Civil Kitchen

Springfield, Missouri

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Civil Kitchen brings a fresh approach to comfort food right on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. The menu draws on Southern and Midwestern influences, putting a modern spin on familiar favorites, like seafood beignets, a signature chicken and waffles, banh mi tacos, and a buffalo cauliflower wrap, all made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Wash your meal down with one of 28 beers on tap, a glass of wine, or a hand-crafted cocktail or mocktail, and save room for the Ooey Gooey Buttercake Ice Cream Sandwich for dessert.

Dine inside or take a seat on one of two patios overlooking Park Central Square or Route 66. Civil Kitchen sits just up the street from the Birthplace Plaza and around the corner from the History Museum on the Square, making it the perfect place to stop for a meal while you’re exploring the Birthplace of Route 66.

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Civil Kitchen

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Address:

107 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806

Hours:

11 am – 9 pm (Tuesday – Thursday, Sunday)
11 am – 12 am (Friday – Saturday)
Closed (Monday)

Cost:

$$

Phone Number:

(417) 501-8456

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Banh mi tacos with sweet and savory pork belly, spring mix, sriracha mayo, pickled carrots, and fruit pico on flour tortillas at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
Mocktail in a mason jar at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
Indoor brick bar at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
Interior dining room with wood and iron tables, a tin ceiling and green walls at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
Menu on the table at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
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Exterior building of Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
View of the patio and Park Central Square at Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri
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Exterior building and a Route 66 street sign of Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri

Know Before You Go

To make the most of your visit to Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri, here are some things to know before you go.

Where is Civil Kitchen located on Route 66?

Civil Kitchen is located at 107 Park Central Square in Springfield, Missouri. It is right off Park Central Square and Birthplace Plaza.

What are the restaurant’s hours?

Civil Kitchen is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am to midnight; and Sunday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Hours can change, so it’s worth confirming before you visit.

Where can you park?

Plenty of free street parking, free parking lots, and paid lots are available near the restaurant. Read street signs when parking, as spots may be closed for special events, restricted, or time-restricted during business hours. Many spots have a two-hour limit weekday mornings and afternoons.

Do you need a reservation?

Reservations are not required, but Civil Kitchen does accept them. You can book through their website at civilkitchen.com or call ahead.

What is on the Civil Kitchen Menu?

Civil Kitchen focuses on scratch-made comfort food, with a menu inspired by the owner’s background in civil engineering and a love for comforting meals. Menu items include burgers, chicken and waffles, tacos, salmon, pork belly, salads, and desserts like an ooey gooey butter cake ice cream sandwich and brownies over ice cream.

Civil Kitchen Menu

Sample menu, subject to change.

Appetizers

  • Truffle Shuffle Straws (house fries topped with white truffle oil, bleu cheese, bacon, and chives)
  • Crack Bread (toasted french bread stuffed with herbs and melted cheese, served with maple balsamic)
  • Colossal Onion Rings (housemade, craft beer battered onion rings with sriracha mayo)
  • Seafood Beignets (shrimp, white fish, cream cheese, and red onion, hand battered and served with honey habanero and blueberry ketchup)
  • Whipped Feta Dip (with olive oil and pickled tomatoes, served with fresh veggies and pita)
  • Dry Rubbed Wings (eight dry-rubbed wings with brown sugar house seasoning and choice of sauce)
  • Tuna Poke (yellowfin tuna, sriracha mayo, avocado, and fresh pickled cucumber on toast points)

Sandwiches & Wraps

Served with choice of side. Gluten-free bun or vegan patty available as a substitute.

  • Smash Burger (two patties on a brioche bun with tomato, pickles, onion, and choice of cheese)
  • Southwest Steak Wrap (seasoned steak tips, spring mix, fresh black bean and corn pico, cheddar cheese, and sriracha mayo)
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich (crispy hand-breaded chicken on toasted brioche with tomato, onion, pickle, choice of cheese, and sriracha mayo)
  • C.B.A. Wrap (grilled or fried chicken breast with spring mix, avocado, thick-cut bacon, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, and zesty chimichurri mayo)
  • Panko Fish Sandwich (panko-breaded white fish, spring mix tossed in orange vinaigrette, lemon tartar sauce, and choice of cheese)
  • Seoul Fried Chicken Sandwich (crispy hand-breaded chicken on toasted brioche with homemade Korean-style slaw and truffle mayo)
  • The Blue Goat Burger (two patties with house blue goat cheese spread, thick-cut bacon, pickled tomatoes, and spring mix)
  • Civil Burger (two patties with civil sauce, thick-cut bacon, american cheese, pickle, and onion relish)
  • Breakfast Burger (two patties, fried egg, thick-cut bacon, and american cheese on a signature waffle with choice of sauce)
  • Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap (cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce with celery, red onion, spring mix, pickled tomato, and ranch (substitute chicken for cauliflower available)

