“Acola is a little coffee shop in Columbia, MO, but it is also so much more. I feel an incredible emotional response when I walk into this place. It is warm, life-giving, homey, and my soul is at peace with the natural lighting and plants as well as the wooden decor and many nooks/crannies I can find to hide away.Don’t just take my word for it, look at the pictures below. Also, I highly recommend the pistacho latte with oat milk!“
“I love this place ❤️ Nate and Danelle are some of the coolest people we know!! Beautiful coffee shop, good place to relax and talk with a friend! No vegan foods YET lol but one of the cashiers is newly vegan and so helpful with any questions we have!! Beautiful environment with delicious drinks.“
“Love to support a business with a community- and disability-centered vision put into practice with excellent results!London fog was yummy. Apple walnut salad w/balsamic was A+. Great prices. Excellent and kind, friendly service. Very welcoming. Loved the apparel , so got this cute pink T, too. Love this place. Looking forward to my next visit already.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free brownie, gluten free sandwich bread“
“I went here based on a recommendation from a co-worker who told me that these guys put Harry's out of business. While I don't know if that's true, they had a very large selection. It was so good that after taking the kids here one Saturday morning, we have made Saturday morning donuts a tradition.“
“Cute cat Cafe near downtown Columbia! $12 for a whole hour and many cats to pet and play with. As a bonus, they are all adoptable. They also have some board games and books to read and a small cafe menu with drinks and pastries to choose from. A great place for any cat lover to check out!“
“I cannot say enough good things about the food at The Syrian Kitchen. From the Babaganoush to the lamb kebabs to the rice. Everything is delicious and I keep wanting more and more. I have not been in the restaurant yet, I've just ordered to go but it is high on my priority list. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!“
“Lakota is reliably the best coffee in Columbia. They have a lot of options and are able to able to customize your drink quite a bit. They regularly change their specials, so check in occasionally to see what they come up with! My personal favorite order is a mocha hot/Frappuccino with raspberry.“
“we got boba and sushi, and both enjoyed our orders! we tried the kenko milk yes and honey tea, and both were very good - the boba was well cooked, and the tea was flavorful without being overly sweet. the milk tea was affordable too, although i was surprised that there was an upcharge for boba. we also tried the fox roll, which was amazing! in the roll, i enjoyed the tempura crunch paired with the smoked salmon, avocado and shrimp. the prices are reasonable too!“
“First time I’ve been here and it was a great experience! I got a milk tea which was delicious and some Philly rolls which were also great. From the time I ordered at the kiosk to when I walked out the door with my order was probably only 10 minutes and that was with only one lady working. The price was also very reasonable. Highly recommend!“
“I love short wave!! I graduated but spent a lot of years studying and in my opinion they have the best matcha (if anybody knows what they use please let me know). Great service, everybody's so friendly. And a great atmosphere for studying.“
“Me and my Boyfriend have been coming to this location for a while, and we love it! The food is always good and fresh, the staff is as friendly as can be, and the speed is amazing. Anytime I can, I come to this cafe for breakfast and lunch!Dietary restrictions: They were great about adhering to my allergy. They made sure no cross contamination happened once I let them know!“
“Fantastic Coffee Shop where I can enjoy my 2nd Coffee in the mornings. 2nd Coffee here gives me CIVILITY for the rest of the day. VERY NICE Environment, Great Coffees, Wonderful Creative Individuals Preparing each servings, Delicious Pastries from next door. Exceptional. THANK YOU . . .“
“My coworkers and I had a business breakfast there last week and it was nice. There was a table full of old men having breakfast and you could tell it was a regular thing for them and they reminded me of my Grampy and his old guy buddies at Mel's cafe and it was just touching. RIP Lt. Col. John Lee “
“Such a wonderful coffee spot! Stopped in indecisive and asked for a recommendation. Ended up with a great drink from the barista. She was very friendly and helpful and was insistent that if I didn't care for the beverage she'd happily make me something else. It was great and I will definitely be back!“
“I didn't really get a chance to try any of the foods I did see but they looked amazing so I gave it a 3 out of 5 just based on appearance I'm sure it was really good but the staff and the atmosphere was unlike anything I've ever seen or experienced everything was so neat and organized with plenty of seating! The coffees were outta this world, the young man who made the coffees also created the website so not only is he good at making coffees but he is also very smart and very well spoken! I really recommend this awesome coffee house to anyone trying to have themselves a nice drink and just sit back and relax!Parking: Don't park across the street at the carwash lolWheelchair accessibility: The while establishment is on ground level with no stairs“
“This place is awesome. I've checked out several coffee shops across the region, and Shortwave stands out for having incredible coffee, tea, and the perfect ambience for studying and hanging. I definitely enjoy the jazzy atmosphere and chill vibes for getting some work done or catching up with a friend. The moroccan mint ice tea was super good as well.“
“this place is absolutely so amazing I definitely recommend coming here! The workers are so friendly and welcoming and their service is always a 10/10 and the food/drinks are amazing. When I walk In it’s always so calming, I definitely recommend visiting!! (Some recommendations are the Mac n cheese, lemonades, teas, smoothies, or any of their coffees)“
“I’ve always had great service with this Starbucks nothing to complain about the baristas/staff have always been super nice I usually go through the drive through and I go with my grandpa we went one day and we have seen this staff before and he was hesitant on taking our order because he was asking him (my grandpa) if he was james? and he kept repeating the same question over and over again we finally got our order in then we pulled up to the window and he was flirting with my grandpa asking him if he had a wife and if he had a brother and what is brother did and his name I think that’s very unprofessional my grandpa is 76 he just wants his coffee not to be flirted with I just thought I should share this story because it’s uncomfortable to be asked such personal questions I do not know the baristas names but he had makeup on his face again I love this Starbucks but that encounter we had was just straight up weird“
“The girl behind the counter was really helpful at helping me decide what I wanted to drink. They made it quickly and it was just what I wanted. Thank you.Kid-friendliness: They have a few kid drinks.Parking: They have a little parking lot.Dietary restrictions: They have lots of options to choose from.“
“I love it here, every time I go in the employees greet me with a smile and no matter how busy they get I still feel like they care. I especially appreciate the young man that takes my order in the afternoons, he’s funny and service is always quick. Overall, love the staff and will always recommend this place to friends and family!Kid-friendliness: Staff are always kind and understanding kids, even recommending children’s drinks or ways to get fun drinks without all the caffeine.“
“I recently tried Scooter's Coffee for the first time, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! With Starbucks under construction, I was in need of a local frappe fix and stumbled upon Scooter's Coffee on Google. I decided to give it a shot, and I'm so glad I did. Their frappees are fantastic! In fact, I found myself enjoying their drinks even more than the Starbucks frappees. I'll definitely be returning in the future for more of their delicious offerings.“
“I discovered Lakota Coffee about 2 years ago and I've NEVER been disappointed and NEVER looked back. This is the ONLY coffee I will drink! Ship time is super super fast and always packaged with care and sometimes a personal thank you note! I love this company and would highly recommend!!“
“We shared the polish plate sampler for two. Everything was amazing!! Wonderful sauerkraut, my favorite. Pierogis were delicious, and the strawberry shake - wow. All natural with no ice cream, just strawberry, cream, milk and sugar. Sooo good! This place did not disappoint and if we come through Columbia again, we'll be sure to stop! Thank you for your hospitality!“