The European

Springfield, Missouri

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The European in Springfield, Missouri, is a scratch-made kitchen on Park Central Square serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, gourmet desserts, and Lavazza espresso drinks in a historic location. Opened in 2014, the café features pink walls, greenery, and a modern-meets-old-world atmosphere that makes it the perfect addition to any Route 66 road trip itinerary.

Breakfast options include the Cacio e Pepe Scramble Bowl with Romano cheese, cheddar, bacon, black pepper, house-baked sourdough, and whipped butter; a Roasted Tomato and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich with local pasture-raised scrambled eggs, avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, and house garlic mayo; and a Banana Bread French Toast with vanilla crème, bananas, and paper-thin Belgian dark chocolate.

For lunch, the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich comes on a house-baked potato and cheddar bun with cucumbers, mustard, spring mix, and garlic mayo, and the Harvest Salad features organic spring mix, apples, toasted pecans, sweet potatoes, feta, and orange vinaigrette.

The coffee menu covers all the standards—espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino—with house-made syrups and non-dairy milk options available. Signature drinks include the Chocolate Malted Latte and the Crème Brûlée Breve Latte, finished with a layer of crackable caramelized sugar. Pair your drink with a pastry or dessert: croissants, macarons, Tiramisu Cake, Passionfruit Cheesecake, or the popular Ferrero Rocher Cake, a hazelnut sponge layered with Nutella buttercream and topped with a Ferrero Rocher candy.

The European Café is well situated for a breakfast stop before visiting the History Museum on the Square, taking a coffee break after snapping photos at the Birthplace of Route 66 Monument, or grabbing lunch before continuing your exploration of all the sites on Springfield Route 66.

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The European

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105 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO 65806

Hours:

7:30 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Saturday – Sunday)

Cost:

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Phone Number:

(417) 986-4646

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Exterior green marble walls and logo at The European in Springfield, Missouri
Ferrero Rocher Cake and crème brûlée breve latte at The European in Springfield, Missouri

Know Before You Go

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

Where is The European located?

The European is located at 105 Park Central Square in Springfield, Missouri. It sits directly on Park Central Square and Historic Route 66.

What are the opening hours?

The European is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, it opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m. Hours are subject to change, so check their website or social media before visiting.

Where can you park?

Plenty of free street parking, free parking lots, and paid lots are available surrounding the restaurant and square. 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.

What is on The European menu?

The European serves Italian Lavazza espresso alongside savory and sweet pastries, cupcakes, cookies, and tarts, all made from scratch. The full menu also includes breakfast and lunch items.

The European Menu

Sample menu, subject to change.

Lite Breakfast

  • Strawberry Lemon Parfait (Greek yogurt, lemon curd, strawberry dust, nut and seed granola, and strawberries; sub house-made coconut-lavender yogurt)
  • Sunrise Porridge (oats, barley, quinoa, milk, candied orange, and granola; sub organic almond milk)
  • Avocado Toast (house-baked sourdough, mashed avocado, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, feta, and organic spring mix; add local pasture-raised poached egg)
  • Toast & Jam (sourdough or challah toast, whipped honey butter, and choice of house-made raspberry or blueberry jam)

Breakfast Sandwiches

  • Egg and Cheese (two local pasture-raised scrambled eggs, grass-fed cheddar, and house garlic mayo; add local sausage or bacon)
  • Roasted Tomato and Avocado (local pasture-raised scrambled eggs, avocado, roasted cherry tomatoes, and house garlic mayo)
  • Bacon and Egg (one local pasture-raised over medium egg, bacon, organic spring mix, and house garlic mayo)

