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Know Before You Go
To make the most of your visit to College Street Café in Springfield, Missouri in Springfield, Missouri, here are some things to know before you go.
Where is College Street Cafe located on Route 66?
College Street Cafe is located at 1622 W. College St. in Springfield, Missouri. The bright red and white checkerboard exterior sits right on the historic Route 66 alignment through Springfield, just west of the intersection with Kansas Expressway.
While in the area, check out more of the best attractions on Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri.
What are the hours?
Monday through Friday, College Street Cafe is open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cafe is closed on Sundays. Hours are subject to change, so confirm before visiting.
What is on the College Street Café menu?
College Street Cafe is a classic diner serving homestyle American meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu includes eggs, bacon, and potato combinations at breakfast, and burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, Philly cheesesteak, and meatloaf at lunch, served between slices of bread or open-face on a bed of mashed potatoes. Everything is hand-breaded fresh in house, including onion rings, mushrooms, and pork tenderloins.
The Early Bird Special is one of our picks of 66 Must-Eat Dishes on Route 66 and 15 Best Route 66 Foods to Eat in Missouri.
College Street Café Menu
Sample menu, subject to change.
Breakfast
Served 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Early Bird Specials
Available 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. only
- Special #1 (two eggs your way, choice of meat, hash browns, and toast)
- Special #2 (two eggs your way, choice of meat, and two silver dollar pancakes)
Breakfast Plates
- The Breakfast Plate (two eggs your way, hash browns, choice of toast or biscuits and gravy, and choice of three bacon slices, two sausage patties, or ham)
- Hand Breaded Country Fried Steak (two eggs your way, hash browns, and choice of toast or biscuits and gravy)
- Chicken Fried Chicken (two eggs, hash browns, and choice of toast or biscuits and gravy)
- Texas Ham (two eggs your way, hash browns, and choice of toast or biscuits and gravy)
- Potato Skillet Delight (ham, hash browns, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cheese, topped with eggs cooked your way; available in half or full)
- Breakfast Grande Burrito (eggs, peppers, onion, and cheese, served with hash browns)
- Breakfast Sandwich (choice of meat, egg, and cheese on white or wheat toast)
Omelets
Served with hash browns and choice of toast or biscuits and gravy
- Meat Lover Omelet
- Western Omelet
- Ham and Cheese Omelet
- Cheese Omelet
- Create Your Own Omelet
Side Orders
- French Toast
- Pancakes (single, short stack, or full stack)
- Biscuits and Country Gravy (half or full order)
- Oatmeal Bowl
À La Carte
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Ham
- Hash Browns
- Egg
- Side Gravy
Breakfast Drinks
- Coffee
- Milk
- Orange Juice
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
- Pepsi-Cola products
Lunch & Dinner
Burgers
Served with choice of potato salad, fries, or chips
- The Classic Single (add cheese)
- The Classic Double (add cheese)
- Hot Rod (pepper jack cheese and jalapeños)
- Big Wheel (half-pound patty with grilled onion, mushrooms, and bacon)
- GTO (classic cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and onion rings)
- Rolls Royce (triple bacon cheeseburger)
- T-Bird (topped with egg, bacon, and cheese)
- Mushroom Swiss
- Patty Melt
- Chili Cheeseburger
Appetizers
- Chili Cheese Fries
- Fried Mushrooms
- Onion Rings
- Fried Okra
- Chef Salad (half or full)
- Side Salad
Classic Diner Plates
- Open-Faced Meatloaf (with vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes)
- Open-Faced Roast Beef (with vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes)
- Meatloaf Plate (with vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes)
- Country Fried Steak Plate (with vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes)
- Hamburger Steak Plate (smothered in mushrooms, onions, and gravy, with vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes)
- Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders (served with French fries)
- Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich (served with French fries)
- Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich (served with French fries)
- Meatloaf Sandwich (served with French fries)
- Grilled Club Sandwich (served with French fries)
- BLT Fries
- Chili with Grilled Cheese
- Hillbilly Bombs (6 count)
Where can you park?
Plenty of parking is available in a shared lot with the Route 66 Car Museum.
Where to Stay Near College Street Café
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.
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.
Rest Haven Court
Rest Haven Court is a classic motor hotel in Springfield, Missouri. Look for the bright neon sign with the big neon arrow. It was erected in 1953!
Attractions Near College Street Café on Route 66
One of my favorite breakfasts on Route 66! I got there early for the early bird special with toast and hashbrowns – I love the variety! That with a cup of coffee was the perfect start to my day on the road. All of the staff were so friendly too.