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.

We'll be open normal hours all weekend! Stop in and sip on something worth celebrating🍹
07/01/2026

We'll be open normal hours all weekend! Stop in and sip on something worth celebrating🍹

TGIF - Thank Glenn's It's Friday
06/26/2026

TGIF - Thank Glenn's It's Friday

06/25/2026

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Blackened Redfish - seasoned with our signature blackening spice served on a bed of cheesy grits
06/24/2026

Blackened Redfish - seasoned with our signature blackening spice served on a bed of cheesy grits

Vibes for your dinner on the patio
06/19/2026

Vibes for your dinner on the patio

It's spritz season - which one are you?✨
06/15/2026

It's spritz season - which one are you?✨

The Groth Wine Dinner is less than a week away -- book your table today
06/11/2026

The Groth Wine Dinner is less than a week away -- book your table today

Four courses, four Groth wine pairings, one night - the Groth Wine Dinner🍷Reservations open now
06/03/2026

Four courses, four Groth wine pairings, one night - the Groth Wine Dinner🍷
Reservations open now

We're open all day on Monday! Come see us or make a reservation.
05/22/2026

We're open all day on Monday! Come see us or make a reservation.

May 5, aka Cinco de Mayo, is our next Dinner & Wine Series! Menu highlights include oxtail raviolo, a ceviche tostada, f...
05/02/2026

May 5, aka Cinco de Mayo, is our next Dinner & Wine Series! Menu highlights include oxtail raviolo, a ceviche tostada, fried ice cream, and more with 4 wine pairings from Mexico!

Make a reservation today: https://bit.ly/4eHrJCA

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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