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Ernie's Cafe & Steak House

Restaurant

4.6(998 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 2 PM
Ernie's Cafe & Steak House
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About

Veteran diner for breakfast & burgers. Homey diner serving American comfort food, breakfast & sundaes in an Art Deco building since 1934.

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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Baby wipes and quiet toys
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at Ernie's Cafe & Steak House:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1005 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
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    Phone
    (573) 874-7804
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    Price Range
    $10 to $20
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    Hours
    Monday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Tuesday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Wednesday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Thursday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Friday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Saturday:6:30 AM–2 PM
    Sunday:6:30 AM–2 PM

Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating: Has outdoor seating
  • Takeout: Offers takeout
  • Dine-in: Serves dine-in
  • Delivery: No delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service: Has fast service
  • Great coffee: Serves great coffee

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol: Serves alcohol
  • Beer: Serves beer
  • Cocktails: Serves cocktails
  • Coffee: Serves coffee
  • Comfort food: Serves comfort food
  • Quick bite: Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options: Serves vegetarian dishes

Amenities

  • Bar onsite: Has bar onsite
  • Restroom: Has restroom

Crowd

  • College students: Popular with college students
  • Tourists: Popular with tourists

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • High chairs: High chairs available
  • Kids' menu: Has kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking garage: Free parking garage
  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

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