Soups & Salads

Add-ons available: chicken, steak tip, salmon, or tuna

  • Soup of the Moment (ask your server for the current selection (cup or bowl)
  • Black N’ Bleu (blackened steak tips, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion, pickled carrots, and house orange vinaigrette)
  • Rockin’ the Beet (beets, goat cheese, candied pecans, white truffle oil, and maple balsamic)
  • Date N’ Apple (caramelized date syrup, fresh apple slices, thick-cut bacon bits, candied pecans, and goat cheese with maple balsamic)
  • Civil Salad (fire roasted corn, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and choice of dressing)

Entrees

  • Civil Kitchen Chicken & Waffles (crispy hand-breaded chicken served with a signature waffle and choice of sauce)
  • Maple Bourbon Glazed Petit Filet (three steak medallions on a bed of mashed potatoes with crisp brussels sprouts)
  • Hand Breaded Chicken Strips (crispy hand-breaded chicken with house fries, flash fried kale, and choice of sauce)
  • Blackened Atlantic Salmon (blackened atlantic salmon with mashed potatoes and pesto cashew cauliflower)
  • Banh Mi Tacos (sweet and savory pork belly, spring mix, sriracha mayo, pickled carrots, and fruit pico on flour tortillas)
  • Gochu Glazed Ahi Tuna (gochu glazed yellowfin tuna with mashed potatoes and honey chili broccoli)
  • BBQ Pork Belly (thick-sliced pork belly with ozark hash (apple, thick-cut bacon, sweet potato, roasted corn) and civil sauce)
  • Fish Tacos (panko-breaded white fish, fresh cabbage, and pickled carrots tossed in avocado ranch on flour tortillas, served with hot honey)

Sauces

Sriracha Mayo, Maple Bourbon Syrup, Blueberry Ketchup, Honey Habanero Syrup, Maple Balsamic, Civil Sauce, Truffle Mayo, Cinnamon Vanilla Syrup, Gochu Sauce, Hot Honey, Ranch, Hot Sauce

Desserts

  • Ooey Gooey Buttercake Ice Cream Sandwich (two slices of house ooey gooey buttercake folded over two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream)
  • The Evil Twin (two slices of house brownies folded over two scoops of chocolate ice cream)
  • Root Beer Float (choice of root beer, Coca-Cola, or Dr. Pepper, boozy float upgrade available)

Sides

  • Mac & Cheese
  • Flash Fried Kale
  • Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
  • Gochu Slaw
  • House Fries
  • Crisp Brussels Sprouts
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Steamed Parmesan Broccoli
  • Premium Sides:
    • Honey Chili Broccoli
    • Ozark Hash
    • Loaded Brussels
    • Pesto Cashew Cauliflower
    • Truffle Shuffle Straws
    • Side Salad
    • Soup of the Moment

Where to Stay Near Civil Kitchen in Springfield, Missouri

Complete your travel itinerary and get a good night’s rest on your road trip with a stay at one of these Springfield, Missouri hotels near Route 66.

Hotel Vandivort

Hotel Vandivort is a high-end boutique hotel located in a former Masonic temple just off Park Central Square, making it convenient to dining, shopping, entertainment, and Route 66 attractions. The hotel decor mixes vintage and industrial elements to offer a unique backdrop to your stay. Upgrade your experience to suite with a kitchenette, balcony, or fireplace.

Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven

After a day behind the wheel, stopping at all of the Mother Road’s iconic roadside attractions, museums, restaurants, and more, a good shower and a comfy bed is always a welcome sight. Take that and add modern amenities, vintage charm, and a touch of Elvis, and you have the Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven motel in Springfield, Missouri. Book a stay in the iconic Elvis Suite for a unique night!

Rockwood Motor Court

Rockwood Motor Court opened as a Tourist Camp in 1929, just three years after Route 66 was commissioned. Renovated in 2019, you’ll enjoy clean and comfortable rooms themed to eras of Route 66 with vintage décor, furniture, and memorabilia.

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