year run at that location, starting as little more than a diner but graduating to more substantial cooking, Glenn’s and it’s eponymous sign became a favorite of weary travelers and local families alike. In the early 80′s the business, and sign, were purchased by Stephen Cupp and then moved in 1988 to downtown Columbia for the f

irst time to the corner of 9th and Cherry Streets, in what is now the Kaldi’s Coffee building where it remained with an ever growing New Orleans’ influence. Those with a good enough memory have long tried to forget the last Mardi Gras they spent there! In 2002 Glenn’s closed it’s doors and many thought they’d seen the last of the Columbia ledgend. A trip to the South side of Columbia and then to the Virgin Islands for Steve before being headhunted, out of the sunshine and back to Boonville, for another incarnation of Glenn’s inside the Hotel Fredeick begining in 2006 brings us almost up to date. In the summer of 2013 Steve made the move to become Food and Beverage director at The Tiger Hotel back in Columbia and brought with him the Glenn’s Cafe name and of course the beloved original sign.

Pour some sugar on me.... check out our weekly dessert features
09/08/2026

Pour some sugar on me.... check out our weekly dessert features

09/04/2026

What do you want to do this weekend?

See you for brunch on Monday!
09/03/2026

See you for brunch on Monday!

08/27/2026

Some say they don't go together, but those people have no taste - Chicken and Waffles.

08/11/2026

Sizzling shrimp, creamy grits, and a little Southern charm - Shrimp & Grits

08/03/2026

Come closer, we've got something to say!

COMO Restaurant Week is here -- come see us and try our special Prix-Fixe menu.

Some things never go out of style.
07/28/2026

Some things never go out of style.

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite - COMO Restaurant Week is just around the corner!
07/23/2026

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite - COMO Restaurant Week is just around the corner!

Southern sweets, sips, and smiles on the menu for dessert
07/13/2026

Southern sweets, sips, and smiles on the menu for dessert

Glenn's best of Columbia bartender finalist Allie Crow. Serving up drinks with precision and style!
07/08/2026

Glenn's best of Columbia bartender finalist Allie Crow. Serving up drinks with precision and style!

Address

29 S 8th Street
Columbia, MO
65201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+15734477100

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