For 22 years, Rural Missouri readers have shared where they love to live, work and play throughout the Show-Me State in our Best of Rural Missouri Reader's Choice Contest. We received thousands of responses highlighting Missouri’s best places to eat and most...
Best of Rural Missouri
The Catfish Cafe
Housemade catfish and more in Buffalo. by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop The kitchen is a busy place. John Phillips has hand-breaded tenderloins and chicken strips that have to be dropped in the deep-fryer so they’re served hot and fresh. He tends to the...
Best of Rural Missouri 2024
Annual contest reveals favorites of Rural Missouri readers For more than two decades, the wonderful readers of Rural Missouri have shared what they love most about the Show-Me State. This 21st edition of the contest received thousands of responses from across the...