Breakfast

  • Breakfast Bowl (golden potatoes, local sausage, grass-fed cheddar, bell pepper crème fraîche, and local pasture-raised eggs; add avocado)
  • Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl (diced sweet potatoes, feta cheese, bacon chimichurri, and local pasture-raised eggs; add avocado)
  • Cacio e Pepe Scramble Bowl (four scrambled eggs, Romano cheese, cheddar, bacon, black pepper, house-baked sourdough, and whipped butter)
  • Eggs & Bacon (two pasture-raised eggs, two slices of bacon, potatoes, house-baked sourdough or challah, whipped butter, and choice of house-made jam; swap bacon for avocado to make it vegetarian)
  • Shakshuka (fire roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, harissa, feta, two poached eggs, chimichurri, and house-baked toast)
  • Eggs Benedict (sourdough toast, two pasture-raised poached eggs, arugula, and house-made hollandaise; choice of local ham, smoked salmon, or avocado)

Sweet Menu

  • Strawberry Pancakes (ricotta pancakes, vanilla mascarpone cream, macerated strawberries, and strawberry dust)
  • Chocolate Pancakes (ricotta pancakes, chocolate sauce, candied pecans, and toasted honey sea salt marshmallows)
  • Banana Bread French Toast (banana bread french toast, vanilla crème, bananas, and paper-thin Belgian dark chocolate)
  • Simply Good Pancakes (ricotta pancakes, maple syrup, and salted honey whipped butter)
  • Simply Good French Toast (challah french toast, maple syrup, and salted honey whipped butter)
  • Eggs & Pancakes (ricotta pancakes, maple syrup, honey whipped butter, two pasture-raised eggs, and two slices of bacon)

Sandwiches

Served with choice of side salad or potato chips

  • BLT (house-baked challah, tomato jam, organic spring mix, bacon, pickled red onions, and house garlic mayo)
  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich (house-baked potato and cheddar bun, cucumbers, chicken schnitzel, mustard, spring mix, and garlic mayo)
  • Chicken Pesto Panini (house-baked focaccia, roasted chicken breast, kale, pesto, tomato jam, and Havarti cheese)
  • Ham & Cheese Panini (house-baked focaccia, local ham, Havarti cheese, house garlic mayo, and romesco)

Salads

Add roasted chicken or chicken schnitzel to any salad

  • Harvest Salad (organic spring mix, apples, toasted pecans, sweet potatoes, feta, and orange vinaigrette)
  • Kale Caesar Salad (romaine, kale, shaved cheese, avocado, croutons, and Caesar dressing)
  • Grain Salad (organic spring mix, grains, roasted carrots, tomato, cranberries, pickled onions, and balsamic vinaigrette)

Drinks

  • Coffee
    • Espresso
    • Cortado
    • Americano
    • Cappuccino
    • Latte
    • Cold Brew
    • Drip
    • Shared Drip
  • Signature Coffee
    • Chocolate Malted Latte
    • Crème Brûlée Breve Latte
  • Tea Lattes
    • Matcha Latte
    • Chai Latte
    • Turmeric Chai
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Soda
    • Ginger Black Pepper
    • Hibiscus
    • Passionfruit
  • Fresh Juice
    • pineapple, carrot, turmeric, and lemon
    • apple, pear, mint, and lemon
    • lemon, honey, ginger, orange, and pineapple
  • Lemonade
    • Blueberry Lavender
    • Passionfruit
  • Tea
    • Earl Grey
    • English Breakfast
    • Jasmine Green
    • Peach Blossom
    • Mint Green
    • Chamomile Medley
    • Peppermint Rooibos
  • Iced Tea
    • Earl Grey
    • Peach Blossom
  • Add-Ons
    • Non-dairy milk (oat or almond)
    • House syrups (vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, honey lavender, mocha, crème brûlée)
    • Sugar-free syrups (vanilla, caramel)

Bakery & Pastries

  • Plain Croissant
  • Chocolate Croissant
  • Cardamom Buns
  • Cherry Kolache
  • Assorted Pastries
  • Macarons
  • Lemon Tart
  • Berry Tart
  • Chocolate Caramel Tart
  • Ferrero Rocher Cake
  • Bird’s Milk
  • Tiramisu
  • Mousse Cake
  • Opera Cake
  • Assorted Cakes
  • Quiche
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Challah

Where to Stay Near The European

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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