A coffee lover’s guide to the Show-Me State’s best brews
STORY AND PHOTOS by Ricki Spargo
From cozy corners to small-town staples, Missouri’s rural coffee shops are brewing more than just great cups of joe — they’re serving up community. Scattered across back roads and Main Streets, these cafes offer handcrafted drinks and the kind of hospitality you only find in the heart of rural Missouri. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to work, a new gathering spot to meet friends or simply a comforting pick-me-up on your travels, there’s a local shop ready to welcome you in. With housemade syrups and yummy sweet treats, there’s sure to be something for everyone to love. So grab your favorite mug and start planning your next caffeine-fueled roadtrip. Here are 15 rural Missouri coffee spots we think are worth the drive.
Email Ricki Spargo at rspargo@ruralmissouri.coop.
Coop’s Coffee and Custard
115 Chapel Dr., Monett
Facebook: @Coop’s Coffee & Custard
www.coopscoffeeandcustard.com
Ozark Coffee Company and Roastery
614 S. Ohio Ave., Sedalia
Facebook: @Ozark Coffee Company & Roastery
www.ozarkcoffeeco.com
Pink Mornings Coffee Co.
801 E. 20th St., Suites 4 and 5, Joplin
Facebook: @Pink Mornings Coffee
www.pinkmorningscoffeeco.com
Three Story Coffee
311 Bolivar St., Jefferson City
Facebook: @Three Story Coffee
www.threestorycoffee.com
Gathering Grounds Coffee Co.
13501 Highway 52, Versailles
Facebook: @Gathering Grounds Coffee Co
Covell (Flowers, Coffee and Bakery)
227 E. Commercial St., Lebanon
Facebook: @Covell 417 (Flowers, Coffee and Bakery)
www.covell417.com
River & Rail Coffee
129 Main St., Blackwater
Facebook: @River & Rail Coffee
Villainous Grounds
26 N. Jackson St., Perryville
Facebook: @Villainous Grounds
www.villainousgrounds.com
Pretty in Pink Coffee
1459 W. South St., Ozark
Facebook: @Pretty in Pink Coffee
Missouri Coffee Co.
610 Park Lane, Chillicothe
Facebook: @Missouri Coffee Company
Koch’s General Store
2015 N. Missouri St., Macon
Facebook: @Koch’s General Store
www.kochsgeneralstore.com
Trail’s End Coffee and Cafe
101 Main St., Greenville
Facebook: @Trails End Coffee and Cafe
Foxtrot Coffee
404 Vine St., Poplar Bluff
Facebook: @Foxtrot Coffee
www.foxtrot.coffee
HeBrews XI Coffee
8364 Highway 24, Taylor
1400 Mark Twain Ave., Hannibal
1100 South Main St., Palmyra
Facebook: @HeBrews XI Coffee
Cooper’s Coffee + Eatery
11633 Saline J Highway, Nelson
Facebook: @Cooper’s Coffee + Eatery
www.cooperseatery.com