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Homey diner serving American comfort food, breakfast & sundaes in an Art Deco building since 1934.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 874-7804
Website: http://www.erniescomo.com/
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Reviews
Marco Siljanovic
Very friendly staff and good food selection. This is a classic diner setting with warm portions and nice people.
The classic building outside is a nice landmark and the neon interior with black and white floors.
We ordered the #11, French toast, bacon and eggs with a side of sliced tomatoes. All of the food was prepared quickly and the quality was great!
… moreThe classic building outside is a nice landmark and the neon interior with black and white floors.
We ordered the #11, French toast, bacon and eggs with a side of sliced tomatoes. All of the food was prepared quickly and the quality was great!
Dena Kioh
Atmosphere is good here, has old times vibes. You seat yourself here. So no waiting on that..I ordered the Anderson burger and got fries as my side. Food was good as well.Chloe, not sure if that’s spelled rght lol, she was a great server. She let me try a chai latte, I was not for sure about those. They are not my cup of tea, so to speak lol. But she replaced it with a Cappuccino. I did not like that either. Usually a Cappuccino is sweet, the ones I’ve had in the past anyway. Food and service would bring me back, coffee would not.
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Was visiting Columbia, Missouri and had to reminisce on Earnie’s Cafe. Was not disappointed in the slightest. Delicious food, amazing service, available parking, and great atmosphere!
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First time visiting and I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to try Ernie’s. We went on a Sunday morning so I was worried about that wait but we got seated almost immediately. Our waiter was amazing and the food was really good. Unfortunately they had just ran out of biscuits and gravy when we got there but our waiter suggested the #1 on a bun and it was very good! Usually I don’t love going to businesses downtown, especially on a weekend when there’s an event going on, due to parking but Ernie’s is about a 3 minute walk from the parking garage on walnut. Will definitely come back.
… moreThrough Bec Specs Travel Blogger
Ernie’s Cafe & Steak House is a breakfast hotspot in Columbia, MO! This spot is so popular that you can expect a small wait on a weekend morning if you don’t get there early enough! The service is friendly and quick, which makes the wait time for a table shorter than you would expect! This spot is known for their steaks, but you have to try the biscuits & gravy or the stacked French toast! Honestly, you can’t go wrong ordering anything on the breakfast menu. If you are looking for a vintage vibe breakfast spot with spectacular entrees, visit Ernie’s Cafe & Steak House!
… moreJanice Paulsmeyer
12/19/25. It was cozy. I enjoyed seeing the pedestal seating of a vintage Cafe. The wait staff was awesome. The table had water and menus waiting for us. The food was good. The price reasonable. The portions were more than I could eat in one meal. I’d go there again for a cafe experience. The restrooms were upstairs. I did not use them.
… moreMindy “Mindy” Safriet
First time here. The service was top notch, atmosphere and vibe was nostalgia at it’s best. We had breakfast was made perfectly! We had great conversation with waitress.will definitely be back when we come back to Columbia,MO.
… moreT Ng
I over-ordered but glad I did. The food is good, eggs were nicely done, hashbrown was super crunchy, and the porkchop was not salty at all!!!
The atmosphere is very homey and the staff is very attentive, refilling my coffee constantly. As you can see the price is ridiculously affordable.
… moreThe atmosphere is very homey and the staff is very attentive, refilling my coffee constantly. As you can see the price is ridiculously affordable.
Kaylynn Colton
This was probably one of the best diner experiences I’ve had in a long time. The food was amazing, I got the sampler and my partner got the French toast and both were exactly what you want for a nice breakfast. The servers were extremely friendly and quick with taking orders. The place was a bit loud but in a way that made it feel more comfortable, and facilitated having more fun conversations with your party.
We were there shortly after it opened and there was no line, but I’ve been made aware that if you wait a bit it tends to get pretty busy, and a line normally forms.
If you’re looking for a good breakfast in Columbia and the line isn’t out the door this is the place to go!
… moreWe were there shortly after it opened and there was no line, but I’ve been made aware that if you wait a bit it tends to get pretty busy, and a line normally forms.
If you’re looking for a good breakfast in Columbia and the line isn’t out the door this is the place to go!
Noah Sussman-Marcos
Best American diner I’ve ever tried! Everything is delicious and homemade. There’s nothing negative about this place at all! Be careful since it can get pretty packed during busy hours. Also, it’s worth mentioning that once I got eggs, which were cooked in a way that I didn’t like, and I regretted it, but thanks to the kind waitress she got me new eggs cooked well with no additional charge. It really is American hospitality at its finest! 100% recommend!
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