Top Places For Mizzou Students to Eat in Columbia, Missouri

A list of the best places to eat in Columbia, Missouri for Mizzou students.

Luke Taylor

January 2, 2025

This is my list of the best eats in Columbia. I have been a student at Mizzou for a year and I love eating so I figured I would make a list. This list includes on-campus dining options, off-campus favorites, coffee and chill spots, and sweet treats. Enjoy!

On-Campus Dining

1. Mort's

• Mort's, in my opinion, has the best-tasting food on campus, though it’s also the most expensive. It has a variety of options, but their chicken strips reign supreme. Mort's has a really cool vibe, as well as pool tables and a vast amount of seating. It is a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy some good food. Visit Site

2. Plaza 900

• Plaza 900 is the largest dining hall on campus, offering a wide range of food. This was the first place I ate at on campus, I was impressed by the quality and variety of food available. After a while though, the food can get repetitive, but it is still a great place to eat. I recommend the deli and the mediterranean station. Visit Site

3. Rollins Dining Hall

• Rollins dining hall, offers Pizza & MO and Wings & MO. The pizza is pretty good, but the wings are the best. There are a variety of flavors and customization options available for the pizza and wings. Keep in mind, you must order online and pick up your food. Typically it's a 30 minute to an hour wait time, they have it ready a little before the predicted time I find. Make sure to be looking for the notification that you're food is ready, after an extended period of time they will throw it out. Visit Site

4. Baja Grill

• Baja Grill is located in the Student Center, it offers a variety of Mexican dishes. It is reasonably priced and the food is good, I really like the burritos. They have weird hours and always seems to be closed when I want to eat there. I recommend checking the hours before you go. Overall, it is a great place to eat on campus. Visit Site

5. Sunshine Sushi

• If you are into sushi, this is the place to go. It is located in the Student Center right behind the Baja Grill. The sushi is pre-packaged and is more expensive than the other food options on campus. The sushi is mediocre, but it is the only sushi place on campus. Visit Site

Off-Campus Favorites

6. Shakespeare’s Pizza

• Shakespeare's is a popular pizza place in Columbia known for it's delicious pizza and student vibe. I really enjoy hanging out with friends here. The vibe inside of the restaurant really is cool, it has a lot of character. Visit Site

7. Gumby's Pizza

• The pizza and wings at Gumby's is very good, I find myself going here quite often, it is pretty affordable and filling. It's a great place to watch football and hangout with friends and family. I recommend the margarita pizza and the wings. Visit Site

8. Broadway Diner

• Broadway diner is a classic diner spot with an old-school feel. The food is pretty okay, but the atmosphere is what makes it worth it. I enjoy the breakfast food and the milkshakes. If you are hungry and want filling food, this is the place to go. Visit Site

9. Seoul Taco

• Seoul Taco is a korean-mexican street food spot that is very good. They have delicious tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Seoul Taco is perfect for a quick and flavorful bite. I recommend the bulgogi steak burrito and the kimchi quesadilla. Visit Site

10. Booches Billiard Hall

• Booches is known for it's sliders which are very good, I really enjoy the food and the atmosphere. It has a old-school feel to it, with its pool tables and the bar. It is a great place to hang out with friends and family. Visit Site

Coffee and Chill Spots

11. Uprise Bakery

• Uprise bakery is located inside Ragtag Cinema, it’s the perfect spot for sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked goods. Visit Site

12. Fretboard Coffee

• A local roastery offering a quiet and welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for studying or relaxing. Visit Site

Sweet Treats

13. Andy’s Frozen Custard

• It's frozen custard what can you not like about it, they have a lot of flavors Visit Site

14. Hot Box Cookies

• These cookies are on the pricier side, but they are worth it. I always find myself craving their cookies. Visit Site

Whether you’re looking for comfort food, quick bites, or a chill coffee spot, Columbia has something for everyone. Try these places and let me know your favorites! Overall Columbia Missouri is a great place to eat, there are so a lot of options to choose from. I hope you enjoy my personalized list of the best places to eat here in Columbia, Missouri. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need more recommendations. I am always happy to help out.